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Because you have no guarantee that anyone will read below your Summary, it must send the right message. The Summary I used when I was a job seeker is inserted below.
I begin with my beliefs about work, sharing two quotes about the power of persistence and sustained thinking to overcome problems. Whenever I’m asked, “Tell me about yourself,” I share these quotes.
I created a summary which anticipates the Hiring Manager’s Secrets, namely, Have I made money? Have I saved money? Have I increased productivity? How have I made a difference in the past? I follow each bullet with examples that answer those questions.
Because few people understand what an individual can do better than past managers, I included two manager’s quotes.
I then share three of the findings from my Gallup’s Strengths Finder Assessment. I also attached a copy of the Assessment to my profile.
When I was in the job market three years ago, I attached examples of my work. (Just ensure that no proprietary information from past employers is included in those attachments.)
Because everyone’s experiences are different, you may want to consider describing,
- How you’ve made a difference in prior positions.
- Awards you’ve received and why you received them.
- Obstacles you’ve overcome.
- Other Achievements.
Your summary and your entire LinkedIn profile should demonstrate how you are different from other candidates.
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Clark Finnical is the author of the first job hunting book written by a veteran job seeker.
Job hunting books were solely written by HR managers and recruiters in the past.
“Job Hunting Secrets” was written by a five-time job seeker who has walked in your shoes.
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