By Lisa Galloway
A Resume objective is basically the opening paragraph of your resume. A short but very powerful statement telling the prospective employer why you are the best person for the job. Giving reasons why you would be an asset to their organisation. The resume objective is likely to be the first thing the employer will see. Most resumes are scanned for only a few seconds. So you better make sure it's captivating and grabs their attention.
Make sure your resume objective is tailored around your employers needs and not your own. Look at it as a quick sales pitch that done well can get your resume on the YES pile!
Resume objectives become more important when applying for a specific job. Where you can tailor it to include skills relevant to the job. If you are writing a generic resume to hand out to many employers make sure you word your resume objective carefully as not to limit your options.
Phrases to avoid in your resume objective.
"Seeking a position with an opportunity for advancement" (you are basically saying here you wont be happy with your pay and you will keep pestering for a pay rise.)
"Where my skills will be utilized"
"Where I can further my career"
These phrases will hamper your resume greatly. The resume objective should not be YOUR objective it should be the objective of your employer. It should be short and to the point no more than a paragraph and usually only one to three sentences long. It should be a positive statement well worded to encourage the employer to read the whole resume. By the end of the first sentence you should have conveyed to the employer that you are the right person for the job.
Try to avoid words like "I" "my" "me" "mine" as they only strives to denote a self-centred opinion. The company will want to employ a person that can work well for them not themselves. Make your resume statement direct and to the point, clear and concise.
Generic objective.
A [job position] where [your skills] can [benefit to the company].
Remember to focus on the needs of the employer.
The best of luck to you.
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