10 Feb 2013
Quek Yuen Xian
204B Compassvale
Drive #05-415 S(542204)
Email: yuenxian@nus.edu.sg
Hiring Manager
Human Resource
Department
Unilever
Singapore Pte Ltd
20 Pasir Panjang
Road, #06-22
Singapore 117439
Dear Hiring Manager,
Application
for Unilever Graduate Program
I am writing to
express my interest for Unilever Graduate Program after attending your
recruitment talk at National University of Singapore (NUS) in January. I am
expected to graduate from NUS with Honours in Mechanical Engineering in
December 2013. I am keen to start
my career with Unilever because it is the world most recognized brand in
innovation and sustainability. I am intrigued by diverse products in the area
of nutrition, hygiene and personal care as well as the company’s commitment to
corporate social responsible business operation. I would love to be part of
this global organisation.
During my
internship in 2359 Media, Singapore’s largest mobile consultancy firm, I was a
mobile analyst and work closely with the business director on mobile
application consultancy project for several MNCs, which include Singtel, Far
East Organization, Capitaland and ESPN. Through these projects, I have gained experience in using the
latest technology and social platform to help companies engage with their
customers more effectively and improve sale. I also initiated and took charge
of an S$200,000 project for National Heritage Board where we researched on a
new augmented reality technology that can be implemented in Asian Civilisation
Museum.
In addition to my
academic commitment, I have a strong passion for social entrepreneurship and
was the committee member of YMCA NUS Social Enterprise department. With the
team, I founded a social enterprise café that provides on-job training to
beneficiaries with social needs. We were also one of the finalists for Start-up
Singapore Social Enterprise Category. I am confident that the entrepreneurial
skills and consulting experience acquired in NUS will put me in a good position
to excel in Unilever.
Thank you for
your time to review my application. I have enclosed my resume for your
consideration and I look forward to a face-to-face interview with you to
discuss my suitability for this program. I can be contacted at 96863704 or yuenxiann@nus.edu.sg at your
convenience.
Yours Sincerely,
Yuen Xian
Hi Ian,
ReplyDeleteThis is a good cover letter. The post is clear and concise and is full with convincing examples. There is one small grammar mistake that you can edit: “I was a mobile analyst and work closely with the…” , it should be “worked” as we are talking about the past. Good luck with your application.
Thanks for pointing out the error Chuong!
DeleteHello Ian,
ReplyDeleteYou have a clear structure and do a good job in showing your passion for entrepreneurship. I do believe these skills speak for themselves. Also your usage of the CARs as Jack and Aster taught, is evident and used appropriately. Like Chuong said however, do watch out for those grammatical errors, yeah? I feel it would impact the impression a reader gets. Here are some of the things I noticed.
world most recognised --> world's most recognised
I am intrigued by diverse products --> Think you mean its diverse products
I noticed some of your tenses too.
I have gained experience in using the latest technology and social platform to help companies engage with their customers more effectively and improve sale. --> Social platforms & sales yeah?
Thats about it. :) Keep up the good work, Ian!
Hi Hiranya,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pointing out the mistakes. I will correct them soon!