Reframing information positively

Negative statement: I am not working at the moment.
Positive statement: I am actively looking for work and have been accessing workshops and job search support to help me return to work.

 

Negative statement: I am not confident.
Positive statement: I am gaining in confidence and believe that working would help me to build this further.

 

Negative statement: I am not working because of health problems.
Positive statement: My health is improving and I have changed my job goals to meet with my health requirements. I am now fit and able to return to work.

 

Negative statement: I had surgery last year.
Positive statement: I have sought medical help and had the correct treatment, I am now confident in my ability to return to work and have also been involved with further training and voluntary work and coped well with this.

 

Negative statement: I may not have relevant experience.
Positive statement: I have 6 years experience in hospitality and have completed a HND in Business Management. 

 

Negative statement: I don't know much about this job.
Positive statement: I have a great understanding of the roles that exist within hospitality and am keen to learn more about this specific job and your company's expectations.

 

Negative statement: My last job was very pressurising.
Positive statement: I have experience of working well under pressure from my previous role.