Most resumes—whether strictly professional or written in a more readable style—should definitely mention the person the entire resume is actually about. This text—even if it may not seem as important as professional skills—should be carefully thought through, as it is very likely the first thing that will be read, and it is what shapes the first image, the first impression of you. Below, we briefly summarize the key aspects to consider when starting such an introduction.
A good resume introduction is not a biography, not a cover letter, and not self-promotional advertising, but a short, focused answer to the question: why is it worth continuing to read about me? The first and most important rule is to write it for a specific position, not in a “generic job seeker” tone. If you use the same introduction for every role, it will show—and it rarely works.
At the beginning of the introduction, clearly state who you are professionally, not that you are “motivated and enthusiastic.” For example: “I have been working as a backend developer in PHP and Laravel environments for 15 years” — this provides real information. In contrast, sentences like “I enjoy working in a team and am looking for new challenges” reveal nothing specific about you. Anyone can write that.
The next step is to explain what you are good at and why that matters to the employer. Don’t write a list; create a connection. For example: “I have experience developing complex, multilingual web applications where scalability and clean architecture were key priorities.” This adds context. A counterexample would be: “I handle stress well and am detail-oriented” — that sounds more like a personality test than a professional introduction.
It’s important to talk about results, not just tasks. “I developed APIs” is less impactful than “I designed and optimized high-traffic APIs.” You don’t need to make up numbers, but the impact should be clear. The introduction is not the place for details, but it can hint that you have real, hands-on experience.
Avoid empty buzzwords and overly long sentences. If a sentence needs to be read twice, it’s already too complex. Recruiters or hiring managers don’t analyze the text—they scan it. It should have a good rhythm and be easy to digest.
At the end, you can subtly indicate what you’re looking for, but don’t beg or make demands. A good example: “I’m looking to work in a team where I have real decision-making responsibility over technical solutions.” A bad example: “I’m happy to take any job, I just want to grow.”
Overall, a good introduction is honest, specific, and goal-oriented. It doesn’t try to say everything—only what makes it worth continuing to read your resume. If, after reading it, someone has a clearer idea of what problem you can help solve, then you’ve done your job well.