Scruffy-Looking Nerf Herder

cersei-the-truth-bombardier:

So I have several followers who are working on applying to jobs right now, and by far the most common concern is “what even is a cover letter??”  Now, while this post is funny and accurate, it’s not super helpful if you’re looking for specifics.  So I figured I should show you mine.  Now, without further ado, allow me to provide to you:

~*~ The Cover Letter of Destiny ~*~

[Name]
[Address Line 1]
[Address Line 2, etc]
[Phone]
[email]

[Right Justified - Date]  (This is just standard business letter stuff)

To Whom it May Concern, [Or Mr/Ms. Hiring Person’s name, if you can find it.] 

I’m delighted to submit an application for the [Job you’re applying to] position at [Company/Institution/etc].  After reading the job description I’m certain I would bring a solid combination of  [Skill 1], analytical thinking [or whatever Skill 2 is], and communication skills [This is always my Skill 3] to this position.  I’m particularly attracted to this position because I believe it will utilize the skills I have gained through my industry [or research or whatever] experience, and allow me to apply those skills in new areas. 

In my role with [Company] as a [Most Relevant Position Here], I managed a project [to do some stuff - flesh out your most important/relevant job responsibilities here].  I specifically focused on [a thing that is the most explicitly relevant to the job posting.  In fact, I creatively copy/pasted some of the job posting into this sentence, that’s how relevant it is.].  I was also responsible for [A couple of things that maybe were mentioned in the job posting, or at least show increased responsibility over time].  This gave me the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of different team members [to achieve a goal]. Through these and other job duties, I have gained excellent listening skills and the ability to carry out self-directed tasks in the context of a larger team. [i’m not joking. use this phrasing it’s so great just copy it idgaf]

 In my current role as a [Current Title] with [Company], I have continued to build strong skills in project management [or whatever] as well as clear oral and written communication. [Maybe this sentence describes the types of communication (or whatever skill) you do.]   [This sentence describes briefly the less-relevant work you do].  [This sentence ties in your less-relevant job to the job you are seeking].  These experiences have prepared me well to succeed in a role as [Name of Position you’re applying to].

Thank you for taking the time to review my materials and consider my application. I am excited at the prospect of applying my skills to a [Name or category of position] with [Company], and I feel that the knowledge and skills I have gained through my experience will be a great benefit to the team. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions as I would welcome a chance to discuss this opportunity more. [After all, they want to hire you after reading this]

Regards,

 [First Name Last Name]

I hope you find this helpful in your job search!  Just remember to focus on skills you learned rather than specific experiences or titles you’ve had.  Don’t be afraid of inflating it too far, either.  There are real useful skills underlying every job task if you look hard & get creative with your phrasing. 

Feel free to send me an ask if you want any specific advice on how to spin your education/work history into the job you want, or if you want a proofreader or cheerleader or whatever.  Job hunting is a bad game designed by and for a certain type of person.  It’s dehumanizing and horrible even at the best of times, so I’m more than happy to help anyone find a way to beat the system.  <3 <3 

Admiral Jackson was the new Admiral of the First Fleet, the most high-ranking officer in the Alliance.

The news was sent across Alliance channels a week after Hackett announced his retirement.

It was inevitable, Kaidan knew. It would have been preferable to have the proven ally in Coats on their side, but in the end, ranking took precedence over Hackett’s recommendation. After all, Jackson had been an Admiral for five years compared to Coats’ four months.

Still, Kaidan felt unsettled as he made his way to Jackson’s – formerly Hackett’s – office. With Coats, a man with whom Kaidan and Shepard had fought side-by-side in the last days of the Reaper war, there had been a chance that Kaidan’s proposition would have been accepted. On the other hand, Admiral Jackson was a man who Kaidan had yet to meet, but who carried a reputation of being a stern, by-the-books sort of officer. A man who preferred words over actions, patience over impulsivity. With Jackson, there wasn’t a chance, but he’d be damned if he didn’t try anyways.

