The Power of Three: Writing a Resume Summary, Headline, and Objective

Posted by Broken Hill Resume on 31 Dec 2025

A summary of your resume, a headline and goal are all important components of a properly formatted resume. They are the first things that hiring managers see and should be tailored to the specific job that you’re applying for. Here at Broken Hill Resume, we specialize in offering resume writing assistance to ensure that you stand out your competition. In this post, we’ll go over the best practices for writing a the perfect resume headline, summary and objective.

How to write a resume Headline

A headline for your resume is a short headline at the top of your resume that outlines your skills and qualifications with a catchy and captivating way.

  1. Make it concise Your resume’s headline should be a concise statement. Keep it to a few words or a short sentence.
  2. Use keywords: Use keywords pertinent to the position you’re applying for. This will allow your resume to be seen by managers who are hiring as well as the applicant tracking system (ATS).
  3. Customize it for the job Your resume’s headline should be tailored to the job you’re applying for. Highlight your experience and skills which are relevant to the job.
  4. Make it unique: Create a new headline with your headline . Make your headline stand out.
  5. Ask for help from a professional you’re struggling to write your resume’s headline or assistance in tailoring it for the work you’re applying for, consider getting assistance from a professional at Broken Hill Resume.

How to write a resume Objective

A resume objective is a statement on your resume’s top, which explains your career goals and the specific job you’re applying for.

  1. Keep it brief Resume objectives should be a brief statement. Keep it to a few sentences or bullet points.
  2. Make it specific to the job You can tailor your resume’s objectives to the specific position you’re applying for. Tell how you will assist the company’s mission.
  3. Be specific: Tell us about your goals for your career and how they are aligned with the job you’re applying for.
  4. Get help from a professional: If you’re struggling to write your resume’s objectives or help tailoring it to the jobrequirements, you should seek out professional help from Broken Hill Resume.

How to Write a Resume Summary

A resume summary is a concise description at the top of your resume, which summarises your skills and qualifications. It should be just a few sentences or bullets and should emphasize your most pertinent qualifications and accomplishments.

  1. Make it short Your resume should consist of a concise summary of your experience and qualifications. Limit it to just a few sentences (or bullet points).
  2. Keywords: Make sure you use keywords that are relevant to the position that you’re applying to. This will help your resume be seen by hiring managers and applications tracking software (ATS).
  3. Tailor it to the job Make your resume’s summary more tailored to match the job that you’re applying to. Include the relevant skills and experience that are most relevant to the job.
  4. Highlight your most recent and relevant experience You should highlight the most recent and relevant experiences. This will convince the manager who is hiring you that you’ve got the expertise and experience they’re seeking.
  5. Get help from a professional: If you’re struggling to write your resume’s cover letter or assistance with structuring it for the job, consider seeking professional assistance from Broken Hill Resume.

With these suggestions, you can create an effective resume summary, headline and objective that highlights your qualifications and experience. Make them specific to the job you’re applying for and ask for help from a professional. Broken Hill Resume can also assist you in writing your resume and ensure your application stands out from your competition.

Along with a powerful summary including a headline, objective, and a summary, make sure to also include relevant work experience, education and abilities in your résumé. Make use of strong action verbs to highlight your previous duties and accomplishments, and quantify your achievements whenever possible. For example, instead of telling the world that you "Helped customers with inquiries," say "Assisted over 100 customers each week with service or product related questions, which resulted in an increase of 20% in satisfaction ratings for customers.

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