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Nathanalgren Posted 15 years ago
Letter Writing
Motivation Letter for MSc Finance, International Finance or Corporate Finance.
I need to write a motivation letter for my application to MSc Finance and related programs, I am at the beginning of the process and I would like to write an unusual but nice letter.
I have an idea but I don't know how it would be, so I wanted to ask you guys. What if I tell them about my life and tell them what the certain experiences brought me and affected me to be interested in Finance? And in the paragraphs I can have a certain concepts.. Like Quick thinker.. Ambitious.. or diversity.. etc
For instance, "I worked in a grocery shop when I was 5 and I was able to make all the calculations about money and learned how to read and write even before I started going to school, I believe this was the starting point of my interest in finance and moreover, it helped me a lot to improve my quick thinking skills as I needed to make calculations from my mind for the customers and tell them how much they needed to pay"
I just wrote this now without even thinking to make my point. The basic format is "I did bla bla, and it provided me the skill of blabla and this skill is very important for a finance guy.. blabla" and it goes in a chronocial order.
How does that sound? Well I have never seen a motivation letter yet, so I have no idea. I wanted to write my own, before I see examples, so I am not affected. If mine really sucks, then I will look at others.. lol
Thanks a lot.
I have an idea but I don't know how it would be, so I wanted to ask you guys. What if I tell them about my life and tell them what the certain experiences brought me and affected me to be interested in Finance? And in the paragraphs I can have a certain concepts.. Like Quick thinker.. Ambitious.. or diversity.. etc
For instance, "I worked in a grocery shop when I was 5 and I was able to make all the calculations about money and learned how to read and write even before I started going to school, I believe this was the starting point of my interest in finance and moreover, it helped me a lot to improve my quick thinking skills as I needed to make calculations from my mind for the customers and tell them how much they needed to pay"
I just wrote this now without even thinking to make my point. The basic format is "I did bla bla, and it provided me the skill of blabla and this skill is very important for a finance guy.. blabla" and it goes in a chronocial order.
How does that sound? Well I have never seen a motivation letter yet, so I have no idea. I wanted to write my own, before I see examples, so I am not affected. If mine really sucks, then I will look at others.. lol
Thanks a lot.
Top answer
You might wish to view this thread: Regarding an unusual letter, I personally like unusual letters. But most don't. If you writing something different, only a few will really like it.
- You might wish to view this thread: Regarding an unusual letter, I personally like unusual letters.
- But most don't.
- If you writing something different, only a few will really like it.
- For me, that's okay.
- It is sort of like having a creative resume.
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Thank you very much for your input. The thing is, I have a very low GPA (2.43) and relatively good scores from the tests (GMAT:710, TOEFL:103). So I need something different to take their attention.
"Diversity" could be the key in this, as I have BS&MS degree in Teaching Math. I know Math, I know Education, I know how to teach. I worked as a teacher, tutor, photographer, I am Turkish, I
"Diversity" could be the key in this, as I have BS&MS degree in Teaching Math. I know Math, I know Education, I know how to teach. I worked as a teacher, tutor, photographer, I am Turkish, I
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Forgot to add, I currently work in a bank as an assistant supervisor in the Commercial Credits Allocation department.
I think drawing an outline is the most important thing, writing is easy. That is why I am not attempting to write until I have a clear outline. I saw the template you provided in the link, looks pretty simple but effective.
PS: I can definitely beat that gi
I think drawing an outline is the most important thing, writing is easy. That is why I am not attempting to write until I have a clear outline. I saw the template you provided in the link, looks pretty simple but effective.
PS: I can definitely beat that gi
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The low GPA is a hurdle, but not an impossible hurdle.
You are going to need to focus on exceptional other attributes. Simply possessing other attributes (I am smart, creative, handsome, kind, generous, and muscular) won't cut it.
Instead, you're going need to show how you applied your skills. What difference did you make? How have your improve your life and the lives of those
You are going to need to focus on exceptional other attributes. Simply possessing other attributes (I am smart, creative, handsome, kind, generous, and muscular) won't cut it.
Instead, you're going need to show how you applied your skills. What difference did you make? How have your improve your life and the lives of those
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The first draft, here I go. I wrote this at work, and it is far from being even okay, but it is a start. I hope with the input of you (meaning all of you, in addition to Mountain Hiker), it will get even better.
I wanted to add information about that I was working all the time during my first years in the college, which is why my GPA is low, but I didn't know how to phrase that. And in m
I wanted to add information about that I was working all the time during my first years in the college, which is why my GPA is low, but I didn't know how to phrase that. And in m
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The first draft, here I go. I wrote this at work, and it is far from being even okay, but it is a start. I hope with the input of you (meaning all of you, in addition to Mountain Hiker), it will get even better.Given that you wrote a quick draft without much thought, I'll provide a quick response too without much thought: Let me know when you've given your best effo
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oh no no, I think you misunderstood me, I have been thinking about it for more than a week, as you could see from my previous posts, I wrote that thing you quoted for the grammar mistakes if there is any (which in my opinion is very easy to fix in an essay). I was hoping you could help me with the structure and context.
And this IS my best effort for the context and structure so far, but
And this IS my best effort for the context and structure so far, but
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The first draft, here I go. I wrote this at work, and it is far from being even okay, but it is a start.
It is hard to misunderstand those sentences. Clear your mind and your desk, and write your letter at home when you have time to focus on it. Provide your best effort. If "your first draft, one that you wrote at work that is far from being okay, but is a start" is your bes
It is hard to misunderstand those sentences. Clear your mind and your desk, and write your letter at home when you have time to focus on it. Provide your best effort. If "your first draft, one that you wrote at work that is far from being okay, but is a start" is your bes
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Well, I do not have time at home, this is my best effort, help me or not. I work two jobs to finance my studies, and I teach on the weekends and at nights. Next time I edit it, will be again on Monday when I am at work. And you do not have to help me, just tell me you don't want to help me, that is alright.
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