Graduate Studies Blog
Your PVP is an essential part of your job search toolbox. It helps you shape and define your personal brand, and allows you to articulate the value you bring to your target employer.
And because your PVP is a “living” document, it needs to be updated and given regular attention throughout your professional life.
What makes a great PVP?
A robust PVP expresses the following attributes of your unique profile –– your expertise, skillsets, professional and academic achievements, and interests.
Here are some guidelines to crafting a powerful PVP:
- Show them you have what they need
- Regardless of what you choose to highlight in your PVP, remember that employers are looking for someone who can solve the problems that their organisation is or will be facing.
- Be relevant
- Avoid adding in content that is distracting or doesn’t value-add to your brand or the company. Keep it concise.
- Address the main question: why should they hire you?
- Your PVP shouldn’t just show your potential employer how outstanding you are, it should help them differentiate you from other candidates.
Where does my PVP go?
Your PVP should appear, at least in part, in the following mediums:
- Your resume
- Cover letters
- Social media e.g. LinkedIn profile
- Personal introductions at networking events or written profiles
- Interviews
- “Thank You” notes
- An “elevator pitch”
How do I begin writing my PVP?
The Graduate Studies Career Development Office (GSCDO) at NBS helps participants craft their PVPs.
Right from the beginning of your graduate studies journey, your GSCDO counsellor will assist you in developing your PVP as per your individual career search strategy and goals. They’ll coach you on how you can leverage your PVP in the marketplace.
