Dear Sir/Madam
I am expressing interest in your job advertisement on your website for the Wholesale Bank International Graduate Programme, under the Principal Finance stream. I will be graduating from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor in Civil Engineering in 2013.
I understand that Standard Chartered places important emphasis on Wholesale banking as it accounted for 62% of the Bank’s income and 78% of operating profit. I believe that I will be a potential candidate for the position offered especially for the specialized area of investment in Infrastructure. With a degree in Civil Engineering and specializing in operations management, it has given me an insight and understanding of how infrastructures are constructed, the risk involved and how it is valued. I have also undertaken a technical elective design module that has given me the opportunity to evaluate, analyze, plan and to think critically about constructing a master concept for a social infrastructure.
Besides that, interning at Sembawang shipyard, under the project management department has given me an experience in the fast paced, challenging and critical thinking environment as any delays in projects equates to losses in adequate amounts of money. Not only that, this internship has allowed me to gain experience in building relationships with multinational clients. Finally, it has also given me the opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary project with people from other disciplines.
With my relevant skills, knowledge, experience, positive personality and passion for wholesale banking, I believe that I will perform well in this role of a wholesale banker specializing in Infrastructure. It would be an honor to be able to work with one of the world’s top international banks.
I would be glad to further discuss the possibility of joining the bank and would deeply appreciate if I could attend an interview with you at your convenience. I have included my details and contact information in my personal details section at the top. Please feel free to contact me at 91234567, any time throughout the day. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time.
Yours faithfully,
Ong Tian Zheng Jonathan
You may include which languages you know since there is a requirement for it.:)
ReplyDelete"Standard Chartered places important emphasis on Wholesale banking as it accounted for 62% of the Bank’s income and 78% of operating profit."
ReplyDeleteI like this haha.
Actually I think you can cut short the last two paragraphs and write a bit more on your experiences or your ability to be cool head in a fast-paced environment. :)
Hi Jon!
ReplyDeleteI went for a career talk conducted by Standard Chartered Bank recently, and it was quite a sight to behold. The entire lecture theatre was packed and only a handful were Singaporeans.
As such, maybe your blogpost could point out more about your strengths and ability. How you are able to outshine the rest of the pack!
Cheers,
cal
banking is a rather, or very competitive industry. I recently went to a talk by JP morgan and from what i felt, they really want the best. Well, since they pay top bucks, it's fair to get the best then. So i think you should really focus on what makes you stand out. Or anything different that you are from the rest.
ReplyDeleteBut everything else, letter is pretty fine.
Maybe it would be better to list out when they should give you a chance when there are so many other banking graduates for them to choose from.
ReplyDeleteI think that's the most crucial, and i think that should be all.