With more people looking to change their career mid-way through life, they want to know how to write their CV in 2023.
Why do I need a personal statement?
The personal statement on your CV is your introduction to a potential employer. It’s the first thing they’re going to read about you, so you want it to be good. Yes, I know what you’re thinking – it’s very hard to sell yourself and what you’re good at, but that’s what your personal statement needs to do.
This post has been written to give you a few pointers.
The personal statement is a summary of you, your experience and skillset, convincing an employer to read on. That you’re the right person for their job vacancy.
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What should be in my personal statement?
Your personal statement is the first introduction to you, your skills and experience. It should be a summary of your experience and a few of your key skills.
Your personal statement, like all part of your CV, should be changed according to the job you’re applying for.
What should I write if I want to change industry, but don't have experience of it?
If you plan to work in a new industry, you can write your personal statement with:
- A few transferrable skills that you have and can use in the industry you’d like to work in
- A summary of your experience
- What you plan
Example of a personal statement
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Example of a personal statement for a career change
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And when you've finished....
- Think of someone you know to read it over for you
- Check words are spelt correctly and it makes sense
- Check your personal statement includes some skills included from the job spec