Believe It or Not: “Tip of The Door of a Saucer…”

By Angsuman Chakraborty, Gaea News Network
Thursday, August 18, 2005

“Well I am at the tip of the door of a saucer that’s taking me round giving me a chance to take a plunge in to the turbulent sky around. I am sure that plunge will land me at the doorsteps of your company, where I would like to make a mark in that stellar of software professionals who took a jump thinking the way I did.” - A Job Applicant

This ought to be included in Ripley’s Believe it or not show. Believe it!

We are hiring to fill positions in Kolkata, India office.

I was scanning the resumes when I chanced upon this gem of an introduction letter.

Dear Sir/Madam,
I refer myself as a potential IT professional, I am a person who is tactful, flexible, enthusiastic, assertive, friendly and sincere.
I have completed my 5th Sem. Master’s Degree in Computer Applications from New Horizon College of Engineering, Marthahalli Bangalore. I am searching for the suitable job so that I can use my strengths in appropriate way.
; Well I am at the tip of the door of a saucer that’s taking me round giving me a chance to take a plunge in to the turbulent sky around. I am sure that plunge will land me at the doorsteps of your company, where I would like to make a mark in that stellar of software professionals who took a jump thinking the way I did.
I hereby enclose my resume for your kind consideration.
Thank you for taking the time to read through my resume.
I am available for an interview at your convenien ce.
Thanking You,
Yours Sincerely
[Name deleted to protect the candidate]
Date: 17August, 2005
Place: Bangalore

If only I could understand what he means.

My simple request to job applicants:
Please check your introduction letter and resume with a spelling checker and grammer checker before you post your resume. Microsoft Word will do fine as a spelling and grammer checker.

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