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A Civil Engineer is usually interested in designing and building things and the role involves planning, designing and managing construction projects. To do this role you will need to be a qualified Civil Engineer and usually you need to have a solid background in IT and Maths and have a technical nature.

As a Civil Engineer you will be good at studying buildings from bridges to tall buildings and making decisions on how they are best planned and designed. There will be a lot of detail that you need to be able to explain to non technical people so you will need good communication skills and an ability to discuss plans and understand them to explain carefully to client.

If you are looking for a personal statement example, please see the below which you can use as a guide.

Civil Engineering Personal Statement Example

I am an organised and professional Civil Engineer with a degree from (what university, when and any other details) and I have a passion for working on construction projects helping to design and develop these for clients according to their specifications.

I pay great attention to detail, am a real multi tasker and enjoy working on different projects at any one time. I enjoy the variety of this role and the changes that can be made efficiently. I like to ensure that any projects I am working on run on time and within budget.

I am a methodical worker who enjoys working in this environment. I am keen to ensure that I learn and train as much as I can to keep my skills up to date at all times. I am keen to develop my skills in structural buildings and would like to work with a variety of different projects.  I work to strict health and safety guidelines which is important in my role and feel that I have a good understanding.

  
A degree in criminology opens up many exciting and interesting careers relating in crime and one career than many choose is within probation as a probation officer but you could work with the police analysing cases and helping to resolve cases.

Working in criminology is a very interesting and demanding area of expertise and one where you will need to be able to pay great attention to detail and study carefully to examine all the facts of any case that you working on. You will be expected to have good written and oral communication skills as you will need to be able to do reports and keep paperwork up to date and accurate and help ex prisoners to develop their skills and start applying for jobs and getting their lives back on track.

If you are looking at what you should be including in your personal statement then please see the below example which you can use as a guide.

Criminology Personal Statement Example

I am a degree educated criminology specialist who is seeking a career as a probation officer. I have always had a keen interest in crime and studying why people commit crimes and the different backgrounds they come from and what makes them do the crimes they do.

I am eager to pursue a career where I can make a difference to people’s lives and help to point them in the right direction and make their lives better with some clear guidance and direction being provided. I am hard working and have excellent communication skills both verbally and written and I like to continue researching and developing my skills and reading up on new methods and way of helping the crime specialists solve cases.

I am an honest and dedicated professional who works hard and is self motivated in work. I work well with others in a team environment and thrive well on new challenges set. I like to work in a varied and interesting environment and chose to study criminology because of this.

  
If you are a Computer Science graduate then you will be a techy interested in computers and how they work. As a Computer Science professional you could work in a number of IT related roles for a company such as IT Manager, Systems Manager, project manager etc depending on your skills and experiences.

You will be able to explain how a system works to non technical clients and help new clients with new ideas of how best their business can operate with new products etc or you could be helping a company directly and be responsible for their IT operation, developing it to suit the needs of the business.

Once qualified in computing it is usual for professionals to specialise in different areas according to their area of specialism. If you are looking for an example of a personal statement then please see below for an example which you can use as a guide.

Computer Science Personal Statement Example

I am a technical and professional Computer Science graduate who has always had a passion for working in IT and understanding how things in IT work for the better of companies using IT equipment. I like to keep up to date with new products and ever changing systems.

I enjoy new challenges and working in fast moving environments which is suited to IT. I have excellent communication skills and I am able to present information to clients and colleagues that need to have some understanding. I have also provided training to various departments to help them get to know a new system or simply a refresher course.

I am a dedicated and thorough person with excellent technical skills and a technical mind and I am keen to develop a career using my computer science degree and my experience gained to date and eager to learn new things to help my employer and myself.

  
As a dentist you will have a keen interest in oral mouth care and helping patients to be good with their hygiene and oral health care and show them how to take care of their teeth and deal with any problems that they may be having. You will see a variety of patients from the very young to old and need to be able to communicate with all levels of people. You will need to be able to provide reassurance to your patients as some people are scared of visiting the dentist and especially when dealing with young children.

You will need to have good standards of hygiene and follow strict rules of the practice in order to operate as a Dentist. You will also be regularly tested and updated to ensure that you keep up to date with the new and latest techniques and skills required in dentistry.

If you are looking to know how to write your personal statement, please see the below example which you can use as a guide.

Dentistry Personal Statement Example

I am an intelligent and professional dentist and have always had a keen interest in oral hygiene and helping patients to establish a good routine to be able to look after their teeth and gums. I feel that I have excellent communication skills and I am able to build up a good rapport with my patients and put them at ease during their visit.

