Mainline Driver CV Personal Statement

[mybanez_08@hot]

I'm absolutely terrible at these kinds of things, currently working as an MDD and looking to progress to the mainline. I'm in the process of preparing my CV for applications. This is what I have so far.

'I am a reliable and resilient individual currently working in the role of Maintenance Depot Driver. Through this role I have gained the necessary skills to work in a responsible manner, following set rules and procedures with proven concentration skills and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team for long periods of time without losing focus. I communicate in a professional manner to ensure a safe working environment and work in accordance with the current rules and regulations as specified by the Network Rail Group Standard.

Through previous experience in customer service roles, I understand the importance of and aim to deliver a high standard of service to customers.

My time at the training school for the role of Maintenance Depot Driver as well as in the role itself has been a very pleasurable and rewarding experience. It has allowed me to further develop, as well as learn new skills. I have an ambition to further develop and utilize all skills and information learned to further my career on the railway and hope that you can consider my application to progress to the role of a mainline train driver.'

 

[Sly Sloth]

I’d mention that your……..safety critical…..can work safely with others…….movements leaving at the scheduled time to ensure excellent customer service

 

[Stigy]

I'm absolutely terrible at these kinds of things, currently working as an MDD and looking to progress to the mainline. I'm in the process of preparing my CV for applications. This is what I have so far.

'I am a reliable and resilient individual currently working in the role of Maintenance Depot Driver. Through this role I have gained the necessary skills to work in a responsible manner, following set rules and procedures with proven concentration skills and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team for long periods of time without losing focus. I communicate in a professional manner to ensure a safe working environment and work in accordance with the current rules and regulations as specified by the Network Rail Group Standard.

Through previous experience in customer service roles, I understand the importance of and aim to deliver a high standard of service to customers.

My time at the training school for the role of Maintenance Depot Driver as well as in the role itself has been a very pleasurable and rewarding experience. It has allowed me to further develop, as well as learn new skills. I have an ambition to further develop and utilize all skills and information learned to further my career on the railway and hope that you can consider my application to progress to the role of a mainline train driver.'

Personally I’d save something of that length for a cover letter, and keep my personal statement to a paragraph or two. Bearing in mind CVS should only really be 1 or 2 sides of A4 so as to keep the attention of the recruiter. From my experience, I preferred a small personal statement outlining a persons attributes and skills, and a list of previous experiences in a CV. They do say that the attention span of a person reading a CV lasts about 30 seconds lol (case in point, I read half to three quarters of yours in one go).

It’s a good statement, definitely, but I’d focus more on the qualifications/skills etc within the CV. Maybe keep what you’ve written and pair it with the CV so you have both ready to go, as most applications which require a CV also request a cover letter.

I’d also add a few little words to indicate you love a bit of NTS and as has been said, emphasise safety critical aspects of your current role.

 

[Newapplicant]

Personally I’d save something of that length for a cover letter, and keep my personal statement to a paragraph or two. Bearing in mind CVS should only really be 1 or 2 sides of A4 so as to keep the attention of the recruiter. From my experience, I preferred a small personal statement outlining a persons attributes and skills, and a list of previous experiences in a CV. They do say that the attention span of a person reading a CV lasts about 30 seconds lol (case in point, I read half to three quarters of yours in one go).

It’s a good statement, definitely, but I’d focus more on the qualifications/skills etc within the CV. Maybe keep what you’ve written and pair it with the CV so you have both ready to go, as most applications which require a CV also request a cover letter.

I’d also add a few little words to indicate you love a bit of NTS and as has been said, emphasise safety critical aspects of your current role.

I have to say I fully agree with @Stigy on this.

Your cover letter is showing your intention for the role and partly what you can bring to the role. Your CV will then back this up with your qualifications and skills/experience.

Your personal statement on your CV should ideally be a single paragraph in 1st person (not 3rd as is becoming the norm) and should highlight the following:

1. Who you are
2. Your suitability for the role and the value you can add
3. Your career goals and aims

As has also been mentioned above ensure you cover the wording safety critical as this is a golden buzzword for the railway.

Best of luck with your application!

 

[mybanez_08@hot]

Cheers guys, I’ve submitted my CV and done the online assessments and now I have the video assessment to do