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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Search results for 'tag:Motivation letters tag:Sample' matching tags 'Motivation letters' and 'Sample'</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aMotivation+letters+tag%3aSample&amp;tag=Motivation+letters,Sample&amp;orTags=0</link><description>Search results for 'tag:Motivation letters tag:Sample' matching tags 'Motivation letters' and 'Sample'</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CSMOD (Build: 3122.28339)</generator><item><title>Motivation letter! Would anyone check this for me, please?</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/MotivationLetterWouldAnyoneCheck/gcqmr/post.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 19:46:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:515780</guid><dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator><description>&lt;p&gt;Hi to everyone, I found this forum very useful and all of you guys helped a lot. :-) according to your advices and sample letters I tried to write my own motivation letter. I need it&amp;nbsp;to apply&amp;nbsp;for two-month working experience in England (within my studies). Could I ask anyone to check my letter, please please please? I am not english so as I suppose there are gonna be many mistakes. Sorry in advance! Thanks a lot!!! :-) &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Katka, the Czech republic&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There you go...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;Dear Madam,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;I am hereby writing to apply for a two-month working experience in England, in which I am particularly interested. My name is Katerina Vaculikova and I am a 21 years old student in my second year of studies, at the St. Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology, PalackÃ½ University, Olomouc. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;The purpose of this letter is not only to describe my &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.englishforums.com/English/MotivationLetterUniversity-Application/zqbmr/post.htm" target="_top"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span style="COLOR:windowtext;"&gt;educational&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;and professional background, but also to focus your attention on how highly motivated I am for such an opportunity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;I first became interested in social work through being involved into an integrating project for handicapped people under the aegis of EU, The Inclusion Czech republic. Within this project I was responsible for preparing and organising 2-day workshops as well as for keeping foreign relations, relations with donors and also with those who made this project really working â people with any kind of handicap. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;During the last two years of my studies, I went through my working experiences in a variety of institutional and other facilities and with many types of clients. As my school practices went on, I subsequently realised who I want to work whit. I feel the closest relation to the target group represented by elderly or mentally handicapped people. I know that I can offer them the best of myself, try to make their troubles more tolerable and accept them as unique beings. I can not even describe how satisfied and happy I always feel while working with them.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;Concerning my language skills, they are based on my working experiences abroad. I spent almost six months in London, working and discovering a beauty of England and I found this place very beautiful. This two-month working experience could give me a chance to improve my language skills and show me what the care is alike in one of the most advanced countries of the world. Because no matter where you are and no matter what you do, the main principle of social work should still be to help to the needed ones as much as possible.&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;In order to be good and achieve high standards, I need to obtain not only theoretical, but also practical knowledge and I am convinced that this higher level of experience could help me to prove that. I would like to combine the knowledge I already know and any new information, align the knowledge and gain a wider perspective on the matter. Furthermore, I feel that such an opportunity is a way how to find out what I really want and if my life journey has taken the right direction. Taking this type of challenge can help me to discover what is truly hidden inside me.&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;French novelist Anatole France once said: âTo accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.â After a few years of child dreaming I came to know that if I finally try to turn my dreams into reality I could better envision my future and direct the path of my lifeâ¦ and therefore I am catching this opportunity. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;J&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt; &lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;Yours faithfully,&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Re: Should I mention example production in my motivation letter?</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/MentionExampleProductionMotivation-Letter/zjjqh/post.htm#464702</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:09:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:464702</guid><dc:creator>BMX</dc:creator><description>&lt;P&gt;Here goes my letter of motivation. I will appreciate any suggestions and comments to improve it. Thanks in advance!&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Some notes:&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;COUNTRY_NAME = my resident country&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;XYZ = employer's name&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;*************************************************&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Dear Sir or Madam,&lt;/P&gt;

&lt;P&gt;I would like to apply for a position of&amp;nbsp;Project Manager&amp;nbsp;/ Multimedia Developer&amp;nbsp;(reference no. 00000) as advertised on XYZâs on-line vacancy bulletin.&lt;/P&gt;

