Add or Edit Résumé Ability Summary

Overview

Adding a résumé Ability Summary helps your résumé stand out and allows you to control the initial impression you make by showcasing your top qualifications and accomplishments. It also provides context for the rest of your résumé and demonstrates your value to an employer.

Personal Profile – Background Tab – Ability Summary Page

Personal Profile – Background Tab – Ability Summary Page

Where to Find This Feature

  • Header bar > Profile icon > Personal Profile > Background tab > Résumé Items > Ability Summary section > Edit Abilities link

  • Left navigation menu > Quick Menu > My Portfolio > My Individual Profiles > Personal Profile > Background tab > Résumé Items > Ability Summary section > Edit Abilities link

  • The [your name] link in the Welcome statement on the dashboard > Personal Profile > Background tab > Résumé Items > Ability Summary section > Edit Abilities link

  • My Dashboard > Widgets > My Personal Profile widget > My Background link > Ability Summary section > Edit Abilities link

Steps to Manage Your Ability Summary

Your site may display different options from those shown here.

  1. Create a list of your most relevant skills, experience, and achievements for the occupation you are pursuing.

  2. Enter your information in the field provided with the help of the system tools.

    1. Enter your text using any of the following methods:

      1. Type it in manually.

      2. To display your text templates that you created, select the Text Templates link :

        • To view the contents of the template, select the magnifying glass icon in the Preview column.

        • Select the link in the Description column to apply the template to your text field.

        • Select the Manage Saved Text link to navigate to your Saved Text Template page, where you can create and manage your templates. See Manage Your Saved Text Templates for details.

        • To view a list of impactful terms that convey initiative and achievement, select the Action Words tab. A filterable list of verbs, divided by category, displays—select the words you like to add them to your text.

      3. To enter system-generated text based on the context in which it is being created, select the Insert Sample Text link. Some text entry fields do not have this link (e.g., email messages).

      4. To use template variables (if available)—these are placeholders that get replaced with actual data when the message is generated—select the Insert Variable link, and then select a variable from the list, such as name, address, etc.

    2. To enhance your content, use the formatting tools at the top to bold, italicize, create bullet lists, adjust colors, include images, and more—adding clarity, emphasis, and visual appeal.

    3. To remove the entry, select the Clear Text link.

    4. To remove bold, italics, bullets, etc., but leave the content, select the Remove All Formatting link.

  3. Select the Save button to return to the Background tab or the Next button in the background wizard to save and proceed to the next page.