Hi Joe,
Your new assistant will start next Monday. Since this is your first experience as a supervisor, I’d like
to make you aware of certain characteristics we look for in our new employees.
Ms. Hancock should have basic job skills. She should arrive on time and do a full day’s work. She
should also dress and act professionally. Watch that she follows instructions carefully. Anyone
starting a new job should familiarize himself or herself quickly with the tasks involved. Of course, she
should strive to do them well. Your assistant must be able to write and speak clearly and logically,
using proper grammar. You and she should develop an effective communication style.
We hire people who we hope will deliver value right from the start. Looking for work that needs to be
done rather than waiting to be told is an example. Another is making efforts to learn about the
company.
Best regards,
Sarah
New Assistant
“Spivey, Joe” <Spivey@bkcellars.com>