I am eager to learn new skills and like to keep on top of any new dentistry developments. I am career conscious and keen to develop my career and help my employer to try new techniques to stay ahead of the competition.

I am hardworking and dedicated to my profession and self motivated in the work that I do. I am very keen to progress my career within the career choice I have made.

  
If you are an Economics professional then you will be interested in business and enjoy researching information and working with figures. You will usually be providing economy advice to government departments, banks and businesses.

You will be working with information and statistics, analysing these figures and being able to present them to people with less knowledge than yourself in a non technical manner. You could have a keen interest in maths or business studies when in an economics type role.

If you are looking for a personal statement that you can use as a guide please see the below example.

Economics Personal Statement Example

I am an economist and enjoy researching information and statistics to help government bodies make decisions. I provide research from various websites and publications that are released including newspapers and monitor the current trends in economy.

I am excellent at analysing information and statistics and providing reports based on information needed. I am also able to explain this information in a non technical manner and present this information in a report format as required.

I like to keep on top of new policies and how effective they are and what could be changed, I provide advice on the economic impact of policies and I am able to deal with the press and what they want to know for their publications.

I am a hardworking and organised individual who pays great attention to detail in my work. I like to examine the facts and figures that I am working with and present these in an understandable format to the relevant department. I am self motivated and enthusiastic when it comes to economics and like to take a keen interest in the information I am researching and providing as I find this very important.  I am seeking a career in economy and like to learn as much as I can to progress in this area.

  
If you are interested in Drama and keen to make this your career then you could be looking at working in the theatre, television or even teaching drama to students depending on your preferences.

A Drama student will have a keen interest in the areas above and be keen to act out plays and provide entertainment to others. You will have an outgoing personality and be keen to entertain others through spoken words and performance.

You will be able to study plays and performances and be able to rein act these to suit the audience. You will be required to practice and do rehearsals to ensure that the act or show goes well. You will need to be thorough in your research and you will be required to practice and rehearse a great deal prior and between any shows you are involved in. 

If you are looking to write a personal statement and want an example, please see the below statement which you can use as a guide.

Drama Personal Statement Example

I am a drama professional who graduated from (what university, when) and have always had a keen interest in drama, plays and musicals from an early age and knew that I wanted to be part of that entertainment for people.

I have a confident manner and an outgoing personality. I enjoy putting on a show for others and enjoy different types of shows from Shakespeare to musicals.  I am very thorough in my work and make sure that I know the play or musical inside out before attempting to express it to other people.

I am hardworking and dedicated to my work, I am very enthusiastic and self motivated. I enjoy providing good entertainment to others and ensuring that they like the entertainment they have come to see.

  
The personal statement is a very important part of your CV. It is the first part of your CV which you can make or break your CV and whether an employer or recruiter reads on. It should summarise your skills and sell your skills to an employer making them interested and wanting to continue reading on through your CV.

Some top tips on how best to write your personal statement can be found below:

# Do it last

It’s best to write the whole of your CV allowing you to concentrate on your skills and qualifications and then go back to writing your personal statement when all the information you need is fresh in your mind. By doing it after will make it much easier in terms of thinking and recollecting about what you have been doing.

Related: Example Personal Statements

# Tailor it to a specific role or industry

It’s a good idea to have your personal statement section as the bit that you can change most easily and tailor this to specific jobs so that the employer or recruiter who is reading it immediately sees where you fit in with their company and their role.

# Keep it short and to the point

A personal statement is only meant as a short summary, it should be a few lines long or a couple of small paragraphs. You have your covering letter to be able to allow for further explanations so make sure you keep it short and to the point but covering the information you want an employer to read.

# Read the job description carefully before writing your personal statement

Make sure that your job description for the role you are applying for matches your personal statement. Try to use the same language they use and words that they use in the job description so that the employer or recruiter immediately sees a connection and feels that it is worth continuing to read.

Related: Top 10 Tips to Write a Personal Profile for Your CV

# Explain who you are within the personal statement

Who are you? What do you need them to know that would be valuable to their company and the job that they are trying to fill? Think what is going to give them the wow factor and think that you are right to be interviewed. You want to be invited to an interview so have a look at what other people who work there do and if you are like them and will fit in easily to a growing business.

