Tell Me Why - I Don't Like Mondays *****Daily Chat Mon 16th Nov*****

sallyx

He's cute squizz

Maz...like I told you, I have your phone so don't bother waiting in for it lol!
Luc - Letter looks great, im no expert in these things I am afraid

yes bea is full of it streaming nose and a hacking cough squizz. I haven't noticed anyone in her year with the cold but then she was in a full hall of snotty kids on Friday night, and some little boy had his arm around her.....so no doubt he was breathing all over her lol

redsquirrel80

Lucifa73 wrote: »

I've just drafted up a cover letter for a job application. It is a bit of a change in direction so would you lovely people mid tearing it to shreds...

Also, I have addressed it ti Ms Webster but am not sure this is right. The job spec gives her full name but no indication of whether Mrs, Miss or Ms is appropriate... or do I just put Dear Madam?

Thank you x

Dear Ms Webster,

I would like to apply for the Management Accountant position as advertised on totaljobs.com (Job Id: 45807666).

You will see from the attached CV that I have worked largely in corporate tax since graduating in 2003. I have recently come to the end of a period of maternity leave and during this time have reviewed my career choices. I have decided I would like to move into a field that allows me more direct involvement with the runnings of a business than afforded by working as a tax adviser in an accounting firm.

[STRIKE]Although I have no specific management accounting experience [/STRIKE]I have developed skills which make me an ideal candidate for the role when coupled with my enthusiasm and desire to deliver the best performance possible in any given situation. These skills include:

• analysis of data and presentation of conclusions
• reconciliation of balances
• analysis of variations
• collation of quarterly management report including calculation of KPIs
• project management
• working to stringent deadlines
• development of best practice processes

I look forward to hearing from you to arrange an interview.

I would use Ms Webster and would edit the bit above - you want to be telling them what you know/ can do, not emphasising what you don't have experience of

Lucifa73

Think I will submit it as is before I over think it... I already didn't sleep most of last night trying to compose it in my head...

redsquirrel80

sallyx wrote: »

yes bea is full of it streaming nose and a hacking cough squizz. I haven't noticed anyone in her year with the cold but then she was in a full hall of snotty kids on Friday night, and some little boy had his arm around her.....so no doubt he was breathing all over her lol

Bloody men :rolleyes::rotfl:

Lucifa73

redsquirrel80 wrote: »

I would use Ms Webster and would edit the bit above - you want to be telling them what you know/ can do, not emphasising what you don't have experience of

Thanks Squizz. I did take that bit out and now I've sent the bloody thing so time to wait and see I guess:cool:

sallyx

redsquirrel80 wrote: »

Bloody men :rolleyes::rotfl:

I know...think he was year 1 or 2 (age 5/6) and afterwards he was saying to her, I'll come and find you on Monday, ok...Bea was ignoring him and he kept repeating himself...thats my girl, treat them mean keep them keen

These boys are far too advanced for my liking!

Snaggles

Fab letter Luc, agree with the removal of the negative bit - they will see from your CV that you don't have direct experience but your covering letter more than shows that you have the necessary skills.

I have just sold my shares. Now to tackle the disaster area that is my finances.

Lucifa73

Hmmm - I'm thinking hot bath and cold beer might be in order...

redsquirrel80

Lucifa73 wrote: »

Hmmm - I'm thinking hot bath and cold beer might be in order...

Gotta be better than a cold bath and a hot beer Good luck with the job!

sallyx

Why are the finances a disaster area snags?

My savings are non existant and I feel quite vunerable about it actually. Can't think of anything else I can sell either