[poRmawayncmop]

So i have a year in industry next year, and have to fill out loads of application forms....

Most companies are looking for a "team player", not just a solo hero... So i need to show team-man-ship (is that even a word?!)

And the one question which keeps on popping up is this one....

Why do you think you should be considered for a place on this years programme? Please explain your answer

This is what ive come up with so far...

Its goes as a popular phrase, “There is no “I” in TEAM”, which is why success grows in numbers.
As a previous Assistant Manager, I have followed by this phrase and believe this make or breaks a deal. I can bring motivation, leadership and creative ideas into the program from experience in previous employment.


Any advice on making it sound better? Any input, no matter how small could help

[Cnbaapuy]

Its a bit cheesy to be honest mate. How about something like:

"I am a motivated and conscientious person, comfortable working as part of a team, or individually if required. With previous experience in an assistant manager function, I am confident providing motivation and support to my colleagues as necessary. I relish new challenges, and would welcome the opportunity to bring my skills and experience to your company"

[quedry36]

So i have a year in industry next year, and have to fill out loads of application forms....

Most companies are looking for a "team player", not just a solo hero... So i need to show team-man-ship (is that even a word?!)

And the one question which keeps on popping up is this one....

Why do you think you should be considered for a place on this years programme? Please explain your answer

This is what ive come up with so far...

Its goes as a popular phrase, “There is no “I” in TEAM”, which is why success grows in numbers.
As a previous Assistant Manager, I have followed by this phrase and believe this make or breaks a deal. I can bring motivation, leadership and creative ideas into the program from experience in previous employment.


Any advice on making it sound better? Any input, no matter how small could help

I take it your a student on a years placement? If so, I'd take out the bit about "leadership", you have to learn about the business before you can start talking about leadership and motivation. I think putting that in will serve no purpose but to wind somebody up

[poRmawayncmop]

Its a bit cheesy to be honest mate.

Ah man! LOL! But thanks for the help .

[Cnbaapuy]

I take it your a student on a years placement? If so, I'd take out the bit about "leadership", you have to learn about the business before you can start talking about leadership and motivation. I think putting that in will serve no purpose but to wind somebody up

True that - if its for a student placement, then talk up the team-player bit, and don't mention leadership, unless they have specifically asked for it in their application.

[poRmawayncmop]

True that - if its for a student placement, then talk up the team-player bit, and don't mention leadership, unless they have specifically asked for it in their application.

Yea, its for my student placment. Ill knock the leadership bit on the head then

Thanks again [thumbup]

[quedry36]

Yea, its for my student placment. Ill knock the leadership bit on the head then

Thanks again [thumbup]

Basically just show them your up for a challenge, your willing to work your bollocks off and you have a good head on your shoulders. Everything except for being a disruptive influence, remember your only there for a year, the rest of the staff are there probably for life