Team: What’s the HAPS? Hannah, Andriy, Polina, Siarra

Hi Polina,

I read in your application letter that you ‘effectively present and communicate information in a well-structured, straightforward way’ and I’ll admit, my writing style is much more exaggerated, persuasive, out-of-the-box and creatively inspired. It sounds like we both have an eye for detail, but in different, yet complementary ways.  I have to say, I really connected with your letter and I think we would be great team members! I am now looking for a team member that is knowledgeable and quite comfortable with technology; for example, building websites,  formatting online projects, etc. I look forward to hearing from you and wish you luck in your search as well!

Sincerely, 

Siarra Sens.

Dear Siarra,

If you are still looking for people to join your team, then I would be glad to accept the invitation. I have recently also received an email from Andrew who, I believe, is part of the team already, so I have just sent him a similar email, where I let him know that I would like to join you as well.

I have also reviewed your blog and your application letter, and I believe that it would be great to work together with someone who has so much experience with writing. I think that our writing styles could really complement each other, since, as you said, I am more straight-forward and logical, while you seem to be able to express yourself creatively very well. Hopefully, I can join your team, so we can benefit from each other by learning and working together.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Polina.

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Hi Andriy,

Dear Siarra Sens,

I am pleasantly surprised to receive the invitation to join your
writing team. Having reviewed your application letter, I am impressed
by your level of writing expertise and the playful formalism with
which you approached the task of composing the letter. Rest assured
that my pragmatism and natural inclination for utility of
communication will complement your eloquent writing style. I am glad
you agree that strong work ethics is of utmost importance when
choosing team members, and your early initiative to solicit team
members is a live proof that you stand behind your words.

I noticed that you extended the invitation to join your team to only
one other student (Polina), I believe that we are supposed to have a
team of four. As my original plan was to invite someone from my
program (second degree in computer science), English 301 is a popular
way to satisfy upper level communication requirement, I hope you do
not mind if I extend the invitation to someone from my short list, and
see whether they accept.

Once again, thank you for taking the first step.

Andriy.

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Hi Hannah,

I’ve gone through just about everyone’s applications and yours definitely stood out–professional, with character. I have emailed others based on their technical, computer-savvy skills and another’s analytical “clear and concise” writing preference–in other words, boring, straight forward, but safe and organized thinking. I find myself more of an out-of-the-box inspired writer with a passion for leaving the reader moved in some way or another. I am also striving to maintain a high grade point average as I am unsure if I will pursue a master’s one of these days. I’d like to say more though I’ll leave it at that as I’m in desperate need of some sleep.

I hope to hear from you, I really do.

Siarra.

Ps. Bubbbies pickles. Tell me you’ve tried them?

 

Hey! Sorry I saw you email last night, but I have a four month old so I don’t get much free time to respond to emails during the day!!