can anyone help with my cv

[mummytothree87]

so i have worked in the care sector for the past 10 years but have found it increasingly difficult due to a birth injury with my last child so have been looking at other positions and have found one I would love to apply for, the new job would be an admin position. I have looked at my cv and it has not been changed since I started working when I was 15 , a lot of it is needing updated especially the personal statement but nothing I write seems to convey why I would be good for the job and how my experience in the care sector has provided the skills I need to do this job, when I was 16 I was a personal assistant for a small company so have some experience in the field but was wondering if anyone could help with how to word my personal statement to show that whilst a lot of my working life has been in the care sector, I do have experience in admin and P.A work and why I would be good for the role. everything i'm writing just sounds so generic and boring.

sorry for the typos and grammar. I have this page open on my laptop and am currently trying to write up 2 uni assignments simultaneously.

In my field (which may differ from the one you're applying to) the personal statement / cover letter is where you get to 'sell yourself'. As cringy as that sounds, this is where you need to demonstrate your skills and experience so that whoever is short listing for the role notices you. So, for example, if the job advert specifies they are looking for X, I would be looking for statements like "in my previous role I had the opportunity to develop my X skills. An example of this is when I did.....". Evidence of skills or concrete examples goes down well. You may also wish to express an interest/passion in the job in a personal statement, which you have pretty much done in your OP! Good luck, these things are never easy to do, especially if you've not had much recent practice. If you've got a friend or family member who has ever recruited it's worth asking if they have the time to look it over and give you feedback too.

I think you need to say that you are looking for a position as a personal assistant.

List your experience by relevant experience.
Worry about the dates later.

You can write it:
Personal statement.
Relevant experience. - why you are suitable.
Work history.- make sure you describe skills that are transferrable. Use words and phrases like 'responsible for', 'achieved', and the like.
Qualifications.

Look online for CV advice.

Don't mention children on the CV or at the interview until you are asked.

Look for other jobs that would get you in the door somewhere - admin, reception desk etc.

Make sure your p.a. skills are up to date. Software packages have moved on in 10 yrs.

I'm sure someone will come alomng with more/better advice.

You need to tailor a CV to each job you are applying for. Use the parts of your care job that are relevant eg keeping ensuring timely and accurate updating of client information to show any trends or recurring issues. Undertaking training of manual handling (normally your probably say hoist but it's the same thing). Don't go into personal care details unless you use the assisting clients with care to aid towards positive mental health. Never use full time mummy as a description for any time you weren't working and I'm sorry you weren't a PA at 16 so don't use this in your CV. Trainee assistant would be better. Good luck!