Cheeky Job-seeker.
Several days ago I was in a sarcastic mood, and I applied to a full time temp Admin. Asst position for a consulting firm in Midtown. They called me today for an interview. I'm going to start writing more cover letters like this. Enjoy:
Dear Sir/Madam:
Hello! My name is Kimberly and I've been working with computers since before they took the training wheels off my bicycle. Beyond technologically "comfortable", I'm technologically innate and have resuscitated many a dying computer from pestilence such as viruses or simple human error (deleting a necessary .dll file? we've all done it...). I'm a troubleshooter, I think on my toes and am absolutely trainable in all things tech-related. Just please don't try to teach me how to cook. For my current position, which expires this Friday, I've composed bountiful "How-To" manuals on using programs or fixing tech problems. I'm also a polished Administrative Assistant with 4 years of experience faxing, word processing, answering phones etc. I'm "phone-friendly" in that I am civilized and articulate, and I function extremely well under pressure. September and October are ideal for me and, based on your job posting on Craigslist, I am ideal for you. Attached is my CV for your review. Please contact me there is any further information you require.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Kimberly A. Elia
posted by Lola on the run. @ 8/18/2006 11:13:00 PM
2 Comments:
J'ai oublie dire que vous etes tres drole et intelligent, aussi! Ca, c'est important.
I was the first (and hence the one who choses or discards an applicant) to read that letter. My first impression was - Either you're an overconfident smartass, or you're well-balanced with a sense of humor. Talking to you for a couple of minutes was determining for us. You were respectful, sharp and friendly. Howe could I not recommend you? ;-)
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