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Q&A For University Admission Name Institutional Affiliation Instructor Course Date Q&A For University Admission Professional Qualifications During my career path, I have acquired various professional qualifications and gained hands-on knowledge in driving transformational initiatives across different sectors. The constant striving for innovation and excellence has been the most significant feature of my career path. I have been a team leader at MasterCard Hong Kong as the financial consultant from September 2022 to the present, leading a team of three in developing and enhancing credit card features. From Feb 2022 – Apr 2022, I was a lead manager at Standard Chartered, working with five people focusing on digital sales. At HSBC Hong Kong, I led a team of four from 2018 to Oct 2021, and our focus was providing solutions to complex business and sales problems. I was also in charge of two interns at Celcom Axiata Berhad and together we worked to assist in customer acquisition initiatives for 600 Enterprise accounts. I gained leadership, teamwork, communication, collaboration, and innovative skills in these three positions. I have skills in driving digital marketing initiatives for startup businesses such as 11street and Zahara Cosmetics. In one of my startups, 11 Street, a thriving e-commerce site that offers a vast range of products, I learned a lot about scaling operations and optimizing digital marketing skills and networking strategies. My other investment, Zahara Cosmetics, an e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of affordable beauty products, provided an opportunity to understand how to run an e-commerce, challenges, and manage clients effectively. My engagement in this venture allowed me to build my entrepreneurial experience while learning more about the operations of e-commerce, client interaction, and positioning brand strategies in emerging markets. Going through the startup environment, my knowledge about rapid entrepreneurship, including challenges from market access to quick execution plans, expanded, and learning how to keep up with customer demands. The developed adaptability, resilience, and strategic foresight could help successfully navigate environmental changes in business and seize new opportunities. These skill sets help explore innovative approaches essential to delivering tangible benefits to stakeholders and society. Reason for Application of Part Time Studies Pursuing a part-time degree at the University of Cambridge is crucial to my professional development. It will provide a blend of semi-academic courses and real-life practices well-suited to my long-term career objectives. The opportunity offered by part-time classes leads to a synergistic amalgam that effectively weaves academic and professional demands, thus creating an environment conducive to holistic learning that combines on-the-ground relevance with theoretical depth. I am preparing to change my career and start my startup. My other two startups, 11 Street and Zahara, offered critical knowledge of running e-commerce but are no longer operational. Therefore, this course will be the foundation for successfully opening and running and mentally preparing me to run the business. Moreover, the unique perspective diversity and interdisciplinary collaborations in Cambridge’s education resources promise to open my mind beyond my limits, turn the world upside down, and generate peace of mind solutions to novel business situations. Furthermore, the University of Cambridge’s unmatched value proposition in providing entrepreneurial studies is highlighted by its well-known standing as a global center of innovation and entrepreneurship. With its extensive industry network, entrepreneurial support programs, and access to state-of-the-art research, Cambridge offers aspiring entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to foster innovative ideas, hone business acumen, and develop the competencies required to succeed in the quickly changing business environment. In addition, the University’s dedication to creating a welcoming and encouraging learning environment guarantees that I will receive individualized coaching and mentoring that is catered to my unique objectives and aspirations. This will enable me to realize my full potential and start a life-changing journey towards entrepreneurial success. Career Goals My career path is driven by a strong desire to move from senior positions in corporations to personal e-commerce that will promote inclusive growth and positive change. I am ready to start this life-changing journey with a clear vision and unwavering resolve. I have a wealth of expertise in team leadership, data analytics, and digital marketing from prestigious companies like MasterCard, Standard Chartered, and HSBC. My ultimate goal is to use my broad skill set and business savvy to lead the creation and release of a cutting-edge mobile e-commerce app that transforms the way people shop and advocates for accessibility for those who are visually impaired. This will democratize access to products and services and promote greater societal inclusion. One of the primary drivers of my entrepreneurial plan is a constant dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. I intend to make it part of the culture and operations of my venture. Through applying sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity across all stages of growth, I envision a business model that gives excellent financial return and social impact. The mobile app will facilitate engaging communities through collaboration, innovative technologies, and community projects to solve societal problems, promote economic growth, and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future for all generations. Additional Information to Support Application Besides my professional achievements, I bring into the role a unique mix of leadership abilities, business skills, and dedication to making a positive contribution to society. As part of a leadership team for corporate and startup companies, I have acquired adaptability, resilience, and strategic thinking skills that I can use in today's fast-changing and agile environments. First, my full-time volunteering with the Malaysian Foundation for the Blind shows my commitment to helping marginalized groups and making a socially inclusive society. The inclusive entrepreneurship that comes alongside education projects targeting blind people has illustrated to me, in my own experience, how powerful of an influence it can be for the lives of individuals and entire communities. I will incorporate this aspect in my startup, where I will ensure that the needs of the blind are met by enabling them to shop using the mobile app. Moreover, my entrepreneurial experience is my relentless pursuit of innovation, keen observance of market opportunities, and the deep drive for effecting positive change. From leading digital marketing initiatives to creating scalable e-commerce platforms, I have developed the skill of seeing emerging trends, guessing customers’ needs in advance, and exploiting disruptive technologies that bring value to competitive markets. I am thrilled about the next phase of my business career as I utilize my skills, innovative outlook, and unyielding attentiveness to ESG principles to invent solutions that boost business success and society’s welfare. Main Challenges of Working in a Team I was a team leader in three different companies. I had the pleasure of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Teamwork was necessary for the environment as it helped develop innovative ideas for solving challenges by MasterCard, Standard Chartered, Celcom Axiata Berhad, 11 Street, and HSBC. While teamwork and cooperation effectively met different needs, we faced numerous challenges. Teamwork has its own set of difficulties, such as breakdowns in communication, other priorities, and personal conflicts. One of the significant obstacles to achieving consensus is handling various viewpoints and harmonizing different notions for an expected end. Developing open communication channels and a cul...