The BEST Professional Summary Formula for Resume or LinkedIn!

Ah, a professional summary ✨ scientifically proven to improve your chances of getting an interview, or even a job! BUT-only when written CORRECTLY!
Doesn't matter if you're a seasoned professional, fresh graduate, making a career switch, etc., in this video I'll be walking you through everything you need to know to write an incredible professional summary for your resume, cover letter, linkedin, website, or just general networking.
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Perfect for anyone:
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0:00-0:40 INTRO
0:41-1:55 MISTAKES
1:56-2:25 STEP 1
2:26-2:45 STEP 2
2:46-3:17 STEP 3
3:17-4:37 STEP 4
4:38-5:16 RESULT
5:17-6:14 OUTRO
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ABOUT ERIN
Erin McGoff is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and content creator living in New York, NY. McGoff is passionate about making the world a better place through storytelling + democratizing access to quality career advice.
In 2021, her career advice went viral on the internet (tiktok.com/erinmcgoff) when she shared her template for the dreaded job interview question, "Tell Me About Yourself." Since then, Erin has continued to work full-time as a film director and editor, while also creating career advice content on the side. McGoff credits her success to her ability to research, passion for education, and personal experience as someone on both sides of hiring.
Upon graduating from film school, Erin received a fellowship from the Pulitzer Center to support her debut feature documentary about Laos, THIS LITTLE LAND OF MINES, which went on to receive festival accolades and international distribution. McGoff has also completed three short documentaries, SOUTHERN SUSTAINABILITY (2018), NEW YORK IS SILENT (Pulitzer Center, 2020), and DARROUZETT, TX (PBS, 2020). McGoff has worked with a variety of brands including Google, Meta, National Geographic, Capital One, Hilton, etc. You can view Erin's work at erinmcgoff.com
Today, she has 4.5m+ followers and continues to work to democratize access to quality career advice.
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  • @AdviceWithErin
    @AdviceWithErin Жыл бұрын

    follow me on instagram for daily career + life advice: instagram.com/advicewitherin

  • @freedomdance7
    @freedomdance7 Жыл бұрын

    "Dear company, let's cut a bull***. I really want to pay my bills and rent on time, save for retirement, pay for my children's education and be able to afford food and clothes. I have no desire to make work the meaning of my existence and your happiness. Money I need. That's why I want to work for you. Not for fame or glory, but for money. Because of the salary. Thank you."😁

  • @PandoraGill06

    @PandoraGill06

    2 ай бұрын

    If only we could all put that😂

  • @yucanative

    @yucanative

    2 ай бұрын

    😂😂 too bad we couldn't get away with that😂😂😂

  • @ellocohugo389

    @ellocohugo389

    15 күн бұрын

    I love it that is Great!!!

  • @dcw127
    @dcw127 Жыл бұрын

    Believe it or not I've had more interviews using a 1 page CV with a professional summary. It's short, sweet and definitely concise. I know during interviews that some employers have wondered "What's this guy's deal?" or "Do they know what they're doing here?". The professional summary, for me, is the punch. It's the answer, shows my intentions without giving it all away. Love it!

  • @divyadeepa1060

    @divyadeepa1060

    9 ай бұрын

    Can you please help me with the summary please

  • @ancienttempleofma

    @ancienttempleofma

    3 ай бұрын

    As someone who's worked with hr and resume services NO ONE will look at anything more than 1 pg

  • @SassyChiC25
    @SassyChiC255 ай бұрын

    You are the real deal🤝. My husband got a new job after watching your video. He rewrote his resume. He been fighting with his resume for the last 7 months. He rewrote his resume last week, Monday was his interview and today he got the job offer... You have been the only help i seen that takes thier time explaining how things work. Thank you so much. From me and my husband ❤

  • @jasonpotter2317

    @jasonpotter2317

    4 ай бұрын

    Do you have any idea on how to write a warehouse summary?

  • @SassyChiC25

    @SassyChiC25

    4 ай бұрын

    @@jasonpotter2317 yes, do you need help

  • @SassyChiC25

    @SassyChiC25

    4 ай бұрын

    @@jasonpotter2317 if your over 30 years old. Please write a summary.

  • @byeteaching
    @byeteaching11 ай бұрын

    Updating your resume for a career transition can be a daunting task, but it's worth the effort! Remember to highlight transferable skills and showcase your passion for learning and adaptability. Best of luck on your new career journey!

  • @nanapoku5259

    @nanapoku5259

    3 ай бұрын

    That's very true about career transition/change. It's something I have been struggling with. I like your point about showing your passion for learning and adaptability.

  • @jesseschewe9399
    @jesseschewe93994 ай бұрын

    "Take the job description -- eat it -- and just regurgitate keyword vomit right here" 🤣Simple, helpful, funny!

