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If you have been made redundant or unemployed for a period of time and you are looking for new roles that you can apply for then it is important to be clear with this information to an employer so that they know the reason behind you not being in work at the moment and look at this reason in a positive rather than a negative light.

In this day and age a lot of people have unfortunately been in a position of redundancy or unemployment and a lot of the time they had no choice in this matter and this period of unemployment can be a very difficult time for many people so it is important when applying for new jobs to be very upbeat and positive and view it as a good thing that allows you to start a new role, a fresh challenge using the skills and experience that you have gained from the past.

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Below is a personal statement that when completing your application you could use as a guide:

Unemployed  Redundancy Personal Statement Example

I am a motivated and enthusiastic (what is your career choice) individual with a background in (what environment or industry have you been used to working in). Following a period of unemployment due to (reason) or after being made redundant (because of?) I am now seeking a new role that I can get my teeth into.

With over (how long and doing what?) experience I have learned to be dedicated to my role, I like to enjoy my work and thrive upon new challenges. I have excellent communication skills both orally and verbally and feel that I can use these well in any new role and company.

(Any successes to mention here – best sales person, excellent accounts payable clerk etc) I am now seeking the right opportunity to move my career forward and hopefully be more successful that I was in my previous position.

  
If you are leaving school soon and looking to begin work and are ready to start applying for jobs then once you have highlighted what kind of jobs you want to apply for then you need to start looking at what skills and experience you have to offer an employer.

Starting a career at such an early age allows employers to mould you into their company without already having any bad habits. It also means that you will be given the opportunity to learn as much as you can and take on board what you can depending on how much you want to put into your career.

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Before doing your personal statement within your application you will need to consider carefully what skills and attributes you have to offer and tailor this to what specific job you are looking to apply for. This could mean tailoring each statement if you are going to be applying for different things.

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

School Leaver Personal Statement Example

I am a young, keen individual who is eager to begin a career in (what depending on the role you are applying for). I will be leaving school/I left school (when) and am interested in working in your industry/company.

I work hard, enjoy learning and like to do things that are hands on where I can feel the jobs getting done and see the success this brings. I have always had a passion for (career choice) and have done (what towards beginning this career choice).

I am very enthusiastic and have tailored my education round (what career choice to be interested in) and ready to begin learning whilst doing something that I enjoy. I want to be successful in my career and am prepared to put the hours and effort into my career to achieve this.

  
So you are looking to apply for role as an Architect then you will have studied at University on a five year course to be an architect followed by 2 years in a professional role putting the learning into practice and have a passion about buildings and the structures and how things are built and what they look like.  Working among architecture is a very specialised role and you will get to work amongst new developments and had an also be part of restoration programmes for older properties and conserve protected or listed buildings helping to restore them to their former glory.

Once you have successfully done your training and work experience, an employer will be looking to see your skills and also what you have done during your work experience and what types of buildings and what period of architecture you enjoy working with. Any employer will also be looking to see what other qualities you have such as being organised and creative and have a real interest in buildings and construction.

If you are ready to start applying for roles, see the below personal statement which you can use as an example when you are writing yours.

Architecture Personal Statement Example

I am a qualified Architect who qualified from (what university) in (what year) with (what grade) looking to begin a career that I am very passionate about. I love working with different types of architectures and looking at how to preserve some history and also how to make something new modern and exciting.

I am a methodical person who is very creative and always able to come up with new ideas to discuss with my clients. I am organised and thorough and have excellent computer skills especially using CAD which I use for my drawings. I am very enthusiastic and keen to begin my career fully and I am looking forward to the challenges that arises along the way.

  
If you are looking for a career in Art then you will more than likely have studied art at university and be very passionate about Art. What type of career you go into from Art is up to your individual person but you could be an Artist, you could lecture students about Art, you could provide Art classes, be an Art editor etc, there are numerous roles in which you can undertake but the main thing that an employer will look at it how creative you are, what type of Art you do, understand and know about and where your passion lies.

Employers will be looking at what lies beneath the Artist. What type of Art are you passionate about, where do you see your career taking you. Why did you study art at University? What have you learnt? These are all questions about Art as a subject but don’t forget to think about other qualities you have such as how you work, are you organised, methodical etc.

If you are ready to start applying for roles then you need to make sure your personal statement reflects you in terms as your skills and also in terms of how you work, your working personality. Please see below for an example:

Art Personal Statement Example

A creative graduate Art person is eager to work in and amongst Art of (specifics depending on the job e.g.: what type of art for this role?)

I have always had a passion for Art since a young age and my talents have developed and changed over the years as I have gained more and more experience. I am now keen to share my experience with others and help them to develop their passion and find what they are good at.

I have excellent communication skills, have a great creative understanding. I am organised, disciplined and very methodical in my work. I like to plan my work thoroughly and have a theme in mind rather than seeing what happens and am now keen to begin my career properly in something that I feel I am good at and I also enjoy.

Good luck.

  
If you are heading for a career as a Biomedical Scientist then you will have studied for a degree in biomedical science and have some work experience upon graduating. In this role you will usually work in a Laboratory environment testing samples for diseases and diagnosis to prevent diseases.

An employer will be not only looking at your education experience but they will also be looking to see how you work and if you can concentrate for long periods of time trying to figure something out and testing and researching information. You will have a logical mind where you enjoy solving puzzles and problems and can do this on a daily basis trying to work something out.

If you are ready to begin applying for roles as a Biomedical Scientist then the below personal statement will be able to help you as a guide.

Biomedical Science Personal Statement Example

A Biomedical Scientist graduate from (what university, when and what grade) is keen to progress my career and continue learning new skills and make a difference to the future world we live in.

I am an inquisitive person who has always questioned things from an early age. Combined with my love for the Sciences makes me an excellent candidate for Biomedical Science.

I am logical, methodical, organised in my work. I like to think carefully and ask lots of questions about what I am doing whilst I work to ensure that I do not miss something when carrying out routine tests and logging my findings.

I am an excellent communicator and feel that I am able to explain my findings clearly and carefully. I can pay great attention to detail, am very accurate in my work and I have very high standards when it comes to making sure my work has been done to the highest standard possible. I am positive and enthusiastic and keen to build upon my career.

Good luck.

  
If you are looking for a career in Biology then you will have studied Biology at University and have a keen interest in the Sciences.  You could be seeking a career working in a Laboratory, a hospital, teaching people about Biology, a research role at a university. There are many roles that you could do being a Biology Graduate, it will be down to what you have learnt and what area of specialism you feel your skills could take you.

An employer will be looking for you to have a keen interest in Science and as well as having the correct qualifications, ideally some practical experience unless it is a graduate role that you are going for will be needed. It may be a case of doing some practical work experience before applying for jobs to use the skills that you have learnt from your degree.

Your employer will also need to know that you can think in a logical fashion and, concentrate for long periods of time and can work very accurately keeping detailed logs or notes and ensuring that you follow tests and research carefully.

If you are ready to start applying for roles, please see the below personal statement which you can use as an example:

Biology Personal Statement Example

I am an intelligent Biology Graduate seeking to develop my career within Biology. I enjoy learning new Science related details and strive to learn and achieve as much as I can at all times.

I am a methodical person who has to work in a logical fashion, planning my work carefully and ensuring that there is no room for errors. I am enthusiastic about Biology and have always been interested in Science since my school days.

I am organised and thorough, I like to work in hands on roles and have enjoyed the research I have been doing (in what role or how long etc) and would like to continue to learn everything there is to know about Biology and the future.

Good luck.