Example: Good vs. Bad Proposal

Created by Arbaz Shighrekar (WFM), Modified on Tue, 17 Feb at 6:56 PM by Arbaz Shighrekar (WFM)

Project description: 

“I am looking for a full data analysis of a large dataset on lung cancer outcomes and survival rates in the UK for the last 5 years. I require analysis in STATA or SAS. The final deliverable is a report on patterns and trends in the data.” 

Bad proposal: 

“Hi, I have 7 years experience as a data scientist, therefore I would be a good fit for this project.” 

Good proposal: 

“Hello, I have been a data scientist for Cancer Research UK for the last 7 years. I have previously worked on large datasets, efficiently analyzing, interpreting, and implementing results to draw accurate conclusions. I have mainly worked with STATA and SAS, although I also have experience with SPSS, R, and JMP. I would love to work on this project with you as I have the required expertise and am confident I can deliver the scope of work within the allocated deadline. I can also provide examples of my previous work upon request. Looking forward to hearing from you.” 

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