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Writing a profile

It is a good idea to write a brief profile of yourself at the
beginning. It introduces you and you should mention any
relevant skill, achievements and experience. It also serves to
illustrate your personal attributes. This would be similar
to the personal statement used when applying to university.
It would be useful to have two profiles – one for a specific
job and one which is more general. Look at the following
two examples:

Specific profile – application for a position as an assistant in
a Senior Citizens’ Day Centre

A caring, adaptable individual who has worked with

elderly people for several years. Has great patience and

is willing to turn her hand to anything within reason.

This is relevant to the position that is being sought. The
words ‘caring’, ‘adaptable’ and ‘patience’ are particularly
appropriate.

(Miss) Jane Pauline Strong

16 Ashcroft Lane

Barking

Essex

RM23 8EA.

Telephone number: (020) 8547 8192

Date of birth: 24 January 1981

Marital status: Single

Nationality: British

Fig. 22. CV: personal details.

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