Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Tips for Writing a Compelling Resume Summary

Posted by Orange Resume on 25 Jan 2025

A summary of your resume, a headline and objective are crucial elements in a well-formatted resume. They’re the first thing that a hiring manager will look at and must be designed to fit the job you’re applying for. We at Orange Resume, we specialize in providing resume writing services to aid you in standing out from your competition. In this post, we’ll give you guidelines on how to write an effective resume summary, headline and objectives.

How to write a resume Headline

A headline for your resume is a short statement in the upper right corner of your resume which summarizes your skills and qualifications with a catchy and captivating manner.

  1. Keep it brief: A resume headline should be a short description. Limit it to a few words or a brief sentence.
  2. Utilize keywords: Choose keywords that are relevant to the job you’re applying for. This will make your resume be read by recruiters as well as applicant tracking systems (ATS).
  3. Tailor it to the job: Tailor your resume headline to the job that you’re applying to. Highlight the skills and experience which are relevant to the position.
  4. Create something new: Think outside the box in your headline, and make it stand out.
  5. Seek professional help: If you’re struggling to write your resume’s headline, or you need assistance with tailoring it to your work you’re applying for, consider getting assistance from a professional at Orange Resume.

How to Write a Resume Objective

A objective for your resume is a paragraph that you include at the beginning of your resume, which will explain your goals for your career and the job you’re applying for.

  1. Keep it brief Your resume’s objective should be a brief statement. Limit it to a couple of paragraphs or bullet points.
  2. Customize it for the job Make sure you tailor your resume’s objective to the specific job which you’re applying. Explain how you can contribute to the goals of the company.
  3. Be specific: Tell us about your career goals and how they align with the job you’re applying to.
  4. Find help from a professional you’re struggling with writing your resume’s objectives or assistance with tailoring it for the job, consider seeking professional help from Orange Resume.

How to Write a Resume Summary

A resume summary is a concise statement that appears at the beginning of your resume that highlights your experience and qualifications. It should be just a few sentences or bullets and will highlight your most relevant qualifications and accomplishments.

  1. Keep it simple The resume summary should be a brief summary of your qualifications and experience. Limit it to just a few sentences or bullet points.
  2. Use keywords: Include keywords relevant to the job which you’re looking for. This will help your resume be noticed by hiring managers as well as applications tracking software (ATS).
  3. Customize it for the job Make your resume’s summary more tailored to the specific position that you’re applying to. Include the relevant skills and experience which are most relevant to the job.
  4. Include your most recent and relevant experience You should highlight the most recent and relevant experiences. This will show the hiring manager that you have the skills and experience they’re looking for.
  5. Seek professional help: If you’re struggling with writing your resume’s summary or require assistance in tailoring it for the position, you might want to seek out professional assistance from Orange Resume.

Following these steps, you can create a resume summary, headline, and objective that effectively highlights your qualifications and experience. Tailor them to the specific job that you’re applying for and ask for help from a professional. Orange Resume can also assist you in writing your resume and ensure the resume is distinct other applicants.

In addition to a solid summary including a headline, objective, and a summary, make sure to also include relevant experience, education, and skills in your résumé. Use powerful action verbs to explain your previous responsibilities and achievements, and also make sure to quantify your accomplishments as often as you can. For example, instead of saying "Helped customers with their inquiries," say "Assisted over 100 customers per week with their product or service related inquiries, resulting in an increase of 20% in satisfaction ratings for customers.

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