If you're not familiar with the term "career summary," it's those few lines or bullets at the top of your resume directly under your name and contact information that tell an employer who you are.

Overview: A strong LinkedIn summary clearly defines your role, value, and career direction for recruiters.Templates provide structure, but customization is esse ...

Dear Sam: I have a question about a qualifications summary versus an objective statement. I hear experts say both ways are the “best” and don’t use the other. Which is correct? Does it depend on the ...

In High Score Resume Format, I explained the power of using your resume to trumpet the “high scores” you’ve achieved throughout your career. The High Score Resume showcases, with specificity and ...

Employers already know your goal is to get a job, so ditch the objective statement and instead write a summary that compels them to read on. Are you “looking to obtain a challenging position that will ...

It’s been well established that the good ol’ objective statement has gone out of fashion in the world of resumes. But what’s all this about its replacement—the summary statement? Depending on who you ...

Have you been wondering what to write in the Summary section of your LinkedIn profile? You're not alone. According to LinkedIn's official career expert Nicole Williams, your summary should look ...