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Job Application--->Nanny 2011-10-8

590 views. 2011-10-8 22:07

I am going to share with you my job application, it is an essay I took part in an English Contest. I do hope you could enjoy reading it.
 
Context:
This month's contest theme will be "Job Interviews".  In the past, both in my line of work as a manager and also as a teacher, people have often come to me for advice about how to pass interviews and what kinds of questions potential foreign bosses might ask of their potential Chinese born employees for successfully passing the job interview and winning the job.  I have extensive experience in both training the interview and also in giving interviews.  I have also had my own fair share of interviews that I have had to pass in order to secure the job I was seeking.  There are many kinds of questions that job applicants are asked.  Some are character questions meant to help the interviewer to learn more about who the person is that they are interviewing.  Some are experience questions meant to help the interviewer understand what the potential employee has studied or experienced in their careers.  

For my contest this month I am giving you, the interviewees more power to control your fate and earn my attention so that I will choose you to work for me.  The name of my company is "Huangdi101's Goods & Services Ltd".  The job you are applying for, is up to you (this is the one part of the essay I am giving you control to create yourselves).  If you think that Huangdi101's company is a restaurant, for example, and you wish to be a Chef, Server, Dishwasher, WC Cleaner, Hostess, Manager, Night Shift Supervisor, or Reservationist, for example, then you would tell me the job you wish to apply for in my company and you should know your job's details.  If you think Huangdi101's company is hiring for import/export specialists, and this is something you are good at, then you can talk about this.  If you think that Huangdi101's is a University and I am hiring teachers or other staff, you can talk about this.  If you think Huangdi101's is hiring oil rig specialists and you know about jobs related in this field, then talk about this.  The job is yours to apply for, whatever that job should be.  

Now I have three questions, very real questions that are often asked at interviews, that help determine a candidate's worthiness of being hired.  Of these three questions, I am giving you the power to answer only one of them and using your chosen job that you are interested in, only you know that, you will write an essay to help convince me that you are worthy of being an employee of Huangdi101's Goods & Services Ltd.  

Here are the questions:

1) Tell me about something that happened at your previous job where you faced a problem with either a customer or a coworker.  Tell me what the problem was and how the problem was solved.  Tell me what you have learned from this experience and how you think this experience will help you if I hire you to work for me at my company, doing similiar work.

2) If I choose to hire you, please tell me how you will help improve my company.  Please offer me as many details as possible, using your studies and past experiences as examples, to prove to me that you will make my company better if I choose to hire you.

3) If I choose to hire you, what do you think your future in my company will be?  My meaning is, if I hire you, what are you goals for youself and how will they assist you to do the job you are applying for now, and also for your future career in my company (I am looking to understand your long term career goals).

The Rules:

Please make your competition entries within the contest dates.  Before or after these dates will make your entries invalid.  If you make entries while the contest is open, you are free to come here anytime and make corrections so as to give yourself the best chance to win my job, and this competition.  However, once October 1st is upon us, you may not edit your posts.

Grammar, structure, spelling, punctuation, creativity, and vocabulary errors are not going to be punished in final judgement.

The lack of enough information and details that will help support your value of trying to earn my job position, will be punished.  I sincerely hope that I see more than simple sentences.  The less you say about yourself, the more I think you either lack confidence in yourself to earn my job or lack the experience to be worthy of this job.  

You only need to answer one question.  You are welcome to answer two or all three questions but I will only choose one for critiquing and judgement.  If you think that by answering more than one question will give you a better chance to earn the job, please feel free to try and I will select your best essay answer as your entry.  Answering more than one question does not mean you have a better chance to win my job over someone who has answered only one question.  I understand that this is still an English contest and people have limitations, either with time or English.  Also, I do not discriminate people based on differences.  I hope everyone can have a try and learn from this.  This means that everyone has an equal and fair chance to win my job.

Friends, this is a job interview and you are applying for my job, whatever it is you want to be doing.  I do not concern myself with details about what job you wish to apply for, whether it is something you already do or if it is your dream job.  This is your decision.  What I do concern myself with is your ability to be professional as if I were a real boss doing this interview, and that you can show me enough English to convince me that you are the best person for this job.  

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My Presentation


      Dear Huangdi101, I am so glad to read your employment Ad that you are looking for a nanny. I shall lose no time to present myself to you as I love children so much. I am Smiling Angel who is a professional childcarer with a minimum of three years full time experience in childcare. I have obtained First Aid and CPR training for children and infants and I have also studied nutrition, health and safety for two years. 

      I once worked for Mr. Smith's family, for nearly three years.  Our job relationship came to an end when they had to immigrate to another country.  I was so sad to leave the children and say goodbye to the family because we got along with each other so well.  Now, I miss them so much. It’s really comforting that your advertisement gives me a hope to carry out my love for children again. I have got a good solid recommendation from my former employer who says “I love this lady, she’s the best, and she really takes care of my kids”. I hope this referral can convince you a bit.

