span style="font-style:italic;">Writing clear, direct English is particularly important in a business context. Please rewrite the following item; there are many different but correct ways of doing this.
Having had a number of years of extensive experience as the principal and only aide to the CEO of the company where I am currently employed, I have every reason to believe that the position that was advertized just last week with your company, is one that could be filled by me with complete satisfaction.
Hint: Check Chapter 9 of Barron's Business English, and avoid using the passive voice and other wordy construction!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
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Having extensive experience as the principal and the aide to the CEO of my current employer, I strongly believe that I am qualified for the position advertised last week with your company.
Ying: Some excellent changes.
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