Crap in a hat! I need to write a personal letter. 0_o

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Crap in a hat! I need to write a personal letter. 0_o

Post by Predabot » Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:37 pm

Yes, it is time to apply for some spring-break jobs. And I have one I'm trying to apply for, in the industrial industry, and they of course require a personal letter and a CV. :o

Now, the CV is just about done, but the Personal Letter is a lot trickier.

I basically want/need to keep it really short, and cover some basics. To note is that in Sweden it is rather frowned upon to inflate ones abilities or brag overtly much when seeking a job.

I would be rather greatfull for any help or advice. :)

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Post by Brendocon » Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:41 pm

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please send me anthrax by return. My address is as above.

Yours faithfully
A. Noying ****.
Should do the trick.
Grrr. Argh.

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Post by Predabot » Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:49 pm

Brendocon wrote:Dear Sir/Madam,

Please send me sh*tloads of money and alcohole that I can sell cheaply for even more money by return. My address is as above.

Yours faithfully
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Corrected. :o

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Post by Legion » Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:52 pm

i think Brend's had a certain charm about it, i'd go for that one if i were you Preds...

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Post by Obfleur » Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:09 pm

Isn't it a little bit late to be applying for sommarjobb right now?
Nobody in Sweden can get a job. Even if you have studied all sorts of awesome stuff at the best friggin school they will turn you down.

Except for McDonalds and Burger King.
Can't believe I'm still here.

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Post by Predabot » Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:27 pm

I'm applying in the last hour, that's for sure. :o I still have some small hope tho. It's just in my nature I guess.

I have been rather insecure and hesitant about applying for anything before today, it's the same every year.

I did a few calls and actually sent an e-mail to a company within the latest hour tho. :) I'm also going to have a word with a friend of mine if there's any open jobs at the printing-house that he works at tonight.

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Post by Brendocon » Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:31 pm

Legion wrote:i think Brend's had a certain charm about it, i'd go for that one if i were you Preds...
Mine also has the benefit of being spelt right.

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Re: Crap in a hat! I need to write a personal letter. 0_o

Post by spiderfrommars » Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:35 pm

Predabot wrote:
I basically want/need to keep it really short, and cover some basics.
Introduce yourself, say why you'd like the job and why you think you're suited to it. Keep it brief but enthusiastic.

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Post by Guest » Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:34 pm

"Dear fascist bully boy, give me some more money, you bastard. May the seed of your loin be fruitful in the belly of your woman."

May need some work if you're not applying for a bank job.

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Post by Best First » Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:39 pm

'sup bitch.

I like juice and hoes, n' white s*** up my nose
i like diamonds n' gold, that's the way i roll
I like tearing it up for the hip hop nation.

So please be good enough to offer one a vocation.

Kind Regards

Preds

PS Hizzle diddle tizzle shizzle fizzle. For rizzle. izzle.
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Re: Crap in a hat! I need to write a personal letter. 0_o

Post by Predabot » Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:46 pm

spiderfrommars wrote:
Predabot wrote:
I basically want/need to keep it really short, and cover some basics.
Introduce yourself, say why you'd like the job and why you think you're suited to it. Keep it brief but enthusiastic.
Thanks for the advice Spidey. :) I think I may have been a bit too dry in the letter that I sent, but otherwise I think it was on cue. :o


PS: Could you please check your PM-inbox? I sent one that is kinda important.

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Post by Kaylee » Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:27 pm

Best First wrote:'sup bitch.

I like juice and hoes, n' white s*** up my nose
i like diamonds n' gold, that's the way i roll
I like tearing it up for the hip hop nation.

So please be good enough to offer one a vocation.

Kind Regards

Preds

PS Hizzle diddle tizzle shizzle fizzle. For rizzle. izzle.
:lol: :up:

combine this with Brend's offering I say :3

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Post by Legion » Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:36 pm

Karl Lynch wrote:
Best First wrote:'sup bitch.

I like juice and hoes, n' white s*** up my nose
i like diamonds n' gold, that's the way i roll
I like tearing it up for the hip hop nation.

So please be good enough to offer one a vocation.

Kind Regards

Preds

PS Hizzle diddle tizzle shizzle fizzle. For rizzle. izzle.
:lol: :up:

combine this with Brend's offering I say :3
and end up with something along the lines of
'sup Sir/Madam,

shizzle ma anthrax, bitch!

word.

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Post by Brendocon » Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:38 pm

Bizzle wins Post of the Day, y'all.
Grrr. Argh.

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