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I'd far rather read about job opportunities, exciting or otherwise, than about people questioning the use of an adjective in an advert which is, after all, designed to sell the appeal of something to somebody. However, perhaps other adjectives could be used in its stead? Ben. Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:43:12 +0100 From: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] Over-excitement To: [log in to unmask] Just to be absolutely clear, the recent job advert posted on psci-com from Graphic Science does not contain the phrase "exciting opportunity". Those of you who know us will be aware that we are in a constant state of excitation, and the phrase is therefore, unnecessary. Graphic Science is the STEMNET contract holder for the Bristol, Bath and Somerset and the Gloucestershire regions. Through these contracts we manage the STEM Ambassadors Programme and provide a STEM Advisory Service to schools. We are currently recruiting a STEM Manager for our Gloucestershire contract. STEM Manager - Gloucestershire Salary:£24-£27k pa, depending on experience Based at: Graphic Science Ltd, The Sheilings Barn, Felton Common, North Somerset, BS40 9YP but some working from home will be expected due to the nature of the contract Length of post: Fixed term for 3 years, full time Job purpose: To manage the STEM Ambassadors Programme and provide a STEM Advisory Network for secondary schools in Gloucestershire. More information about the role (including a job description and person specification) can be found at http://www.graphicscience.co.uk/stem/stem_jobs.htm How to apply: To apply, send your CV, along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, to Ben Johnson: [log in to unmask] The deadline for applications is Midday on 10th August 2012 Candidates should be available to attend an interview at the Graphic Science offices near Bristol on 15th August 2012 If you would like to know more, contact Claire Dimond for an informal discussion on: 01275 474948. Ben Johnson Graphic Science Part of The Training Group - Supporting public engagement in the research community ( +44 (0) 1275 47 44 44 È +44 (0) 7521 690 724 › [log in to unmask] : www.graphicscience.co.uk Disclaimer: The author of this email never meant a word of it. do you really need to print this email? From: psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Francis Sedgemore Sent: 24 July 2012 12:24 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [PSCI-COM] Over-excitement In much the same way that general contributions to PSI-COM are routinely prefixed with the magic mantra "Apologies for cross-posting", job notices posted here inevitably include reference to an "exciting opportunity". This practice may be ubiquitous to HR-dom, but I still question its use here. Is the routine inclusion in job adverts of the term "exciting opportunity" necessary or appropriate, a legitimate use of language, or an unthinking abuse of same? And exciting for whom, exactly? If for the successful applicant, that fact will surely emerge in the longer term, and not before they have put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard. A Google search with the string "exciting opportunity" returns 16,200,000 hits. Francis -- Dr Francis Sedgemore journalist and science writer http://www.sedgemore.com ********************************************************************** Further information about the psci-com discussion list, including list archive, can be found at the list web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/psci-com.html You may also change your settings and subscribe/unsubscribe to psci-com from the web site. Psci-com is part of the National Academic Mailing List Service, known as 'JISCMail'. It adheres to the JISCMail Acceptable Use Policy: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/acceptableuse.html and to the JISCMail guidelines for etiquette: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/etiquette.html Email commands: 1. 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