Is this a good thing to write in an application form? (or how to word it)

KizZ · 15 Dec 2011 at 22:15

OK, so I am applying for an apprenticeship and since I live literally 10 minutes from the employer, at the end of my statement I've written:

"I am available all week and live 10 minutes away walking distance from your office, so I can be quite flexible with the working times."

Now, is something like this going to make me seem 'more attractive' or is not necessary since they can see my address on there? Would you word it differently?

:O

.Lethal · 15 Dec 2011 at 22:17

"I'm available all week whilst living just a short 10 minute walk away"

I don't see the need to say you're flexible with hours when you've said you're available all week.

Morgoth · 15 Dec 2011 at 22:17

"I am domiciled 10 minutes walking distance (timed with a Casio calculator watch) from your premises of business, so will be slightly less annoyed when asked to work later than other employees".

scorza · 15 Dec 2011 at 22:21

I wouldn't say you're available all week, that should be a given since you're applying for a job. I'd probably word it: "I live locally to your premises at X, and am willing to work flexible hours as necessary".

.Lethal · 15 Dec 2011 at 22:29

scorza said:
I wouldn't say you're available all week, that should be a given since you're applying for a job. I'd probably word it: "I live locally to your premises at X, and am willing to work flexible hours as necessary".

Yeah I thought of this also but figured it was an application for somewhere like ASDA or Tesco - where you pick and choose your availability.

KizZ · 15 Dec 2011 at 22:34

Thanks a lot for the help fellas!

Nitefly · 15 Dec 2011 at 22:35

'Your location is ideal to me and I am able to work flexible hours. I am available to start work immediately'.

Or something.

muon · 15 Dec 2011 at 22:46

"I only picked your office because it is so close"

nydryl · 15 Dec 2011 at 22:50

scorza said:
"I live locally to your premises at X, and am willing to work flexible hours as necessary".

I'd go for this.

Could take out 'at X' if they don't have multiple premises but it doesn't really matter.

Deadbeat · 15 Dec 2011 at 23:52

anyon said:
"I only picked your office because it is so close"

This. Give me a job or I'll burn your office down.

[FnG]magnolia · 16 Dec 2011 at 00:54

"Although I only live 10 minutes away from your stupid offices, it probably won't stop me tutting and sighing like an uptight schoolgirl when you ask me to change my shift."

That should do it.

Darg · 16 Dec 2011 at 01:23

"My bed is just 10 minutes away from your office, did I mention I'm really flexible? I don't just mean with my hours..."

Biohazard · 16 Dec 2011 at 01:25

Shine the Bat Signal into the sky and i'll be there...

AberystwythLAD · 16 Dec 2011 at 01:53

KizZ said:
OK, so I am applying for an apprenticeship and since I live literally 10 minutes from the employer, at the end of my statement I've written:

"I am available all week and live 10 minutes away walking distance from your office, so I can be quite flexible with the working times."

Now, is something like this going to make me seem 'more attractive' or is not necessary since they can see my address on there? Would you word it differently? :O

I dont understand how you living so close can make you more attractive to a potential employer.....

Unless of course you mean him walking home from the pub one night with his beer goggles on....things could definitely get interesting then.... :eek:

what did you actually mean? also, why do you want to be attractive to this employer? blackmailing them for a job by offering sex is really bad!