Cover Letter

17 February 2013

Mount Vernon Road

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HR manager

Human Resource Department

Abbott Laboratories (Singapore) Pte Ltd

1 Maritime Square, #12-01

HarbourFront Centre

S099253

                                                                                       

Dear Hiring Manager

Application for position in the Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP)

I am writing to express my heartfelt interest to join this extraordinary health-care company, Abbott, as a training associate intern for the OPDP. I am excited by the significant opportunities and exposure that Abbott offers across a broad spectrum covering medical devices and pharmaceutical products. The company’s passion in the pursuit of advancing medical science to improve lives deeply resonates with my desire to help address the global health needs in any way possible. I am expected to graduate from National University of Singapore (NUS) with 3^rd Class Honours in Bioengineering in May 2013.

As a bioengineering graduate, I have continuously immersed myself in the prevalent global health issues. I have enthusiastically undertaken numerous design projects that challenge me to brainstorm new solutions to existing health problems. In this process, I have sharpened my analytical and problem-solving skills. A notable project involved designing a new diagnostic device for malaria testing in improvised countries with minimal costing. The device prototype was well-received and consequentially considered for patent-application by the faculty department due to the innovation and novelty involved. In order to manufacture the workable prototype, intensive research on malaria and experiments were conducted to test the accuracy of the diagnosis.

Moreover, I am currently working on finding and validating a new cause for glaucoma with my final year project (FYP).  The experimental results from the FYP will have the potential to value-add to the current diagnostic protocol for glaucoma. This would prove beneficial in developing a more holistic and improved diagnosis for the 2^nd leading cause of blindness globally.  Hence, the various projects I have tackled have similar motivation and drive as Abbott which makes it a greater privilege to learn more and be inspired further via the OPDP.

In addition to my academic endeavors, I am also actively involved in voluntary work with the wish to help improve lives of the less privileged. I have joined 2 expedition trips to Cambodia with the aim of improving the water sanitation conditions. During the recent expedition, my team and I successfully fundraised over $2500 to build wells, water pumps and toilets to enhance access to clean drinking water and improve the overall sanitation of the village. I have also consistently participated in CCAs that thrive on teamwork and undertaken leadership roles to manage and guide the team towards a common agenda. I believe these non-academic activities have taught me the importance of the soft skills and the continuous need to improve on them to be a better team-member, leader and communicator.

I do hope that I will have the privilege of joining Abbott and value-add to its 125 years of rich history in helping people lead healthier and happier lives. I thank you for your valued time to review my application. I have enclosed my resume for your kind consideration. I look forward to a face-to-face interview to discuss my suitability for a place in the OPDP.

Yours sincerely

Sumitra (Ms)

                                                                                                                                 

Resume

SUMITRA RAI                

                      

EDUCATION
National University of Singapore (NUS)                                                       Aug 09 – Present

*Bachelor of Engineering (Bioengineering), Honours

·        *Expected: 3^rd Class Honours

·       * Expected Date of Graduation: May 2013

Project Experience

Final Year Project                                                                                           Aug 12 – Present

·         *Venture into a new research field of investigating another cause of glaucoma

·        * Research and extract data to set new parameters to plan and conduct experiments to test hypothesis

Co-Curricular Activities

Eusoff Hall Promotion board, Publicity head                                                 Sept 11 – Apr 12

·       * Conduct brainstorming session to increase awareness of Eusoff for incoming freshmen

·       *  Implement and manage the exposure via a blog, glossy brochures and booth decoration at NUS Open House (OH) ’12

·       *Actively engaged and promoted Eusoff at OH to collect over 200 sign-ups for orientation camp 

Eusoff Hall Sports Management Committee, Events (Finance)                  Sept 10 – Mar 11

·         *Planned and successfully conducted a dragon-boating bonding excursion for over 50 sportsmen

·         *Actively participated in organizing mini pep-rallies during Inter-Hall Games season to rev up the spirits of the sportsmen

·         *Managed the receipts of all the expenditure incurred with 100% accuracy

Eusoff Hall Dinner &Dance, Programmer                                                    Aug 09 – May 10

·         *Plan and execute events and fund-raising leading up to the D&D

·         *Successfully engaged entertainers/emcees and liaised efficiently for 2 external events   

Work Experience

Private Tuition                                                                                               Jan 10 – Present

·         *Rendered tutor services 8 hours weekly for Secondary and PSLE students with 100% pass rate

Voluntary Experience

Salvation Army (SA)                                                                                      Sept 11 – May 12

·         *Committed 2 hours weekly to provide tutor services at SA

·        * Participated actively in organizing a post-exam celebration for the children

NUS Eusoff Hall Cambodia Expedition                                                         Sept 09 – Jun 10

·        * Actively participated to raise over $2500 in fund-raising activities to build wells

·         *Effectively managed the logistics required for the 2-week stay in the village

·         *Taught classes of over 20 students each on basic English

Temasek Junior College Overseas Community Service, Cambodia             Feb 07 – Jun 07

·         *conducted fund-raising activities to raise over $800 via college activities

·         *Taught classes of over 30 students on basic English

·         *Worked to paint the new school library in the village

Additional Information 

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office, Solidworks, Matlab

·         Fluent in English (spoken and written) 

Interpersonal conflict

The term 'conflict' usually inflicts a negative connotation and many would readily agree that they try their best to avoid conflicts if they can help it. The presence of  such conflicts are taken as clear indicators of trouble where interpersonal relationships are concerned. There is this misguided notion that conflict is destructive with only one outcome possible between the two 'warring' parties; either you lose or win. Such negative myths associated with the term 'conflict' have formed the impression that conflicts have to be avoided at all costs; an ideal social situation that hardly exists.

Why's that; you may ask. This is due to the simple and unavoidable fact that conflicts are inevitable in any interpersonal relationships. They provide us an outlet to express and communicate our struggle with the opposing parties with differing incompatibilities. No two people can be expected to agree all the time and it is only appropriate that we learn to agree to disagree every now and then. Hence, it only makes sense that we deal proper with how one can go about resolving conflicts rather than choose the alternative of avoiding them like a plague.

Active communication proves to be that important bridge in resolving interpersonal conflicts. Engaging in active listening so as to sincerely understand where the other party is coming from is incredibly essential. This requires one to reserve their judgement and sensitively manage their reactions especially so in the heat of the moment. Hence, paying attention to the emotions of the other party by showing empathy and respecting the differences shared can enhance the chances of agreeing on a mutual resolution. This style of collaboration between the two parties will allow the needs/grievances of both to be dealt with effectively and consequentially create the outcome of 'I win, you win.' In this view, conflicts actually provide a vital outlet to foster mutual respect and trust with deeper understanding where relationships are concerned.

So next time, sooner or later, when you do get confronted with a conflict, will you still skip town?