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If you have done a degree in Travel and Tourism you will no doubt have a keen interest in travelling in your country of origin as well as abroad. A degree in this area opens up a multitude of roles from working in hotels, to working in a different country, the tourist board, advising people about holidays and travel, looking into places of interest and places to go in certain countries or locations.

An employer will be looking to find out what area of specialism you are looking to go into. What made you decide to do a degree in travel and tourism and what do you enjoy learning about different countries and places?

You will need to be flexible in this role as you could be travelling to different places at all times and will need to be free of any restrictions and keen to do more travelling to find out the relevant information.

If you have found a role in which you want to apply for, please see the below personal statement which you can use as a guide for your CV.

Travel and tourism personal statement

I am a keen traveller who wanted to pursue travel as part of my career so was very pleased to graduate in Travel and Tourism and be able to use my passion and what I have learnt in a good way to help others.

I have always enjoyed travelling to different places and exploring along the way. I like to discover new restaurants, hotels, places of interest, beaches etc for others and give them an idea of what they are like and how much I would recommend them.
I have excellent researching skills and I am self motivated. I am eager to visit new places and will work hard in my career choice to provide help to people when booking their holidays and travelling to new destinations.

Good luck.

  
If you are looking to work in Veterinary then you will have studied for 5-7 years to become a Vet and gained some work experience through the process. Yow will have a keen interest in animals and normally Vets decide whether they have a preference over small or large animals which they like to work with but qualify to work on all animals.  You could also train to work as a Vet nurse and support a Vet in practice, assisting in operations, dealing with medication and the running of a veterinary practice.

You will need to be hands on be able to work in a physically demanding role if you work with large animals in particular and you will need to be able to keep calm under pressure and work following strict rules and procedures with confidentiality such as a doctors practice.

An employer will be looking to make sure that you have excellent communication skills and able to work closely with your clients who depending on what size animals you work with either come to a practice or you will be out on the road a lot more attending client sites such as farms and equestrian centres.

If you have found a Veterinary role you are looking to apply for, please see the below personal statement which you can use as an example.

Veterinary personal statement example

I am very passionate about being a Vet and was very proud the day I qualified as a Vet from (what university, when and what grade). I have always wanted to work with large animals and in particular my passion lies with horses where I have done a great deal of work experience to date. I am happy to work with all animals and I am eager to learn new techniques and treatments along the way.

I am physically fit, very hands on, organised, pay great attention to detail, can concentrate for long periods of time and have a real passion for animal welfare. I am very excited about my career choice and looking forward to working with a variety of different animals.

Good luck.

  
If you are looking to be a Sociologist and have done a sociology degree then you could work is many different sectors such as: social services, the government, the criminal justice system, business and health or teaching. You could be looking for roles to teach students, or you could be researching information for the criminal justice system or working in many different areas such as mentioned above.

Sociology is the study of human social behaviour, where it has come from, how it has developed. Future employers will be looking for skills in having a detailed knowledge of sociology through a degree but also how you work yourself, do you have an inquisitive mind looking to explore the different areas?

If you have found a role you want to apply for which you think your sociology background could be useful in, please see the below personal statement that you can use as a guide.

Sociology personal statement example

A recent Sociology graduate from (what university, when and what grade did you end with) is looking forward to beginning a career using the skills and experience gained from learning about sociology.

I have always been keen to use my passion for sociology within the criminal justice system, helping through research and investigation to work out why people behave and react the way they do and what makes them from society to the crimes that they do and to find out what pressure is on people from society.

I find it very interested and am happy to research and learn to ensure that I know as much as I possibly can in my role. I am a good communicator, very organised and work in a very detailed and accurate manner. I work well under pressure and can work to tight deadlines as required. To be successful in my career I will always like to ensure I learn everything I possibly can.

Good luck.

  
If you are interested in working in a business environment and interested in the business world then studying business studies will give you a good insight into the business world. It may be an idea to read the business news and keep up to date on business trends and what is happening in the world.

Studying business studies covers a range of subjects around business including economics, the history, marketing, the organisation of business etc. It allows you to develop your commercial awareness to working in business through your studies.
You will need to be a confident communicator and be able to talk and provide advice to your clients in most business areas and help them to plan and prepare for their future business plans.

If you are looking to write your personal statement about your studies and background, please see the below example which you can use as a guide.

