Application for internship, details at: http://ejobcentre.nus.edu.sg/Jobs/jobdesc.asp?type=0&eid=4763291&jid=2212114&did=314&its=0&src=8&itn=
Dear Ms Madeleine Chong,
I am applying for the internship position as a journalist, as stated in the university’s website. Being keen and passionate, I will be grateful to be offered an opportunity to write for Singapore Press Holdings. I’m willing to learn and adapt to any environment required by the position. As a quick learner and hardworking individual, I thrive working under deadlines.
Studying Science was a path that I had always intended to undertake as I was curious about the way everything worked. As a Life Science major, I have consistently carried out research to write reports and am able to quickly grasp new concepts and ideas quickly. Such assignments often require an exceptional command of the English language, as scientific papers often deal with elaborate jargon. Details are always focused on while keeping the larger picture in mind. Framing new concepts in simple terms is a skill that I have mastered during the years. Concomitantly, should any task require scientific terminology, my years studying Science will be prove to be advantageous and applicable.
While studying in NUS, I have read several modules from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, to broaden my knowledge beyond that of the world of Science. Subjects such as Psychology and Sociology have enabled me to better understand the people while modules such as Social Issues and Economics deal with affairs of the evolving world. On several occasions, I have held interviews and surveys for my modules. From such experiences, I have learnt that communication is crucial when handling sensitive issues and I believe that I have the necessary skills.
Being a former student councillor has taught me to be initiative and brave when faced with challenging situations. Involvement in team groups such as Choir have shown the importance of teamwork as people around can often assist you to improve the final product.
I would like to reiterate my keen interest in this opportunity and hope that I will be considered for the position. I appreciate you taking the time to review my application. Thank you. Please do contact me at 96914140 should you require any additional information.
With regards,
Jihan Abdat
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Dear Jihan,
ReplyDeleteYour resume is interesting and concise. You emphasized on your skills and how you could apply what you have learnt in school to the job. Being concise and clear has shown that you have a good grasp of the language.
Perhaps you could share about how you having been keeping an eye on daily news and how you could cope with the hectic schedules as described in the job ad and your eye for details. ( not sure how to do it though)
Overall language was good which is important for the job. I enjoyed reading your application letter.
Good luck too!
Best regards
Ying Hui
Hi Jihan
ReplyDeleteYour application letter is convincing, which is a great thing. In the first paragraph, you have effectively put forward your transferrable skills. You go on further to illustrate your usage of the english language withing your course, even to the point of performing interviews. To the reader, all of these will appear extremely relevant to the job posting. Finally, your passion for science may well get you to write the science rubrique of the newspaper.
However, you should talk about your language handicap and minimizing its importance, as you do not master chinese language. They stated in the job posting that knowledge in chinese language would be an advantage.
Christopher
Hi Jihan, sorry for the late reply
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I find that the letter was well-drafted, systematic and concise. Though the position you are applying for rather unrelated to your course of study, you go on to illustrate how you could apply the knowledge and skills you have been thought into the position.
The lucidity of the language also suggested you have a flair for writing. Perhaps you could have demonstated to a greater detail how your stint as a student coucillor and choir can be relevant to and applied to your intership. Overall, I felt you stood a high chance of getting shortlisted for an interview through your cover letter.
Adrian