Cameron McRae is drafting a personal statement for a BTec Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Creative Media Production with a focus on Games Design. He wants to work in the gaming industry but is unsure of which role. He has basic skills in game development tools and design software. He assisted with setting up a school fair to gain work experience. Cameron recognizes skills like punctuality, problem solving, and a good sense of humor. While his public speaking needs improvement, he is working to develop it. His interests include video games, music, and his pet.

1. Salford City College
Eccles Sixth Form Centre
BTec Level 3
90 Credit Diploma in Creative Media Production
Games Design
Personal Statement
Draft some answers to the following questions. This is the start of a working document that you will refine over
the year. Remember to be truthful, relevant and positive. A successful personal statement is a combination of
head and heart.
Name
Cameron McRae
What is/are your dream job(s)?
What do you have to do to start working in that industry?
I want to get a job in the gaming industry, but I am unsure which role I wish to be.
What skills do you possess now?
Don’t list your qualifications as they are on you CV. Talk about what you did within those subjects that you’re
good at and enjoyed.
I have basic knowledge of Game maker, Modeller and Unity, as well as Photoshop and Illustrator.
Have you carried out any work experience or voluntary work?
Don’t list your qualifications as they are on you CV. Talk about what you did within those subjects that you’re
good at and enjoyed.
I assisted my mother in setting up a school fair at the school she worked at.
What soft, transferable skills do you possess now or need to develop and how?
Problem solving Communication Commitment
Tenacity Creativity Honesty
Efficiency Innovation Trustworthiness
Teamwork Entrepreneurship Reliability
Self-presentation Punctuality Humour
Confidence Public speaking Empathy
ICT Literacy Numeracy
Try to use examples from your everyday experience and that negatives can sometimes be turned into positives.
I am punctual, and always arrive on time, and I think I have a good sense of humour. My literacy, numeracy
and ICT skills are acceptable. My public speaking skill is not very good, but it is improving, the more I do it.
What personal interests and hobbies do you have or have had in the past?
Reading
Films
Music – both playing and listening to.
Socialising
Sports
Pets
Travel
Stamp collecting
However uninteresting you may think your interests are, even if you’ve not taken them very far, put them down.
My main hobbies are playing video games, listening to music, and playing with my pet.