How to Write a Resume Summary That Feels Like You

A strong resume summary gives a reader a useful first impression of your work. It is a short introduction to the value you bring, not a list of every skill you have.

Start with the work you do best

Name your role or area of experience, then choose one or two strengths that make your contribution clear. Use language you would actually say in a conversation.

Add proof and direction

Replace broad claims with evidence, then connect your background to the kind of role you want next. Read the summary aloud and remove anything that could describe anyone.