Caution !

It will be difficult to remember everything. Do yourself a favour. Keep all your valuable documents in a safe place, where you can access them easily.Have a reliable and able adult to proof read your statement.Take your time, but allow yourself sufficient time to begin and process the whole statement. Adjust the statement to tailor the needs of each new application.Good Luck!

Your ID ?

Do you have copies of original documents that a college or employer will be looking for? These take time to find or order if missing.Begin with your birth certificate, Leaving Certificate, ECDL, driver's licence, transcripts, references, resumes.These may be sought for clarity, proof and authencitiy

What is the employer looking for?

Goals, relevent experience, writing abilities and qualifications are factors that an employer will be considering.

Its all about you

Personal Statements are the only part of an application form where you the applicant can choose to write whatever you want about yourself, that may not have already been said.

X Factor news

Joe Mc Elderry may have won the X factor on Sunday night but you too can have an X factor in your Personal Statements. Be honest, include an anecodote about yourself and be prepared to back it all up with proof.

Sample of the same P.E. teacher,but second job application

Advertisement for a P.E. teacher with netball for in a private south side secondary school.
I am a highly motivated Physical Education Teacher. I am a former All-Ireland netball champion.I was a former member and coach of the netball team in University of Limerick. I have the ability to inspire and achieve the highest levels of success in the classroom and on the court.

Sample of a concise Personal Statement for a job application

Advertisement looking for a PE and English teacher.North Side Community School Dublin.
I am a dedicated enthusiastic innovative Physical Education and English Teacher. I have excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with young people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Why do we need them?

We may need them as part of an application for college especially in the U.K. You may need them when applying for a job or a part time course.What ever the reason you will need time to plan and prepare a statement that will give you a fighting chance of getting that place in a college or that new job that you long for.

What are personal statements

They are written documents limited to approx 275 words

How do you go about writing a personal statement

Determine your purpose
Determine your style
Determine your content
Choose words and phrases that are clear and unambigious