Essay Contest Entry

Dan over at Ridgerock is having a super fun essay contest which I figured I'd enter. So here is my submission.

It has come to my attention that the department of Information Technology (IT) at Salisbury University (SU) is seeking individuals to assume the duties of IT interns with primary responsibility in the area of personal computer support. The duties of the position include the things Dan can do, like: configuring new personal computers; installing/re-installing both standalone and network software; and troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software problems. Dan, (unlike Scott, who cannot lift a chair) has the ability to lift 50 pounds. Interns are required to work approximately ten hours a week during semesters with the potential of working twenty-four to thirty-two hours a week during the winter and summer breaks? Fine. Dan can do that.

Dan, like the other successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral; have the capability to diagnose and troubleshoot software and hardware related issues; be able to work independently and in small groups; understand PC systems and various operating systems; and show knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, Internet Explorer, and GroupWise e-mail system. Experience with the Novell Network operating system software is another thing Dan has, and I am aware this is a "plus" for you.

If the position requires a full time SU student who has a minimum of two years left at this institution (I was under the impression that this is true), then Dan would be perfect. Dan has a minimum of a 3.00 GPA. He must and WILL provide three references and resume at the time of application.

His current hourly rate is $8.50. The successful candidates will start immediately upon award of the position; selection of the successful candidates will be based on the Dan's friggin awesome resume and initial job interview. Now excuse me, I need to send my reference to the attention of: Bill Pennewell, Associate Director, Information Technology, FH-298.