17 February 2013
Mount Vernon Road
#02-13
S123456
Mobile: +65 12345678
Email Address: yoyo@hotmail.com
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 3rd 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 2nd 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.
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)
Hi Sumi,
ReplyDeleteI think that your cover letter is well written and well substantiated. You also made an effort to include your volunteering stints, thus portraying another side of you. I believe you could have removed the class honours part cause in our lesson, they mentioned that it would be better to include the cap only if it is above 3.5. Maybe, you could have just said that you will be graduating with honours in bioengineering. I also liked the way you added in your project and your FYP research. You could have substantiated this portion with the grades your group got for the project. Lastly, you could ensure completeness of your work by noting your contact no. in the last sentence instead of just saying you can contact me. Overall, I think it is a good cover letter. Keep it up!:)
Cheers,
Saras