I recently found out online that there is an opening for an executive associate at POMEPS working for Marc Lynch, someone whose work I admire greatly. Not only is he an incisive commentator on the Middle East, he's also a fellow hip hop fan. So this will work....right?
6/16/2011
Dear Sir or Madam-
When considering the versatility I bring with me as an executive associate at the Project on Middle East Political Science, I am essentially the Wu Tang Clan of executive associates. Additionally, I am an admirer of Professor Marc Lynch’s work on Foreignpolicy.com and would greatly enjoy working with him. Professor Lynch and I share a number of personal parallels, as we both hail from Wisconsin, hold an avid love for hip hop, and follow each other on Twitter, and are specialists in the Middle East. I also exceed the desired qualifications for the position.
• As is reflected in my academic transcripts and accomplishments, I have the intellect of GZA, ‘the Genuis’. Along with publications in important academic journals and books on the history of the Middle East in both Arabic and English, I have also won a number of writing awards for my research.
• I possess the leadership abilities of RZA, which has led to roles in extracurricular academic activities and outstanding organizational skills.
• Like Ghostface, I am a seasoned veteran, though not in the game of hip hop, but in higher academia. My experience includes working as an editorial intern at a research institute in the West Bank and teaching as an adjunct lecturer in Middle East history.
• Similar to Method Man, I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Method Man can save a weak cipher with an effortless flow, while I excel at handling difficult matters both professional and personal in a calm and relaxed manner.
• Akin to Inspectah Deck, my research experience proves me to be an outstanding inspector of politics and history of the Middle East. And much like his discography, I have collaborated with a number of leading experts on the region.
• Like Masta Killa, I also spit different styles. I speak Modern Standard Arabic at an intermediate level, along with some colloquial Palestinian and Egyptian dialects.
• Due to my experience working in the restaurant industry to financially support myself as an undergraduate student, like Raekwon, I am also a chef. Thus I can provide Professor Lynch with suggestions for restaurants wherever he travels or if running on a tight schedule.
• I have always thought that U-God was essentially the most useless member of the Wu Tang Clan, so I do not share a lot in common with him.
While my qualifications are presented in a creative way here, please do not see this letter as dismissive of the position, nor of my own professionalism and experience. Based on my academic strengths, Arabic language skills, experience living in the Middle East, and knowledge of Middle East politics, history, and culture, I would be a strong asset as an executive associate at POMEPS. I can communicate with colleagues, perform excellent work in editing, while making sure Professor Lynch has heard the newest Nas record. Please take a moment to look over my CV, and I hope to hear from you soon.
Wu Tang Forever.
With Best Wishes,
WestBankMostafa
Thursday, June 16, 2011
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