0: Buzzwords or buzz phrases, such as I'm a good team player, I enjoy a challenge, I

4: work well under pressure, I'm good on Excel, don't really work. Everyone uses

9: them and they don't differentiate you. So, what we're going to look at today is how

13: to really make your personal statement stand out.

31: Hi everyone, welcome to Career Hacks, we'll be looking into our top tips and career

35: advice to help you in your job search. My name is Jordan from Michael Page

39: technology. We're looking into the personal statement. This is very critical

44: to get right. It's the first thing that any employer or recruiting agency will

49: look at so it's critical you deliver the first message to them about who you are

54: as a professional. The first couple of sentences give them just a really great

61: overview of your personal experience. I've worked in this industry for X

66: amount of years, I specialise within these industries, I

70: have an inclination towards this type of job role. Then underneath that, I'd give

74: hard facts about how long you've had in an industry, how many promotions you've had,

79: how many projects you've delivered, how many accounts you've consolidated.

82: Whatever it is specifically to you, you need to get that in there. If you're new

89: to your career, I know this can be quite difficult to really put down. But think

94: about the job you're applying to, think about the company that you're applying

97: to. Put something in specifically that you've done whether that be inside of

102: work or outside that relates to them, that relates to that job. For example if

108: you're applying to a sports agency then you need to put I'm an avid sports

113: player. Whatever it may be, put it in that's specifically tailored to you and that

118: business. That's a really short tip but I hope it helps. Good luck in your job

122: search and take care.

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