The complexities of the business industry and how the business world operates around our everyday lives are of great interest to me. One of the key reasons why I am drawn to a business career is the fact that a successful business is forever changing and constantly developing and adapting. I want to be involved in business management where innovation and strategy lead to success and believe that a Business Management course is the way to achieve my goal. Having the chance to study Business at both GCSE and A-Level has allowed me to perceive and understand aspects of the way the business world operates.

Whilst studying Business, I involved myself in events such as The Real Business Challenge run by Coca-Cola and IFS Student Investor Challenge. These competitions have allowed me to gain skills and knowledge which I have been able to apply to real-life situations. Whilst completing my work experience during secondary school, I spent two weeks with the scientific research and development company, Promega. During this period, I spent the vast majority of my time in the marketing department whilst also being shown an overview of all the departments in the organisation. Completing a variety of tasks including researching potential competitors, creating promotional material and communicating with clients allowed me to grasp a firm understanding of how marketing operates.

My work experience at Promega helped in developing valuable skills including team-working, communication and creativity. I felt extremely fortunate to get this insight into a Business' workings and it proved to be a very useful experience. In addition to my exposure to marketing at Promega, I recently had a great opportunity to gain an understanding of events management. This came about on a recent trip to Belgium when I was working for a catering team at Spa Francorchamps Grand Prix. This opportunity proved to be an eye-opening experience where I was constantly working in a fast-paced and pressurised environment. Although it was incredibly hard work, my determined nature and our teams' commitment to the job allowed us to break-even two days into the week. This was a fantastic achievement for the company and something they were delighted about, and of which I am immensely proud.

The Belgian Grand Prix experience helped me to further expand my knowledge of the Business world and I am now contracted to join the catering company A.C.E in a variety of events including Grand Prix's, festivals and one-off events. I am a resilient, hard-working young woman who is constantly striving to and excel at everything I do. I consider myself to be a very ambitious person which is demonstrated by the number of opportunities I have taken on and the many successes which have come from these. I believe that holding down a job since the age of 13 shows that I am self-motivated with a strong drive for success. I believe I will be well suited to university life as I have proven myself to be a very capable student whilst displaying the ability to work to deadlines and under extreme pressure.

As a regional netball player and swimmer, I wish to involve myself in many sports clubs and also wish to complete some voluntary work. I also have a passion for travelling which anchors my ideal career, to work internationally in the business and experience cultures and countries which are currently beyond my knowledge.

In 2018, I am taking part in an 'Inter-railing' journey across Europe where a friend and I are visiting 12 European countries in 1 month. This experience is certain to enhance my want to study Business on an international and global scale. I appreciate that Business Management is an extremely demanding course, however, I have an appetite for success and nothing will stand in my way of achieving what I want to be.