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“Force behind your team” connotation
Isn't “behind your back” in front of you?Connotation of “intestinal fortitude”How to use the idiom “in force”“Follow close behind” vs “follow closely behind”?Connotation of “sweety”What does “Team Biddy” mean?Synonyms for “overwhelming force”How else could I say opposition, other team, opposing team?Connotation behind “what's wrong with you?”Rationales behind or rationale behind?
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So I've been writing cover letters where I use some variation of the line "I would love to become a creative force behind your team." What is the connotation around being a force within something? I'm now noticing that it tends to be used regarding leaders and managers, as driving forces. Does my writing this come off as pushy then? As if I want to become a leader, rather than a member of something? FYI, early in my career, not at all applying for managerial positions.
Thanks!
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So I've been writing cover letters where I use some variation of the line "I would love to become a creative force behind your team." What is the connotation around being a force within something? I'm now noticing that it tends to be used regarding leaders and managers, as driving forces. Does my writing this come off as pushy then? As if I want to become a leader, rather than a member of something? FYI, early in my career, not at all applying for managerial positions.
Thanks!
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To me it does imply that you think the team currently lacks a creative force, which could be insulting to those who consider themselves that at present.
– KillingTime
Mar 7 at 17:26
I agree with @KillingTime that this wording leaves room for someone to perceive insult. Also, "behind" sounds a bit off, like you'd not be IN the team but separate from it, not visible to it, and driving it. Alternatively, you could say, "I would love to contribute to the team's creative forces," or "...creative energies," or "I would love to join creative forces with the team." The last one is kind of cute, because it sounds like something a superhero would say (see usage history).
– EEE
Mar 7 at 17:34
Wow, I've been writing this for the longest, and no one else who reviewed some cover letters spotted it, so thanks! I like "contribute to the team's creative forces," but I wish there was a stronger word than contribute, that doesn't insult either. This is good for now but I'll keep digging. Thanks again!
– Lisette DeJesus
Mar 7 at 19:21
1
Alternatively you could say "I would love to be a creative force within (or in) your team". This would suggest that you want to be a full, cooperative member of the team but believe that your contribution to the work of the team would be as an additional creative force.
– BoldBen
Mar 8 at 0:39
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So I've been writing cover letters where I use some variation of the line "I would love to become a creative force behind your team." What is the connotation around being a force within something? I'm now noticing that it tends to be used regarding leaders and managers, as driving forces. Does my writing this come off as pushy then? As if I want to become a leader, rather than a member of something? FYI, early in my career, not at all applying for managerial positions.
Thanks!
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asked Mar 7 at 17:16
Lisette DeJesusLisette DeJesus
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So I've been writing cover letters where I use some variation of the line "I would love to become a creative force behind your team." What is the connotation around being a force within something? I'm now noticing that it tends to be used regarding leaders and managers, as driving forces. Does my writing this come off as pushy then? As if I want to become a leader, rather than a member of something? FYI, early in my career, not at all applying for managerial positions.
Thanks!
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Lisette DeJesusLisette DeJesus
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To me it does imply that you think the team currently lacks a creative force, which could be insulting to those who consider themselves that at present.
– KillingTime
Mar 7 at 17:26
I agree with @KillingTime that this wording leaves room for someone to perceive insult. Also, "behind" sounds a bit off, like you'd not be IN the team but separate from it, not visible to it, and driving it. Alternatively, you could say, "I would love to contribute to the team's creative forces," or "...creative energies," or "I would love to join creative forces with the team." The last one is kind of cute, because it sounds like something a superhero would say (see usage history).
– EEE
Mar 7 at 17:34
Wow, I've been writing this for the longest, and no one else who reviewed some cover letters spotted it, so thanks! I like "contribute to the team's creative forces," but I wish there was a stronger word than contribute, that doesn't insult either. This is good for now but I'll keep digging. Thanks again!
– Lisette DeJesus
Mar 7 at 19:21
1
Alternatively you could say "I would love to be a creative force within (or in) your team". This would suggest that you want to be a full, cooperative member of the team but believe that your contribution to the work of the team would be as an additional creative force.
– BoldBen
Mar 8 at 0:39
add a comment |
1
To me it does imply that you think the team currently lacks a creative force, which could be insulting to those who consider themselves that at present.
