This 300-700 word section (approx. 3 paragraphs) will identify your career goals and the career skills you are highlighting in this portfolio.
In this section, you should also highlight how one or more of your portfolio pieces reflect at least one of TRU’s institutional learning outcomes of Connection, Engagement, Exploration, and Local-to-Global.
You can find more information on the institutional learning outcomes at TRU here.
This kind of writing is often called a personal statement, a statement of intent, or a statement of interest when applying to a job or graduate school. It answers the questions, “what kind of career do you want and why?” and “why are your skills relevant to help you achieve success in this field?” You should use this statement to provide context and evidence for your skills and successes, and reflect on the development of these skills.
To ensure you connect your skills to at least one of TRU’s learning outcomes, ask yourself, “What is one of the skills developed by your experiences of Connection, Engagement, Exploration, and Local-to-Global at TRU? How have you used this skill during your time at TRU?”
Relevant resources:
- Here is a primer on writing a statement of teaching philosophy from University of Toronto.
- Admission requirements for Carleton University’s MJ program include a statement of intent.
- Scroll down on this page for a description of the personal statement required for admission to the UBC Peter Allard School of Law.