      I was responsible for all the domestic routines related to the care of children such as bathing them, preparing formula meals, changing bed-linen, bed-making, washing and ironing the children’s clothing, towels and maintaining the children’s rooms and play areas in a clean and tidy state. I reckoned, a nanny’s prime responsibility is to meet all the physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs of your child. That means I have to make sure your baby is getting a balanced diet, has plenty of activities to stimulate development, loads of encouragement and, of course, lots of cuddles when needed.

      The best part about being a nanny is that I act as a very integral part and have a big impact on that child’s life. The family look forward to seeing me, they are happy to see me in the morning, and I have a very close bond with the children. It can be very rewarding when I teach a child to ride a bike and the steps and so on. All these things are very rewarding to work as a nanny.

      You might find that using a nanny is an attractive option because of the one-to-one care and attention. The fact that the nanny comes to you, rather than the other way around, can mean your child’s home routine is less disrupted. It is certainly more convenient for you, as you will be able to set off work without having to rush your child out of the house too. To choose this type of care option is not only for greater convenience, safety, but also job flexibility. After all, if your child is safely at home with a responsible carer, getting stuck in traffic or working late may lessen a family’s stress.


      If you offer me this chance, I am sure you will not only pleased with my specialized skills, a deep understanding of children, but also a genuine love of caring for children too.

      Dear Hunagdi101, thank you for reading my presentation. I am looking forward to your early reply.


                                                                                                                                     Regards,
                                                                                                                                 Smiling Angel

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Dear Smiling Angel,

I have read through your presentation and your interest on becoming the family nanny.   Before, we had an excellent nanny whom served us for several years, a Miss Fan Bing Bing.  She was a beautiful, kind, and attentive young girl but sadly I had to say goodbye to her so she could pursue her career in acting.  Now she has become a famous star and my son has missed her alot.  You will have some pretty exciting shoes to fill to replace Miss Fan, but I am sure you can do the job because, as you stated in your presentation, you are an "attractive" option.  

Let me just give you a bit of a background then.  My son is 6 years old now, just started studying elementary level in one of the city's finest schools.  He can be a handful, quite naughty, hates studying, watches too much television.  I hope that you could use your great skills to encourage him to have good virtues, habits, and also to view studying not as a boring chore forced upon children, but rather a fun and exciting method of improving one's self.  He eats almost anything and I am sure you will do just fine with your formulas.  Other than that, we sometimes require you to stay with him while his mother and I go on short trips or if we have late night work.  My son not only needs a nanny, but also a responsible and caring friend to guide and nurture him towards adulthood.  After reading your presentation, I feel you are exactly what I need in a nanny.  It is my pleasure to inform you, Smiling Angel, you are hired!

Regards

Huangdi101 CEO and Founder of Huangdi101's Goods &  Services Ltd

 

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Post comment Comment (10 replies)

Reply Tange 2011-10-8 23:04
i think you should  protected this email- privacy ;  Maybe the HR not willing to show this mail in public
Reply SmilingAngel 2011-10-10 07:15
Tange: i think you should  protected this email- privacy ;  Maybe the HR not willing to show this mail in public
There is nothing correlated  to privacy. It is an English Writing Contest. If you would like to give it a shot,  hit the target then. Alas, it seemed you didn't read my blog at all before answering my post, or am I misunderstood that you failed to understand my English? If so, give youself a chance, read it! Or let me have the honor to appreciate your suggestions as well as corrections.

My intention of this post is that I'd love to share with you guys and truly hope that readers could get some inspirations to create their own works.

Anyway, thanks for being so supportive.
Reply Tange 2011-10-10 19:01
SmilingAngel: There is nothing correlated  to privacy. It is an English Writing Contest. If you would like to give it a shot,  hit the target then. Alas, it seemed
hehe , i did not read your blog fully ,
Reply SmilingAngel 2011-10-11 21:18
Tange: hehe , i did not read your blog fully ,
I am a straightforward person, so I would like to be honest all the time, if my frankness offends you, I do apologize for that or please ignore me.

I just failed to understand.....

If me, I would definitely make sure the article I have read it thoroughly before giving my humble advices or comments. Otherwise, I think I am disqualified to leave any traces.....
Reply windy_liu 2011-10-12 20:47
SmilingAngel: I am a straightforward person, so I would like to be honest all the time, if my frankness offends you, I do apologize for that or please ignore me.

I
I support you!

I am grateful to you for sharing your beatiful english essay.
Reply SmilingAngel 2011-10-12 20:48
windy_liu: I support you!

I am grateful to you for sharing your beatiful english essay.
You are really sweet. Thank you
Reply windy_liu 2011-10-12 20:56
SmilingAngel: You are really sweet. Thank you
My English is poor.Reading your blogs is greatly useful for me to improve it.
Reply SmilingAngel 2011-10-12 20:59
windy_liu: My English is poor.Reading your blogs is greatly useful for me to improve it.
You know, we are students as well as teachers.
Reply windy_liu 2011-10-12 21:05
Great~!
Reply 异物 2011-10-23 01:47
LOLed on the 范冰冰 part.

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