The Problem Of Having A Vague Career Summary

The Problem Of Having A Vague Career Summary Writing an objective or career summary can be one of the hardest sections to write in a resume. Why? It is often the shortest part of your resume, so it shouldnt be hard, right? Unfortunately, it can be very difficult for people because you have to briefly summarize why an employer should hire you. When it gets to the point that it is too difficult to write a tailored, specific summary, some people will give up and just write a vague or generalized one. While this is certainly an option for people, there are problems with it. Some of these include: Confusing or Unclear: If your career summary is vague or generalized, it can become unclear to your potential employers what your focus actually is. You dont want to make it harder for your potential employers to see what your goal is. They are looking through dozens (or hundreds!) of resumes, and if it is too hard for them to understand what you are saying, they probably wont take the time to go through the rest of your resume. Looks Lazy:  Besides being unclear, a vague summary can look just plain lazy. It can look like you didnt take time to research the position, and that can cause employers to feel like you dont care about the role, or their time. Now that you know some of the problems with having a vague objective, here are some ways that you can fix it so you have a specific, tailored objective that will impress employers. Maintain a clear focus: Be very clear about what it is you want to do. Briefly add some tangible experiences that pertain to this role. Show your expertise and brand! Research: Do some research on   the position so you know what you are talking about. Add similar qualities that you possess to the summary as it will help you stand out more. That is it.   You just need to be willing to take the time and do the work and you will end up with an impressive focus and summary that will help keep potential employers reading and interested in your resume, and you.