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Administrative Assistant Personal Statement

Published on: 10 Feb 2017

Admin

Have you found your ideal admin job, but are struggling to write a great personal statement for your Administrative Assistant CV?

Personal statements are the perfect opportunity for you to show your potential employer what you’re all about and where your talents lie. We recommend using this short personal profile to promote your strengths, work experience and key skills.

Use this 100-150 words at the beginning of your CV to provide examples of how you match the job specifications and why you are perfect for this role.

If you are looking for further information and useful tips, then read our expert guide on how to write a personal statement.

 

What to include in your administrative assistant personal statement

Why you are applying for the role:

  • Refer to the knowledge you have of the position to show awareness of the demands of the role.

Why you are applying for this specific role:

  • What is it that attracted you to this specific role?
  • Why do you want to work for this specific company?

Provide details about your education:

  • Provide a brief overview on your previous education (School/University/Higher Education Courses)

Your admin experience:

  • Where have you worked previously?
  • What were you required to do in your last role?
  • Did you have any additional responsibilities in your previous roles?

Your vision:

  • What are your career aspirations?
  • What are you hoping to achieve in this role?

Example Admin Assistant Personal Statement:

Organised and adaptable administrative assistant with four years’ experience working in various office environments. My attention to detail and excellent time management skills means that every task is completed efficiently and to the highest possible standard. I have a calm and patient disposition meaning that I am able to work effectively under pressure and focus on the task in hand. I am proficient working in a team, but also work well independently. In my previous role, I was responsible for providing administrative support to a large sales department reporting directly to the regional sales manager. To succeed in this role i had to be exceptionally organised and demonstrate strong communication skills. In my next role, I am looking to take on new challenges and additional responsibilities.