#3- Application Letter Draft

Applied Sciences Group

Division:     Forensic Science Division

Position:     Scientist, Forensic Chemistry & Physics Laboratory

Responsibilities:

You will work with a team of Scientists and Laboratory officers to provide reliable, error-free and timely forensic examinations and consultancies covering a comprehensive range of multidiscipline crime scene physical evidence.

You will be required to evaluate, interpret and consolidate the scientific data generated from a wide range of instruments and produce an accurate and objective report that can withstand court scrutiny. In addition, you will also assist the Laboratory Director in the management of the laboratory and participate in quality assurance activities and research and development projects.

Requirements:

·         Bachelor of Science (Hons), 2^nd Class Upper Division in Chemistry/Material Science or above

·         Experience with GC/MS, HPLC, FT-IR, Raman and/or SEM/EDX is desirable.

·         Excellent written and spoken English with good oral presentation skills

·         Ability to multi-task and handle stress, pressure and tight deadlines.

·         Good team-player

·         Strong nerves to withstand gory scenes.

·         Good character reference

King Edward VII Hall

1A Kent Ridge Road

Singapore 119224

(+65) 94874526         

cuishanchia@nus.edu.sg

8 September 2011

Director, Human Capital Management

Health Sciences Authority

11 Outram Road

Singapore 169078

Email: hsa_hr@hsa.gov.sg

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the position of Scientist in the Forensic Chemical and Physics Lab

As regard to above, I am writing to apply for the position of scientist as listed on the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) website on 26^th August 2011. I have an avid interest in the job scope of a forensic scientist and I believe I have the passion and possess the skills required to fulfil your company’s expectation of a forensic scientist as well as contribute to the HSA’s aim of attaining world class status for scientific and regulatory expertise in Health Sciences.

I am currently a 3^rd year undergraduate in National University of Singapore and am pursuing Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with a specialisation in Biomedical Science. Being at NUS has broadened my view in the field of science and my area of study has equipped me with analytical and strong observational skills required in a laboratory. Besides that, I have the relevant knowledge in various chromatographic methods such as gas chromatography and high pressure liquid chromatography. The experimental module that I have taken during my course of study in NUS has also provided me with the skills of evaluating and interpreting scientific data that will be valuable for this position. I have also taken a course on professional communication that has greatly improved my skills in oral presentation and sharpen my interpersonal communication skills which will be useful when communicating with different people on the job.

Being actively involved in many activities during my stay in one of the Halls of Residences in NUS while maintaining my studies at the same time has greatly increased my ability to multitask and handle stress, pressure and deadlines. My commitment in various committees in my hall that work closely in a team has honed me to become a good team player and thus is able work well with other people. I have also developed good organizational and leadership skills through an event management workshop organized by my hallmaster who is an associate professor and vice dean of the NUS Business School.

As an upcoming fresh graduate, I sincerely believe that I have the advantage to stay committed and giving my all in every aspect related to the job. Therefore, I would greatly appreciate it if I can be granted an interview slot to further elaborate more on my eligibility and how I can make a valuable contribution to HSA. Please feel free to contact me at 94874526 or cuishanchia@nus.edu.sg

Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours Sincerely,

Chia Cui Shan

#2- Interpersonal Conflict

Alyssa and Erica were roommates in their university’s hostel and had been friends for quite some time.

One day, Alyssa came back to the room and found that someone had eaten up her noodles. She questioned Erica about it and Erica answered that she didn’t know what had happened to the noodles and suggested sarcastically that it could have probably been eaten by her friend who had just visited her and thought the noodles was hers when Erica was out at some point of the visit. Erica then offered to buy something back for Alyssa. Alyssa did not seem very happy with the apology and just kept quiet.

A short while later, Patrick, Alyssa’s boyfriend came into the room and Alyssa began to tell loudly to Patrick what had just transpired. She wasn’t very courteous of her words and her words seemed to be directed to Erica instead. After Patrick left the room, they had a big tiff and it ended with Alyssa storming off the room. Erica thought that her friend’s incident was a small incident and thus was shocked that Alyssa reacted in such a way.

Later, Alyssa came back and started to ignore Erica. Erica thought that she had already tried to patch things up with Alyssa by suggesting that she bought back the noodles for her and when she saw Alyssa’s attitude, she couldn’t care less too.

After a few days, their friends knew what happened and tried to mediate but to no avail. Later, Erica knew that Alyssa had actually been tolerating her behavior for quite some time and was in a bad mood that eventful morning. Thus, when Alyssa sarcastically answered her questions, she felt offended and this could have been what sparked off the entire tiff. Erica wondered why Alyssa never confronted her about her unhappiness and their friends told her, Alyssa mentioned she did but it was no use. Their friends suggested that maybe Alyssa did give subtle hints but Erica did not notice it.

Both was not willing to end the “war” and their friends were stuck in the middle, not knowing how to help them anymore.

What should Alyssa, Erica or their friends do in this situation?