If you're applying to college or for a scholarship, don't simply list your activities and accomplishments in your personal statement. Instead of writing that you've done something impressive, describe why you chose to undertake that challenge.  For example, writing, "My proudest moment is when I was elected class president," simply states that you're in student government. Instead, write why you wanted to be class president: "On a school trip to the state capitol, my congressperson described public service to my class. As they spoke, I remember looking up in awe at the capitol building's towering dome. However, it wasn't awe that inspired my interest in politics; it was the notion that governing is service." If you need to write about yourself for a job application, read the qualifications listed in the position's description. Include details about experiences that helped you hone these attributes. As is the case with a college or scholarship essay, tell a story about these attributes instead of merely listing them.  Suppose a job description lists the skill "Cost management." Writing, "I cut operating costs by 17% at my prior position," just restates a line on your resume. Instead, write in your bio, "The complex purchasing system at my last position was like a many-headed Hydra. For every challenge I solved, 2 more came my way. Ultimately, I managed to conquer the beast, consolidated our vendors, negotiated new contracts, and cut our spending by 17%." For a college or scholarship application, your personal statement will likely have 1 page limit. Professional bios are usually a maximum of 2 paragraphs. You can't cover your whole life story in that amount of space, so focus on the main point you want to convey to readers.  Come up with a thesis as if you were writing about a historical figure. Instead of trying to cover everything you've ever done, focus on 2 or 3 key qualifications. Try summing yourself up in a thesis statement, such as "Jane Doe encountered hardships, but every pitfall provided an opportunity to grow." You don't have to include your thesis verbatim in your bio, but it can help you keep your writing focused.
اشرح ما الذي يحفزك في البيان الشخصي المخصص للتقدم إلى الجامعة أو لمنحة الدراسية. سلِط الضوء على الخصائص أو المهارات المطلوبة في الوظيفة. ابقِ سيرتك الذاتية موجزة ومُركزة.