Is a Professional Summary on Your Resume Really Necessary? Let's Discuss!

sudheerburra
Importance of a Professional Summary on a Resume

Do I really need to have a professional summary on my resume? Responsibilities undertaken in projects will be included in the professional summary, and both will be the same. Please suggest.
learningnovo
Resume: Subjectivity and Key Considerations

Resume writing is very subjective and depends on a lot of factors. If you have more than 5 years of experience, it is a good idea to provide a quick summary to the reader.

Clarification on Professional Summary and Responsibilities

Ques: Will the responsibilities carried out in projects be covered in the professional summary, and will both be the same?

Ans: No, they are different. Here’s an example to help you differentiate. Please revert if you still need more clarity.

SUMMARY:

• 16+ years of experience in Training and Instructional Designing
• Experience in setting up training departments, systems, processes, procedures, and monitoring & Learning Management Systems
• Learning Operations Plan, Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
• Training Needs Identification and Analysis, Course Strategy Design, Content Development
• Expertise in Training for Professional Skills, Behavioral Skills, Selling Skills, Voice and Accent, and Instructional Designing
• Certified Trainer (ISTD), Coach (BPI), Instructional Designer (Symbiosis), Counselor (Sanjivini)

Example of Some Responsibilities in a Particular Role (Each role will have multiple responsibilities)

• Responsible for the entire behavioral & professional skills training function
• Responsible for Trainers’ Evaluation, Feedback, Counseling, and Development
• Facilitate programs for different branches and Head Office for Managers and above
• Conduct Organizational level TNI and TNA and convert them into a quarterly training calendar
• Create new Training SOP and propose new training evaluation methodology
• Ensure all trainers comply with the training SOPs guidelines and maintain 95% training adherence
• Conduct ‘Train the Trainer’ workshops for Soft Skills & Sales Trainers and SMEs

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