Comments on: How to Answer Why You Want to Work

By: Omar

Omar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:26:20 +0000

I’ll definitely take this into consideration. Thanks James. Excellent post.

By: Michelle Kafka

Michelle Kafka — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:07:59 +0000

If I owned a company I would probably want to hear some of the above you mentioned and more.

This is my current writing job pitch I guess it’s called.

Good afternoon,

I, Michelle, am interested in the above position. The application date is April 10/09.
I am a freelance writer and blogger. You have the opportunity to work with someone who holds an administrative assistant certificate including business communications. You can have peace of mind in knowing that you could be working closely with someone who can deliver the project on time, well researched, and original. The writing project can begin ASAP.

Sincerely,

Michelle Kafka

Sometimes I’ll put in my URL’S but only if they ask for it.

By: Michelle Kafka

Michelle Kafka — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:03:29 +0000

I always had trouble answering this question when I worked/work outside the home not just for writing (although I have not encountered this question for a writing job for sometime.)I’ll share what is my objective on my what I call the “outside the home resume,”

My objective is to supply excellent quality service to the employer, to use my acquired skills, to gain valuable work experience, to share my knowledge, and to uplift and motivate. (Maybe it’s a little me focused but I wrote it awhile ago.)

Also reading the company mission statement is a big help in reading the company’s website. People are generally impressed when they know that you have taken the time to read up on the company and can answer some company questions.

And perhaps leaving out the I’s and focusing on the you’s and we’s of the company will help too.

Thanks for the examples. I’ll try them and others sometime.

By: Kathryn Lang

Kathryn Lang — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:05:31 +0000

Uncovering WHAT I’m applying for can be tough with some job posts. I like those that ask you to check out their sites before applying so I can tell if my writing interests and style will be a good fit. That way I don’t waste their time or my own.