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Personal Statement: Identifying Personal Interests

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Identify your interests, values, and abilities
As a marketing major, my broad interest is revolved around the consumer. Specifically, the consumer behavior and how internal and external factors affect his or her purchasing decision. I always dream of working as a marketer in one of a personal care or cosmetic company. However, my desired career path changed after my internship last summer. Last year, I interned at an advertising agency in Bangkok, Thailand. During the internship at an advertising agency, I experienced the whole new world of marketing. I realized that marketer role is not limited to analyze the consumer behavior and identify the goods or services desired by consumers. However, the role of marketer is very broad and is related to all aspect of branding.
My personal value is to be honest, responsible, and accountable for every action that you do. Without these key values, there is no trust between you and your peers (colleagues, clients, friends, etc.) In terms of personal abilities, I am a hard worker and realistic. I always strive for the best in every task that I am assigned to. I am determined to perfect all the tasks because I want to look back and feel proud …show more content…

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