Summary section in one-page resume

yzT

For some time I've been thinking about this, and now that I'm editing my resume... let's ask!

Do you really see the summary section useful when the resume's length is just one page? In my opinion it's only worth when I can't send a cover letter, otherwise I don't think it makes so much sense. What do you guys think?

CyberfiSecurity

Traditionally resume should not be more than 2 pages. However, nowadays it is impossible. People switch jobs more frequently, schools, certifications and so on. The summary is a useful because it describes about you instead of the jobs you previously held.

yzT

If the resume is 2 pages or longer I understand it's necessary, but I'm speaking about single-page resumes.

yzT

bump!

I'd like to heard more opinions about this

kohr-ah

I kept it in mine when it was 1 page. This give a short summary about me and what I know. Then the jobs below go into more detail about my accomplishments.

puertorico1985

I do not have a summary section on my resume, and mine is exactly two pages. I would like to shorten it one day, but it is as long as it is, because of the multiple jobs I have had during the years. That and my certs take up about 1/4 of one of the pages. I usually include a summary on a cover page if one is sent.

GoodBishop

I would say the summary section is important, and should be at the top. It is important enough to make the resume go from one page to two pages.

yzT

I'm still looking for more opinions about this. I'm really having a hard time every time I'm editing my resume

Rising Force

My opinion on it is this:

If you are completely comfortable with your on-the-job accomplishments being solely what sells you on your resume, you could probably be comfortable removing it. If you are not completely comfortable with your job history doing that for you, you may want to consider finding a way to work-in a concise, albeit brief summary of yourself. If, of course, your need for space constitutes the brevity. Sometimes, a simple re-wording throughout your job history details can free-up space needed to add some length to another area, such as your Summary section.