Statement of Purpose

 
I am writing this statement of purpose in anticipation of joining your College to pursue a
Bachelor in Business Leadership. Shortly after finishing my high school education, I volunteered
to work at a local hotel to build leadership skills, learn from other leaders, and exercise being a
leader. I worked as a hotelier, and I was promoted to a managerial position because of my
abilities to solve problems and the quality of a good leader. With an opportunity to study at your
College, I will be shaped to become a strong leader in the business world and community.
Admission to College will enable me to build, acquire knowledge, and necessary skills in my
career, and reach my goal of being a sales manager in a successful company.
I am the firstborn in a family of six children; my dad is a soldier and traveled a lot to
other countries. My mum is a nurse and sometimes works the night shift. I was left with my
siblings and take the role of a parent at a young age. The experience I gained when I took the
role of a parent cultivated leadership skills that shaped my character. Our house was always full,
and conflicts happened since everybody had a different opinion. I was mostly the meditator,
bringing harmony and order at home. I always felt I was born a leader, and my family
experiences made me appreciate leaders are nurtured.
One year after finishing high school, I was employed as a waiter at the nearby restaurant,
and I experienced a situation when my colleagues had a conflict. From the family experiences, I
felt that I could help them solve the conflict. After observing tension for two days, I approached
them to identify the source of the conflict. Andrew, a colleague, used to be slow to deliver his
tasks and did not meet the deadline; the boss blamed Jane for that. I took a bold step, asked why
Andrew did not accomplish the specified task on time, and learned that he was experiencing