Assignment# 3: Personal Statement for a Public Server Position

Assignment# 3: Personal Statement for a Public Server Position

Description

As part of your public service career, you often must submit a personal statement. The terminology differs but may include "statement of purpose," "personal statement," "letter of intent," "personal narrative," etc. Traditionally, this is a 250-750 words essay. The personal statement is your chance to communicate something unique about yourself to the hire committees and is an extremely important component of your application.

A personal statement should describe the applicant’s background, career goals, understanding of the profession, and the reasons for pursuing a particular public service position. The statement should also indicate how the applicant’s interests fit with the organization.

As a class assignment, you are required to write a 2-page essay particularly reflecting the following points:

· Your understanding of the profession of public service

· Reasons for pursuing a particular public service position (You need to identify a real-world public service job. See Appendix below for how to find a job position).

· How your interests and skills fit with the organization

Be sure to include the job web link at the top of the essay.  

You do NOT have to include your background or career goals if they are irrelevant to those three points.

Please check the appendix: How to find a real-world public service job position