Personal Statement Examples

  
If you are interested in working in a Physics environment then you could be looking at a career as a: Medical physicist, in a research role (physical sciences), as a Lab technician or as a Lecturer or School Teacher. There are numerous roles within the physics industry and of course you don’t have to go into a physics related role, you could be in a business and or finance role using the skills associated with physics.

If you are good at physics then you will be good with working things out and problems solving, you will be good at analysing and working with figures, as well as being a practical person. Employers will be looking at both your Educational skills in physics if it is a physics related role you want to be in and also your key qualities and attributes not related to education.

If you are looking to write a personal statement for an application of employment, please see the below.

Physics Personal Statement Example

An experienced Physics graduate is looking to utilise skills gained from my degree in Physics from (what university, grade and when). I am keen to progress my skills and would like to do research in a laboratory and put my skills to good use.

I am a confident worker who has excellent skills in research and analytical work and is looking to use the information and skills that I have learnt. My communication skills are good and I am able to show people and communicate technical information clearly.

I learn new skills quickly and feel that I have a good technical mind and ability to be successful in my role and career choice. I am able to solve problems and work things out and I feel that I have an inquisitive mind that allows me to concentrate on working issues out.

Good luck.

  
If your career is in psychology or you are at the beginning of you career looking to develop it within psychology then you will need to be a graduate in this area and have some practical work experience before you can start working professionally as a psychologist. 

Psychology looks at the mind and behaviour of people, usually people with issues and problems that affects their behaviour and helps to channel this better through medication, counselling and other therapies. A Psychologist needs to be an excellent listener and needs to be able to communicate well in sometimes very difficult and traumatic circumstances.

An employer will be looking at your general work experience following your qualifications and to see what type of people you have worked with and who you would like to work within your career choice. They will be looking at your communication skills and personal attributes such as how you work under pressure and deal with difficult situations.

If you are looking to write your personal statement to support any application, please see the below statement that you can use as a guide.

Psychology Personal Statement Example

I am a degree educated psychology student seeking to begin my career fully in the world of psychology. I have had a keen interest in being a psychologist for a long time and was determined to train and be qualified and be able to listen to and help people with mental anguish.

I am an excellent listener and a good communicator. I feel that I am fair in my approach to work and that I pay great attention to detail in my work to enable me to help others. I am keen to do further training as necessary to keep my skills up to date and also to make sure that I am providing the best therapies for my clients.

I am organised, hard working and a very patient person and I am very excited to be beginning my career within psychology.

Good luck.

  
If you are interested in becoming a social worker then you will have qualified as a social worker and be approved by the health authority and pass any background checks (DBS). As a qualified social worker you will be involved in children and families and work with these people in a non judgemental way and try to help them resolve any issues that they may be having.

Your future employer will be looking at your skills and attributes and to assess how confident you are at communicating. You will need to be able to provide advice and guidance to children and adults sometimes in very difficult circumstances and you will need to be able to gain their trust and build relationships with them so that it enables you be able to work with them.

Any employer will also be keen to understand your personality and see how you work under pressure in sometimes some very difficult situations that require mental strength and a great deal of patience and excellent listening skills.

If you have found a role you are looking to apply for, please see the below personal statement which can help you with your application or CV.

Social Work Personal Statement Example

I am a fully qualified Social Worker with experience in working with young children at risk and their families. I have been working as a Social Worker for (how many years) and I qualified from (what university and when).

I enjoy working with children and their families, even in exceptionally difficult circumstances. I have learnt to have a great deal of patience but to know when to react quickly in particularly difficult situations.

I am an excellent communicator and exceptionally hard working. I never leave a job undone and often work long and hard hours to ensure that as a social worker I make a difference to these people’s lives. I am keen to find a new role due to relocation and feel that I have a lot of transferable skills within social work.

  
If you are looking to follow a career as a Physiotherapist then you will qualified to degree level as a physiotherapist and be approved by the health authority to practice physiotherapy and work with patients to help them with their mobility and range of movements.

You will be interested in patients well being and their physical health and be very patient and encouraging towards your patients providing them with esteem when they are trying hard with their exercises and to gaining returned full mobility.

Any future employers will be looking to make sure that as well as the training you have undertaken in your degree and practice training during and after, they will want to know how you communicate with patients. What type of mobility have you been involved in, have you been involved in patients in hospital or just out patients etc.

If you are ready to apply for roles as a physiotherapist then below is a personal statement which you can use for an application or on your CV.

Physiotherapy personal statement example

Having recently graduated in physiotherapy and completed my training, I am very eager to begin my career as a physiotherapist. I have been interested in the practice of physiotherapy since I had physio at an early age.

I enjoy working with people and feel that I have excellent communication skills and can put people at ease if they are unsure about any treatments or exercises they need to do. I am looking forward to working with clients/patients and helping them to gain the mobility that they want to.

I pay great attention to detail in my work and with my clients and like to ensure that I complete any paperwork I need to at the time, I like to be organised in my work and very efficient. I am a hard working and dedicated person and like this to reflect in my work.

Good luck

  
If you have qualified in Sports Science at degree level then you will be keen to be a sports coach or be involved in sports development or even sports physiotherapy. You will need to have a keen interest in Sports and the science behind sports understanding and optimising sports performance at all levels.

You will no doubt have a keen interest in Sports yourself and may take part in a few sports and be physically fit. To teach sports science or show people the benefits of sports you will need to be able to explain what they have to do and be involved in to have the benefits themselves.

An employer will be looking to see how well you can communicate with other people as this will be an important part of your role and how you can relate to different people from adults to children.

 If you have found a role in which you want to apply for, please see the below personal statement which will be able to help you in your applications and CV’s.

Sports science personal statement example

I am a keen sports person who decided to learn about what I am passionate about and put my learning to good use. I qualified in Sports Science from (What university, when and what grade) and I am very keen to pass on the knowledge that I have learnt and teach people how to optimise sports at any level.

I am very passionate about sports and staying and being healthy and it helps that I understand the science behind sports and I can explain this carefully to people. I am an excellent communicator and feel that I am able to explain the theory of sports science carefully to people with no previous understanding.

As well as being physically fit and liking to stay fit, I am enthusiastic, self motivated, feel able to motivate others and discuss any issues that they may have towards learning new sports.

Good luck.

  
If you are interested in Zoology you will have completed a degree in Zoology and be very interested in working with all Zoo animals. You could be looking for work as a park keeper and specialising in one of the many zoo animals or working with a few zoo animals.

You will need to be confident working with animals and have a keen interest in zoo and exotic animals. It would be advantageous to be physically fit to deal with large animals and for clearing out the homes of elephants, gorillas etc.

Your employer will be looking to see how active you are, how keen to learn about zoo life and how hard working you are to work in a team environment where the hours are unpredictable and you may be required to work at short notice in any emergencies or busy periods. You will need to be able to provide excellent care to animals and be very interested in animal welfare.

If you have found a role at a Zoo or park that you are interested in applying for, please see the below personal statement which you can use in your application and CV.

Zoology personal statement example

A passionate individual for working with zoo animals has recently graduated from (what university, when and what grade). I am now keen to continue with my learning and enjoy working with elephants and giraffes especially.

I am very hard working,  enjoy putting extra effort into my work to ensure that I learn as much as I can and do the best I can to be successful for myself and the animals in the zoo. I like to work in a variety of roles and I am happy to get involved in anything new.

I am an excellent communicator, very patient and like to ensure I do my work following rules and procedures applicable to the zoo and to ensure that the welfare of the animals is always the number one priority.

Good luck.

  
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.