Nail the First Impression: Strong Resume Summary with ChatGPT
That awkward little blurb at the top where you sell yourself in three sentences or less.
Now that your experience section is looking solid, let’s fix the part everyone dreads: the resume summary. It can feel like a weird mix of bragging and guessing. Too much feels cringe, too little feels bland. But it’s your first impression, your digital handshake, your quick “Hey, here’s what I do and why I’m actually pretty great.”
What makes a good summary:
Your summary needs to answer what every recruiter is thinking:
“Is this person worth my time?”
It should:
Be under 3 sentences (generally)
Use the exact job title (to help you pass ATS!)
You can read more about it in this part of my issue:
Highlight your most relevant skills, achievements, or industries
Match the tone and language of the job description
Show clear value to the employer
How GPT can help:
Try this prompt:
Create a compelling professional summary under 3 sentences for my resume using the information below. Emphasize my [number of years] of experience and key strengths relevant to [target job role] at [target company]. [Paste your current resume bullet points here.]
You can also paste the job description. ChatGPT can identify the most relevant strengths from your profile and bring them forward, helping you create a summary that immediately aligns with what the employer is looking for.
Here are some examples:
🎓 If you are new grad, sell potential:
Finance intern with experience in financial analysis and forecasting at comapny xxx. Skilled in Excel, SQL, and financial modeling, with a strong understanding of budgeting, reporting, and performance metrics. Eager to contribute analytical thinking and attention to detail in a high-impact finance role.
💼 If you are experienced professionals, sell results:
Marketing professional with 3 years of experience developing content strategies and managing social media growth for consumer brands. Built and executed content calendars that drove a 60% increase in engagement and doubled follower count in under a year. Proficient in Canva, Hootsuite, and social analytics.
Coming Up Next: Final resume check + mock interview
That’s it for today! Next time, we’ll use GPT to review your whole resume and help you get interview-ready with tailored questions and feedback.
Email me back to let us know what you think or what you’d like to see next!