Title refers to the title of the position you are seeking or the title that you feel best represents your candidacy, so long as it also fits within what the recruiter is looking for. The title should be right after the header of the resume and should be in bigger font. It should be the first thing that the recruiter notices when he or she looks at your resume. In addition to putting it in bigger font, most resume writers will also bold and underline the title.

Once you have chosen the right title for your resume, you can also add a small extra to it like a list of your areas of expertise, a quote or a one-line “pitch”.  This additional information should be written in regular font right below the title.

Following the title should be the summary of qualifications. As is discussed further under the objective section, the title and the summary of qualifications are now the norm that most resume writers use.

Following is an insightful article from Megan Koehler, a professional resume writer, on how to maximize the use of the title on your resume: Resume Titles: Yes, You Need One!