In this blog post, we will introduce actual examples of how to write a self-introduction letter for a part-time job at a movie theater to increase your chances of getting hired.
Cooperative experience
“I majored in film directing and worked with teams.”
While attending a four-year university, I majored in creative writing, but after graduating, I entered a film school and majored in film directing. I chose to major in film directing because of my keen interest in movies. After graduating from college, I was frustrated by the difficulty of finding a job. This was because, in reality, not many companies preferred graduates from creative writing departments. At that time, I asked myself what I liked most, and I came to the conclusion that I loved movies. So, I decided to study movies as much as I loved them.
The most important thing in the film directing department was cooperation. First of all, as with all content, there is not much that can be achieved alone when completing a work of art. It was only through the cooperation of various professionals, such as directors, writers, actors, cinematographers, and music directors, and the teams they lead, that a perfect work could be created. Knowing this well, I tried to communicate well with people from various fields while studying directing at the art school.
I focused my attention on idea meetings and production meetings. In idea meetings, I tried to express my opinions as much as possible while listening to the opinions of others. I believed that by respecting the ideas of others and giving meaning to their thoughts, I could flesh out my own opinions. In production meetings, I took the lead in resolving any issues that arose during the production process as rationally as possible. Emotional issues tend to arise, so I tried to act as a mediator, keeping this in mind. The reason for my efforts and my ultimate goal was the completeness of the work, so I tried not to lose sight of that.
Principles and Trust Experience
“I value the principles of meetings and the copyright of creative work.”
I am not a principled person by nature. I value creative ideas and enjoy interacting with people who have different ways of thinking. So, I like new, fun, and interesting things, but on the other hand, I am not very fond of uniformity and rules. However, just because I don’t like something doesn’t mean I don’t follow it. Rather, I consider principles and rules to be fundamental, so I am not very conscious of them.
For example, when we have a brainstorming meeting, I create an atmosphere where everyone feels free to express their opinions. As the leader of the meeting, I want everyone to feel comfortable sharing new ideas. However, I also want everyone to follow the basic rules of the meeting. I emphasize that we should not criticize others in front of them, make personal attacks, or cause embarrassment through inappropriate words or actions. I believe that observing these rules is fundamental, and that principles include basic elements.
The best example of me observing principles is in matters related to copyright. In the arts in particular, intangible assets such as ideas are not always well protected. However, I understand the importance of copyright, so I took great care to clearly indicate the source of my work and to clearly define the boundaries of my reference materials. I tended to place so much importance on copyright when referencing music and movies that people around me said I was too careful. I believed that this was necessary in order for our work to be recognized for its true value. Through these efforts, I was eventually recognized by those around me as a reliable and trustworthy person.
Problem-solving experience
“Efforts to create a proper graduation project”
While studying film directing, I had the opportunity to collaborate with various people to create my graduation project. My department was not a typical university, but a social education center, so it was a place where people of various ages and career backgrounds gathered. Some had worked as staff in the film industry, while others had completely unrelated jobs. With such a diverse group of people working together on a project, there were many things to keep in mind. Since I had to complete my graduation project in order to receive a good evaluation and graduate, I took on the role of team leader and led the production.
We had some conflicts from the idea meeting stage. The elderly cinematographer often broke his promises. Some people didn’t attend the meetings, and it became difficult to get everyone together. I thought it was problematic to continue the meetings in this situation. The fewer times we met, the lower the quality of the work became, so I tried to remind the team of the meaning of working together. So, I emphasized that we weren’t just working on our graduation project, but that we could achieve other things through this project.
We wanted to open up opportunities to produce actual plays through the work we created, and we wanted to create a proper work by communicating with actual directors. I believed that the team members were capable and that if we could just motivate them, the project had potential. So we put our hearts and souls into writing the script, and during meetings, we encouraged each other to work together. Even during the final shoot, we worked hard to cast actors and direct the stage, making sure that everyone participated and complemented each other’s strengths. As a result, we were able to produce a complete work that everyone was satisfied with.
Motivation for applying and work experience
“Experiencing various tasks at a movie theater.”
After returning from the military, I started working part-time at a movie theater while returning to school. I had never had a part-time job before, but after serving in the military, I became more responsible and decided to work in the movie industry. The theater I worked at was part of the CGV chain, and I learned the procedures while working at the branch. At first, I did simple tasks such as cleaning the theater and working at the ticket counter. The store manager was very kind to me because I told him I was a student interested in film directing, and the atmosphere was flexible and free.
As I became more accustomed to the work, I moved away from the ticket office and started issuing tickets after six months. It was the busiest place in the theater, so I worked very carefully when issuing tickets. I tried to communicate well with customers of all types and always greeted them first and responded kindly. I had just finished my military service, so I was told that I sounded stiff and gloomy, so I tried to smile more and be friendlier. As I continued to make an effort, people started to think I was friendlier, and they even told me I had a nice smile. Working at a movie theater allowed me to learn how to serve customers and be friendly to a wide variety of people.
Goals and plans after joining the company
“An open mind that accepts the company culture”
If I am able to work at a movie theater where I have previous work experience, I think I will be able to enjoy my work more than anything else. Enjoying work can be described as naturally adapting to the company culture and getting along with people. I will always keep an open mind, accept the company culture, and participate in various talent development programs to learn the company’s mindset. I will also work hard at my job, without being picky about the tasks assigned to me, and give my best. As time goes by, I want to become an indispensable member of the company and take on more important tasks and responsibilities.
