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How can I describe myself on a job application?

I need help making this sound interesting "about yourself" on a job application.

I enjoy drawing, dancing, and writing. I'm a hard working person, honest and nice.

I done community service such highway clean up, donate food for family, helped elementary kids with their homework and my typing speed is good.

Clubs i'm in is Speech and debate, art, and total image.

The Total Image Club For Ladies & Gentlemen Of Distinction Club For Men is a club that has been organized for the sole purpose of establishing a means of creating and /or promoting more positive attitudes and interaction among the male and female students. Through activities designed to exemplify the stated objective, the organization promotes a positive image and provides opportunities for middle and high school students to become role models.

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  • Lynci
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I think that you can simply edit what you've posted here, then transfer it to your application. As one who has been in a position where I hired employees, choosing whom to interview after reading their applications and resumes, I would definitely be interested in talking with you based upon your autobiographical material. I think that you should eliminate the portion where you say that you're nice and honest, because your claims to those qualities are unprovable and will become recognizable when and if you are hired. Definitely include your interests/hobbies. If you are applying for a job where typing is a requisite, you might state exactly what your typing speed is. Describe your extracurricular clubs and their functions if those are not self-explanatory -- as you have for total image, for example. If you actually name the clubs, use capital letters for their first initials. Be careful of your grammar and spelling. It would be a good idea to make a rough draft of your intended material before actually committing it to the application, then have it proofread by someone capable of helping you make corrections. Good luck with achieving your job goal!

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