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What is true about a professional resume summary statement?

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Erick
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What is true about a professional resume summary statement?

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Though it is not a must-have, it is a valuable asset!

A summary statement provides the recruiter with a succinctly written description of how you bring value to your employer! It focuses on you and what you do and should be an expansion of your headline.

Watch this video from Professor Heather Austin on how to come up with a killer summary statement! You can watch from 1:30 to 3:30. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iwCzT2P7vw&ab_channel=ProfessorHeatherAustin

Resume Summary tips:

⦿ Look for patterns in your work history and include a concise overview.

⦿ Include only your most important and relevant skills to the specific job.

⦿ Mention your most impressive achievements. Bonus points for using numbers and specifics.

⦿ Incorporate keywords from the job description.

Photo created by Racool_studio on Freepik References: How to Write a Resume: A Step-by-Step Guide - Jobscan How to Write a Resume by Glassdoor Team

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