About.com?

Well, I went ahead and applied for Arts and Crafts business guide.

I applied for a topic in another one of my areas of expertise 07, but my heart wasn't in it.

I believe the difference this time is that the topic seems custom-ordered for me. Please wish me luck!

Good luck! (Great name, by the way!)

Back at ya, N!

I checked out the site yesterday and found another topic to apply for. I just don't know if my heart will truly be in it. I've been so exhausted the last few weeks that I haven't been writing much. sigh!

Just got a message that they already have a group in training for my topic. Cr--! I was perfect. But I suppose that's what they all say...

Looks like the topic I applied to went into prep without me as well. I actually feel like this is the best thing for me right now -- I have so much on my plate that I'm not sure I could give prep my best effort right now (or launching the site, for that matter). It would have been a terrific topic, but bad timing.

Hey, are you guys flea market and yard sale nuts too? I noticed that topic when into prep. I guess I'm trying to figure out if there's a pattern such as this week they choose A-F topics and so on. My favorite topic is down the list so my fingers are still crossed. Also, I'm wondering if there's a pattern as to how often prep groups are created and if they start on a certain day. Can you tell I'm tired of checking my inbox? Anyway, I'm reading through the thread and enjoying it a ton. Thanks for all the great info.

I just applied to be the Salt Lake City guide. Who knows what will happen. It took me one heck of a long time to get a sample together as I had to switch from my HR mode for the examiner to being a guide for my city. BUT I actually had fun so and if I get accepted and make it through the prep program the pay is very nice.

So here's crossing my fingers for all of us.

Good luck to you Cassiopeia! =)

Columbus, Ohio

I know there were a couple of people here hoping that About.com was going to have a guide opening for Columbus, OH. I was doing my daily search over there for appropriate topics for myself and saw that they just added one for Columbus. Just wanted to give you all a heads up.

Chris, you are such a doll. He let me know about the Salt Lake City position before he even posted a single word on the forum. I think he's a keeper, people!


*really Chris...don't be frightened* We'll feed and water ya, daily! I promise.

Oh, I like food. Where do I sign?

You're supposed to be doing your DS application now get moving!

Christopher S. Brown said:

Oh, I like food. Where do I sign?

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You did see that About had a Culinary Travels spot open, eh?

Good morning! Columbus, Ohio has been there for quite some time. I applied for it during the first week of February. No word yet, though.

Crystal -- the previous Guide for Columbus has been gone for a while. My understanding is that they're still waiting to get more applicants for Prep.

Well, at least you're coming up on the eight week mark. You'll probably hear something soon. I applied two weeks ago and am in knots. Single-track minds can be such a curse. Oh well, maybe they'll start some groups this week and we'll have some news to report.

Good luck to everyone waiting, and I hope you're less stressed than I've managed to be.

Eric from About used to pop in here once in awhile and share some inside info. I wish their process was a bit more transparent. Not details about who they hire, but maybe more info about vacancies, etc.

I'm dreaming, right?

Yeah, I'd give anything to know the schedule for prep groups, what days they're likely to send out notifications, and if they do new groups each week. I'm just not the patient type. Okay, I'm off to find some distraction.

Any word on the most wanted topics?

I also applied just about 8 weeks ago, but haven't heard anything yet. The topic hasn't gone into prep since I applied. I sent off an application for a different topic last week (I think?), so the waiting begins again!

No, sorry. We haven't had a "Most Wanted" update in a while.

Aww, too bad. I have the feeling that in this economy, nothing is "most wanted."

Well, good luck to all who are waiting to hear back from About!

Michelle -

Just a fast question... What's the story behind:

"Hi, I'm Troy McClure. You may remember me from such medical films as 'Alice Doesn't Live Anymore' and 'Mommy, What's Wrong With That Man's Face?"

I'm just askin'! LOL

It's a Simpsons quote, if I'm not mistaken.

Now that you say that, it sounds familiar... It probably is Simpsons.