From: Guanzhong Chen

To: Dr.Prawdzik
Subject: Job Application Package Analysis
Date: Oct.8.2017

New York University Stern Full-Time MBA Program

My first job application package is preparing for a position in NYUs Stern MBA program. This
program is suited for students who wants to specialize in business through the two years
education, along with summer internship opportunities. This program is very appealing to me
because I am interested in international trade. On the other hand, the Stern School of Business
is a famous institution with long history as well as its MBA program is ranked as number twelfth
in the U.S., which indicates the high-quality program and the valuable alumni network.

Stern appreciates those talented graduates who possess both intellectual and emotional
strength (IQ + EQ), for more specifically, students who turn their idea into reality and inspire
others around them. So, the admission committee will evaluate candidates across three
dimensions: academic profile, professional achievements, and personal characteristics.

In order to impress my audience, I plan to use my education background and work experience
to prove my capability. However, English is not my native language, so I find it is harder to
fashion my resume and cover letter in a formal tone and to use concise wording. Therefore, I try
to deliver my content as clearly as possible while being modest. Additionally, showing my strong
internship background will help display my potential in business, which may help me give a
good impression to admissions.

In the cover letter, I expand the work experience section by adding an example in order to
explain my qualification in a deeper level. In this example, I not only engaged in the completed
selling process from start to finish, but I also helped my team foster sustainable, reciprocal
collaboration. This example proves that I am a person who can transform my idea into real
profits and inspire my teammates, which corresponds to Sterns core values.

In the resume, I initially display a series of information about my education as an academic

profile, including school information, grades, and completed courses related to an MBA
program. Whereas the second resume has a section about my skills and activities, and I only
introduce my academic and work background. Furthermore, I do not have a remarkable GPA so
work experience appears directly after education. It constitutes the largest portion of my resume
in order to make up for my less competitive GPA. I also list my work experience chronologically
except orientation leader and vice president because those two are not interns but can
represent my ability and characteristics as well. Because of Stern will consider worldwide
applicants, I would use more space to show extra details of my previous internships rather than
add an activities section in a two-page, limited space resume. This organization can give
audiences a more clear view of my experience and prove my capability powerfully.

Wyndham Vacation Resorts - Asia Pacific: Marketing Alliance Manager

The second job package is organized for applying a position of marketing alliance manager
provided by Wyndham Vacation Resorts. Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific branch is a
part of Wyndham Worldwide Group, running a chain of resorts across Australia, Fiji, and
Thailand. I became interested in international trade before I even entered college, and I also
believe that people will invest more money and time on entertainment in the future. So I always
dream about how I could eventually operate my own business about entertainment. This goal
makes me think this job position is a good start for me.

Wyndham is seeking a dedicated and committed graduate to join the company. According to the
job description, a marketing alliance managers role is contact with business partners regularly
through travel, searching for new business opportunities and stabilizing existing partnerships.
The key position criteria includes business negotiation experience, fluent English and Mandarin
skills, and strong leadership. In this job package, I try to impress my audience, which is the
Human Resources department of the company, by emphasizing on work experience along with
activities and skills, because this job position does not require great research ability.

In the cover letter, I display both my education and work experience corresponding to the
requirements. I point out in the education portion that I have received education in both the U.S.
and China, which can help me prove my linguistic skills and this background is an advantage for
global travel, too. Also, I stress my negotiation and selling skills by describing an example from
my internship.

In my resume, the work experience at Penn State is placed into the activities section and details
are omitted because the Human Resource department prefers two to three months internship or
long-term experience instead of a part-time job, where, based on my previous job applying
experience, less skills are developed.

