Would You Answer This Ad?
I found this to be a hoot when I opened this e-mail out of curiosity. All I saw was the “subject” line and the first two lines of the note, then I launched into a full-bellied laugh. The ad you read between the double lines is exactly how the note was formatted…punctuation, capitalization, and all. The only change I made is to omit the actual phone numbers and add the note on the last line.
Would YOU answer this ad for a degree, of all things, after reading their command of the English language in the subject line? Think about this one the next time you look at a resume or online job candidate that notes an advanced degree from some un-trackable institution.
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Subject: Is your skills about to expired?
WHAT A GREAT IDEA!
We provide a concept that will allow anyone with sufficient work experience to obtain a fully verifiable University Degree.
Bachelors, Masters or even a Doctorate.
For US: [Toll-Free Phone Number Omitted for Privacy]
Outside US: +1 [International Phone Number Omitted for Privacy]
“Just leave your NAME & PHONE NO. (with CountryCode)” in the voicemail.
Our staff will get back to you in next few days!
[No signature or identifying organization was in the note.]
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