TIPS FOR WRITING A CV PERSONAL PROFILE

1.TAILOR IT TO THE SPECIFIC ROLE

It’s unlikely that every role you apply for will be looking to hire a professional with the same skills and experience, so it’s important that your CV is tailored and relevant to the specific role you are applying to. Read the job descriptions in detail such that your CV and personal summary align and match that of the job.

2. KEEP IT BRIEF

There is no hard rule on how long your CV should be, but usually two pages should be the maximum, which means just a few sentences or a short paragraph to introduce yourself is plenty. Be straight to the point, referring to your academic achievements and the industries you have worked within.

3. FOCUS ON PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Highlight your professional achievements and goals, and unless absolutely necessary avoid, describing yourself as a person or what your long-term career aspirations are. Don’t use vocabulary that distracts the readers from the core capabilities you’re aiming to showcase.

Try to address these five key points in your personal statement: your academic profile and qualifications, the relevant industries you’ve worked in, the products and processes you’ve worked with, and the key job titles you have held.

4. USE FACTS AND FIGURES

Be sure to back up your statement with facts and figures. Include your university grades, the amount of years’ experience within your area of expertise and any impressive results related to past projects. 

5. PROOFREAD

Ensure your CV and cover letter are error-free, properly edited and have no spelling or grammar mistakes.

Overall your personal statement should be a unique reflection of your career to date. Depending on the stage you’re at within your career, the objective of your statement may differ.