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When asked about my strength, especially during interviews, I can think of one thing above others, and that is, my social skills. That’s what made me a great salesperson, an effective manager and team player. I love working with people and addressing their needs the best way possible. Through practical sales experience, I learned how to deal with different types of people, especially the customers. Time and again, I’ve pushed myself to boundaries, trying to meet deadlines and doing my best to deliver timely service to clients with help from my team. From working as an executive secretary, I’ve come a long way and have worked my way up into becoming a sales and services manager. And I know that there are greater heights for me to conquer through higher business learning and fully developed managerial skills. With vision, tenacity, and perseverance, I believe that I can carve a brighter future through MBA education.
Sample outline:
I. Introduction
A. my best trait
i. excellent social skills
ii. love for working with other people
iii. being a team player
iv. thinking about the needs of the client
v. pushing boundaries to make things happen
B. my climb to the success ladder
i. starting as an exec secretary
ii. working hard to become a manager
iii. getting an MBA degree to achieve higher learning and be a better manager
II. About myself
A. Being a career woman
i. experience in the sales field
ii. leading the team to achieve sales targets and optimum business performance
iii. handling customer complaints
iv. organizing promotional launch
v. ensuring compliance to company standards
B. My skills
i. effective sales person
ii. excellent negotiating skills
iii. fluent in English communication
iv. good computer skills
v. marketing and management skills
III. Applying for an MBA program
A. having a bachelor’s degree in Commerce at _______
B. gaining practical experience in management, PR, sales, and marketing
C. traits deemed beneficial to my success
i. self-motivation
ii. ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
iii. having the spirit of team work
iv. effective communication skills
v. strong coaching and feedback skills
vi. planning and organization
D. my motivations
i. to be a competent manager and leader
ii. use updated business skills to my advantage
iii. be able to contribute more to the company
iv. realize my full potentials
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The world of business and marketing is constantly changing on a global scale, and in order to stay on top on it, it is my fervent belief that graduate level education plays a huge role. My background in business and administration, as well as my natural interest in business and entrepreneurship, has propelled me to pursue a Master’s degree in Business Administration at _____ University. With global competition and shifting technological advancements influencing the course of both small-time businesses and established companies nowadays, it is important I believe to continually gain new insights and updates, in the hopes of applying these newfound knowledge to my future career, whether as part of a company or in the management of my own business.
I. Introduction
A. Explains the role of graduate level education in coping with the changing world of business
B. Explains how my business degree and my interest in business and commerce make me a good candidate for the program
C. Explains why constant updates in the field of business are important in my future career as well as my future plans in putting up my own business
II. Personal Qualities
A. Interest in the field of business at an early age
B. Realization that academic understanding along with motivation and creativity is also important
C. Enthusiastic to respond to different challenges
III. Scholastic Background
A. Currently taking up a degree in Bachelor’s in Business Administration at ___________
B. Cumulative GPA of 3.402
C. Participates in extra-curricular activities associated with my chosen business degree
D. Graduating on September 2010
IV. Professional Competencies and Experience
A. Worked in various companies for part-time positions
B. Gained more understanding on business functions and complex business organizations on a worldwide scale
V. Choosing an MBA
A. Inherent interest in business studies have greatly influenced my decision to take up an MBA
B. Looking forward to various academic challenges that will contribute to my knowledge and skills in the area of business
C. More than personal fulfillment, obtaining an MBA will prepare me for my future career and hopefully on managing a business on my own
I came from a family who made constant use of street smarts to survive living in Nigeria. Both of my parents have not even finished secondary education. However, my hardworking mother never wanted the same fate for me. She never dare imagine me as a mainstay in the sweltering, overpopulated streets of Lagos, in danger of becoming the next victim of violence. It is a city full of tribal and religious tensions, forever waiting to explode. Yet, this was where I had learned leadership and discipline. It was hard enough to live in a dangerous neighborhood, but to concentrate in my studies while helping my parents sell market goods during my free time seemed next to impossible. I made a game out of it, giving points to myself for everyday I was able to fulfill all my duties. If I had to add the points together and redeem them in a form of money, I would now be a very rich man. With points in my imaginary bank, I was able to get a college degree in Economics. This made sense to me because I had always been interested in supply and demand. My parents’ daily toil in the market awakened me to this idea since I was just a young boy. I was also interested in the idea of rewarding a job well done, as I used to do to myself. An Economics degree also made me understand how some countries could rise and fall. I want to be able to control the rise of a future business.
