Your Career Profile

A career profile is a verbal statement that describes what you've done and how you've done it (in terms of success). It should be brief and powerful, highlighting all your employment trump cards.
The profile is similar to the
career statement
on
your resume
with one main difference. Since it's a verbal statement used in an
interviewing
situation 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" or a summary of your unique selling points.
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 track record of freeing up my executive's valuable time through providing 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.
Notice how these examples are worded in a way that highlights the benefits the decision maker might enjoy if she were to hire this applicant. That's powerful stuff.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.
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