538 Smithe Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 0A6
September 19, 2021
Technical Writing 301
University of British Columbia
2329 West Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Dear Technical Writing 301 Colleagues,
I would like to apply for a professional writing team member position for the duration of Winter Term 1, as announced on the Technical Writing 301 course website this month. I am a 4th year Bachelor of Computer Science student who will be graduating from University of British Columbia in December 2022.
Pursuing a career in software development, I am currently employed as a web engineer co-op at Article, and will be working there until December 24th. My previous internship was working as an iOS mobile developer at Later for 4 months at the beginning of May 2020. Apart from exploring computer science, I completed a Master of Music at Western University and have worked there as a vocal coach, guiding opera singers for 4 years.
After working as a software engineer and musician, I developed strong communication, teamwork, organization and time management skills. During my current internship, I write technical documentation in a detail-oriented manner, frequently proofreading and self-editing the text to make it as clear and informative as possible for the reader. Although I can reliably complete my assigned tasks on time, I am actively working towards improving the speed at which I finish my assignments.
As a student, the more I learn about a subject, the more curious I am about exploring that topic. My favourite part of learning is being able to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills to my everyday life. Taking Technical Writing 301, I look forward to discovering writing techniques that I can use when working as a student or professional engineer.
Thank you for considering my application. Should I be eligible for the position, please email me at leesamantha@live.com.
Sincerely,
Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee