Re: Personal Statement Examples
Probably surplus to requirements as there are many outstanding examples far better than mine but I would have liked to see as many examples as I could have wehn doing mine so here goes.
I got 3 interviews out of 3 unis applied to, and 1 offer.
Midwifery is a dynamic and varied profession with many aspects. It appeals to me as it is challenging, offers the opportunity for life long self development and has a positive impact on people's lives. I am a caring person and have always been interested in the human body and particularly pregnancy. I have talked to midwives and student midwives about the course and career and all are unanimous in stating that it can be very stressful, includes unsociable hours and can be physically and emotionally draining but is also extremely rewarding. I am aware of the major lifestyle changes that both the course and the career involve and am prepared to work shifts and to be on call as required. I feel I am capable of the demands of the course, I understand it is practical, involving clinical placements but is also academic, with self reflection, assignments and exams as with any degree course. I am excited about learning all the biological and psychological issues involved in pregnancy and being trained to give the best care and support to women and their families, through such an emotionally turbulent event.
Having worked since I was 16, I have developed a number of relevant skills. Whilst at college, keen to establish independence and take responsibility for myself, I worked part time as a catering assistant where I learnt hygiene protocols and team work. I continued to support myself at university where I learnt organisation, self discipline, effective time management and to work to deadlines. I also became familiar with scientific and medical literature and to communicate scientific information through a variety of media including essays, posters and presentations.
I have worked in customer service and administration where I further developed organisation, interpersonal and communication skills and learned to deal with irate customers calmly and to turn a negative situation into a positive one. I have also enjoyed being a vital part of a team and developed self confidence and the ability to liaise with people at all levels from support staff to managing director. Whilst at Bovis Homes, I received fire safety training as deputy fire warden for my department. I was also a member of the Bovis Charity Committee which involved organising fundraising events and collecting and banking donations.
As the birth of my second son coincided with moving to Wales, I chose to stay at home to help my eldest son through a potentially difficult transition and I have further developed my skills in coping calmly under pressure, multi-tasking and organisation. I also help my grandparents out with housework as both have been ill although they are recovering well and now require less help. I also hand knit baby clothes to order, often working to tight deadlines.
Now that my sons are both settled, rather than returning to an unfulfilling job, I have chosen to realise my ambition to have a worthwhile and satisfying career as a midwife. I am currently a full time student on Access to Health Professions Diploma at the Afan campus of Neath Port Talbot College. I am enjoying my return to education, particularly the aspects of the course which are new to me and therefore challenging.
In my spare time, I like to read or do jigsaw puzzles. I enjoy long country walks with my family and catching up with friends. I seem to be the person that people come to for advice or cheering up and I enjoy that I am considered approachable and dependable. For example, after the birth of her baby, my sister-in-law confided in me that she was having what I recognised to be symptoms of postnatal depression, I helped her to realise her feelings were not uncommon and that there was no shame in seeking medical help, which she did and has now recovered.
Having explored the many aspects of midwifery, I am convinced it is the career for me and that I have the skills, qualities and drive to succeed and am committed to lifelong learning in order to be the best midwife that I can be.
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