A copy of what you have posted on a professional site as well as how this course will aid in your professional development will do. In the US, a curriculum vitae is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants. that is why I did not ask for either a CV or resume. As we are in the 21st century, businesses and governments and non-for-profits expect a Professional Profile to be:
1. ONE PAGE WONDER. Your professional overview should be a few paragraphs and kept to one page or less. One page is perfect for copying on the reverse side of a handout or flyer or a PowerPoint slide {note it is not plural}. Several paragraphs, left justified make it easier to read and skim. A picture is optional but is expected on the net.
2. FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD PERSON? Always write your overview in the third person. That is, refer to yourself by your name or she/he as appropriate. It sounds more professional as it appears that a third party wrote the text. For example, “Alexandra has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Newsweek, and Time magazines.”
3. BUSINESS IN BRIEF. Not only do readers want to know what you do, but also they want to know who you work with – because they might want to work with you! A professional overview should include a sentence or two about your business niche (or niches) as well as the types of clients you serve. A modified version of your 30-second elevator pitch might be perfect.
4. AND THE WINNER IS…. Make sure that you include a list of awards that you have received. Readers are interested in knowing about your talents and the organizations that recognize you for them.
5. ORGANIZATIONS. Include names of the organizations, clubs, or associations to which you belong. A reader’s interest might be highlighted at seeing that you belong to the same alumni association or professional business group. Again, these connections might possibly lead to some interesting and exciting business opportunities.
6. CERTIFICATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS. Include any professional certifications or designations you hold. Make sure you write out their names in full, rather than use abbreviations. Not everyone might know that CMA stands for Certified Management Accountant. Don’t include abbreviations of college degrees, like MBAs as it looks unprofessional. The only exception to this would be for a Ph.D. designation.
7. PUBLISHED? Have you written any articles, books, e-courses or e-books? Self-published or not, your works add to your level of professionalism and credibility. Showcase them in your biography and you might earn additional royalties in terms of new clients or other opportunities.
8. CALL ME ANY TIME. People who want to know about you will read your professional overview for just that reason. And, if its compelling, rich, and includes the information they’re interested, in, they’ll want to contact you. Include complete contact information like your title (if any), name, address, telephone, fax, email, and website address. Make it easy to find this information by including it in the last paragraph of your professional overview.
9. WRITE, REWRITE, AND DO IT AGAIN. After you have written your biography, edit, edit, and edit again. You may need to do a dozen or so revisions before you get it just right. Eliminate extra words, use descriptive words, keep the sentences short but varied in length, and write in the third person. Ask some friends to provide input as well. Make sure to revise your biography regularly to keep it up-to-date and refreshed.
10. MY OBJECTIVE FOR TAKING THIS COURSE IS ...Very briefly, why are you taking your busy time to take a course such as this as it relates to your work objectives.
A copy of what you have posted on a professional site as well as how this course will aid in your professional development will do. In the US, a curriculum vitae is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants. that is why I did not ask for either a CV or resume. As we are in the 21st century, businesses and governments and non-for-profits expect a Professional Profile to be:
ReplyDelete1. ONE PAGE WONDER. Your professional overview should be a few paragraphs and kept to one page or less. One page is perfect for copying on the reverse side of a handout or flyer or a PowerPoint slide {note it is not plural}. Several paragraphs, left justified make it easier to read and skim. A picture is optional but is expected on the net.
2. FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD PERSON? Always write your overview in the third person. That is, refer to yourself by your name or she/he as appropriate. It sounds more professional as it appears that a third party wrote the text. For example, “Alexandra has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Newsweek, and Time magazines.”
3. BUSINESS IN BRIEF. Not only do readers want to know what you do, but also they want to know who you work with – because they might want to work with you! A professional overview should include a sentence or two about your business niche (or niches) as well as the types of clients you serve. A modified version of your 30-second elevator pitch might be perfect.
4. AND THE WINNER IS…. Make sure that you include a list of awards that you have received. Readers are interested in knowing about your talents and the organizations that recognize you for them.
5. ORGANIZATIONS. Include names of the organizations, clubs, or associations to which you belong. A reader’s interest might be highlighted at seeing that you belong to the same alumni association or professional business group. Again, these connections might possibly lead to some interesting and exciting business opportunities.
6. CERTIFICATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS. Include any professional certifications or designations you hold. Make sure you write out their names in full, rather than use abbreviations. Not everyone might know that CMA stands for Certified Management Accountant. Don’t include abbreviations of college degrees, like MBAs as it looks unprofessional. The only exception to this would be for a Ph.D. designation.
7. PUBLISHED? Have you written any articles, books, e-courses or e-books? Self-published or not, your works add to your level of professionalism and credibility. Showcase them in your biography and you might earn additional royalties in terms of new clients or other opportunities.
8. CALL ME ANY TIME. People who want to know about you will read your professional overview for just that reason. And, if its compelling, rich, and includes the information they’re interested, in, they’ll want to contact you. Include complete contact information like your title (if any), name, address, telephone, fax, email, and website address. Make it easy to find this information by including it in the last paragraph of your professional overview.
9. WRITE, REWRITE, AND DO IT AGAIN. After you have written your biography, edit, edit, and edit again. You may need to do a dozen or so revisions before you get it just right. Eliminate extra words, use descriptive words, keep the sentences short but varied in length, and write in the third person. Ask some friends to provide input as well. Make sure to revise your biography regularly to keep it up-to-date and refreshed.
10. MY OBJECTIVE FOR TAKING THIS COURSE IS ...Very briefly, why are you taking your busy time to take a course such as this as it relates to your work objectives.