Professional Statement

Professional Development Statement

1. Develop a brief biography

· Think about how you might respond to this ice-breaker question in an interview: “Tell me a little bit about yourself…”

§ Personality

§ Character

§ Strengths and weaknesses 

§ Include your background and experience that led you to develop an interest in your field of study

o Tips:

§ Focus on a few points about yourself.

§ Include anecdotes that will attract the reader’s attention and make you memorable.

§ Write about what makes you unique and sets you apart.

· Develop and discuss your short term (3-5 year) and long term (10 year) goals and how you see the M.S. in Sport Management from Liberty University supporting your professional development and career goals.  

§ Worldview statement on how your faith and education impacts your career approach.