ABOUT ME SECTION

CHECKLIST : 5W1H
Impactful, precise
-Who you are (personality)
E.g: highly creative
-What you’re good at
Where you want to be
E.g: to gain exposure in xxx (be specific)
-When you want to go
-Why you are a good fit for the role (can be implied)
-How you plan to get there

LIST ACHIEVEMENTS, QUANTIFY & LINK

-List your responsibilities & achievements (most recent first, from most to least important points)
-Quantify where possible
-Create links-ensure they work (Portfolio link, Linkedin Link)
OTHER POINTERS
-Leave out “obvious/given” points
-Less is more-push out old irrelevant info (replace with new content)
-Fills your gaps continually (if job requires a certain skill, go learn it now)
- E.g: Case comps, projects, MOOC
-E.g: Intermediate Photoshop skills (self-taught)
-Make your branding consistent
-Show your “human/personal” side
-Tell them something interesting about yourself
-Have a story ready (tell me about yourself)
-E.g: Hobbies, volunteering
-Cover letter & Linkedin
-Don’t list skills that should be given (e.g: MSOffice)