How to Write a Resume Summary - Plus 5 Strong Examples | Indeed Career Tips

Get interviewing advice: https://go.indeed.com/interviewingtips Find your next job: https://go.indeed.com/findjobs How can you capture a recruiter's attention immediately when they may spend less than 7 seconds reviewing the document? The answer is a resume summary - short paragraph which should tell a brief, compelling story about who you are as a professional. In this video, Jenn, a certified Career Coach, shares 6 key steps to create a resume summary that best communicates your strengths to recruiters. 00:00 Welcome 0:23 Where should I put a resume summary? 0:53 How long should a resume summary be? 2:45 What's the difference between resume summary and a resume objective? 3:58 Quantify your experience 4:43 Resume summary example 5:12 How to use adjectives in a resume summary 6:50 Tailor your summary to the job 7:58 Recap Indeed is the world's #1 job site*, with over 250 million unique visitors** every month from over 60 different countries. We provide free access to search and apply for jobs, post your resume, research companies, and compare salaries. Every day, we connect millions of people to new opportunities. On our YouTube channel, you’ll find tips and personal stories to help you take the next step in your job search. The information in this video is provided as a courtesy. Indeed is not a legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers. *Comscore, Total Visits, September 2021 **Google Analytics, Unique Visitors, February 2020

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