1. Rahat Haque
28A The Ropewalk, Neath SA11 1EW
01639 642542 • 07835980125 • 827467@swansea.ac.uk
Personal Statement
A 2:1 predicted Economics and Finance second year student in Swansea University with vast
understanding of accounting work experience, including my family business from which I have been
involved with from a young age. Also Head of the Youth Council in Neath and introduced a project in
Swansea camp which raised monies for a homeless charity. I am actively looking for an opportunity to use
these skills in an finance environment to further enhance my abilities and capacity.
Education
Swansea University
September 2014 till present
BSc Economics and Finance
Year One
 Accounting and Finance for Economics: Here I honed my accounting skills which I learnt in
College and also learnt investment strategies, market risk, ratios and how to interpret these,
financial planning, budgeting and analysing. I received a 2:1 in this subject.
 Econometrics: I received a first in this module. A high level of analytical skills was required to
succeed, many tests were performed and interpretation of these results is a very complicated
process.
 Mathematics 1 and Statistic: Here I developed my strong numerical and analytical skills. I used
various programs such as Excel and SPSS to a great advantage to such an extent I received a first
in both these modules.
 Macro-Economics 1: I was tasked with gathering 5 years of data on 3 different countries and use
key metrics such as GDP per capita, inflation etc. and many more. Then I had to analyse each data
set and compare and contrast whilst still maintaining context. I received a first for this report.
Year Two
My modules for this year are as follows:
 Corporate Finance: For this modules coursework, I had to first compile over 3 years’ worth of data
on a specific company and draw on key insights and figures to provide a meaningful comparisons
between competitors while also highlighting important statistics and essential results. My Excel skills
allowed me to move above the level required.
 Mathematics and Statistics 2 - For the Statistics coursework, I had to compute a number of
complex formulas into Excel and SPSS and then use my analytical skills. This required a great
attention to detail as a simple misinterpretation of results may yield grave effects. I received a first
in this piece. For the Mathematics portion, I had to compute a number of proofs and matrices using
transposition, inversion etc.
 Econometrics 2
 Investments, Assets, Equities and Bonds

2. Neath Port Talbot College
September 2012– June 2014
A-levels:
 Accounting and Economics- C
 Mathematics C- Here for my coursework, I had to first state my null and alternative hypothesis,
compile over 200 iterations using only Excel and draw insights from the data, then conclude the
paper by comparison.
EmploymentHistory
Neath Tandoori, family business from 2006 years to present
Counter Assistant
I have worked at the family business ‘Neath Tandoori’ from 11 years old and performed a variety of roles
including:
 Communicated and dealt with various types of customers’ orders sometimes in a fast paced
environment
 Handled customer queries or complaints in a calm manner always maintaining a customer focus
 Overseen delivery orders
 Processed large cash transactions
VoluntaryRoles
 Head of a youth council in Neath that regularly supports young people with financial, career and
other problems and struggles. This has allowed me to hone my communication and interactive skills
while also greatly increasing my leadership and organisation/co-ordination skills.
Others
 Key Skills Level 3 in Communication, IT and Problem Solving
 Exceptional IT skills- I can use Excel, SPSS, AMOS, GRETL and Eviews all to a very high standard.
I can manipulate Excel so that I can comfortably use any process needed or available.
 I am Student Leader and Student Ambassador; here I exceeded the level of communication
required whilst engaging a widespread base. I represented Swansea University to an exceptional
degree.
 Sports Officer for ISOC- Within my first month, I had successfully negotiated a discount for a weekly
football social and also a discounted gym membership, only 1 of which was requested by my
president emphasizing that I can take my own initiative and act accordingly.
 Team player and take part in an American Football team. I challenged myself to use a new skillset
and use only my own motivation to succeed at a new pathway, within my first year I became a
starter and gained the coaches and veterans respect.
 I recently scored in the 74th
percentile in the recent Bloomberg Aptitude Test
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English as evidenced by a rating of Advanced
in the English First EFSET Test.