Job Title: Chemist
Responsiblities:
- Testing of new and alternative materials
- Assist in formulation and testing products to meet specific customer performance criteria
- Determine specific process conditions to achieve optimum results
- Assist in technical advices for product application & problems encountered in the use of products
- Assist in the preparation of training materials for the marketers
Requirements:
- Possesses at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in any field.
- Singapore Citizen of hold relevant residence status.
- Fresh graduates/Entry level applications are encouraged to apply.
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123 Pasir Ris Street 10
#11-23
Singapore 510123
September 1, 2009
Human Resources Manager
EPChem International Pte Ltd
33 Ubi Avenue 3
#06-18 Vertex
Singapore 408868
Dear Sir/Madam,
Application for Post of Chemist
I am writing in response to the job advertisement posted on National University of Singapore (NUS) eJob Centre for the post of chemist dated May 15, 2009.
I understand that your company is looking for someone who possesses at least a Bachelor’s Degree in any field. As a Chemistry degree holder, I have 3 years of experience of working in a Chemistry laboratory that has equipped me with the capability to use the various spectrophotometers required for analysis of compounds. I am sure that you will find this to your advantage in testing new and alternative materials.
In addition, I read Principles of Chemical Processes during the course of my study. This would aid in the determination of specific process conditions to achieve optimum results for production of materials, making me a suitable candidate for the post of Chemist in your company.
It is stated in the advertisement that you require the Chemist to assist in providing technical advice to clients who encounter problems when using your products. As a customer service assistant for one of CapitaLand Retail Limited’s shopping malls, I picked up communicative skills required to help customers resolve their problems. I am sure that this will be useful when dealing with clients who have problems.
I am confident that you will find my qualification and skills suitable for the job. Attached is my CV. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 9145 2376 or email me at teogeokting@nus.edu.sg. Thank you for taking time to read my application and I await your favourable reply.
Yours sincerely,
Teo Geok Ting
Enclosure
Hi Geok Ting,
ReplyDeleteI feel that your letter is well written and very detailed. You have shown how the experiences you have in school and work are linked to the relevant skills they need as a chemist. If i am an employer, i would be convinced that you are a suitable employee.
However, i noticed that your application letter is all about displaying the relevant technical skills you have. It would be great if you can add on brief reasons on why you want to be a chemist. For instance, you can show your passion in the job. Hence, i believe this would further convinced that you are the best candidate for the employer.
Zikai
Hey Geok,
ReplyDeleteAs Zikai mention in hie first paragraph, I find your application letter well written as well. You managed to relate your skills to the responsibilites listed by the company.
Maybe you can add why as a graduate with a Chemistry degree, you would make a better candidate than another who has a degree in another field since one of the requirement states "Possesses at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in any field."
Catherine
Hi geok ting!
ReplyDeleteYou did a good job in relating the your experiences to the requirements. However, it seems as if you just listed the different skills you have. It doesn't sound like you really want to work in that company. Maybe it will be good for you to research on what are the company's goals or culture and try to boast about the company a little in the letter. State why you appreciate the company and why you want to work for them.
Thank you guys, for the constructive comments. I'll take note and improve on my application letter. =)
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