Chevening Career plan question
Please I would appreciate if you take your time to review my essay, thank you. Career plan
An M.Sc. in International Business Management and Innovation at the various UK universities that I am applying for will be an opportunity for me to enrich my knowledge, gain extensive competence for future academic research and professional work with which I would use to contribute to the socioeconomic development of my country Nigeria. My career path is such that, after my studies, I want to be a cosmetician who will champion the production and use of natural based cosmetics rather than carcinogenic based ones. It is a fact that anything applied to our skin is quickly absorbed through our pores directly into our blood stream and many cosmetics are carcinogenic which increases the chances of developing cancer. According to the World Health Organisation, 30 people die from cancer everyday in Nigeria. Thus, production of 100% natural based cosmetics which I have been working on will be of great benefit in reducing the absorption of hazardous substances in our body. Though some cosmetic industries use little amount of these substances such as hydroquinone, lead, parabean, that it's flagged as non harmful to the body because the effects are only tested for a short term period. Continuous usage of such product mixed with other harsh substances from other products in a long term (e. g 20 years) has not been tested and could result to cancer since the body intake has become mass.
Upon returning to my home country after studies, I would love to work with a production organisation where I can put into practice what I have learnt during my studies, in order to gain professional experience and practical knowledge in business creation, implementation and managing projects. The aim of this is that, after a period of about 3 years of working, I intend to dedicate my time in building up my company, Sophytrick Creative Factory which is a growing film and beauty makeup brand that I established, with the aims of; raising awareness on the dangers of carcinogenic cosmetics by partnering with NGOs, IGOs, government and private organisations, and the benefits of natural based cosmetics, tackle poverty in my own capacity by creating job opportunities and improve healthy living through production of natural based cosmetics in line with what the UK government is doing in Nigeria.
I hope to set up an official academy to train more people in the production of natural based cosmetics and application of makeup and special effects while attracting partner organisation and individuals that will empower the unemployed by providing startup capitals for low capital intensive business, as this would enable them work independently and create more job opportunities for themselves and others. I hope to build a brand that extends beyond the Nigerian context which will also improve cultural relations.
If selected for chevening, it will equip me with skills to forge my company ahead and serve as a platform to help me bring to life ideas and visualized plan that will in the end help my country and humanity.