Sunday, February 13, 2011

La nota de aplicacion (Draft 2 Edited)

Mark Gan
76 San Diego Lane
Singapore 329506
65-90000000
Corazon64@hotmail.com

January 10th 2011



Quantum Geoservices Pte Ltd
67 Ubi Ave. 1, #06-01
Starhub Green
Singapore 408942

Dear Hiring Professionals,
                                                                        
                                                                              Geophysicist
I am enclosing, herewith, my CV, in response to your advertisement for the above post; recommended by Professor Graham Oliver of National University of Singapore, through your company’s website. Given my specific interest and institutional specialization in physical geosciences, seismic data processing and analysis, combined with excellent touches of relevant math know-how; these competences will provide the edge for Quantum Geoservices.

As developed in the CV, a study in the field of Offshore Oil and Gas Technologies has enriched and exposed me to most technical aspects and requirements of a Geophysicist’s such as depth migration processing and velocity model building, and exposed me to various engineering, business and economic aspects of the industry. During which I also gained valuable hands-on project and professional experience at Singapore Technologies Engineering Group. Where through the process of developing an environmentally friendly, low cost, energy efficient, and marketable energy product, I practiced and learnt the importance of effective written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills whilst analyzing, researching, discussing, planning as a team consisting of diverse peoples; and cultivated a resilient and ever-positive mindset and key organizational skills when faced with tight deadlines and other project work limitations. I believe the professional and people skills developed that contributed greatly to the project’s success and award would be greatly sought after at Quantum Geoservices.

Additionally, I am actively engaged in distance running sports and have achieved significant milestones in my athletics history and background. More importantly though, the means to which I arrived at podium tops and victory ceremonies such as the highly demanding physical conditionings taught such relevant values such as hard work, motivation, commitment, discipline, tenacity and fortitude into me, that I can find no better place or value for them than in your firm and its engineering and business goals and objectives of work and customer excellence.

Consequently, I whole-heartedly believe my study program, work, and personal experiences, in and out of Oil and Gas, would help make sure Quantum Geoservices fulfill its mission objectives both in quality seismic data and other geophysical challenges. To that end, the post of Geophysicist would be worthwhile and challenging I feel, when my skill-sets and competencies can be utilized and valued at a growing firm such as yours.

With that, it is my pleasure to be contacted at the number or e-mail above if you have any queries. Requests for references will be promptly returned with one, and I further look forward to hearing and speaking with you. Thank you for your time and consideration.


Sincerely,



Mr Mark Gan

3 comments:

  1. Hey Mark,

    Your letter is still a bit too long actually. Also, there are instances where you explained in detail where you got your skills and qualities. I think it would be better if you either summarized or omit the details altogether. Good job on mentioning how you'll be able to contribute to the company though, I felt that was very well done.

    Cheers,
    Jake

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  2. Hi Mark,

    I know you probably hate this word by now, but I guess you have got to make the draft a little more concise.

    For starters, I think there is not a need to have so many verbs in a sentence, one or two of the more important verbs would be good.

    Also I think the opening of fourth paragraph is unnecessary "While in characteristic youthful naviete and facing the lack of time due to schoolwork and other CCA activities; funds due to the lack of priority and attention afforded mere student projects, supervised expertise due to conflicting time schedules, even interpersonal and work ethic differences due to cross-culture"

    Engaging as it may be, it would be better to make it shorter for the sake of the hiring manager that has to go through stacks of application letters.

    Other than that this would be a great application letter.

    Greg

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