I’ve been a management consultant for three years and am trying to pivot into a different industry than consulting. I didn’t used to have a “summary” section on my resume, but now that I’m trying to switch industries, I’m thinking about including. A 2-3 sentence one that highlights transferable skills. Thoughts on including a “summary” section for industry transitioners?

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Yes, a summary or “profile” section is a great way to tell employers who you are and what you want to do. Earlier this week a recruiter gave me great advice: make it specific, something that expresses what you believe or your point of view so employers “get” you. What do you do that’s better or different from other people? Tell them what you love to do and why. It will help your resume stand out.

The other part you need to consider is the body of your resume. Don’t just list job responsibilities (if your resume sounds like a boring job description, it will get ignored). Instead, be specific and list accomplishments, achievements, things you delivered. Use metrics if you have them (e.g., “improved open rates by 45% year-over-year”). Show what you brought to the table and how you made the role come alive.

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