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How to Write a Great Profile Statement for your Resume More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Nikki Patnoe | permalink
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One of the most important things you can do to make your resume attractive to employers is to start it off with a short, powerful Profile Statement. This profile statement is meant to take the plac...

For further reading: http://gthiringsolutions.ca/blog/jobsearch101/how-to-write-a-great-profile-statement-for-your-resume/ ^[1]

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How To Write a Professional Profile | Resume Genius More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Synaptic Sponge Arstechnica Team Egg Roll | permalink
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A professional profile enhances the readability of your resume making it hiring manager-friendly. Learn how to draft the perfect professional profile here.

For further reading: https://resumegenius.com/resume/professional-profile-resume-help ^[2]

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How to Create a Strong Resume Profile Statement More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Peggy Hollingshead | permalink
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In today's job market, to stand out, you should consider writing a resume profile statement instead of a traditional resume objective statement.

For further reading: http://careerrocketeer.com/2010/10/how-to-create-strong-profile-statement.html ^[3]

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How to Include a Profile Statement on Your Resume More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Ultraviolent | permalink
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Resume profile examples for a variety of different jobs, plus tips and advice for writing a profile for your resume.

For further reading: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/profiles/a/resume-profile-examples.htm ^[4]

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Pros and Cons: Resume Profile vs. Resume Objective More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Mervyn Davis | permalink
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Information on using resume profiles and resume objectives, including which to use, how to write a resume profile, plus examples.

For further reading: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumes/a/resume-profile.htm ^[5]

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Add a profile section to your resume to catch the attention of hiring managers - Idealist Careers More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Jay Huff | permalink
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We're amazed at how some of the simplest tactics seem to have the greatest impact on our ability to find new opportunities.

For further reading: http://idealistcareers.org/add-a-profile-section-to-the-top-of-your-resume-to-catch-the-attention-of-hiring-managers/ ^[6]

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Resume Writing: Objectives, Summaries or Professional Profiles More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Peter Richold | permalink
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Everyone needs a resume when job hunting. Learn which resume formats the experts prefer and how to effectively write summary statements, your employment history, and other sections. Then browse our sample resumes and use our resume template to write your own.

For further reading: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/resumewriting/5 ^[7]

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6 Small Résumé Changes That Have a Big Impact More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by H Lodders | permalink
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Minor modifications could result in a significant change in your job search.
Tags: Alison Green,resumes,careers,job searching,employment
For further reading: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/02/03/6-small-resume-changes-that-have-a-big-impact ^[8]

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Ultraviolent, Peter Richold, Jay Huff, Synaptic Sponge Arstechnica Team Egg Roll, Nikki Patnoe, Peggy Hollingshead, H Lodders, Mervyn Davis

References & Citations

1. http://gthiringsolutions.ca/blog/jobsearch101/how-to-write-a-great-profile-statement-for-your-resume/

2. https://resumegenius.com/resume/professional-profile-resume-help

3. http://careerrocketeer.com/2010/10/how-to-create-strong-profile-statement.html

4. http://jobsearch.about.com/od/profiles/a/resume-profile-examples.htm

5. http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumes/a/resume-profile.htm

6. http://idealistcareers.org/add-a-profile-section-to-the-top-of-your-resume-to-catch-the-attention-of-hiring-managers/

7. http://www.gcflearnfree.org/resumewriting/5

8. http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/02/03/6-small-resume-changes-that-have-a-big-impact