Blk 500 Sunsetwil Rd
#01-70 Singapore 750011
+65 9669 0000 (m)
11 February 2012
Ms. Daisy Wan
HR Manager
Hitachi Asia Ltd.
7 Tampines Grande
#08-01 Hitachi Square
Singapore 528736
Dear Ms. Wan
I am writing to apply for the post of Engineering Assistant, which appeared in The Straits Times Classified Advertisements, dated 23 January 2012. A recent Chemical Engineering graduate from the National University of Singapore (NUS), I am confident that my degree in this field would enable me to assume challenging roles in your company, and contribute to the continuous growth and prosperity of your firm.
During the 4 years at NUS, I have consistently volunteered my time with a school-based mentoring programme at a local primary school. Working with young children has taught me the importance of patience, and persistence in ensuring that concepts explained are clearly comprehended. Spending time with them has also reminded me of the value of work with society. Additionally, this experience has grown my ability to communicate ideas across effectively, and I believe that this enhances my suitability as a candidate for the post as one of the required tasks is to liaise with suppliers and contractors.
During my earlier stage of education, participation in overseas and local science conferences has made me more cognizant of the importance of environmental conservation. Through learning about the impacts our actions have on our surroundings, I have recognised the need to ensure minimum conflict between environmental preservation and economic growth. On the other hand, perpetual involvement in teamwork has helped to groom my ability as a team player, and made me realise the significance of working hard towards meeting the needs of an organisation. I believe this will allow me to better participate in the development and execution of engineering projects, as mentioned in the job scope, should I be given the honour of working with you and your company.
While I might not have had prior work experience, I believe the aforementioned experiences gained during my course of education demonstrate an alignment of values that I share with your company. This is sufficient reason to spur me on and work hard towards delivering the best results possible with my ability.
Thank you for taking time off to read this application letter and I do hope you will look favourably at it. You may contact me via mobile or alternatively through email at kristyn_nrs@hotmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Ms. Kristyn Neo
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Resolving Interpersonal Conflict (Post #2)
Conflict occurs when parties involved find it tough to agree on a conclusion. This is when communication may start breaking down and relationships tend to suffer. Thus, resolving interpersonal conflicts is paramount in effectively building healthy relationships.
Case
After the release of the ‘O’ level results…..
Me: “Eh, I apply for poly okay?”
Mom: “Why??”
Me: “My friend says poly takes 3 years, but this is better than wasting 2 years in JC.”
Mom looks at Dad.
Dad: “Don’t be stupid! I will not allow this!”
Me: “But why?! Poly is more hands-on.”
Dad leaves the room in exasperation.
This is just a short conversation but it highlights quite a deal of conflict. As parents, one of the few things that could bring satisfaction is to see your child enrol in a reputable or decent school. Well, I must say, they’ve invested a lot in my education and to see me just “throw everything away” like that by contemplating a polytechnic education may be disheartening.
For myself, I never really understood why a poly education is so.. ostracised. At that point, I was really very peeved off by Dad’s reaction. He could have sat us down, and explained to me his disapproval. Sound reasoning would have easily convinced me. Nonetheless, he chose to just call me “stupid” and walk away.
Well, I’ve come to understand that he was merely unable to find a more suitable adjective to express his feelings. And I don’t blame him, not anymore.
Emotions are really the main controlling aspect of conflicts. It’s definitely not easy to remain objective when someone constantly disagrees with you, or shoots your opinions down (like what Dad did).
*Ultimately, the poly route didn’t pan out. Well, if it had, things wouldn’t turn out so beautifully the way they did.
Case
After the release of the ‘O’ level results…..
Me: “Eh, I apply for poly okay?”
Mom: “Why??”
Me: “My friend says poly takes 3 years, but this is better than wasting 2 years in JC.”
Mom looks at Dad.
Dad: “Don’t be stupid! I will not allow this!”
Me: “But why?! Poly is more hands-on.”
Dad leaves the room in exasperation.
This is just a short conversation but it highlights quite a deal of conflict. As parents, one of the few things that could bring satisfaction is to see your child enrol in a reputable or decent school. Well, I must say, they’ve invested a lot in my education and to see me just “throw everything away” like that by contemplating a polytechnic education may be disheartening.
For myself, I never really understood why a poly education is so.. ostracised. At that point, I was really very peeved off by Dad’s reaction. He could have sat us down, and explained to me his disapproval. Sound reasoning would have easily convinced me. Nonetheless, he chose to just call me “stupid” and walk away.
Well, I’ve come to understand that he was merely unable to find a more suitable adjective to express his feelings. And I don’t blame him, not anymore.
Emotions are really the main controlling aspect of conflicts. It’s definitely not easy to remain objective when someone constantly disagrees with you, or shoots your opinions down (like what Dad did).
*Ultimately, the poly route didn’t pan out. Well, if it had, things wouldn’t turn out so beautifully the way they did.
What could have been the main reason for this conflict?
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