Re: Job Availability or Lack Thereof

[Jack Couch <jgcouc@planetx.bloomu.edu>]

Michael Gris wrote:
>Steven makes a good point regarding the cost of ads.  But I
>believe his cost estimate is a bit short, it seems to me that
>the last time we advertised a position in the newsletter it was
>over $400 for a two month entry.
>
>However, that is not the main problem with the newsletter 
>approach!  The main problem is the LONG lead time of 30-60 days
>to get an appearance.  <snip>
>
>...reductions in fees are somewhat unlikely (of course, if no one
>posts a position, the income is "zero"!).
>
Exactly! Last year we posted a position in the Newsletter, and 
we received a good response. In retrospect, the cost to us (a 
University department on a modest budget) both in dollars and in
the long time delay, was just not worth it. We anticipate another opening, 
but I guarantee it won't be listed in the Newsletter for just the reasons 
discussed on this thread. We will try posting on Bruce's list and, 
of course, we'll let Radsafers know about it, too.  Jack
Bloomsburg University