b'Postgraduate study and researchPersonal stateMents For Further studyWhat to IncludeWinning personal statements \x01 Describe the skills and experience gained from your final year project, dissertation, Some personal statements require you to studies and relevant extra-curricular activity, address specific questions, whereas others and how this has prepared you for further provide little or no guidance as to what you research/studies. Identify any unique should include. Whichever format you are faced strengths you wish to highlight and any with there are a number of points that you that challenges you overcame.are likely to be included. \x01 Explain your motivation for the programme and identify the skills, knowledge and \x01 Explain your choice of most recentcourse,experience you hope to develop.the key elements and how you have\x01 State why you have chosen this institution performed academically. and give details of how you see the programme relating to your career plans.\x01Discuss your draft form with Further information your Careers Consultant\x01www.tcd.ie/careers section on Making Applications\x01 Useful websites: gradireland.com, www.prospects.ac.ukand targetjobs.co uk59'