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Cover Letter Writing Tips from the GMP Group Singapore

August 12, 2010 • Transition & Job Search Strategy

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In this short video, the GMP Group Singapore shares some quick and effective tips for writing a good cover letter.

Written By: Amit Puri - Managing Consultant, Sandbox Advisors

Amit is an experienced career, business and HR professional. Previously, he has worked with organisations such as Bain & Company, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. Amit has advanced degrees/qualifications in Career Counselling, Organisational Psychology & HR, Occupational Psychometrics, Career/Life Coaching & Business.

  • Derrick Tan

    Dear Consultant,

    The tips given are valid and good. The question in Singapore is many HR department are not showing the kind of professionalism, including even recruitment consultancy.

    For examples:

    (1) I ever called a Company and what the HR told me was a cold and very unprofessional response " you don't have to call, just send in your resume"

    (2)I sent in my resume to a recruitment agency. The consultant sounded so stressed and inadequate in answering my inquiry about whether he can confirmed receiving my CV.

    3)After interview and waiting upon 1-2 weeks, I make a polite contact via email application, no response at all. At least a reply saying I am not shortlisted for employment could be done.

    I know workload is heavy and time is tight but isn't professionalism should comes from the hiring side too ?

    In Canada, I will always received a reply informing me of the outcome.

    Kind Regards,

    Derrick Tan,

    A Singaporean seeking for a job in Singapore or overseas.

One Response to Cover Letter Writing Tips from the GMP Group Singapore

  1. Derrick Tan says:
    August 24, 2010 at 12:35 am

    Dear Consultant,

    The tips given are valid and good. The question in Singapore is many HR department are not showing the kind of professionalism, including even recruitment consultancy.

    For examples:

    (1) I ever called a Company and what the HR told me was a cold and very unprofessional response " you don't have to call, just send in your resume"

    (2)I sent in my resume to a recruitment agency. The consultant sounded so stressed and inadequate in answering my inquiry about whether he can confirmed receiving my CV.

    3)After interview and waiting upon 1-2 weeks, I make a polite contact via email application, no response at all. At least a reply saying I am not shortlisted for employment could be done.

    I know workload is heavy and time is tight but isn't professionalism should comes from the hiring side too ?

    In Canada, I will always received a reply informing me of the outcome.

    Kind Regards,

    Derrick Tan,

    A Singaporean seeking for a job in Singapore or overseas.