The Perfect Resume Summary Statement
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- A professional summary statement at the top of your resume is a fantastic tool, but it can backfire if used incorrectly. Here’s how to write a resume summary statement that avoids 4 common mistakes we see people make on a daily basis. These expert tips will help you stand out and nail that first impression!
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🏴☠ Thanks! Seeking to know what's good or bad about my summary statement: Seeking position in a thriving, values-driven organization which gives opportunity for professional growth. Geospatial analyst with 7 years experience in geospatial data analysis, map creation, scientific publication and presentations. Strong project management and leadership skills as demonstrated in crew leader position and various academic team projects. Proficient in Remote Sensing and Modelling software. Certified Instructor through Serve Danata training program.
Nice job so far! You can eliminate that first sentence and start with "Geospatial analyst with 7 years of experience..." (and be sure to add an "of" in there). Remember that your goal here is to show an employer how you are an answer to their problem. Most professionals want to work for a thriving organization that allows for growth, so that sentence isn't necessarily adding anything here. Better to lead with how and why you're a tremendous fit for their team. 😏
Hi, thank you for all your videos. They are very insightful and enlightening! I'm a project manager seeking new opportunities, and I would appreciate feedback on my summary and suggestions for improvement.🏴☠
PMP Project Manager with 10+ years transforming industries through innovative digital initiatives for tech, manufacturing, oil and gas, and energy customers. Proven expertise driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and business growth. Accomplished in cost management, project scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation. Led projects from concept to delivery, managing a $150M+ portfolio with a stellar 94% customer satisfaction rate. Successfully propelled PMO revenue growth by 15% and pioneered resource allocation methods, achieving $200K in cost savings. Seasoned leader overseeing a team of 50 members.
Hi! Glad you're finding the videos helpful!
Reply here with the secret code from the end of the video, and we'll follow up with feedback on your summary. 😉
Nice job with this! Note that the second and third sentences are just lists that might lose your reader’s attention, so you may want to shift the order a bit. The second sentence could even be eliminated since you’re already demonstrating most of those skills with the numbers you’re providing. You can add an Expertise or Core Competencies section beneath your Summary if you want to incorporate some of those keywords for ATS purposes.
You have some really terrific quantifiable achievements in here, but some of them are reading more like bullet points that are specific to your current role. Remember that this section is meant to be a summary of your career thus far, so some of them might be better suited for your Experience section or a Selected Achievements section. Here’s a suggested edit:
"PMP Project Manager with 10+ years of experience transforming industries through innovative digital initiatives for tech, manufacturing, oil and gas, and energy customers. Leading projects from concept to delivery and managing portfolios of $150M+ while maintaining stellar customer satisfaction ratings, propelling PMO revenue growth, and achieving major cost savings via strategic resource allocation. Seasoned leader overseeing teams of up to 50 staff members with proven expertise in cost management, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation."
This is excellent and SPECIFIC. LOVE IT
We're so glad you think so. 😊
Very good and helpful video, with real exemples 👏🏴☠
So glad you think so! 😊
Great work. Thank you.
Thank YOU!
🏴☠🏴☠ Phenomenal Advice. Instead of critiquing my summary, I would like to know if it's advisable to change the summary with every application?
Yes, it should ideally be customized with specific strengths for each application because no two jobs are alike! In addition, whenever possible, refer to yourself as the title you are seeking in the first sentence! For example: "Sales Specialist with X years of experience" would become "Sales Representative with X years of experience" if applying for the title of "Sales Representative."
Great job!!
Thank you!
You go girl!! I need to make one and add it to my resume you helped me build.
Yes!! Once you do, feel free to post it here with a 🏴☠️ if you want some feedback! 😁
Hey thank you for the informative video, I was struggling with the professional summary for a long time.
This is my summary currently:
🏴☠Results-focused Analyst offering a robust two-year background in Data analysis, Python, SQL, Tableau, Insurance and Finance. Proven track record in optimizing system reliability and maintaining a high project delivery rate. Specialities include: exceptional analytical acumen, communication proficiency, time management, teamwork and leadership qualities.
Nice job on this! No need to capitalize the first letters in "Data," "Insurance," and "Finance." Also, the long list at the end is at risk of losing a reader's attention. You might want to make it a little more active with something like: "Leveraging exceptional analytical acumen, communication, and time management skills to add value as both a leader and cross-functional collaborator."
@@redpenwench Hey Thanks a lot for the review, I will definitely edit it and hopefully land a job!
Thanks once again.
We’re rooting for you!
You should have more subs. Good work.
Thank you!! Working on it! 😊🙏
Hey thank you for this! It really helped get rid of the vagueness in my personal statement 😊
🏴☠️Although, I am curious, how do I state that I am looking for a career change? Been in hospitality for years so its hard for me to jump into the corporate world. My working line is "actively seeking office work" but I feel like I need something a little more 😅
Great question. Career transitions can sometimes confuse hiring managers, so it'd be great to use your summary section to overtly identify the skills from your hospitality career that will allow you to smoothly transfer to a position in the corporate arena.
Here’s an example of a line you could add to make your intentions clear:
"Transitioning to [Title of Position] role based on strong record of [transferable strengths/skills]."
If you explicitly note the aspects of your career and expertise that apply to the new role you're pursuing, you'll be setting yourself up for success!
@@redpenwench I like the structure for a career change summary. So based on your suggestion, is it going to read something like this?:
" Hospitality Associate with 10+ years experience transitioning to [Title of position] role based on strong record of [transferrable strengths/skills]
Just add an "of" between "years" and "experience" and this will be great,@@nanapoku5259!