# What can you bring to their company?

What relevant skills do you have that you can take to their company and how can you sum this up in a few words?  You can probably get a lot of this from reading the job description properly but it is important that you know in your own mind exactly what you can do and what you think are the important things they are looking for in a new employee.

# What is your long term goal?

What are you looking to do long term? Does that fit in with the company plan from doing your research? Make sure after doing your research you know where the company is going, look at how they have grown in the past, what areas they are looking to continue growing and how you feel that your long term plans will fit into that. They will not want to employ someone who is going to outgrow them quickly.

# What major achievements have you had?

Have you had any major achievements that you are proud of and that you strived to achieve? If you do and these are relevant to an employer then make sure that you include these in your personal statement when you are summarising your work skills that you think a company will be interested in.

# Read it out loud or get someone to proof read it for you

By reading your personal statement out loud or getting someone to read it through for you, it makes sure that you have not made any mistakes and that by getting a second  opinion they are able to read it like an employer would do and you can hear how it sounds.  It’s always good to double and triple check work but this is a very important document and one that you do not want to get wrong if you want to have a good job.

  
If you are going for an entire change this can be very daunting and could leave you unsure of how to explain your reason for career change and why you want to do a new role or new challenge.

You need to first look at the skills that you have that cross over to a new role and match any transferable skills to the job role that you are now interested in doing.
Consider why you want a change of career and why you have picked to apply for the role that you have?

If you have been on any training courses that are applicable to your new role then highlight these within your personal statement to show that you are serious about your career change and shows why you are making this change.

The below personal statement can be used as an example for your application:
A professional individual is seeking a new challenging career after many years of being in (what kind of profession). I am an enthusiastic person who strives to achieve as much as possible and is always keen to learn new skills and improve upon my career.

Career change personal statement example

I have excellent skills in (what which is related to your profession of choice) and I learn new skills quickly. I am an excellent team worker but I am also able to work on my own initiative as is required. I am self motivated and keen to follow my dream of becoming a (what career choice you want to go into).

I have completed (what training course or work experience or what that introduces you to this new career) and I am very keen to continue learning and I am able and willing to do this in my own time to be a success for any future employer.

  
If you have had a break from your career and you want to begin applying for jobs again it is important to address this rather than leaving an employer to imagine what the gap is for.

Many people have gaps in their CV such as: Travelling, Maternity/Paternity Leave, Returning to work once children are at school age, Relocation etc and most reasons are genuine but an employer will not be aware of this so it is important to explain why you have had a period of not working and why you are now looking to get into work. You can do this by highlighting the experiences that you do have and matching your up to date CV with the skills and attributes that they are looking for in the role they are advertising.

Below is a personal statement that you can use as an example:

Career Break Personal Statement Example

I am an enthusiastic and passionate individual who is keen to continue my career in (what area – or if this is a new area change to keen to begin my career) following a break from my career.

I am self motivated and methodical in my work. I plan and organised my work schedule and like the challenge of working to tight deadlines. I have always been interested in (what subject relevant to the job role) and am willing to undergo any further training in or around this subject to improve myself for my career prospects.

I am a reliable and honest person who is keen to succeed and following a career break from (what are the reasons for your career break) I am now keen to continue and progress further. I am a dedicated and thorough individual who pays great attention to detail and hopes to continue in a career I consider to be important.

  
If you are seeking an Accounting career then you will have either begun some accounting qualifications or be an expert with figures and looking to begin some accounting qualifications and looking for a Trainee position. 

Whatever path you are looking to go down means that you will need to be from the same background – someone who is good with mathematics enjoys working with figures and detailed information and someone who can concentrate with numbers for long periods of time. You will also need to have excellent communication skills and be able to explain the numbers and what they mean to clients with less knowledge than yourself.

If you are ready to begin applying for roles then you need to assess your skills and experience to date and outline what the relevant skills are that an employer would be interested in that is appropriate to the role they are recruiting for.

If you are ready to apply for roles then you need to work on your personal statement
to sell your skills and experience to an employer. Please see the below example that could act as a guide:

Accounting Personal Statement Example

A methodical and intelligent worker who has always had a passion for accounting from a young age and works well with numbers for long periods of time. I have excellent concentration skills and pay great attention to detail.

Having done (what accounting qualifications and what experience) I am now keen to expand my skills and looking to complete (what further qualifications) in order to be a successful accountant.

I am a self motivated individual who is dedicated to my chosen career profession of Accounting and have got good experience of working on my own initiative as well as part of a bigger team environment.  I am looking to learn as much as I can now to further my career for myself and my future employer.