Rotterdam MBA Essay Sample 1: Describe your favorite hobby, pastime or sport and explain how it reflects your personality
I believe that one’s hobby is a close reflection of one’s passion. I believe that the hobby has to be so involving, enjoyable and enlivening that one may be involved in it for hours together – and not just with the prospect of gain alone. [tooltips keyword = ‘I can thus relate to two such areas I am most passionate about’ content = ‘The applicant is going ahead with 2 hobbies – one that links to his profession (and thus the clarity as to why he chose the profession) and the other which is more personal’]
As a professional, my passion is to establish new benchmarks of excellence in execution. Much of my action and thought is invested towards re-inventing the way projects are implemented and transitioning them to greater levels of output quality and speed. I gain tremendous satisfaction and confidence when I succeed at handling increasing levels of project leadership and delivering outstanding results. I also ensure that I add to the positive atmosphere at work, at home and in the lives of friends and close associates.
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Rotterdam MBA Essay Sample 2: Describe the most difficult decision you have made and its personal effect.
[tooltips keyword = ‘The above question reminds of the month of November 2007 when I was entrusted with the task of further driving efficiencies in my department. Our company had (and continues to maintain) a strong reputation for manufacturing premium quality electric motors. However, changing market conditions in 2007 resulted in increased pressure on pricing. As a result, the focus was on achieving the required production at reduced operating costs’ content = ‘It is important to highlight the big picture of the situation where possible’]
Rotors are crucial components of such industrial motors and my department was responsible for their precision manufacturing. Once produced, these rotors would undergo a separate “Quality inspection” stage which consumed almost 20% of the total production time. I realized we could reduce this time and associated costs if operators in my team could “self-inspect” each of their assigned units.
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