Info-Mgmt RD Editsvd

The document discusses the applicant's interest in pursuing a Master's in Information Management at the University of Washington. It explains that the applicant wants to transition to a career in data analytics or technical project management after relocating to Seattle. The applicant believes a degree in information management will help build a strong foundation for these fields. The applicant chose UW's program because of the university's reputation, facilities, and diverse environment, which will help develop interpersonal and technical skills for their new career path.

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What does information management mean to you and how would getting a Masters degree in

information management fit in with your future plans?

Information Management is a group of action involving collection of information

from different sources, putting them in presentable format, sending them to the
respective recipients in a meaningful way and safely deleting them when not
needed anymore. It thus needs all the regular management concepts like
planning, organizing, processing, evaluating, controlling and reporting of
information. In addition, it also needs knowledge of data, systems, processes and
technology.
I have been a researcher in the field of Chemical Engineering till now. In the
scope of the definition above, my work also involved information management to
some extent. Now, as I moved to Seattle this year after my spouses relocation, I
have decided to go for a career change and get into Data Analytics or Technical
Project management. The work in these areas involve a lot more of Information
Management activities than I had been doing till now and I believe having a
degree in Information Management will help me build a stronger base in that
field. This would also help me strengthen my candidature in the eyes of
prospective employers and give me a better chance to realize my true potential.

Why and how did you choose the MSIM program at the UW iSchool and how do you see the
program advancing your plans in the first question? What makes this program a good choice for
you?

When I moved to Seattle five months ago due to spouses relocation, I decided to go for
a career change and look into opportunities in the fields of Data Analytics and Project
Management. I soon realized that my present knowledge and experience would not
suffice in giving me a solid start. Looking into the various programs at UW, I found
Masters in Information Management very appealing and aligned to my future career
goals. I am confident that it would give me the perfect blend of management and
technological skills that I have been looking for.
The chief motivation behind my decision to apply for this program at University of
Washington in particular is the universitys location, excellent reputation and
infrastructure. I feel that this program, with UWs experienced and excellent faculty,
modern facilities, extensive libraries and confluence of people from various religion,
race, culture and nationality will provide the right environment to hone my interpersonal
and technical skills and help me be better prepared for the competitive world of the new
career domain I have decided to venture into.

At the iSchool, we train information leaders. Reflect upon an experience on a job, at school, or in
your community where you took on a particular leadership role. What lessons did you learn that
youll apply in future situations?

During my final year of Masters at IIT Kanpur, I was a part of the core team of
Counselling Service, a voluntary student body, whose responsibilities included
smooth conduction of the Orientation program for the new graduate students and
ensuring their emotional well-being throughout their stay at campus.
My major task was hostel allocation for incoming girls and arranging their meetings
with their respective departmental seniors. While the latter was easy, the former
turned out to an extremely challenging and learning experience. Owing to an
extreme space crunch in the regular girls hostel, empty faculty quarters were used
as a makeshift arrangement, which were not designed to house students.
I ensured a fair allocation, by a lottery system. I also ordered furniture for the empty
quarters similar to that in hostel while taking care of their mess facilities, as well. I
strived my best to maintain fairness in terms of services & Facilities allocation.
However, I soon realized that an optimum allocation, for the entire group, will leave
some scope for dissatisfaction at personal level.

Being the single point of contact, I was inundated with constant calls. I patiently
addressed and resolved around 100 queries within 2 days. My convincing abilities
improved significantly and I learnt to handle pressure situations. I also cultivated
effective time management skills and successfully managed my academics as well. I
can now deal with people and difficult situations in a better way and I am happy that
I learned this while volunteering for a cause.

During your career as an information management student and professional, you will work with
others who may be different from you, both culturally or in terms of work styles. Reflect upon a
past instance where you were challenged by diversity in some dimensionwhether ethnicity,
gender, sexual orientation, education, work background, age, culture, or communication. What
difficulties did you encounter? What steps did you take to bridge underlying differences? What
lessons did you learn that you might apply to working with diverse collaborators?

When I got a job at Engineers India Limited, I was very happy and anxious at the same
time. I had apprehensions about the corporate world and figuring out whether I would fit
in to a competitive work culture. When I joined, I was a part of 6 member team in which I
was the junior most and the only female. It was challenging to gain the trust of team
members and to get them on board with my ideas. But I soon managed to build a
reputation of being objective, clear-headed, and reasonable. I used to listen to their
perspective and observe before suggesting changes. I spent time in knowing them on a
personal level and reading about their cultures so that our cultural differences do not
become a barrier.
I was responsible for doing experiments in pilot plants and had to instruct technicians
who had decades of experience and were resistant to change. I wanted to win them
over so that they take me seriously and ready to go an extra mile when needed. I did
whatever I could to make their job easy and always kept them in the loop so they dont
feel neglected. I always asked for their veteran opinions, treated them well and
appreciated their contributions. Once I did that, my job became much easier.
Working in such a diverse workplace has thus taught me many lessons. I would respect
the views of my peers/coworkers and will always be willing and open to feedback.