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The summary statement on a resume is usually used in place of an objective, although both can be used.  The objective is used to convey to an employer what you want to accomplish in the job.  The summary statement is exactly what it sounds like, a summary of who you are and what you can do.  We’ll start with a few guidelines and then work on writing your statement.

Writing a solid resume can seem like a daunting task, but if you follow these steps, you can have a first draft completed in very little time.  Once you have that draft, let it sit for a day, and then go back  and revise it with an eye towards grammar and conciseness, then ask a family member, friend, academic advisor, etc. to review it for you and make suggestions.

Common practice in writing resumes dictates that you put an objective line at the beginning, just after all of your contact information.  While the objective line may not be necessary for people who have been in the workplace for a long time and have lots of experience and credentials, it is important for people with less experience or who are just getting out of college.  We’re going to focus here on writing a good objective line.

The Experience section of your resume is very important -  it shows what you have done in the past and allows the employer to know what skills you will bring with you if you’re hired. So you want this section to be in top shape before you send out your resume.