Successful and Talented Guys, Inc. ("STG") has an immediate need for a Girlfriend for its President/CEO. The CEO is founder and Chairman of a leveraged buyout ("LBO") firm that acquires companies with purchase prices of $10 million to $100 million. Before becoming professionally involved with mergers and acquisitions, he studied international relations (specifically, defense policy and arms control) at Harvard University and had a research fellowship at Harvard Business School. He also has a background in computer science and information systems, having been a senior software engineer at a major computer company. The CEO's business interests include corporate strategy, competitive analysis, business process reengineering, project and team management, knowledge management, and commercial applications of the Internet. His other interests include classical music, the performing arts, microeconomics, political economy and law. Previous Girlfriends describe the CEO as brilliant, or as one said, "scary smart."

Type of Position — This is a romantic position, not a Platonic position. Although the CEO wants his Girlfriend to become his best friend, STG has zero interest in a "friends first" type of relationship. (The CEO believes they should be outlawed.)

Status of Position — Ordinarily employees hired by STG report to the CEO; he is their boss. For this position we are making an exception. The CEO is looking for an equal partner, someone he completely respects and who is not subordinate in any way. At the same time, the CEO does not expect to have the Girlfriend as his boss. The CEO is not looking for a "trophy" Girlfriend.

Duties — The Girlfriend's duties include attending dinners, movies, cultural events and parties with the CEO. Regular cuddling with and kissing the CEO are essential parts of the job.

Education — Most of the women who have previously held this position have held graduate degrees, but this is not essential. The CEO is attracted to women with exceptional intelligence and who have a wide range of intellectual interests. Extraordinary artistic creativity is also highly treasured.

Gender — Applicants must be female; no males will be considered for this position. Please note that STG does not abide by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Transgendered Individuals — Not only must applicants be female, but they must have been born female. STG will not consider individuals who used to be male and have had a sex change.

Health — Applicants should be in good health and free of serious physical, mental and emotional handicaps. Emotional stability is essential — any emotional baggage must be carry on, rather than dozen of suitcases. If you're nuts, this is the wrong position for you, irrespective of whatever medications you are taking. STG regularly flouts the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Physical Attributes — The CEO prefers women whose weight is proportional to their height. Slightly thin or a few pounds overweight is OK, really thin or more than a little bit overweight is not. The CEO is only attracted to women with curves, and he has a preference for women who are buxom. Height and hair and eye color do not matter.

Positive Outlook — Applicants should be outgoing, positive, optimistic (sees the glass as half full, not half empty), not moody, and energetic. A sense of humor is essential for this position. The CEO prefers Girlfriends who laugh and smile a lot and who do not take themselves too seriously.

Manners — Manners and kindness to strangers are extremely important to STG, and we have no interest in applicants who are flaky or are space cadets. If an applicant is not good at returning telephone calls or e-mails, if she regularly shows up late, if she can't get her act together to treat others courteously and with respect, she would be a better fit for STG's competitors.

Follow Through — If the CEO is interested in you, he will pursue you — dates, phone calls, e-mails, flowers and candy. STG requires that prospective Girlfriends be able to "step up to the plate" — i.e., if you're interested in the CEO, you must be able to invest time and energy into the relationship, return telephone calls quickly, and respond to e-mails.

Time to Devote to the Job — STG is only interested in applicants who have the necessary time and energy to devote to this exciting position. Applicants who are constantly busy or who have other responsibilities that preclude investing a lot of time and energy for a potential long-term relationship should not apply. If there is mutual interest, STG is interested in applicants who would like to date twice a week or more, plus sleepovers.

Career Success — STG does respond favorably to applicants who have enjoyed successful professional careers in their "day job." On the other hand, STG is not looking for women who are so career minded that they don't have the time and energy to pursue a serious relationship. Applicants who have enjoyed extraordinary professional success should be at a point in their lives where they realize there is more to life than that. Candidates who put their career ahead of finding love should consider other companies.

Travel — After an initial probationary period, some travel will be required as part of this job — day trips, weekend trips, and longer trips abroad. Although STG recognizes that applicants will have a "day job" in order to earn a living, STG is not interested in applicants whose career requires them to travel on a frequent basis, as STG's experience has been that it is difficult for a relationship to develop momentum when the applicant is regularly in another city. In particular, women who are consultants should expect some initial questioning about whether their travel schedule would permit the kind of relationship the CEO is looking for.

Romantic — The CEO is highly romantic and affectionate and it's essential that applicants are the same. If you don't love to cuddle for hours with your Boyfriend, this is the wrong position for you. Applicants should be comfortable with tasteful public displays of affection, as STG has no interest in cold fishes.

Feminine Characteristics — The CEO is attracted to highly feminine women who are total girly girl. Candidates who ask "What do you mean by feminine?" are often inappropriate for STG, as successful applicants usually have strong opinions about what is feminine.

Dress Code — Although STG does not have a formal dress code, we prefer girlfriends with a sense of style who enjoy dressing in skirts and dresses. STG expects applicants to dress appropriately and femininely for interviews.

Social Activities — In addition to purchasing companies, the CEO runs a social group that has become the most successful "high end" social organization in Boston. Each month he gives one large cocktail party at the Ritz-Carlton or the Harvard Club, with 250 to 500 people attending. He also gives two or three two smaller cocktail parites each month, with 25 to 100 people attending. In addition, gives one or two dinner parties a month, as well as hosting numerous other events. (It's a rough life.) A prospective Girlfriend must enjoy socializing and have the social poise to meet and interact with lots of different people.

