NEW HERE? LEARN MORE
closeclose
Last visit was: 25 Apr 2024, 13:06 It is currently 25 Apr 2024, 13:06
Decision Tracker
My Rewards
New posts
New comers' posts

Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel

A summary section in the resume

SORT BY:
Date
Kudos
avatar
travisz
Manager
Manager
Joined: 31 Jul 2011
Posts: 61
Own Kudos [?]: 1 [0]
Given Kudos: 3
Send PM
A summary section in the resume [#permalink] New post   16 Sep 2012, 21:08
I am debating on whether to have a summary at the top of the resume.

I am thinking of something like:

"An engineer with extensive experiences at three medical device startups seeking admission to xx MBA program to further career in healthcare and entrepreneurship."

I am not sure if it is really necessary and helpful. What do you guys think?
User avatar
cheetarah1980
VP
VP
Joined: 24 Aug 2010
Status:Current Student
Posts: 1332
Own Kudos [?]: 447 [0]
Given Kudos: 74
Location: United States
Schools: Kellogg '14 (A) Wharton '14 (A) Stanford '14 (D) Booth '14 (M)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
WE:Sales (Consumer Products)
Send PM
Reviews Badge
Re: A summary section in the resume [#permalink] New post   16 Sep 2012, 21:17
travisz wrote:
I am debating on whether to have a summary at the top of the resume.

I am thinking of something like:

"An engineer with extensive experiences at three medical device startups seeking admission to xx MBA program to further career in healthcare and entrepreneurship."

I am not sure if it is really necessary and helpful. What do you guys think?

I think it's unnecessary. You're stating why you want to go to the school in your career goals essay. No need to be repetitive. Save that space for all of the professional and academic accomplishments you need to include in the resume.
avatar
travisz
Manager
Manager
Joined: 31 Jul 2011
Posts: 61
Own Kudos [?]: 1 [0]
Given Kudos: 3
Send PM
Re: A summary section in the resume [#permalink] New post   16 Sep 2012, 21:21
Make sense, Thanks man.

I was thinking since the interviewer will only have my resume, it is helpful to have a short summary. Plus, it is not obvious that the companies are startups.
User avatar
cheetarah1980
VP
VP
Joined: 24 Aug 2010
Status:Current Student
Posts: 1332
Own Kudos [?]: 447 [0]
Given Kudos: 74
Location: United States
Schools: Kellogg '14 (A) Wharton '14 (A) Stanford '14 (D) Booth '14 (M)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
WE:Sales (Consumer Products)
Send PM
Reviews Badge
Re: A summary section in the resume [#permalink] New post   16 Sep 2012, 21:42
travisz wrote:
Make sense, Thanks man.

I was thinking since the interviewer will only have my resume, it is helpful to have a short summary. Plus, it is not obvious that the companies are startups.


No problem. FYI, I'm a woman. :-D

As for explaining your companies are startups simply put a description next to the company title (i.e. Technology startup specializing in iPhone apps, $10MM annual revenue, 25 employees). Takes up no additional lines in the resume, unlike a summary. HTH.
avatar
travisz
Manager
Manager
Joined: 31 Jul 2011
Posts: 61
Own Kudos [?]: 1 [0]
Given Kudos: 3
Send PM
Re: A summary section in the resume [#permalink] New post   16 Sep 2012, 21:48
cheetarah1980 wrote:
travisz wrote:
Make sense, Thanks man.

I was thinking since the interviewer will only have my resume, it is helpful to have a short summary. Plus, it is not obvious that the companies are startups.


No problem. FYI, I'm a woman. :-D

As for explaining your companies are startups simply put a description next to the company title (i.e. Technology startup specializing in iPhone apps, $10MM annual revenue, 25 employees). Takes up no additional lines in the resume, unlike a summary. HTH.


sorry!

thanks for the comments again.
User avatar
L
Admissionado
Admissionado
Joined: 30 Nov 2009
Posts: 9218
Own Kudos [?]: 2061 [0]
Given Kudos: 69
Location: Chicago, IL
Schools:Brown University, Harvard Business School
Send PM
Re: A summary section in the resume [#permalink] New post   16 Sep 2012, 23:55
Expert Reply
Yeah. Totally agree. Unnecessary. And a waste of space. Your resume is sooooo short, that EVERY line should be adding value.
GMAT Club Bot
gmatclubot
Re: A summary section in the resume [#permalink]
16 Sep 2012, 23:55

Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group | Emoji artwork provided by EmojiOne
Main navigation
GMAT Resources
Partners
MBA Resources
www.gmac.com|www.mba.com | | GMAT Club Rules | Terms and Conditions