Do I need a profile section for my CV?

I've seen some CVs with profiles/personal statement section and others without. I'm applying for MSc/MRes courses so does anyone with experience in this area know if I need a profile section or not? Thanks x

Original post by misteltain

I've seen some CVs with profiles/personal statement section and others without. I'm applying for MSc/MRes courses so does anyone with experience in this area know if I need a profile section or not? Thanks x

No, absolutely not. A CV is already a summary document, it doesn't need it's own summary. A profile section useful only as a) an easy way out for CV advisers to fill 10% of a CV with no effort or b) a proper summary of someone with at least 5 years professional experience that 'pigeonholes' them in the specific role

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Original post by threeportdrift

No, absolutely not. A CV is already a summary document, it doesn't need it's own summary. A profile section useful only as a) an easy way out for CV advisers to fill 10% of a CV with no effort or b) a proper summary of someone with at least 5 years professional experience that 'pigeonholes' them in the specific role