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Rfs at 20:09, 11 May 2005

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Being that I will be concentrating on some home remodel projects, and
unable to attend the next meeting, here are some of my random thoughts
about the store intern position, for your consideration. My years have
taught me that change is a natural progression, and though I approach it
with caution, I accept it within reason. Whatever the committee may
decide, I will support any decision that is in the best interest of FG.

Previous intern postings were designed to offer job training to young
persons who lacked any previous training. We did specify in that job
description that technical knowledge was a plus, because we needed the
intern to set up a test station, and assist the coordinator in testing
all of the store items not normally tested at FG.

Today there seems to be a call for interns who possess more abilities in
the area of display layout and marketing experience.

Should we assume that only a minimal amount of technical knowledge is
required, and the intern will not be required to do any testing of parts
for sale? If so, we will have to rely on our advanced testing group to
get up to speed enough to supply the store regularly with those items we
have been testing. This would free the store workers to spend more time
on the labeling, order, display, and sales. Can advanced testing commit
to doing that? I am concerned about that ability at present. We still
do not have a consistent flow of tested motherboards, or SCSI hard
drives, and the test stations for DVD's, CD-Burners, and Zip drives are
still not built. We also need to provide a list of wants for cables and
various other items, so the testing group can cull them out for the
store. At present, they lack the core volunteers to keep up with the
demands we want to make of them. Hopefully we can improve that situation
prior to the hiring.

Most of the common interview questions would apply, including why they
want the job, what they know of FG, and tell us about yourself.

The job description should be worded to state our desire to hire for a
mere 20 hours, at pitiful pay, a person who has experience in sales, and
is capable of improving our ability to organize, display, and label
items for sale in a professional manner.

It should also include the usual traits, such as being on time,
reliable, honest, and self-motivated. Duties will still include
stocking, customer relations and sales, and should still require the
ability to lift and carry at least 40 lbs.

The hours of work are negotiable, within the framework of the schedule
and the agreements forged with the other store persons. And of course
we need to include the temporary nature of the job, as it is limited to
6 months at present. However, if we are no longer offering this
position as a training tool, HR may reconsider the duration
requirements.

If any questions for me may arise, I will be monitoring my e-mail and
respond as soon as possible.

Rick

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