This section is where you will expand on a few of your skills, experience, achievements and knowledge. Your focus here is to take only a few items from the resume to highlight what you can do, how this relates to the position and why you would be a good candidate. The goal is to get the reader interested enough in you to read your resume.
There are three formats you can use for the main section;
Paragraph, Bullet point list, or “T-bar” style. Choosing the format will depend on your preference, which showcases your skills and abilities the best and what you know of the reader.
The “T-style”
| You Want | I have |
| Experienced professional with excellent leadership skills. | An approachable manager with exceptional communication skills. |
| Experience with diverse workforce management. | A proven track record of working in a diverse, highly non- exempt workforce. |
| Good working knowledge of HR law. | Familiarity with Worker’s Compensation, LOA laws and knowledge of Federal & State Employment. |
| Manage the company’s benefit plans, performance appraisal process. | Managed benefits administration, recruiting, training, and staff retention. |
| Good working knowledge of HR issues and best practices. | Active member of the Society for Human Resources Management and the New England Human Resources Association. |
| Design and implement HR policies and procedures to advance Abacard as an employer of choice. | Developed numerous strategies and tactics to attract and retain top class employees while managing costs, and improving employee satisfaction. |