Professional profile summaries

Professional profile summaries

Read two professional profile summaries to practise and improve your reading skills.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.

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Maria

I am an architect with 20 years' experience of designing and developing spaces. I am a partner in the award-winning STG Architects Ltd, which is famous for its work on the Galroy Building in London. I enjoy working with people from all over the world and have international experience of working in Italy, Greece, Thailand, Australia and Brazil. I have a Master of Science from Sheffield University and a BA in Architecture from Hull University. I also speak Italian and Thai. When I am not working, I spend my time hiking, skiing and diving.

Emily

I am an experienced sales manager with 12 years' experience of developing customer service teams. I am skilled in negotiation, team motivation and building successful sales teams. After ten years of working in sales and customer service at Halo Bank, I am now the sales office manager of a team of 120 at Southern General Plastics Ltd. I have an MBA from Stanford University and a degree in Business Studies from Cornell University. I am creative and hardworking, and enjoy working with others.

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Submitted by Ana Tambo on Thu, 08/02/2024 - 13:45

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I am a medical doctor with 9 years experience of supporting health workers in different areas of public health. I am hardworking. When I am not working, I spend my time with my children.

Best regards,
Ana Tambo
Maputo, Mozambique.

Submitted by R. Przybysz on Sun, 07/01/2024 - 16:05

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I'm work as Engineering Product an electronic company in Brazil for almost 10 years. In this time, I got a lot of experience with thecnical documentation, qualyt rules, manufacturing process for PCBA's, machines and so on. I have degree in eletronics technology and Mechanical Technician.

Submitted by Diplo29mairon on Wed, 27/12/2023 - 18:17

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Iam an art teacher in Brazil. I work at a public school in the capitIam skilled in talking for a long time period without hurting my voice (Brasília)

Submitted by Toan3002 on Mon, 04/12/2023 - 07:28

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I am a student of the language's faculty, majoring in English linguistics. After I have graduated from university, I am going to apply for a job managing logistics products in the airport, where I will have a chance to communicate with foreigners in an international environment. Currently, I am good at speaking English and lecturing before a public audience.

Submitted by Ma Phyo Nandar Kyaw on Wed, 08/11/2023 - 07:52

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I'm still student so I don't work.But I have to study many things. I'm studying Economic in University and I'm trying to learn English. To be honest I'm a little stupid so I can't remember English vocab .And I don't know how I study English step by step cause I'm just studying myself.

Submitted by phạm thị quỳnh anh on Thu, 19/10/2023 - 09:12

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I work in legal field, I love it butit was difficult for me in the few years after graduated.

Submitted by betelf on Tue, 17/10/2023 - 15:34

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I used to work as an internist. I had 5 years of experience, but I recently quit.

Submitted by Alexander on Thu, 12/10/2023 - 12:47

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I'm a 3D animator. I have 1 year of work experience and 2 years of studying animation courses. I have worked on cartoons, games and motion capture for TV series. I am currently working on Freelance.

Submitted by kenan.zero on Sun, 01/10/2023 - 06:36

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I have extensive experience working with data. Over the past 15 years, I have worked on numerous projects involving data modeling, processing, archiving, and ensuring data quality. I am committed to continual learning and enjoy my work. Currently, I am employed by a mid-sized company with approximately 900-1000 employees.

Submitted by Infinity468 on Mon, 18/09/2023 - 03:39

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I work as a physician, my habilities are motivation, learn from mistakes and persistence