Dear Sir/Madam,
ICAP Internship Programme
I am enclosing my resume in response to your advertisement for the above
internship programme which appeared on National University of Singapore’s
eJobCentre website on 7th September 2012.
I am currently an undergraduate in the National University of Singapore,
studying for a Bachelor of Science, majoring in quantitative finance, and expecting
to graduate in 2015 with first-class honours. My multi-disciplinary major equips
me with a wide academic base in mathematics, statistics, finance, and computer
programming. Besides my core courses, I have taken a diverse range of electives
which honed my ability to communicate effectively in a professional
environment. I am confident that I am well-equipped for work in the dynamic,
ever-evolving finance sector.
My experience in fast-paced work environments began before I enrolled into university, when I worked part-time as a real estate telemarketer and as a nightclub waiter. Persuasion and dealing with customer frustration became essential working tools that had to be sharpened everyday. It was sink or swim, whether in the bustling realtor office or in the crowded nightclub. The break-in period was short and I quickly learned that looking out for my colleagues paid dividends and helped to boost morale. When the going got tough, I simply put my nose to the grindstone and took it with a grin.
My experience in fast-paced work environments began before I enrolled into university, when I worked part-time as a real estate telemarketer and as a nightclub waiter. Persuasion and dealing with customer frustration became essential working tools that had to be sharpened everyday. It was sink or swim, whether in the bustling realtor office or in the crowded nightclub. The break-in period was short and I quickly learned that looking out for my colleagues paid dividends and helped to boost morale. When the going got tough, I simply put my nose to the grindstone and took it with a grin.
These character-building experiences in the service sector allowed me to
pick up many soft skills that are useful and relevant for an internship at ICAP.
These stints have developed my ability to multi-task in a fast-paced job
environment, to work unsupervised, and to maintain a calm professionalism under
immense pressure.
During my enrolment in university, I have been heavily involved in
organizing and facilitating co-curricular activities. These include an overseas
community service project and freshman orientation projects, where I demonstrated
my communication skills and sense of teamwork.
I work effectively in multinational environments, I interact well with
strangers and colleagues, and I am a perceptive, motivated team player. I have an objective-oriented work personality, and I have a
strong, personal, desire to continuously explore, improve and learn. I am fascinated
by finance and I have a particularly keen interest for the workings in your research
division.
An internship with ICAP would be an amazing opportunity for me, and I
hope to learn by observing and contributing to the company’s operations. I hope
you will look favourably at my application and I look forward to hearing from
you.
Yours sincerely,
Han Kunyang
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