HA4 Task 3 Skills Audit and Personal Statement

Produce an ideas map exploring the soft, transferable skills you possess and those that you need to develop. Use this to produce a personal statement that introduces you as an individual, rather than as a candidate for a job. This should include you identifying areas for improvement and the setting of goals. Wherever possible, try to use examples to illustrate your skills.

Ideas Map for Personal Statement 

Personal Statement

My generation of today are a world of game players. Coming from a generation where gaming takes up a lot of time in an individual’s everyday life I have developed a keen interest for Games Design. I am interested in working for the Games Industry as either a Technical Artist or Sound Engineer. I feel that a Technical Artist could be a good career choice as I possess the skills that the job requires. I have good organisational skills and a creative mind. I am able to take leadership and work effectively as part of a team. I have good knowledge of some software which is used for developing games. On the other hand I also think that a sound engineer may be a good career choice.

I have good organisational skills and can work to deadlines. I am confident at communicating with other people and am able to work independently in order to manage my schedule well. Overall a career in the Game industry best suits me as I have an enthusiastic approach towards any concept of Games Design.

I possess a wide variety of different skills. I would say my strongest skill is IT. I have completed a Level 1 IT course and have good knowledge of software. I feel confident using a computer and programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator.

I also work effectively in a team. I am not reluctant to take a lead role and am confident at expressing my opinions and ideas. I consider other people’s ideas and ensure that everybody’s input is included.
Since studying Games Design I have developed my knowledge of gaming software such as Unity and Game Maker. Using Game Maker I have successfully created a 2D game. Using Unity I have created a level for a 3D game. When producing both of these products I have to manage my time effectively and ensure I referred back to the tutorial videos and tutor to see what I was producing was correct.

Last year (2014) I carried out a  three day work placement at Tesco in Salford. Here I worked as part of the Click and Collect Department. Part of this job role meant I had to work as part of a team assisting with deliveries and customer service. I felt confident talking to customers and other employees. I had to ensure I was punctual as the team were relying on my input.

I have put together a portfolio which includes all of the work I have produced for my Games Design course. This shows my self-presentation skills. I am able to explain how I have developed each individual piece of work and elaborate on positive and negative experiences during this.

I possess good ICT skills. I have completed a Level 1 IT course. The class I was with were quite disruptive which could have had a negative impact on my learning. However I didn’t let this affect my progress and ensured that I completed the course to the best standard possible.

I worked as part of a team in my Creative Media Production (Games Design) class. We had to produce a script for a game, produce a PowerPoint and present it to the rest of the class. Working as part of a team at times was challenging but enjoyable at the same time. We had to consider each-others opinions and ideas and work together to make sure we had the best outcome. It involved lots of listening and commitment from both members.

My main interest is Games. I enjoy playing Games on a regular basis. I enjoy playing game which are first person shooters such as Call Of Duty. I find these games challenging and enjoy the gameplay itself. However I like a wide variety of games such as Fifa, Sunset Overdrive and GTA.

I used to be part of a wheelchair football team. This gave me the opportunity to use effective teamwork and show leadership skills when I was chosen as the team’s captain. It involved lots of communication and was an enjoyable sport.

I enjoy listening to music, mostly recent tracks that are in the music chart. I used to play the keyboard at High School.

I enjoy watching films and have a good knowledge of them especially action (superhero) films. I enjoy going to the cinema to watch new releases.

I support Manchester United football club. I sometimes attend their home games and collect the match scarves. If I’m not watching the match at the stadium then I will watch it on the TV at home. I enjoy football as it is a competitive sport and I enjoy a bit of competition.


I have two dogs and have previously had a rabbit because I like animals.