Managing People and Careers Assignment

Managing People and
Careers

COVER LETTER
John Doe
Merchandise Administration Assistant Manager
To
Sir Philip Green
Chairman
Arcadia Group Ltd
London, W1, United Kingdom
www.arcadiagroup.co.uk
August 20, 2019
Dear Mr. Philip,
As highly skilled and capable merchandise administration assistant manager having experience
of 6 years, I am writing this cover letter to express my interest for position of merchandise
administration assistant manager at your organisation. I came to know about such vacancy
through advertisement which was posted on 18th August, 2019. I possess good experience in
respective filed as I have been worked in this filed from last 5 years in different organisation. I
have self confidence, abilities, skills which are mandatory for given post. In order to work as
merchandise administration assistant, I have good commercial awareness knowledge, team
working skills, leadership, interpersonal skills, decision making. I have taken different training
to improve myself such as store management training, vacation placements and others. All these
skills and capabilities are hold by me to work at your organisation in proper manner. My
observing power is very strong which helps me to grab opportunity from surroundings. This can
assist me to bring positive result for organisation and increases my strengths to perform all type
of task in effective and efficient manner. As I have outstanding background towards given

profile which helps me to maintain good relations with seniors, executive, manager, peers and
others that assist in profit earning for business. This reasons believe me that I am best suited for
given post which is offered by your organisation. I think I can achieve your business goal and
objectives in best possible manner without any problems. As I am keen learner and dedicated
towards given assignment.
I possess interest in carrying out any work assigned to me and have good knowledge about
subject matter. I enjoy working in pressure which shows real identity of mine for any goal set
and achieve that objectives. I read newspaper to increase my knowledge regarding requirements
of consumer which they are expecting from industry. Before entering into such field I did my
internship in respective area which build my interest towards such profile and enhances my
knowledge and skills. Whenever, I have gone I showed my skills and knowledge and impressed
everyone by achieving set goal and objectives.
I am very enthusiastic and good learner which is required by every organisation for better
results. I always give first priority to my work and achieve within given time period. My time
management skills is very good as within hours I complete my work. I think I am the suitable
person for assigned post and analyse market with change in trends, taste and preferences of
consumers. I enjoyed organisation and keeps on improving myself by learning new and
different things which is actually required in corporate world. I feel that my skills matches with
mentioned job profile given in advertisements. This is great opportunity for me to work with
such reputed organisation and explore my interest field with use of skills and capabilities. I
have attached my Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with this cover letter.
Thank you for your consideration and time. Please call me at my [phone] or email me
at my mail id [e-mail]. Hope to look forward to hear positive from you.
Thanks and Regards
John Doe
London, United Kingdom

APPLICATION FORM
1 Why do you want to work for us?
Arcadia is retail and reputed organisation which deals in clothing, shoes and accessories
having various subsidiaries. This has eight main brands such as Burton, Perkins, Miss Selfridge,
Topman, Dorothy, Evans, Topshop, Outfit. There are more than 22,000 employees working in
organisation. This administration has more than 2500 stores in United Kingdom. It is considered
as UK largest private owned fashion organisation. The respective firm has very pleasant and
wonderful environment for working. It is informal while professional and mixture of business
with fun. All the brands of Arcadia has their own distinct features and flavours for consumers. I
want to work with this organisation as it provides an opportunity to develop professionalism. The
given job is based on Merchandise Administration Assistant Manager. In order to work in given
profile, I possess good subject knowledge, proper analysis of market to know about customer
requirement for better results. This organisation has various benefits for their employees and
staffs such as 25% discounts on products, 22 days holiday with holiday trading, assessing sample
sales. Therefore, because of these above facilities and welfare, I would like to work with such
company to enhance myself and achieve goal and objectives of business in an effective and
efficient manner.
2 Tell us about a time you worked in a group to achieve an objective (what did you do and what
was the outcome?)
When I was in college, there was a competition among different sections for business
plan. This was arranged by college faculties where number of students took part in that to present
that business plan in front of entrepreneurs and judges so that they can provide proper guidance
and help to achieve it. Here, I also took part where there were 8 members in my group and I was
appointed as team leader of that business plan which was decided by group. Firstly, we members
of team decide the business which can be implemented by us. There are number of options
available within us where I chosen business plan to be made on traditional theme based
restaurants. Being team leader of group, I assigned work to each and every members so that
objectives can be achieved. I assigned work on basis of skills and knowledge of individuals. I
have already worked in group so my team management skills is very good which helps me to
achieve goal and objectives. After, everyone worked as per assigned work and made business

plan in written and power point presentation and represented in front of entrepreneurs and
judges. This plan has liked by everyone and achieve the objectives in proper manner.
3 Tell us about a time when you identified a new approach to solve a problem (what did you do
and what was the outcome?)
While I was doing my summer internship at International Skills Society for a time period
of six months. The manager of respective organisation assigned work to me where I have to
combine and collect survey results of 250 people who provided their view about impact of
globalisation on business functions. The data has to be presented to non technical background
students. The time provided to me was of one week where I have perform all works in an
effective and efficient manner. As data has to be presented to non technical students so I present
it in technical terms then it would not be understand by groups. I planned for conducting deep
study and noted desired outcomes. This work helped for converting technical data into easily and
understandable language which can be interpreted by person. Also I prepared power point
presentation in order to present data and information into organised and structured format. I used
diagram such as pie chart, bar graphs and others that can be analysed by them without much
knowledge about subject matter. On the last day of presentation, all non technical groups were
happy and impressed by me. All of them congratulated me for successfully completing difficult
task and wished all the best for my future career and growth.
4 Tell us about a time when you had to manage a number of different priorities and complete a
number of tasks in a short amount of time (what did you do and what was the outcome?)
While I was in college, my teacher assigned me a project to be complete on topic of
multinational company of United Kingdom and their working patterns. Along with that I already
had my last semester project work where various improvements has to be made. This was very
difficult for me to priority work as I had last semester exams in next week and for that I had to
study hard for it. All of these tasks were urgent and should be done on given time period. In this
case, I decided time needed for all these tasks and decided their superiority level and made plan
to completed them. After that I had calculated time for each task and decided to perform on basis
of priority level. Firstly, I completed my old projects of last semester where improvements has to
be made for meeting college faculties requirements. Secondly, I worked on assigned project
work which was assigned to me. Lastly, I decided to study for exams in order to get good marks.

