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posted by [identity profile] hilarityallen.livejournal.com at 01:47pm on 24/09/2008
Well, there are some things one 'just does'. While I try not to split infinitives in formal writing, I am quite happy to end sentences with prepositions and start sentences with conjunctions. However, with the blue hair thing, and with the 'i don't use capital letters' thing, I'd expect someone to point out that some people might consider it unprofessional, and for me to take my chances *based on that information*. And that if I were applying for a job that involved lots of writing, the Not Using Capital Letters issue might be rather more important than the I Have Blue Hair issue. If I'm a receptionist for a stuffy company, then perhaps it's the other way round.
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posted by [personal profile] hooloovoo_42 at 03:40pm on 24/09/2008
And that if I were applying for a job that involved lots of writing, the Not Using Capital Letters issue might be rather more important than the I Have Blue Hair issue.

This young person wants to be an administrative apprentice. The blue hair may or may not be a turn off to potential employers, but they mostly tend to want the people sending out letters to external contacts to be able to spell and write in a way that conforms to at least some level of acceptability. The B in English exempts her from doing key skills, where she would be expected to proof read and correct her work.

I've sent her CV out unaltered. If employers want to interview her, that's their decision.
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posted by [identity profile] cartesiandaemon.livejournal.com at 02:40pm on 30/09/2008
Yeah, neither is probably ever a good strategy, there are so many reasons to look for CVs that are done the professional way without hedging. But if you were going to do flaunt your nonconformity anyway, it may be better to at least some employers to be contrary than to be lazy and contrary...

The CV from hooloovoo may have good parts elsewhere, but I was completely turned off by the bit quoted. If she'd said she refused to use capital letters unless necessary it'd be a big red flag, but at least it would be some evidence of thought, which is more than there was now...
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