Work under these conditions? You must be barking!
February 7th, 2010
Here is Toq’s job application (see this post for an explanation of why a spaniel puppy applied for a editorial internship).
Toq’s covering letter
Dear Mr Mulki,
I’m writing to apply for the role of editorial assistant at Bridging and Commercial. I attach a photograph.
I have five months’ experience as general dogsbody at Iconoclast Media, a small editorial company. There, I assist with reorganisation of paperwork and destruction of obsolete records. I am also keenly involved in the company’s CSR programme – encouraging employees to take regular outdoor exercise.
My communication skills are unconventional, but effective. I live in London and I definitely have a style of my own. In fact, you won’t have seen an applicant like me. I’m ready for anything, except bathing, and I’m on the ball – provided it’s plastic and filled with treats. I’m not sure how good my writing is, because it’s hard for me to hold a pen, but I’m a keen investigator.
Supporting myself on an expenses-only basis is not a problem because I’m willing to live in a crate and eat dog food. Self-sufficiency in a small office shouldn’t be an issue either. If I get hungry, I can always raid the bins. If you’re holding food, I can guarantee reliability and punctuality. If you’re not, I’m happy to work on my own for long periods.
I’m applying for this internship because I have a voracious appetite for new technology. So I’m keen to get my teeth into the supplied laptop.
This is a dog of a ‘job’. If you’re advertising a graduate role, pay properly or expect pets to apply. And you’d be barking to expect students to do work experience at Bridging and Commercial when there are many well-known financial publications around.
Yours,
Toqey Winhocklin
And Toq’s CV
Toqey Winhocklin
Email:twinhocklin@hotmail.com
Personal profile
Bright, loyal and devoted with lots of energy. Seeking opportunities for intellectual stimulation. Teamwork and leadership.
Experience
Oct 2009 -Current
Iconoclast Media
General dogsbody
Duties: Re-organising paperwork, destroying obsolete documents, improving employee health and morale, intimate work shadowing and helping with pitches
Sep – Oct 2009
Business park and farm, Leighton Buzzard
Focused on personal growth as part of a small team. Structured development included supervised contact sports, outdoor activities, teamwork exercises, and working with children and animals. Opportunities to entertain business park clients
Aug – Sep 2009
Elle
Spent nine weeks in Elle – the perfect start to a career as a journalist. Unfortunately, was kept in the dark so had limited learning opportunities. Instead focused on personal growth
Education
Nov 2009
Scout hut, Twickenham
Six-week puppy socialisation course
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