Split Infinitive - Help Please
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"I read your advertisement for a Marketing/PR Executive with interest"
or
"I read with interest your advertisement for a Marketing/PR Executive"
Having read the Wikipedia explanation, and even taking into account "to boldly go" I'm none the wiser.
I quite fancy the job but they do want someone who can write...
or
"I read with interest your advertisement for a Marketing/PR Executive"
Having read the Wikipedia explanation, and even taking into account "to boldly go" I'm none the wiser.
I quite fancy the job but they do want someone who can write...
budfox said:
"I read your advertisement for a Marketing/PR Executive with interest"
or
"I read with interest your advertisement for a Marketing/PR Executive"
Having read the Wikipedia explanation, and even taking into account "to boldly go" I'm none the wiser.
I quite fancy the job but they do want someone who can write...
"I read with interest your advertisement for a Marketing/PR Executive"or
"I read with interest your advertisement for a Marketing/PR Executive"
Having read the Wikipedia explanation, and even taking into account "to boldly go" I'm none the wiser.
I quite fancy the job but they do want someone who can write...
What Mr Oakapple said. If I received an application for this type of creative job that started with "I read with interest" or anything like it I'm afraid I'd bin it. Reads like something a 1930s bank manager would write. Mind you, an ability to write doesn't seem that crucial in the marketing biz these days. 
PS It's not a split infinitive, so don't mention that in the interview.
PS It's not a split infinitive, so don't mention that in the interview. Sticks. said:
As it was explained to me, 'I read' is the infinitive, you'd be splitting it by putting anything in between.
I'm not sure it matter that much really these days.
"to read" is the infinitive.I'm not sure it matter that much really these days.
So "I want you to quickly read this" is splitting the infinitive and should be "I want you to read this quickly"
budfox said:
"I read your advertisement for a Marketing/PR Executive with interest"
or
"I read with interest your advertisement for a Marketing/PR Executive"
Having read the Wikipedia explanation, and even taking into account "to boldly go" I'm none the wiser.
I quite fancy the job but they do want someone who can write...
Don't do it in one sentence if it does not scan. You are simply introducing your interest, so tell them in simple short sentences in one intro paragraph.. Writing is about ensuring that the reader can digest it according to a readability index associated with theirmintelligence, so as you don't know who you are writing for, assume that they are not very bright and you will do ok. or
"I read with interest your advertisement for a Marketing/PR Executive"
Having read the Wikipedia explanation, and even taking into account "to boldly go" I'm none the wiser.
I quite fancy the job but they do want someone who can write...
"Your advertisement for a Marketing/PR executive has really captured my attention.". Followed by a quick sentence on your most relevant credentials as a candidate, and another on why you are specifically interested in the position within their company. 3 sentences maximum.
Then continue in a new paragraph for the other stuff that you wish to say.
Good luck of course....
SeeFive said:
Don't do it in one sentence if it does not scan. You are simply introducing your interest, so tell them in simple short sentences in one intro paragraph.. Writing is about ensuring that the reader can digest it according to a readability index associated with theirmintelligence, so as you don't know who you are writing for, assume that they are not very bright and you will do ok.
"Your advertisement for a Marketing/PR executive has really captured my attention.". Followed by a quick sentence on your most relevant credentials as a candidate, and another on why you are specifically interested in the position within their company. 3 sentences maximum.
Then continue in a new paragraph for the other stuff that you wish to say.
Good luck of course....
A good tip when writing a covering letter is don't use a long word when a short one will do. Writing 'captured' instead of 'caught' makes you sound like a tool."Your advertisement for a Marketing/PR executive has really captured my attention.". Followed by a quick sentence on your most relevant credentials as a candidate, and another on why you are specifically interested in the position within their company. 3 sentences maximum.
Then continue in a new paragraph for the other stuff that you wish to say.
Good luck of course....
Actually, that whole sentence is naff. Of course it caught your attention or you wouldn't be applying for the job...
Blackpuddin said:
What Mr Oakapple said. If I received an application for this type of creative job that started with "I read with interest" or anything like it I'm afraid I'd bin it.
A little extreme, no? Removing all CV/letters with spelling mistakes or grammatical errors generally reduces it to a handful these days, without bringing personal preference into it.Adam B said:
Blackpuddin said:
What Mr Oakapple said. If I received an application for this type of creative job that started with "I read with interest" or anything like it I'm afraid I'd bin it.
A little extreme, no? Removing all CV/letters with spelling mistakes or grammatical errors generally reduces it to a handful these days, without bringing personal preference into it.For me I want people who don't feel the need to be too wordy to get their point across, it smacks of trying too hard, I want the information I require as quickly and succinctly as possible. If someone litters their CV or covering letter with flowery language in an attempt to look smarter I'll likely bin it.
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