Resume Objective vs Summary — Which Should You Use?

Resume Objective

A 2-3 sentence statement about your career goals. Best for freshers, career changers, and those re-entering the workforce.

Professional Summary

A 3-5 line highlight reel of your experience. Best for experienced candidates. Include your title, years of experience, top skills, and one key achievement.

Which to Use?

Under 2 years of experience: objective. Two years or more: summary.