Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Understand
• Part 2 of 3: How to write an effective executive summary
• Part 3 of 3: How to Improve Your Summary
• Tips

Why force a potential employer to read an entire resume to see what a good candidate you are for the job? After all, you can simply start your resume with a short summary, immediately describing your achievements and skills. To do this effectively, follow the steps below.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Understand

1. 1 Find out what a resume summary is. A resume summary is a synopsis in which you describe your experience and how it applies to the position you are applying for. It sits at the beginning of your resume and gives the reader an idea of ​​who you are and why you are a strong candidate without going into additional information.
   • A resume summary is a great opportunity to highlight your skills, strengths, experience, and accomplishments. Thanks to him, your resume may not be put aside, but look at it again.
2. 2 Find out what it means good a summary of the resume. Well-written words of action are effectively used to emphasize the qualities that you have and that the employer is looking for. It should also describe results your previous job - it's not enough just to be cool, you have to have proof! By using effective sentences, you will give the reader (your potential leader) a good overview and encourage them to read on.
   • An example of an effective summary proposal might be: "Developed and managed operating procedures in the US and Latin America to improve productivity by 15%." You need specific facts and figures, if any, to paint the brightest picture. This is what you did (action) and you got the result (number). This combination is undeniable and leads to success!
3. 3 Please note that this is not a goal. The “goal” at the beginning of a resume is old-fashioned and doesn't really matter to a recruiter or hiring manager. And the phrase "Get an interesting job where I can ...." does not make it clear why it is worth hiring you and not others. Everyone seems to have the same goal, and chances are your goal will be missed.
   • The rundown is not what you are want to to do, and what you have already done. Save what you want to do and what you will be doing for the interview process itself. Focus right now on what you have done and what you are most proud of.
4. 4 Choose the correct synopsis length. The length of a good statement can vary. It depends on your experience and the job you are looking for. On average, such a presentation should be from 3 to 5 sentences. Anything larger creates the appearance of idle talk and departs from the idea of ​​an overview.
   • The main thing is to keep the presentation up-to-date and simple. The recruiting team has heaps of resumes, and if you're too wordy, your resume might just be thrown away the moment it gets boring to read. Keep it short to keep the reader's attention.

Part 2 of 3: How to write an effective executive summary

1. 1 Make a "strong" introduction. It is easy to do this by describing your best personal qualities or skills that are required for the position. Look at the job description - what qualities are they looking for and which ones do you possess?
   • Feel free to describe yourself as a "motivated entrepreneur" or "well-organized and motivated administrator." Even if you don't feel like you are the best, go for it anyway. Think of the adjectives you've ever used in your direction. What qualities can you bring to each team?
2. 2 Indicate your work experience, key positions and in which industries and sectors you specialize. This should be included if it is important and relevant. If you only have a couple of months of experience under your belt and have held few positions, don't worry about this part. The employer will find the information they need in the body of your resume.
   • “Business Development Manager with over 10 years of experience in B2B software sales for the construction industry” is a great example of how to combine time, position, industry - all in one sentence. Sounds impressive!
3. 3 List your outstanding awards and services. It is not worth listing all the awards here; limit yourself to one or two. After all, this is a “short review”, not a contest or a novel!
   • "Actor of the highest class, awarded two years in a row" is just what you need to start a resume. Choose the award that stands out from the others and that you think is the most impressive.
4. 4 Indicate education and certifications required or preferred for this position. It is best to highlight the key achievements that are most relevant. This way, the employer will immediately know that you are more than just a suitable candidate for the job.
   • An MBA and a 6 Sigma Certification Black Belt is a great combination. For some jobs, it doesn't hurt to list something out of the box if it's as impressive as the rest of your accomplishments!

Part 3 of 3: How to Improve Your Summary

1. 1 Use effective sentences with action words. As mentioned earlier, it's important to write a short review and show your value through effective suggestions. Think about it in terms of the triple magic formula:
   • Place the word of action at the beginning of each sentence - "implemented", "developed", "coordinated", etc.)
   • Then explain what you did — “redesign the company,” “introduce new methods,” “bond between employees,” and so on.
   • Finally, provide a result - "to save 10% of savings", "to increase overall efficiency", "to reduce errors by 5%", etc.
     • Combine these three points together to craft effective sentences that are relevant, impressive, and even intriguing.
2. 2 Don't write in first or third person. This means avoiding the words I, mine, me, we, he, she, him, her, us and your name. Go straight to the point - start with the verbs and skip any unnecessary words.
   • If the proposal seems cumbersome, it probably is. All you need are verbs, nouns, adjectives, and sometimes prepositions. Try to trim it down until it is as small as possible.
3. 3 Avoid general qualities. For example, “reliable” and “loyal” are two qualities that will not affect the work in any way, even if you have them. Moreover, whose opinion are you guided by? Mention qualities that you can prove by experience and achievement.
   • Unfortunately, this is often overused; everyone wants to appear reliable and loyal, or pretend they appreciate these qualities.
4. 4 Tailor your resume to a specific job. The first thing a candidate needs to do is read the job description in detail. By becoming familiar with the job and what the employer is looking for, you will be able to form an effective summary. It seems like a lot of work if you are applying for dozens of jobs, but if you don't, you will continue to apply for dozens and dozens of jobs.
   • For example, if a company is looking for someone with 5-10 years of experience in project management, and you have 10 years of experience as a project manager, then it is better to write about this in your summary. Some things seem so simple that it's hard to believe they can be missed!
5. 5 Make a "strong" introduction and closing part. In short, recruiters and hiring managers review tons of resumes per day for every position. They skim each resume very quickly, leaving the candidate only one chance to impress. It is not enough just to say that you want the job; you must explain why they should invite you for an interview, showing that you are a valuable employee. You have to start strong to get their attention and end strong to make them think, "We should call this candidate."
   • The résumé, which can shape the ideal candidate out of the personality, will make the recruiter read on and possibly invite for an interview. By starting with your strengths, you need to make them think you are a good candidate for the rest of the story. Improve your summary to prove that you are what the employer wants.

Tips

• Don't mention basic tasks that don't stand out. For example, "Timely responses to customer emails" is not something to brag about.