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WRITER
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READER
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| WHAT |
...do
I want to do with my life |
Why
does the writer want to work here? |
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...skills
do I want to get paid to use |
Does
the writer have the skills the work requires? |
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...level
of responsibility do I want |
Will
this person accept responsibility as required? |
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...personal
qualities are strengths |
Will
this person's character reflect well on my company |
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...values
will influence my career direction |
Will
the applicant commit to the company's mission statement |
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...working
conditions are best for me |
Will
this person want more than I can give? |
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...types
of people would I most enjoy |
Will
this person fit in well with the team? |
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...information
do I want to learn more about |
Does
the writer understand the nature of the work? |
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...motivates
me |
Is
this person self-directed, self-motivated? |
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...geographical
factors matter to me |
Does
this person have a balanced lifestyle? |
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| WHY |
...do
I want to work |
What
can the applicant do for me? |
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...am
I interested in particular companies |
Why
does this person want to work here? |
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| WHERE |
...in
the world do I want to work? |
Will
this person stick around for a few years? |
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...in
the community do I want to work? |
Will
this person stick around for a few years? |
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...among
the ten skill types do I fit? |
What
is the person's background? |
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| WHO |
...can
give me advice about my options? |
Does
the writer know about my company? |
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...should
I contact? |
Does
the writer make appropriate choices? |
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| WHEN |
...should
I approach certain companies |
Has
the writer done any research about us? |
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...do
I offer references? |
Will
do others say about this person? |
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...do
I negotiate the terms of the work? |
Does
the writer want more than I can afford? |
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