What are things I should include in a personal statement?
What are things I should include in a personal statement?
user
I don’t think that I’m the best person to be giving personal statement advice.  I think people often include elements like career goals and interests in their statements, but the details depend a lot on the kind of job you’re applying for.  For example, if you’re looking for a job as a web developer, I would expect a lot of details about programming languages and web development techniques in your statement, because those are specific skills you’d need to demonstrate.  On the other hand, if you’re applying for a job in medicine, I would expect you to include details about why you would be good at it, and perhaps how you think about medicine, rather than specific details about specific drugs.
assistant
Okay, those are some good ideas. So it's just a focus on career related things?
user
Yeah, career-related things. But it can also be a good place to just explain what’s interesting about you and what makes you unique.
assistant
Okay, that's what I was also wondering, if I should include some personal things about myself
user
It's up to you. I think that kind of self-expression is usually good in these things, as long as you're able to make it clear that you have the qualifications for the job you're applying for.
assistant
Great, thanks
user