Fit

[Allen165]

Would it be inappropriate to use the word "fit" as it's used below in a cover letter?

"These attributes would make me an excellent fit as an assistant."

That might be a bit colloquial; I'm not sure.

Thanks.

 

[Raymott]

Would it be inappropriate to use the word "fit" as its used below in a cover letter?

"These attributes would make me an excellent fit as an assistant."

That might be a bit colloquial; I'm not sure.

Thanks.

Yes, it is a bit informal, and 'fit' is not usually used for people.
"an excellent choice" would be my choice.

Re: 'fit':
She fits in well around here. OK
She's a good fit around here. Not OK.
She's a good fit as an assistant. Not really.

Perhaps in very colloquial, rather impersonal situations, it might work:
"X is a good fit in the midfield between Y and Z"

 

[Allen165]

Using "fit" for a person is quite common in North America -- I often hear sports commentators say it -- but, as I suspected, it's too informal for a cover letter.

Thanks.

 

[Raymott]

Using "fit" for a person is quite common in North America -- I often hear sports commentators say it -- but, as I suspected, it's too informal for a cover letter.

Thanks.

OK, I'll make a general disclaimer for my answers to you: Whenever I say "X is not usually said", or "You can't say X", American sports commentary is excepted by default. :-D

 

[Allen165]

I'm optimistic that using "fit" for a person will evolve into accepted usage, even in Australia (but I'm not holding my breath). ;-)

 

[Allen165]

Yes, it is a bit informal, and 'fit' is not usually used for people.
"an excellent choice" would be my choice.

"An excellent choice as an assistant" or "an excellent choice for an assistant"? I think both are correct.

Thanks.

 

[tedtmc]

How about:

With these attributes, I feel I am well fitted to the job as ...

not a teacher

 

[Raymott]

"An excellent choice as an assistant" or "an excellent choice for an assistant"? I think both are correct.

Thanks.

Both are possible.

 

[Raymott]

How about:

With these attributes, I feel I am well fitted to the job as ...

not a teacher

Yes, though "well-suited" would be more common.

 

[Barb_D]

Within the realm of hiring decisions in the US, "fit" is a very common word.

Do you think she'll be a good fit?
Her qualifications are good, but she didn't seem like a good fit.

However, it's said by the people doing the hiring -- I too would find it a bit informal (or maybe presumptuous) of the person applying for the job.