In reference to the notice on your website concerning the vacancy in the IT department, I hereby apply for the job as a computer-programming specialist. I am 25 years of age and have recently completed my education in grade 12.
After going through the work advert and the job requirements for the job, I am hopeful for appointment and employment in your firm because I believe that my qualifications aligns appropriately with the requirements for the job as stated in the job description. I have a degree in information technology and two-year working experience at Middies Company in the information technology department and have volunteered in different organizations. I have advanced skills in hardware and software management with skills in office word, excel, PowerPoint, software engineering and hardware repair.
Furthermore, I have G driving licence with the relevant skills to fit in the organization to the best level of application and development.
Other than the qualities listed above, I have advanced human relation skills, having worked in various departments during my time at Middies. I am hopeful of your consideration in view of my skills and qualifications. I look forward to a positive response from your company. Attached are copies of my resume and portfolio.
RESUME
PERSONAL DETAILS
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Advanced computer education with a Grade 12 finalist
Driving education with G drivers licence
WORKING EXPERIENCE
2010-Date Online Security Programmer at Kaspersky
2008-2010 Volunteer computer specialists at Canaan Company and Sheldon holdings
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS
- Microsoft Office Excel (advanced), Microsoft office word (advanced), Microsoft office access (basic) and Microsoft office PowerPoint (basic).
- Hardware engineering skills for classified and modernized machines (advanced).
- Online software development and repair (advanced).
- Software development and repair for contemporary office computers (advanced).
- Computer formatting and development of virus and spyware free operations (intermediate).
- Website development and website management (intermediate).
- Driving (G licence level advanced).
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
- Playing chess, handball, volleyball, and badminton.
- Travelling and reading in research related work.
- Watching computer documentaries and innovative speeches.
- Online development and software testing.
- Browsing and computer surfing.
ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE
During my time in school, on volunteer jobs, and at Kaspersky as an employee, I have been successful in various activities. The experience earned from my past endeavours gives me advantage of suiting and succeeding in your job offer if granted a chance. For example, with I have G driving licence, which will help in the course of my employment to reduce the costs to the company. Furthermore, I have excellent computer skills, giving me the chance to develop the websites and internet prowess of the company at the slightest flowing chances. The expertise earned me the employee of the month in June 2009 during my tenure as a volunteer.
REFEREES
Pursuant to the skills that I possess in different areas, I am motivated that I am capable of overcoming the challenges presented by this position. I believe that I am prepared for a career and employment at your company. In my computer course, I achieved the best distinctions in my grade 10, 11, and 12, which offered me a chance of securing positions as a volunteer in website development in different areas, mainly at the office working and advanced application openings. Personally, I have undertaken a number of things that I am confident have prepared me for the course and employment at your company. For example, personal website development came as part of my great interest in web access and management, which eventually led to my advanced and profound skills in software engineering. Currently, am working on the prospect of developing software for meetings and staff work, which has offered me an opportunity of learning office work in many organizations, particularly the ones with complex management structures.
In terms of hardware engineering, my experience while as a volunteer granted me a chance of learning diverse concepts about computers’ management. Particularly, I am capable of identifying and fixing various mechanical and software computer problems. I undertook computer processing capability boost on the company computers earning me the company personnel of the month in July 2009. My achievements in the company as a volunteer opened up the chance for me to work at Kaspersky, a chance that I joyously took due to the prospect of development at Kaspersky. The prospect of advancement and development at the company to date is encouraging. The company allowed me to develop advanced systems for their online development. Pursuant of the privilege, am working on the office efficiency software, a product I believe in attaining soon.
My career does not only dwell on the past, but my aspirations for the future remain alive and well aligned. I am spirited to become a leader in online software management and development and generating working relations for the organization of my dream. In order to attain these objectives, I am diligently committed to working at your organization because it gives me the prospect to develop and modernize the technology in my areas of expertise.
Reflection
This section provides a reflection of my skills in the context of computer work and the internet development and an exploratory overview of the whole project. The Microsoft excels, word, PowerPoint, and internet development skills are emphasized in this portfolio because the company for which I wish to work deals with internet development. Furthermore, I currently work with Kaspersky, which places me at advantaged position of working in internet development, meaning that my computer skills are relevant. These aspects affirm my prowess in the computer technology work. I have learnt that the technology evolution moves the technical world to the level that commitment and internet proficiency should maximize. I demonstrate internet proficiency skills, on which I expect to build.
Another concept learnt while preparing the portfolio is that the technological world is changing drastically, and people need to build new knowledge to acclimatize to it. I learnt that I have potential and experience enough to pursue great goals in the field of information technology. Interestingly, I initially thought that only people with experience of over ten years are capable of advancing to the highest levels, but now I am convinced that my commitment dictates my growth.
