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Bidding message examples/advice?
Thread poster: bkayco
bkayco
bkayco
English to Spanish
Jul 26, 2002

Looking for advice on what to include in my bidding message.

Is this like a cover letter?

Include work history?

Short and simple letter of interest?



Thanks in advance for your replies.
 
Henry Dotterer
Henry Dotterer
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Enter a brief note relevant to the job posted Jul 26, 2002

In my opinion, the biggest mistake bidders make is citing irrelevant experience. However impressive a credential or experience might be, a job poster won\'t care unless it has something to do with the job at hand.



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Job: French, medical equipment, need TRADOS



Bad bid: Graduated with honors from London School of Economics. Published book of poetry...



Good bid: Worked as physician\'s assistant in Paris, ... See more
In my opinion, the biggest mistake bidders make is citing irrelevant experience. However impressive a credential or experience might be, a job poster won\'t care unless it has something to do with the job at hand.



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Job: French, medical equipment, need TRADOS



Bad bid: Graduated with honors from London School of Economics. Published book of poetry...



Good bid: Worked as physician\'s assistant in Paris, 8 yrs. Own TRADOS 5.5. Can do 2000 words/day on an ongoing basis. ▲ Collapse
 


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