If we asked your closest
associates to describe you, what would they say? Which adjectives would they
use and why? What would they say are your strengths and weaknesses[RO1] ? Approximately 500 words.*
My closest
associates would describe me as someone who understands how to utilize all of
my strengths and weaknesses to apply Einstein’s “Three rules of work” to
business analysis. What does that mean exactly? Well, as a business analyst I
am hired to solve people’s problems through analytical thinking, innovation,
teamwork, and clear communication. [RO2]
Rule One: Out of
clutter, find simplicity.
My
colleagues would cite my strong, no-nonsense analytical abilities and curiosity
in support of this rule. They would
point to my strengths of examining a problem from every angle, using my
curiosity to test alternative solutions and leveraging my rational thinking to dissect
the purpose of a project down to its core. These strengths, they’d point out,
allowed me to create a more straightforward solution design and discuss my
findings and approach in a digestible way to my peers to achieve success.
Rule Two: From
discord, find harmony.
My colleagues consistently say that my honesty and compassion has
allowed me to develop relationships with some of the most difficult people due
to my ability to put myself in someone else’s shoes, as well as give unbiased
honest perspective. Projects are not a “one-man show;” they involve stakeholders
with varying perspectives that often leads to several disagreements which must
be carefully managed to ensure success. In
these situations, I am the one who is first to mediate discourse, bring
integrity to the table and minimize backbiting. These positive traits, and my
willingness to confront problems head-on to unearth unseen opportunities, have
enabled project successes by ensuring there’s a unified team approach, made up
of diverse thoughts and opinions that are all discussed to work toward a common
goal.
Rule Three: In the
middle of difficulty lies opportunity
Entering the unknown of a
new project and creating a solution becomes a balancing act of creating
innovative ideas, managing stakeholders and having endless endurance to
overcome the many obstacles that come your way. Often, this can also mean you
have to honestly admit when you need help. Over the years, I have
learned that life is one large never ending project and I am the prototype in
daily development trying to fix the greatest adversity within myself. I had my fair share of horrible life
experiences that challenged my resilience, my confidence, and trust in others,
so much so that I was lucky even to graduate.
My relentless nature got me through all those years and allowed me to get an
opportunity at a top investment bank like Morgan Stanley but what many people
won’t tell you is the habits you create to survive will no longer serve you
when it’s time to thrive. Working on negative talk and learning to trust
individuals to help through complex situations not only at work but also in
life is something I still struggle with to this day.
[RO1]You
do not discuss any weaknesses in your essay.
This needs to be highlighted and engrained in the existing flow/format.
[RO2]This
paragraph needs to be rewritten when the essay is complete… It should summarize
what you’re about to discuss, as well as specifically point to your strengths
and weaknesses.
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