– KillingTime
Mar 7 at 17:26
I agree with @KillingTime that this wording leaves room for someone to perceive insult. Also, "behind" sounds a bit off, like you'd not be IN the team but separate from it, not visible to it, and driving it. Alternatively, you could say, "I would love to contribute to the team's creative forces," or "...creative energies," or "I would love to join creative forces with the team." The last one is kind of cute, because it sounds like something a superhero would say (see usage history).
– EEE
Mar 7 at 17:34
Wow, I've been writing this for the longest, and no one else who reviewed some cover letters spotted it, so thanks! I like "contribute to the team's creative forces," but I wish there was a stronger word than contribute, that doesn't insult either. This is good for now but I'll keep digging. Thanks again!
– Lisette DeJesus
Mar 7 at 19:21
1
Alternatively you could say "I would love to be a creative force within (or in) your team". This would suggest that you want to be a full, cooperative member of the team but believe that your contribution to the work of the team would be as an additional creative force.
– BoldBen
Mar 8 at 0:39
1
1
To me it does imply that you think the team currently lacks a creative force, which could be insulting to those who consider themselves that at present.
– KillingTime
Mar 7 at 17:26
To me it does imply that you think the team currently lacks a creative force, which could be insulting to those who consider themselves that at present.
– KillingTime
Mar 7 at 17:26
I agree with @KillingTime that this wording leaves room for someone to perceive insult. Also, "behind" sounds a bit off, like you'd not be IN the team but separate from it, not visible to it, and driving it. Alternatively, you could say, "I would love to contribute to the team's creative forces," or "...creative energies," or "I would love to join creative forces with the team." The last one is kind of cute, because it sounds like something a superhero would say (see usage history).
– EEE
Mar 7 at 17:34
I agree with @KillingTime that this wording leaves room for someone to perceive insult. Also, "behind" sounds a bit off, like you'd not be IN the team but separate from it, not visible to it, and driving it. Alternatively, you could say, "I would love to contribute to the team's creative forces," or "...creative energies," or "I would love to join creative forces with the team." The last one is kind of cute, because it sounds like something a superhero would say (see usage history).
– EEE
Mar 7 at 17:34
Wow, I've been writing this for the longest, and no one else who reviewed some cover letters spotted it, so thanks! I like "contribute to the team's creative forces," but I wish there was a stronger word than contribute, that doesn't insult either. This is good for now but I'll keep digging. Thanks again!
– Lisette DeJesus
Mar 7 at 19:21
Wow, I've been writing this for the longest, and no one else who reviewed some cover letters spotted it, so thanks! I like "contribute to the team's creative forces," but I wish there was a stronger word than contribute, that doesn't insult either. This is good for now but I'll keep digging. Thanks again!
– Lisette DeJesus
Mar 7 at 19:21
1
1
Alternatively you could say "I would love to be a creative force within (or in) your team". This would suggest that you want to be a full, cooperative member of the team but believe that your contribution to the work of the team would be as an additional creative force.
– BoldBen
Mar 8 at 0:39
Alternatively you could say "I would love to be a creative force within (or in) your team". This would suggest that you want to be a full, cooperative member of the team but believe that your contribution to the work of the team would be as an additional creative force.
– BoldBen
Mar 8 at 0:39
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Does my writing this come off as pushy then? As if I want to become a leader, rather than a member of something?
From sense 3.1 of the OOD entry for Force
A person or thing regarded as exerting power or influence. ‘he might
still be a force for peace and unity’
How someone receives your "[Creative f]orce behind your team" statement could depend on what they are looking for. A manager looking for a mature team member requiring less supervision may be intrigued. It also depends on what you are looking for. Do you want to remove yourself from consideration for jobs where you couldn't be a creative force? Lastly, to what goal are you directing this force? Answer the question, a creative force to achieve what? Tie it back to the needs of the person hiring you and how you can satisfy those needs.
For what it's worth, I would add a sentence about how much you enjoy collaborating with other creative colleagues which may dispel any negative connotations brought on by your use of the word "force".
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Does my writing this come off as pushy then? As if I want to become a leader, rather than a member of something?
