Application Letter

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company: Nestle Singapore Pte Ltd

As the world's leading food company, Nestlé is dedicated to providing the best nourishment to people each day, throughout their lives. Its recipe for success comes from an intimate understanding of consumer needs and the ability to meet those needs through its global resources. All around the world, Nestlé contributes to the well-being of individuals, families, communities, nations - to enhance their quality of life.


Job Title: Nutrition Executive

Key Responsibilities
This role requires the candidate to have good understanding of nutrition science and its relevance in selling. Your key role is to maintain regular contact with the medical and paramedical professionals concerning our range of Infant Nutrition products. This is a challenging position and the successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of nutrition and communication skills.

· Promote range of infant nutrition products to medical community such as hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies
· Develop new businesses, manage existing accounts, and maximize sales opportunities
· Prompt submission of required reports
· Assist in other projects when needed

Requirements:
· Degree in Nutrition/Dietetic/Food Science related field
· At least 2 years detailing experience with medical professionals
· Good Science and nutrition knowledge
· Possess valid driving license with own transport
· Fluent in English, with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
· Adapt well within a rapidly changing work environment

APPLICATION LETTER

[Sender’s Address]

5th September 2010

Human Resources Department

Nestlé Singapore (Pte) Ltd

15A Changi Business Park Central 1

#05-02/03 Eightrium@Changi Business Park

Singapore 486035

Dear Sir/Madam

Application for the Position of Nutrition Executive

I am a fourth-year undergraduate majoring in Food Science and Technology and I wish to apply for the position of Nutrition Executive in Nestlé Singapore (Pte) Ltd. As a food science student, I am delighted to see your job posting on the JobsDB website on 2nd September 2010 as I believe I have both the passion and the ability to meet the nutritional needs of the global consumer.

Earlier this year, I had completed my 26-week industrial attachment at Sin Hwa Dee Foodstuff Industries Pte Ltd, one of the premier local delight manufacturers in Singapore. This stint has helped me to gain various hands-on experiences in assisting, setting and maintenance of QC specifications, product development trials and conducting lab tests. I have also acquired skills I believe are crucial for a nutrition executive like effective communication and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced and environment.

In addition, I possess vast experiences outside the academic and technical arena. As a Resident Assistant of NUS and a cell group leader of my church, I have also developed other essential life skills, such as building rapport with people from diverse backgrounds, maintaining emotional control under stress, rallying and persuading fellow residents to go beyond their call of duty. I believe you will see these skills as important requirements of a competent Nutrition Executive.

Moreover, my 1-year experience from NUS’s student exchange programme to Canada and United States of America has widened my horizons and bestowed me with the ability of interacting with people from different nationalities and being independent. I believe my exposure to the knowledge on Nutrition, Food and Beverages in North America has equipped me with valuable insights into the global industry that I can leverage on in promoting the nutritional products to the medical community and understand my customer’s individual needs and perspectives.

All in all, I believe that my experience, skills and enthusiasm for food science and nutrition have illustrated my potential and suitability to be the right person for your position. I look forward to an interview at your convenient time, and I can be contacted at xxxx or through email at xxxx@nus.edu.sg.

I have also enclosed my resume for your perusal. Thank you very much for your time and kind consideration.

Yours faithfully,

-EDITED-

Interpersonal Conflict

Ann and I were close friend since 1996. We went to the same school, attended the same church and we live only about 2km apart. Although we spent much time together every day, it was still difficult for me to comprehen her emotional state because it fluctuated so frequently.


One lively Sunday in 2004, I approached Ann after church fellowship and something unusual happened.

“Hello, Ann! Let’s go for lunch together?” I asked.

“…”

She acted as though I was non-existing. So, I tapped Ann on her shoulder and continued, “Ann, did you hear me? I…”

“I don’t want to talk to you, leave me alone!”

I was deeply shocked and hurt as Ann pushed my hand off her shoulder and walked away leaving me standing motionless. I tried in vain to recall if I had offended her in any where, and I deduced that it must be the result of her poor EQ. I was certain I had not done anything wrong. Nonetheless, our friendship meant so much to me that I could not bear to lose it. I decided to write Ann a letter to enquire about the unpleasant incident. In the personal letter, I mentioned that I was more than willing to apologize if I had offended her unintentionally.

After a few days of waiting in anxiety and anticipation, our ‘cold war’ finally ended when Ann replied to my letter. My face was red with embarrassment and guilt when the reason dawned upon me. How could I forget Ann’s birthday on the previous Saturday? I had promised that I would make her her favorite chocolate brownie yet I had let her down. I was so grateful that Ann accepted my sincere apology.

This year marks her14th birthday celebration with me. I better start brain storming and plan a fabulous birthday!

Through this incident, I have personally experienced the unpleasant consequences of making my judgement too quickly. However, I am thankful that this conflict was merely ‘velvet-hammer’ lessen that taught me the importance of being more socially aware and to overcome interpersonal conflict.

My dear classmates, if you were me, how would you perceive Ann's bad attitude at that point of time?

-EDITED-

Why Effective Comminucation Skill is So Important?

This is my very first blog entry written in English! I would like to dedicate my appreciation to all the ES2007S’ lecturers for making the E-portfolio one of the assessments in this course. Why is this so? Being a full time Science student, my academic life has always been haunted by countless laboratory reports, dry tutorials and sitting in large lecture theatres where I have no choice but to exercise only my listening skill, with very little chance to practise my verbal communication. I think this is one of the reasons why scientists are relatively blunt in their choice of words…

Therefore I present ot you my answer on why effective communication skills are so important to me! After my six-month-long internship in a Small and Medium Enterprise, I realize that effective communication skills can sometimes speak louder than knowledge. I used to think that being a researcher will only require excellent laboratory skills and technical knowledge to produce results that would benefit my employer as well as the society, so communication proficiency would never be significant in my career path. However, my perception has recently been overturned when I observed how an elaborate report or proposal can minimise confusion and misunderstanding within and among the departments. In addition, through my internship, I have also learnt that a captivating presentation would stand a higher chance of capturing VIP’s attention and agreement and the “you-attitude” is also vital in securing a friendly working environment.

Besides that, due to my peace-loving disposition, I always aim to eliminate every single destructive argumentthat results from misunderstanding. I believe that living in this collective society, effective communication skill can be a master key to open doors to various opportunities in social life, academic andmy ultimate in life.

This is the reason I am writing this blog, as I trust ES2007S can bring me closer to my goals with the skill of effective communication.