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<blockquote data-quote="TCLA Community Assistant" data-source="post: 32066" data-attributes="member: 2672"><p>depends what you are applying with. If you are applying with a cover letter or have to submit a short introduction that covers your interest in the role, then absolutely not.</p><p></p><p>If you are just applying with a CV, then a personal profile can be suitable but it should focus on what you are looking for, rather than just repeating lots of detail in your CV.</p><p></p><p>For instance (this isn’t a great example, but to give you the gist)....</p><p></p><p>“LPC graduate currently seeking a permanent paralegal role in London or the South East. Looking to develop further experience in Litigation, in a role that will provide good exposure to international clients and a range of sectors”</p><p></p><p>This is why you will need two versions of your CV - one with a profile, one without.</p><p></p><p>For every role you apply to that has a personal profile, the wording will have to be tailored to that opportunity with that firm.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TCLA Community Assistant, post: 32066, member: 2672"] depends what you are applying with. If you are applying with a cover letter or have to submit a short introduction that covers your interest in the role, then absolutely not. If you are just applying with a CV, then a personal profile can be suitable but it should focus on what you are looking for, rather than just repeating lots of detail in your CV. For instance (this isn’t a great example, but to give you the gist).... “LPC graduate currently seeking a permanent paralegal role in London or the South East. Looking to develop further experience in Litigation, in a role that will provide good exposure to international clients and a range of sectors” This is why you will need two versions of your CV - one with a profile, one without. For every role you apply to that has a personal profile, the wording will have to be tailored to that opportunity with that firm. [/QUOTE]
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