One of the points I try to "hit" in resume writing tips regards making things EASIER for employers to find the "good stuff" you have to offer.
Lately, I have seen some resumes online that create a whole sub-category.
It's called a "Summary Resume" and most times includes "complete resume available by request" or something like that. And if you are going to post your resume on job boards, it's not the best tactic. It creates unneeded distance, making an employer take another step just to find out more about you.
In the "Summary Resume," someone puts "short versions" of what he/she has done. Further, there is no "summary" of skills (ironic, perhaps?) that makes an employer get a clearer picture of what someone has to offer. Instead, there are single sentence descriptions under anonymous employers that leave out key accomplishments and details.
Please keep in mind that I am not referencing "Confidential" resumes here. That's a different type - and people are leaving things out to protect themselves - not to try and keep people from getting valued information.
That's not the case with "Summary Resumes."
1. They are short, and contain "Some" information
-Note that the term "some" is a danger - what is enough? If you provide "some" information about your skills or experience, is that adequate? What have you left out?
2. They usually have contact information for a person, or at least that person's name
-Thus, any confidentiality is gone.
3. They ask for someone to contact them to GET the full resume
-So, people are asked to take an "extra" step.
If you are comfortable in posting a resume with your name on it on job boards, make it the FULL resume. With a summary resume, you are leaving information out, and asking employers to contact you to "fill in the gaps." Some will do that, but others may not take the time. And you may lose opportunities. Chances are, if you are posting on the job boards, you WANT to be contacted. However, your skills, education and experience are what will drive employers to make that contact.
Don't ask people to "guess" if you have what they need.
Let those folks SEE the good you have to offer! With a FULL Resume.
It makes their decision easier, and you a more viable candidate.
And a "Summary Resume" is not a step that will help in that process.
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