From the course: Writing a Tech Resume

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Summary or objective

Summary or objective

From the course: Writing a Tech Resume

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Summary or objective

- Several years ago it was common to see a one or two-sentence summary or objective at the top of a candidate's resume. In these sentences, the candidate would provide a quick introduction to themselves and what type of job qualifications they had. But should you include this section or is this outdated? A summary section can provide a quick overview of your skill set and qualifications, allowing recruiters to easily know whether you'll be a match for a role. So a well-written summary can potentially help you get noticed by a recruiter. A summary section can be useful if you have skills that are worth highlighting at the top of your resume. An objective section in contrast is a statement of your career goal. What type of role are you looking to obtain? An objective section can be useful if you have limited work experience, so if you've just graduated college, this can be a useful section to include. Your objective…

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