Apply at Your Own Risk

People sometimes ask me how I know which job ads to bother with. These two, for example, look like they are from the same company.

The comp looks ok, and a first reaction might be to only look at that. Personally, I wouldn't work for someone who told me in advance to expect multiple revisions. If they are giving adequate instruction on what they're seeking and you're qualified to write the article, what's the problem?
Apply at your own risk.



National Magazine Seeks Healthcare Reporter for Consumer Article (Comp: $1/word) http://chicago.craigslist.org/wrg/chc/wrg/580455847.html
National consumer magazine seeks an experienced healthcare reporter to write a 2,600-word article on how to shop for healthcare. Prospective writer MUST have solid reporting experience with a newspaper and/or magazine and MUST be able to provide lengthy sample articles. The first-draft deadline is April 21. Writer should expect multiple revisions and be available for questions and/or requests for additional content. Freelance project: Writer does not need to be from the Chicago area.

National Magazine Seeks Stereo Expert for Article/Product Review (Comp: $1/word) http://chicago.craigslist.org/wrg/chc/wrg/580434815.html
National consumer magazine seeks stereo expert to write a 2,600-word article/product review on mini stereos and boomboxes. Prospective writer MUST know the latest products, trends, manufacturers, and industry. Experience with major newspapers or magazines a plus. The first-draft deadline is April 10. Writer should expect multiple revisions and be available for questions and requests for additional content. Freelance project: Writer does not need to be from the Chicago area.