Here in the United States, I worried more about social acceptance and understanding. I am, after all, a minority among minorities, a black Muslim. The dangers that I was exposed to back home had taught me how to put on a brave front. However, I realized there was no need to be afraid. Even though there were still people who would look at me curiously when I don my traditional Nigerian clothes, everything is almost perfect. I say almost perfect, because we are always still working toward perfection. I am now aiming to enroll into an MBA program, hoping that this will enhance whatever business skills I already have. I want to be able to create a safer environment, in which my parents can sell their goods. Maybe I can convince them to start a new business, aside from selling in a market stall. An MBA degree is a special tribute I give to my parents. My parents value education, though they were not so lucky to become fully educated. It is with gratitude that I turn to them, looking back to the day I received my Economics diploma. It is with hope that I face my future, hopefully with an MBA degree that can help not just myself but my beloved parents to survive their plight.
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Question:
Please describe your career goals and your educational objectives in participating in _____ University’s program.
Growing up in Taipei, I was exposed to the world of business and politics. A few close relatives had become very active campaigners for local politicians or had become politicians themselves. Not everyone was lucky to win a position, but had already displayed leadership within their political parties. My own parents, meanwhile, enjoyed co-ownership of a chain of laundromats with my cousins. This constant exposure to world of business and politics had prompted me to pursue a double major in Business Administration and Economics while in college. I already knew that two of my four siblings were keen on being part of the laundromats’ management, so I decided that I had to make my own career choice. Though politics is the most popular venue for leadership, I ultimately chose the world of business. I already have the combined knowledge of how to manage a business and how a business is affected by world economies. However, I need something that will further strengthen not just my knowledge but also my credibility.
As I move forward to another chapter in my life, I face a new world here in the United States. This chapter is, however, still part of the whole story that is my life. I know that this chapter will mostly focus on the leadership and knowledge part. My family are still in Taiwan where their skills continue to run the family business. I am now aiming to earn an MBA degree, so I can become a member of the corporate world. Through my experiences and education, I know that I am now ready for a chance to immerse in corporate politics. An MBA degree will polish the skills that I already have into something that will hopefully into a top corporation. It has always been a dream for me to become part of companies that have made big names for themselves. Though helping out manage our laundromats had given me some insight into how businesses are run, becoming so successful and well-renowned has always intrigued and challenged me. How did these businesses rise above that have soon failed? The answer must lie in good leadership. I want to be a part of businesses that practice good leadership.
Where I will make my mark one day I will leave that to my destiny. However, I still have high hopes that after getting an MBA degree, I can work with top corporations here in the United States. After having learned my craft in the best way possible, I want to start my own smaller business from scratch in Taiwan. I do not want to inherit a business; I want to create a business whose foundation is good leadership and proper management. I know that I can achieve all of this with an MBA.
Question: Discuss your leadership or managerial style as it plays out in an organizational or group setting.
Every member is given importance in my team. There are no extremes of superstars and overlooked or neglected members; people know that their voices can be heard on an equal basis. There are, of course, people who are more introverted and will take a lot more urging to speak up. Others simply want to be assigned a job, perform to the best of their abilities, and be over it. More outgoing ones are not surprisingly very open with their ideas. However, they have also learned to become more sensitive about other people’s opinions. With the light and accessible climate that I create, they have proven to be important contributors to many of our projects.
I like managing people and help them feel more satisfied with what they do. Though there is a definite hierarchy of positions, the needs of all the employees are being taken care of. A suggestion box has become an important and welcomed addition to our office. Some suggestions can be amusing, but most are very helpful in the improvement of how the office is being run. It is great to know that many team members are concerned about how the whole system works. With this kind of environment, team members can and do get inspired.
There are still moments of disputes, like any other office or organizational environment. These are healthy ingredients as long as they do not get personal. Disputes can get out of hand, and it is best to cut them from their roots. All sides are given a chance to express themselves and are also required to listen to others. I make sure that I listen well into this exchange for me to be able to decide what to do later on. However, there are challenging cases that are more difficult to judge. I make sure that arguments stay on the intellectual level and that I remain a fair and level-headed mediator.
Though I have presented my members with a mild-mannered persona, I can be strict when it comes to making sure the rules are followed. The atmosphere may be friendly, but this does not mean that rules must be easily broken or ignored. Those who have broken the rules are, of course, listened to; there may be special reasons for what they have done. If their reasons do not sufficiently justify their actions, the appropriate actions will still apply.
All in all, my style of leadership is all about being personable within the organization itself. In this way, we can present genuine warmth to our clients or alliances. Members of the team are able to work together efficiently, with the desire to smooth down any budding tension as soon as possible.
