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« Reply #2200 on: May 22, 2017, 04:32:10 PM »
Possibly a position in Topeka before too long. Was hoping to be moving to KC and working in Topeka. Decisions.

what line of business?

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« Reply #2201 on: May 22, 2017, 04:32:36 PM »
any particular reason for kc?
I'm done with Topeka. Nothing for me in mhk.

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« Reply #2202 on: May 22, 2017, 04:33:14 PM »
oh man.. sdk is going to be wacky2.0.. make sure you have a fun account reserve built up sdk
Hahaha I'm single. Don't have to worry about such things. Though I already have 4 bank accounts.

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« Reply #2203 on: May 22, 2017, 04:33:52 PM »
Possibly a position in Topeka before too long. Was hoping to be moving to KC and working in Topeka. Decisions.

what line of business?
Sales. I don't want to really say more.

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« Reply #2204 on: May 22, 2017, 04:38:22 PM »
it's not prostitution is it?

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« Reply #2205 on: May 22, 2017, 05:02:19 PM »
it's not prostitution is it?
I'd rather not say...

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« Reply #2206 on: May 22, 2017, 05:43:35 PM »
it's not prostitution is it?

That falls under customer service
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« Reply #2207 on: May 22, 2017, 06:16:12 PM »
it's not prostitution is it?

That falls under customer service
True. No it is not prostitution.

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« Reply #2208 on: May 22, 2017, 08:04:33 PM »
Prostitution is both sales and ops, a real entrepreneurial endeavor.

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« Reply #2209 on: May 22, 2017, 08:08:12 PM »
I was told it's the oldest profession and that they started the first bank.

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« Reply #2210 on: May 22, 2017, 08:12:58 PM »
Big grain loan has a great potential employee.

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« Reply #2211 on: May 23, 2017, 10:35:41 AM »
Big grain loan has a great potential employee.
Huh?

Oh and I don't want to say anymore about the company because of how I started this all off on here. Anonymity and whatnot.

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« Reply #2212 on: May 23, 2017, 11:24:05 AM »
Big grain loan has a great potential employee.
Huh?

Oh and I don't want to say anymore about the company because of how I started this all off on here. Anonymity and whatnot.

I was just making a joke.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_banking

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« Reply #2213 on: May 23, 2017, 11:29:04 AM »
Ahhh apparently I was misinformed.

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« Reply #2214 on: May 24, 2017, 09:54:54 AM »
Submitted my cover letter and resume last night. I was a bit nervous as this would be my first grown up attempt. I reached out to Canary to assist. I'm glad I did, I wouldn't have come up with such a fantastic cover letter.

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My name is SdK, and I am writing this letter in pursuit of a ----------- position with your company.  I have work experience in many areas, and am now pursuing work in the sales industry.  I am at a position in life where I am ready to settle into a career in which I am able to contribute my skills and abilities, while looking forward to advancement along the way.


I began working at age fifteen. I have experience in food service, sales, construction, and warehouse. While these are all very different industries, many of the personal skills required are similar. I am hard-working and pay close attention to detail. I make sure that my work reflects the expectations of my supervisor and the company.  I have met work completion quotas, and have always been able to, at the very least, keep up with my coworkers. I am not afraid to do my share, and I do it diligently. I am always motivated to work well, make my mark, and meet expectations


I am a person who knows myself well; the limitations and the gifts that I possess. I want to be a part of an organization where my skills will be put to use, I will be challenged to improve myself, and my contributions will be necessary and appreciated.  I am an honest person, with myself and others. I expect a lot of myself, and can be my own biggest critic. I do, however, seek out feedback on my performance in an effort to improve.  That being said, I believe I can bring some very positive characteristics to the organization.  I am very accepting of others, their personalities and their situations. I work to find common ground with them, and fully engage in the conversation and discussion.  I am intelligent, outgoing, and respectful.  I have always been able to work well with the others on the job team, and I can follow or lead, depending on what is necessary.


I appreciate any consideration you would make towards my application. If I can give any further information or provide a reference for you please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you.

Given that I don't have much experience in the field, I think it works. If anyone has any advice on its content and advice moving forward, id love to get feedback. I've already submitted that one, but I feel I'll probably have to do another one later in life. Also will probably want resume help next time as well.

I mainly made this post because I am thankful for the wording and phrasing that Canary helped me create.

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« Reply #2215 on: May 24, 2017, 09:59:06 AM »
I emailed my friend to let them know I had submitted for the jobs we had spoken about on Monday. They are the regional manager for the company, I'm hoping they will have some HR pull. This was their reply.

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Thank you so much. I really appreciated meeting with you the other day.  I will let HR know you have applied.  I hope it works out as I think you would have a bright future with us.

Fingers crossed!

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« Reply #2216 on: May 24, 2017, 10:07:00 AM »
Nice.

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« Reply #2217 on: May 24, 2017, 08:05:57 PM »
There are a number of changes I would make. At the very least, you need to clean up your grammar. In terms of content, you've said a lot of good, but generic, things about yourself. It would be better to take the further step of making the connection between those general traits and how those traits will benefit the company w/r/t the specific role you're applying for.

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« Reply #2218 on: May 24, 2017, 08:16:00 PM »
For which you're applying.

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« Reply #2219 on: May 24, 2017, 08:18:50 PM »
For which you're applying.

And I suppose you think it's not "proper grammar" to begin a sentence with a conjunction?  :ROFL:

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« Reply #2220 on: May 24, 2017, 08:20:58 PM »
Thanks for the advice. What specifically is wrong with the grammar?

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« Reply #2221 on: May 24, 2017, 08:24:53 PM »
Thanks for the advice. What specifically is wrong with the grammar?

Comma usage. Some shouldn't be there; some should be added. Also, the semicolon is used incorrectly (unlike the previous sentence). And you were inconsistent with your use of the Oxford Comma--either use it, or don't.

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« Reply #2222 on: May 24, 2017, 08:49:30 PM »
Fair enough

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« Reply #2223 on: May 24, 2017, 08:49:44 PM »
Wgaf about an Oxford comma

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« Reply #2224 on: May 24, 2017, 08:57:42 PM »
Not me, but I asked for advice and now have to listen to it.