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CV Tips - Personal Statement

Personal statements function as the introduction to your CV and include a brief overview of your professional profile and career objectives. Personal statements are designed to grab the recruiter’s attention and keep them reading further.
Top tips:
- Tailor your personal statement to every job you apply to.
- Personal statements should be punchy and attention-grabbing. Keep your personal statement between 50 and 150 words. Short, sweet and to the point.
There is no specific layout to a personal statement, everyone is unique and ‘personal’. It’s up to you how to structure it but there are things you should include.
Things to include in your Personal Statement:
- A Personal Profile – Introduce yourself, letting the employer know a little bit about you. Present yourself using keywords.
- Your Motivations – Tell the employer about your aspirations and motivations. What drives you to succeed?
- Skills and Experiences - Elaborate on your past experiences. Include skills and qualifications that are relevant to the job you are applying for.
- Your Career Goals – Detail what do you want to gain from this job and what your career goals and future expectations are.
Keywords:
Make your personal statement stand out by using solid keywords. Keywords are a great way to express yourself positively and confidently.
Examples:
- Confident
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Dedicated
- Dynamic
- Enthusiastic
- Resourceful
- People-oriented
- Loyal
- Driven
- Motivated
What tense should your personal statement be written in?
Your personal statement can be written in any person or tense – as long as you maintain consistency throughout.
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