I would like to apply for a role in the sales function on the Functional Trainee Programme advertised on your website. I am graduating in July with a BA (Hons) degree in French and German Studies from the University of Warwick and am currently predicted a 2:1. Being culturally open-minded and having such a passion for new experiences, I would love the opportunity to work within a large, international company like Pegasus and feel I have the skills, experience and personality necessary to be able to contribute in return.

I feel that my grasp of the German and French languages fits perfectly with the international nature of the company. As part of my degree I worked in Germany for nine months as an English Language Assistant, teaching students aged 16-23 years old. As part of my job I had to plan and deliver lessons in an interesting way to engage the students, and I also ran my own conversation class in which I encouraged discussion and debate on current issues.

In addition, I have experience within the retail industry where I have worked as a sales assistant in a high end women’s boot store from the age of sixteen. As a teenager, I was bored every weekend, so I took it upon myself to find a job. Despite my lack of experience, I was determined to succeed and ultimately I became one of the longest standing and highly respected members of staff: customers often commented that they remembered me, brought gifts as a symbol of thanks and I was once embraced by a customer who claimed I had changed her life! The company was very unique and innovative, balancing fashion and the latest trends with a great fit and a product that enhances people’s lives, much like Pegasus does. Such an environment really inspired me and I believe that at Pegasus the bar will be raised even higher, but I amcapable, ready and willing to step up. My passion and persistence fits well with the Pegasus ‘Passion for Play’ slogan.

At university I was elected Vice President and Costume Co-ordinator for the University of Warwick Bellydance Society 09/10. My greatest achievement was creating our very first calendar which we sold to increase profits for the society. I collaborated with outside companies and executive and society members to source beautiful costumes to be worn in the photographs. I also wanted to make my mark on the society and took initiative to implement a new design for the society hoody, changing it from an ill-fitting masculine style, to a much more feminine zip-up style. My time in this position greatly developed my teamwork, negotiation and co-operation skills, which are all transferable and very useful for a role in a sales function.

I am a very pro-active person and am always looking for an exciting new opportunity with a view to expanding my experiences. It was for this reason that I jumped at the chance to get involved in the Olympic Games in London 2012 and was chosen to work as an Event Services Team Member. Again this will be a valuable way of increasing my communication skills and will expose me to a hugely international event. I am extremely excited and will wear my uniform with pride!