What should I write in my resume in the “About Me” column?
The “about me” column on your resume is complicated: it shows the personality behind the dry listing of skills and courses taken. In this article, you will learn how to fill out this section competently and show that you are the best candidate. Filling out this block is optional and depends on the situation, so the choice is always yours.
Addressing your resume
A lot depends on this emphasis. If you are sending your resume to a serious company where you don’t need details like “I love cats,” then consider whether your resume needs this block.
If your job is about creativity and creativity, try to hook the person who opens your resume in the “about me” box. Don’t use standard, formulaic phrases – recruiters read them 10-20-30 times a day. You won’t be able to stand out because of them.
How would you like to be in people’s eyes?
What kind of person would imagine you to be by your description? Are you sure you would trust such a person to hold office? Do not exaggerate the merits, avoid clerical and irrelevant information. And ask yourself the question, “What does a future manager need to know about me that he would want to talk to me and hire me? That way you’ll know what to write.
What is your resume silent about?
The answer to this question should be contained in “about yourself.” Add information not only about experience and education, but also about your personality. Introduce yourself to the employer, breathe some life into the CV.
If you’ve already listed programs you know or previous jobs, you don’t need to mention them again. Why duplicate information when you can use the free space to your advantage?
What can “sell” you as a professional and a person best?
Think – who are you and how are you useful to the company? Formulate a usefulness and in the description use it as a starting point.
Examples of what might interest an employer for those who don’t know what to write:
- Measurable outcomes – budget money saved, profits from sales or advertising campaigns, increased traffic to the website or social media subscribers, contracts signed, partners brought in, articles published in the media;
- Useful experience – work/practice/internships in large companies or abroad, experience with a certain segment of people (top management, premium segment, etc.) or in a certain area (telecom, IT, banks, etc.)
- Personal achievements – prizes in profile Olympiads, own projects or initiatives, organized events, etc. Employers are always looking for experts in their field, so your personal achievements related to professional activities will be of interest.
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