Careers Scotland
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Personal Profile Examples

1. For those with little or no work experience:

A hardworking person who is keen and conscientious with an excellent attendance record at school. I am interested in an office based career where I can use the qualifications I gained at school.

I am keen to follow a career in Tourism or Hotel Management. I am well-organised, highly motivated and have excellent communication skills. In addition I am reliable, flexible, and quick to learn.

A well qualified school leaver with substantial part-time work experience, I am keen to gain a Modern Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Repair with a highly regarded company.

A reliable and conscientious employee with good customer service skills and a proven record of achieving targets and goals, looking to train towards recognised qualifications in the work place.

2. For Undergraduates/Graduates:

Adaptable and ambitious business studies undergraduate with proven customer service skills and an excellent understanding of business finance, keen to take on the daily challenges and rewards of working.

A Computer Science graduate with a keen interest in practical applications and information systems, seeking a career where a background in problem-solving would be an advantage.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to relate to a wide range of people. Particularly interested in economic processes, financial systems and globalisation and am keen to develop a career in this field with a blue chip organisation that will provide me with early responsibility.

Science graduate with experience in health service management studying management information systems, seeking to combine work and academic experience in management consultancy in the health care industry.

3. For those with Experience:

A highly experienced production operator who has an excellent timekeeping and attendance record. In addition, I have first rate soldering and technical skills and can work with a high degree of accuracy.

A highly experienced Site Foreman who has a wide range of experience in all aspects of the construction industry. I have proven supervisory skills, can work as part of a team or using my own initiative and have an excellent time keeping and attendance record.

Versatile and very successful Project Manager with a wealth of technical and commercial skills acquired across a wide range of demanding roles. Over 10 years experience within the insurance and commodities sector and now seeking next challenging opportunity to demonstrate substantial abilities and make an effective contribution in a successful, end user focused team.

High calibre Business Analyst with 7 years experience in business and systems analysis. Heavy emphasis on business process modelling using OO techniques, UML, and case tools. Full life cycle experience. Now seeking next rewarding and challenging opportunity in a successful customer focused team.

An enthusiastic and professional Web Designer, who enjoys being part of, as well as leading, a successful and productive team. Quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. Able to work well on own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Even under significant pressure, possesses a strong ability to perform effectively.