My Application Letter:
February 9, 2011
Bedok North Street 4, Blk 91 #06-1517, Singapore 460091
Mobile: 97612805
hxxc89@hotmail.com
HR Department
DFS Galleria Singapore
Dear HR Manager,
Re: Application for Global Management Trainee Programme (MTP)
I am writing to apply for the Management Trainee Programme offered by DFS. After visiting the DFS booth at the career fair held in my university earlier this year, I gained interest in the programme.
I will be graduating from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in July with a degree in Life Science. While my major may not be directly related to management, I believe that my dedication and my willingness to learn will help to create value for DFS. At NUS, I have developed an educational experience that has granted me knowledge, contact with students from all over the globe as well as the skills of expressing myself clearly. Through project work and involvement in group activities such as soccer, I have learnt the importance of teamwork and am confident of my skills in interpersonal communication. During my school vacations, I have worked in several companies, which granted me the experience of work, and where I acquired insight into the business field of retail operations, marketing, event work and customer service. As a result of these experiences, I am sure of my passion towards the field and hope to bring both skills and a fresh perspective to the team at DFS.
I am a self-driven team player who has always wanted to work in the international market. I am interested in fashion and beauty and am constantly updating myself on news from these fields. My career objectives are to give my best in a dynamic and challenging work environment, maximise my learning and to find fulfilment in the job. The training programme offered by DFS gives me the chance to fulfil this objective as well as an opportunity to gain exposure to different fields, people and knowledge. I am confident that my experiences and strong interest towards management will allow me to excel in the programme.
I would very much like the opportunity of an interview with you at your convenience. Enclosed below is my resumé. I will be available for work upon my graduation in July 2011.
I look forward to your response. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Huo Xiuxian (Chloe)
Huo Xiuxian (Chloe)
Bedok North Street 4, Blk 91 #06-1517 Singapore 460091
Mobile Number: 97612805 Email: hxxc89@hotmail.com
Bedok North Street 4, Blk 91 #06-1517 Singapore 460091
Mobile Number: 97612805 Email: hxxc89@hotmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Science, Major in Life Science August 2008 to date
Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore
Expected date for completion of degree: May 2011
GCE ‘A’ Level Cert 2007
Meridian Junior College
GCE ‘O’ Level Cert 2005
Anglican High School
Work Experience
L'oreal Singapore, Lancome November 2011
Lancome Roadshow Ambassador
Handled customers at roadshow, sales profits, and ushering.
INDITEX Group, Zara May – July 2010
Assistant Sales Associate
Handled customers on the shop front, sales profits, merchandising and managing stock room duties.
Essential Venture Events Company, HSBC Bank January 2010
Assistant Promoter
Handled customers at roadshow, and ushering.
KC and Watsons, Distributor of Hills Pet Food May - August 2009
Assistant Promoter and Merchandiser
Managed publicity of Hills, outlook and sales profits of pet food booths.
Monetary Authority of Singapore, MAS March – May 2008
Temporary Administrative Officer
Performed administrative tasks in allocated department and assisted in facilitation of trainings and workshops.
Singapore Telecommunications, Singtel December 2007 – March 2008
Temporary Customer Service Officer
Answered calls pertaining fault reporting, catered to customers' requests, performed administrative duties of call recording.
Ministry of Transport, MOT December 2006
Traffic Counter
Calibrated human traffic flow at Orchard area during Christmas lighting period.
Marina Mandarin Hotel November 2006
Banquet Waitress
Served customers in buffet lunch and wedding banquets.
Awards & Honours
National Youth Achievement Award (Bronze) April 2005
Recognition of Outstanding Youths in aspects of Self-development
The University of New South Wales (Credit) 2004
English International Competition for Schools
DanceWorks!, National Council against Drug Abuse 2004
Participation in Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign as a dancer
National Survival Swimming Award (Gold) April 2002
Royal Academy of Dance, England March 2002
Graded Examinations in Classical Ballet, Grade Four
Leadership Experience/CCA
Open House, NUS To date, 2011
Student Marshall
Class Coordinator, Meridian Junior College 2007
Coordinated design and ordering of class tee shirts
Chingay Festival, Meridian Junior College 2006
Participant
Female Soccer Team, Meridian Junior College January 2006 – December 2007
Central Defender
Girl Guides, Anglican High School January 2002 – December 2005
Treasurer
Others
Language: Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin)
IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office Applications
Interests: Running, movies, traveling, beauty and fashion, technology
I think your application letter and resume is very good:) Maybe you can select a few out of the many jobs you had done, which are more relevant to your job application to be put in your resume, so that the employer can see right away that you possess what they are looking for.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ying Hui. Your really have a plenty of working experience! I believe it definitely strengthen your resume. However, it is better to select the ones which you have "important" roles. I was impressed by the swimming award you won! :) I think you have succesfully shown you are adequate and capable of this job position. Jia you!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Xiu Xian,
ReplyDeleteYou really have a lot of job experience. That's a good point. Just like what Huang Huan and Ying Hui said, I think you need to pick the most important and relevant experience to be included in your resume. Try to limit your resume to maximum 2 pages. Good luck for your job hunt! :)