Resume Writing Tips: Nowadays, finding a job is no less than a battle. Thousands of people apply for each post. In such a situation, despite having excellent talent, you do not get an interview call just because your resume gets lost somewhere in the crowd. But did you know that just one line in your resume can change the whole game? Experts believe that a special line written at the top of the resume can immediately draw the attention of the recruiter (HR). Let us know what that line is and how to write it...

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Where do most people make mistakes?

Most of us start our resume with 'Objective' or 'Summary', in which clichés are written. Like- 'I am a hardworking person and want to take your company forward...' HR does not have enough time to read all this. They have to see what great work you have done in your previous job and how you can be of use to their company.

After all, which line is that?

Be sure to write a professional summary or career highlights at the beginning of the resume. Like- 'Results driven professional with proven ability to solve problems, learn quickly and deliver measurable outcomes.' If you are a fresher then you can write, 'Quick learner with strong communication skills and a passion for solving real world problems.' This line tells HR in a few seconds who you are and what value you can provide to the company.

Make this line according to your field

Marketing or Sales: '5 years of sales experience, which increased the company's business and revenue by 40% last year..'

Customer Support: "Customer service expert who drove customer satisfaction to 95% through better interactions."

Fresher: 'Boosted page followers by 50% with social media management during college projects and internships.'

3 big benefits of writing this line

1. Nowadays, big companies use software (ATS) to shortlist resumes. When you put important keywords and numbers like SEO, traffic or sales in your line, your resume can pass through the software instantly.
2. According to a research, HR looks at any resume only for 6 seconds. This one line can compel them to read the entire resume.
3. While others may be just writing their praises, you can prove your worth by talking directly in numbers.

Why does HR give so much importance to this line?

The first part most recruiters look at when they open a resume is the top section. If only name, address and mobile number are visible in the beginning then the resume may look simple. But when there is a strong professional summary at the beginning, it becomes easier for HR to understand your profile. This is the reason that many times, out of two candidates with similar qualifications, the one whose resume is presented in a better way gets the interview call.

How to write a professional summary?

Your summary should be short, clear and effective. This may include your key skills, experience, strengths and the benefits you can provide to the company. Keep in mind that the summary should not be more than 2-3 lines long.

Disclaimer: This article has been written only for the purpose of providing general career and resume related information. Adding one line to any resume does not guarantee an interview call or a job. The candidate's qualification, experience, skills, job requirements and the selection process of the company also play an important role. While applying for a job, prepare the resume according to your profile and field.