A summary isolates five or six key attributes about your primary qualifications. The summary is placed near the top of your resume. Pick the qualifications that best demonstrates why an employer should hire you and assemble it into five or six sentences for your summary section. It is acceptable to leave off an objective if you use a clear, concise summary section.
Write short, brief statements (one-liners)
A short phrase should describe your profession
Followed by a statement of broad or specialized expertise
Followed by 2 or 3 additional statement related to any of the following:
breadth or depth of skills
unique mix of skills
range of environments in which you have experience
a special or well-documented accomplishment
a sentence describing your professional objective or interest
Examples:
Over ten years as an organizational catalyst/training design consultant with a track record of producing extraordinary results for more than 20 national and community-based organizations. A commitment to human development and community services. Energetic self-starter with excellent analytical, organizational and creative skills.
Commander, Chief Executive Officer of the US Navy, Atlantic Fleet. Expertise in all areas of management, with a proven record of unprecedented accomplishment. Proven senior-level experience in executive decision-making, policy direction, and strategic business planning. Experience in congressional relations, financial and personnel management, research and development, and aerospace engineering. Extensive knowledge of government military requirements in systems and equipment