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Tips for Writing a Compelling Resume Objective

by Carlie Evie

Objective: To write a useful article that will help resume writers grab the attention of interviewers by using a compelling resume objective.

When reading your resume, the job objective is the first thing people will see. It needs to be concise, positive, and it needs to capture the attention of the reader.

Also, it needs to be tailored to each position you apply for. You need to tell the reader exactly why you want to work for them. If you want to write the perfect objective, here are some tips:

This is the place to describe the kind of job you're seeking. Keep the objective neutral. Do not state your desire, but what you can do for the company.

For instance, instead of writing, "A position in which I can grow and use my skills, etc." be specific about the job, as in, "A position as an administrative assistant in a fast-paced office environment." When it comes to your objective, focus on the job and the company. What would the manager want from his or her new employee? Keep this question in mind.

Remember, only use one title per resume! Don't make this a list of all the different things you can do. Specifically answer a question in the resume objective: "What job are you seeking?

You want the objective to be short, no longer than a sentence. You may use two sentences as long as both are short and get straight to the point. However, a long objective will not be getting a lot of attention.

Don't state the obvious. Don't mention your hopes for advancement; everyone wants that. Focus on the job. It's needless to reach for the next job before you've even landed this one! Telling them in your objective that you're hard-working and responsible in those words should be redundant. Let all your experience and skills do the talking here!

Now if you can keep all these tips in mind and write a good resume objective from the point of view of an employee, you will have a greater chance of landing the perfect job!

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Published December 3rd, 2007

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