Dear Visa Officer,
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND
Last September 18, 2022, I successfully graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Office
Administration.
As a human resource staff my duties include reviewing each employee's daily time sheet to ensure
that their time is accurately tracked, complete, and ready for payroll processing; working with
employees to correct mistakes like missing punches and making corrections to their HRIS filing;
responding to their inquiries about their salaries and payroll adjustments; creating reports on
employees who have attendance problems; handling employee on-boarding and off-boarding;
and performing other duties.
PURPOSE OF STUDY
When the pandemic struck, I realized that time is precious and therefore should not be taken for
granted. Despite working for the company for seven years, my desire for career growth has not
been fulfilled. While my years of experience have been a great exposure for me, given me a ton
of new abilities, and made me the best version of myself, it is not enough to be the best candidate
for the higher position I am aiming for since the focus of my current tasks is more on the
operational and transactional human resource. The human resources field has a lot more to offer,
it is evolving, especially now, in the digital age.
After much thought, I made the difficult decision to start my plan of studying abroad. As an office
administration graduate and a human resource practitioner, I realized that in order to achieve my
desired position and goals, I need to learn and develop myself about Human Resources in a
quality and globally known institution, especially on how to become a transformational HR
practitioner, in which I could be able to create strategic developments to maximize workforce
productivity to attain organizational goals and in return will give me the competitive advantage I
need in this industry, particularly in the reputable and well-known companies
WHY CANADA?
Indeed, the cost of studying abroad is higher than it is in my home country, but the length of the
program offered in Canada is much shorter and more geared to my needs. I believe that the
return on my investment will outweigh the cost that will be incurred during my international
studies. For international students like me, Canada is regarded as one of the best study-abroad
countries in the world. In addition to offering a secure, varied, and multicultural environment,
Canada also offers high-quality education and training. Last year, according to the Global
Education News, Canada is the second ideal nation for education after the United States of
America. A degree from a Canadian institution is respected all over the world and is highly valued.
Canada also offers a more reasonable cost of tuition fees compared to other nations such as the
United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Ultimately, I choose London Ontario as my destination. Aside from the fact that my uncle with
his wife and their kids live there, the city has low crime rates, first-rate educational and medical
facilities, a vibrant cultural scene, and lovely parks.
I chose Fanshawe College because it provides flexible learning arrangements and experiential
education opportunities. After reviewing the Fanshawe College curriculum, I have to admit that
every course in the program perfectly fits my professional goals.
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Strategic Training & Development - this will equip me in creating and designing
training programs for our employees that directly align with meeting the organization's
needs and strategic goals
Organizational Performance - which includes learning about the type of performance
management system and creating a performance management program that best aligns
the objectives of the company and its employees.
HRIS & Advanced Software Applications - which covers software and technology
designed to help businesses meet core HR needs and improve the productivity of both
managers and employees
Compensation & Reward Strategy - which will equip me to design the organization’s
compensation plan and its reward management system
Strategic Human Resources Planning - will help me develop, implement, and
evaluate organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational
effectiveness
Moreover, the Human Resources Management program is a one-year post-grad program designed
for university and college graduates looking to specialize their skills in human resources. This
program provides me with functional knowledge in core areas of human resources: recruitment
and selection, training and development, human resources planning, occupational health and
safety, organizational behaviour, finance and accounting, principles in human resources
management, compensation and benefits, and labour relations.
PLANS AFTER STUDY
After the completion of my studies, I hope to gain valuable work experience in Canada through
the Post Graduation Work Permit Program to be able to gain Canadian work experience, which
will help me to strengthen my credentials. After that, I will return to the Philippines to reap the
rewards of my labor. I will try my luck and apply to multinational companies here in the
Philippines. Growing up, it has always been my dream to work in big offices located in highly
urbanized places.