Is this word good to open my sentence?

Fiona   Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:14 am GMT
I would like to ask you for your help one more time :)

This sentence is a part of my Motivation letter for admission to a Master's programme. Having talked about my education and work, follows this paragraph. My question is if the word "essentially" is a good one to open that sentence?

Thank you again!

Essentially, my education and my work experience thus far have given me valuable insights into the environment in which companies operate - how they affect this environment and are affected by it.
zzyzx   Sun May 04, 2008 3:07 pm GMT
I would not use word 'essentially' to open this sentence or any sentence.