&lt;P class=Default&gt;I first became interested in multimedia development and web-based applications twelve years ago. Since 2001, I am working as a project manager and developer in a leading internet agency in my country. As of March 2004, I am in charge for communication, management and execution of all online activities of&amp;nbsp;ABC_CORPORATION in COUNTRY_NAME. The list of my responsibilities includes communication with the HQ office and local companies, website design, content development and update, adaptation of various online/ offline campaigns and presentations, research and invention of new channels for communication with target audience. During my practice I have developed a vast range of skills, for example: analysing complex numerical and verbal information, clear, concise writing for different contexts, working enthusiastically and productively under pressure, dealing professionally with a wide range of people, working in a variety of teams and on my own initiative, overcoming obstacles. I am comfortable in sourcing and handling data electronically. Making movies like the Flash presentation I've attached as a sample of my work is such an enjoyable experience, because I know how to turn content requirements into a multimedia concept by selecting the most appropriate choice of multimedia. I have a knack of the latest technologies which help me to evaluate rapidly project essentials, determine terms and deadlines, execute in full the project. &lt;/P&gt;

&lt;P&gt;As you can see on my CV I lead a busy life through my daily responsibilities and various business activities, which has meant that I have very quickly learnt the importance of time management. I have always handed my work in on time and never missed a deadline. My communication skills have greatly developed through my work experience with ABC_CORPORATION and its markets in Central and Eastern Europe. &lt;/P&gt;

&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;For the period of my management and fulfillment of the ABC_CORPORATION on-line activities&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;, the ABC_CORPORATION&lt;/FONT&gt; recognizes COUNTRY_NAME as the fastest growing market in terms of Internet presence. My dedication to work and pursuit for perfection convinced ABC_CORPORATION to choose COUNTRY_NAME as a pilot market for several web-based projects and desktop applications. As of 2007 I am the person responsible for terms negotiation, concept development, execution and language adaptation of ABC_CORPORATION websites in COUNTRY_1, COUNTRY_2, COUNTRY_3, and&amp;nbsp;COUNTRY_4.&lt;/P&gt;

&lt;P&gt;XYZ&amp;nbsp;position as a leading organization attracts me and I feel&amp;nbsp;XYZ offers the opportunity to work with the type of people and projects that I am seeking. I feel I perform to a high standard and have a range of relevant skills that I can bring to XYZ. &lt;/P&gt;

&lt;P&gt;I would be very keen to find out more about&amp;nbsp;XYZ aims and would welcome the opportunity to discuss my application further at an interview. I hope you will consider my application favourably and I look forward to hearing from you.&lt;/P&gt;

&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Yours faithfully,&lt;/P&gt;

&lt;P&gt;FIRST_NAME LAST_NAME&lt;/P&gt;</description></item><item><title>Re: Should I mention example production in my motivation letter?</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/MentionExampleProductionMotivation-Letter/zjjqg/post.htm#464701</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:07:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:464701</guid><dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator><description>&lt;P&gt;Here goes my letter of motivation. I will appreciate any suggestions and comments to improve it. Thanks in advance!&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Some notes:&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;COUNTRY_NAME = my resident country&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;XYZ = employer's name&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;*************************************************&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Dear Sir or Madam,&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I would like to apply for a position of&amp;nbsp;Project Manager&amp;nbsp;/ Multimedia Developer&amp;nbsp;(reference no. 00000) as advertised on XYZâs on-line vacancy bulletin.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P class=Default&gt;I first became interested in multimedia development and web-based applications twelve years ago. Since 2001, I am working as a project manager and developer in a leading internet agency in my country. As of March 2004, I am in charge for communication, management and execution of all online activities of&amp;nbsp;ABC_CORPORATION in COUNTRY_NAME. The list of my responsibilities includes communication with the HQ office and local companies, website design, content development and update, adaptation of various online/ offline campaigns and presentations, research and invention of new channels for communication with target audience. During my practice I have developed a vast range of skills, for example: analysing complex numerical and verbal information, clear, concise writing for different contexts, working enthusiastically and productively under pressure, dealing professionally with a wide range of people, working in a variety of teams and on my own initiative, overcoming obstacles. I am comfortable in sourcing and handling data electronically. Making movies like the Flash presentation I've attached as a sample of my work is such an enjoyable experience, because I know how to turn content requirements into a multimedia concept by selecting the most appropriate choice of multimedia. I have a knack of the latest technologies which help me to evaluate rapidly project essentials, determine terms and deadlines, execute in full the project. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P class=Default&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;As you can see on my CV I lead a busy life through my daily responsibilities and various business activities, which has meant that I have very quickly learnt the importance of time management. I have always handed my work in on time and never missed a deadline. My communication skills have greatly developed through my work experience with ABC_CORPORATION and its markets in Central and Eastern Europe. