Work Text:
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subj: Re: Re: Resume
Bea, I know you’re not a nun anymore but you don’t have to lie: Don’t think I don’t know that you saying “I set a timer” doesn’t mean you actually limited yourself to working within that time.
Rest is important, Beatrice. There’s no shame in it.
Anyway, I left some comments, I’ll check in with you later this weekend at the usual time!
Love and prayers,
Camila
p.s. Why do you always use quotation marks like that??? I don’t know which of you is worse at email, you or Lilith…
Attachment: resume-beatrice-c_edit.doc
> From: [email protected]
> Dear Camila,
> As requested, I set a timer for 1 hour and filled in the template without “filtering myself.”
> With gratitude,
> Beatrice
> Attachment: resume-beatrice.doc
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File - Resume, rough draft ver 1
Beatrice [... We need to get you a last name. I’ll work on that!]
[email protected] [We also need to get you an updated email address that doesn’t make people think you’re 70]
Education [It’s fine to have high school work here for now - but you can also put those certifications you’re working on! Even if they’re still in progress, it’ll look good here]
St Paul’s Girls School, London
Honors and recognition include:
- Class representative
- No. 1 class ranking
- Literature club [We should make a book club!]
International Boarding School for Girls, Bern
Honors and recognition include:
- Valedictorian
- Honor society
- Captain: Aikido, chess [A scholar and a stud as well]
- Vice-captain: Kendo, archery
Work experience [We’ll put this in reverse chronological order when we find a job you want to apply to, this is great as a base resume!]
Organization of Career Services, Roman Catholic Church, Andalucía [This is brilliant, Beatrice - I’m recommending this name to other sisters leaving the OCS]
- Ministry leadership responsibilities included religious studies such as church service and prayer, community maintenance such as grounds work and cleaning services, local community and social services such as hospital visits and after school education
[So, yes, I said to use the template but it’s something to add to. You’ve done so much more than this, please don’t sell yourself short. I’ve added an idea below to help get you started]
- [New recruit training responsibilities included introductory procedures, basic field medicine and first aid, basic self-defense, and team-building]
Bar La Vasseur, Swiss Alps
- Managerial responsibilities included employee scheduling, stocking and organizing supplies, and maintaining the peace [This is a fantastic way to describe being a bouncer I love it]
[Also, didn’t you mention something about feedback surveys? If there are any statistics from those, it would be great to add here too!]
[No “personal trainer”?] [Edit: I know that sounds like a joke but it’s not. Ava would want you to take advantage of every experience you’ve had to build a life that’s beautiful. You’ve more than earned it.]
Volunteer experience
Community outreach: Youth programming, Bern
- Responsibilities included creating and executing lesson plans for introductory aikido, rock climbing, chess. [Can you teach me rock climbing?] Also provided private tutoring for English, Maths, and foreign languages.
Center for Senior Education and Health, Andalucía
- Responsibilities included developing conversational and movement-based activities for students of diverse ages and mobilities to practice English as a Second Language skills, such as cooking and baking sessions, visual art sessions, and light calisthenics [On your way to being beatified I see] [Edit: Send me the contact info for this org, btw?]
Skills
[I’m glad to see you weren’t holding back in this section! We’ll choose the most relevant with each application] [Edit: I didn’t realize there were 5 pages…]
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[15:47] dudeimanun: so was the interviewer cute?
[15:58] dudeimanun: bea?
[15:59] dudeimanun: how was the interview?
[16:02] user93112: I don’t think this is a good idea. I can’t possibly do this.
[16:02] dudeimanun: do what?
[16:05] user93112: Be normal.
[16:06] dudeimanun: ok. first of all, normal is overrated
[16:06] dudeimanun: second of all, you are the best of all us, you’ve blown up the vatican, of course you can do this
[16:06] dudeimanun: third of all, you were manager of that bar in the alps, that’s a normal job
[16:07] user93112: That was because of the mission.
[16:07] dudeimanun: beatrice
[16:07] dudeimanun: i
[16:07] dudeimanun: wrote
[16:07] dudeimanun: the
[16:07] dudeimanun: mission
[16:07] dudeimanun: specs
[16:08] dudeimanun: not once nowhere did it say that you needed to work at a bar or become manager in just a month
[16:08] dudeimanun: and i definitely didn’t specify that you needed to stay in a 1-bedroom apartment
[16:09] user93112: It was financially prudent.
[16:09] dudeimanun: who was the big spoon?
