"A short statement stating a reason why you would be a good addition to our team..."

[CharlieLimaHotel]

So. What on Earth am I supposed to put?! one reason? Or a little paragraph that goes;

"I would be a good addition to your team as I am hard working and willing to learn new skills. I can work well within a team and as an individual to achieve goals. I can manage my time effectively and am willing to be flexible to achieve the best possible outcome."

Please help

That sounds good, but all a bit non-specific and standard and it's not exactly going to leap out at the short-lister.

Can you tailor it a bit more towards the job -
I would be a good addition to your team as a Shoe Polisher. I have a proven track record as a hard worker and am willing to learn the skills needed to make me an invaluable member of the Shoe Polishing team.

So yes, stuff about why you're great, but also stuff about why you'd be great at this specific job (and make it seem like you really care - don't make it seem like a generic paragraph that would be fine for any job). Look back at the essential/desired requirements they probably sent you - use some of the same phraseology if you can, because that will stick in their mind.

Tell them what you will be able to do for them.

So "in my last role as chief shoe polisher I improved the shoes polishing quota because I developed a technique that meant I could polish two shoes at the same time without compromising on the quality of polish. I would like to bring these skills to you team and make a difference to the service you provide your customers" and keep it along those lines.

It's night staff for a local nightclub. "A range of jobs available." Eek. So, would you say "I would be a good addition to your team as I am used to dealing with drunk people in a really polite way."

I see what you mean about tailoring it though. Maybe more of a "I'm confident in dealing with members of the public"

your time

Between us I bet we could get any shoe polishing job going :o

Yes - I'm good at dealing with members of the public and

How about

I love working late on Fridays so will be happy to let you all go home early and lock up. I keep a permanent supply of gin and chocolate in my bottom drawer for workplace emergencies. I really like doing office collections and will happily buy and wrap the gift so you don't have to. I don't drink and am more than happy to provide a free taxi home service for my colleagues on all work nights out.

A friend of mine once answered this along the lines of

"usual guff about being a team player etc etc etc AND I can make a really good cup of tea"

She got the job