I've never applied for a job that needs a personal statement
Only did one for my UCAS application.

Do you need a CV as well then? But yeah, I'd say you're on the right track, try and demonstrate relevant traits that fit the job description, although don't do it too slavishly and obviously, they'll probably get plenty of people do that!

And list out of work activities for evidence of a rounded personality ('spending all my time on b3ta' should probably be left off)
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Thu 23 Oct 2008, 11:48, Reply)