Civil Service How to write your personal statement
For some jobs you will be asked to provide a personal statement or statement of suitability.
Your personal statement
The purpose of a personal statement is to showcase your relevant skills and experience against the job requirements. The statement is your opportunity to give examples of how you fit the requirements of the job. When writing a personal statement it is important that you:
- Read the job specification so you are clear about the job requirements.
- Outline the skills and experience that you have that are relevant to the job and use examples to help demonstrate this. Wherever possible include specific facts and figures that demonstrate the tangible results of your work.
- Keep to the word limit. If your statement is too brief it will not provide the required depth of detail and evidence to be assessed fully.
- Proof read your statement before submitting it to make sure it is clear, easy to read and relevant.
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