  • @noirbeautyambassador
    @noirbeautyambassador Жыл бұрын

    Erin this was so thoughtful of you. I love what you said, and about bridging the game. It have been tough for me for years to create my own resume because I felt all of my fiends can create resumes for me when at times they don't know everything that I have done leaving me unsatisfied with the results, yet appreciative. I wanted to really tell employers what I can offer from my passionate expressive self. Nevertheless, I am still working on my resume and will let you know the outcome from your videos. No one has had ever too the time to show me, nor have I ever asked. They just do it for me.

  • @kateiakovleva5902
    @kateiakovleva5902 Жыл бұрын

    There is so much content in the web with suggestions to exclude the summary from the CV. But your video changed my mind about it. Now I definitely will update my summary using your tipps. Thank you, Erin!

  • @AdviceWithErin

    @AdviceWithErin

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that's probably because a poorly written one can hurt your CV/resume. But if you do it correctly, it's very effective!

  • @FernandaHaiabe
    @FernandaHaiabe Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Your content is very straightforward and helpful! I'm adjusting my resume as I watch and I hope I can get some good results from it!

  • @bribribrishti
    @bribribrishti6 ай бұрын

    Hi Erin! I want to say thank you for this video. I really appreciate corporate advice given more cordially than usual. You make it sound like an older friend giving advice over coffee ❤

  • @Lobstrique
    @Lobstrique Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much, Erin!! i'm more used to KZread and it's a huge pleasure to see you here, too :)

  • @jcbookworm900
    @jcbookworm9004 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this advice and the useful tips and examples! I had applied to jobs with my resume before, but hardly got any responses back. I watched this video and applied it to my resume - updating it with each new application, as suggested. I did all of this yesterday. Today, I received two calls asking to set up an interview with me this week! I am so overly excited and grateful for this advice. And it was fun to change it up with each new application, to see what I could add that fit the job description. I’ll try to come back here after the interviews/when I find out more.

  • @jcbookworm900

    @jcbookworm900

    4 ай бұрын

    Update 1: I had my first interview with the first company today. It overall went really well, seems to match what I’m looking for in my next job, and even the interviewer said he would highly recommend me to the controller who’s going the hiring. (It’s for an accountant position, which I’ve been dreaming of getting into for years.)

  • @kvcharles4425

    @kvcharles4425

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@jcbookworm900 I sincerely hope you were hired for the position. I'm intrigued

  • @jcbookworm900

    @jcbookworm900

    2 ай бұрын

    @@kvcharles4425 Sadly the company ghosted me. I did a weekly follow up for the first 3 weeks, and repeatedly got told that “something else came up, and they haven’t had a chance to call for the second interview”. It’s been a month since the last time I called, and I never heard anything else. But I’m still looking!

  • @mikewilliams6948
    @mikewilliams69482 ай бұрын

    Eat the job description and regurgitate! I love it! Thanks for your videos, they have been so helpful ♥

  • @kevinleon7772
    @kevinleon77725 ай бұрын

    Erin, thank you so much. M response rate for interview requests has SOARED watching your videos.

  • @anar8851
    @anar88514 ай бұрын

    You are really a GEM! you make something for me so confusing and tedious in a light, empowering exercise! really you are amazing! Thank you so much!

  • @jamie0056
    @jamie0056 Жыл бұрын

    Great content. I am binging on it. Thank you for making it. Really helpful

  • @Addie8532
    @Addie85323 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. This was so helpful. Love your energy. I feel more confident now with your direction. Keep doing what you're doing❤️🌹

  • @DaughterofZion16
    @DaughterofZion16Ай бұрын

    Subscribed! Thank you for sharing this. Smart with a great sense of humor.

  • @arianaayala5349
    @arianaayala5349 Жыл бұрын

    I just found you on TikTok and I’m loving your content! ❤ My main struggle right now is putting together my “About Me”. I am currently in Law Enforcement wanting to get a medical/dental receptionist job. I have no medical or dental experience whatsoever. I will be going back to school this fall for a career in the medical field. So having no degree or direct experience is throwing me off on how to write my “About Me”. If you could give me advice on this that would be amazing and greatly appreciated ❤️ If not, is there a way I can pay to have you review my resume?😅

  • @Astral_Dusk
    @Astral_Dusk2 ай бұрын

    1:02 solid point about "too jargony" - too often the perception of sounding professional includes too much jargon - a problem for resumes and interview communication.

  • @jessybond
    @jessybond Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for these tips, highly appreciated! I've gone through so much with my CVs over the years, it's such a mess tbh hehe

  • @jacksonebendick9592
    @jacksonebendick9592 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos make my day.

  • @justxxme007
    @justxxme0074 ай бұрын

    And yet again... So helpful. Thank you Erin!

  • @O3L1V10N
    @O3L1V10N Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this informative video! Would love to know if you have any tips on how to write a professional summary for someone who has had solid experiences in various job/career industries.

