Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A well-crafted resume can make your job application shine. And no resume is complete without a summary statement. A summary ...

Dear Sam: I have a question about a qualifications summary versus an objective statement. I hear experts say both ways are the "best" and don't use the other. Which is correct? Does it depend on the ...

It’s been well established that the good ol’ objective statement has gone out of fashion in the world of resumes. But what’s all this about its replacement—the summary statement? Depending on who you ...

There’s an old adage for writers pitching a movie in Hollywood: If the premise can’t fit on the back of a business card, it’s dead in the water. That’s maxim holds true for your resume, as well.

The Summary of Qualifications section on your resume contains three to five brief statements that say why you're the best prospect for the job you want (your job objective). What Goes in Your Summary ...

Dear Sam: Should I open my resume with a qualifications summary or an objective statement? Does it depend on the position? I feel a qualifications summary is not specific enough and doesn’t say what ...