In this blog post, we will introduce various sample sentences that can be used for values and career views, which often appear in self-introduction letters.

 

Life is a long journey to find one’s purpose

The image we usually have of a “stable job” and a “proper adult” is quite limited, and even though there are countless numbers of people with countless personalities, we often implicitly encourage people to ignore their individual characteristics and conform to “socially accepted roles.”
From detailed cases, such as people who should be out in the field doing practical work being stuck in an office staring at a computer, or people who are more suited to using their brains than doing physical work being sent out to work in the field, to the phenomenon of people who are forced to work at a company that is not a good fit for them because they are more suited to working alone than being part of a group, we often decide our lives based on “what kind of job society recommends” rather than our aptitudes. what kind of job society recommends for us. When we choose a path that does not match our abilities and interests, we inevitably feel a sense of dissonance, and many people resign themselves to this discomfort as an inevitable part of life. This is like putting a turtle in a barren land and hoping it will grow, without realizing that it is a futile endeavor.

 

 

Design perfectly and check thoroughly

I entered graduate school and improved my programming skills by attending classes. With the determination to develop perfect software, I worked hard to overcome the handicap of not knowing what everyone else knew. I studied C language and algorithms in greater depth and applied what I learned. In addition, knowing that software is needed in a wide range of fields, I took advantage of my interest in design to plan operating systems that could be used in the arts and music culture industries. In addition, I studied English and Japanese diligently to overcome my shortcomings, and as a result, I was able to study JAVA programs in other countries in their original languages and achieve good results. All of this education and experience is for the purpose of creating perfect software. I am a person who knows that anything can be done if you start step by step. Based on my knowledge and career philosophy, I want to design perfect software that will contribute to people’s lives.

 

 

Let’s enjoy doing what we want to do!

My work ethic is that as a professional, you must always change and develop as required by your job. An organization does not exist for me, but rather I am part of the organization, so it is important to fit in well with the organization. However, I believe that opportunities will not come to those who adapt to the organization and settle for the status quo.
As society changes, the people within it must also change. And to be a person who can lead such change, you must constantly strive for self-improvement.
People’s standards for success may vary slightly, but for me, success is feeling happy while doing what you want to do. There are people who find that the work they want to do is no longer fun once they start doing it, and there are many people who separate work that makes money from play that they enjoy. However, I want to be someone who enjoys the work I do while doing what I want to do.

 

 

I believe in the power of groups and cooperation

Having always valued the power of groups and people above all else, the most important criteria for me when searching for a company were the welfare of each individual employee and how efficiently their work was utilized. Employees are part of a company, but respecting each and every one of them and making the most of their abilities will increase the company’s profits. Your company’s potential to achieve strong synergy and build a track record of results with a limited number of employees was enough to pique my curiosity.
Modern society emphasizes individualism and is shifting toward a model that values the abilities and personalities of individuals, but in a company where the power of the group is fundamental, I believe it is important to accurately understand not each individual, but the “individual as a member of a group.” This is because people’s characteristics inevitably differ when they work alone and when they collaborate with others. Although my job involves dealing with people, I do not view them as separate individuals, but rather as part of a group, and I always strive to perform my duties with a keen eye on what abilities and efforts are needed to support the group as a whole.

 

 

Remember and highlight the characteristics of customers

When drawing caricatures, rather than simply copying the model’s face, you need to highlight the features that make a strong impression on others to elicit a response of “That’s exactly how they look!” The same applies when remembering customers. It is important to remember not only the details from head to toe, such as facial features and fingertips, but also unique points such as speech patterns, facial expressions, and consumption patterns, rather than leaving vague outlines.
If you lump a lot of information together, it is easy to confuse one person with another, and it is not easy to accurately recall a specific person when you recognize them. Therefore, we need the skill of recognizing a person’s individuality, committing it to memory, and summarizing it in a simple but powerful form. This is also the source of my ability to clearly remember the faces, habits, and favorite items of many customers from my part-time job in customer service. We all have a desire to be recognized as individuals rather than part of a crowd, so even among the countless customers who visit a store, making them feel that they are recognized as a special regular customer is the easiest way to gain their favor.

