In this blog post, we’ll show you how to naturally highlight your sense of trends and market-leading abilities in your MD application letter, along with some real examples.
Growth
As a child, I was always quick to jump on the latest trends that were popular among other kids. From celebrities that my friends admired to popular TV dramas, fashion, and items that everyone wanted to have, I was always sensitive to current trends and knew how to stay ahead of the curve. Even among children, who are often ignored by adults because they are “still young,” there are trends and rules that exist, and like people who are at the forefront of fashion in society, I often heard my friends say, “You’re so cool,” and “I want to be like you.” My older sister, who worked in the fashion industry, was a big help. My eldest sister, who was much older than me, always had fashion magazines and related materials piled up at home, so I naturally grew up under her influence from an early age.
My sister’s interests extended to various youth and children’s clothing brands, so I quickly absorbed a wide range of items and fashions from the materials I came across. I would pester my parents to try out different style combinations, and from an early age, I was not satisfied with the clothes my parents bought me. Even when going out for a casual outing nearby, I would stand in front of my closet for a long time, carefully considering what to wear until I found the perfect outfit. I dreamed of one day having a wardrobe as extensive as my sister’s, so I honed my eye and skills. I was taller than my peers, but my older sister was short, which also helped me. With her permission, I was able to borrow items to dress up casually.
School days
It was a time when my interest in fashion, which had blossomed since childhood, began to grow in earnest. My parents told me to focus more on my studies, which was my primary duty as a student, but they didn’t oppose my interest in fashion because of my older sister’s success. My older sister’s encouragement that I had a good sense of style and talent also had a big influence on me. Thanks to them, I was able to start exploring my career path earlier than other children. Of course, my parents believed in me and supported me, but it was my older sister who had a decisive influence on my decision to follow this path and who always guided me with kindness. Just as I realized the joy of playing dress-up in my older sister’s dressing room while she was studying fashion.
During my teenage years, which were filled with children who wanted to be as pretty and cool as adults, I gradually realized that to be a true trendsetter, one must not simply follow the existing trends, but rather read the signs and lead the way. I realized early on that true success cannot be achieved by conforming to mainstream styles, but by maintaining one’s individuality and allowing the times to follow one’s own characteristics. However, I was still young and inexperienced to pursue my ideal path to success, so I devoted myself to doing the best I could within my capabilities. Rather than simply adapting to trends or being told that I was cool, I wanted to showcase a unique style that only I could express, and that desire was born at that time.
Strengths and weaknesses
I am an enterprising person who believes that one must always seek out new fields that have not yet been explored and quickly jump in. This is because I believe that if you just follow in the footsteps of others, you will never be able to take the lead. Even if your skills are not at the same level as others, you must always look ahead to the distant future and aim to be ahead of everyone else in order to actively pursue your own development. I believe that compromising with reality and thinking, “This is good enough for now,” hinders one’s potential for rapid growth. The higher the ideal, the more I can push myself and stay focused, so I aim to stay ahead of everyone else.
Some people have advised me that my ambitious style is excessive and that unrealistic ideals will only lead to frustration when they fail to be realized. However, I do not consider myself to be perfect, so I believe it is only natural that there is a gap between my goals and my current state. I believe that it is only when I push myself to fill that gap that I can truly grow.
Values
Combine my style with the needs of the world. The search for uncharted territory that no one has seriously attempted can be divided into two types: places that you have not been able to reach because you have not thought of them, and places that you have not visited because you did not think they were worth visiting. The difference is whether you have discovered a gem that everyone needs but has not yet been found, or whether you have discovered a piece of stone that everyone knew existed but did not bother to touch. In order to compete with many people in the world, it is necessary to establish a style that is unique from others, but if you focus too much on individuality, you can easily lose balance and end up mistaking a piece of rock that everyone else considers worthless for a gem.
Therefore, in order to find new items and areas of development that people truly need, it is necessary to create your own individuality while constantly being aware of people’s tastes and preferences, and to reflect on whether you are heading in the right direction. It is very difficult to maintain a balance between not being overly influenced by the opinions of the majority and not straying too far from people’s interests, but I always strive to be proactive.
Career
I started working as an MD at ○○ Shopping Mall, then moved to ○○ Social Commerce Site, where I gained experience in online promotion.
Reason for applying and aspirations after joining the company
Clothing is one of the basic necessities of life, but it has gradually evolved beyond its simple function of keeping us warm and protected to become a medium that expresses people’s desires. This trend is formed by sensitive reactions to the trends of the times and the influence of role models that people want to emulate. It is a field where you need to be able to quickly capture these movements and respond appropriately in order to keep up with public demand. As a consumer of fashion who has been sensitive to trends and quick to respond to them, I have been impressed by your company’s quick response to market demands, and I decided to apply for a position at your company.
If I join your company, I will recognize my dual nature as both a consumer and a supplier of fashion, and I will focus on developing my ability to make decisions from the perspective of the customer, acting as an intermediary. In addition, I will not be arrogant in thinking that my needs will match those of consumers, and I will not be bound by my own tastes. I will always strive to maintain a comprehensive view of people’s latest interests and trends, and to develop the ability to respond quickly and appropriately. Thank you very much.
