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Motivational Statement General Guide

You have made the decision to apply to become a Naval Officer. You’ve met with your recruiter & you know what program you are interested in, you’ve turned in lots of paperwork & filled out lots of information, but this motivational statement on your application has got you stumped – you have no idea what you want to say or what they WANT you to say. Here is some advice.

This motivational statement is the place where you get to tell the board about yourself. It’s your first impression. For many of you – this is the only time that you will get to address the board. Tell them who you ARE.

Who – tell them who you are, tell them about yourself, briefly.

Why – tell them Why you want to be a Navy Officer, tell them why you want to pursue a career in this field.

What – Tell them What you bring to the table. What makes you an outstanding candidate? What experiences do you bring to the Navy? What experiences/credentials do you possess that will make you an outstanding Navy Officer?

This is your chance to sell yourself. Tell the Board why they should select YOU above all of the hundreds of other applicants that also applied. This isn’t your resume – a list of all of your jobs will not suffice. Name dropping doesn’t work – it doesn’t matter who you know. It’s about what you can DO & what qualities you possess that will make you an asset to our team.

What NOT to say – don’t talk about how you wanted to join another branch, but their program was closed. Navy Officer Programs are competitive & we don’t want someone who would rather be somewhere else.

Keep it pertinent – if you are applying for an INTEL position, talk about your experiences that pertain to THAT field.

*************************************************************************************As regards to keeping it pertinent, THE SPECIFIC COMMUNITY (CAREER) I am preparing this motivation statement for is the Information Professional Officers and below are the details of that community

Information Professional Officers are the Navy’s Cyberspace Defensive Operations and Communications Officers with subject matter expertise in networks, computer systems, satellite communications, cyber defense, information & knowledge management, and Command and Control. This community is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and development of cutting-edge cyberspace systems, as web as global telecommunications and space systems that have been designed to operate under the most adverse conditions – from the deep ocean environment to outer space. 

Degrees directly related to information systems, cybersecurity, electrical, computed or systems engineering, or other STEM/technical fields, are strongly preferred, but not required. Candidates may be expected to hold some IP certifications, including but not limited to CISSR Networks, Security+, and CCNA

I believe the motivational statement is not so much “about me” but here’s are some highlights that might be both useful and helpful.

I am currently serving as enlisted personnel for soon to be 9yrs.

I recently (April 2020) Completed my master’s degree program in Information Systems. CGPA 3.917

Currently working as a Network Engineer with a govt establishment

Possess proven leadership skills and qualities