Chevening is looking for individuals with strong networking skills, who will engage with the Chevening community and influence and lead others in their chosen profession. Explain how you meet this requirement, using clear examples of your networking skills, and outline how you hope to use these skills in the future.
(minimum word count: 100 words, maximum word count: 500 words) Word Count:
Your opinions, suggestions, and corrections will be greatly appreciated. Gracias!
One must be independent to be able to build interdependence. That is the essence of networking. When I volunteered in OYB, a majority of the volunteers cannot afford college which will deem them to stop their studies. The moment I heard about a scholarship in Holy Child Colleges of Butuan, my initiative is to meet with the focal person. After I and the Guidance Counselor shared the purposes of the institution we represent, we agreed that I will give a list of volunteers who can be recommended as scholars. These volunteers are now young professionals. When my teaching contract ended in BFCS, a parent who co-owned Mom's Finest Buffet Palace offered me a managerial job. That was the time that I waited for the result of my application in the government sector. Nevertheless, I was surprised for the offer but I accepted it. Working outside my comfort zone is a challenge. There are staffs who questioned my abilities. In order to bridge the gap, I asked a friend from the government sector to partner with me and initiate training in Quarter Master's Course. Through the training, I and my staffs became more connected in sustaining the quality of service the restaurant offers. Presently, I have a good communication with people from my previous work. We give updates about each other through emails, Facebook, Instagram and sometimes meet in person. We also call each other whenever we need each other's help. It is great to have good networks of friends and I am still building more.
Recently a 10 feet high flood hit our community which affected the houses and livelihood of the community. Food supplies ran out and no money to sustain themselves. Therefore I spoke with our church leaders and fellow young professionals to raise funds in order to help the affected community. In the end, we transported relief goods to at least 30 families in Barangay Buhangin. Moreover, the lack of school supplies affects the academic performance of pupils. It is sad to note that this is a common scenario in the Philippine public schools. In order to help, I reached out to my fellow alumni to donate school supplies for the school. Presently the pupils of Buhangin Elementary School are using the donated school supplies.
Education is the key to liberate ourselves from ignorance and to ensure the future of our country. To see the youth benefit from good educational system especially the deprived and the poor. There will be a great chance for a developed Philippines. With my networking skills, I will reach out to other NGO's, Government Offices, and private individuals who share the vision of building positive change and development in the Philippines. I will integrate Chevening's vision to every conference, seminars and other events that I will conduct. I will invite fellow Chevening alumni to partner with me to speak and facilitate in such events and altogether we will serve as benefactors for the sustainable development of the Philippines.
(minimum word count: 100 words, maximum word count: 500 words) Word Count:
Your opinions, suggestions, and corrections will be greatly appreciated. Gracias!
independence in networking
One must be independent to be able to build interdependence. That is the essence of networking. When I volunteered in OYB, a majority of the volunteers cannot afford college which will deem them to stop their studies. The moment I heard about a scholarship in Holy Child Colleges of Butuan, my initiative is to meet with the focal person. After I and the Guidance Counselor shared the purposes of the institution we represent, we agreed that I will give a list of volunteers who can be recommended as scholars. These volunteers are now young professionals. When my teaching contract ended in BFCS, a parent who co-owned Mom's Finest Buffet Palace offered me a managerial job. That was the time that I waited for the result of my application in the government sector. Nevertheless, I was surprised for the offer but I accepted it. Working outside my comfort zone is a challenge. There are staffs who questioned my abilities. In order to bridge the gap, I asked a friend from the government sector to partner with me and initiate training in Quarter Master's Course. Through the training, I and my staffs became more connected in sustaining the quality of service the restaurant offers. Presently, I have a good communication with people from my previous work. We give updates about each other through emails, Facebook, Instagram and sometimes meet in person. We also call each other whenever we need each other's help. It is great to have good networks of friends and I am still building more.
Recently a 10 feet high flood hit our community which affected the houses and livelihood of the community. Food supplies ran out and no money to sustain themselves. Therefore I spoke with our church leaders and fellow young professionals to raise funds in order to help the affected community. In the end, we transported relief goods to at least 30 families in Barangay Buhangin. Moreover, the lack of school supplies affects the academic performance of pupils. It is sad to note that this is a common scenario in the Philippine public schools. In order to help, I reached out to my fellow alumni to donate school supplies for the school. Presently the pupils of Buhangin Elementary School are using the donated school supplies.
Education is the key to liberate ourselves from ignorance and to ensure the future of our country. To see the youth benefit from good educational system especially the deprived and the poor. There will be a great chance for a developed Philippines. With my networking skills, I will reach out to other NGO's, Government Offices, and private individuals who share the vision of building positive change and development in the Philippines. I will integrate Chevening's vision to every conference, seminars and other events that I will conduct. I will invite fellow Chevening alumni to partner with me to speak and facilitate in such events and altogether we will serve as benefactors for the sustainable development of the Philippines.