Already Kaidan felt foolish as he stood in the doorway of Jackson’s office, in parade stance with his hand raised to his forehead in salute. “Major Alenko, sir.” He flashed his salute and pulled his arm tight to his side. “Requesting a meeting.”

In a deep and booming timbre, the sort that could be either calming or menacing depending on if you were on his good side or not, Jackson said, “Come in. Close the door.”

Kaidan acquiesced, closing the door behind him and coming to stand before Jackson’s desk. It was tidy to a tee, every paper already organized, not a mote of dust in sight. Jackson himself was bent over his terminal, cap’s brim obscuring his expression. He took a moment to finish what he was typing before he closed the terminal and met Kaidan’s curious gaze with his own, dark eyes hard and unyielding.

“I know why you’re here.”

(Continued on AO3)

avaquetv2:

dalish-ish:

phemiec:

Lawful Origins
-knows everything about the DA universe
-reads all the codex entries
-actually knows things about story structure
-nerd

Neutral Origins
-romances alistair every time
-can never bring themselves to make evil choices
-loves the music
-cries a lot

Chaotic Origins
-“FINE DWARVEN CRAFTS DIRECT FROM ORZAMMAR”
-just replays all the different prologues over and over
-restarts when they get to ostagar

Lawful 2
-thinks DA2 was unfairly judged in comparison to origins
-has Strong Opinions ™ about anders
-thinkpieces and meta
-secretly bitter

Neutral 2
-really just loves all the DA2 characters
-like, REALLY loves them
-a lot
-fix-it fic and coffee shop AUs
-probably bisexual

Chaotic 2
-has only played 2
-“wtf is a darkspawn lol”
-purple dialogue options
-probably a blood mage

Lawful Inquisition
-enjoys fetch quests
-takes time to craft new weapons and armour at regular intervals
-talks to every companion between every single mission
-looks up walkthroughs and quickloads whenever a companion disapproves

Neutral Inquisition
-Inquisition was their first DA game
-avoids fandom drama
-just genuinely enjoys all the games
-the most chill

Chaotic Inquisition
-“HOLY SHIT YOU CAN JUMP”
-spends 90% of their time falling off of roofs in skyhold
-runs into dragon battles 20 levels too soon and gets destroyed
-tries to glitch on purpose

Lawful/neutral Origins, lawful 2, CHAOTIC INQUISITION FOREVER. (I basically made a comic on it and everything!)

I’m trying to be a lawful Origins (I’m still pretty new here) but I know I’m Neutral 2 and Lawful/chaotic Inquisition

saint-leona:

wonderofthedaspodcast:

We go to the harsher part of the cities, and meet the City Elf Background! We are joined by a special guest (and Patron): Leona St. Clair!

Welcome to the Wonders of Thedas Podcast, your one-stop-shop for all your Dragon Age RPG needs!

You can listen to this episode above, or…

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If you enjoy Dragon Age RPG, or just Dragon Age in general, come have a listen to the Wonders of Thedas Podcast! I was blessed to be asked to be a guest on this show. We talk lore, background, and we may or may not have formed a band (long live the Dalish Queens!).

Check it out, then go back and listen to some past episodes. They are all excellent.

I SCREAM ❤❤❤

ME TOO

NONSTOP

FOR HOURS

dr-hu0806 replied to your link “Featured Guests”

omg maybe i can go to this

PLEASE COME SAY HI

i thought adventure zone was a show?

It’s a long arc actual play DnD podcast, they do have a graphic novel that’s coming out soon but the podcast is definitely very worth listening to. It’s silly-boner-jokes in the beginning, but gets more emotional as it progresses. 

theherocomplex replied to your post “thisonelikesaliens replied to your post “thievinghippo replied to…”

Yes, if only for the mingled joy and horror the words I CAST ZONE OF TRUTH will bring to one more person!

Or the spontaneous tears anytime someone says “you’re going to be amazing”.