Now 24 years old, half Cuban and half Spanish, Miami has always been my home. I invested much of my time growing up dancing ballet from the age of two until I was fifteen. I also played piano and tennis – both very well, still do; but it was ballet that was my central dream. My performances were always lauded, and I was told that I had enormous potential to be the absolute best. In truth, however, there were always a handful of other girls who were one little step ahead of me; and in ballet only the absolute best of the best continues. My consolation has been psychology, which I had already embraced as my career choice by the time that I finished high school.
With one semester left before graduating with my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from ____ University, my dream career is now unfolding before my eyes and I am convinced that I will find the deepest possible professional fulfillment in the near future by earning the MA Degree in I/0 Psychology and serving as business consultant, helping organizations to make their workplaces more efficient by placing a priority on the welfare of the workers and their families, particularly in terms of worker satisfaction.
Probably the greatest strength of my application is the fact that my city, Miami, is arguably the most bi-cultural, bilingual Spanish/English city in the world, and I am a fully bicultural and bilingual woman who feels strongly that she has a lot to give to her community and is very determined to do so. I want very much to continue and earn the master's degree in I/O psychology at ____, simply because I am so comfortable studying here, happy and engaged with the academic community. I feel like 'our' university, ____, is inspiring me to strive for perfection, and that the superlative nature of your graduate as well as undergraduate programs will provide me with a crucial edge in an extremely competitive professional environment. I am highly responsible with a magnificent work ethic and a broad variety of experience. My attention to detail is impeccable as are my organizational and problem-solving skills.
Since I will soon be entering my final semester at ____, I have developed advanced analytical skills and enhanced problem-solving abilities. I have always been an incredibly determined and studious individual; most of all, I am a hard worker who has distinguished herself in several challenging work environments. I now hope very much to be accepted to your master's program as the next step along the way to becoming an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist. I consider myself to be particularly well suited to a career in I/O Psychology since I pay a great deal of attention to detail and take intense pleasure in the analysis of social issues and controversy on the one hand, and conflict resolution on the others – always taking note of how people’s opinions and memories are influenced by external factors. My reading of Maslow and Herzberg has left me enormously excited about the prospects of harnessing the power of their theories for enhancing the quality of the workplace; and, hence, the professional relevance of I/O Psychology. One of my career highlights so far has been working on a research project entitled “Can money buy happiness” facilitating my exploration of practical applications for Business Psychology to be found in the works of Rotter as well as Skinner, particularly the role played by cognitive processes in finding happiness.
Working at a law firm for the past 4 years has helped to build my confidence and enhanced my communication skills since I am in constant contact with clients and colleagues. It has also helped me to refine my time management skills balancing work with school. I have learned a lot about how to run a law firm since the owner has entrusted me with a great deal of responsibility, greeting and interviewing clients and prospective clients, pleading preparation, scheduling hearings, and mediations, drafting motions, gathering all information necessary in a timely fashion. I also do the billing for the firm, prep invoices, and prepare checks for closings as well as overseeing commissions and bonuses paid to associate attorneys and the management of real estate owned by my employer.
Nevertheless, this is just a job. I am not at all attracted to the idea of law school because I do not want to be an attorney. My heart lies more in investigation, public debate, administration, and education. I have volunteered at an Elementary School as an Assistant Teacher and I have a passion for research, statistics, and finding practical applications. I am a civil notary public and have an insurance license.
10 years from now I see myself as a professional I/O Psychologist fully engaged in innovative research designed to address important social and ethical questions that emerge in the workplace of tomorrow. The principal foundation for my career advancement will be earning the master's degree in I/O Psychology at ____. I feel strongly that the training and experiences offered by ____ University is the perfect match for my career goals.
Education is and has always been the basis of the individual that I am striving to become. My specialty is making strategies happen by prioritizing goals, defining outcomes, aligning stakeholders, and executing strategic initiatives. I see your master's program in I/O Psychology at X____ as the optimal intellectual springboard to propel me forwards towards the greatest possible fulfillment as a mover and a shaker in the Miami workplace.
Thank you for considering my application.
MA I/O Industrial Organizational Psychology Cuban Miami
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