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NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES: 14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OF IT PROFESSIONALS
CVD Inc. will be sending one employee from the IT Department to this
conference, which will take place over a weekend in the spring at the Royal
Embassy Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This years' conference topic is
”Information Technology and Human Resources: Bridging the Gap”. Interested
employees should send an e-mail to Ashwin Jain at ajain@cvd.com, stating why
they believe they should be sent on the conference and how they would use
what they learned there to better the company upon their return. If a
suitable candidate is not found in the IT Department by January 15th,
employees from Human Resources (HR) with strong computer skills will be
invited to apply.
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From:
To:
Subject: Conference
Ashwin,
I am writing to notify you of my interest in attending the 14th Annual
Conference of IT Professionals. As soon as I saw the posting yesterday
afternoon, I knew that I wanted to apply.
While I realize that I have not been with CVD Inc. for as long as many others
in my department, I think my unique mix of skills and experience makes me the
ideal person to attend. For the first half of my professional career, I
worked as a Human Resources Manager for a software development firm. I am
familiar with strategic management principles, HR policy administration, and
organizational change and development trends. I frequently facilitated
workshops and training sessions and am very comfortable presenting to a
group.
When I decided five years ago to realize a dream and pursue an education in
computer programming (which had previously been just a hobby), I knew that I
wanted to work for a great company like CVD Inc. I love my job here but I do
sometimes miss the human element of HR work. That's why I think that
attending this conference would be an ideal situation for both myself and the
company. Who better to absorb and circulate the information than someone who
has had her feet in both worlds?
Thank you for considering me for this opportunity,
Louise Campineau
IT Department
CVD Inc.
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Looking
for Author
I'm in the final proposal stages for a book aimed at female European
athletes. I'm looking for an experienced author who is also an athlete.
The book is being pitched to a major publisher with a string of successful
sports-themed books. This is a very interesting project, and I need to find
someone who lives to write, is flexible, creative, energetic, and resides in
the greater London area to be able to collaborate and have meetings.
I anticipate that the project will last for approximately three months.
During this period, work will be very intense and will likely require a very
large time commitment. The primary duties would be writing, researching, and
fact-checking, but could be extended to other areas of the production process
as the project evolves.
Please reply to Josh Abrams, 20 Stroud Green Road, London N43EH with
credentials and athletic experience.
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Josh Abrams
20 Stroud Green Road
London, England
N4 3EH
Mr. Abrams,
I think that I'm the person you're looking for on this project. Why? I am an
amateur athlete, and I can write in whatever tone, style, or voice is
required.
I belong to several networking
groups of female amateur athletes - a great source for contacts - and I am
very familiar with the unique challenges that women in the sports world face.
I have also written extensively on the topics of the Olympics and particularly,
lacrosse and football. I am a rugby player and track athlete.
After graduating from high school, I decided to pursue sports more actively.
I spent two years playing semi-professional women's soccer and rugby, and
placing very well in track events and marathons. I traveled extensively in
Europe and became familiar with the rules and organizations there.
As a writer, I have published over 500 articles in national and community
newspapers. My first book, ”Running for the Finish Line,” was a Canadian best-seller.
I have edited three anthologies and contributed to several other books and
magazines. I’m also a meticulous copy editor.
”Energetic” and ”creative” don't begin to describe me - if you decide that
I'm right for your project, you'll see what I mean.
Regards,
Hayley Weeks
8905 Kitsilano Court
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada
V68 3A9.
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