In this blog post, we will introduce how to convey your attitude toward communicating with the global market based on your personal philosophy and identity in a deep and persuasive manner in your overseas sales self-introduction letter.
Growth
As a child, I was disappointed by the size of Korea on the world map and felt anxious that we would be swallowed up by other countries. I grew up listening to stories about our proud history as a nation of Eastern courtesy that never bowed to China and fought for independence from Japan, but Korea was smaller than Japan. Even a small country like Korea is so large that it is impossible to visit every part of it, so how much larger must China and the United States be? How enormous must the Earth be, carrying such vast continents? And when I think about the size of the solar system and the universe, of which the Earth is only a tiny part, I feel very insignificant, and the land on which I live seems very trivial.
My young mind couldn’t handle the feeling of futility, and I wondered, “Even if I get sick or die right now, the universe won’t feel anything, so what’s the point?” It was my father who helped me out of my endless depression. He took me on trips every weekend so that I could get back to reality and look around me, after hearing that all the pride I had felt for Korea and myself had disappeared and seeing me lost in my thoughts about the universe, which seemed to expand endlessly in my mind. During the long journey with my father, who took me to experience and feel the society and country I belonged to with all five senses, I was able to experience the diverse landscapes and natural environment of Korea, which I had only seen in textbooks. This was because I was able to encounter a wealth of experiences that blew away the images of the universe that had been spinning around in my head.
School life
I reflected on my past life, when I was immersed in cosmic nihilism and did not look around me, and looked back on the potential of Korea, which has strived to develop its national power so that it can flourish culturally and exert considerable influence, albeit on a small scale. Just because something is small does not mean it is useless or will quickly disappear. Instead, we must see the condensed potential inherent within it. Even though I was still young and had a long way to go, I believed that I had enough energy hidden inside me that would soon explode. Although I did not know what kind of effort would unlock that power, I believed that all my efforts to grow would be helpful, so I worked tirelessly to mature both physically and mentally.
In addition, in order to find the inevitability of being born in a tiny country on the world map, I dreamed of becoming a talented person who could shine with pride in my ethnicity and country, which are connected to my birth. This is because I believed that if each person is born with their own position and calling, my role would also be hidden in my nationality, and my efforts would be converted into the power of my country. No matter how large a country is or how developed it appears to be, when compared to the vastness of space, its existence is insignificant, and I felt that there was no need to be intimidated by simple differences in size. At one point, I was overwhelmed by the vastness of the universe, but I changed my mindset to a positive one, realizing that everyone is equal in the face of the universe and that there is no need to feel inferior.
Personality
I am proud of the group I belong to and always strive to do my work with confidence. If you don’t have a sense of belonging and sufficient self-esteem, it will naturally show, and if you can’t see your own position in a positive light, that negative energy will spread and make it difficult for others to trust you. No matter what situation I find myself in, I always strive to identify my strengths and characteristics so that I can actively appeal to others. In addition, I always try to conduct myself properly and look at the world straight on, so that my energy can be fully conveyed to others. This is because a person’s subconscious is influenced by their usual attitude and can act as a major factor in determining how they are perceived by others.
My habit of pursuing positive thinking has raised concerns that I may be overly optimistic, but rather than dwelling on my shortcomings, I believe it is important to build a foundation of healthy thinking based on my strengths and to exercise the power to embrace and overcome my weaknesses.
View of life
No matter how small or insignificant, I strive to leave my mark on life. When I was a child, I was amazed by the vastness of the universe and had nihilistic thoughts. I wondered, “No matter how hard I try, won’t I leave no trace in this world?” This was because I felt frustrated that my efforts were nothing more than the struggles of a microorganism in a universe with a vast history that was beyond my comprehension, where even the place where I lived was reduced to an insignificant existence. This made me feel futile, as if nothing I did would have any impact, and as a result, I was unable to set any goals for myself for a while.
However, after traveling around the country with my father and seeing the pride of the land where I was born and raised and the people who live faithfully there, I changed my mind and decided to leave behind a legacy that is worth striving for, no matter how small my efforts may be, by joining forces with the people who live with me. Compared to the vastness of space, my existence is insignificant, but even in such a vast reality, there are people who continue to move forward without losing hope, and I wanted to be a part of that movement.
Motivation for applying and aspirations after joining the company
I was once overwhelmed by the vastness of the universe and fell into a state of nihilism. I felt that I was just a tiny speck in the vast universe, and that I was just a tiny country within the solar system, and that I was just a tiny person born in South Korea. I lamented that no matter how hard I tried, I would never be able to make a difference in the world. I am proud of my background and position, and I aspire to become a leader who can influence other countries. Therefore, I am applying for a position to promote your company’s outstanding technology and machinery overseas.
If I can become a person at the forefront of spreading your company’s influence from Korea to other countries, I am confident that even my seemingly insignificant steps will accumulate and one day become a source of pride like the footsteps of a giant. With this belief, I will devote myself to my work with the expectation that my sincere efforts will bear fruit. When I was young, I was pessimistic, believing that no matter what I achieved, it would have little impact on the world. However, I now believe in the achievements that humanity can accomplish when people in similar situations join forces.
