>  The Employer
>
> Our client is an international company that specialises in medical and
> life science products and equipment. Their reach here in Australia is
> national with a presence in all major cities for both sales, service
> and distribution. Their brand name is recognised globally and they
> have the ability to leverage of that and get them selves through the
> door of all their major clients. Their diagnostic division has been
> around for an extremely long time and they continue to invest in
> continuous product improvement ensuring they stay at the head of the
> pact. They have an extremely corporate profile that encourages ongoing
> training and development for their staff and ensure that your working
> experience is a positive one.
>
> The Vacant Position
>
> The position currently available is for an extremely stable team based
> out of Brisbane, that of their service division. The role as customer
> support engineer will see you doing a range of things including,
> installations, service and general maintenance. Mainly focussed on
> Brisbane metropolitan you may be required to do some regional travel
> form time to time but you will have plenty of notice if that does
> occur. The range of equipment you will be working on will cover
> diagnostic equipment in both the science and medical fronts and your
> customers will range form hospitals through to Universities. Not only
> will you be a technician but you will be the face of the company on
> the front line and you will need to build strong relationships as you
> go with each and every client that falls in to your territory. This
> role will involve ongoing training and development.
>
> The successful candidate will be rewarded with:
>
> A Base Salary Dependent on Experience ranging from $65-$75K + Super
> Fully Maintained Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
> Ongoing training and development
> Experience Required
>
> For your application to proceed you will need to have some exposure to
> working on life science equipment or diagnostic equipment. You must
> have appropriate qualifications in either electronics /electrical
> engineering and / or bio medical engineering. You are a motivated
> individual that wants to be part of a large international company that
> has a strong presence in QLD. You will need to be happy to work some
> on call hours but this will not be the predominant focus of your
> position. You will be working in a small and highly trained team. If
> you feel this role is the opportunity that you have been looking for
> then please apply now by sending your resume to

> I'm not sure I understood this post, possibly because English is not my
> native language. The English in this ad sounds a bit odd to me, but it does
> seem to employ generally correct grammar. If I read the subject correctly,
> cdb seems to imply that there is some (not further specified) problem with
> the grammar. Can somebody please explain to me this post?
>
> Thanks,
> Gerhard
>


> and they have the ability to leverage of that

>cdb wrote:
>
> >  The Employer
> >
> > Our client is an international company that specialises in medical and
> > life science products and equipment. Their reach here in Australia is
> > national with a presence in all major cities for both sales, service
> > and distribution. Their brand name is recognised globally and they
> > have the ability to leverage of that and get them selves through the
> > door of all their major clients. Their diagnostic division has been
> > around for an extremely long time and they continue to invest in
> > continuous product improvement ensuring they stay at the head of the
> > pact. They have an extremely corporate profile that encourages ongoing
> > training and development for their staff and ensure that your working
> > experience is a positive one.
> >
> > The Vacant Position
> >
> > The position currently available is for an extremely stable team based
> > out of Brisbane, that of their service division. The role as customer
> > support engineer will see you doing a range of things including,
> > installations, service and general maintenance. Mainly focussed on
> > Brisbane metropolitan you may be required to do some regional travel
> > form time to time but you will have plenty of notice if that does
> > occur. The range of equipment you will be working on will cover
> > diagnostic equipment in both the science and medical fronts and your
> > customers will range form hospitals through to Universities. Not only
> > will you be a technician but you will be the face of the company on
> > the front line and you will need to build strong relationships as you
> > go with each and every client that falls in to your territory. This
> > role will involve ongoing training and development.
> >
> > The successful candidate will be rewarded with:
> >
> > A Base Salary Dependent on Experience ranging from $65-$75K + Super
> > Fully Maintained Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
> > Ongoing training and development
> > Experience Required
> >
> > For your application to proceed you will need to have some exposure to
> > working on life science equipment or diagnostic equipment. You must
> > have appropriate qualifications in either electronics /electrical
> > engineering and / or bio medical engineering. You are a motivated
> > individual that wants to be part of a large international company that
> > has a strong presence in QLD. You will need to be happy to work some
> > on call hours but this will not be the predominant focus of your
> > position. You will be working in a small and highly trained team. If
> > you feel this role is the opportunity that you have been looking for
> > then please apply now by sending your resume to
>
>I'm not sure I understood this post, possibly because English is not my
>native language. The English in this ad sounds a bit odd to me, but it does
>seem to employ generally correct grammar. If I read the subject correctly,
>cdb seems to imply that there is some (not further specified) problem with
>the grammar. Can somebody please explain to me this post?
>
>Thanks,
>Gerhard

>> ensuring they stay at the head of the pact
>
> ????
>
>> They have an extremely corporate profile
>
> ????
>
> Some job descriptions should be referred to the campaign for
> better English, or even given the once-over by other staff
>
> I was helping a friend out a few weeks ago at her laminating/
> framing/mounting business. There were piles of real estate
> posters to be done - a not-inexpensive exercise for the agents
> involved. Not one of them had plurals or apostrophes right.
> The usual "its" confusion, " vendor's ", even " balconie's " for
> goodness sake. Obviously no proof-reading done or the
> proof-reader was as illiterate as the composer
>
>

> Of David VanHorn
> Sent: 12 May 2008 16:39
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> Subject: Re: [OT] I wish to murder the extremely English language
> andanyextremely gramaticals therewith
>
> > > From: TakeThisOuTpiclist-bouncesEraseMEspam_OUTmit.edu [RemoveMEpiclist-bouncesTakeThisOuTmit.edu] On
> > Behalf
> > > Of David VanHorn
> > > Sent: 11 May 2008 22:33
> > > To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
> > > Subject: Re: [OT] I wish to murder the extremely English language