I recently saw a Twitter post from SnowyK asking how to include writing into a resume. This was one of the essays I wrote when applying for Uni, so it's not exactly the same thing, but maybe it will provide some inspiration lol (It is slightly edited for privacy reasons).

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Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.  

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It is not always fun or interesting to be practical; a dash of ridiculousness can be both refreshing and liberating under the right circumstances.  I express myself creatively by conjuring up the most absurd plots, characters, or themes, and then transforming them into completely believable stories.  Coming up with absurd ideas is fun and allows me the freedom to express myself beyond the realm of reality.  The problem-solving aspect of turning a ridiculous idea into something readers can relate to is challenging and also fun because it allows me to experiment with creative solutions.  

My stories tend to focus on the characters, because I find characters to be more meaningful than plot; as long as the characters are sincere and experience growth, conflicts and resolutions naturally fall into place.  Because I am too tenderhearted to write evil characters and too realistic to write perfect characters, my characters are usually deeply flawed individuals trying to get by with what they have.  Whether the character is an international jewel thief, a child sorcerer, or a nerdy botanist that was recently dumped by his boyfriend, the characters are fundamentally people with strengths and weaknesses that readers can relate to.  Writing in this way also allows me to see the world from the perspective of other people, to understand their unique beauty, and to make better judgements.

Another aspect of writing that I like is interacting with the writing community.  Brainstorming with the community and having the power to influence readers in one way or another brings the story to life.  Readers are quick to point out inconsistencies and blind spots in a story.  They also ask questions and share ideas from their point of view that can help develop a story.  Even more meaningful, in my opinion, are the discussions and collaborations with other authors.  Working with a peer adds an additional level of enjoyment and enrichment to writing.