Module 7: Build Your Digital Future Lesson 27

Build Your Personal Skill Profile

When someone asks "So what do you do?", you need a clear, confident answer. In this lesson you will turn your chosen skill into a simple skill statement, then build four versions of your profile: a one-line statement, a headline, a short bio and a 30-second spoken introduction.

The Who + What + How skill statement formula Weak vs strong statements, and why An interactive builder for your statement, headline and bio A 30-second introduction you can say with confidence
1What Is It?

A Skill Profile Answers "What Do You Do?"

Open with the "what do you do?" moment, then introduce the formula
Imagine you are at a wedding, a church event or a networking meetup, and someone asks, "So, what do you do?" Many people freeze, or say something vague like "I do a bit of everything online." The conversation ends there.

A skill profile fixes that. It is a short, clear description of who you help, what you help them do, and how you do it. At its heart is one sentence: your skill statement. Here is the formula.
I help Whosmall businesses Whatrespond to customers quickly and kindly using Howemail, WhatsApp and AI tools
Link to Lesson 26
In Lesson 26 you chose your main skill and supporting skill. Today we turn that decision into words you can use everywhere: on LinkedIn, in your CV, on your WhatsApp Business profile and when you meet people in person.
2Why Do I Need It?

People Decide in Seconds

Explain why clarity and consistency matter
Recruiters, business owners and even friends often decide in a few seconds whether you are relevant to them. If they cannot understand what you do quickly, they move on, even if you are skilled.

A clear skill profile also makes you consistent. When your LinkedIn headline, CV summary, portfolio and spoken introduction all say the same thing, people remember you. And when someone hears of an opportunity that matches, they think of you.
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Confident and honest You do not need years of experience to have a strong profile. Focus on what you can do and the work you have actually created. Avoid exaggerating ("expert," "10 years") and avoid shrinking yourself ("I'm just trying things out").
3Show Me

Strong Statements and the 4 Profile Versions

Weak vs strong
Weak
"I am a hardworking digital person who is passionate about technology and open to opportunities."
Who do you help? With what? It could describe anyone.
Strong
"I help small businesses respond to customers quickly and kindly using email, WhatsApp Business and AI tools."
Clear audience, clear value, real tools. Easy to remember.
Weak
"Social media expert with 10 years' experience growing brands to millions."
Exaggerated claims damage trust as soon as someone checks.
Strong
"I help local food and fashion brands stay consistent on Instagram by planning content calendars and creating posts in Canva."
Specific, honest and backed by portfolio samples.
Example statements for each path
Virtual assistance"I help busy coaches and consultants stay organised by managing their email, calendar and documents with Google Workspace."
Customer service"I help online stores keep customers happy by answering questions and resolving complaints clearly on chat and email."
Social media support"I help small businesses show up consistently online by planning content calendars and replying to comments and DMs."
Content creation"I help brands stop the scroll with eye-catching Canva designs, short videos and captions."
Digital marketing"I help local businesses turn followers into enquiries with simple offers and WhatsApp marketing."
AI-assisted services"I help busy professionals save time by setting up simple AI prompts and workflows for writing, research and planning."
The 4 versions of your profile
Skill statement
1 sentence
The core idea. Use it in conversations and at the top of your portfolio.
Headline
Aim for about 120 characters
Your LinkedIn headline, WhatsApp Business description or email signature.
Short bio
3 to 4 sentences
LinkedIn About, CV summary, portfolio "About me," social media bios.
30-second intro
About 70 to 80 spoken words
Interviews, networking, video calls and voice notes.
4Let's Do It

Build Your Skill Statement

Have students fill in the builder using their Lesson 26 choice
Use your main skill from Lesson 26. Fill in each box, then click "Build my profile." You will get a first draft of your skill statement, headline and short bio. These are starting points: read them out loud and edit until they sound like you. Your answers are saved on this device.
Your answers are saved on this device.
5Now You Try

Your 30-Second Introduction

Teach the 4-part spoken intro, then have students practise out loud
Written profiles are important, but many opportunities start with a conversation. Your 30-second introduction has 4 parts. Here is the structure and an example.
5 sec
Hello
Your name and where you are based
10 sec
Statement
Your skill statement in natural words
10 sec
Proof
One example of work you have done
5 sec
Next step
What you are looking for, or a question
"Hi, I'm Ngozi, based in Abuja. I help small businesses keep their customers happy by answering questions and handling complaints clearly on chat and email. Recently I created a set of customer service templates for an online skincare store project, covering delays, wrong orders and public complaints. I'm now looking for a remote customer support role. Do you know any businesses that might need support like that?"
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Practise out loud Say your introduction out loud 5 times. Then record it as a WhatsApp voice note to yourself and listen back. Does it sound natural? Is it under 30 seconds? Adjust until it flows.
6Your Task

Lesson 27 Assignment

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This lesson's assignment Create your personal skill profile in all 4 versions, save it in a "My Skill Profile" document, and update your LinkedIn and WhatsApp Business profiles to match.
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    Statement: Use the builder and Prompt 1 to finalise a clear, honest skill statement.

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    Headline and bio: Use Prompts 2 and 3 to create your LinkedIn headline and short bio.

