Apprentice required

[Lesley]

Hi

We are looking for an apprentice to join our team at The Brand Warehouse.

They should have 5 GSE's at C or above.
Good communication skills and computer literate.
Smart in appearance.

A hand written letter and CV should be sent to

Lesley Walker
The Brand Warehouse
White Lion Street
Stafford
ST17 4BW

Thank you Forum members





Admin edit: Thread title amended at poster's request.

 

[Goldilox]

...A hand written lertter and CV...

Why does it have to be hand written? Surely in this day and age scruffy handwriting is hardly a handicap, particularly in a retail position.

 

[Lesley]

...A hand written lertter and CV...

Why does it have to be hand written? Surely in this day and age scruffy handwriting is hardly a handicap, particularly in a retail position.

Thank you for your question Golidilox

Call me old fashioned but I like to see that some one has taken time and effort when applying for a job and I am interested to know what your objection to a hand written letter is?

Just to clarify it is only the letter of introduction which should be hand written, not the CV.

This is not a retail position and I apologise for not giving more information so here goes:

They will be learning all about producing branded clothing, print, signs and promotional gifts. Eventualy this will lead to direct contact with clients. Along side this they will be taught the skills of good customer service.

This is a great opportunity for the right person to begin a carreer in the world of branding and promotion.

I hope this makes things a little clearer and I will be happy to answer any other questions.

 

[Gramaisc]

...A hand written lertter ...

Why does it have to be hand written?

To see if you have an on-board spell-checker?.

 

[Lesley]

...A hand written lertter ...

Why does it have to be hand written?

To see if you have an on-board spell-checker?.

yes well spotted Gramaisc, I would never make a secretary...

 

[gdavies]

i like how G has had to spot that one after the job was listed, helps provide people with a better idea of what is wanted in place.

 

[Goldilox]

I am interested to know what your objection to a hand written letter is?

I was just curious really, I'm too old to apply for anything described as an apprenticeship these days.

I don't feel as though my terrible joined-up necessarily does justice to my underlying intelligence, and my habit of writing in capitals to ensure legibility would probably just make me look a little bit crazy if I used it for a formal letter of application...

I didn't mean to cause any offence by calling you a retailer either!

 

[Lesley]

I am interested to know what your objection to a hand written letter is?

I was just curious really, I'm too old to apply for anything described as an apprenticeship these days.

I don't feel as though my terrible joined-up necessarily does justice to my underlying intelligence, and my habit of writing in capitals to ensure legibility would probably just make me look a little bit crazy if I used it for a formal letter of application...

I didn't mean to cause any offence by calling you a retailer either!

No offence taken as I have a reatail business as well

You have a good point and I would not just dismiss some one over their handwriting but if it was written on dog eared paper (which I have had) Paper with a coffee stain on it (which I have had) lined A4 torn out of a note pad (which I have had) and the list goes on then that is what I would make my judgement on.

 

[Gramaisc]

You have a good point and I would not just dismiss some one over their handwriting but if it was written on dog eared paper (which I have had) Paper with a coffee stain on it (which I have had) lined A4 torn out of a note pad (which I have had) and the list goes on then that is what I would make my judgement on.

It seems reasonable to me that a hand-written letter should form part of the decision-making process when selecting a person for a position that requires at least an element of manual dexterity, literacy and, even, some artistic ability. My point above about the on-board spell-checker wasn't entirely jokey - it would not be funny to have printed a run of misspelled t-shirts...

 

[Lesley]

You have a good point and I would not just dismiss some one over their handwriting but if it was written on dog eared paper (which I have had) Paper with a coffee stain on it (which I have had) lined A4 torn out of a note pad (which I have had) and the list goes on then that is what I would make my judgement on.

It seems reasonable to me that a hand-written letter should form part of the decision-making process when selecting a person for a position that requires at least an element of manual dexterity, literacy and, even, some artistic ability. My point above about the on-board spell-checker wasn't entirely jokey - it would not be funny to have printed a run of misspelled t-shirts...

Well that is what proofs are for

 

[Gramaisc]

You have a good point and I would not just dismiss some one over their handwriting but if it was written on dog eared paper (which I have had) Paper with a coffee stain on it (which I have had) lined A4 torn out of a note pad (which I have had) and the list goes on then that is what I would make my judgement on.

It seems reasonable to me that a hand-written letter should form part of the decision-making process when selecting a person for a position that requires at least an element of manual dexterity, literacy and, even, some artistic ability. My point above about the on-board spell-checker wasn't entirely jokey - it would not be funny to have printed a run of misspelled t-shirts...

Well that is what proofs are for

Do you do knife-proof t-shirts?.

 

[Lesley]

Very specialised product. This is something we would look into if the quantity was there and I would have to enquire as to how it could be branded..is this something you are looking for?

 

[Jonah]

You have a good point and I would not just dismiss some one over their handwriting but if it was written on dog eared paper (which I have had) Paper with a coffee stain on it (which I have had) lined A4 torn out of a note pad (which I have had) and the list goes on then that is what I would make my judgement on.

It seems reasonable to me that a hand-written letter should form part of the decision-making process when selecting a person for a position that requires at least an element of manual dexterity, literacy and, even, some artistic ability. My point above about the on-board spell-checker wasn't entirely jokey - it would not be funny to have printed a run of misspelled t-shirts...

Well that is what proofs are for

I've known client to still demand reprints even after numerous proofs...

 

[Gramaisc]

Very specialised product. This is something we would look into if the quantity was there and I would have to enquire as to how it could be branded..is this something you are looking for?

No, not really - it just came up when I looked for a t-shirt with 'proof' spelled wrongly...

 

[Withnail]

 

[tekkers]

How many days/hours per week? and are these fixed or flexible?

 

[Mikinton]

http://image.spreadshirt.net/image-...0/height/280/ashley-giles-king-of-spain-0.png

LOL - you beat me to it. I spent 5 minutes this morning looking for an image of the original mug before deciding I'd better get on with some work.

 

[Lesley]

How many days/hours per week? and are these fixed or flexible?

Hi Tekkers

It is a full time position Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

These hours are fixed for this position.

If yo have any other questions just let me know

Lesley