Personal Statements

More and More Personal / Supporting Statements being requested by employers!

 

In the last 6 months more and more personal statements have been requested by our clients in comparison to cvs and cover letters.... why is this and what is a personal statement???

 

Well, to answer this we need to evaluate the exact application process that has been requested for you to complete. A personal (sometimes called supporting) statement really is meant to do exactly what it says - support your application. Therefore top tips to write a winning personal / supporting statement are:

1. Answer and address each job requested skills and criterea individually providing reasons why you are able to do that skill and provide evidence from past employment of when you have successfully delivered the required skill.

2. Make the statement as clear and concise as possible.

3. Follow their format - if they have used bullet points etc to get individual points across - do the same.

4. Finally, remember to state why you want the job, there is nothing wrong with praising the organsiation / employer - i.e "I would be very proud to work for ....... etc etc..."

 

We can always help you evaluate and analyse the job desciption so you get it spot on!

 

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Fame at last…
I was recently asked to participate on Kingdom FM radio in relation to their careers and employment weekly programme - Kingdom Action.
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Please click on the link below to listen to the programme - we discussed and focussed on cv writing and attracting employers by creating the right first impression on your cv, cover letter and supporting statements.

We also discussed how to prepare a cv and how to ensure your skills, qualifications and work history will best portray you on the cv, cover letter or supporting statement.
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Oscars are next Monday so Ill keep my phone on just in case Im needed!!
Andrew
http://www.cvpal.co.uk/

Happy New Year from CVpal

Happy New Year from CVpal!!

2011 seems to setting itself up to be a challenging year for candidates, employers and recruiters. More and more companies are streamlining their business and this, in turn, can lead to increased redundancies or lack of hours for staff.

Therefore having all relevant job application documents in place is vital, i.e. CVs, Cover Letters, Supporting Statements..... Additionally, all these documents need to be written to ensure you gain interviews in an ever demanding market place.

At CVpal we are experiencing more and more requests from the Public Sector from individuals looking to maximise their transferable skills enabling them to apply for more jobs. Advertising and selling your transferable skills takes time, expertise and a sound knowledge of differing industries. CVpal are perfectly placed to assist you with this and are currently offering our clients advice and support on how to achieve this.  Recently we have assisted various levels of individuals from the Public Sector and successfully gained interviews and job offers from completely different industry sectors.

To assist further we offer our Interview Coaching which can be conducted either face to face or by telephone to really drill down those interview skills and ensure our clients maximise their full potential. These skills help with the preparation for interviews, difficult questions and confidence.

Call CVpal today to see how our services can help - perhaps you need a professionally written CV, cover letter, personal statement, interview coaching or just a chat to gain some insider hints and tips!!

So now 2011 is here let us all prepare to ensure we aren’t caught out with the impending Public Sector cuts. However, let us not be too all doom and gloom - it is a New Year and this always brings new opportunities for those of us prepared and ready for change! Take advantage of our FREE CV REVIEW

We wish you all a very prosperous and successful 2011!!