Job Search Questions & Answers from the Experts at CV Genius

What do you put in the personal profile of a CV?

Here’s what you put in the personal profile of a CV:

A descriptive adjective and your job title (e.g., ‘Talented digital marketer’ or ‘Dedicated university student’)
Your years of experience (if you don’t have any yet, emphasise your education or training instead)
Job-relevant skills and achievements
Your target company’s name and the role you’re applying for
Other keywords from the job advert

Including the above information in the personal profile of a CV (also known as a personal statement or CV summary) is important because doing so:

tells the recruiter why they should hire you
customises your CV to your target role (which shows the employer you really want their job)
convinces the employer to read the rest of your CV

Here’s a good example of a personal profile of a CV fitted into 3–5 sentences (the standard length for this section):

Keep your CV’s personal profile short to save space for the rest of your information.

Ensure the personal profile of your CV is well-written and error-free by using a CV builder.

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