This job application shows my education and internships are transferrable to NYUs MBA
program, and this packages emphasis is on my ability.
Guanzhong Chen
108 Candleford Heights
State College, PA, 16803
gzchen617@gmail.com
814-XXX-XXXX
10/1/2017

NYU Stern MBA Admission Office

Henry Kaufman Management Center
44 West Fourth Street
New York, NY 10012

Dear Admission officer,

Stern School of Businesss core values are IQ + EQ, and it is searching for students with a strong
intellectual ability and exceptional interpersonal skills. For these reasons, my educational background and
internship experiences demonstrate my qualification for enrolling into your MBA program starting in fall
2018.

I am a senior, majoring in Economics at the Pennsylvania State University University Park. My economic
courses cover a wide variety of business related topics, which have transformed me into a well-rounded
learner. High evaluation standards set by my experienced instructors reinforces my learning ability and
guarantee my understanding of concepts and principles.

All of the work experience listed on my resume prove the evidence of my skills, but the most important is
the experience at Glodon Software Company. During two months of internship experience, I participated
in the process of selling, installing, and after-sale services in a business relationship with Beijing
University of Technology, one of the most famous universities in China interested in building a laboratory
for their architecture majored students. Additionally, my team designed and built a sustainable
cooperation with universities in China. For example, the Glodon Software Company holds a nationwide
annual competition of architectural related projects, inviting famous professionals in the architectural field
as judges. Such an activity can help students at the Beijing University of Technology gain useful
suggestions for their projects. This competition can also publicize the companys education services and
help the company become authoritative in the architectural education market.

From NYUs website I have learned about Sterns requirements. The spirits and values I found are exactly
what Im looking for in an educational institution. I have attached my resume, which contains relevant
information about my past experiences. If you would like to set up an interview or are interested in details
of my other experiences, please contact me through any method I listed. Thanks for your time and
consideration.

Sincerely,
Guanzhong Chen
 Guanzhong Chen
108 Candleford Heights, State College, PA, 16803
814 - XXX - XXXX
gxc5198@psu.edu

Object

To obtain a position in the NYU Stern Full-Time MBA Program.

Education

Pennsylvania State University, University Park - 2015 to Presents

Bachelor of Science in Economics
Anticipated Graduation: May, 2018
Current Cumulative GPA: 3.22 out of 4.00
Relevant Courses: Microeconomics Analysis, Macroeconomics Analysis, Statistics, Econometrics,
Introduction to C++ Program, Strategy and Decision Making, Economics of Corporation, International
Economics.

Tianjin University of Commerce, China - 2014 to 2015

Bachelor degree in Business Management
Cumulative GPA: 84 out of 100
Relevant Courses: Mathematics, Management and Organization, Accounting.

Working Experience

Product Manager Assistant

Glodon Software Company Limited (Beijing Headquarters) - May, 2017 to July, 2017
Promoted companys education programs to Beijing University of Technology, including introduction of the
product, bargaining, drafting contracts.
Helped Beijing University of Technology build the laboratory to operate education services bought from the
company.
Developed mutual-benefit relationship with Beijing University of Technology in education and career
services.

Marketing Assistant
Insigma Technology Co., Ltd (Hangzhou Branch) - July, 2015 to August, 2015
Successfully persuaded students to continue current education in the company in face of tuition changes due
to an unexpected government subsidy cancellation.
Consistently maintained customers and performing after-sell services by means of telephone, email and
face-to-face communication.

Vice President
Sino Newsletter & Radio - 2016 to Present
Run a Penn State student organization striving to make media programs for Asian students.
Hold meeting with 44 people twice times per month, assigning tasks including but not limited to schedule
release date of upcoming programs, and adjust contents of programs in order to adapt audiences taste.
The average number of reviews of each program has reached over 1500 from over 800 after I became Vice
President.

