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How to Create a Bad Impression with No Effort at All – Five!

 

Due to popular demand, here are more examples of what not to do in cover letters and basic queries!

First, as before, these are all real, having been collected over several years. Second, with one exception, these items are from native English speakers. Finally, in order to give you the real effect, we haven't corrected capitalization, spelling, punctuation, or grammar.

Things Not to Say in Cover Letters & Basic Queries
Applicant's Actual Written Statement What the Employer Might Think
Hello, I am a first year graduate, [location 1] physiotherapist researching the possibilities of working in [location 2]. I realise 2 years experience is needed, but that will be sonn be the case and i want to have the next year panned so i can make the most of working possibilities. Huh?
Would you please send me more info on Emergency job openings in [location] along with saley infomation. The positions are not on sale.
I am very interested about these positions.I have 12yrs. of experience in nursing. It is a wide varity.Please excuse the typing.Lookig forwnard to your response. Well, at least s/he asked us to excuse the typing.
ms [name], interested in a position in [location]. saw you web page on the many position needed. We don't have so many positions available that we'd hire you.
i visited your web site and i find it interesting .i am looking for a job for general practitioners or im emergency medicine. i look forward to you to reply me and help me in my search.i expect a reply very soon You can expect a reply all you want, but you won't get one.
Hi I am interseted on finding job in Vancouver as a pharmacist. I am working in CA right now and I love to move to cannada. Please tell me if there is a job available and if there is how much is the salary. Make sure you know how to spell the name of the country in which you'd like to work.
HI, I would like to know u r empoyment opptunities in different countries thank u. You'd like to know, but we won't tell you.

To avoid finding something you wrote on this list, see our helpful articles with tips about spelling, grammar, punctuation, and presentation in résumés and cover letters, e.g. Write the Right Résumé, Write an Effective Cover Letter, Common Résumé Mistakes, Proofreading Tips, Dear Cindy – A Healthcare Recruiter Driven Crazy By Jargon, Dear Cindy – Types of Résumés.

 

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