<h2>Understanding the Resume Summary Statement</h2>

<p>So what exactly is a resume summary statement?</p>

<p>A resume summary statement is similar to an objective statement in that it is a quick way for a job seeker to catch a hiring manager&rsquo;s attention by summarizing critical information at the top of your resume in an easy to read format.</p>

<p><strong><em>Before we go any further, I want to stop you right now. A &ldquo;<a href="http://theinterviewguys.com/objective-for-resume/" target="_blank">Resume Objective</a>&rdquo; and &ldquo;Resume Summary Statement&rdquo; are NOT interchangeable. They are, in fact, two very different things and should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be confused.</em></strong></p>

<p>Resume statements essentially are just<strong>&nbsp;a few short</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>well worded</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>well targeted sentences that summarize your skills and experiences</strong>.</p>

<p>Sometimes called &ldquo;Qualification Summaries&rdquo; or even just &ldquo;Competencies,&rdquo; these two or three sentences can, when done right, give you a real advantage in the hiring game.</p>

<p><strong><em>I don&rsquo;t get it. I&rsquo;m already qualified to do the job. What&rsquo;s the point? Can&rsquo;t they just read my resume and get that information themselves?</em></strong></p>

<p>Absolutely.But remember, hiring managers are often going through dozens, if not hundreds of resumes per available job, so anything that can make their job easier is a good thing.</p>
