Strange days

[morsla]

Dear diary,

Strange times are upon us. On a shopping trip last week, I tucked in a shirt for the first time in about fifteen years. I now own shoes that are neither workboots or runners. Sometime soon, I'll have to figure out how to knot a tie. At 0700 tomorrow, I'm going to a business meeting.

Having never been a part of the corporate world, I'm not entirely sure what to make of it all... I'll be reporting on some professional development seminars, as a pilot for what may become a new internship program for my course. I'm dressing up as someone respectable, as the seminars are held in Crown Casino's Garden Rooms. This is something of a shock to the system...

The seminars are given by various "field experts," and form part of a PD program in risk management and insurance. Problem is, the organisation running them has no way of preserving the content of their seminars, beyond getting copies of the speakers' powerpoint slides. With luck, they will find some value in having someone write a short feature on each topic. That's where I come in.

Business attire is funny. aeliel already failed to recognise me in the shop, so I hate to think what will happen when she finds a tie-wearing stranger walking around the house at 6am. I'll walk softly and try to avoid waking her up :)

At least I managed to keep my golden rule of shopping for clothes: everything in my wardrobe still passes the all-important "can I kick in these?" test... these pinstripes are now certified roundhouse-proof.

Comments

[jilavre.livejournal.com]

Thank god they still pass that test!

:)

[morsla.livejournal.com]

Never can tell when it'll come in handy... :)

[damien6.livejournal.com]

Useful test. Unfortunately very, very often not applicable to female clothes (but that's a long rant).

Just saw this, thought it might be very much up your alley, don't know if you've seen it. Sorry about the pasting of big chunks of text, but I got to run off...




Editor (part-time)

Applications Close: Friday, September 15, 2006
Employer/Organisation: CSIRO Publishing
Web Site: www.publish.csiro.au/ecos
Location: Collingwood - Melbourne - VIC
Salary: 46 - 69K pro rata

PART TIME EDITOR required

ECOS Magazine - Towards a sustainable future

An experienced, part-time Editor is required to assist the Managing Editor with producing ECOS, Australia’s magazine on sustainability, published by CSIRO Publishing in Melbourne. Initially a 2-day-per-week position, the role would suit someone requiring a flexible working arrangement.

The successful candidate will be a lively, natural communicator, with least five years’ demonstrable writing and editorial experience, preferably for a magazine. They should also have a keen interest in sustainability issues. Good connections to industry and business would be desirable.

The role, based in Collingwood, involves assisting with the editorial process as well as working independently at times to raise the regional profile of the magazine through proactive projects.

The position provides competitive, pro-rata pay (based on experience) and will benefit from the supportive atmosphere of CSIRO Publishing.

Position Description:

Editing and writing.
Assisting to identify and develop profile raising opportunities for ECOS.
Assisting marketing activities to promote the magazine, including in the media and at conferences and other national events.
Developing a list of relevant organisations and related contacts of importance to ECOS.
Communication with national organisations related to sustainability.

Selection Criteria:

Degree qualified, with at least 5 years’ demonstrated editorial and writing experience (preferably with science-related subjects).
Competent at high-level communication (ideally with professionals from research, industry and government organisations).
When necessary, a motivated independent worker who shows initiative.
Preferably has familiarity with the magazine publishing industry.

Salary Range: $46K - $69K pro rata
Tenure: 1 year
Applicants: Open to Australian Residents Only
Applications Close: 5pm, 15 Sept. 2006


Applications
Please email a covering letter and a CV (including referees) addressing the application criteria to ecos@csiro.au ('Editor position'as the subject).

Alternatively post to:

ECOS Magazine
CSIRO Publishing
PO Box 1139
Collingwood VIC 3066

For further information on the position please contact ecos@csiro.au, see www.publish.csiro.au/ecos



For further information on the position please contact ecos@csiro.au, see www.publish.csiro.au/ecos

[morsla.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I don't think I'll meet their "must have five years' experience editing magazines" criteria, but I had forgotten all about Ecos. I've just added their details to my publishing assignment... I'm pitching an imaginary magazine on sustainability :)