Dear Future Employer

Dear Future Employer:


A wise friend once told me, “A dream job is not waiting to be found, but a series of experiences that brings you to the one you realize is perfect.” I know that she is right, but in the spirit of impatience persistence, I would like to reach out to you first. Certainly in my short twenty-something years on this earth, I have only experienced a fraction of what I will over time. Nonetheless, I believe my experiences to be of value, and with that said, I would like to take the first step to tell you what I am looking for. I would like to work for an employer who treats me like a human. Despite what I look like first thing in the morning, I am undoubtedly, a human being (check the birth certificate). Please appreciate me for who I am and what I can do for you. Although I have possibly never met you before, I remain confident in the fact that I can help you.

Please teach me things. Not only am I a fast learner, but I love to learn. Also, please note: just because I want you to teach me things does not mean you should consider yourself above being taught. We all still have things to learn—even you.

Please challenge me. I am not above filing and picking up coffee in the morning, but I need to be challenged. If you’re not challenging me, you are wasting my talents, and I hate to be wasteful.

If you would like to pretend that I do not have a life outside of work, that is fine—as long as you know in the back of your head that I do. It’s fine if you did not go to college, but please do not speak poorly of those who did. I value education and it would be even better if you did too.

Please do not take credit for my ideas and/or my writing assignments. I am not a credit hog by any means, but I believe stealing praise for someone else’s work is a sign of poor management, poor leadership, and most importantly, a lack of respect.

Please put me in a position where I can write and talk to people, because I happen to be pretty good at both of those things. And don’t worry, it’s okay to ask me to organize the supply closet because I am OCD a neat freak.

Finally, please ask a lot of me and set high expectations for my success. If the bar is not set high, don’t bother hiring me. That would be a waste, and I hate to be wasteful.

We are both aware that this is a two-way street here. If you are willing and able to meet the terms of this letter, I, in return, will: work hard, stay late, occasionally bring coffee (maybe donuts), work harder, stay later, be a good team player, have a positive attitude, work even harder, bring new ideas to the table, meet your deadlines, be a joy to work with, rise to the occasion, and—I promise, you will never, ever regret hiring me. I guarantee it.

Please find me soon. Until then, I’ll be impatiently patiently waiting.






Best,
C. for inkreative.