Hi,
Last time I will bother this thread with requests to look over my application I promise. I have cut it down and am in the process of sending them over.
What is it that most attracts you to the UNSW Co-op Program and the academic field(s) that you have chosen?
My desire to be admitted into the UNSW Co-Op Program is predominantly due to my personal ambition in pursuing marketing as a career. The Co-Op Program has attracted me due to the high employment prospects following graduation due to its active prioritisation of valuable work experience. This will undoubtedly accelerate my career trajectory by propelling me closer to my long term goal of becoming a marketing consultant and business leader. As a highly ambitious, self-motivated individual, I value the Co-Op Program as it will challenge my limitations by pushing me outside my comfort zone to reach success, as well as enrich both my personal and professional life in which I will be fortunate enough to connect with like-minded mentors.
Please list any other activities that have not been listed above. You must include the year(s) in which you were involved (e.g. 2009-2011 or 2010-present). Only list activities/achievements that you have been actively involved in, during the last two years.
In 2018, I have participated in Generation Entrepreneur’s Initiate 48, a weekend hackathon where students in groups were encouraged to create a start-up enterprise in two days. In 2017, I had taken part in the Business Leadership Conference held at the University of Sydney and the Business Leadership Masterclass Conference at Western Sydney University. Both these conferences taught me the essential components of a visionary business leader, as well as soft skills regarding communication and critical thinking.
Select one or two activities from either list in Question 1 and tell us the most important things you gained or learned from these activities. Do not just provide a list of dot points.
I believe that achieving the Diamond Award for volunteering was a significant achievement because it taught me the importance of commitment and hard work. Being part of the school’s volunteering committee has developed me by teaching me time management, team work and leadership skills through delegation and handling important tasks. Key examples include having to work around deadlines in ensuring all necessary products were brought to be sold in food stalls and to find time to attend meetings regularly.From being a Peer Support Leader in 2016, I learnt the importance of compassion and empathy, as well as being an active team player. This was derived from my experiences alongside other leaders, where I was expected to be a role model for my younger peers. I had to work cooperatively with others and enhance my communication skills whilst creating effective presentations and activities that educate others regarding life skills such as resilience.
What do you regard as your key strengths and areas for improvement?
My strengths are my work ethic and resilience. My relentless pursuit for success is reflected within my willingness to learn from my mistakes and to continue persevering. I believe that it is important to recognise that there is always room for improvement. I consistently ask for constructive feedback and strategies on how to enhance my performance, in order for me to improve each and every day. There are several personal characteristics that I endeavour to improve upon. I place high expectations to consistently perform at a commendable standard, and as a result, I place pressure upon myself. To rectify this, I advise myself to relax and focus upon aspects in my control. Another aspect I can improve is learning to have a balance. I commit myself to a lot of activities, resulting in putting pressure on myself. To counteract this, I changed my focus to recognising the quality of my time spent in these activities over the quantity, so I can learn where to spend my time more wisely.
Tell us about a situation where you were effective as a leader and/or as a team player. E.g. describe how you significantly influenced others, or contributed to the effective operation/successful outcome of a situation or team.
In 2016, I was part of an Indian cultural dance team in school. I along with my team members were expected to remember the choreography and positions as well as practice consistently in preparation for upcoming performances. In the lead up time before the performance, my team leader was unable to find time to supervise our rehearsals due to school commitments. Hence, she had entrusted the task to me to ensure the team members were prepared. I substituted her role by carving out spare time in which I had personally assisted students in learning and performing choreography, ensured the performance ran smoothly by running frequent rehearsals and checking for technical issues in playing soundtracks. My efforts in ensuring that everyone knew what to do resulted in a successful running of a well-coordinated and synchronised piece.
Drawing on your experience or involvement in a part-time job, community or school activity, describe how you overcame a challenging situation and what you learnt from the experience.
Challenging situations were presented to me as I participated in designing and running a café in the course of a week, as part of a school activity, the Australian Business Week. Due to limited time constraints and the enormity of the tasks ahead of us, there were tensions and stress levels rising due to not having the time to purchase the necessary food supplies as part of our self-governed business. If not successfully completed, our team would be heavily penalised due to lack of preparation. To overcome this, I took it upon myself to purchase and bring the food supplies due to me having greater accessibility to a nearby food store. My actions helped reduce the team’s stress levels and enabled them to concentrate on other important aspects, such as presentation and the CEO report. From this stressful experience, I learnt the importance of being a supportive team member in having to considering the needs of the group above personal interests in order to achieve a successful output.
Describe an achievement in the workplace and/or designing, building, programming or creating something. Your example might relate to recent work experience, a part time job or a major non-school based project you have undertaken. You might choose to highlight your creativity; the ability to see alternatives; come up with many varied or original ideas; or willingness to try/learn new things.
For the past six years, I have been an active performer both in school based cultural events along with participating in external events. I have delved into my passion for dancing. From a young age, due to have limited access to external dance training, I have been learning dance online through tutorials, and have self-choreographed routines. A particular achievement was in 2016, where I had challenged myself by working with other students in creating an evocative modern dance routine as part of our dramatic performance. I had single handedly choreographed and taught my fellow team members participating and thought of costume ideas and formations. I had also experimented by fusing multiple dance styles together to cater to individual talents and learning ability. Our team’s creativity was appreciated by our drama teacher, who had selected us to perform on stage in front of a large audience of 700 students. This moment was a particular achievement for me, as it involved me stepping outside my comfort zone to a style I was previously unfamiliar with, and required me to develop stronger communication skills in order to correct misunderstandings. It also helped me build confidence as I was given the opportunity to share my passion.
What sort of graduate position do you imagine yourself in after University?
If being granted the opportunity to be a Co-Op Scholar, I would utilise the transferrable skills obtained to cater towards my personal objective in being a marketing consultant of a reputable company. The skills I will obtain from studying marketing regarding the creation of a brand image will enable me to better service my employer in creating personality, differentiation and competitive advantage for a company.
Why should you be selected as a UNSW Co-op Program Scholar? Describe the personal qualities and values that differentiate you and that you would bring to the UNSW Co-op Program.
As an ambitious leader, I believe that I am suited to be a future Co-op Program Scholar. My school years have been a tumultuous journey in which I have aimed in breaking past my comfort zone through endeavoring to attain my personal goals through taking risks. This has developed my communication skills and confidence, which I understand will be beneficial for building high quality relationships with prospective clients. My time spent at school has enhanced my time management and organizational skills, as shown through my achievement of the prestigious Reuben F Scarf Award in 2017. I will definitely be a great asset to the company through my ability to engage in critical thinking. My unbreakable work ethic coupled with enhanced ability to work under pressure will serve me well in servicing the needs of my prospective employer, as I am able to thrive in the fast paced corporate world. My passion will benefit my employers, as I will commit and perform to my highest potential.
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