6 Steps to a Powerful CV Personal Statement

By Andrew Fennell

The most important section of your CV is the personal statement. It should be a summary of your experiences, qualifications and skills, and at a glance, it needs to be able to express why you’re the ideal candidate for the role you are applying to.  A well-crafted personal statement is the difference between engaging a recruiter to continue reading your CV and them deciding you’re not the right applicant for the role, so your summary needs to be both eye-catching and tailored.

These are 6 tips that will help you produce a personal statement that will attract the recruiter’s attention.

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