{"id":78780,"date":"2022-11-23T04:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T04:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=78780"},"modified":"2024-11-01T06:12:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T06:12:11","slug":"resume-headline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-headline\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Australian Resume Headline Examples +  Resume Headline Writing Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>A resume headline is a phrase that will inspire the recruiter or hiring manager to continue reading your resume. Within that one-liner, you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Articulate<\/strong> your <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/personal-value-proposition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unique value proposition<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Showcase<\/strong> your <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most relevant skills<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Entice<\/strong> the hiring manager to keep reading your resume.<\/li><li><strong>Help<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-a-resume-that-passes-through-applicant-tracking-systems-ats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ATS<\/a> understand that you are the right fit for the role.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, do you want expert help in writing your resume? Consider using our:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/resume-io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recommended<strong> free resume builder<\/strong><\/a>, if you&#8217;re on a budget.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-writing-services\/\">Premium<strong> resume writing service<\/strong><\/a>, if you&#8217;re a mid-career professional.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-writing-services\/\">Executive<strong> resume writing service<\/strong><\/a>, if you&#8217;re a senior leader.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resume Headline vs Resume Title vs Resume Profile: The Differences.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s clear out one thing: what are all those different resume sections that seemingly serve the same purpose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is A Resume Title?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsume-title-example-1024x483.jpg\" alt=\"resume title example\" class=\"wp-image-79473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsume-title-example-1024x483.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsume-title-example-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsume-title-example-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsume-title-example.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The title is <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-brand-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your personal brand<\/a>, zipped to the smallest possible size. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>&#8220;Experienced Project Manager&#8221;<\/em><br><em>&#8220;Aspiring Sales Professional&#8221;<\/em><br><em>&#8220;Senior Logistics Executive&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Align it with the job title you\u2019re applying for and, preferably, with most of your experience. Keep it short ( just a couple of words &#8211; definitely not a full line).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is A Resume Profile?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsume-profile-example-1024x483.jpg\" alt=\"resume profile example\" class=\"wp-image-79475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsume-profile-example-1024x483.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsume-profile-example-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsume-profile-example-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsume-profile-example.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other end of the resume spectrum is the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-summary\/\">profile (or resume summary)<\/a>. It\u2019s a 3-5 paragraph section that briefly describes your strengths, experiences, achievements, specific certifications, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">A resume profile must immediately tell the hiring manager what you bring to the table.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is A Resume Resume Headline?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/resume-headline-example-1024x483.jpg\" alt=\"resume headline example\" class=\"wp-image-79479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/resume-headline-example-1024x483.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/resume-headline-example-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/resume-headline-example-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/resume-headline-example.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it as a click-bait blog headline. That&#8217;s the type of impact you want it to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An effective resume headline is <em>longer than a resume title but shorter than a resume summary<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it this way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>The headline expands the title<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>The profile expands the headline<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, let me show you how to write a memorable resume headline for your resume and provide you with a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-a-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How To Write An Australian Resume<\/strong><\/a><strong>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Write A Strong Resume Headline?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopt the following rules to ensure your resume headlines grab the attention of hiring managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Be Concise.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You know the saying, &#8220;less is more&#8221;? It applies perfectly to resume headline writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be economical with your words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practically, it means the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The resume headline should be ONE sentence. Remember, one, not two, not one and a half.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>ONE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, it should be a one-liner. If you really have a vast career and world-shaking achievements, you may move to the second line. However, avoid it as much as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>It needs to be easily skimmable<\/strong>. One glance and <em>voila &#8211; t<\/em>he reader must know everything they need to know.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Be Clear.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get carried away in creative expression and end up with a resume headline that looks something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>The best thing that has happened to the digital marketing industry since forever.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s (kind of) funny. It\u2019s catchy. However, it\u2019s wasted space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Avoid empty statements<\/strong> that are based solely on your opinion of yourself.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, communicate clearly, argumentatively, and credibly. Showcase relevant skills. Provide proof. Numbers. <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-highly-persuasive-resume-achievements\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Achievements<\/a>. Don\u2019t tell, show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/hard-skills-resume\/\">How To Show Hard Skills On Your Resume<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Use A Formula<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to write your resume headline from scratch. Here are a few formulas that you can as a foundation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Funky<\/strong>, descriptive feature of your experience +<\/li><li><strong>Title<\/strong> +<\/li><li><strong>Years<\/strong> of experience (if it\u2019s representative in the situation) +<\/li><li><strong>Your<\/strong> superhuman skill\/ground-breaking achievement\/critical certification\/something else, but extraordinary.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll show you what it looks like practically later in the article. For now, just be sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Include<\/strong> an achievement if it\u2019s a big one. For example, if you x10-ed sales in two years within the company, list it.