I need a personal assistant. To apply for this job, I require a cover letter and resume. I prefer that you post them here, but if you desire you can PM them to me instead. Advice and examples are provided below.
A word on the Application:
Do not give any detailed personal information (e.g. names, locations, email addresses that have your name in it, etc.)
Example Cover Letter:
March 17, 2008
Forum Alias Here
public_email_address_here@gmail.com
Dear Ender,
Par. 1: Write that you would like to be my PA. Say a little about yourself here.
Par. 2: Say why you would be an ideal candidate, and why I would want to choose you from all the applicants.
Par. 3: Compliment me here.
Sincerely,
Forum Alias Here
Example Resume:
Interests here.
Hobbies here.
Music taste here.
Origins of music taste here.
Philosophy on the Nymphicus hollandicus species here.
Additional information here.
A Word on the Examples:
I would prefer that you do not strictly follow my examples. I would like to see you customize it and add your own creative touch.
Write well, and good luck!
--Ender
What will they be assisting you with?
iono.
I have received an overwhelming number of applications through email, but it seems like people are a little shy in this thread.
Quote from: Ender on March 17, 2008, 10:53:30 PM
I have received an overwhelming number of applications through email, but it seems like people are a little shy in this thread.
Please quantify overwhelming. :)
why would someone want to be your bitch?
Quote from: Trust on March 17, 2008, 10:55:41 PM
why would someone want to be your bitch?
have you
seen his hands? they're gorgeous
Quote from: Sidoh on March 17, 2008, 10:54:21 PM
Quote from: Ender on March 17, 2008, 10:53:30 PM
I have received an overwhelming number of applications through email, but it seems like people are a little shy in this thread.
Please quantify overwhelming. :)
Enough to feed 5,000.
Quote from: Trust on March 17, 2008, 10:55:41 PM
why would someone want to be your bitch?
Because you, of all people, are in dire need of redemption.
Cover Letter:
March 18, 2008
Joe
joetheodd@gmail.com
Dear Ender,
Par. 1: I would like to be your PA.
Par. 2: I am an ideal candidate.
Par. 3: You smell good.
Sincerely,
Joe
Resume:
I am interested in personally assisting.
My hobbies include assisting in personal matters, on a personal level.
Loud is good.
Newby says loud is good.
Wut iz a Nymphicus hollandicus?
I learned addition in second grade.
Congratulations, Joe, you're now my bitch.
I have changed his title accordingly.
Joe is disqualified because he gave out his real name.
Quote from: Newby on March 18, 2008, 12:24:27 PM
I have changed his title accordingly.
:D :D :D :D :D
Quote from: Trust on March 18, 2008, 12:28:17 PM
Joe is disqualified because he gave out his real name.
Totally not his real name. :P
Fuck bein a personal assistant, I'm an administrative assistant BITCH! (I'm a secretary come May :()
You're still someone's bitch. :(
I know, but at least I get paid decently well
Is Joe fired after the cow incident?
No, he's too valuable. But he did get a paycut.
You fail in many ways, but not in that one. You're still my PA.
Oh, and did I mention this was a lifetime-binding contract?
Quote from: iago on March 19, 2008, 08:35:55 AM
Is Joe fired after the cow incident?
Cow? Did he make some joke about deadly & (forehead-dot) indians?
Quote from: CrAz3D on March 20, 2008, 09:34:18 PM
Quote from: iago on March 19, 2008, 08:35:55 AM
Is Joe fired after the cow incident?
Cow? Did he make some joke about deadly & (forehead-dot) indians?
http://www.x86labs.org/forum/index.php/topic,11621.0.html
Quote from: CrAz3D on March 20, 2008, 09:34:18 PM
Quote from: iago on March 19, 2008, 08:35:55 AM
Is Joe fired after the cow incident?
Cow? Did he make some joke about deadly & (forehead-dot) indians?
Do you mean "forehead-dotted?" "Forehead-dot" is a noun.
Just trying to edify where I can.