Job Post, Application Letter & Resume

Job Post

Internet Application Letter

Subject: Chemistry Laboratory Analyst- Ong Li Hui Angelia

Dear Hiring Manager

I have a very strong interest in pursuing a career as a Chemical Laboratory Analyst. As a recent graduate from National University of Singapore (NUS) studying chemistry as a major, as well as graduating from Nanyang polytechnic (NYP) with a Diploma in food science, I believe that I am a strong candidate for a position at Baxtar Healthcare Company.

My working experience with conducting laboratory test procedures and safety measures was during my three-month industrial attachment program with the Fraser and Neave Limited (F&N) company while I was in my third year of study in NYP. There, I assisted in laboratory tests on food ingredients to be used in food production. I successfully applied my laboratory skills for the chemical testing of food samples in accordance with analytical methods like texture analysis and HPLC techniques. In addition, I was responsible for maintaining biohazard and food safety standards, and ensuring proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents.

My laboratory skills were further horned during my pursued of a chemistry degree in NUS. Routine laboratory sessions allowed me to be familiar with different analytical equipment. Not only that, my knowledge as well as applications of these laboratory testing was further enhanced, thanks to the school’s comprehensive course syllabus.

I am confident that my ability to work well with others and my initiative qualify me to handle the responsibilities of the position.

My resume is enclosed for your reference and I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your consideration.

Yours faithfully

Ong Li Hui Angelia



Resume

Resolving Interpersonal Conflict

A group of secondary friends and I meet up quite frequently. Last Friday, we met up again, and X was late for two hours. I was not happy as this was not the first time that she was late. In fact, she is usually late for our gathering, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour. However, this was the first time that she was late for so long (two hours).

"what took you so long?" I asked her.

"I over-slept,"she replied. And pretended that nothing has happened by reading the menu.

When I questioned her whether she had set an alarm, she said yes, but that she had not heard it rang. Perhaps, she was in too deep a sleep.

I told her that this has happened quite a few times already and that I was uncomfortable with it. Then I proposed a solution. I told her that maybe two hours before the meeting I will call her to check with her.

She said okay, but looked unhappy.

Qn 1) Do you think I could have handled it better? What do you think that I should do?

Qn 2) Can you think of any other solutions?

Lessons Learned From Peer Teaching

1) To avoid talking too fast during presentation/teaching, we can always pose questions to the audience. For example, "Are you with me so far?"

2) To avoid speaking with a monotonous voice, varies the tone in a sentence by placing emphasis on the words you want. Hmm, maybe this can be improved by listening to a recording of myself and PRACTICE!