In this way, through prioritising different projects, I managed successfully to complete given task
within stipulate time period.
5 Tell us about a project you worked on that required you to persuade others to your point of
view (what did you do and what was the outcome?)
While I was in college, the assignment was given to us where I was to work with group
of 4 students and evaluate impact of nongovernmental business on society welfare. When this
project was given, my group mate decided to present given topic in written report which would
yield positive outcomes. This was followed because in previous batch student followed same
concept and attain maximum marks in class. Here, I made a plan to show one minute demo
regarding task to be executed. When I presented my opinions in front of society along with
taking help of PPT, all of them were influenced by my ideas and I was given an opportunity to
carry out work per my opinion and views.
CURRICULUM VITAE
John Doe
[e-mail]
[phone]
London, United Kingdom
Career Objective
To work with recognised organisation where I can show my abilities and skills for improving
standards of business.
Career Summary
Six years of experience in field of Merchandise Administration Assistant Manager and skilled
in managing, maintaining and handling records, check of inventory, stock and product sales. I
am competent for looking after departmental policies and display modules.
Qualification
Courses University/School Year of Passing Percentage/Grade

Masters in Business
Administration (MBA)
University of London 2011-2013 8.72CGPA
Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA)
University of London 2008-2011 7.2CGPA
12th The American School in
London
2006-2008 75.00%
10th The American School in
London
2006 78.00%
Skills Summary
 Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and abilities
 Innovative techniques in handling fashionable merchandise goods
 Maintenance of products credibility and standards of sales records
 Capable to handle administration work of organisation
 Efficient in dealing with both national and global clients and customers
Professional and Technical Skills
 Good experienced in handling software, windows
 Competent in different languages such as French and Spanish to deal with foreign
clients
 Maintaining and handling fashionable and trendy products
 Possess skills to modify management procedures of merchandising stores,
administrative works and others.
Work Experience
Current Employer: Mason Textile Group of Company
Designation: Merchandising Manager (2016- till date)
Job responsibilities
 Looking after consumer feedback about products

 Looking after merchandising units, production base houses for proper functioning
 Proper communication with clients at national and international level
 Analysing and presenting consumers sales pattern and buying.
Previous Employer: Fabers Merchandising Incorporation Pvt. Ltd.
Designation: Assistant Merchandising Manager (2013- 2016)
Job responsibilities
 Helping higher authority for objectives of business
 Responded towards complaints and problems of consumers regarding fashion goods
 Handling inventory units, store managements and displaying those products
Achievements and Awards
 Won team members of state level basketball, London
 Awards for enhancing sales records and maintenance of product development
 Prize for new modules implementation to improve sales of online merchandise
Extra Curriculum Activities
 Participated in tournaments of basketballs at college, school
 Member of Mechanising society to enhance fashion training, estimating budgets
Personal Information
Father's Name : William Doe
Mother's Name : Alina Doe
Nationality : British
Date of Birth : 20th September, 1987
Language Known : French, Spanish, English
Marital Status : Unmarried
Address : 101, Kevin Street, London, United Kingdom
Declaration
I hereby declares that the above provided information is true as per best of my knowledge.

INTERVIEW PRACTICE
While I was in University, my professors and teachers told our batch for attending
seminars where large number of professionals, research scholars gathered from various branches
and background. They were called to share their own experiences about interviews which they
have faced during their time. It was great session which was conducted for us to learn more
about interviews skills and tips so that we all can crack interview and get good placements from
college. They have discussed various points which are important for us while giving interview.
These can helps us to crack interview easily in effective and efficient manner. The points which
has discussed by them are as follows:
 It is very important to carry all essentials documents related with work experience,
educational background, certificates and others.
 The movement of body and gestures assist in leaving good impression on interviewers.
 The interviewee should not be nervous while doing communication with interviewer.
 It is very significant to reach to the interview location or venue half an hour prior by
interviewee in order to show sincerity, punctuality for job position and avoiding problems
which can cause while going for interview.
Therefore, these above tips can helps to crack interview very easily without any default
and achieve better results. I have to practice all these tips before going for interview at any
location or place so that I can easily perform in better manner.
ASSESSMENT CENTRE PRACTICE
While I was in college, we were told to attend seminar on interview and behave in proper
and effective manner. It was conducted for two days to improve us and achieve our set goals.
The first day seminar was related with things to be maintained at interview and on second day
they discussed about assessment centre practices. The main points discussed at seminar were
based on following:
 While I went for test at assessment centre, I should be motivated and confident enough to
complete test within given time period without any problems.
 It is significant for me to be impulsive and adaptive for assigned works so that I can do
any task within given time period in effective and efficient manner.

 I have to use proper language in order to carry out dialogue and able to express my
opinions and views regarding assigned work in proper manner and leaving good
impression for them.
Therefore, I should consider these above points while going for any assessment centre for
any interviews. These can help me to achieve goal and objectives in an effective and efficient
manner. With these tips I can easily crack interviews and test for getting good job or placements.

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