Links for the rejected:

IT Manager: Can you look to see if there are any resumes sent in by someone with the a Web Developers skill set, mostly HTML, ASP, SQL, Dreamweaver, Flash, freehand, and ADO. Janitor: *digs in the trash* Here is one. IT Manager: Excellent. Degree in Computer Information Systems, four years experience in HTML and ASP. Two years with SQL and VB Script. Look a portfolio of URLs. Impressive. Janitor: I have a nephew who has a computer at home. IT Manager: Great! We will hire him instead.

And the letter reads:

Thank you for inquiring about employment opportunities with MSNBC on the Internet. You may view current postings for positions located in Redmond, WA and on the East Coast by clicking on JOBS at http://www.msnbc.com.

R?sum? screening will be completed within the next few weeks. If your qualifications meet the needs of the positions open, we will contact you for further discussion. If you do not hear from us, be assured that your r?sum? will remain in our files for one year and that you will be considered for suitable future openings.

Again, thank you for your interest in MSNBC on the Internet and we wish you success in your current job search.

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