[16:09] user93112: Camila.
[16:10] dudeimanun: beatrice, it'll be fine. i’m sorry if i came off like i was pushing you. i really do believe that you can do this! besides, your first - okay, second real job doesn’t have to be perfect. you’re just finding out what it’s like, what you like, what you want to do. be patient with yourself and give yourself just a fraction of the grace you give to us
[16:11] dudeimanun: also, mother writes a great recommendation letter
[16:19] dudeimanun: bea?
[16:21] user93112: For someone who hasn’t worked outside of the Church, you seem to have quite a lot of experience in this.
[16:22] dudeimanun: experience in what, being your friend? ;)
[16:22] dudeimanun: i’m always here for you, bea.
[16:22] dudeimanun: and i’ll tell you a secret: reddit is a great tool, you should check it some time!
[16:24] user93112: I’d rather not.
[16:24] user93112: I’d rather your help instead.
[16:25] dudeimanun: of course, beatrice. we’re here with you every step of the way, i promise
[16:26] dudeimanun: can you do me just one favor?
[16:27] user93112: Of course, anything.
[16:27] dudeimanun: can you please change your username to something easier to remember?
user93112 has left the chat
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subj: Re: Re: Re: No subject
Thank you.
From the bottom of my heart,
Beatrice
> From: [email protected]
> Beatrice,
> There is no repayment when it comes to family and helping those you love.
> Mother Superion
>> From: [email protected]
>> Dear Mother Superion,
>> To say that I am thankful doesn’t begin to express the gratitude I have. I will make sure to
>> repay your kindness as soon as I am able.
>> Humblest gratitude,
>> Beatrice
>>> From: [email protected]
>>> Beatrice,
>>> Sister Camila mentioned that you may have need of a recommendation. If there are different
>>> aspects of your time with us that you would like to highlight, please let me know and I will
>>> write you a new one accordingly.
>>> Mother Superion
>>> Attachment: Letter of Recommendation-Beatrice.doc
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Employee review
Profile: Beatrice
How do you know Beatrice? Work colleague at Butterfly Labs
If you want to know what working with Beatrice was like, picture the best working relationship you’ve ever had … and multiply that by 1,000.
I’ve worked at many startups across several industries now, but no one has made such a professional - and personal - impact on me. When Beatrice joined the company two years ago, she brought with her a sense of purpose and a drive that inspired us all to bring our A game every day. She revolutionized how we worked, making us more efficient, more focused, and most important of all: more kind.
I can spout statistics at you for days of Beatrice’s impact: millions in ARR, dozens of percentage points of improved employee engagement, hundreds of lives changed in the edtech space. It was no surprise that she rocketed to upper management in such a short time and everyone I know who worked in her department has cited her leadership as part of their personal success.
Speaking of personal, Beatrice helped us connect with our local communities and I had no idea how my life would change volunteering at an after school coding program that Beatrice helped us create. These kids are like family now, and my life is more full than I could have ever imagined.
Beatrice is the hardest working and most thoughtful person you’ll ever meet. Even while she was on leave of absence, she was providing insightful guidance and unblocking snarls. I’ll be using what I’ve learned from her for years to come.
tl;dr - If you have the chance to work with Beatrice, take it - I know I will when the time comes again.
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File - Resume, rough draft ver 2
Beatrice Silva
Education
UCLA, Los Angeles
BA History, BS Cybersecurity [Wait you never said you double majored! We need a second party for this!]
Honors and recognition include:
- Valedictorian
- President: Honor society
- Student groups: Alliance, Taiko [You owe us a performance!]
Work experience
Freelance ministry consultant [This is also brilliant, I’m recommending this for other sisters too]
- Services include: Historical religious research, in-person consultation, crisis management
Silva Lining Travel Company [I still think this is the cutest name]
- Co-founder responsibilities include fundraising and investment management, assessing market opportunities, and personalizing travel experiences for high-touch clients
[Wait, I thought Ava named you CBA: Chief BadAss?]
Personal trainer [Ava’s your only client though so is this really something you want to advertise?]
- Services include regular physical evaluation and developing customized exercise plans to help clients achieve their personal fitness goals [Oh so that’s what we’re calling it hm?]
Volunteer experience
Volunteer firefighter, multiple cities
- Responsibilities include: Fire emergency response, emergency medical services, maintenance and administration, coordinating and participating in local fundraising
[I was promised a copy of that calendar you were in - do I have to get Ava involved?]