{"id":796,"date":"2022-02-28T13:43:01","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T13:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thejobstudio.co.uk\/?p=796"},"modified":"2022-03-27T09:50:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-27T08:50:54","slug":"how-to-write-a-personal-profile-on-a-cv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thejobstudio.co.uk\/cv-advice\/how-to-write-a-personal-profile-on-a-cv\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a personal profile on a CV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to job applications there\u2019s one thing a lot of people seem to struggle with - how to write a personal profile on a CV. In this post I\u2019ll show you how to write one that gets you noticed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a personal profile on a CV?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A personal profile is a brief overview of who you are and what skills, experience and abilities you\u2019ve got to offer.  It usually takes the form of a 3 to 4-line paragraph and sits under your name and contact details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you need one?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Personal profiles are entirely optional; some employers like them, others don\u2019t. If you're confident you have what an employer is looking for summarising this in a personal profile can be a great way to get your CV noticed, but it\u2019s not compulsory. Not everyone will have enough experience to make a profile worthwhile, so think carefully before deciding on whether to include one on your CV. If you're confident you have skills or experience worth showcasing then let's move on to how to write a personal profile for a CV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How\nto write a personal profile on a CV<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Identify what the employer wants<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before writing a personal profile it\u2019s essential you know what the employer is looking for. This can usually be found in the job advert, or person specification of the job description. If you\u2019re applying speculatively you will have to use your judgment to decide what the company will want to see on your CV. Job profiles<\/a> can help you to identify the right skills to highlight if you're unsure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Make connections between the employer\u2019s wants and\nwhat you have to offer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before you start writing any application, you have to be clear on how you match what the employer is looking for. It\u2019s not enough to say \u2018I have great communication and organisation skills\u2019 <\/em> \u2013 you need to provide evidence<\/em> of desired competencies in your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same goes for when you write a personal profile on a CV. It needs to be concise, so pick a small number of what you consider to be the most important competencies for the role. Three is a good number \u2013 it\u2019s both persuasive and a manageable number of points to summarise in 3-4 lines. If the employer has divided what they\u2019re looking for into \u2018essential\u2019 and \u2018desirable\u2019 in the job advert\/description this can help steer you on what skills and competencies to showcase. These may include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n