Draft of Application Letter

Lee Xue Hui

Blk 27 Cantonment Close #12-25
Singapore 080027

(65) 97624321

A0069495@nus.edu.sg

13^th September 2012

Hiring Manager

Yahoo! Singapore Pte. Ltd

60 Anson Road

#13-01, Mapletree Anson

Singapore 079914

Re: Position of Human Resource Intern

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am a student from National University of Singapore (NUS) Science Faculty, currently pursuing my third year of studies in the Chemistry Department.  A fellow schoolmate of mine who is currently pursuing a semester-long internship programme at Yahoo shared her experience with me. I found out more through your company website and would like to express my keen interest in securing an internship with Yahoo during the summer period of year 2013.

As the Marketing/Publicity Head in NUS Muay Thai Club, I fulfilled my duties of increasing awareness for this sport. During recruitment drives every semester, we typically utilize mass media and promotional banners to draw potential members' attention. Despite stiff competition from 27 other sports clubs, the NUS Muay Thai Club usually emerges with the highest number of 100 over sign-ups. Having consistently achieved these results, I strongly believe that I possess the strong communication skills required of a Human Resource Intern.

I was appointed the role of Vice president and Assistant Student Conductor in St. Andrew’s Junior College Guitar Ensemble (SAGE). I learnt how to be an efficient leader, working alongside with the president, and together with the sub-committees. My role was to delegate duties to the committee heads to ensure that their assigned tasks were well executed. It was then that I learnt the importance of horizontal management of human capital, instead of top-down management style which rarely gained the approval of many. In the process, I became skilled at dealing with individuals of different personalities and working styles, which is essential of a HR personnel.

In addition, I was also a School Ambassador and Programme Host in Singapore Chinese Girls’ School (SCGS).  Both roles honed my vocal skills, creativity, and helped me to build confidence in public speaking. When faced with impromptu situations, I had to think on my feet to answer challenging questions, making sure the tone and the choice of words I used was appropriate in a public situation. This has taught me to be an effective communicator who can reach out to the masses, and contribute to the HR department.

Despite being a Chemistry major, my involvement in a wide array of activities shows my willingness to step out of my comfort zone and experience new things. I am eager to learn and have an open mind which allows me to benefit from the experiences of HR professionals in Yahoo. I hope that I can be part of the Yahoo team and contribute to the vibrancy and excellence of this company.

I sincerely hope that I will be offered a HR internship opportunity in Yahoo and I am confident that my easygoing nature and soft skills will be an asset to your esteemed company. I can be contactable at the above details.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

Yours Sincerely,

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Lee Xue Hui

Resolving Interpersonal Conflict

There are many reasons why conflict between people can arise. As such, it is important that we learn interpersonal skills, probably considered life skills, which we use them throughout our lives as we deal with people from all walks of life.

However, how often do we take the first step to solve the issue between each other? 

This happened many years back while i was 10 years old. Being in primary school, I was young, innocent and playful. A few girls and I had formed a little " girl gang" and played little tricks on others, ignoring if they would be hurt or not. Once, we had gone too overboard and tore part of the school uniform of one of our targets. She was furious and slapped one of our friends in exchange. Both parties threatened to report to the teacher the situation. Of course, we were afraid as we were the ones who provoked her first. Thus, we decided that we should resolve the situation between ourselves instead of alarming the teacher we would get into trouble in the end. We started the problem, so we should be the one to end it.

Looking back, I am glad that we made the right choice despite our young age. I felt that we were somewhat mature enough for 10 year olds, to think of the bigger picture and made sure the involved parties were agreeable with the way the situation was handled.

Sometimes, it takes us a whole lot of courage to say " I am sorry", but do not be afraid to take the first step to admit your mistake, if you know that you are wrong in any way! You will find yourself forging better relationships with others.