Hi guys. First of all, I want to be frank to everybody that I'm quite frustrated now. The reason is that, I've finished my study in January 2010 and until today, I have made a total of 173 job application but only on three occasions in which I've been called for interview and I failed all of it. I don't want to point fingers to other people for my failure. That is why I want to show to all of you my cover letter as well as the script for 'Tell Me About Yourself' question. If anybody would like to see my resume for C&C, do PM me your email and I'll send it to you.

COVER LETTER

My name
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
Address Line 3
Address Line 4

30th APRIL 2010

To Whom It May Concern:

Dear Sirs

APPLICATION FOR XXXXX POST.

I am pleased to submit my application for XXXXX post available
in your company.

I graduated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Bachelor of
Engineering (Chemical). I have also successfully completed a short
course on Occupational Safety and Health in Universiti Tun Hussein Onn
Malaysia. For your information, this course is certified by National
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of Malaysia as
well as Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) of
Malaysia and will enable me to get the Green Book. During my
internship program (May to July 2008), I was attached to Polycore
Optical (M) Sdn. Bhd. as a trainee in Engineering Department. I gained
valuable experience in making an evaluation and assessment of
compressed air system to seek energy saving opportunities. I was also
a Trainee in HSE Department of Carigali-PTTEPI Operating Company
(CPOC) from October 2009 until January 2010. I have passed all four
papers of the NIOSH Safety and Health Officer Examination with flying
colours.

I enclosed herewith my resume for your reference. I believe my
education background and experience will help me contribute positively
to your organisation. Above all, I like responsibility, enjoy the
challenge of new situation, and derive much pleasure from improving my
abilities and from helping others to improve theirs.

Therefore, I truly hope that you would consider my application.

I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the position further and
would be grateful to attend an interview at your convenience.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours faithfully,

My Name
Phone No. : 01x-xxxxxxx


'TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF QUESTION'

Hi. My name is xxxx. I'm 24 years old and I'm from xxxx. I have a Degree in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and an Executive Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn. Recently, I've completed my internship program with Carigali-PTTEPI Operating Company as a Trainee in HSE Department. At that time, my main task is to do HIRARC on the Erection of MUDA Production Platform as well as assisting their HSE personnel in daily HSE matters. Moving few years back which is during my degree, I've completed my industrial training with Polycore Optical (M) Sdn Bhd as a Trainee in Engineering Department. At this time, my main task is to analyse the company's compressed air system to seek energy saving opportunities. Regarding my self, I'm a guy who loves working in a group. I always believe that we can achieve a greater success by working in a group. When working in a group, I see my self as a good leader as well as a valuable team member. This is because I'm committed to the task that had been assigned to me. Furthermore, I have the will to support and motivate my team member so that they will not left behind. I also believe that I'm an energetic and enthusiastic person in getting the best result from my work. Last but not least, I also willing to shoulder responsibilities because this will always kept me on my toes. -END-


* I hope this will be the step that can improve my chance to get employed.
* Many may questioned why I failed my interview sessions. I'm fully prepared for it and the thing that always let me down is on years of experience. I have none and when the interviewer asked me about this, I confessed but I've assured him/her that I'm willing to learn. But still, I failed it...

Wow thanks for all the input guys.

@seantang: I know a little bit about grammar and my cover letter as well as the resume have been reviewed by my UTM lecturer several time. My point in putting my cover letter here is to seek help from LYN forumer in correcting the mistakes.

@ampangdude: Many thanks for correcting all the grammatical errors in my cover letter. I really really appreciate it.

@ freedom2912 & fruitie: My CGPA for my degree is 3.0 and I passed my executive diploma with non-gradable system. I'm looking for a job in the Health and Safety field because my chemical engineering is not that strong. The position I'm craving is like Assistant Health and Safety Officer, Junior HSE Engineer etc because I still doesn't have the Green Book to be a full fledged Safety and Health Officer. I want to be an assistant so that I can do work and learn from it.

@dreamer101: I admit, before this I thought my answer for this question is good. But, thanks to you for pointing out the obvious thing that I've missed. I'll try to improvise this area with depth so that it will becomoe even better. Thanks dude.

@VinluV & b00n: Thanks for suggesting ways for me to improve the area. I'll surely have a deep look into it.

Thanks for everybody that help contribute their insight regarding my cover letter and tell me about yourself answer.

God bless you all ^^

For an added info, the three companies that call me for an interview are

1: Petronas Carigali-Pertamina-PetroVietnam Operating Company Sdn Berhad (PCPP) for the position of Production Technical Assistant

2: KLCC Properties Sdn Bhd for the position of QHSE Executive

3: Malayan Sugar Manufacturing (MSM) for the position of Process Engineer