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| The Job You will perform laboratory tests, assist in preparing various types of media as well as receive and process specimens, including carrying out specialised testing of patient samples. In addition, you will perform on-going quality control checks to ensure test results are precise and accurate. Requirements:
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| Education Level | Diploma | ||||||
| Job Category | Allied Health, Laboratory, Life Sciences | ||||||
| Job Location | Singapore-Any | ||||||
| Job Type | Full Time , Part Time , Permanent, Contract | ||||||
| Consider Fresh Graduate Application | Yes | ||||||
| We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. | |||||||
Bam
BLK XXX Central Perk
#XX-XXXX
Singapore XXXXXX
+65 9XXX XXXX
7 February 2011
Human Resource Manager
Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
Singapore 169608
Dear Sir/Mdm,
APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF MEDICAL/LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
I read with great interest regarding the brochure for the medical/laboratory technologist position that was handed out during the NUS Career Fair at SGH allocated booth on 28 January 2010. After spending some quality time with the attending personnel, I was very impressed with the job description and I would very much like to be part of the Allied Health Professionals in serving the needs of the general health population.
I will be graduating from National University of Singapore with a Bachelor degree (Hons) in Life Sciences specializing in Biomedical Sciences. The highly intensive modular structure has equipped me with in depth understanding of the human anatomy as well as microorganisms’ role in pathological disorders. This is especially highlighted in the microbiology module I took which also equipped me with useful laboratory techniques that are relevant in the position that I am applying for. In addition to that, the Honours project that I am undertaking required me to experiment with pathogenic bacteria which are highly needed in a microbiology lab that deals with a host of dangerous microorganisms. The exposure to real laboratory working conditions and more sophisticated techniques would definitely be of great value to the health establishment.
I am confident that my ability to work with others as well as being independent would qualify me to handle the responsibilities as a lab technologist. During my course of study in NUS, I interact well with my Japanese Professor and post-doc who are mentoring me in the Honours project, despite the language barrier. Juggling experiments with regular classes also highlights my ability to prioritise my work in a tight schedule. Work experience wise, I am used to the clinical setup as I was a combat medic during National Service, dispensing drugs and conducting medical triage. I am also currently working as a part time sales assistant in a pharmacy, recommending the right drugs to customers. Thus, with relevant research background, job experience and the drive to aid in the health industry, you would find the right person in me to fulfil the demands of the applied position.
I would very much like to speak with you further about how I can make valuable contribution to SGH. Please feel free to contact me at +65 9XXX XXXX or by email at XXX@gmail.com. I am looking forward to a favourable response from you.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Bam
Enclosed: Resume
Hi Fahmi, please upload your job adv so your classmates can better comment on your application letter.
ReplyDeleteFahmi! Very well written. It seems that you fulfilled all the criteria of the job very well!
ReplyDelete1 thing that you have yet to add is to praise the employers. Although it is not mandatory but it creates a positive feeling in the reader. Other than that, I have no qualms about your cover letter! =)
Good job! =)
Hello Fahmi,
ReplyDeleteThe structure of your application letter is good. Besides that, like wee lee, I think that you fulfil the criteria that your employer is looking for. Your qualification, lab and work experience has equipped you with the necessary skills for this position.
For the second paragraph, maybe you can say 'with my work experience as.....' instead of 'job experience wise....'? I also cannot get the point on 'I interact well with my Japanese prof &post doc...'
Hope you sucessfully get this job! :)
Hi, Fahmi
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lisu that your application letter is constructed in a proper structure. You express your enthusiasm for the job in the first place and leave your contact number and address to show your willing to be interviewed. I guess that’s what we all learnt from the peer teaching team and their handouts. :)
The suggestion I want to give is that when you introduce the job-relevant skills and experiences, you should try to achieve an objective tone. You are an honour year student and I believe that you must have tons of various experiences and professional skills to tell the employer.Instead of emphasizing the importance of your skills, You just need to list them down in a reasonable and convincing manner. The employer could tell that you’re a person with excellent academic background and good soft skills on their own with even greater confidence on you.
Hi Fahmi,
ReplyDeleteYour cover letter seems perfect. You have good academic result together with relevant working experience. That's great.
You may, as Wee Lee mentioned, praise SGH a bit to make them have more good impressions about you.
As I don't find anything else to comment, I stop here.
Cheers,
Kelvin.
Hi Fahmi, it will be good to cut and paste your job adv here for the convenience of your readers. That way, they do not need to click on the hyperlink and be directed to another page.
ReplyDeleteAs I shared with Ella, you keep your readers on your blog that way. You never know, they might never return once they are redirected somewhere. Also, your reader will not have to navigate between two pages when commenting on your letter.
In addition, you can also guard against the website taking down the job adv, and readers redirected to a page that no longer exists. FYI, this happened to one of your classmates's job adv link - the job adv has been removed.
Some language errors I spotted:
ReplyDelete// This WAS especially highlighted in the microbiology module I took ... the Honours project that I am undertaking REQUIRES ... //
// During my course of study in NUS, I AM ABLE TO interact well with my Japanese Professor and post-doc who are ... //
It might be better to use a full word instead of post-doc. Not sure what the post-doc means though.
// Juggling experiments with regular classes also highlights my ability to prioritise my work in a tight schedule. //
You can try bing more active in your language; I am able to prioritise my work effectively, juggling experiments with regular classes despite a tight schedule. Sounds more confident to me.