Can you help me start this?

[mcjobsworth]

Filling in a job application for a job in my current workplace. I've filled in the qualifications, references, etc and have left the supporting statement to last, because I don't know how to start it

It's 9 years since I applied for a job, and when I look back at that application, I think (I've left it on my desk) I dived straight in with
"In my previous role, blah blah."

It doesn't feel right for this one, but I don't know where to begin. Anyone here work in recruitment, or experienced in interviewing who could help me off to a good strong start?

I'm a motivated and enthusiastic (job role or area) Who is particularly motivated by a and b. Having worked in yyy since 2010 and achieved (great things resulting in x business improvement) I am looking for a new challenge and feel my skills are a great fit for x position

Thanks Pixie. That's helpful.

Any other pointers appreciated!

I am particularly interested in this post as I believe that I have the essential skills, training, and experience gained over X years of working in the xxx sector, in a wide variety of settings, to meet the challenges of the role. I have worked within xxx areas. In YEAR xxx I did blah blah blah. To ensure a professional and effective level of quality service provision I blah blah blah. I worked closely with blah blah blah. My role expanded over time due to blah blah blah. Within all my roles I have undertaken blah blah blah. I have a particular interest in working in blah blah blah and this is a role I have undertaken very successfully throughout my career. The many positive outcomes that have been blah blah blah. In order to maintain high standards and blah blah blah, I am committed to consolidating and expanding my skills and knowledge through further training, both formal and informal.

On a personal level, I have blah blah blah.

The transferability of my key skills and knowledge, not only from my most recent post but also those previously held enhances my ability to effectively manage the expected duties of this post.

Good Luck

Wow, Landmark. Thanks, that's more than a start. I'll be picking out lots of that Much appreciated!

@mcjobsworth

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Best of luck