<\/li><li><strong>Include<\/strong> numbers if affirmative \u2013 decreased cost by 17% globally for a multinational company. That\u2019s huge.<\/li><li><strong>Showcase<\/strong> certifications &#8211; if they&#8217;re relevant to job requirements.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, your goal is to grab the hiring manager&#8217;s attention by being different but in a positive way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Tailor It To The Job Ad.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You know not to submit the same resume to different job ads. The same applies to the headline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to align it to the job description, use the SAME expressions\/ keywords you find in the job ad, and speak the same language as your potential employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Format It!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The better you package it, the better it will sell. It applies to products, services and, yes &#8211; your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Place<\/strong> it immediately under your name. You want to produce the following reaction in your reader: &#8220;John Smith who? Ah, that John Smith. I know&#8221;.<\/li><li><strong>Make<\/strong> the font smaller than the one your name is written in, but also larger than the size of the font of the majority of your resume.<\/li><li><strong>Write<\/strong> it in another colour to highlight it as an important point.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-template\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best Free Australian Resume Templates<\/strong><\/a><strong>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Writing A Resume Headline.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following errors will ruin your headline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Don\u2019t Go Into Details.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t explain. Don\u2019t try to hand-hold the reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great resume headline is punchy and expressive, not overloaded with tactical details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Don\u2019t Use Vague And Overused Adjectives.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Motivated? Team player? Dynamic? Great. Glad for you, but don\u2019t mention it anywhere on a resume, especially not in this crucial part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Recruiters<\/strong> <strong>see<\/strong> <strong>these<\/strong> <strong>terms<\/strong> on thousands of resumes.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, they see people behind those resumes in interviews and realise that not every soft skill mentioned on a resume is true in reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t waste the precious headline real estate on empty statements that a recruiter is likely to skim over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, use <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/action-verbs-resume\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">action verbs and power words<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t flatter them or blow steam up your butt. Impress them with your impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Do. Not. Make. Typos.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This point applies to every part of a resume, but if you make this kind of mistake in the headline, your chances of being invited to an interview drop dramatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The headline is the first impression you make. Don\u2019t make it sloppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/analytical-skills-on-resume\/\">How To Showcase Analytical Skills On Your Resume<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11 Great Resume Headline Examples.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We covered all important aspects of writing killer resume headlines, but the time for the theory is over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get our hands dirty and see what good resume headlines for specific job titles look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project Manager Headline.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bad<\/strong>: Motivated Project Manager with substantial experience.<\/li><li><strong>Good<\/strong>: Communicative Project Manager, called \u201cUnder-the-Budget-Mike\u201d, with 14 years of experience in getting things done on time.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Retail Sales Assistant Headline<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bad<\/strong>: Fast-learning Salesperson with excellent communication skills<\/li><li><strong>Good<\/strong>: Proactive Retail Sales Specialist that increased walk-in business by 24% YoY.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sales Manager Headline<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bad<\/strong>: Dynamic Sales Manager with 5 years of experience.<\/li><li><strong>Good<\/strong>: Persuasive Sales leader with a proven track record of increasing sales by 14%-165% YoY in the past 5 years.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Senior Software Developer Headline<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bad<\/strong>: Software Developer with 15 years of experience in large companies.<\/li><li><strong>Good<\/strong>: Innovative Software Developer with a 15-year history of disrupting multiple industries.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marketing Officer Headline<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bad<\/strong>: Creative Marketing Officer with the ability to manage the production of marketing materials.<\/li><li><strong>Good<\/strong>: Creative Marketing Officer with experience driving double-digit awareness increases through innovative concepts.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supply Chain Manager Headline.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bad<\/strong>: Supply Chain Manager with 8 years of experience in logistics.<\/li><li><strong>Good<\/strong>: Experienced Supply Chain Manager with experience in providing the right stuff in the right place at the right time. Always.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teacher Headline.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bad<\/strong>: Competent Teacher with 17 years of in-classroom experience.<\/li><li><strong>Good<\/strong>: Innovative Teacher with 17 years of experience introducing the latest learning tech to pupils.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Executive Assistant Headline<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bad<\/strong>: Experienced Executive Assistant with the ability to multitask.<\/li><li><strong>Good<\/strong>: Experienced Executive Assistant with the ability to manage agendas, meetings, communication, office supplies, and accommodations.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Customer Service Professional Headline<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bad<\/strong>: Customer Service Representative with 4 years of experience communicating with customers.<\/li><li><strong>Good<\/strong>: Agile Customer Service Representative with 4 years of maintaining a resolution-upon-first-contact ratio above 96%.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accountant Headline<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bad<\/strong>: Experienced Accountant with competence in all accounting standards.<\/li><li><strong>Good<\/strong>: Accountant who helps management make better, data-driven decisions.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Corporate Lawyer Headline<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bad<\/strong>: Experienced Lawyer with 20 years of on-court experience.<\/li><li><strong>Good<\/strong>: Corporate Lawyer with $89M+ worth of lawsuits won and no losses.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-tips-for-writing-an-australian-resume-headline-1024x790.jpg\" alt=\"tips for writing a resume headline\" class=\"wp-image-79481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-tips-for-writing-an-australian-resume-headline-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-tips-for-writing-an-australian-resume-headline-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-tips-for-writing-an-australian-resume-headline-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-tips-for-writing-an-australian-resume-headline-1536x1186.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/7-tips-for-writing-an-australian-resume-headline.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Words About Resume Headlines.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always put yourself in the shoes of a recruiter or a hiring manager when writing a resume headline. 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