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vaifan1986




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PostPosted: Thu, 27th Oct 2011 17:34    Post subject: Job application help
I applied for a job in a company that sells web advertising space. Not my dream job, but gotta pay the bills somehow.
So apparently a shitload of candidates applied, so before setting up interviews, they've asked us to send an email that explains in one sentence why they should hire us.

And I'm drawing a blank. There's no honest reason why I'd be better than someone else, so I need to come up with some bullshit/funny/cool reason why they should hire me over other candidates.

And what better place than the Hump to ask for help.
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FireMaster




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PostPosted: Thu, 27th Oct 2011 17:37    Post subject:
"/funny/cool reason" Won't help you at all.

Do you have past experience? Mention it. Show your skills.
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inz




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PostPosted: Thu, 27th Oct 2011 17:38    Post subject:
You're aware that's essentially a telemarketing job, right? B2B or not, most people will still just tell you to fuck off.
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TSR69
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PostPosted: Thu, 27th Oct 2011 17:42    Post subject:
Something witty: I like taking shit from angry customers. Very Happy
Nah can't help you, but emphasize a certain characteristic of yourself that comes in handy with the job.
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vaifan1986




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PostPosted: Thu, 27th Oct 2011 17:45    Post subject:
I worked similar jobs in the past,and I have enough experience, and I DO have a couple of lines that are good, but it's all overused and cliche.
I still have a day to figure something out, so I though I could pick the collective Hump mind. Smile

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TSR69
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PostPosted: Thu, 27th Oct 2011 17:47    Post subject:
Well that's it your experience, emphasize that.

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PostPosted: Thu, 27th Oct 2011 18:22    Post subject:
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Newty182




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PostPosted: Thu, 27th Oct 2011 21:04    Post subject:
"You should hire me, because if you don't, I know where you live."

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PostPosted: Fri, 28th Oct 2011 00:01    Post subject:
Gief job, because fuck you!

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PostPosted: Fri, 28th Oct 2011 00:47    Post subject:
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human_steel




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PostPosted: Fri, 28th Oct 2011 01:18    Post subject:
"I need this job."
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vaifan1986




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PostPosted: Sat, 29th Oct 2011 13:45    Post subject:
Heh, a bit of good news to help with the Battlefield 3 absence.
After drinking a few beers I wrote this in the email:
"If I have to, I'll sell an air conditioning unit to an Eskimo."
And it worked, they called last night and told to come monday morning for an interview. Very Happy

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TSR69
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PostPosted: Sat, 29th Oct 2011 13:52    Post subject:
Good one! Now what do you prefer, a hump think-tank or a couple of beers? Very Happy

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vaifan1986




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PostPosted: Mon, 31st Oct 2011 11:12    Post subject:
W00t, got the job!
The pay is quite good, the hours alright, coworkers are not douchebags, and best of all, the boss is a gamer!
He said that he was gonna be away on a bussiness trip starting on 11.11.11. and that he was gonna be back when the dragons are no more Laughing

A coworker and I started to laugh while everyone else looked at him like he had gone insane.

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PostPosted: Mon, 31st Oct 2011 11:17    Post subject:
It'll be all fine and dandy, untill they ask you to sell that airco to an eskimo. You're fucked then.
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PostPosted: Mon, 31st Oct 2011 11:18    Post subject:
Congrats mate! Sounds like you've got a wicked boss too Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon, 31st Oct 2011 11:40    Post subject:
Congratz ^^ I know how hard it can be to get a job in our country.

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TSR69
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PostPosted: Mon, 31st Oct 2011 12:13    Post subject:
Gratz! Smile

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human_steel




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PostPosted: Mon, 31st Oct 2011 13:09    Post subject:
Congratz! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon, 31st Oct 2011 13:39    Post subject:
Fuck Yeah like a boss.

My congratulations Vaifan Smile
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PostPosted: Mon, 31st Oct 2011 13:42    Post subject:
Well done!

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