Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  CV personal profiles, some recruiters love them, some hate them.  I personally believe it is always good to research the sector you are applying to first, that will help you identify what type of CV grabs their attention. Personal profiles need to include sufficient supporting evidence in order for  them to add value to your CV, and this is where most applicants struggle.  This article helps answer all those problems.  http://careers.theguardian.com/careers-blog/how-to-write-outstanding-cv-profile