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First Impressions: Writing A Strong Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Times are changing in the world of what employers really want, and very few are seeking the conventional objective feature that graced the first line of resume content for several decades. Instead, the industry standard in hiring is now to assess an applicant\u2019s summary statement.<\/p>\n

According to the Harvard Business Review, your resume has exactly 6 seconds (which equates to about 20 or 30 words) to make an impression that avoids the recycle bin. Making the biggest impact in those 6 seconds has everything to do with the contents of your summary statement. It\u2019s essentially your elevator pitch reformatted to align your experience highlights, achievements and strongest skills\u00a0 with the requirements of the position at hand.<\/p>\n

One of the dangers of how objectives were used in the past was the focus on what the candidate was looking for, rather than what value he\/she could bring to the company. The summary statement should articulate who you are, who you help and why it is important. The best starting point in crafting one that is effective is to think about how your expertise has contributed to your organization as a whole. Then outline which skills, initiatives and traits made it happen. It will likely take several hours to grasp what an impactful summary statement looks like for you; expect to modify it several times throughout your job hunt based on what you are applying for and where. You won\u2019t be changing who you are or who you help, but may modify what value that presents to the beliefs and character of each company you reach out to.<\/p>\n

DO\u2019S & DON\u2019TS OF THE SUMMARY STATEMENT<\/h3>\n

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