Commuting Required — The CEO resides and works in Waltham. In order to minimize commuting time, STG prefers applicants who reside no more than 30 minutes from Waltham. The CEO is not looking for long distance relationships; an exception might be made for those who live elsewhere and are totally mobile and could easily relocate.

Personal Organization — We prefer applicants who have basic organizational skills. If you are unable to show up on time, or to return telephone calls promptly, that would be a problem. The CEO has no interest in dating (or even knowing) flakes or space cadets.

Professional Experience — Previous track record as a successful Girlfriend is required. If a girl lacks prior experience as a successful Girlfriend, STG prefers that she obtain her basic training elsewhere, as STG does not have the resources to provide on-the-job training. STG has no interest in applicants who do not understand men, who are naive about dating, who have bizarre ideas about relationships, or who are looking for a "friends first" relationship.

Children — STG prefers applicants who either (i) do not have children or (ii) do not have children living at home. In unusual cases, STG will consider applicants with children if they can demonstrate that such kids will not seriously impact the applicant's performance as a Girlfriend. The CEO has dated women with children and has become tired of "I can't find a babysitter," "I have take Johnny to the play rather than go to dinner with you" talks. If the CEO is interested in you, he will make you the most important person in his life, and he expects the same. Those who have children living at home should expect detailed questioning very early in the process about how much time an applicant could devote to a relationship. STG proudly violates the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Animals — The CEO has a dog, Cassie. Part of the Girlfriend's job is to pet her when she requests. Accordingly, it's essential that prospective Girlfriends love dogs and cats and not be allergic to them.

Smoking — STG has a strict non-smoking policy. Applicants who smoke (even just occasionally) will not be considered. Those who have quit should have not smoked for at least one year.

Sexual Preference — STG does discriminate based on an applicant's sexual preference. If a woman is not attracted to men, she will not be considered for this position. Unlike the U.S. military, we do not have a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Sexual Harassment Policy — STG does not have an anti-sexual harassment policy. If the CEO is attracted to an applicant, he will try to kiss her early in the interview process.

Computer Skills — The CEO is a "guru" in computers. Outstanding computer skills are not required of applicants.

Salary — There is no salary for this position but there is an excellent benefits package, payable in kind rather than in monetary payments.

Hours — This is a part-time position. Assuming there is mutual interest, the CEO would fairly quickly propose dating twice a week with a suitable applicant. After the initial probationary period, the work hours will be increased to include more dates and sleepovers, followed by living together. In addition, day and weekend trips are an essential part of the job.

Career Ladder — STG offers an excellent career path for the appropriate candidate, as a Girlfriend who successfully demonstrates she is the CEO's soul mate will be promoted to fiancée and then to Wife. Please note that the fiancée position is expected to be temporary and to lead to promotion to Wife within a reasonable time frame. STG has a strict "promote from within" policy and therefore STG is unable to consider applicants who want to become the CEO's Wife immediately.

Unemployed Applicants — STG will only consider applicants who currently have no Boyfriends. STG is not interested in Girlfriends who have a boyfriend and are looking to upgrade. In addition, prospective Girlfriends should have been unemployed sufficiently long to be over their ex.

Application Deadline — Since the Girlfriend position is not currently filled, our need is immediate. Early applications are encouraged.

Application Process — Ordinarily STG's Human Resources department screens all resumes. Due to our desire of filling this position quickly, applicants should bypass the Human Resources department and send an e-mail directly to the CEO.

Materials to Include — Applications should include their telephone number, as the CEO has no interest in new e-mail buddies. If the CEO likes your application, he will telephone you rather than sending you an e-mail. Applicants must include one or more photos, ideally including a full body shot. The CEO will respond with a photo for those who so request.

Serious Applicants Only — STG is only interested in applicants who are looking for a serious, committed, deeply intimate relationship. Those who are not over their ex, who don't know what they want in a guy, who don't have the time to devote to pursuing a relationship, who want to date several men at the same time, or who are not looking for a serious relationship should not apply for this position.

Resumes — Resumes are not required as part of the application process.

References — References from previous Boyfriends are not required. References from the CEO's previous Girlfriends will not be provided.

Writing Samples — Writing samples are not required. Literacy is a requirement, however. Applicants who write unusually clever opening e-mails will be given special preference, as long as the applicant understands that the CEO is not interested in having e-mail exchanges; instead, he will propose a phone call.

Other Interviews — STG is not interested in applicants who seek to interview with numerous companies at once. If an applicant appears to be exceptionally well qualified and to have long-term potential, and if she is seriously interested in the CEO, STG will quickly terminate the interview process with other applicants.

Interview Process — The CEO will conduct a telephone interview after receiving your e-mail. In-person interviews will be conducted at a restaurant of the applicant's choosing. Successful applicants will be invited to a second interview, perhaps consisting of a day trip.

Application Process — If you're applying for the position, please send as many photographs as you have available (including a full body shot) and your phone numbers. The CEO is not interested in obtaining new e-mail buddies, and thus talking on the phone is important. The CEO can be reached at jmitchell@kensingtonllc.com. If you have a profile on an Internet dating site, please include your screen name so the CEO can read your profile before he calls you.