Organisation: Health Sciences Authority
Position: Laboratory Officer, Food Safety Laboratory
Responsibilities
• To perform analysis of food sample in accordance to establish protocol independently
• To participate in local/international proficiency testing programme to ensure competency
• To participate in Quality Assurance Activities such as equipment calibration, method validation, quality control etc, to ensure that quality system is in compliance to ISO/IEC 17025
Requirements
• Diploma in Chemical Process Technology
• 3 to 5 years of experience in an analytical laboratory
• Experiences working in accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025) as well as technical skills with HPLC, GC, ICP/MS and AAS would be preferred
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Application Letter Lee Hui Ting Blk xxx, Yishun Avenue x #12-345 Singapore xxxxxx 8th February 2011 Director, Human Capital Management Health Sciences Authority 11 Outram Road Singapore 169078 Dear Sir, Application for Food Safety Laboratory Officer Position I read with great interest the Food Safety Laboratory Officer position posted on www.jobstreet.com.sg. After reading through your company’s website, I am very impressed by Health and Authority(HSA)’s aim to play a vital role in supporting healthcare services and regulation, serving the administration of justice and enhancing safety in our community. Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Chemistry) in National University of Singapore and would very much like to contribute and have a fulfilling career with HSA when I graduate in May 2011. Apart from following an intensive coursework degree in Chemistry, I was exposed to a great deal of experiments and trained to perform many laboratory techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and different types of spectroscopy such as Infra-red (IR), Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Ultraviolet (UV). Precision and accuracy are the key principles that I adhere to when performing a laboratory experiment. During my university mid-term break, I worked as an intern in A*STAR Institute of Chemical and Sciences(ICES) to assist a senior researcher, such as synthesizing catalysts independently in the laboratory and followed by analyzing the components in compounds in details. This internship experience has trained me to work efficiently with an analytical mind under the tight deadlines given by my mentor. I am very passionate about food samples analysis and concern for our society health. News about traces of harmful components in food products always bring me to high concerns. I would very much like to contribute to this role to bring justice and enhance safety in our community. This job requires knowledge of laboratory instrumentations for analysis and I believe my various exposure to laboratory work has equipped me with the necessary skills to analyze the food samples effectively and participate in Quality Assurance Activities in the regulation of food safety. In addition, I possess soft skills such as leadership, decision making, resolving conflicts and a proactive attitude. Being an house orientation leader, leading a team of thirty-two members for hundreds fresh undergraduates, I have learnt to shoulder greater responsibilities and honed my interpersonal skills. I am also a well-organized, highly motivated individual who seeks to bring awareness of Community Involvement Program(CIP) to the public. Organising volunteering activities together with my flag committee have displayed my care for our community. I am confident that my experience, together with the passion and enthusiasm I will bring to the job, makes me the right person for the position you are looking to fill. Thank you for your time and consideration for my application. I look forward to hearing favourably from you soon. Lee Hui Ting Enclosed: Resume |
Hi Hui Ting,
ReplyDeleteThis is one good application letter. Great work!
I like the way you organise your content that clearly illustrates your skills and qualities that are required by this job.
However, I was puzzled as to why the sender's details, date, receiver's details and salutation are italized? You might like to change this.
'such as synthesizing catalysts independently in the laboratory and followed by analyzing the components in compounds in details.' Perhaps you would like to improve on the structure of this sentence.
'and concerned for the health of our society.'
'I have learnt to shoulder great responsibilities and hone my interpersonal skills.'
'Being an house orientation leader, leading a team of thirty-two members for hundreds fresh undergraduates.' Please rehrase this sentence.
This is an enjoyable post and I look forward to reading more from you. Thank you.
Hi Hui Ting!
ReplyDeleteI realized we have both chosen HSA! We might become colleagues next time! Different department though. I shall go straight into suggestion I have/ what I think can be improved for your application letter okay?
1. I worked as an intern in A*STAR Institute of Chemical and Sciences(ICES) to assist a senior researcher, such as synthesizing catalysts independently in the laboratory and followed by analyzing the components in compounds in details. -> I worked as an intern in A*STAR Institute of Chemical and Sciences(ICES) to assist a senior researcher. During that period, I was tasked to independently synthesize catalysts and also analyze the components of compounds in detail.
2. Remember "Your sincerely" is used only when you know the name of the recipient which in this case you do not. *However, I have the name of the HR manager on my blogpost so if you want to use you will have to comment on my application letter =D
Great effort! Hope we can both get the job when we apply for it!
Cheers!
Hey Hui Ting,
ReplyDeleteThats a good application letter overall. I especially like the fact that you actually researched about the company to find their aim and ideals. This gives a very good impression about you.
However, I doubt if using italics is a good idea. I would prefer going with normal text for the entire application letter. You would probably like to check with Ms. Lim regarding that.
Cheers.
Akash
@elaine: Hello elaine! Thank you very much for pointing out the sentences which requires changes! :) I have noted them down and will try to rephrase them for third draft! :)Thank you for the encouragement and looking forward to see you in class!
ReplyDelete@terence: Hello ter! haha ya so coincidental that we have both choosen HSA!! It would definitely be great if we have the chance to be colleague together next time! Looking forward :D
Thank you very much for pointing out the weird phrasing in my sentences and rephrased it for me! Really appreciate that :) and ya I remembered that we have discussed that in class before, slipped my mind to change it! Thanks for pointing that out and alright! will comment on your job app soon too! :) Hope we can get in together colleague-to-be! haha
@Akash: Thank you very much for the compliment! :) After reviewing it, I feel that it is neater and more professional for the all the address details to go with the normal text instead of italics too, thanks! *tinkkk*
Hi Hui Ting,
ReplyDeleteGood job for the application letter! Haha, I like the organisation and structure for your application letter. There are some sentences which can be re-phrased as stated by Elaine to make the reading more enjoyable.
All in all I enjoyed reading your application letter:)
Hi, Huiting
ReplyDeleteI’m really really impressed by your application letter and how I wish I could write my own application letter in such a structural manner.
What I appreciate most about how to write an application letter in a very persuasive tone. we should always try to use an objective tone when introducing our experience or abilities. This doesn’t mean it is weak in strength. On the contrary, the employer would feel that you let them make their own judgement and believe more in their own decision.
Hello Hui Ting,
ReplyDeleteWow, your application letter was impressive :D
Perhaps you would consider rewording some of the sentences in the last paragraph to make it sound more pleasant, like changing "I possess soft skills" into "The soft skills I have acquired", as skills are usually accumulated over a period of time :D
All the best,
Mark
Hello chenchen!:) Thank you very much for the compliment! :) I spent alot alot of time writing this application letter as my command of english is very lousy!:( changed my phrasing of words quite a few times before I reached this draft haha. I believe you can do it too! JIAYOU!!:D thanks for sharing with me of what you think is important in an application letter :)
ReplyDeleteby the way, I tried to comment on your resolving conflict post but when I refreshed your blog it doesn't appear :( however when I tried to comment it again, it says duplicated comment detected. can you check it for me? Thankyou!:)
Hello mark!:D
Thank you for the compliment!:) and thanks for suggesting to me a better way of phrasing which sounded more humble and appropriate! Really appreciate that :)