Application letter!

Blk 777 Happy Lane 77 #17-717

Singapore 777777

7 July 2007

Human Resource Manager

Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB)

2 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159047

Dear Ms Tan,

Application for CPIB Investigation Officer

I am interested in joining CPIB as an Investigation Officer, posted on Careers@gov on 12 January 2012. Having a strong sense of justice, I empathize with people whose rights are compromised or denied due to the dishonest act of others. Black sheep are always among us in the society. My motivation; however, is not to punish those who conduct corrupt practices but rather to find out the whole truth in its entity and leave the judgment to the court. My passion and persistency makes me an ideal candidate for the position as an Investigation Officer.

Currently, I am doing my 3^rd Year of studies on Biology in the National University of Singapore, and have also completed my Minor in Forensic Science. Through the Forensic Science program in NUS, I learnt to be more meticulous in my work. The program has also enhanced my analytical skills in putting pieces of evidences together to come up with a bigger picture of the truth.

Past travelling experiences have equipped me with essential life skills. Last August I was given the opportunity to live and study in Toronto for four months under the Student Exchange Program (SEP) in Forensic Science. This experience has taught me how to be independent, how to think critically and how to be flexible in adapting to changes and challenges in a new environment. SEP also taught me how to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Activities which I have participated in schools have strengthened my interpersonal skills. Through playing floorball, I learnt how to communicate and work as a team with each player faithfully playing their best for their assigned roles to achieve a common goal. Completing a 42.195km full marathon is a big challenge to me, and through this my willpower, determination and self-discipline grew stronger. It would be an honor to join your team of investigators to keep Singapore corruption free with strong determination and focus.

Enclosed is my resume outlining my details and qualifications. I look forward to speaking with you about this opportunity. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Josephine Chang

Chang Zhong Yun (Josephine) 

Job advertisement CPIB

Job Advertisement
Position Corrupt Practices Investigation Officer
Organisation Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau
Location 2 Lengkok Bahru,Singapore 159047

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) is a department under Prime Minister's Office. It is an independent body which investigates and aims to prevent corruption in the public and private sectors in Singapore. The bureau is headed by a director who is directly responsible to the Prime Minister.

Help keep Singapore free from Corruption. Join the CPIB!

Responsibilities:
As a Corrupt Practices Investigation Officer, you will be part of a dynamic team of officers dedicated to the mission of combating corruption. You will be given training in the fundamentals of laws and basic investigative skills. You are required to fulfil a 2-year bond after the training.

CPIB will provide you with the opportunity to realise your potential. Apart from investigation duties, there will be exposure to other areas of work such as international affairs, policy formulation and public education.

Requirements:
If you meet the following requirements and can identify with our mission, join us now!
• A good degree in any discipline from a recognised university
• Good communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Motivated, independent and able to work effectively with others in a team environment
• Have the passion for investigation work
• Singapore citizen
Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Resolving Interpersonal conflict

Interpersonal conflicts are part and parcel of my life such as disagreement of ideas, desires and priorities. Keeping peace is one of the values that I hold dear to, thus below are some ways of how I deal with resolving conflicts in daily life.

1.  Recognising when am I most defensive (lack of sleep, periods of stress, ill etc) and be extra conscious of my actions and behaviour in these situations.
2. Time. During a heated argument, both parties need to cool down. My personal remedy of cooling down is to take a stroll outdoor, breathing in fresh air.
3.   Listen. To what others have to say without interrupting and find out what is the motivation behind their thoughts.
4.  Understand. Find out more about the person’s background, which may give clues to why he/she is acting or thinking in a particular way.

One conflict that I am still resolv-ing and yet ‘resolved’ in my life is about my future career. Since young, I have been driven to work towards being a crime scene investigator. Many people thought I got inspired by the famous drama CSI or that I think that it is a cool or glamorous job. In fact, I dislike watching police drama or horror films. I understand that crime scene can sometimes be gory, strong smell and insects infested.

My parents are strongly against me working as a crime scene investigator. I try to understand their point of view. They do not like the idea of irregular working hours and me dealing with violent deaths (though not all crime scenes are violent death e.g robbery). Honouring their decision, I choose not to apply for the police force scholarship and assure them that my conviction is not 100% firm.

Being a peace lover, many times I thought of giving up my dream and just please my parents by doing what they like but what I really dislike- office job or teacher. This conflict with my parents causes an ongoing conflict within me.

Recently during NUS career fair, I spoke to a Forensic Management Branch Officer. He shared with me that parental support is very important.  I froze. I knew that I will most probably fail my future interview if the interviewer asks me if my parents support me being a CSI.

In situation like this, what will you do? Especially when parental consent is the KEY factor in getting your dream job.