Chua Hui Xuan Valerie
456 Corporation Road
#03-06, S(649813)
9109 6279
7th February 2012
Jasmine Tay
Human Resource Manager
The Human Resource Department
Institute of Mental Health / Woodbridge Hospital
Buangkok Green Medical Park
10 Buangkok View, Singapore 539747
Dear Ms. Tay:
I graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Arts and Social Science Degree. Having been a psychology student and a current volunteer at IMH, my passion lies in working with patients to better their lives. I saw the job opening for Senior/Counsellor for IMH on their online website and am extremely keen in it. Thus I decided to apply for this position.
As a volunteer at IMH, I find that working with patients gives me a sense of fulfillment. I have worked together with psychologists as well as social workers during weekly in-ward visits. Weekly visitations involve interacting with in-patients; taking them for walks, as well as providing a listening ear. In addition, I was part of a team which organized recreational activities for patients, to help lighten up their spirits. I believe that this experience has made me confident and comfortable in communicating with patients, as well as helped me develop adequate interpersonal skills, which would be necessary as a counsellor.
I have also collaborated with charitable organizations such as AMK Family service centre in organizing events for the less fortunate. Working with these organizations further spurred my interest in working with people. In working with these organizations, it is vital to be able to communicate effectively with your team members as well as the respective organizations. I believe that I have proven to be a responsible leader, as well as a team player who is able to work well with others. Being a counselor requires one to not only work with patients, but also with other allied health workers. Hence I believe that these skills will benefit me as a counsellor at IMH.
Thank you for taking my application into consideration. I look forward to meeting you personally and reviewing my qualifications. If you have any questions, please call me at 9109 6279 or email me at val005@hotmail.com
Sincerely
Valerie Chua
*I don't know why the top part is so weirdly spaced I can't seem to figure out how to solve that! So please just excuse that part! It isn't like that when it's opened with MS word.(:
This looks pretty good! I also agree with Kyaw Kyaw's suggestion of showing your leadership potential. I understand that you have to focus alot on selling your soft skills since they are required for the job, but maybe try to boost your organisational/leadership profile a little too, since the job calls for you to "mobilize the relevant resources and services your patients require". maybe also to bring up the point that since you have been interning with IMH, you are already familiar with their practices and SOPs, hence you can fit straight in as far as the job is concerned.
ReplyDeleteHey Kyaw Kyaw,
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Thank you for your feedback!! (: