Sunday, March 22, 2009

Biodata (Post #6)

My name is Chan Hwee Cher. I am currently a 3rd year Life Sciences undergraduate at the National University of Singapore. This degree provided me with opportunities to develop laboratory competency and learn research techniques. However, I did not restrict myself to research in the life sciences or teaching. I decided to further my studies in Physiotherapy in Australia after I graduated in May 2009.

Besides studying, I joined various Co-Curricular Activities to enrich my university life.I was appointed by NUS Singapore Anti-Narcotic Association as Public Relations Manager during 2007/08 and as Secretary during 2008/09. As a member of the main committee, I organized various activities such as seminars, bazaars, and exhibitions. From these activities, I gained leadership skills, organizing skills, and interpersonal communication skills. I do believe these experiences will benefit me in my future career.

During vacation, I worked as a sales executive where I learned to serve customers and some of the basic daily operations of a company. During the summer of 2008, I worked as a Food Host in an amusement park located in Ohio, USA. Due to my impressive performance, I was promoted as a Team Leader. I learned to deal with administrative matters, liaise with suppliers, and work peacefully with people from different background.

Next, I also enjoy playing sports since I was young. Among all the sports I played, archery is my favorite. My proudest achievement would be being selected as the district representative and winning second runner up in the Johor State Archery Tournament 2004.

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12 comments:

  1. Daniel LokeMarch 22, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Hey Cher,

    Your biodata is very informative, and the reader would definitely know more about you after reading it.

    I agree with you that your degree has developed your expertise in research, however, I strongly believe that you are a much better person after the process of studying for the degree. Can you think of any 'soft' skills (e.g. tenacity, patience) you have picked up from you course? Furthermore,what valuable lessons have you learnt from archery?

    On the whole, your biodata prompts me to find out more about you, so I guess a potential employer could possibly want to interview you after reading your biodata.

    Just a note, there are slight grammatical errors in your post.

    "I decided to further my studies" (para 1)- "I have decided to/intend to further my studies"

    "learned" - "learnt"

    (N.B. I am a grammar freak, so I really hope you don't mind ;P)

    On the whole, well done!

    Daniel

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  2. AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Hello Cher!

    After reading your Bio data I’ll be really excited to meet you if I were the employer. Your profile shines in the sense that it shows much of an outgoing person you are! All these rich global experiences and interpersonal skills you have developed is definitely a million times more valuable as compared to academic wise.

    However it seemed a little informal from the way you phase certain sentences, maybe by working on that a little it will definitely perfect your bio data!

    ShiHui

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  3. cherMarch 23, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    Hi Daniel,

    Firstly, thanks for your comment. I am glad that you able to point out my weaknesses and suggestions about including soft skills that I have picked up from my course and valuable lessons learnt from archery.I will be more careful next time.

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  4. cherMarch 23, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Hi Shi hui,

    Thanks for your comment. I will try to rephrase my sentences in order to make it more formal.

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  5. Brad BlackstoneMarch 24, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Thanks for this bio, Cher! There are so many achievements that you can be proud of (not the least of which is surviving Cedar Point and all those rides for one summer!). I can see, too, that you have no intention of slowing down. It's very admirable that you have chosen physical therapy as a vocation. I wish you the best as you continue your studies in Australia!

    p.s. "learned" works fine by me! But the followings sentence could be altered: I HAVE decided to further my studies in physiotherapy in Australia after I graduate(d) in May 2009. ---I'm worse than Daniel!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Hello Cher,

    Interesting biodata you have. I wouldn't dare to say otherwise for fear that you would shoot me an arrow when I am walking around in Science. (Not quite a difficult target since I am so huge). You listed so some of your strengths, achievements and interesting experiences which definitely make people want to know more about you. I wish you good luck when you pursue your further studies in Australia!

    Neo.. no. Moses (:

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  7. freakydollsMarch 26, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Hello Cher!

    I thought that your biodata has listed your achievements and brought out your strong points very well! From what I read, you seem like a really efficient and good “worker”, in the sense that you are able to organize and see things through, as well as “deal with administrative matters” and liaise with people from different backgrounds. Sounds like someone who gets things done rather than just talk about it. If I were a prospective employer, I would definitely consider employing you as you seem like a great person to work with! (:

    Since the grammar freaks of our class has already pointed out the grammar bloopers, I shall just say I agree with Shi Hui that working on (your sentence structure) a little will definitely perfect your bio data! (:

    Cheers!
    Wan Yu

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  8. swayApril 1, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Hello Cher,

    Your biodata has brought the reader’s attention to your various achievements and aspirations. The fact that you decided to pursue a further degree in Physiotherapy after graduation truly reflects you as a diligent person who constantly scouts knowledge. Your work and travel experience also enhanced you as a all-rounder, because I see you as someone whom can readily adapt to different working and living environment. As an employer, I will hire you for sure.

    I wish you all the best for your future endeavors!

    xoxp

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  9. cherApril 17, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Brad,
    Thanks for your comment!You are not only my tutor in class but also a very helpful electronic English tutor. You have taught me so much, more than what i expected from a lecturer. Lastly,"I have decided to further my studies in physiotherapy in Australia after I graduate in May 2009" as the correction for the above mistake.

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  10. cherApril 17, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Moses,
    This is the first time you comment on my post. Thanks you for sparing your precious time for reading my post and gave good comments.I will not be able to shoot you as i have no chance to practise archery since i graduated from my high school.

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  11. cherApril 17, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Hi Wan Yu,
    This is also the first time i receive comments from you.Thanks you for your positive feedback. Regarding the restructure of the sentences, do you have any suggestion for me?

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  12. cherApril 17, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Hi Shi Wei,
    Thanks for your comments!I really glad that you did appreciate my biodata and think that i am "someone whom can readily adapt to different working and living environment".Thanks you once again.

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