3-1 CV: Personal Statement
Summary
TLDRThis video script focuses on crafting a powerful personal statement for a CV, emphasizing the 'one plus three plus one' formula. It advises starting with a clear job title and passion, followed by three sentences highlighting personal traits, relevant experiences, and skills. The final sentence should convey the value one can bring to a company. An example is provided, demonstrating how to articulate a position's passion, personal capabilities, and the potential impact on a company's growth, encapsulating the essence of a strong personal statement.
Takeaways
- 😀 Your personal statement is a key part of your CV, ideally 5-7 lines long.
- 📝 The structure for writing a personal statement follows the 1+3+1 formula: one sentence, three supporting sentences, and a final concluding sentence.
- 🏷️ The first sentence should clearly state the position you're applying for and your passion for it.
- 💬 The middle three sentences should highlight your personal traits, relevant skills, and experiences that align with the job.
- 🎯 It's important to demonstrate a strong understanding of the job description and its requirements.
- 💼 The final sentence should clearly express the value you can bring to the company.
- 📣 You should make it clear why you're the right fit for the job and how you can contribute to the company's success.
- ⚙️ Example: A business manager in the automotive industry can focus on how they drive growth and provide technical expertise in commercial projects.
- 🔑 The value proposition should emphasize how you exceed organizational expectations and create win-win scenarios.
- ✍️ Remember to apply the 1+3+1 structure to keep your personal statement concise and impactful.
Q & A
What is the purpose of a personal statement on a CV?
-A personal statement on a CV is a brief introduction that helps potential employers get to know you within one minute, showcasing your passion for the position you're applying for and your value to the company.
How many lines should a personal statement ideally be?
-A personal statement should ideally be between five to seven lines long to effectively communicate your value and passion without being too lengthy.
What is the suggested structure for writing a personal statement?
-The suggested structure for a personal statement is 'one plus three plus one': one sentence stating the position and your passion, three sentences about your personal characteristics and relevant experiences, and one sentence on the value you can bring to the company.
Why is it important to clearly state the position you're applying for in the personal statement?
-Stating the position clearly helps recruiters to better understand and remember which role you're applying for, especially when they are handling multiple recruitment processes.
What should the middle three sentences of the personal statement focus on?
-The middle three sentences should focus on your personal characteristics, necessary experiences, and skills that make you suitable for the job, demonstrating your understanding of the job description.
How can the last sentence of the personal statement demonstrate your value to the company?
-The last sentence should clearly state why you are the right fit for the job and what unique contributions you can make to the company, aligning with its goals and objectives.
What is an example of a well-structured personal statement provided in the script?
-An example from the script is: 'A highly effective business manager with a passion for the automotive industry, committed to driving the growth of AC charging at ABB, by providing translating commercial products into technical specifications. My goal is to deliver services that go beyond organizational expectations, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved. Dedicated to supporting ABB in further extension of your market reach and success beyond 12k cloud-based charging solutions across more than 70 countries.'
Why is it beneficial to create a win-win scenario as mentioned in the example personal statement?
-Creating a win-win scenario is beneficial as it shows that you are not only focused on personal success but also on the mutual benefit of all parties involved, including colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
How can the personal statement help in supporting the company's market reach as indicated in the example?
-By stating a commitment to supporting the company's market reach, the personal statement shows that the candidate is aligned with the company's expansion goals and is proactive in contributing to its growth.
What is the significance of the 'one plus three plus one' formula in crafting a personal statement?
-The 'one plus three plus one' formula is significant as it provides a clear and concise structure that allows the candidate to effectively communicate their passion, qualifications, and value in a short and impactful manner.
How can the personal statement help in standing out to recruiters?
-A well-crafted personal statement can help stand out to recruiters by clearly articulating the candidate's passion, relevant experiences, and the specific value they can bring to the company, making it easier for recruiters to identify a good fit for the role.
Outlines
📝 Crafting a Personal Statement for Your CV
The paragraph emphasizes the significance of a personal statement in a CV, highlighting its role in quickly introducing the applicant to recruiters. It suggests a structure of 'one plus three plus one' sentences: the first to state the position and passion, the middle three to describe personal characteristics and relevant experience, and the last to convey the value one can bring to the company. An example of a personal statement for a business manager in the automotive industry is provided, demonstrating how to effectively communicate job title, passion, skills, and value to the potential employer.
