The Headline Summary
Your resume should start with a "headline summary." It is a very brief summary of what you have to offer as a job candidate. It should be less than two sentences:
- It should advertise your abilities.
- Be broad enough that you can elaborate on them in the rest of the resume.
- Mention anything specific that you know the employer is looking for or any substantial life achievement relevant to the job that will make you stand out as a candidate.
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