Question 1-5 refer to the following e-mails.
From: Beth Volt <bvolt@runtcorp.com>
To: Chris Gately <cgately@spectron.com>
Date: November 22
Subject: Detail for Conference on December 2

Hi, Chris!

First, I’d like to express my excitement that you’ve agreed to speak at this year’s technology conference. As you know, Runt Corporation has been organizing this event for the last ten years to promote innovation in the computer industry.

In my previous email, I told you that the conference would start at 8 a.m., but it has been changed to 9 a.m. because a few of the companies who will be providing exhibits wanted a little more time to set up their product displays. Now, when you get to the conference center, you will have to pass through security. Please hand the security guard the four-digit code that I gave you, and he will issue you a temporary visitor’s ID badge. You will need to wear this badge at all time while you are in the building.

If you need us to provide any equipment, such as a laptop computer, or overhead projector, please contact the event organizer, Martin Walsh. His email address is mywalsh@runtcorp.com. You can also reach him by phone at 1-520-236-1478.

Please feel free to contact mw with any further questions that you might have. I look forward to meeting you on the day of the conference.

Beth Volt, Public Relations Director

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From: Chris Gately <cgately@spectron.com>
To: Beth Volt <bvolt@runtcorp.com>
Date: November 23
Subject: Update on December 2 Conference

Dear Mrs. Volt,

Thank you so much for your kind email. I am also very excited to speak at your conference. My company’s innovative business strategy has greatly increased our profit margins and I am confident that, if implemented properly, it will help any computer company improve its total computer sales.

Since the subject I plan to cover is rather technical, I have asked one of my colleagues, Bill Front, to give a brief PowerPoint presentation to familiarize the audience with a few new technology terms. Mr. Front is a software designer who has been working for Spectron’s success in the last three years.

With regard to equipment, I will need a couple of things for the presentation. I will leave a list of required items with the event organizer when I visit his office on Wesnesday, November 25. Thanks for all of your help.

Regards,
Chris Gately

Question 1: Why did Beth Volt write the email?

Question 6-10 refer to the following two letters. 

12 April 2007
Employment Officer
Porter Investments
67 Waltham Ave.
Boston, MA

Dear Mr. Wright
I was extremely interested in your recent advertisement for an Assistant Accountant, which appeared in the March issue of Financial Times. I am confident that my educational background and work experience make me the ideal candidate for this position.

I graduated last year with high honors from Georgetown University, where I double majored in accounting and economics. My thesis, “The Economics of Investing”, received the highest grade in my class. While at university, I was also president of the Finance Club, and the Treasurer of the Student Council. In my junior year, I was responsible for organizing a fundraising event that collected 50 thousand dollars for the new gymnasium on campus.

Last summer, I was accepted for an internship position with Harvey Investments, a famous New York investment firm. During my two months at Harvey Investment, I managed over 20 corporate account, and was responsible for approximately 1 million dollars in investments.

I have enclosed a detailed resume, along with two letter of recommendation, and my University transcript. I hope you will find my personality and work experience a good match for this position. Please feel free to contact me at 896-326-5478, if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Richard Bolt

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12 Frosty Rd.
Boston, MA
Dear Mr. Bolt,

I am sorry to inform you that the position you applied for has been filled. I want you to know, however, that I thought your resume and cover letter were extremely interesting. I think you would be an excellent addition to our team here at Porter Investments. If you would like to pursue other employment opportunities with our company, please contact Martin Plaster, the Director of Finances. He might be able to tell you about some other position that will be available in the future. He can be reached at 895-654-2315. Thank you for your interest on our company.

Sincerely,
Paul Wright

Question 6: What did Richard Bolt achieve while at Georgetown University?