Getting the headlines right can often cause headaches. If you are experiencing difficulty in deciding what to say in your CV profile then read on….
As a starting point, try the following exercise. Set your CV to one side and sit with a friend or family member, someone you feel confident and comfortable with. Set a five minute limit and describe to your companion the key points that encapsulate the value you can add to your target organisation. Talk from the heart about your experience and skills – you may be surprised at what you come up with. Whatever you say can be refined to serve as your CV profile, allowing you to quickly and clearly sum up what you have to offer a target organisation.
A punchy and well-written CV profile at the very start of your document will summarise your value proposition in a nutshell – the kind of job you do, the breadth of your experience, key qualifications that will stand you apart from others, the industries you serve, the key skills you use to perform these roles – these are all things the employer will want to know. They can be wrapped up in five or six sentences at the top to let the recruiter know that you meet their criteria.
Your CV profile should leave your target employer with no doubts about who you are and what value you can add to their organisation.
As an example:
I am a professional CV writer with over 15 years of experience gained delivering interview-winning CVs for individuals at various stages of their careers. Supporting clients from a wide range of roles and industry sectors, I meticulously research career goals, experience, achievements and transferable skills to present a compelling reflection of what each client has to offer. I offer a highly personalised service and work with clients on a one-to-one basis to achieve the best possible results.
There is no set formula for the perfect profile, but originality and sincerity are certainly key ingredients. Make sure your profile reflects you as an individual and that you are comfortable speaking the words, as well as, presenting them in a written format. If you believe in your words then you have a good chance of others believing in you.
Lis McGuire
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