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Career Summary

By Alison Doyle, About.com

Definition: A career summary is an section of your resume that includes a brief overview of your experience, skills, and accomplishments targeted to the job you are applying for. It's important to take the time to write a career summary that is a strong match with your jobs of interest.

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