Difference Between Resume Objective & Resume Summary (know what to use)

Your resume profile (objective vs summary) is the first section the recruiter will really read and if it doesn’t get them hooked then the rest of your resume doesn’t really make much difference.
 
There are two standard types of resume profiles:

●Professional objective
●Professional summary

1. Resume Summary

The professional summary is basically a holistic overview of your work experience, skills, and job expertise. If you have a lot of work experience, this is the statement to choose.

A resume summary is a short paragraph at the top of a resume. Experienced job seekers can use it to present their professional highlights and key achievements. The resume summary statement gives hiring managers a snapshot of the candidate’s skills and expertise. It consists of 3–5 hard-hitting sentences. It highlights your work history and key achievements to demonstrate to the recruiter what results you’re able to deliver. As such it’s suitable for more experienced candidates.

Professional Resume Summary Examples (25+ Statements)

https://zety.com/blog/resume-summary

2. Resume Objective

The professional objective is based more on general knowledge and skills and focused more on your career goals. This statement works well for career changers and entry-level candidates.
A resume objective, or a professional objective as it’s often referred to, is a brief paragraph that shows the recruiter how your skills turn you into a perfect fit for the position. Most of the time, it’s recommended for candidates writing resumes for entry-level positions, or who want to change careers.

50+ Resume Objective Examples: Career Objectives for All Jobs

https://zety.com/blog/resume-objective

Whichever you choose, keep them short (5 sentences max) and include your key skills and accomplishments.

More Resources

• Resume Objective VS Summary Statement

There are distinct differences between the two and when you’re writing a resume it is important to know which one you should use and how you should construct it.

https://t.co/laOUs7PGpt

• Resume Objective and Summary highlights a different set of goals and serves a different purpose.

The voice, use of metrics, goals, and purpose of the two introductory statements (objective vs summary) is different.

https://t.co/viZo8j06xg

• HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME OBJECTIVE [15+ EXAMPLES]

Should you use a resume objective, summary, or profile?

Should this section be a written paragraph or short bullets?

What information should you include (and what should you leave out)?

https://t.co/z203L2kMvv

• What Is A Resume Summary?
  A resume summary is a short statement which highlights key points in your qualifications.

What Is A Resume Objective?
A resume objective is a statement of your goals for employment.

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