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WRITING YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT

State the reasons for your choice of course ReasonExplanation Enjoy the subject State why Enjoy particular aspects of the subject State which aspects Look forward to studying in greater depth State specific interests Work experience confirmed interest How did work experience help? Look forward to putting theory into practice Anything in particular? Possess the skills required for the course Which skills?

State the skills you gained and match them to the duties you carried on your work experience Skills Duties carried out which developed the skill Writing E.g. “As a result of writing patient report on a daily basis” Listening E.g. “Due to the number of issues raised by patient, which I was expected to solve” Working independently E.g. “Being able to use my own initiative when attending to a patient on a one to one basis” Computer literacy E.g. “Due to my daily interaction with computers in school.”

Skills Duties carried out which developed the skill Team work E.g. “Working on group project” Managing others E.g. “Being in charge of a team at work/college” Working to deadlines E.g. “Handing in assignments on time” Diplomacy E.g. “Through managing conflicts with others” Problem Solving E.g. “Finding solutions to problems encountered at work/college. Using initiative E.g. “By working independently without any guidance”

Responsibilities in school, college or work Being a group representative Being a group representative I have gained leadership skills. As a school Prefect As a school Prefect I have been able to participate in event organisation and school meetings. As a Care Assistant in a hospital/Residential/Nursing Home As a Care Assistant in a hospital/Residential/Nursing Home I have been equally able to develop my practical nursing skills. skills. As a Sales Assistant As a Sales Assistant I have learned to maintain good customer care and sustain good public relations.

Hobbies and Sports I like surfing the internet I like surfing the internet Because I am able to do my research online as opposed to going in the library. I also enjoy travelling I also enjoy travelling As I consider it to be part of my education to discover different parts of the world. I love jogging I love jogging Because it keeps me fit and helps nurture my cardiovascular muscles.

Concluding statement State your career aspirations for the next 10 years or more State your career aspirations for the next 10 years or more E.g. After working as a nurse in hospital for a E.g. After working as a nurse in hospital for a number of years, I do intend to open my own number of years, I do intend to open my own nursing home. nursing home. E.g. If I work as a paediatric nurse for at least 10 years, I would love to open up a nursery to look after young children. E.g. If I work as a paediatric nurse for at least 10 years, I would love to open up a nursery to look after young children.