Question

Which statements correctly describe the summary section of a résumé?
It should state your overall qualifications.
It should be between 10 and 15 sentences long.
It typically follows the name block.
It is an optional section.

Answer 1

Correct: 1, 3, and 4.

- 1 (correct): A summary should concisely state your overall qualifications and strengths.
- 3 (correct): It typically appears at the top of the résumé, just below the name/contact block.
- 4 (correct): It’s optional—some people use a summary, others use an objective, skills section, or none.

Statement 2 is incorrect: a résumé summary should be brief (usually 2–4 sentences or a short bullet list), not 10–15 sentences.