Learn from an expert how to write a winning personal statement - from what to think about before starting to write, to how best to sell personal skills and abilities to boost teaching career prospects.
Angela Baron, an adviser on engagement and organisation development at the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development, shares the key things to consider while preparing to write a personal statement with a view to getting an interview.
She advises on the best way to write the statement, what to include and whether or not to use the same text for each application.
Useful websites
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Website for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, where Angela Baron is head of engagement and organisational development
Times Educational Supplement offers careers advice for people working in education
Advice from people working in education, on how to develop your teaching career
The Guardian: CVs and covering letters
Advice on writing CVs and covering letters
