resume basics

Summary

Should you have one? That is up to you. Space on your resume is precious. Do you want to waste precious space on text that is unlikely to be read?

However, many candidates feel it presents a useful overall summary. If you do want to include one there are some factors you must keep in mind. If you get it wrong, including an opening statement can be worse than not putting anything at all. Of the four "personal statements" above, only one is acceptable. The last one is short and factual.

Next: Keep it factual