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Will turn www.example.com into [URL]http://www.example.com[/URL].
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Originally Posted by rogerk You sound like a women. Thanks, your a real tough guy on the board here typing away your opinions... English and spelling is taught in school. I don't think knowing how to hit spell check is too hard.
Originally Posted by btcstudenthvacr I have to type what I'm feeling and thinking. You sound like a women.
Originally Posted by btcstudenthvacr "Needed, skilled experieced leed installer. Quality is required!! If you are a motivated, neet, organized, skilled hvac installer with some layout experience. Reply to this with your resume. If you are not a self starter or a motivated person do not apply." I have to wonder about working for a person that can not spell. If you can't spell basic English how do you run a business or be competent in HVAC? I know numerous, intelligent individuals that are excellent mechanics/technicians that cannot spell very well at all. I would put them up with the best - actually if I were to start my own company I would want them working for me. I've ran into numerous individuals that own companies that are of decent size - up to twenty employees that I tell myself, "If they can do it, surely I can." However, many times there is someone in the background that you are not accounting for - wife, secretary, other. Some of the comments I've heard from the employee's are how great the company is to work for and how easy going the boss is. If I was interested I would apply for this job, and then also do some research on the company to make sure it is legit. I would rather have a down to earth boss that cannot spell, than an arrogant, perfect spelling boss any day. Also the company is the one hiring and paying for the ad - they can put it out there anyway they want. Although if I was going in for the interview I just might try to wait for the right moment to slip the spelling error in the add in - "So were you wanting LEED certification on this install position?" Oh you meant Lead Installer.
Originally Posted by jrbenny The funny thing of the internet is I can't speak to you literally. I have to type what I'm feeling and thinking. I'm not an author, I have my limits. Emoticons don't always work well either, I can't see if your serious or joking. However I do my best. Right back at you.
Originally Posted by jrbenny Because you don't know where to put the comma? Maybe, just maybe, it's implying I don't want to be an employee. Commas can be used for effect as well as punctuation.
Originally Posted by btcstudenthvacr I'm pausing for a reason. Because you don't know where to put the comma?
Originally Posted by jrbenny Punctuation error. -5. Sorry. Couldn't resist. Subject to employer employee job agreement. LOL
I'm pausing for a reason.
Originally Posted by btcstudenthvacr Is business ethic having your 7th grader post an ad for you? Explanations yes, excuses no. Spelling matters, it's an example of yourself. If your going to be a "Boss", be one. Take the time to spell a clear concise ad. I have to take the time to write a resume if, I want to be a employee. Punctuation error. -5. Sorry. Couldn't resist.
Originally Posted by timebuilder Would you bet, for example, that the ad was not placed from the hiring manager's home computer, by his seventh grader while he dictated the text from his seat on the couch? What I'm suggesting is that there are many explanations for a misspelling today. Is business ethic having your 7th grader post an ad for you? Explanations yes, excuses no. Spelling matters, it's an example of yourself. If your going to be a "Boss", be one. Take the time to spell a clear concise ad. I have to take the time to write a resume if, I want to be a employee.
Originally Posted by btcstudenthvacr Skilled trades section of a popular "list" No interns. I would bet my life on it. Would you bet, for example, that the ad was not placed from the hiring manager's home computer, by his seventh grader while he dictated the text from his seat on the couch? What I'm suggesting is that there are many explanations for a misspelling today.
Originally Posted by timebuilder I doubt if the employer typed the ad into the newspaper computer. Probably a teen aged intern. Skilled trades section of a popular "list" No interns. I would bet my life on it.
Originally Posted by btcstudenthvacr Yes the employer, and under skilled trades in a local ad. I doubt if the employer typed the ad into the newspaper computer. Probably a teen aged intern.
Twilli says JR BossModerator too?
It matters on resumes submitted to me.
Pretty much just the dumbing down of America.
Hehehe, you guys ever try to read medical doctors writing?
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