In this blog, career guidance expert, Richard McMunn, teaches you how to write a brilliant personal statement! You can also download Richard’s 5 PERSONAL STATEMENT EXAMPLES at the bottom of this page!
DOWNLOAD RICHARD MCMUNN’S 5 ‘READY MADE’ BRILLIANT PERSONAL STATEMENT EXAMPLES!
WHAT IS A JOB APPLICATION FORM PERSONAL STATEMENT?
“A personal statement summarizes what you can offer an organization or employer and how you see yourself working in the role.”
It is your job to CONVINCE the person reading the personal statement you are the BEST PERSON for the job!
HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT – STEP 1
- Make it strong, powerful and positive.
- Explain why you have decided to apply for this job.
- Use keywords and phrases that resonate with the employer/hiring manager.
OPENING STATEMENT EXAMPLE:
HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT – STEP 2
- Provide details of any experience relevant to the role.
- Match your skills to the job description.
- Don’t be afraid to show off and be confident about your abilities!
MIDDLE STATEMENT EXAMPLE:
HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT – STEP 3
- Tell them what you plan to do in the role.
- Build trust between you and the employer.
- Make it a no brainer for them to employ you!
FINAL CLOSING STATEMENT EXAMPLE:
Thank you very much I appreciate your teaching..
Thank you very much really appreciate your work and teachings
You’re most welcome Joseph!
You are brilliant. Thank you
You’re the best of the best Richard, thanks a lot for your help Sir.
How are you Richard.
I have most of your videos in HR administration and management, finance management, customer care, innovation and creativity processes, business strategy, ‘HR CYCLE’ etc. You are superb and articulate wth accuracy in whatever you do.
Well done
I m Gerald Njuguna from Nairobi Kenya.
Have you been to Kenya?
Sorry,correction , I have watched most of your videos.
I really love this tutorial. thank you some much for the knowledge you are impacting in us
I find your advise very useful and informative
you are simply the best, thank you for simplifying issues
I have learnt a lot, thanks for your guide.
Hi Richard
You made me know things that otherwise I wouldn’t.
Thanks a lot
Happy to hear that!
Thanks so much Richard, your tutorials have really opened my eyes on how to go about job interviews and write personal statements, thank you.
Happy to hear that it has helped! 🙂
God bless your good willing heart to guide and educate us ❤️.