Quality Control Business Management

Location:

Lake Village, AR, 71653

Salary:

Posted:

October 10, 2023

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COVER LETTER

Lashaun Childs

*************@******.***

870-***-****

**-**-****

Hiring Manager,

Quality Control 1st Shift

Dumas, Ar

Dear Hiring Manager,

I'm applying for a Quality Control position at your company. Based on the posted description, I'm confident that I am fully qualified for the position and will be a strong addition to your team. I would appreciate a job interview at your earliest convenience.

Please find my resume attached.

I can be reached at the number above or at my email address. Sincerely, Lashaun Childs

Lashaun Childs

622 Oak Street Lake Village Ar, 71653

• Contact No : 870-***-**** • Email : *************@******.***

Objective

To secure a position with a stable and profitable organization, where I can be a member of a team and utilize my business experience to the fullest. Education Details

• Business Management, Colorado Technical University 80%

Pursuing

Objective

Work Experience

• State Park

Assistant Manager/ Cashier

Jun 2011 - May 2016

Helped the manager kept the company store running smoothly by taking on some managerial tasks, such as overseeing employees and providing great customer service, as well as worked to resolve customer complaints, address customer concerns and explained company and store policy..

• Harvest Select Catfish

Quality Control (QC)

Feb 2005 - Nov 2008

I was responsible for the quality, food safety and esthetics of the product. Followed through on set processes and ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards. Checked appearance, odour, flavour, freshness, size, presence,absence of bones, blood and filth

• Double Quick Store #79

Cashier

Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

Welcome customers, assist them in answering their questions, helping them locate items, and providing advice or recommendations. I Operated scanners, scales, cash registers, and other electronics. ... Accepted payments, ensuring all prices and quantities are accurate and proving a receipt to every customer.

Field of Interests

• There is always something to learn, something to share with workers and/or managers, Quality is important to ensure the company prospers and the customers want to give you there business.

Skills

• Monitoring and examining each stage of production.Ensuring that all testing is performed to the highest standards, ability to carry out final inspection for this job, as well as looking out for a defect product

Strength & Hobbies

• I’ve always considered myself to have a very strong work ethic. I am committed to doing whatever it takes to meet deadlines. As part of a work placement I was working with a customer who had my team on a strict deadline. For reasons beyond my control, there was some confusion in the delivery of crucial documents, which didn’t get to our office until late on the afternoon before the deadline. Rather than go home, I volunteered to stay late and finish everything, ensuring that the deadline was met, and that the work was of a very good standard.”

With a concrete example, this candidate demonstrates that they are a hard worker who’s willing to be flexible and get on with the job if things don’t go to plan, rather than panicking or complaining.

The STAR Method

Each of the above examples use the STAR method, and it’s a fantastic approach to learn that makes sure each of your answers is structured effectively. The STAR method consists of the following:

Situation. Give the context of the example. What was the company and the project? Who was the client? Were you working in a team?

Task. Now move to the specifics and describe what your role in the project was, and what your goal was.

Action. Describe the actions that you took towards that goal. Be careful not to talk about the team’s contribution here – this part is your time to shine. How did you bring your team closer to that goal?

Result. Finally, talk about the outcome of the actions you took. If you can, slip some numbers in here. Saying that your boss told you ‘job well done’ is fine, but to be able to say you increased profits by 20% for that quarter is better and more concrete. When giving answers, many candidates will leave out important parts of the scenario they’re trying to explain. For instance, they might describe their task and what they did, but with no context it doesn’t make much sense.

Or they might talk eloquently about what they did, but fail to mention whether their actions actually brought any success.

By practising using the STAR technique and ensuring all your answers follow it, you can be sure that you cover all your bases.

It also helps you stay focused and concise, rather than having to jump backwards or forwards to explain important details you forgot to mention. You can read more about the STAR technique, including how to use it most effectively and some example answers, by reading this article.

Mistakes To Avoid

Some common errors when talking about your strengths include: Giving a list of strengths. Reeling off adjectives without any consideration for the job specification or without concrete examples to back them up can make your responses forgettable, and risks making you sound arrogant. Don't be scattershot. Think of the specific strengths you have which make you a good fit for that particular role. If you're not sure what skills to pick, read on for advice in that regard. Irrelevant answers. Any strengths you give should be related to the skills expected of the ideal candidate. For example, if you're applying for a job in accountancy, saying you're a great athlete is unlikely to enhance your application. Irrelevant answers may also suggest to the interviewer that your weaknesses lie in areas crucial to the job. Vague or general answers. You need to demonstrate self-awareness, so it isn't a good idea to say that you're strong in many respects but can't think of anything in particular. Back up your answers with short examples, and make sure you know your strengths in advance, since any hesitation risks undermining your answer. This is not a time to sit on the fence or be overly modest.

What If You Don't Know Your Strengths?

If you find yourself struggling to come up with a list of strengths, you might want to try some of these approaches:

Ask someone else. Getting a fresh perspective can help to bring out an accurate reflection of what you're really good at. Try asking someone who knows you well (such as a friend or colleague) what they think your strengths are.

Look back on past praise and achievements. Try to recall any praise or feedback you received as a student, or during any internships or work placements. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to keep a personal file of any positive feedback you receive throughout your education and employment. Similarly, review any achievements you have included on your CV, and identify what stands out.

Look at the key skills of others in a role similar to yours. Browse LinkedIn and see what skills and endorsements are most prominent in the profiles of people currently doing a similar role to the one you're looking at.

Final Thoughts

It's unlikely that you won't get asked any questions relating to your strengths. Throughout the interview, try to stay alert for opportunities and openings to communicate the strengths which are most relevant to the role. If you are asked about your previous employment or experience, try to share an example which relates to one of your strengths. If you can't find the opportunity, you may be asked if you have anything to add at the end of the interview, at which point you could offer a summary of your strengths, and emphasise how they make you the best candidate for the position. Perhaps the most important piece of advice to take on board is to always be honest. Blowing your interviewers away with talk of your amazing IT skills only for them to discover one week in that you are a technophobe will not go down well. It may even have you back on your job search, so think before you speak.

Was that useful? Be sure to check out our article on how to answer the other key question, What are your weaknesses?