The job advertisement for my desired position is as follows:
| Position | Biologist/ Chemist/ Microbiologist | |
| Organisation | ||
| Date Posted | Wednesday, January 26, 2011 | |
| Application Deadline | Friday, February 25, 2011 | |
| Location | 40 Scotts Road, #22-01 Environment Building, Singapore 228231 | |
| No. of Vacancies |
| PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. Responsibilities
My application letter for the above position is as follows: 95 Whampoa Drive #12-240 9 February 2011 Ms Audrey CHUA Dear Ms Chua, I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for the position of Biologist/Chemist/Microbiologist found on www.careers.gov.sg. I believe that with my specialized skills and knowledge in Chemistry, I will make a useful addition to your team. I will be graduating with a degree in Chemistry from National University of Singapore. During my undergraduate studies, I developed a keen interest in analytical and inorganic chemistry. My specialized skills in analytical chemistry can be applied to water management and quality control. I will also be a useful member in your R&D projects in water quality research. PUB’s achievements and dedication in water management research has inspired me to pursue a career in your organization. I have strong communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated in my past job experiences at Ci You Childcare Centre and Goldenleaf Textile. I learnt to be meticulous and organised as I handled the company’s data when I worked as an administrative executive. I also honed strong analytical skills during my undergraduate training in Chemistry. I am a good team player as shown in my leadership and competitive experience in Netball. As a leader, I am motivating and encouraging towards my team members. I am disciplined and I uphold my responsibilities in a team. I am enthusiastic and friendly as I actively participated in events like the Inter-Faculty Games and Science Orientation Week. I am motivated and constantly striving for excellence. I was awarded the Ngee Ann Kongsi Scholarship in 2009. I believe in giving back to my community as I regularly volunteered at the Tai Pei Buddhist centre. I like stretching my abilities and interests from sports like netball, swimming and cycling to music. From reading about the R&D projects conducted by PUB, I am deeply inspired to work in leading laboratories like yours. I believe that with my technical knowledge, good interpersonal skills and passion in science I will make a suitable candidate for the position. I will appreciate an interview at your convenience. Thank you for your consideration. I can be contacted at 9XXXXXXXXX or email at tXXXXX@hotmail.com. Yours sincerely, |