International Orientation Leader

Penn State University - August,2016
Led groups consisted of 12 to 15 international freshmen getting familiar with the campus, including helping
them finish registration and required lectures, creating a welcoming atmosphere and providing local guides.
Cooperated with other colleagues to serve approximately 100 freshmen per work day in total, along with
unexpected risks and events.
Guanzhong Chen
108 Candleford Heights
State College, PA, 16803
gzchen617@gmail.com
814-XXX-XXXX
10/1/2017

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific

Shanghai, Shanghai, 200010

Dear Wyndham Office in Shanghai,

I am contacting you in regards of the job position you posted on Monster.com. I am interested in joining
your team as a Marketing Alliance Manager and I sincerely hope you would consider me for said
position. Wyndham Worldwide Group is seeking a candidate with a strong ability in business negotiation
and alliance management based on the position requirements. I feel confident in applying for this position
based on my education background and working experiences.

I am a senior majoring in Economics at Pennsylvania State University. My business related education at

Penn State grants me the capability to apply my academic knowledge to help companies make profits.
Additionally, strict instructors and an intensive, fast-paced learning process have helped generate my
ability to work under pressure and multitask. Additionally, I am proficient in Microsoft Office softwares
and basic C++ language proficiently, and these skills have been proven during my intern experiences.

My college education background consisted of a one-year study in China, and three years at Penn State.
These experiences enhanced my bilingual skill and helped me familiarize myself with the leisure
preferences for both the U.S. and chinese customers.

My working experiences have trained my negotiation and selling skills. For example, Glodon Software
Company is a China-based top 100 company specializing in the architectural and engineering field.
During over two months of internship experience, I participated in the whole process of selling, installing
and after-sale services in a business relationship with Beijing University of Technology, one of the most
famous universities in China. It is interested in building a laboratory for their architecture majored
students. Additionally, this experience taught me how to effectively communicate with my teammates and
customer, as being an outgoing, cooperative, modest person will enhance teams working efficiency.

I am eager to join in Wyndham and provide qualified services to the customers. I have attached my
personal information on resume, if you would like to set up an interview or interested in details of my
other experiences, I can be reached by any method I listed. Thanks for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Guanzhong Chen
Guanzhong Chen

108 Candleford Heights, State College, PA, 16803

814 - XXX - XXXX
gxc5198@psu.edu

Objective

To obtain a Marketing Alliance Manager position at the Wyndham Vacation Resorts - Asia Pacific beginning 2018. The job
position emphasize on business negotiations and alliance management, team working skills and leadership.

Education
Pennsylvania State University, University Park - 2015 to Presents
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Anticipated Graduation: May, 2018
Current Cumulative GPA: 3.22 out of 4.00
Relevant Courses: Microeconomics Analysis, Macroeconomics Analysis, Statistics, Econometrics, Introduction to C++
Program, Strategy and Decision Making, Economics of Corporation, International Economics.
Tianjin University of Commerce, China - 2014 to 2015
Bachelor degree in Business Management
Cumulative GPA: 84 out of 100
Relevant Courses: Mathematics, Management and Organization, Accounting.

Working Experience
Product Manager Assistant
Glodon Software Company Limited (Beijing Headquarters) - May, 2017 to July, 2017

Promoted companys education programs to Beijing University of Technology, including introduction of the product,
bargaining, drafting contracts.
Helped Beijing University of Technology build the laboratory to operate education services bought from the company.
Developed mutual-benefit relationship with Beijing University of Technology in education and career services.

Marketing Assistant
Insigma Technology Co., Ltd (Hangzhou Branch) - July, 2015 to August, 2015
Successfully persuaded students to continue current education in the company in face of tuition changes due to
unexpected government subsidy cancellation.
Consistently maintained customers and performing after-sell services by means of telephone, email and face-to-face
communication.

Vice President
Sino Newsletter & Radio - 2016 to Present
Run a Penn State student organization striving for making media programs for Asian students.
Hold meeting with 44 people twice times per month, assigning tasks including but not limited to schedule release date
of upcoming programs, and adjust contents of programs in order to adapt audiences taste.
The average number of reviews of each program has reached over 1500 from over 800 after I became Vice President.

Activities & Skills

Bilingual speaker of English and Mandarin.
Penn State International Orientation Leader, 2016.
Canning volunteer, THON, 2016.