Personal statement (work experience)
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You could also try get some work experience in care homes.
Any work experience is helpful because of the transferable skills e.g teamwork, leadership that you observed or learnt
Hi there!
Coventry University student ambassador here!
If you are writing a personal statement for university, you don't necessarily need to have work experience. In my case I went straight to university from college, and had no formal work experience. In that case you can draw out the skills you've gained from hobbies, activities, volunteering, etc.
As a specific example, my hobby is conceptual art, and the transferable skills I've gained from practicing it are:
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Determination
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Attention to detail
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Perseverance
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Problem-solving (as in finding ways to achieve a particular effect, or fixing mistakes)
However, if you are writing a personal statement for a particular job opportunity, try to incorporate the transferable skills you've gained from working individually or in groups on academic projects.
For example, if you've had successful group projects while being in school, there are various skills you've gained from that, which you may not be aware of, such as:
1. Collaboration and Teamwork:
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Cooperation: Working effectively with others to achieve a common goal.
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Compromise: Finding middle ground when there are differing opinions or ideas.
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Support: Providing and receiving assistance and encouragement among team members.
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Verbal Communication: Clearly expressing ideas and information during discussions.
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Written Communication: Writing reports, emails, and messages to convey information.
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Listening Skills: Actively listening to understand others’ perspectives and contributions.
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Guidance: Taking initiative and directing the group towards achieving objectives.
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Delegation: Assigning tasks based on team members’ strengths and skills.
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Motivation: Encouraging and motivating team members to stay focused and engaged.
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Planning: Organizing tasks and setting timelines to ensure project deadlines are met.
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Prioritization: Identifying which tasks are most important and should be completed first.
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Efficiency: Managing time effectively to maximize productivity and minimize wasted effort.
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Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems from different angles to find effective solutions.
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Creativity: Thinking outside the box to come up with innovative ideas and approaches.
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Adaptability: Being flexible and adjusting plans when faced with obstacles or changes.
Kind Regards,
Bianca (BSc Aviation Management)
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You’ve mentioned trying to get work exp in hospitals, what subject are you applying to at undergrad?
biochemistry or psychology
Biochem won’t need work exp. Can’t say I’ve dealt with Psychology much, but if it requires it then it’ll state clearly on the course page.
I’d concentrate on super-curriculars.
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