Personal Statement for Job Application

What is a personal statement?

Personal statements are a crucial part of any job application process. Recruiters value a personal statement as it gives them a quick insight into your key skills and relevant experience. The goal of a personal statement is to keep the Recruiter interested in your application and fit for the job. The statement ought to presented in such a way that it convinces the Recruiter you are a strong fit for the role. It is imperative you craft your personal statement thoughtfully and strategically to impress the Recruiter.

If you are not confident writing a personal statement, reach out to a CV Writing Company like ‘My Professional CV’ who will help you put your best foot forward and help you secure that ideal job.

Tips to consider when writing a personal statement:

Keep it concise and precise

It’s easy to get your personal statement wrong, resulting in your job application being rejected. Often a job applicant will submit a personal statement which is too long and does not emphasise the skills which needed for the advertised vacancy. If you keep the creation of your personal statement clear, focused and concise (which is no more than 2 or 3 paragraphs and often no more than 500 words) you will find greater success in being invited for interview.

Highlight your key attributes/skills

The personal statement should firstly state what you are in terms of job role and how it aligns with the job you are applying for. It’s recommended that you use “action words” and adverbs which will provide a greater impact to the Recruiter when highlighting your key technical and specialist skills. Ensure you summarise your key attributes, skills and qualifications which are relevant to the job and corresponding “person specification”.

State why you are interested in the job opportunity

It’s recommended to conclude your personal statement with something more personal and which sends a further signal to your audience as to why you are interested in the role, such as “the advertised post is with a local business which I admire and I would love to be part of their team”, or that you have a genuine interest in what it is they do…

Use the right tone

It’s important to use the right tone and use the English language to your advantage so the Recruiter can fully appreciate your fit for the role. Should you employ a CV Writer to write the personal statement for you, be mindful that this needs to be wrote in a way that resembles how you speak without the use of technical jargon.

Avoid the “What makes you unique?” trap

Stick to the script and remain focused on précising your key skills and attributes. If your audience wants to know more about your fluffier attributes they can view your social media output.