Your Career Profile

The profile is similar to the career statement on your resume with one main difference. Since it's a verbal statement used in interviewing and face-to-face situations you can and should use personal pronouns (E.g. I or my).

In sales terminology you can think of this profile as your personal "commercial", a summary of your unique selling points or your elevator speech.

Career Profile Examples

• Data Entry Pro

  I'm a dependable hard working data entry pro capable of speeds exceeding 12,000 key strokes per hour with a 98% accuracy rate. At my last position I was instrumental in eliminating a six month data backlog.

• Executive Administrative Assistant

  I have a proven ability to free up valuable time for the people I support through efficient report and information management as well as effective calendar management. I have a heightened sense of organizational awareness and am able to interact appropriately with individuals at all levels.

• Branch Manager

  I'm an experienced selling branch manager with a history of success increasing profits by increasing revenue while controlling expenses. In my current position my team has broken branch revenue and profit records 6 out of the last 7 months.

Once you've constructed your profile statement memorize it. You don't need to memorize answers to any other interview questions but you must memorize your profile statement. Then practice delivering it until it flows naturally.

Now that you've crafted a strong one gain an employment edge by understanding how to use your career profile statement.