Covering Letter
I understand that your company is seeking a qualified individual to join your professional XXXXXX team and I would like to put my self toward to this position. I have recently graduated from XXXXXX University with a Bachelor’s degree of Commerce and have major in XXXXXX.
I have strong interests in the field of business and my areas of expertise lie in XXXXXXX.
During the years of studies, I have developed the skills to analyze and solve problems; the skills to make decisions under risk and uncertainty; the adaptability to different environment; and the ability to handle unexpected situations. I strongly believe that, learning with energy, enthusiasm and the eagerness is the key to succeed.
I understand that the university study scenario is more static and simpler than the real workplace. My target is to build up practical experience at the workplace and fully integrate my knowledge into the real situations.
Starting at the bottom of the ladder, I understand that I will be required to learn new tasks quickly, however I enjoy dealing with people and truly believe in the ethos of outstanding customer service.
I am confident to handle any challenge for this position and would like to meet with you to discuss my credentials and your requirements.
Kind Regards
(Name)
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Career Objective
To pursue a career as a XXXXX XXXXX where I can apply my strong XXXXXX and administration skills to make a positive contribution to a company.
Personal Details
Full Name Chinese Given name (English Name) Chinese Surname
Address 168 XXXXXX Road
New Lynn
Auckland
Telephones (09) 828 XXXX (home)
(021) 888 XXXX (mobile)
Email
XXXXXXX@hotmail.com
Interests
Listening to music, dancing, reading and travel
Period in NZ 5 1/2 years
Languages
Mandarin and English (both fluent)
Personal Attributes
Extracts from references:
• “She is very positive and has a friendly manner, which has made her very popular among our customers. I have had many positive comments from our customers about her friendly personality and enthusiasm.”
• “She has the ability to deal with all uncertainties. She is considerate in her duty.”
• “I believe she has the ability, drive and personality to excel in the career she chooses …”
• “She proved to b e a most conscientious and hardworking student … She was pleasant, co-operative and helpful in group situations which meant she was well liked by others in the class. … She is a mature and competent person … will be serious and thoroughly prepared in any job situation. I wholeheartedly commend her for her effort, achievement and demeanour.”
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Specific Skills and Strengths
• New Zealand work experience as a XXXXXX XXXXXXXX (Position)
• Accurate and methodical work style
• Strong numeracy and computational skills
• Computer literate: MS Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective communication skills both written and oral
• Easy going, communicative and self motivated
• Excellent team player – co-operative, helpful and congenial
• Confident in understanding numerical data, statistics and graphs
• Ability to relate well with others and establish a sound working relationship
• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Skills in cross-cultural communication – Western/Asian dynamics
• Ability to use my initiative
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Qualifications
Tertiary
XXXXXX University
• Bachelor of Commerce, 20XX
Major in XXXXXXX
Academic transcript available on request
Secondary
XXXXX College, Auckland
• Foundation Course
XXXX High School, China
• Higher School Certificate
Work Experience
Jan 20XX – present XXXX XXXX, Auckland
Part time XXXXX (Position)
Responsibilities
• Prepare XXXXX ready for XXXXXXXX
• Perform daily XXXXXXX role and record XXXXXXX
• Handle XXXX and XXXXXXXX
• Raise invoices
• Basic office management – XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX etc
• Customer services
Referee
(Name)
(Position)
(Company)
Auckland
Ph: (09) 499 XXXX
Mb: (021) 999 XXXX
