HR Qs: Vibe/Spin Ventures
Jill Singer chats with Shez L. Jackson, HR director at Vibe and Spin. I know cover letters are the bane of many of your existences, so this is my favorite part: ‘Jackson is looking for someone who has good writing skills and has used their spell-check function. ‘I’m very turned off to see someone applying for an editorial job and they have several typos, which frequently happens.’ Other turnoffs include ‘hokey letters that say, ‘I am the person you’ve been waiting for.’ No you’re not,’ she says. The best cover letters get quickly to the point, but elaborate on aspects of a resume that could use clarification. ‘If you’re in a career transition, explain why you are considering this opportunity and why you’d be a good fit,’ Jackson says. In fact, she says, even if your background and resume support your case, try to identify why you might be better pick than anybody else applying for the position. And if you are worried that you don’t have any specific music or sports magazine experience to speak of, try to convey your passion in the letter. ‘We like to promote a culture where people love what we produce,’ Jackson says.”
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