Did you know the average recruiter spends just seven seconds reading your CV? An engaging personal profile can encourage them to look a little deeper, so impress straight from the off by following these simple steps:

Include

• Interesting details about you and your background
• Unique and relevant qualities
• Key words from the job description

Forget

• Cliché expressions
• Lengthy or overly complex sentences
• Abilities not related to the role

Without a decent personal profile, your CV is simply a list of skills, jobs and qualifications. No context. No character. Just words on a page that could come from anyone. Don’t be anyone – be you.

For more help like this, check out our previous Quick Tips piece here.