February 11, 2010
Mr Patrick Keenan
Personnel Manager
Grebstad Hicks Communications
51, Mount Sophia
Dear Mr Patrick Keenan:
I am responding to your advertisement in the February 10 issue of The Straits Times (Singapore) for a Public Relations Executive. I am writing to explore the possibility of being employed as one in your firm as I have participated in many communications related activities and will be graduating from the National University of Singapore (Engineering) this June.
Early in my coursework I got involved in many co-curricular activities that required me to develop and use several communication skills. Being involved as a career guide at the NUS Career Centre required me to assist in helping students prepare for their interviews, write their resumes as well as to generate ideas for reaching out to the student population in terms of career related activities and development. I was also an NUS Student Ambassador for some time and a Customer Service Executive at a firm which required me to deal with enquiries in a professional and effective manner and resolving a wide range of customer related issues despite the language differences.
I understand that being a Public Relations Executive is not an easy task as it involves client relations and effective communication skills and strategies, which one would say, an Engineering undergraduate would not have. However I am confident that I have the assets and experience needed to make a good Public Relations executive. Despite being hardworking, driven and proactive, I am always eager to learn and undergo training to further improve myself in order to become well suited for the job. I am also friendly and approachable which I feel are qualities necessary in making a good Public Relations Executive.
For your perusal and evaluation, I have enclosed my resume which includes all my achievements, accomplishments and skills I have learnt which honed my communications skills and strategies. Should you wish to ask about my personal traits and capabilities, I will be more than willing to come over for a personal interview with you anytime during office hours.
Thank you for taking the time to read my application letter.
Respectfully Yours,
Varjeet Kaur Gill
Mr Patrick Keenan
Personnel Manager
Grebstad Hicks Communications
51, Mount Sophia
Dear Mr Patrick Keenan:
I am responding to your advertisement in the February 10 issue of The Straits Times (Singapore) for a Public Relations Executive. I am writing to explore the possibility of being employed as one in your firm as I have participated in many communications related activities and will be graduating from the National University of Singapore (Engineering) this June.
Early in my coursework I got involved in many co-curricular activities that required me to develop and use several communication skills. Being involved as a career guide at the NUS Career Centre required me to assist in helping students prepare for their interviews, write their resumes as well as to generate ideas for reaching out to the student population in terms of career related activities and development. I was also an NUS Student Ambassador for some time and a Customer Service Executive at a firm which required me to deal with enquiries in a professional and effective manner and resolving a wide range of customer related issues despite the language differences.
I understand that being a Public Relations Executive is not an easy task as it involves client relations and effective communication skills and strategies, which one would say, an Engineering undergraduate would not have. However I am confident that I have the assets and experience needed to make a good Public Relations executive. Despite being hardworking, driven and proactive, I am always eager to learn and undergo training to further improve myself in order to become well suited for the job. I am also friendly and approachable which I feel are qualities necessary in making a good Public Relations Executive.
For your perusal and evaluation, I have enclosed my resume which includes all my achievements, accomplishments and skills I have learnt which honed my communications skills and strategies. Should you wish to ask about my personal traits and capabilities, I will be more than willing to come over for a personal interview with you anytime during office hours.
Thank you for taking the time to read my application letter.
Respectfully Yours,
Varjeet Kaur Gill
Hi Varjeet,
ReplyDeleteSome parts that could be changed?
-responding to your advertisement in the February 10 issue of The Straits Times (Singapore) for a Public Relations Executive “responding to your advertisement posted on the February 10 issue…”
-enclosed my resume which includes all my achievements, accomplishments and skills I have learnt which honed my communications skills and strategies too much “which”??
- maybe you could add your contact detail??
I think you did a great job in emphasizing on your skills and experience that could fit into the job criteria.
Great Job=)
Cheers,
Shi Ting
Hey varjeet,
ReplyDeletethis letter was amazing mainly for the personality you brought out with just your words. You move very eloquently from one point to another. However, do take note, in terms of format you need to include your contact details (Address, Postal Code, Hp no, and Email add) either above the receiver's address or below your name when you sign off. You also have to indicate that you can be reached at the telephone number as stated above/below! Grammarwise Shi Ting has already pointed it out so i shall not reiterate.
All the best!
Jivs.