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;For the period of my management and fulfillment of the ABC_CORPORATION on-line activities&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;, the ABC_CORPORATION&lt;/FONT&gt; recognizes COUNTRY_NAME as the fastest growing market in terms of Internet presence. My dedication to work and pursuit for perfection convinced ABC_CORPORATION to choose COUNTRY_NAME as a pilot market for several web-based projects and desktop applications. As of 2007 I am the person responsible for terms negotiation, concept development, execution and language adaptation of ABC_CORPORATION websites in COUNTRY_1, COUNTRY_2, COUNTRY_3, and&amp;nbsp;COUNTRY_4.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;XYZ&amp;nbsp;position as a leading organization attracts me and I feel&amp;nbsp;XYZ offers the opportunity to work with the type of people and projects that I am seeking. I feel I perform to a high standard and have a range of relevant skills that I can bring to XYZ. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I would be very keen to find out more about&amp;nbsp;XYZ aims and would welcome the opportunity to discuss my application further at an interview. I hope you will consider my application favourably and I look forward to hearing from you.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Yours faithfully,&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;FIRST_NAME LAST_NAME&lt;/P&gt;</description></item><item><title>Re: Should I mention example production in my motivation letter?</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/MentionExampleProductionMotivation-Letter/zjhxk/post.htm#464093</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:04:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:464093</guid><dc:creator>Grammar Geek</dc:creator><description>&lt;P&gt;It's probably just semantics. For me, a cover letter says why I am the the best choice for this position, based on my experience and skills, while a motivation letter says why I want the position. It's all about me and my thoughts, not the company and how I can benefit it. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Start as you've started - just say what is inside of you that makes you want to do this. Refer to the flash movie - saying something like (although use your own words and feelings of course!) "Making movies like the Flash presentation I've attached as a sample of my work is such an enjoyable experience, because I know I have a knack for the technology and it lets me join my creative side to my technical side" -- in other words, refer to the fact that it's there as a sample of the things you enjoy and are good at.&lt;/P&gt;</description></item><item><title>motivation letter for master in computer science / IT</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/MotivationLetterMasterComputer-Science/zzlcj/post.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:09:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:445392</guid><dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator><description>Can anyone help me by providing a sample motivation letter. I had done my degree in computer science and now planning to go for masters degree.&lt;br /&gt;Thanks in advance.</description></item><item><title>Re: I need your suggestions-Motivation Letter for LLM Program</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/SuggestionsMotivationLetterProgram/zrldv/post.htm#420839</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:03:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:420839</guid><dc:creator>Kathrin</dc:creator><description>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Hi Dora,&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;the best way to produce a text is to learn from the pros. What you need are good samples and not only on the Internet. Seek books and further papers.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Your text is way to long and I had some diffuculties to find any structure in it. After a while I got so frustrated that I had to gave up. Are you writing an essay or a letter? As for a letter it is so long that nobody whould try to read it. During my work in an Agency I avoided to read any letter longer then three pages and this is reality. Most of the people who are responsible for applications expect one or two pages. Even two are too much.&amp;nbsp;  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you wish, you could send me a mail and I will send you a sample of my applications although not for an academic carreer but still.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Best wishes,&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Kathrin&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description></item><item><title>Too creative or too conventional motivation letter?</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/CreativeConventionalMotivationLetter/vpgpq/post.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:08:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:409784</guid><dc:creator>Andr359</dc:creator><description>IÂ´m in the process of writing my motivation letters for admission to
PhD in Finance programs in the US. IÂ´ve found a handful of sample
letters on the net. All of them are supposedly "winning" letters and
follow this pattern:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;"I want to do a PhD because I want to do
research and teaching at a leading business school. My research
interests are ....... . IÂ´m applying to *** school because of its
strengths in ....... . &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I have finished a masters degree at
YYYY school, where I learnt ....... . This prompted me to research the
........... under professor ....... . This experience has strengthened
my skills in ...... which I feel are a powerful asset for the PhD
program in ..... .&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I have also worked at CCCC where I have
become a manager of ....... . My duties include ....... and I have
achieved ....... . I will be able to reflect on my time and experiences
at CCCC to become a successful PhD student.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;On a personal side,
I enjoy ..... and have participated in national competitions, winning
...... . I also volunteer at ....... weekly. I consider myself a
well-rounded individual who can offer ....... to your business school,
and look forward to becoming a member of your diverse, distinguised
community."&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This seems to be the pattern of most, if not
all, PhD motivation letters IÂ´ve found online. Would presenting a
letter written with this pattern invariably bore the adm committee?
