How to Write a Personal Statement for a Student CV
A student CV personal statement is two to three lines at the top. Say who you are, your strongest skills, and the job you want.
Last updated: 4/10/2026 · Author: MojCV Team · Reviewed by: HR Specialists
Last updated: 4/10/2026
Author: MojCV Team · Reviewed by: HR Specialists
Direct Answer
A student CV personal statement (also called a profile) is two to three lines at the top of the page. Say who you are, what you are good at, and what job you want. It is not the long personal statement used for university applications.
A simple formula
- Who you are: your course or stage, for example first-year Business student.
- What you offer: two or three strengths backed by an example.
- What you want: the type of job and your availability.
Examples to copy
First-year Business Management student with strong organization and teamwork skills built through a society role and volunteering. Looking for part-time work alongside study.
Student personal statement: university
Reliable and friendly sixth form student with a Saturday job in a bakery and a year of volunteering at a youth club. Available evenings and weekends.
Student personal statement: school
Recent Accounting and Finance graduate (2:1) with a placement year and strong Excel skills, looking for a graduate role in accounting.
Student personal statement: graduate
Mistakes to avoid
- Generic lines such as hard-working team player with no example.
- Writing in the third person or using long sentences.
- Copying the same statement for every job. Change the last line each time.
Length and tone
Aim for two or three lines, roughly 40 to 60 words. Write in short phrases without I, for example Reliable sixth form student with a weekend job and youth club volunteering. Keep the tone plain and friendly. Avoid big claims you cannot back up.
Student CV profile versus a university personal statement
A profile on a CV is a short summary for an employer. The personal statement used in university applications is a much longer document with a different purpose. Do not copy one into the other. If you are applying for a job, keep the CV profile short and focused on the job.
Tailor the last line
Keep the first two lines the same and change the last line for each job. For a cafe: Available weekends and school breaks. For an internship: Looking for a summer marketing internship from June to September. This takes thirty seconds and makes the CV feel written for the job.
A quick checklist
- Two or three lines, no more.
- Your stage or course in the first words.
- One or two strengths with an example.
- The job you want and when you can work.
Also read: Read more in how to write a CV summary and How to write a student CV. Browse all answers in our CV and resume FAQ.