Jowen Roche is drafting answers for a personal statement for a Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production in Games Design. He wants to become a Game Designer or Product Manager. He notes he will need to pass his course and then go to university or get an apprenticeship. He possesses communication skills, can learn and work quickly, and can voice his opinion in groups. He was in cadets until focusing on GCSEs and has played football to develop teamwork skills. He aims to improve problem solving, communication, and efficiency. His interests include music, movies, games, sports, and socializing.

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
Jowen Roche
What is/are your dream job(s)?
What do you have to do to start working in that industry?
Game Designer/ Product Manager I have to pass my course and then either go to university or get an
apprenticeship
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 can learn and do a job quickly, I work well with people and I can voice my opinion in a large group
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 have not carried out any work experience but I used to be a part of the cadets until my GCSE’s came along and
I left to focus on them, I have also played for a football so I can work well in a team.
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 honest and trustworthy as I do not let people down and I voice my opinion, I have good communication
skills as I talk to a lot of people, I can work well in a team as I get along with most people. I can problem solve
and get along with my work efficiently.
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

2. However uninteresting you may think your interests are, even if you’ve not taken them very far, put them down.
I enjoy listening to music, playing games, watching movies, playing sports and socialising.