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Footballguy
Below is an email I received today from a student at my alma mater:
My response was short and to the point:
My name is XXXXXXXX I’m an XXXXXXX here at XXXXXXXX. I recently transferred from Emory University in Atlanta where I played NCAA soccer and studied business for the past two years. This past summer I had the opportunity to work in private equity in Toronto and I've decided I would like to transition into investment banking. I plan on returning south of the border after I graduate so if your available, I was hoping we could chat about the process you went through here at Ivey and any advice you have as I go down a similar path. Please let me know if your available anytime this week, I look forward to hearing from you!
My response was short and to the point:
I showed both to my kids and emphasized the importance of avoiding these kinds of errors.I received your email and I must tell you that I was more than a little surprised at the grammatical errors it contained. I strongly suggest you learn the difference between "your" and "you're" or have someone proofread for you before you contact any other prospective employers. I also noticed the comma splice in your last sentence. Attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively are traits we value highly in our analysts so I am sorry to say we won't be able to pursue your interest further.