
Apr 5, 2016 ● Peter Jones
Should You Include a Summary on Your Resume?
Gone are the old days of the “Objective” paragraph at the top of a resume. Everywhere you look, job gurus are insisting that the “Summary” statement is the next new thing. Does that mean we should all run out and add one to our resumes? Not exactly.
In some cases, it’s just a matter of fashion. Style, not substance. In those cases, it’s best to resist the trend and stick with the traditional. Here’s a primer for determining whether or not you need a summary statement—and, more importantly, whether one could help or hurt you.