Statement in Support of Application: how long?

[JumboBeef]

I'm submitting an (internal) application at work, and I am happy with my Statement in Support of Application.

But: it is 879 words long (about 1.3 sides of A4).

Do you think this is too long.....?

Thanks.

[rog007]

Some would say yes, but as you're in the organisation already and know its procedures and culture, what do you think? In the absence of any other information, I always like to receive, and thus advise, 1 side containing 3 short paragraphs. Good luck!

[JumboBeef]

Thanks.

Managed to reduce it to 876....

Struggling to see what I could drop, it all seems important!

[spikeyhead]

If being able to write in a long winded fashion is a requirement for the position, you stand an excellent chance. Otherwise, I suspect you'll find that the decision maker doesn't get past the first ...

[JumboBeef]

spikeyhead said:

If being able to write in a long winded fashion is a requirement for the position, you stand an excellent chance. Otherwise, I suspect you'll find that the decision maker doesn't get past the first ...

Thanks for the replies.

It is for a management position. As the job description is 15 pages long, I felt less than 2 pages for a reply wasn't excessive. Anyhoo, submitted now......