What are the dos and donts when writing a personal statement?

10 more things NOT to put in your personal statement . Here’s the follow-up to our original 10 personal statement don'ts article with a fresh set of things not to include on your application. read more

It’s a good idea to just write freely at first. Think about the story of your life — past, present, and future. It may even help to create a timeline of events or organize ideas by category, such as family background, personal achievements, academic and career goals, as well as other important details that make your story unique. read more

Especially if you don’t know how to write a personal statement. It’s often the first thing a hiring manager sees on your CV, and a bad one could even be the difference between a recruiter reading your CV or rejecting it. read more