Week 1

Task 3- Main skill: Work skills.Writing a professional profile.

Here are some tips about writing a professional profile.

a Keep the 'headline' (name and job description) short, so visitors know who you are and what you
do.
b Decide whether you're going to write in the 1st person ('I ... ') or the 3rd person ('He / She ... ').
c Summarize your experience and qualifications as quickly as possible, one sentence only. This is not
your CV!
d Talk about your practical skills and abilities.
e Describe what you're doing at the moment.
f Remember to update your profile regularly.

Read some examples of professional profiles.

Chris Goddard' Freelance coach and consultant specializing in cross-cultural relations between China
and Europe Now based in London, Chris has worked in the Greater China region for more than nine
years. He used this experience to found 'Uncrossed W ires ' in 2005. He believes in the importance of
understanding cu ltural differences and ru ns a number of training courses for companies and
organizations in Europe and in China. He also offers consultancy services in Human Resources. In
his free time, he likes to travel and play squash.

Silvia Barrotti - Freelance Careers Advisor and founder of Sky High Silvia started Sky High in 2008
after a career as a recruitment executive in the banking industry. Sky High gives people careers
advice and training in how to write successful CVs, create online profiles, and how to perform well in
job interviews. Silvia has written a book on how to build a successful career using social media, and
has also featured in High Flyer magazine as 'Business person of the year'.

Adam Florek - Senior Consultant Get Wired and expert in social media I head up a team of 40
consultants at Get Wired. Our company shows businesses how they can use social media
technologies to help them expand and work more efficiently. I have more than ten years' experience
with social media. I'm a 'people person' at heart and I try to help people understand the human side to
IT I'm particularly interested in cultural issues. At the moment, I'm working on a project for a
multinational company to improve cross-cultural understanding in the workplace.

Now, write your future professional profile.

1 Make notes on what you think your job and life will be like in ten years' time. What position will
you have? What skills? What interests?

2 Use the notes to write a professional profile for the year 'now plus ten: 2031!