In this blog post, we will introduce ways to incorporate the sincerity and time management skills essential for administrative jobs into your application letter, focusing on specific experiences and examples rather than simple personality descriptions.

 

Growth

“Be independent by the age of 20”
My parents told me that the most important thing they wanted for me was to develop independence so that I could stand on my own two feet when I turned 20. I didn’t understand it when I was young, but after I went to college, I became grateful for my parents’ teachings.
Growing up with two working parents, I communicated with them by actively participating in even the smallest tasks. My parents always asked me what I thought first, no matter what I did, and they encouraged and supported my choices. Even when I did something as crazy as Edison holding an egg, my parents praised my creativity and imagination. Thanks to them, I have never been afraid of the results or other people’s evaluations, and I have never failed to do something I wanted to do. I grew up to be a man who makes his own plans and acts independently and proactively.
While allowing me freedom of choice, my parents taught me one thing strictly: to be polite. They taught me to always be considerate of others. I spent my school days keeping these words in mind and putting them into practice. In particular, when I was a class president in my second year of high school, I collected donations to help disadvantaged neighbors. I even received a service award from my school for this activity.
Even in college, when I needed to make important decisions, I always considered my mother’s opinion most important. However, even when things were difficult, I was able to rely on my own judgment rather than always turning to my parents, which allowed me to approach everything with much more confidence than my friends.
Seeing my friends who had difficulty making decisions, I felt grateful once again for my parents’ way of raising me to be independent and self-reliant. I learned to take responsibility for my work and to be flexible in my relationships with others, which has helped me make a good impression as a flexible person.

 

Strengths and weaknesses

“Planned and efficient”
My strength is that I set goals and make plans when I work, and then carry them out step by step. I am very good at organizing my work, so I can proceed without delay, which is a big advantage. When I was studying for my word processing and computer skills certifications, I made a plan and prioritized my tasks, which made it easy for me to pass the exams.
I maintain close relationships with people I get to know well. I am not the type of person who reveals my true feelings right away, but I take time to get to know people deeply, and once I become friends with someone, I maintain a deep and long-lasting relationship. My friends who have been with me for a long time always tell me that I am a “true friend.”
I have always managed my time well and used it as efficiently as possible. While attending university, I worked two part-time jobs and volunteered while focusing on my studies. I felt a sense of fulfillment in using my time wisely without being told to do so.
I considered not only my commitments to my friends but also my commitments to myself to be important, and I always tried to achieve my goals. I considered attending school every day without fail to be my commitment to the school, and I never arrived late or missed a day.

 

School Life

“Learning at school and gaining experience at school”
I chose to major in public administration with the intention of becoming a civil servant. However, the more I studied, the more I realized that there was more than one path to take, so I kept an open mind about my career options. I often took classes in related fields, such as business administration, and completed courses related to human resource management and organizational management. I believe that human resource management and organizational management are important values in any organization or group, so I studied these fields in addition to my major.
I was very active in my department during college. I participated actively in freshman orientation because I wanted to quickly adapt to the unfamiliar environment. Thanks to that, I was able to make friends, and my seniors remembered me as an impressive junior, so I didn’t feel awkward when the semester started.
If I hadn’t spent two years in the military during my college years, I think the four years would have passed without me even realizing it. During my two years in the military, starting in my second year of college, I was able to take time to reflect on my college life and make plans for the future.
When I returned to school, I worked as a work-study student in the department office for one semester. I often went to the Academic Affairs Office in the main building to run errands for my teaching assistant, and while helping professors with paperwork and organizing their offices, I was able to discuss my future with them, which helped me build stronger relationships with them.
After completing my work-study program, I worked part-time as an administrative assistant at the admissions office for a month while preparing for the university entrance exam. Through this job, which was recommended by my teaching assistant, I realized that I could utilize my major in administrative science not only in government agencies but also in schools.

 

Motivation and aspirations

“Be wise with pride in our school!”
I grew up with a strong sense of responsibility and independence. I knew that I had to take responsibility for my choices, so I was careful in everything I did and always worked hard to finish what I started.
During my college years, I worked as a work-study student in my department office and also had a part-time job at the school’s admissions office, where I acquired professional knowledge while majoring in public administration. After successfully completing the four-year program and graduating from college, rather than feeling sad about leaving school, I decided without hesitation to apply for a job at my alma mater.
I am very proud that my school is where I will begin my career as a member of society after completing my long journey as a student. Having spent four years at this school, I am more familiar with the school’s circumstances and work procedures than anyone else. Therefore, if I am hired as an administrative staff member, I will steadily acquire knowledge in various fields and become a wise and quick-thinking employee who can handle difficult tasks.