| Topic Name: |
Cover letter |
| Message Name: |
Not bad, |
| Date Posted: |
04/28/2005 |
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Short and sweet is fine. In fact, it is preferable. I love a simple, direct cover letter.
Do you remember that elegant sentence in Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style?"
"Omit needless words." |
| Message: |
but you should be more honest. Four weeks is not nearly enough vacation time for a unique talent to unwind and return with creative juices flowing.
I'd ask for six weeks minimum!
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