what if, on the other hand, my letter is too "creative" (for example, written as a story) and they donÂ´t
take it seriously??</description></item><item><title>Re: Little help about a motivation letter, please</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/LittleAboutMotivationLetter/vlnwq/post.htm#392036</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:28:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:392036</guid><dc:creator>whl626</dc:creator><description>Why don't you post your sample letter here ?</description></item><item><title>Did anyone have any sample of motivation letter</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/AnyoneSampleMotivationLetter/vkxww/post.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:27:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:387404</guid><dc:creator>Jazzlynnl</dc:creator><description>&lt;P&gt;Hi...&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Im planning to apply for long stay visa to learn french in France but the embassy require a written motivation letter from me. Can anyone help me with this as i really have no idea how to write this. Or do anyone have any sample of this?&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Please help as i need to submit the letter by next week.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Thank you so much.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Lynn&lt;/P&gt;</description></item><item><title>Re: Kinldy check my motivation letter and correct if posible. Thx in advnce</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/KinldyCheckMotivationLetterCorrect-PosibleAdvnce/2/vwvnb/Post.htm#374766</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:33:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:374766</guid><dc:creator>Mister Micawber</dc:creator><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;Much better, Shanawaz.&lt;/i&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;i&gt;I have suggested just a few further changes in bold below, to smooth and tighten the text up a bit, and to lessen the hyperbole:&lt;br&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Statement&lt;/b&gt; of Purpose&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I am currently employed in a &lt;b&gt;very promising&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;position in&lt;/b&gt; Bangalore at Molecular
Connections Pvt. Ltd.&amp;nbsp; I have been recognized and lauded for my
knowledge of biochemistry, and I enjoy intellectual interactions with
my Ph.D. colleagues; I am trained to think logically and solve
problems.&amp;nbsp; &lt;b&gt;My peers consistently&lt;/b&gt; place me in a leadership position, and
I have a reputation for performing well beyond what is expected. Still,
I feel an empty place in my life. While my friends and colleagues do
not understand my decision to leave this rewarding career, I know that
I have no choice if I am to pursue my long-term goal and my childhood
dream: to teach and to publish research.&amp;nbsp; I think that I have made the
right decision, although my friends think I am sacrificing certain
career advancement for superfluous training. What they do not
understand is that I will derive even greater satisfaction from
pursuing a doctoral degree than by earning a higher salary and
advancing in my present career. By pursuing a graduate degree, I will
have the priceless opportunity to realize my dream.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Initially, I
saw my current job as &lt;b&gt;a valuable&lt;/b&gt; opportunity to further my learning
experience, and indeed, over the past two years, I have acquired a
broad knowledge of drug discovery, chemoinformatics and
bioinformatics.&amp;nbsp; &lt;b&gt;But my&lt;/b&gt; current job has
contributed less toward my long-term career objective of teaching, and
conducting and publishing research that would contribute to my field of
specialization. I am driven more by my dreams than &lt;b&gt;the salary and
prestige&lt;/b&gt; of a commercial career:&amp;nbsp; I also hope to contribute to society
by disseminating my knowledge as an academician.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A research
career in neurobiology is my life goal. In my opinion, there is no
scientific study more vital to man than the study of his own brain.
