Professional profile

A professional profile

by Roberto Fernando Lozada

• Learn more about your professional profile picture.

• Structure of a good professional profile.

• Get ready to do the second draft of your writing assignment.

​Objectives

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Since the average recruiter will only spend about 7 seconds scanning your resume, you must be very selective about the things you want to highlight. And you'd better put your best foot forward.

​Why It Matters

Years of experience or education

Your first sentence should introduce who you are, your current job title, and how many years of experience you have in your field. Leading with your experience helps grab the reader’s attention by immediately proving you meet the basic requirements for the position.

If you’re a student or recent graduate writing a resume with no experience, don’t worry. Simply mention what you’re studying and any extracurricular activities, relevant coursework, or volunteer experience you have instead of focusing on your work experience, and you’ll still come off as a capable candidate.

Major accomplishments

The next couple sentences in your resume profile should highlight some of your most impressive professional accomplishments and skills. This is the most important part of your profile section, because it provides a convincing reason for why you’re suited for the position and why employers should want to hire you.

When describing accomplishments in your resume profile, be sure to include hard numbers (such as dollar amounts or percentages) to illustrate the significance of those accomplishments.

Industry-relevant skills

If you’re unsure what the best skills for your resume are, start by doing some research and finding out what the most valuable or in-demand job skills are for your industry.

If you’re changing careers and don’t have any relevant skills yet, consider transferable skills that might help you immediately contribute in a new position. Additionally, if you have any relevant certifications or licenses, mention them in this part of your profile.

Career goals

Your final point should state your current career goal or what kind of position you’re looking for.

This part is especially important when posting your resume online or on LinkedIn, as it helps recruiters see what type of work aligns with your background and interests.

When writing this last sentence, make sure you specify whether you’re looking for an entry-level, mid-level, or managerial opportunity.

Structure

[strong character trait] + [job title] + [experience] + Eager to…/Seeking to…/etc. + [action verb + company name + value proposition] + [how you can help/what skills you have] + [your key achievement(s)]

Structure

Enthusiastic [character trait] IT Specialist [job title] with 6+ years experience. Skilled in security and HIPAA. [experience + skills] Seeking to boost Maheu Medical's ROI [action verb + company name + value proposition] with proven Network Admin skills. [how] At KVI National, led smooth transition of 200+ employees to Windows 10. Slashed security risk 57% and raised customer satisfaction 48%. [key achievements]

Entry-Level Resume Profile Example for Students

Hard-working entry-level software engineer. Completed 8 freelance projects, including a working e-commerce site that sells fashion accessories. One of my CAD applications received a favorable review in the OnShape blog. Active member of the Association for Computing Machinery. 3rd place, SpOJ CodeWar. Seeking to deliver software engineering excellence for XYZ Corp.

Marketing Profile for a Resume

Adaptable marketing specialist with 5+ years of experience in managing all aspects of organic SEO and PPC campaigns with annual budgets over $200,000. Eager to increase XYZ’s online presence and website traffic building campaigns. In previous roles boosted the number of monthly unique visitors by 500% YOY and increased CTR by 20% in marketing emails.

Project Manager Resume Profile

Passionate healthcare Project Manager and PMP with 9+ years of experience leading projects in a competitive hospital. Seeking to use solid organizational skills to raise profitability for A.D. Lewis Hospital. At Johnson Mott, trained 125 employees in lean principles. Cut stockroom waste by 52%. Saved $32,000 annually through better use of tax deductions.

Customer Service Resume Profile

Open-minded and compassionate English student at UC Berkeley (GPA 3.9). Skilled in oral and written communication as well as negotiation techniques. Seeks to join ABC Inc. to provide a memorable experience for customers over the phone, as well as to build customer loyalty by leveraging interpersonal skills and offering top customer service. Previous three-month summer internship as a customer support representative at an FMCG company.

Administrative Assistant Resume Profile

Meticulous, and exceptionally organized graduate from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in English. Skilled in calendar and travel planning, email management, as well as oral and written communication. Eager to join XYZ Inc. as an administrative assistant. Previous experience includes a summer internship in an administrative role at a boutique PR firm.

Graphic Designer Resume Profile

Enthusiastic graduate from CUNY with a major in graphic design. Skilled in Adobe CC, animation, typography, and layout techniques. Eager to join ABC Inc. to help generate forward-thinking creative solutions for print and digital media. Previous 3-month internship at Havas Creative.

Computer Science Profile on a Resume

Forward-thinking graduate from Columbia University with a BS in Computer Science. Eager to join ABC Inc. to develop information systems by designing and implementing streamlined procedures to improve performance. Skilled in C++ analysis and programming as well as creating and updating design documents. 3-month internship at Google. 

Financial Analyst Resume Profile

Motivated and detail-oriented graduate from CUNY with a BS in Accounting. Skilled in compiling and organizing data for invoicing, as well as collecting and managing campaign data reporting. Seeks to join GHI Inc. to help monitor, maintain, and complete client billing and reconciliations. Previous experience includes a 3-month summer internship with JP Morgan Chase.

Teacher Resume Profile

Licensed substitute teacher, adept in special education and K-12. Seeking position with Middlebury High School. At Stebbins High, commended 4 times by principal for classroom management skills. Most-hired substitute at Mitchell Middle School in Center Falls.

Multiple Choice

What is a PROFILE?

• Your description on Facebook

• A short written description of a person

• Your description on Instagram

• An introduction online to a YouTube video

Multiple Choice

What is a professional profile?

• A professional profile is a body of resume that presenting the quality of your skills

• A professional profile is a reference in a resume

• A professional profile is an introductory section on your resume that highlights your relevant qualifications and skills

• A professional profile is a job description in the resume

Multiple Choice

What is the importance of writing a professional profile?

• You can inform the employer about your reference

• To highlight specific skills and expertise that employers require for a certain position

• To get better salary

• To make the resume looks modern

Multiple Choice

Quantifiable achievement shows employers how you can contribute to the development of their company if they hire you?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Hiring Managers and recruiters typically scan the bottom parts of resumes first

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A profile must be short and concise including your job title and years of working or training experience?

• True

• False

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Profiles can contain facts and personal opinions about the person?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Profiles are long, detailed and contain many, many facts?

• True

• False