This excerpt is from a cover letter:<\/p>\n
If you think there might be a fit. Please send me a brief overview of your project or company.\u00a0 Let me know how I could help you if there\u2019s a fit.<\/p>\n
If there\u2019s any interest or a fit on my side I\u2019ll drop you a note.<\/p>\n
Fair enough?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You know, some times you do not need an assessment.\u00a0 I am quite certain this individual has a strong sense of self.\u00a0 His overuse of “fit” is only eclipsed by his cocky closing.<\/p>\n
I’m all for confidence, but I would have serious concerns about this approach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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