Quick, post SOMETHING!
Goshdarnit, me! Let's put away the excuses and realize that you've kind of procasti-busied your way until the last minute again! (We really need to stop that habit.) But I realize that I actually did work on writing the entire day-mostly cover letters and fixing up my resume. Did I mention I'm looking for work? XD Ahem.
Well here's one of the emails I sent to a job application, as an example and proof:
Thank you so much for this opportunity as well as your time and consideration.
As a complete novice, want-to-be copywriter, I will have to admit that my work experience is zero. My self-confessed flair for writing is probably as well-evidenced as the rest of the internet’s attempts at “writing”. I don’t know how to sell with words, I’m not even sure what it means to write copy that’s targeted at a market (although I’ve been reading some very thick books to learn how). Worse still, my compooter skills are lacking. I cannot HTML, I cannot photoshop. My DSLR photography ends at the word DSLR which I don’t even know the meaning of. Compared to people who have been blogging for a living, my abilities are pitiably mediocre.
But I still want to give it a go.
The “specific” type of copywriter that I would strive to become would be someone more on the creative side. Instead of daily content creation which I have been asked to do by others, I would love a job that would allow improvisation and change. Less product description, more selling a dream. And I am fully cognizant of how writing is much more than just writing a fantasy/sci-fi storybook and publishing. I love copywriting because it allows me to wave my mad writing skillz at people while convincing them to act on it. I don’t just tell a story and be done. I tell a story and people do something about it which benefits whatever cause I’m trying to champion. (Even if it’s to buy a particular brand of absolutely pointless hair-nose tweezers.)
Again, thank you so much for taking the time to read my resume and cover letter and I hope to hear from you again.
Well here's one of the emails I sent to a job application, as an example and proof:
Thank you so much for this opportunity as well as your time and consideration.
As a complete novice, want-to-be copywriter, I will have to admit that my work experience is zero. My self-confessed flair for writing is probably as well-evidenced as the rest of the internet’s attempts at “writing”. I don’t know how to sell with words, I’m not even sure what it means to write copy that’s targeted at a market (although I’ve been reading some very thick books to learn how). Worse still, my compooter skills are lacking. I cannot HTML, I cannot photoshop. My DSLR photography ends at the word DSLR which I don’t even know the meaning of. Compared to people who have been blogging for a living, my abilities are pitiably mediocre.
But I still want to give it a go.
The “specific” type of copywriter that I would strive to become would be someone more on the creative side. Instead of daily content creation which I have been asked to do by others, I would love a job that would allow improvisation and change. Less product description, more selling a dream. And I am fully cognizant of how writing is much more than just writing a fantasy/sci-fi storybook and publishing. I love copywriting because it allows me to wave my mad writing skillz at people while convincing them to act on it. I don’t just tell a story and be done. I tell a story and people do something about it which benefits whatever cause I’m trying to champion. (Even if it’s to buy a particular brand of absolutely pointless hair-nose tweezers.)
Again, thank you so much for taking the time to read my resume and cover letter and I hope to hear from you again.
Names were removed for confidentiality as well as company and other details
I don't know how legit it sounds, but I did research on the company and it's more funky and creative than the formal MNCs where you write in with a eulogy-like tone. That's why I loosened the reins a little! Hopefully it was received well, as I am quite keen on the company, but if not, it'll be back to the writing board again! (I realize that this can be considered polishing copywriting skills as well, so it's a good thing...somewhat.)
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