XX XXXX XXX,
Blk xx-x-x
Prince George’s Park Singapore 118425
Telephone: (+65) xxxxxxxx
Email: u08xxxxx@nus.edu.sg
2nd February 2010
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
Human Resource Office,
6th Storey, Blok 1,535 Clementi Road,
Singapore 599489.
Dear Human Resource Officer,
APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT OFFICER (REF:LSCT/TSO)
I am writing to apply for the position of Technical support officer (Ref: LSCT/TSO) that was advertised through Jobstreet.com on 30th January 2010. As you will note from my enclosed resume, I am currently a student of National University of Singapore (NUS) majoring in Life Sciences and will be graduating in June 2010.
Throughout my years in NUS, I have read through modules that are highly related to
the areas that are being researched by your institution. Besides that, through Laboratory sessions in my undergraduate years, I possess most of the necessary skills that are needed in a research lab. For instances, handling cell cultures, experimental animals and etc. Thus I believe that I possess the skills is required by this job.
As we know that Laboratory jobs require an organized and meticulous person, my position as the treasurer of the Tennis club when I was in my secondary school had helped me to gain these qualities. Besides that, I could work well either independently or in a team. Furthermore, I have developed the value of responsibility through my years of being the school prefects. All these are important values that I found that needed in this job.
I have demonstrated excellent people skills in addition to strong analytical skills. I believe my education, skills and experiences fit your requirements, and I am confident my skills would be an asset to your institution.
I am available to meet with you at a time that's convenient to you. Please contact me to set up a time. I look forward to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
XX XXXX XXX
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Hey Xian Rui,
ReplyDeleteGood job at explaining what skills you have acquired through the years. A way that you can further improve on this would be to have a stronger link between the skills you have learnt and the activity you have done.
You can adopt this strategy: Explain the activity ---> state something you did ---> and how this action made you learn a particular skill.
For example, you could say the following:
During my position as a Treasurer for the Tennis club, I had to meticulously manage the finances of the club, honing my organisational skills. This is just an example.
Here are my comments on grammar:
- I find this phrase rather odd and redundant "As you will note from my enclosed resume". Maybe you can include at the end that you have attached a resume.
- ...I have read through modules >> .. I have read modules
- For instances, handling cell cultures >> For instance, I have experience in handling cell cultures..
- ...through my years of being the school prefects >> through my years of being a school prefect.
- All these are important values that I found that needed in this job. >> I believe these are important values necessary for this position.
Also,maybe you could change this sentence to show you have these values, and thus you are suitable for the job. (To relate back to the question why they should hire you)
One last thing, I noticed that the job description required you to state your expected salary. You could consider stating it, but I am not very sure if it's appropriate. This is indeed a tricky one! :)
Anyway all the best :)
- Keerthani