I like options, I like security, and I like power. With these wants, I knew
at a very early age that I would enter business and thus I attended a college
that specializes in the subject. In my first position out of school, I was hired
by Dunhill Equities as a cold-caller. After several weeks of being hung up on by
angry prospects, I decided that this career path would not lead me to success. I
then moved within the firm to a position as sales assistant. While this was by
no means my dream job, I learned a tremendous amount about business, and I
gained useful exposure to the world of finance. Unfortunately, the company hit a
period of instability, and after ten months I transferred with my boss to
Coleman & Company. Thirteen months later, that company also began to fail, and I
began to search for another path to advancement. With two strikes against me, I
hit a home run and was hired by Sanford Bernstein into a challenging job with
limitless opportunity for growth. After almost three years at Bernstein, I am
once again seeking career advancement. My education and work experience have
provided me with an excellent introduction to business, and they have sparked my
interest in finance.
Taking into consideration my foundation and my interests,
graduate business school is the next logical step. At this point in my life, I
consider a Stern MBA to be necessary since I need to gain a broader
understanding of finance and to sharpen my analytical skills in order to be
successful in corporate finance. Stern’ s MBA program will allow me to
concentrate in finance, strengthen my global business perspective, and provide
me with the opportunity to study with and learn from people with varied
backgrounds. The school’ s location in the financial capital of the world and in
one of the most diverse cities in the world also suits me perfectly. Aside from
advancing my career, I would also like to develop personally. In college I did
not join many clubs or organizations, and I did not participate in sports.
Instead, I spent all my time studying, working, or dealing with family issues.
Having been away from home and living in New York City for four years, I feel
the need to make a name for myself and to develop a meaningful social life. I
want to take advantage of the many benefits that extracurricular activities
offer, and I want to be involved in the Stern community. Upon graduation from
the Stern School, I will seek a position as an associate within the corporate
finance department of a large, Wall Street, investment-banking firm. In three to
five years, once I have become adept in financial analyses, drafting
prospectuses, preparing business presentations and other financial advisory
work, I will move into a senior associate position. Here I will develop my
abilities to anticipate client needs and to engineer solutions that address
these needs. In approximately 10 years, I will have the experience necessary to
take on upper-level management responsibilities.
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