Writing

1. A personal profile.
A personal profile or a CV summary is the opening of your CV. It is a short
introduction that focus on your personal characteristics. It tells the employer what
sort of person you are, your attributes and qualities you have and your work
experience.

Information on a personal profile.

The aim of a personal profile is to show all your good points. But don´t be excessive
and give the impression you are arrogant or too good. So, use this list to build your
personal profile.
• Personal qualities.
• Skills.
• Experience.

How long should it be?

There are no fixed rules about the length. However, it is highly recommended to
write around four and no more than six sentences. This is because employers tend
to scan CVs rather than read them. Keeping short your personal profile raises your
chances.

Now pay attention to these examples:

Business management CV profile.

I am a person with a clear and logical mind with a practical vision to solve problems
and excellent communication skills which allow me to communicate with a wide
range of people. I have more than four years of experience in managing and
leading teams among different sectors. I love overcoming new challenges and
making organisation successful.

HR CV profile.
I am an organised and dedicated Human Resources Officer who has developed a
mature and responsible approach to any task or situation. With a proven ability to
get better working environments and a high commitment to employee welfare.
Sensitive to employee concerns showing discretion when dealing with confidential
information. Extensive background in payslip systems and employment law.
Tips
• Write about your good points, not your bad points.
• Choose a few points and focus on them.
• Don’t add your contact details. You could get undesired messages.
• Check your spelling and punctuation.

1.1. Useful vocabulary. Translate into your language in case you have any
doubt.

• Positive vocabulary to write about yourself: creative, dependable,

hardworking, flexible, imaginative, honest, energetic, experience, motivated,
organised, reliable, innovate, ambitious, mature, practical, competent,
dedicated, responsible, positive, confident, resourceful, loyal.
• Positive vocabulary to write about your skills: accurate, communicative,
persuasive, supportive, co-operative, assertive, multitasking, well-organised,
dynamic, quick learner, adaptable, flexible, open-minded.
• Positive vocabulary to write about your experience: 2 years’ experience
in…, excellent track record of…, previous work experience in…, extensive
background in….

Shall we practise?
1. Write a personal profile. Write between 50-100 words.