Date:         Sat, 24 May 2008 19:51:44 -0700
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Hello Arjun,

You got a good advice from SAS experts like Mary whose insistence on English
language (written/Oral) which are Primary to get through the Interviews and
preparing resume. Lot of things matter. Do not worry I was in shoes once . I
am not sure if you have graduated from what university but I assume that you
should have enough knowledge of basic syntax and knowledge of English
grammar as it is basic criteria to get an MBA seat. So I would stop on that
topic.

Coming to your Question about you want to learn SAS ( Language/ Reporting
Tool) . May be experts in the group can advice you better if you can tell
group more about what and why you want to learn SAS.If the reason is get
some Job by learning some software or tool to get a Job then your question
to the group where I can find tutorials that help me get a Job  in a
particular Field ??

thanks

On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 10:28 AM, Peter Flom <
peterflomconsulting@mindspring.com> wrote:

> I agree with Mary, absolutely.
>
> U R doing urself no favor riting this way.
>
> People will assume that either a) You can't write English; b) You can't
> think clearly; or c) You just don't give a damn.  Or maybe all three.
>  Needless to say, none of these traits impress employers.
>
> Mary suggests using spell check.  This is a good suggestion.  But beware.
>
> Eye no ewe ewes spell Czech, butt ewe knead two reed watt ewe right.
>
> all fine with my spell checker.
>
> One other possibility is that English is not your native language.
>  Depending on the type of job (and the location!), this might or might not
> be a big problem.  If your English is not fluent because it is not your
> native language, and you are applying for a job in the USA or some other
> English speaking country, make very sure they know that.
>
> But this would not excuse usages such as U for you and R for are.
>
> That's my opinion, anyway
>
> Peter
>
> Peter L. Flom, PhD
> Statistical Consultant
> www DOT peterflom DOT com
>