Business Studies Personal Statement Example

I am a Business Studies graduate from (what university, when and what grade).
I am passionate about working in business and have enjoyed learning and studying about business as a whole. I am keen to do a generalist role in Business Studies where I can get a good understanding about the whole process in business and give good solid advice to clients in any business areas that they have concerns over and helping them do business plans to improve any areas of concern.

I am thorough in my work, take my time getting to understand things and like to keep ahead of the times on business trends. I would like to provide advice to clients on a range of business areas such as finance and or marketing etc.

I am an excellent communicator who works well in a team environment as well as on my own initiative. I have good presentation skills and can explain technical business information to clients in a non technical manner. 

  
If you are looking to be in an Engineering environment and wondering how best to describe your skills in your personal statement then you need to clarify what kind of Engineer you are, what degree courses you have done and what drove you to studying engineering.  You could be a Mechanical Engineer or an Electrical Engineer also.

Engineers will be technically minded, have a methodical way of working and be good at working hands on. You will have studied for a number of years and maybe even specialised in a particular area of interest of dependent on the company you work for or want to work for. You will need to have a keen interest in the Sciences and Maths and be able to problem solve.

If you are looking to write a personal statement to summarise your skills and experiences, please see the below example which you can use as a guide.

Engineering Personal Statement Example

I am a qualified Engineer with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from (what university and what grade and when). I am a technical minded person who enjoys the sciences and maths and enjoys working in hands on roles and have wanted to be in an Engineering role since a young age.

I pay great attention to detail in my work and enjoy researching and developing new products and testing them to be used and improving the processes. I think in a logical way and work methodically and I am able to work well in a team environment working together to ensure that we reach the same end goal.

I am honest and trustworthy; I am very dedicated to my career choice and to that of an employer. I am able to problem solve well and have excellent communication skills. I can present my findings and information to clients in a non technical manner to ensure they understand the detail.

  
To be a Chemical Engineer you will be degree qualified with a BEng in Chemical Engineering and have a good background in Maths and Science and enjoy problem solving. The role of a Chemical Engineer is involved in the research and design of raw material and turn them into every day products for domestic and industrial use. You will be required to test these materials to check their usage and who they can be used by and for what.

You will need to be a good problem solver and be able to manage and run projects for a company which includes managing budgets and a team of people. You will need to have good planning skills and be able to organise yourself and others to ensure that projects run on time efficiently and within budget.

If you are looking to write a personal statement before applying for new roles, please see the below statement which you can use as a guide.

Chemical Engineering Personal Statement

I am an intelligent BEng qualified Chemical Engineer with a passion for maths and Science. I have wanted to study chemical engineering from a young age and am very interested in the process of chemical engineering and how raw materials are converted into every day useable products for business and commercial use.

I enjoy researching and developing and enjoy doing the projects from beginning to end as you get a greater understanding of the materials you are working with. I am an excellent team player with great communication skills and excellent IT skills. I am a very capable at planning and organising and I enjoy working on different projects that provides variety and flexibility for greater learning in my career choice.

I am a self motivated individual who is always keen to learn and I am keen to learn different areas of chemical engineering and keep up to date with these areas so that I can benefit my employer.

  
If you are interested in Chemistry and keen to progress your career with Chemistry then you could be a Scientist, a Chemist, an oceanographer and many more careers. It will depend on your keen interest and what area you want to go in once you have qualified with a chemistry degree.

You will need to have a technical mind to study and work in a Chemistry environment. You will be required to study and investigate matters and draw conclusions and solutions to your studies and enjoy experimenting and looking at how different materials behave and interact with each other under different conditions.

As a Chemistry expert you will need to have an enquiring mind and have a keen interest in technology. You will need to be a good communicator both written and orally to explain your findings to people.

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

Chemistry Personal Statement Example

I am a degree qualified Chemistry professional with a keen interest in working with different materials and experimenting with these to see how the interact with each other. I am keen at testing new materials and making observations and writing reports regarding the results that I find.

I am a technically minded person who works in a methodical and logical manner and someone who enjoys working with numbers and figures. I enjoy problem solving and studying things. I have a very patient manner and like to get to the bottom of things without giving up.

I am a dedicated professional true to my career choice. I enjoy working with others as well as on my own initiative. I am self motivated and hard working and enjoy being able to analyse the data and information that I find from my researching and testing.

  
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.