Post 3: Application Letter Critiqe

S.Priyadarsini,
P: 9632 4620
E: supriya09@gmail.com,

12th February 2012.

Hiring Manager,
CB&I,
ICON@IBP,
3A International Business Park,
#09-01/09,
Singapore 609935

Dear Hiring Manager,

Position of Process Engineer

I am a penultimate year Chemical Engineering undergraduate at National University of Singapore (NUS). I learnt about the job opportunities at CB&I through the NUS Career Fair 2012. As a company that is at the forefront of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) industry in the world, CB&I is constantly growing breaking new barriers which are evident through its numerous patented technologies. I am strongly interested in applying for the position of Process Engineer as I believe that I have a right mix of skills and experiences that are relevant to the job position.

My Final Year Design Project and Industrial Attachment have reinforced my strong interest in design and engineering. Through my Design Project, I was able to master HYSYS and discover the delights of designing plants and plant equipment. Further, as a Product Stewardship Intern at CTI Chemicals Asia Pacific, I had the wonderful opportunity to learn about the various ins and outs of the petrochemical industry. I contributed towards the health, safety and environment (HSE) issues of my company’s products and liaised with different departments to coordinate their HSE activities. I was also responsible for creation of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for various regional-level manufacturing projects in Indonesia, Australia, etc. Therefore, I was not only able to enhance my technical knowledge on the petrochemical industry but also, acquire multi-tasking and presentation skills.

I further improved my soft skills through my various tenures in numerous committees in NUS. As the Treasurer and Marketing Head in various Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs), I successfully led and organized many inter-club and inter-varsity competitions with the help of my committee members. For instance, I planned an annual karate camp for both local and international participants, for a budget of $3000 in 2011. These roles helped me to hone my organizational, leadership and teamwork skills, especially in an inter-cultural setting.

As the Head of the Internal Project Team during my Overseas CIP Project to Laos in 2006, I organized teaching plans and lessons for about 80 Laotian children. Despite the new challenges faced by the team in Laos, I adapted the teaching plans to suit the new changes with the help of my team quickly. I thereby honed my skills as an effective problem solver and a flexible worker. Moreover, I learnt to handle stressful situations with less agitation.

I believe that a career at CB&I will give me an opportunity to be part of a dynamic industry. As a highly motivated person who values perfection and adventure, I believe that the challenging job scope and comprehensive training program provided by CB&I will go well with my career aspirations. Given the chance, I believe that I will be able to contribute to CB&I successfully.

My resume is hereby attached, with greater detail upon my CCA and academic achievements. If after reviewing my resume, you believe there is a match, please contact me at the contact details provided. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards,
S.Priyadarsini