- 1). Use key words found from the job description or the culture of the occupation you are targeting. Generally, job descriptions list the most important skills first. For example, in a human resources job, the job description may begin with a requirement to be OSHA certified. This would be a good thing to also begin your objective with since this is very likely the first thing an employer is looking for. You would write something like, "With 17 years experience as an OSHA-certified HR executive, I have worked in the following industries..." For sales jobs, the industry in general values profitability, client relationship development and territory expansion. If there is no job description or even if these particular terms are not in the description, it would be a good idea to reference them in some way within your objective.
- 2). Write your resume objective as an answer to three questions: "What is the position you are seeking?" "What is your career goal?" and "Why are you qualified?" Often, a company may be hiring for several positions and if your job target is not clearly stated upfront, the employer will most likely not take the time to figure out what position you are applying for. An objective that is not clear and focused shows lack of confidence. A clearly-defined objective would contain phrases such as "Applying for the IT Director position" or "Seeking a full-time teaching position with your company."
- 3). Use factual, action-centered statements. Do not write, "I have experience bringing in corporate accounts." Rather, start with the action and use details, "Collaborated with industry leaders such as Apple and IBM in boosting advertising profits 53 percent." Objectives that appear cut and pasted and generic do not detail who you are and what you have done. It gives the employer no reason to hire you.
- 4). Type the rest of your resume including work history, notable accomplishments, school attended and certifications based on what you typed in your objective. For example, if you stated that you are looking for a sales staff management position, you may also have experience in territory management, cold calling and client relations, but this should be secondary to highlighting what you have accomplished in past personnel management positions.
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