Resume Summary Templates

An effective resume is a must for candidates applying for any position, especially in this work environment. Make sure your resume is polished and sharp. Employers don’t just evaluate resumes for specific types of experiences, they use them to judge your presentation, communication, and writing skills. They also use it before the interview to create questions and afterwards to remind them of their qualifications. Your resume has to be your voice when you’re away. I don’t need to stress the importance of making sure it best represents you. The following is a guide on how to ensure you have the best representation.

Approach your resume as the story of your life:

First of all, let’s make sure we’re on the same page here. We think you should approach your resume like the next New York Times Bestseller. Everyone else sees your resume as a “list of experience” – you need to sell it as the “next big business story”. I am not exaggerating here. I’ve reviewed thousands of resumes in my time at corporate America and the ones that stood out were the ones that left me saying “Wow, we NEED to get this person here. They’re on their way up!”

Write his resume as an experienced author:

Don’t think that experienced authors just sit down and write. They brainstorm. They outline. They edit. They rearrange. They edit even more. They replace the words with better ones. They let others review it. Simply put, they don’t stop until it’s perfect. Don’t stop until yours is perfect and delivers the exact message you want.

Today, we will focus on the schematic part. We believe that outlining is the most important step in writing any story. It’s essentially about figuring out destinations before embarking on a big trip. By determining the plan first, you’ll have more time to enjoy the details later. The following is a template that you can use when designing your resume. Remember, this is a great story, not just a resume summary.

A. The header

• Include your name, your permanent (and temporary) address, phone number, and email address. Make sure your email address is something professional. Something like shorty123 [at] email.com isn’t exactly the first impression you want to make.
• Think of this like the cover of a book. This is your first impression with the reviewer. Consider how your header looks: what fonts you use, what text sizes you use, how you present it. This is probably the only part of the resume you can inject some creativity into, so give it a try and make sure it represents you. Remember, if it’s important not to sound too original, make sure your headline isn’t too original either.

B. The objective of the work or a summary of qualifications

• Before diving into your resume, it’s customary to warm up the reviewer with a summary of what you’re looking for (job objective) or what you can provide (qualifications). If you’re in a very specific field, sometimes a job goal is the way to go. It helps indicate to the employer that you fit what they are looking for in the long term. However, for most cases, use a summary of qualifications. Better tell your story.
• The key here is to use words that best represent the type of person you are. These are the first chapters of his story; be sure to captivate the reader.
• If you’re still in school or just graduated, follow up with your school’s name, title, and area of ​​focus. Don’t be fancy here. This is usually just a verification point for the reviewer.

C. Employment history

• This is the meat of your resume. Make sure you spend a considerable amount of time focusing your outline around this. Divide each experience like the chapters of a book. The title is the name of your company, your title, the dates you work there, and the location of the company. Most people emphasize their company name here. Do not do that. Remember that this is your story. So instead, emphasize your title while you were there.
• Tell your story very carefully for each position. Points should be results-oriented and focused on YOU. Don’t say what the company did. Say what you did specifically. Don’t give credit to the team. Take due credit for what happened. I can’t stress enough that YOUR needs to shine here, no one else.
• The theme here should be all about action and numbers. What did you do or deliver? Give exact facts and figures. Don’t bore the reviewer with details that mean nothing. Get to the point.
• It is important that you be selective about what you include here. You probably know that you shouldn’t include every job you’ve ever had in this section. But most people forget that it’s important not to throw all the responsibilities you once had at every job here too. Only include things relevant to the specific job you’re applying for. This helps focus the story where it matters.
• How your experiences are organized can also be important. Most people use the chronological format, but don’t be afraid to use a “working” format. Functional formats focus experiences on specific skills. This is generally used for jobs that require a specific skill set.

D. Special abilities or affiliations

• Think of this as the end of a great story. How do you want to leave the viewer? Leave them wanting more, of course! Include things the reviewer can connect with. If you’ve made it this far, the reviewer agrees with you, now give them something to remember.
• Most post-interview discussions spend little time discussing whether a candidate can do their job. The answer is usually a clear Yes or No. If yes, the conversation is mainly about what makes you special. Usually, it’s the things that come out in this last section that make you stand out. Be Memorable!

E. References:

• These are the credits of a movie or the acknowledgments section of a book. It includes something but people usually never pay attention. A simple “available upon request” is enough. But be prepared with them!

And that is! Use this template to outline your resume, but don’t stop there. Remember, you are a great author, so keep doing what authors would do. Edit, rearrange and let others review it.