Kazi T.

You’ve probably heard busy executives say that they can pore through a stack of resumes quickly, assessing and rejecting many in a few seconds based just on what they read at the very beginning. Keep this in mind when you decide what approach to take in writing your profile. In most cases, the summary information in your profile should be professional in tone and approach. You don’t need to be formal and stuffy; letting your personality shine through is a good idea. But at the same time, avoid being too cutesy or goofy: this is not a dating site. The exception to that recommendation would be for those who are in specialty fields where displaying a sense of humor or an off-beat wit can be advantageous. (If you are wondering if that applies to your work area, then it probably doesn’t.)