Hey I am currently in the process of applying for a Msc. For this I need to send in a motivational letter. Can someone take the time to have a look at it and give me some comments?
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To whom it may concern:
I, ***, am currently a student in the *** (Master in ***) programme. I would like to apply for the ‘Master of science in ***’ programme, for the academic year 2006/2007.
My academic background is one first in the practice evolving to theory. I obtained my Bachelor degree in social work in 2005. After this I knew I wanted to go further in to the theory. Having worked (internships) in Finland and South Africa, I saw that industrial relations and social policy could make a large difference in opportunities and changes. This one of the reasons why I am currently writing my dissertation, in order to receive the title of master in comparative European social studies on the influence of trade union ideology on collective industrial relations. In the coming year I want to go further and do further research on social dialogue on EU level (Europeanization of industrial relations) and the European social model, the implementation of the Lisbon strategy.
My field of interests goes however further then the mentioned topics thus far. The decline of trade union membership is a topic much discussed. My interest lays also in this, more specific how trade unions adapt to the end of (which beck et al describe as) the work society; the legitimisation of trade unions in this new world of work.
My foreign internships, the *** programme in the Netherlands helps me to adapt to new circumstances; a condition, which in my opinion vital to fulfil an intensive masters years as the Msc in *** is. To profit fully from the personal learning opportunities provided when studying in a international class. Next to this I consider myself as being a team player, but not hiding for responsibility or own initiative.
My ambitions for doing the Msc in *** are two fold. First I want to grab this opportunity to deepen and enrich my knowledge in industrial relations. Second I want to develop my experience in research and become a fuller researcher. I am convinced that both targets can be reached.
Considering my qualifications, interest and motivation, I very much hope that you will consider me for the Master of Science *** programme.
Yours faithfully,
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