Personal Profiles

Research into 2-3 examples of personal profiles online. Identify SWAIN in each of these.  

Example 1 : 

I’m a nice fun and friendly person, I’m honest and punctual, I work well in a team but also on my own as I like to set myself goals which I will achieve, I have good listening and communication skills. I have a creative mind and am always up for new challenges. I am well organized and always plan ahead to make sure I manage my time well. ( http://www.lighthouseproject.org.uk/activities/employment/cv-tips-and-templates/cv-personal-profile-examples/)

Strengths :   Friendly, honest, punctual, team worker, independant, good communications, creative, organized. 

Weaknesses:  None mentioned 

Aspirations: To be faced with new challenges, For this job. 

Interests: Creative 

Needs: A challenging job, organisation. 

Example 2 : 

• I am a flexible and experienced insurance administrator with excellent time management skills. I am a good communicator with proven inter personal skills and am used to working in a team whilst also being capable of using own initiative. I am skilled In dealing with problems in a resourceful manner and negotiating to achieve beneficial agreement. I am always enthusiastic to learn and undertake new challenges.(http://www.lighthouseproject.org.uk/activities/employment/cv-tips-and-templates/cv-personal-profile-examples/) 

  Strengths : Flexible, experienced, time management skills, good communicator, inter personal skills, team worker, resourceful, enthusiastic. 

Weaknesses : none mentioned 

Aspirations : To be an Insurance administrator, To be a manager. 

Interests; Insurance

Needs : To be given new  challenges, A job

Example 2 :

• I am a hard working, honest individual. I am a good timekeeper, always willing to learn new skills. I am friendly, helpful and polite, have a good sense of humour. I am able to work independently in busy environments and also within a team setting. I am outgoing and tactful, and able to listen effectively when solving problems.( http://www.lighthouseproject.org.uk/activities/employment/cv-tips-and-templates/cv-personal-profile-examples/)

  Strengths: Hard working, honest, good timekeeper, friendly, helpful, polite, independant,outgoing, tactful. problem solver. 

Weaknesses : None mentioned

Aspirations: None mentioned

Interests: none mentioned 

Needs: A job 

Using your SWAIN profile write a short statement outlining your personal characteristics. 

A reliable and organised young person who learns quickly with strong concentration skills.  A creative independent individual with excellent communication and designs skills.  An independent aspiring photojournalist. A good team player who can work on own initiative .