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Admission essay excerpt
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
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.
