Personal statement

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What it really means

A short paragraph at the top of a CV, or a longer written answer in an application form, summarising your skills and goals. Some job applications ask for one instead of a cover letter.

Chinese explanation

简历开头的一小段自我概述，或申请表里较长的书面自述，总结你的技能和目标。有些职位申请用它代替求职信。

Example conversation

A: The form has a 500-word personal statement section. B: Use it to match your skills to the person specification.

A：申请表里有一个500词的个人陈述部分。 B：用它把你的技能和职位要求一一对应起来。

What you could say back

“Good idea, I'll structure it around their criteria.”

Related phrases

CV Cover letter Person specification

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