 

 

Take pride in what you love and choose to do

When I was a child, I told my mother that I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps and work in the computer hardware industry. She was disappointed and told me that I should study hard so that I could work in a nice office and be respected by society. I felt sorry for my father, who was always traveling on business and working hard on site, and she was worried that I would inherit his lifestyle. She wanted me to live a more comfortable life and be recognized by others.
However, in order to earn my mother’s approval, I tried to convince her that I truly loved and enjoyed the path I had chosen, and that I had chosen my current career path with pride, watching my father’s back. Rather than being intimidated by social prejudice and ashamed of my duties, I always maintained a confident attitude and the awareness that I was doing work that I truly enjoyed and that contributed to society.

 

 

Revitalizing the company through transparent management and fair administration

I was interested in management, so I went to business school. While it was important to learn management theory, it was also important to gather information on what kind of managers were actually working in the real world. So, I attended company information sessions and small business fairs, and I sought out lectures by entrepreneurs. Through these experiences, I established my creed for life and my creed as a manager. The key question is this: What truly revitalizes a company? My answer to this question is transparent management and fair administration.
The person I admire is Dr. Yoo Il-han. He is an entrepreneur who founded the company Yuhan Corporation and applied for true social contribution. He is one of the few living examples of noblesse oblige in Korea and a fair manager who excluded his relatives and family from the management. In addition, he practiced transparent management, and even a tax investigation found nothing wrong. As I collected stories and examples about him, my respect for him grew, and I became even more determined to study hard to become a true manager myself. That is why I applied to the management control department, and when I become a manager in the future, I will work harder than anyone else to promote transparency and fairness.

 

 

A person who works efficiently while taking appropriate breaks

In the midst of an overly busy and difficult life, I want to devote myself to work that allows people to rest their souls for a moment. Just as machines that run day and night need rest and a process to cool down, people also need adequate rest from their work, but today we often ignore this and blindly push forward. There is a widespread belief that rest is a sin and work is a virtue, and that people should not pursue personal gain or convenience, but rather contribute to society through repeated self-sacrifice for the greater good.
However, I believe that it is most important to give not only the body but also the soul adequate rest, to reflect on oneself, and to provide the vitality to live for tomorrow. It is not the physical strength to move our arms and legs that allows us to do our work, but rather the mental energy to fully concentrate on our work and participate in it with a clear mind that allows us to demonstrate our full potential.

 

 

People who take on the tasks that others don’t want to do

When I was at my previous job, I took it upon myself to do the tasks that everyone else avoided. For example, I cleaned the break room, wiped down the microwave, and watered the plants. I also washed the cups and trays used by customers. I didn’t particularly want to do these things, but no one else in the office wanted to do them, and they were starting to smell, so I ended up doing them. The reason other people didn’t want to do it was because they thought it was menial work, but I didn’t think it was menial work at all. Usually, small tasks were often assigned to interns, but I worked as a new employee to help them.
I worked with them because I also had small tasks to do as an intern, and even after I was officially hired, I thought it was better to get along with them and work together. I also thought that the more you take the initiative to do tasks that others don’t want to do, the more you will be recognized as someone who truly cares about the organization. So, I felt a sense of satisfaction when I cleaned the office and took care of the plants, making the office clean and the plants look lively. I tend to take on tasks that my family members don’t do well, not only at work but also at home. I do the laundry when there is laundry to be done, wash the dishes when they are left out, and take on other tasks such as changing the bedding and cleaning the bathroom. I do this because I think it is polite to the space I live in, and it is my creed to take care of even small tasks.

 

 

Being good at organizational life is the shortcut to life

I always have a mindset that values the organization I belong to and the whole. I am not an individualist at all, but rather a collectivist. The reason I think this way is because I believe that being good at organizational life is the shortcut to a good life in Korea. The most basic form of organizational life is family life, which includes relationships with relatives, but it can also include relationships with friends and classmates. And even the personal gatherings, private organizations, clubs, and circles that I belong to can ultimately be seen as organizations. Organizations give me a sense of stability and belonging, as well as warm acceptance, and they have the power to enable me to grow by learning teamwork, coexistence, and cooperation.
That is why I believe it is important to always get along with others, respect each other’s attitudes toward life, and share and learn from each other about the direction of our lives. Even on television programs such as “Law of the Jungle,” the participants live in an organized society. It is clear that even outside of society, what people need to survive is not tools, but other people. Even if you are stranded on a deserted island and have to live in a wasteland, what you need is other people, so I believe that living together with others is true happiness. That is why I try to be kind to those around me, be flexible in my organizational life, and always get along well with others and build a sense of empathy.