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Thank you for give me an opportunity to introduce myself to you. I am Jamil b Ahmad. Currently I am living in Pontian, Johor.

I have just completed my 3 years Diploma Civil Engineering from Politeknik Port Dickson with CGPA of 3.2. For my internship project, I worked with XYZ Sdn Bhd – construction division and I was assisting my Project Manager with Highway Construction Project.

Now, I would like to share something about my family background. We are a family of six members. My father is an Electrical Engineer at Siemens and my mother is a housewife. While, my sister and 2 brothers are still studying in school.

I am a passionate and determine person. I love photography so I am an amateur photographer and have displayed my work twice in the photography exhibitions in the city.

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a) During my free time, I enjoy socializing. Going out for a cup of coffee or for some healthy snack, meeting friends. My work is a sort of a lonely ride, and when I am not working I try to make up for the time I spend alone. But it’s not only about drinking or having fun. I also try to help my friends, with whatever they need. Someone builds a house, another one needs a help with his car repair, and so on. I do what I can.

b) I love to read books on building design, real stories, and also investigative novels. First of all I enjoy reading them, but I also believe that they help me to broaden my horizons, and to learn a lot of things which I can use in my work in architecture. If nothing else, they help me improve on my vocabulary and communication skills, and also they help my mind relax a bit.

c) Sports are my greatest passion. When I have some free time, I take a bicycle and go for a ride, or hit the swimming pool and spend an hour in the water. I try to have a healthy lifestyle. Considering how much time we spend sitting in work, I try to move as much I can while I am not working. It’s my way of staying healthy, and so far it’s been working great.

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During my studies I learned a lot of theory and practical subjects every semester that enhance my ability in the field of technical/ mechanical/ electrical/ management/ secretarial/ engineering/ networking/ accounting. For example, 3D Design, Networking, Communicative English and many more.

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JOB EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP DETAILS

My first job was during my internship as an Office Administrator for company XYZ Sdn Bhd back in 2021 for 6 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within this role I was responsible for managing company's log book, taking care of incoming post and parcels, answering customer emails and taking telephone calls, and managing the office supplies inventory. The skills and qualities I learned within this role made me a highly organized and proficient employee.

ACHIEVEMENTS

A key achievement of mine during this role was where I took on the additional duties of another office administrator work colleague who was off sick for three months.

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My six weeks internship at XYZ Sdn Bhd not only allowed me to grow personally, but it also helped me to gain new skills in basic technical/ mechanical/ electrical/ management/ secretarial/ engineering/ networking/ accounting and customer relationships—experience that I did not previously have. I also gained a better understanding of the technical/ mechanical/ electrical/ management/ secretarial/ engineering/ networking/ accounting industry, made a new network, and gained a few new references for the future. But most importantly, I gained a new sense of professionalism and a clearer view of what it meant to be in the professional world. Whereby, I am able to gain a better understanding of about the the things I have learned during my studies and able to apply it in the real world.

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I would describe my work style as highly collaborative. I am the type of person who like to work with a team, because to me it is easier to solve any problem when work together. One of my key strength is my communication skills, so I love the opportunity to work with people and ultimately communicate our collective vision or solution to help solve and overcome problem at any level.

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I am unique, because of my dedication to my work. For me, the most important thing in my life is the start up to my career As been mentioned in your job advertisement you need someone who is going to demonstrate passion and determination and by hiring me, this is exactly what you will be getting. This is not simply a job to me, but a good kick start to show case my ability in my life.

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In stressful situations, I do my best to stay calm and focus on a solution. For example, when I was the Program Director of .............. at my Polytechnic, I had committee members fail to complete their duty a few times. Instead of panicking, I approached the problem calmly and find ways to make sure the task completed and the program conducted ran as planned. Later, during the post mortem meeting I sat down with all committee members and we came up with a contingency plan so that in the future it wouldn’t happen again. In time, I didn’t have to deal with that type of stress again because we’d addressed what caused it.

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I’ve heard of your reputation in the industry, and I would be proud to work for a company with such an excellent track record and a strong example of leadership in the industry. I have recently read that the work culture here is top notch and that management supports continuing education and learning on the job while rewarding hard work. Based on this encouragement, I think that I would fit in perfectly with the team here to make an immediate impact.

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My time management skills were not the best in high school, but I’ve found that through completing my diploma, I quickly learnt how to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. So it’s something I want to keep working on when I’m in full-time employment.

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a) I believe that my greatest strength is the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently. I can see any given situation from multiple perspectives, which makes me uniquely qualified to complete my work even under challenging conditions. That problem solving allows me to be a better communicator. I am just as comfortable speaking to senior executives as I am junior team members. I think my ability to see all sides of an issue will make me a great asset to the team.

b) My strongest asset is my work ethic and my willingness to step in when needed. I’m not afraid to take on a difficult client or do a project that nobody else wants because those are the clients and projects that teach me the most. I typically love to work outside of my job description and do whatever is asked of me. I'm not above any single task, and I take great pride in my ability to step in and adapt to any situation to get the best results for the company.

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What I lack in years of experience, I make up for in my ability to learn quickly when I’m really passionate about something. When I saw your job advertisement, and from talking to you about the role today, I know this job is something I would be passionate about and I’m confident I could add a lot of value to your team.

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a) Yes, I can work under pressure. Working under pressure is one of the things I had to learn over time. I used to find it uncomfortable when I started. I’m often faced with a series of high-pressure situations where I’m needed to work under pressure, especially during my final year studying at.....I can say that I have mastered the art of performing under pressure without a sweat.

b) I perform better under pressure as I enjoy challenging tasks and finding easy, quick solutions for complicated situations. It’s like solving puzzles for me. During my industrial training, we often have to work on multiple projects at the same time. What my superior has taught me was to brainstorm solution to the problem that we have to face, after that the delegation of tasks and deadlines will took place to avoid overlapping of work. Through this method work done was quicker and we also achieve stronger team support.

c) The pressure does not make anyone happy, but since it is a part of our work life, I have developed the ability to work under pressure effortlessly. I have been in roles that required me to work under a lot of pressure since real-time escalations are always waiting. From working on my day-offs to working extra hours, I have done it all to keep work going. For this, I thank my seniors, who mentored me to handle pressure and stay calm when there is no time to rest. So the answer is yes! I can work under pressure without compromising on the quality of work.

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a) My greatest accomplishment is planning, designing, and developing a successful Corporate Social Responsibility program with my learning institution. I came up with the idea for a Corporate Social Responsibility program with the local community. I was the program director, me and my team was responsible for it from the beginning to the end, and it ended up being successful and beneficial.

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a) In five years, I see myself here at XYZ Sdn Bhd, contributing to the team and adding value for the branch. I love that you offer so many opportunities for professional development, and I want to grow with the company. So, I plan to master my role in the next few years, and hopefully can expand my knowledge,skills and experience as well and become better employer.

b) I know I want to learn .......... and ........... skills, which is why I’m so excited about this role and this company – I think I’ll develop personally and professionally here. If I had to say exactly, I’d like to be in a position where I can make a positive change. So that might mean stepping into a team leader role, before stepping into a senior management role.