There I was, eager to open the mail. I didn’t know whether I should be excited or nervous. All I knew was I wanted to get it over with. I ripped open the mail and unfolded the paper skimming through the page to find the ultimate answer. Would I be rejected once again or would I finally be successful in obtaining my first job. The image is still vivid in my mind. My expectations turned to disappointment once again. It wasn’t the first time I failed an application process. I guess I got used to the constant refusals. I just didn’t know why I was being rejected. This is what ignited the flame under my passion for obtaining my career as a human resource manager. If one were to review my resume, it would reveal a pleasant, hardworking, diligent and intelligent individual. These characteristics are what successfully paved the road throughout my academic career so far; however this is only the beginning. I plan on pursuing a bachelor of commerce (BCom) and putting my skills into use by becoming a human resource manager. Essentially, my goals for my future path have been developed, and I feel that I am prepared and capable of chasing my ambitions through the courses I am currently enrolled in. Although feeling confident and courageous, I find myself being indecisive. My aspirations to attend Ryerson University are undoubtedly passionate and self-assured. I have set my goals in order to prepare for this opportunity as I look forward to grow and develop as a human resources manager. Throughout high school, I took on many business courses to further enhance my knowledge on the business world. Nevertheless, I learned that companies are always in search of effective human resource managers that have an understanding of the business world and share their perspectives on how to make an organization grow and succeed. I will have obtained these qualities throughout high school and plan to develop them in my first year at Ryerson. I have attain