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    30-second intro: Write it using the 4-part structure and Prompt 4, then record it as a voice note.

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    Skills list: Use Prompt 5 to create a list of your skills and tools from this course.

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    Update everywhere: Save all 4 versions and your skills list in "My Skill Profile," then update your LinkedIn headline and About section, your WhatsApp Business description, and the About section of your portfolio.

7What Did You Create?

A Clear, Confident Way to Introduce Yourself

Close by naming the outputs and pointing to Lesson 28
Next time someone asks "What do you do?", you will have an answer. A clear skill statement, a professional headline, a short bio and a 30-second introduction, all saying the same thing in different lengths.

That consistency makes you memorable and makes it easy for people to recommend you.

In Lesson 28, you will put everything into one place: your Digital Career Starter Kit. You will gather your skill profile, portfolio, a basic CV, your LinkedIn introduction and your opportunity list into one organised kit, ready to use.
  • Skill statement written using Who + What + How
  • LinkedIn headline and short bio created
  • 30-second introduction written and recorded
  • Skills and tools list completed
  • LinkedIn, WhatsApp Business and portfolio updated to match
WWorkbook

Lesson 27 Student Workbook

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Instructions Draft each version here first. Short and clear beats long and clever.
🧩 Part A: My Formula
Who I help:
What I help them do:
How (tools/skills):
Honest proof:
✍️ Part B: My 4 Versions
Skill statement (1 sentence):
Headline (aim for about 120 characters):
Short bio (3 to 4 sentences):
30-second introduction:
🛠️ Part C: My Skills List
Main skills:
Tools:
Soft skills:
TTask

Create and Publish Your Skill Profile

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Time: about 60 minutes Output: a "My Skill Profile" Google Doc with your statement, headline, bio, 30-second intro and skills list, plus updated LinkedIn and WhatsApp Business profiles.

Part 1: Write (30 minutes)

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    Complete the builder in the Trainer Script tab and copy your three drafts into a new Google Doc called "My Skill Profile."

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    Run Prompts 1, 2 and 3 to polish your statement, headline and bio. Keep whichever version sounds most like you.

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    Write your 30-second intro with Prompt 4, and your skills list with Prompt 5.

Part 2: Practise (10 minutes)

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    Say your introduction out loud 5 times. Record it as a WhatsApp voice note to yourself.

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    Listen back. Is it under 30 seconds? Does it sound natural? Edit any words that feel awkward to say.

Part 3: Update Your Profiles (20 minutes)

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    LinkedIn: click the pencil icon on your profile, paste your new headline, and update your About section with your short bio plus a line inviting people to view your portfolio.

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    WhatsApp Business: go to Settings, then Business tools, then Business profile, and update the description with your skill statement.

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    Portfolio: replace your old About me with your new short bio.

  • Every version says the same core message
  • No exaggerated claims ("expert," invented years or results)
  • Written in simple, clear language a stranger can understand
  • Headline fits on one line on a phone screen
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Lesson 27 Complete!
Your personal skill profile is ready. In Lesson 28, you will assemble your Digital Career Starter Kit.
AIPrompts

Lesson 27 Prompt Library

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Add to your Prompt Library Google Doc Open your "My AI Prompt Library" document, add the heading "Lesson 27: Skill Profile," and paste all five prompts below.

Skill Profile Prompts

Prompt 1: Polish my skill statement
"Here is my skill statement: [paste]. Rewrite it in 5 different ways using the formula 'I help [who] [do what] using [how].' Keep each version under 25 words, clear enough for a stranger to understand, and honest for a beginner. Do not use words like 'expert,' 'guru' or 'ninja.'"
Choose the version you could say comfortably out loud.
Prompt 2: Write my LinkedIn headline
"Write 6 LinkedIn headline options for me. My role: [role]. Who I help: [who]. What I help with: [what]. Key tools: [tools]. Keep each headline to about 120 characters so it shows in full on a phone (LinkedIn's limit is 220). Give 3 in the style 'Role | Helping [who] [do what] | Tools' and 3 in a simple sentence style."
Include words recruiters search for, such as your role title.
Prompt 3: Write my short bio
"Write a short professional bio for me in first person, 3 to 4 sentences. Details: name [name], based in [city], role [role], skill statement [paste], honest proof [projects or experience], why I enjoy this work [reason], what I am looking for [goal]. Make it warm, confident and honest for a beginner. Do not add experience I have not mentioned."
Use this for your LinkedIn About section, CV summary and portfolio.
Prompt 4: Write my 30-second introduction
"Write a 30-second spoken introduction for me (about 75 words) with 4 parts: (1) hello, name and city, (2) my skill statement in natural spoken words, (3) one example of work I have done: [example], (4) what I am looking for: [goal], ending with a friendly question. Use simple, conversational language that is easy to say out loud."
Spoken language is simpler than written language. If a word is hard to say, change it.
Prompt 5: Create my skills list
"I completed a beginner digital skills course where I learned and practised: [list key lessons and projects]. My main skill is [skill] and my supporting skill is [skill]. Create a skills list for my CV and LinkedIn with three groups: Main Skills (6 to 8), Tools (8 to 10), and Soft Skills (4 to 6). Only include skills that match the activities I listed."
Only list skills you could confidently demonstrate if asked.