How to Write a Summary of Qualifications for a Resume  by Ruth
Mayhew, Demand Media  Summarizing your qualifications can
simplify the preliminary screening process, particularly if you
use the summary for an introduction to your resume. Depending on
the type of resume you're constructing, you may also want to
include a summary of your qualifications to present a compact
statement about your work experience and training. This is
especially helpful for resumes in a functional format, where you
showcase professional competencies before you list your
chronological work history. A summary of your qualifications
makes it easy for recruiters and hiring managers to determine,
at a glance, whether you meet the basic requirements for a job.
Step 1  Highlight your qualifications according to academic,
education and training. For example, if you have training for a
specific occupation or an area that requires training and
certification to be considered highly qualified, include that in
your summary of qualifications. Li