Blog Post 3: Application Cover Letter

Hi All,
I am applying for Admission Officer position at an Inernational School.
Here are the job requirements:

Successful applicants must be able to work in a fast paced environment, have previous administrative experience and have an excellent command of the English language.

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum Degree  in any discipline
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative role
• Must be fully proficient in using MS Word and excel
• Experience using data management systems would be highly regarded
• Must have excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be fluent in English
• Able to start working immediately

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The Canadian International School
7 Jurong West Street 41
Singapore 649414
Phone: +(65) 6467 1732
Fax: +(65) 6467 1729
 

Dear officer-in-charge,

 

I am writing to express my interest in the Admission Officer position listed on StraitTimes on 9^thSeptember. I have just graduated from National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Sociology degree and had one year of full-time working experience at an international medical services department at a local hospital. I have experiences in building large, consumer-focused information seminars both in Singapore and overseas. While much of my experience has been in the healthcare world, I understand the ultimate value of the educational sector and believe that my previous work experience will be an asset to your organization.

 

My responsibilities at the hospital included the daily administration work, evaluation of international patients ‘profiles in order to refer them to the right specialists and correspondences with international medical assistance companies on medical insurance claims as well as repatriations. In addition, I worked closely with health care professionals as well as health alliances to ensure seamless communication between them and the patients. Those above-mentioned experiences have taught me how to build strong relationships within all departments of an organization. I have the ability to work in a team and in a cross-team setting. Having been in the customer service line has also shaped my interpersonal communication skills and cultural competency. I can work well with people from different backgrounds and age groups.

 

As a student, I have been actively involved in volunteer and extra-curriculum activities: I participated in a student project to improve the quality of life for sex workers in Singapore and took care of the logistics for International Student Club throughout my school years. Those experiences have built up my empathy and organizing skills, which are part of the requirements for this position.

 

Please find my resume attached herewith for your kind perusal. Should you require any clarifications on my personal information, please feel free to contact me though my email or mobile phone.

 

Once again, thank you very much  for your consideration; and I am looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Sincerely yours,

 

Heather Nguyen

Email: heathernguyen128@gmail.com

HP: +65 84800331

Interpersonal Conflict : Money matter

A blazing hot afternoon,the sunshine danced randomly on mycup of coffee.I waited  impatiently at the corner of a cafeteria, constantly searching for his sight.Stream of people coming and going added noises of their conversations to my unstable mood. 3 pm, he came as promised in his sporty car. Well-built and tall, he was in his maroon burberry polo-shirt, wearing Guess cap and fashionable jean ripped at both knees, his eyes swept through the cafeteria. I raised my hand to signal. We exchanged greetings and he  ordered his drink. He asked about my study, I replied politely. We both felt into a moment of absurd silence. He started to initiate more topics…Without a word, I handed him a piece of paper; he glanced through and signed under Guardian section.At that moment, I knew for myself that we could no longer talked freely to each other as the way we did before any more.I felt as if there was an invisible wall separating us . Obviously, we were having a interpersonal conflict.

Money, when it matters, sometimes it hurts, no matter how close the relationship used to be. Several years ago when my little brother came to Singapore to study, he needed a guardian. Tan, a Singaporean  friend of my brother’s, offered his help. He did not accept any money even though we suggested him to do so. Tan started to borrow 4000 $ from us last year for a business project. Out of appreciation for what he did to my brother,my mother gave in despite it was a big amount of money to my family.Since then he has been promising to return them “next month”, but next month has never seemed to come yet. My brother started to bring up the sensitive money issue while they met for a drink. He started to talk about being a guardian to my little brother as an excuse .Gradually, it came to the point that my brother did not bother to meet up with Tan anymore. Tan , in the other hand,visited us sometimes to sign documents for my little brother as if nothing serious happened. Our disappointment grew into frustration and anger as time passed by.He has a well-paid full time job, with average income of 5000 SGD per month. It is definitely not so hard for him to return the amount of money that he borrowed.

 Frankly, I feel that while a relationship is sustainable when it is mutually beneficial for both parties, it is unethical to take advantage of it for money. Now, my question is how can I get my money back without causing so much damage to friendship with Tan?