🚀 Demonstrating Value and Goals in Your CV
This paragraph continues the discussion on personal statements, focusing on how to articulate one's goals and the value they can offer to a company. It uses the continuation of the business manager's example to illustrate the importance of setting clear objectives that exceed expectations and creating win-win situations. The paragraph concludes by reinforcing the 'one plus three plus one' formula as a guide to crafting a compelling personal statement that is concise, impactful, and tailored to the job description.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Personal Statement
💡CV (Curriculum Vitae)
💡Recruiters
💡Position Applied For
💡Passion
💡Value
💡Skills and Experience
💡Job Description
💡Market Reach
💡Win-Win Scenarios
Highlights
Personal statement is crucial for a CV, acting as a quick introduction to the candidate.
A personal statement should be concise, ideally between five to seven lines.
The structure of a personal statement is one sentence to introduce the position, followed by three sentences about oneself, and one concluding sentence.
The first sentence should clearly state the position title and the passion for the role.
The middle three sentences should describe personal characteristics and relevant experiences that align with the job requirements.
The last sentence should articulate the value the candidate can bring to the company.
Recruiters handle multiple processes, so clarity in the position applied for is essential.
The personal statement should reflect a deep understanding of the job description provided by the employer.
An example of a well-crafted personal statement is provided, demonstrating the 'one plus three plus one' structure.
The example shows how to express job title, passion, and commitment in the first part of the personal statement.
The middle part of the example illustrates setting goals and showing dedication to exceeding expectations.
The concluding sentence in the example emphasizes the candidate's dedication to supporting the company's growth and market expansion.
The example provided is of a business manager passionate about the automotive industry, aiming to contribute to ABB's growth.
The candidate in the example aims to translate commercial products into technical specifications, showcasing their skills.
The personal statement example concludes with a commitment to support the company's market reach and success.
The 'one plus three plus one' formula is reiterated as a guide for creating a solid personal statement.
The video concludes with an encouragement for viewers to apply this formula to craft their own personal statement.
Transcripts
hi everyone from today i will express
the most important part for your cv
we will start with opening with your
personal statement
okay personal statement is your magic
five to seven lines the state that helps
people to know you within one minute
and then the way to write it is
one sentence plus three sometimes plus
another sentence
okay you might
confusing about what do i mean about
that
okay let's see here
the first one sentence is express the
word position
that you have the passion
to
apply for
and then the middle three sentence
that you need to express about yourself
and then the last sentence you need to
express what value can you bring to the
company
okay i will elaborate each of them one
by one the first
which position that you want to apply
here you need to state
very clearly that which position
what is the title that you are applying
it will help recruiters to better do
their job
otherwise they might forget which
position they are applying for
maybe they would misunderstood that very
soon because all recruiters are handling
multiple
recruitment process at the same time
so
after you state which position that you
would like to apply
you also need to mention that why do you
want to apply for it
what is your passion about it
in the middle three
sentence
you need to express about yourself
so
what are your personal characteristics
that will ensure you do the job well
what are the most
necessary experiences and skills for
this job
this is the part that represents if you
have a good understanding of the job
description that the employer provides
the last sentence
you need to very clearly state
what value can you bring to the company
and this is the most important part of
personal statement
you need to tell recruiters
why you're the right fit for the job
also what you can bring to the company
well i guess now you understand what do
i mean
but
how to write it
how to write your own version
i think that is always the question
here is a great example i would like to
share with you
a highly efficient business manager with
a passion for the automotive industry
committed to driving the
growth of ac charging at abb
by providing translating commercial
products
into technical specifications
my goal is to deliver services that goes
beyond organizational
expectations creating a win-win
scenarios for everyone involved
i am
dedicated to support abb in further
extension of your market reach and
success beyond 12 k cloud-based charging
solutions across more than 70 countries
okay let's
separate them into the one
and plus three plus one
equation
okay this person
he started as the first one
a highly effective
manager
see
here he stated what is the job title
business manager
and with the passion for the automotive
industry committed to driving a growth
of ac charging
at abv
by providing translating commercial
products into technical specifications
in this
sentence you can already see that
what
he can do and why he's passionate about
this specific
position
okay let's see the middle part
my goal is to deliver service that goes
beyond organizational expectations
creating a win-win scenario for everyone
involved
i am dedicated to support abb in further
extension
of your market
so
here you can already see that
he what is his target and what can he do
it goes beyond organizational
expectations
and creating win-win scenarios
for everyone involved
that it means the internal
colleagues
external customers
and even suppliers
and in the last sentence
is also dedicated to support this
company and then further extension the
market
to reach and success beyond
what the company want
which is the 12k cloud-based charging
solutions across more than 70 countries
and this part he expressed his value out
of that
so
here is a very simple example that i
would like to share with you
and
now it is your turn
always remember
one plus three plus one
and then you will have a very solid
personal statement between five to seven
lines
in your cv
i will see you in next video
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