  • @yokie40
    @yokie404 ай бұрын

    Hi Erin - I am new here and fell in love with your content. I am seeking to transfer to HR currently and this information was indeed helpful. I am currently updating my resume with the tips that you drop in this video. I will be back. Just like what Arnold said in that movie. lol side joke.

  • @elle_cobra
    @elle_cobra10 ай бұрын

    This was sooo helpful!

  • @Nicciolai
    @Nicciolai3 ай бұрын

    I'm about to apply your advice. I have been job hunting for over a year, and it has been tough.

  • @taten_da
    @taten_da2 ай бұрын

    I'm gonna try this out, and come back with an update.

  • @athirarajan2540
    @athirarajan25404 ай бұрын

    Very nice presentation Erin❤️✨️

  • @beeeeeee9046
    @beeeeeee9046 Жыл бұрын

    This is so, so helpful! I just copied your format and now my resume looks so professional 🥹

  • @KerrianneRolle
    @KerrianneRolle2 ай бұрын

    Could you give an example on a good professional summary for a stay at home mom that wants to get into a well paying job?

  • @Sharvy01
    @Sharvy013 ай бұрын

    thanks, darling! you are good at what you do!

  • @Omangozika
    @Omangozika5 ай бұрын

    Love it! Thanks so much

  • @PandoraGill06
    @PandoraGill062 ай бұрын

    Um I don't get the picture😂 I've never had a job except things like babysitting, dog sitting, or student volunteer work. What do I put for that second part of the equation😂😂

  • @calvinyip364
    @calvinyip364Ай бұрын

    Tbh this is harder than I thought. Working in a cooperate job. Why can't we just be honest and just be straightforward. Like I can do this and this and this. And just submit the resume.

  • @stvnk1m
    @stvnk1m Жыл бұрын

    You're like Super Blondie for Career advice! 😂 Keep it up!❤

  • @bayou__
    @bayou__Ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤ Ini baru keren, abis itu reject by ATS. Oh So sweet 😍😍😍😍 rejected dreaming 😊

  • @ethanbishop3638
    @ethanbishop36385 ай бұрын

    I live this @AdviceWithErin! Can you give any examples that include the health-care industry?

  • @dorrakadri1474
    @dorrakadri14749 ай бұрын

    What if ur just a student seeking for an internship

  • @nicoleshan6410

    @nicoleshan6410

    Ай бұрын

    Erin said You have to mention the phrase with a background in (whatever career you have).❤

  • @dorrakadri1474

    @dorrakadri1474

    Ай бұрын

    @nicoleshan6410 thank you i actually got an internship

  • @weamajeep1985
    @weamajeep19856 ай бұрын

    thank you alot

  • @gellirollz
    @gellirollz6 ай бұрын

    Thank you❤

  • @murad-amer
    @murad-amer Жыл бұрын

    Looooooooove it ❤

  • @carolinejurgens2542
    @carolinejurgens25422 ай бұрын

    So helpful this video! In your opinion, would it be advisable to say 25 years of experience, or will I look old then?!

  • @LM-uq9nv
    @LM-uq9nv3 ай бұрын

    Hi Erin, I'm 50 and work in an allied health profession closely aligned with fitness. I strongly suspect that by claiming my 20+ years of experience I am dooming my resume to the "NO" pile. I'm aware that ageism is illegal ( in most professions) yet I believe that I have lost opportunities because of it. Any ideas for navigating this?

  • @mstack8952
    @mstack89525 ай бұрын

    when writing a professional summary if I am trying to transition to a different career path should i include that?

  • @skitterree2490
    @skitterree24904 ай бұрын

    What is the best way to professionally say that you really love learning and you can teach yourself and become an expert on any relevant skill very quickly?

  • @loomonda18
    @loomonda182 ай бұрын

    Love you Erin

  • @kumarpandey6883
    @kumarpandey6883 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have any English conversation group?

  • @suzettegriffith8728
    @suzettegriffith872818 күн бұрын

    Thank

  • @JoshuaRichards-tw9bm
    @JoshuaRichards-tw9bmАй бұрын

    I appreciate the help anyone can clown but I'll guarantee a good amount of peeps dont know what to even do when some one drops "I'll need a resume" when they roll up to a job lol

  • @AdviceWithErin
    @AdviceWithErin Жыл бұрын

    👉Watch the trailer for my Career Masterclass: bit.ly/4379iij 👈

  • @SassyChiC25
    @SassyChiC255 ай бұрын

  • @noelanyanwu1150
    @noelanyanwu115012 күн бұрын

    Except that school isn't for gaining experience.

  • @sandrallancherosg
    @sandrallancherosg5 ай бұрын

    Like #800

  • @Did.You.Know.......
    @Did.You.Know.......7 ай бұрын

    You don't speak too slow. I had to play this at double speed here on KZread to be worth my time.