Neuroscientists have learnt a considerable amount about the functioning
of the brain, but they admit that it remains one of&amp;nbsp; humanityâs most
enduring mysteries. I have clearly envisaged my path in neurobiological
research and am convinced that the stakes in this new and fast growing
field are critical. I would like to make my contribution to unravelling
the &lt;b&gt;intricacies&lt;/b&gt; of neurobiology.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Excited since I was a child&lt;/b&gt; by the idea of becoming a
scientist, my interest in pursuing graduate studies
intensified during my undergraduate education and my initial research.
Having a thirst for biology, I pursued my degree in Biochemistry at
prestigious Vysya College, although I had opted for computer science in
secondary school. With a chemistry background, I excelled in my
undergraduate studies. My core subject became very interesting under
the tutelage of an experienced faculty. I was even allowed to take
biochemistry for twelfth grade students in my eleventh year&lt;b&gt;, and that
&lt;/b&gt;opportunity secured me a 1st grade in Human Physiology and Cell Biology.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As
a day scholar, I worked&lt;b&gt; without salary &lt;/b&gt;as a part-time trainee in their renowned
clinical laboratory. There I learnt molecular techniques
and research approaches in molecular biology.&amp;nbsp; &lt;b&gt;I also took&lt;/b&gt; a
laboratory course exclusively for electrophoresis techniques at the
Electrophoresis Institute&lt;b&gt;, and my&lt;/b&gt; quest for advancement in biological
sciences encouraged me to undertake clinical laboratory work at Gopi
Hospitals. "One personâs life influences the lives of an unbelievable
number of people," goes the saying, one of the most important lessons I
have learnt.&amp;nbsp; This experience taught me to be a responsible person and
boosted my confidence. It also taught me that the &lt;b&gt;bases&lt;/b&gt; for good work &lt;b&gt;are&lt;/b&gt; self-reliance &lt;b&gt;and personal time&lt;/b&gt; management.&amp;nbsp; &lt;b&gt;These&lt;/b&gt; three years were &lt;b&gt;not&lt;/b&gt; free of shortcomings.&amp;nbsp; I learnt to accept both
criticism and praise with a positive frame of mind. My work involved
organizing various events, which gave me the opportunity to work and
interact with various kinds of people. This was a very gratifying
experience for me, which I feel will stand me in good stead in the
future.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I pursued my postgraduate degree in Biochemistry in
order to gain basic eligibility for research. The core subject inspired
me to carry the basics of biochemistry to undergraduate students, and I
involved myself in self-help initiatives such as paper and poster
presentations at various state-level seminars. In partial fulfillment
of my postgraduate degree, I worked at the Central Leather Research
Institute (CLRI-ADYAR) in the Department of Bioproducts. There, I
worked on protein purification and its characterizations, which
provided me a clear perspective of research and aided me in acquiring
other molecular techniques.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a prerequisite for attaining a
PhD in Neurobiology, I &lt;b&gt;underwent&lt;/b&gt; intense training &lt;b&gt;in a course in
Laboratory Animal Management&lt;/b&gt; at the National
Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences. This course gave me practical exposure to
isolating the brain and its major components. Drug administration and
sample collection techniques with laboratory animals &lt;b&gt;were also&lt;/b&gt; fundamental
parts of this course.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;My journey so far, from undergraduate &lt;b&gt;student&lt;/b&gt; to
current occupation, has been carefully planned.&amp;nbsp; I believe that my &lt;b&gt;determination&lt;/b&gt; to study further, my &lt;b&gt;considerable laboratory experience,
and my strong &lt;/b&gt;academic background in various areas of &lt;b&gt;biochemistry will&lt;/b&gt; be very
beneficial for my research work in your laboratory.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;Good luck with your application.&amp;nbsp; Be careful of your typing if you re-type this-- typographical errors are a signal of carelessness to the reader.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;MM&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>