One resume error cost job | 9 Tip to write best Resume Summary

The first impression is the last. Then quote, now the HR fact. The first thing that HR sees in your CV is your summary. A few guidelines are followed to make a job-ready resume.

1. Start with a strong line 

Give a strong start to your CV. The first few words should make HR shake hands with your persona. How to do it?  If you are experienced, jot down the impact you had in your company. For Ex- ‘Cut 40% costs, boosted 70% sales’

For freshers, you can use traits like. ‘Positive’, ‘self-motivated’, ‘hardworking’, etc. 

2. Industry related word

Know about the position where you will be working. Know industry jargon. For example, for a content marketer words like SEO, LSI tags, and Algorithms are a must to add to a CV. This will give them an edge over others. 

3. Your background

Knowing and expressing yourself is an art. For a professional, know all that you and your team have achieved and how you can express it in a self-possessed way. 

For a fresher, try to figure out generic skills like team management, and communication. Figure out a few instances where you worked out your skills.

4. Keep it short and crispy

What if for a 100-page book, I give you a 50-page summary? Unhelpful. Similarly, a 1 pager CV should not have half a page summary. 2-3 line summary at maximum—every word matters. So try to keep it crisp and short.

5. Stick to the job title

Don’t make a generic statement. Do not write the same summary for every job profile. Every organization showcases a different value, and every job requires a different skill set. The best thing is to jot down all the keywords related to the industry and those given in the job description. 

6. Use verbs

Begin your sentences with strong action verbs to convey a sense of initiative and accomplishment. For example, instead of saying "Responsible for," you could say "Led" or "Implemented.

7. Read your summary well

Remember to know what you have written. You will surely get shortlisted after following all the tips. Be ready for back questions by HR. That is why you should read the resume and then revise the key concepts of the skills mentioned in it 

8. General principle used to draft a resume

• Omit personal pronouns, such as ‘I’ or ‘my’, directly start with your summary

• Depict yourself using adjectives

• Avoid overused clichés, opting for unique and compelling descriptions.

9. Template that works well 

Any strong template should follow the following template. 

[adjective/trait(s)][your job title][your experience/ tier 1 college or specilisation (for fresher)]. Eager to support/grow/assist/etc. [company name(personalised)][your objective to join the company],[your key achievement(s)].

Conclusion

Writing a Professional summary is the best way to attract the eye of the HR and help him to hire you. In this article, we have provided you much a lot of tips that will help you to get a perfect shortlist. All the best. 

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