Personal Narrative: My Passion For Business Studies

My passion for business studies began when I was hired to become a junior hairdresser. The amount of work and effort put into running a business. Being able to see first-hand how a business operates and how products were advertised and sold intrigued me. I love the idea of being able to independently earn your own income; this idea has inspired me to become driven in order to succeed. Being able to study business will give me the fundamental skills needed to engage in the international world of business and be a prosperous entrepreneur. I am currently studying Health and Social Care as a Level 3 qualification. This decision was made as I wanted to become a midwife but it is no longer my intention. I have covered various units in my course which relate directly to theory, practise and law in
business. For example, unit 1 focused on communication and barriers that prevent or hinder communication. In this unit I was able to analyse factors such as non-verbal communication, disability and took part in role play scenarios to enhance my skills. By studying business theories like Tuckman's stages of group interaction I understand the processes that teams in the workplace go through in order to perform at an optimum level and how I can manage these processes.
Additionally I completed a unit covering marketing theory and practise. In this unit I was required to plan and deliver a campaign that marketed healthy eating to a teenage audience. Learning about the different aspects of social marketing has given me a great insight into the different techniques that are used to market to their customers. Experiencing this has enabled me to know how I should operate in a business while working with others and know how to reach the goal set. Throughout my studies I have shown myself to be a student who takes pride in all tasks. I have been able to remain a hard-working student who is able to balance many tasks given to me at the same time by completing my BTEC course. Having to complete numerous assignments and meet multiple deadlines at the same time while maintain a high standard demonstrates that I am hard working and can prioritise effectively. I am an independent student who trusts my own instincts and initiative while
working. When completing coursework I complete independent research by going to the library and using the internet. While preparing our tasks there are times where we have to do group work. I receive feedback given to me positively as it enables me to see what area need to develop. I am very organised which has helped me be able to reach my set goals easily. I keep notes which I review every day to see what my target is for the day and what actions need to be made in order to reach that goal. I am an enthusiastic individual who always has a positive attitude and sees challenges to be an opportunity to gain new experiences. Taking take part in a coaching for success course where I was given a mentor helped me as I was able to gain guidance. They help me work on my weaknesses to become a confident leader. As a leader I am able to carefully plan and direct tasks to individuals while taking into account their strengths and weaknesses. Having to work as team enabled me to learn how to encourage others in my team in order to help them complete the task given. Styling hair has always been an interest of mine. I love learning and trying out new things as I am a practical person. I have learnt how to time manage effectively while still producing good results. When styling hair I constantly have to be aware of the time due to the client having a time limit. This has enabled me to learn how to work at a fast pace whilst still accomplishing the goal. I am committed to maintain the same level of hard work throughout undergraduate study as I have in previous successful years. I determine this experience to be a strong foundation for me to have a successful career and give me the fundamental links needed to become a successful entrepreneur.