From sense 3.1 of the OOD entry for Force
A person or thing regarded as exerting power or influence. ‘he might
still be a force for peace and unity’
How someone receives your "[Creative f]orce behind your team" statement could depend on what they are looking for. A manager looking for a mature team member requiring less supervision may be intrigued. It also depends on what you are looking for. Do you want to remove yourself from consideration for jobs where you couldn't be a creative force? Lastly, to what goal are you directing this force? Answer the question, a creative force to achieve what? Tie it back to the needs of the person hiring you and how you can satisfy those needs.
For what it's worth, I would add a sentence about how much you enjoy collaborating with other creative colleagues which may dispel any negative connotations brought on by your use of the word "force".
answered Mar 7 at 23:50
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Does my writing this come off as pushy then? As if I want to become a leader, rather than a member of something?
From sense 3.1 of the OOD entry for Force
A person or thing regarded as exerting power or influence. ‘he might
still be a force for peace and unity’
How someone receives your "[Creative f]orce behind your team" statement could depend on what they are looking for. A manager looking for a mature team member requiring less supervision may be intrigued. It also depends on what you are looking for. Do you want to remove yourself from consideration for jobs where you couldn't be a creative force? Lastly, to what goal are you directing this force? Answer the question, a creative force to achieve what? Tie it back to the needs of the person hiring you and how you can satisfy those needs.
For what it's worth, I would add a sentence about how much you enjoy collaborating with other creative colleagues which may dispel any negative connotations brought on by your use of the word "force".
answered Mar 7 at 23:50
MikeJRamsey56MikeJRamsey56
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Does my writing this come off as pushy then? As if I want to become a leader, rather than a member of something?
From sense 3.1 of the OOD entry for Force
A person or thing regarded as exerting power or influence. ‘he might
still be a force for peace and unity’
How someone receives your "[Creative f]orce behind your team" statement could depend on what they are looking for. A manager looking for a mature team member requiring less supervision may be intrigued. It also depends on what you are looking for. Do you want to remove yourself from consideration for jobs where you couldn't be a creative force? Lastly, to what goal are you directing this force? Answer the question, a creative force to achieve what? Tie it back to the needs of the person hiring you and how you can satisfy those needs.
For what it's worth, I would add a sentence about how much you enjoy collaborating with other creative colleagues which may dispel any negative connotations brought on by your use of the word "force".
answered Mar 7 at 23:50
MikeJRamsey56MikeJRamsey56
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Does my writing this come off as pushy then? As if I want to become a leader, rather than a member of something?
From sense 3.1 of the OOD entry for Force
A person or thing regarded as exerting power or influence. ‘he might
still be a force for peace and unity’
How someone receives your "[Creative f]orce behind your team" statement could depend on what they are looking for. A manager looking for a mature team member requiring less supervision may be intrigued. It also depends on what you are looking for. Do you want to remove yourself from consideration for jobs where you couldn't be a creative force? Lastly, to what goal are you directing this force? Answer the question, a creative force to achieve what? Tie it back to the needs of the person hiring you and how you can satisfy those needs.
For what it's worth, I would add a sentence about how much you enjoy collaborating with other creative colleagues which may dispel any negative connotations brought on by your use of the word "force".
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To me it does imply that you think the team currently lacks a creative force, which could be insulting to those who consider themselves that at present.
– KillingTime
Mar 7 at 17:26
I agree with @KillingTime that this wording leaves room for someone to perceive insult. Also, "behind" sounds a bit off, like you'd not be IN the team but separate from it, not visible to it, and driving it. Alternatively, you could say, "I would love to contribute to the team's creative forces," or "...creative energies," or "I would love to join creative forces with the team." The last one is kind of cute, because it sounds like something a superhero would say (see usage history).
– EEE
Mar 7 at 17:34
Wow, I've been writing this for the longest, and no one else who reviewed some cover letters spotted it, so thanks! I like "contribute to the team's creative forces," but I wish there was a stronger word than contribute, that doesn't insult either. This is good for now but I'll keep digging. Thanks again!
– Lisette DeJesus
Mar 7 at 19:21
1
Alternatively you could say "I would love to be a creative force within (or in) your team". This would suggest that you want to be a full, cooperative member of the team but believe that your contribution to the work of the team would be as an additional creative force.
– BoldBen
Mar 8 at 0:39