CV profile summary examples
Updated 2 November 2026
The profile, or summary, is the first thing a recruiter reads. In three or four lines it should say who you are, what you do and what you offer. These examples show the shape. They are made-up people, so replace the details with your own true ones.
Four examples
Accounts assistant with three years of experience in payables, reconciliations and month-end reporting. Careful with detail and comfortable with Excel. Looking for an accounts role where accuracy and reliability matter.
Registered General Nurse with five years of experience on a medical ward, giving medication, monitoring patients and working closely with doctors. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.
Trained teacher with four years of experience teaching Integrated Science at junior high level. Plans lessons clearly, keeps accurate records and supports pupils who need extra help.
Recent BSc Marketing graduate who has completed national service in a customer-facing role. Strong written communication and social media skills, and keen to start a career in marketing.
A simple method
- Start with who you are: your job title or your qualification.
- Add your experience: how long, and in what area.
- Add two things you do well that the job needs.
- End with what you are looking for, in one short phrase.
What to avoid
- Empty words such as “hardworking team player” with nothing to back them.
- Anything you cannot explain in an interview.
- More than four or five lines.
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Build my CVCommon questions
Should I write the profile in the first person?
Most CVs leave out “I”. Write short phrases such as “Accounts assistant with three years of experience”.
Do I need a different profile for each job?
Yes, adjust it. Change the job title and the two skills you highlight to match each advert.
What if I have little experience?
Lead with your qualification, your national service or internship, and the skills you built there.