HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL SUMMARY
One of the most common parts left out of a C.V. is a personal summary at the start of your document. Below is an overview of how to write a simple, basic summary.
Your personal summary is a brief overview that will give your employer a glimpse into who you are, your skills and your career goals.
1. Keep it brief
Employers receive hundreds of C.V’s and if you have a long introduction they will skip it, keep your introduction to one or two short paragraphs.
2. Keep to the point
Your C.V is a professional document about your career, even though you would like to tell them how much you really love cats, if it is not relevant to the job don’t put it in.
3. Back up your statements
When including statements about your skills ensure that your C.V reflects them. Having a statement about your excellent client relationship skills but your responsibilities do not show that you have had to work directly with clients, would give your potential employer the impression that you are selling skills you do not have.
4. Where are you heading
Having a goal of being a CFO is great but adding that to yourC.V. when you don’t have the necessary experience or education will give the wrong impression. Your next career goal must be realistic, look at what the next step up is and aim for that.
Example
I am currently working for a construction company as a Receptionist and have over 5 years experience in a front line position. This role has provided me with the opportunity to grow my financial skills as I am responsible for the invoicing, statements and client communication regarding unpaid accounts. I would like to secure a permanent position as a Junior Accounts Administrator and continue to grow my career in the Finance field.
