28 Bukit Sedap Road
Singapore 279925
fangyong213@gmail.com
5th September 2010
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to apply for the gameplay programmer position at Ubisoft Singapore that was posted on the Ubisoft corporate website on 26 August 2010. I am currently in the middle of my fourth year at the National University of Singapore, pursuing a Computer Engineering B.Eng.
As you can see from my enclosed CV, I enjoy playing games, in particular the Prince of Persia series. I have played The Sand of Times 3 times already, each time the next installment of the series was released.
I want to play a part in making games, by programming the code and graphics of the games. In following my interest, I have created a few simple games using Adobe Flash by following tutorials on the Internet.
During my studies in the National University of Singapore, I was the Producer of a team of 5 people that had created an original computer game called Wendy the Germ using the software Game Maker. Thus, I have some experience in the process of producing a computer game and am able to work well in a team. I could send you the executable of the game and documentation of the game by email. My undergraduate studies have also given me knowledge of programming languages like that of C, C++, OpenGL and Python.
I am enthusiastic about the learning opportunities in your company. Thank you for taking the time to read my application. I look forward to speaking with you on this opportunity. I can be reached anytime via email at fangyong213@gmail.com or my cellphone, +65 97951111.
Yours Sincerely,
Foo Fang Yong
Hi Fang Yong =)
ReplyDeleteI think there's a need to include the address of the company that you're applying to below the date. For the signing off, "Yours Sincerely" should be changed to "Yours Faithfully" since you're uncertain to whom you're writing to. It is good that in individual paragraphs, you have fulfilled the requirements by talking about your technical skills and soft skills. However, it would be better if your fourth paragraph is shifted to right below the opening paragraph, because then the person can see right away what technical skills you have.
You wrote about being "able to work well in a team". Perhaps it would be good if you can elaborate more about your soft skills in a separate paragraph? Like what experiences you gained as the Producer of the team.
It's great you included about "enjoying playing games" and "following your interest" in the 2nd and 3rd paragraph because it shows the person your individuality. It would be better if they're written after describing your technical skills and soft skills. Also, you would not be sure if the person has seen your CV, so it's better to exclude the part "as you can see from my enclosed CV".
Overall the tone is humble and positive :) keep it up! By the way, Wendy the Germ sounds interesting! Will like to try the game =D
Hi Fang Yong,
ReplyDeleteHey being a game-play programmer is something I want to try someday too! I think your letter has included all the relevant information the employer might want to see - and that's great. However, like what Wanqi said, I'd think your letter can be even better if you work on the organization a bit. I'm not very sure if I am correct on this - but I think that "B.Eng" goes before your degree field. Perhaps you might want to check that up?
By the way, if possible - could you upload and include a copy of the job description so that we can better see if your letter is okay? Thanks! =)
Lastly - highlighting that one of your favourite games is Prince of Persia (which Ubisoft developed) is nice - I think this will really help catch their attention.
Hi Fang Yong!
ReplyDeleteYes I agree with the 2 of them that you should include the organisation's address after the date! This is quite important!
Maybe you can also state the relevant modules that you have taken to showcase what skills you have learnt school! Also, you might want to briefly describe the game that you have created so as to entice the company to want to try out the game too!=)
You also mentioned that you have 'some' experience. I feel that you should not state the word 'some' because this would cause the employers to think twice about hiring you.
Lastly, you might want to add that you will be calling the company in 5 days time after the application deadline as what Ms Lim mentioned.=)