Yelp Me

I thought I would share with you all a cover letter that I've constructed to send to the Yelp Team. It's in regards to a job that I'm hoping to manipulate them in to giving me and am probably completely unqualified for. Despite the fact that I'm more than likely the last thing they're looking for as far as job experience goes, I tried to demonstrate my likability in this desperate attempt to get their attention.

Dear Yelpsters,

Pick me, pick me!! (Waving hands frantically in the air) I know that you must get hundreds of resumes a day in response to these oh-so-cool jobs; I’m not entirely sure how to get your attention without going as far as to office stalk you (my motto is crazy not classy and yes I do have to repeat that to myself every once and a while). So, I thought maybe simulating the entrance to my future interview for Community Manager might be more appropriate (see above for pick me comment…did you see the waving hands?).

I’ve always had a natural talent for writing. I studied Journalism in college but knew it wasn’t quite the path I wanted to take. I’m much more of a creative, artistic, social person and I always thought my career path would take me loftily in that direction. Sadly, I haven’t quite gotten there yet but as a compromise I’ve pursued a lot of that in my personal life. I write a blog, maniacally yelp and compulsively journal about my daily life and everything that inspires me. I get emails weekly from friends asking me when I’m coming out with my first book.

Along with writing, I’ve always been a huge fan of food, more importantly stuffing my face with it. My brother always used to joke that I was a fat girl trapped in a small frame. As a result, I find myself in a myriad of local businesses weekly. I thrive on trying new places and discovering new favorite dishes. Last week I found the BEST scone I have ever tasted in my life and it kept me giddy for a good week just thinking about it (I’m easily entertained). Hence, this is why Yelp was such an amazing discovery for me. You mean I can stuff my face AND write about it? Sign me up!

I’m currently working as an Executive Assistant for the CEO and CAO of a mid-sized litigation support firm. Despite what might come to mind, my position is well rounded. Aside from the mundane (e.g. travel arrangements, scheduling, document management), I try to involve myself with as many committees and groups inside the firm that time allows. For example, I play an active roll in our Social Committee that plans large events for our office, I take part and contribute to our Green Team and I most recently wrote an article for our firm-wide newsletter (Hoorah, writing!).

On the side of my current position I wrote an article for Builder Architects, an online architectural magazine, late last year that was published (Yay!). I was particularly proud of that article because I had no prior published work and they went on a limb to trust my abilities. It went over famously but unfortunately, as I’m sure you’re aware, the housing market took a plunge and thus, no more articles for me (Boo).

I’ve lived in San Francisco for about four years now and over that time have developed a far reaching network. I flourish on building new relationships and making new connections. There’s nothing that pleases me more than to see a new contact pop up in my email, Facebook, or any of the other zillions of ways that people can get in to contact with me. I adore new experiences. I don’t hide. I welcome new people, information and ideas in to my life on a daily basis. It’s my reason for living.

This brings me to why you should at least give me the opportunity to meet with you regarding this position. Aside from the fact that I’m useful, funny and cool, I’m relentlessly determined to be at a job and business that inspires me on a daily basis. I’m a glass half full kind of girl; I can make anything a good time with the right attitude. I’m an aggressive problem solver. I will work tirelessly until a job is done and done well. I can’t stand it when things are hanging over my head and therefore am not a procrastinator. I prefer and work better when I’m petal to the medal busy. Lastly, I have potential – great heaping piles of it.

If I haven’t at least inspired you to shoot an email my way or to pick up the phone with all this narcissism, I must not be nearly as interesting as I thought. Nonetheless, I would absolutely love it if you kept me in mind for any jobs that you think might be an appropriate fit. Working for the Yelp team would be a dream come true.

Sincerely,

Julia Gleason