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Writing a Personal Profile that get the attention of the recruiter.

This is what you want your profile to do...

To make sure the recruiter want to know more, so they'll have to continue reading, but if it doesn't do that then your CV may likely be dropped, and you don't want that.

And that doesn't mean you don't qualify for the job, your personal profile didn't just communicate it well enough.

Your Personal Profile is like a Newspaper Headline, if the headline is well crafted it stops passerby and they want to read further by going to the allocated page.


Tips to achieve that:

• Don't write what you hope to achieve in your career, this talks about you, but in the real sense it should be about how you can help the employer achieve his objectives by showing previous accomplishments.

• Write in the third person, it communicate it better

e.g. Write

A Dedicated HR Manager having developed skills

instead of

I am a dedicated HR Manager

the former sounds better in the ears of the person reading.


Now to really craft a good person profile,

1. You need to understand your key abilities that makes you stand out wherever you're.

Start with that :

A Resilient Problem Solving Administrator,

Yours may be :

A Dedicated and Highly Motivation Administrator

it as to begin with the real you.

They are both admin person but they understand their core strength.


2. Check out the responsibilities and name an accomplishments you have achieved in that role

For the Admin :

A dedicated and highly motivated administrator having coordinated the the support of staff to the optimal functioning of the organization, by promptly carrying out administrative task, and maintaining relationship and trust through beneficial initiative that as led to the better performance of the organization in terms of productivity and profitability.



For the HR Personnel :

A resilient and resourceful HR manager having developed skills and expertise that as constantly contributed to the growth of the organization through seasoned approach in recruiting of the right talents and the training of employees to make them efficient and effective in their work engagement. Displays examplary leadership skills and maintains internal and external relationship which as led to the building of cordial relationship between the staff and the management.

Summary:
This aspect of your CV goes a long way in making sure your CV is read, so out in the required amount of time and put down a good profile.

But know that a good profile will only ignite the interest of the reader, the remaining aspect of the CV as to do its job also, if not it will be a waste of time.

I'll be posting on how to make other aspect of the CV sell you well to the recruiter.

Check out my profile for more relevant and future post
(https://nairaland.com/mannietea)

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How to use the Hobbies and Interest Section of your CV to your Advantage as listed lastly above

An Example

Instead of just doing this:

HOBBIES AND INTEREST

• Designing
• Reading
• Traveling

Do this instead :

Hobbies and Interest

Designing, Reading and Travelling:

• Volunteered to design e-flyers for an NGO fundraising event.
• Successfully read 10 books on leadership, Success and Goal Setting last year.
• Travelled around Africa to see first hand the dynamics in cultures, Europe next!

Can you tell me what you've just done there by following this.

You've just made it clear that you are an achiever, you showed your strengths more and your accomplishments and just with that little Hobbies and Interest Section.

Conclusion : Find ways to portray yourself well.

Tips to get the interview invite with your CV

Before we dive in, make sure you can carry out the responsibilities the position requires and that you communicate that well in your CV.

Let's Dive Right in:

• Use keywords from the responsibilities of the vacancy in your CV - this is to pass the scanning system filter, it's called an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), if it's doesn't find the required number of keywords, your CV won't be shortlisted for even going through. it helps the employer scale through applicant that send generic CVs their way.

• Always tailor your CV to fit the role you're currently applying for, you need to have editable version of your CV always, so you can easily edit it to fit the role, this also help you win the ATS fight.

• Fill your CV with the right ingredients and information.

• Always use clear and legible font type and size (Arial or Times New Roman, Size 10 - 12).

• Stay clear of online generated CV, use it only if you know it will give you the result you require.

• Take care of your CV composition and structure - it make it easier to consume the content.

• Make sure your personal profile gives a good first impression - it will determine if the employer will continue reading or not.

• Don't ever lie or hype anything, come clean and be professional.

• Sell yourself well on that document.

• Don't ever rush to apply for a vacancy, be sure you've given it your best shot then go ahead.

• Don't send your attached CV with an empty email body.

• Don't copy and paste your cover letter as your email body, draft something real.

• Say No to overnight CV creation process.

• Make sure you use a professional email address (firstname.surname@youremailprovider.com). I'll recommend Gmail because of it numerous benefits.

• Sell yourself better in every section of your CV, use the Hobbies and Interest section to your advantage.

Take action and get that interview invite you deserve!

if you fall victim of any of the list above, take corrections.

See you in my next post on how to write your Personal Profile that sends the right impression of you.


You can also check out my profile (www.nairaland.com/mannietea) for more future post on how to get your dream job and others.

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