@@redpenwench Got it!
Please make more videos like this explaining the difference between vague and specific information on a resume. This is where I struggle the most on a resume . Trying to sell myself, coming with impactful statements and quantifying results. Excellent video and RUclips content by the way...
I'm looking to make a transition from a Quality Engineer (after spending 8 years in this role) to an iOS Developer and I'm currently following a formal training to do this.
How does this summery sound to you:
🏴☠Enthusiastic iOS Developer with 8 years of professional experience in the IT and education sectors. Seeking a full-time remote or hybrid position. Formal training in Software Engineering, coupled with a background in quality engineering, transitioned to specialize in iOS Development with a keen interest in UX Design. Proficient in writing clean, maintainable and testable code. Accustomed to international collaboration with cross-functional teams and quickly adapting to changing project requirements. Fluent in both English and French.
Great job with this! You can eliminate "Seeking a full-time remote or hybrid position." They'll assume that since you're applying! It's best to get to your selling points faster. I'd make these changes to improve the flow a bit: "Enthusiastic iOS Developer with 8 years of professional experience in the IT and education sectors. Leveraging background in quality engineering, formal training in software engineering, and keen interest in UX Design to transition into iOS Development. Proficient in writing clean, maintainable, and testable code. Accustomed to collaborating with international cross-functional teams and quickly adapting to changing project requirements. Fluent in both English and French."
Thank you@@redpenwench ❤
Hi need help with my summary check please?
Detail-oriented professional seeking for a Data Analyst role, with 2 years of experience in quality operations
and 1 year as a Claims Handler with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Masters in Information
Systems Management and projects has strengthened my experience in data analysis and management.
Passionate about applying my technical skills and collaborative approach for transforming data into actionable
insights to provide impactful solutions by engaging with stakeholders and enhancing business performance
Hi! Reply here with the secret code from the end of the video, and we'll follow up with feedback on your summary. 😉
🏴☠Passionate Community Manager, 3+ years of experience, known for outstanding interdisciplinary communication, fast learning and excellent organising skills. Highly empathic and socially skilled, trained in Content Management and with a background in visual merchandising, sales and design.
Hi! Nice job so far. Rather than a comma after your title, you may want to include "with" to improve the flow. While being a quick learner and an organized professional are certainly great attributes for a Community Manager, you may want to include details that are even more specific to the role. Take a close look at the descriptions of the jobs you're seeking and highlight the requirements and responsibilities that apply to you and your experience thus far. That's a really great way to get a sense of the assets/skills/strengths that should be included in your summary.
In the meantime, here's a slightly enhanced version to work with: "Passionate Community Manager with 3+ years of experience and expertise in interdisciplinary communication, content management, and organization. A highly empathic leader, a socially skilled professional, and a quick learner leveraging a background in visual merchandising, sales, and design."
Very informative. Thank you. I tried my best to incorporate your ideas. I would love to hear your feedback on my summary statement.
🏴☠ Detail-oriented software professional with 10+ years of experience in developing and launching software applications. Specialties include: Data modeling, strong background in SQL, data analytics and problem-solving mindset. Looking for a product manager role to quench my thirst for building a high-quality data product that helps solve the right customer problem.
No need to say "strong background in" since you're already referring to the items in that list as your specialties. It's also helpful to make sentences like that more active by starting with a verb: "Specializing in..."
You'll also want to avoid using first person ("my") in your final sentence. No need to tell an employer what you want here. They'll assume you want the role since you're applying for it!
Here's a potential revision: "Detail-oriented software professional with 10+ years of experience developing and launching software applications. A problem-solving product manager devoted to building high-quality data products. Specializing in data modeling, SQL, and data analytics."
Thanks@@redpenwench . Super helpful. I finished watching all your resume videos and working on my resume now. Ton of useful information.
So glad these have been helpful! Best of luck with your job search.☺
Thank you for your helpful videos. I'm a finance assistant looking for a financial analyst role and would appreciate your feedback my summary.
🏴☠️Detail oriented finance assistant with 1+ year of experience working underpressure to meet deadlines and ensure accurate financial records. Use software, such as Excel, Power BI, and CRM systems to review data for financial statements and create cost analysis reports. Proficient communicator with strong problem-solving abilities, dedicated to enhancing business operations through constant data analysis and client-centric approach.
Nice job so far! Let's incorporate a stronger word than "use" in that second sentence and make it about YOUR expertise with said software. Perhaps "Leveraging expertise in Excel, Power BI, and CRM systems..."
Be sure to give this a close copyedit too because there are a few typos ("detail-oriented" should be hyphenated, "under pressure" should be two words, there should be an "a" before "client-centric approach," etc.)
@@redpenwench Thank you very much for your help! I really appreciate your feedback!
🏴☠ Great video! Could you please give me some honest feedback? I'm in the process of applying to local scholarships and could really benefit from your professional perspective!
Here's what I've got: Self-motivated high school senior, successful at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Strong history of leadership, problem solving, and achieving team goals. Passionate about pursuing a rewarding career as a pediatric dental hygienist.
This is a really nice start! I do think you could be a bit more specific. Do you have a GPA, award, honor, or extracurricular activity that you'd like to showcase in your summary as a selling point? Be sure to read the descriptions of the scholarships you're pursuing to get a sense of what they're looking for in a recipient and make sure your summary reflects that. We're rooting for you!