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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.