Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Resume Objectives - What You Need To Know

By Cynthia Penfold

The objective of a resume is not hard to explain. The job of a resume is to find a job that lies within your skill set. An alternative way to put this is that a resume is a valuable tool used to show you have the skills that a company needs. If you're an accountant, you're not going to apply for a job as an electrician. But the whole purpose for your resume is so that you can show that you have what it takes to fulfill that objective.

So the very first part of the resume is the objective. This is where you tell the company what you wish to bring to their company and what you intend on getting out of it. You can even briefly state what it is you intend to get out of it for yourself and for them. For example, you may wish to state that your objective is to "use my expertise to contribute to a large corporation and enhance my own skills" or something of that nature.

You then have certain objectives you are trying to reach when you create the employment history section of your resume. The objectives are to show the potential employer that you are exactly what they need based on your experiences with past jobs. You have to outline your job duties in a way that is easy to understand. Even if a job skill is very small, you want to include it because you never know how relevant it may be to the business that you are looking to acquire a position with.

You also don't want to slack on the other areas of your life that are relevant. When you add a volunteer section, you are showing that you can do a broad range of things. The same thing applies when you include the fact that you may have certain licenses and certifications. They may be relevant to what you are seeking. You want the potential employee to see that you are a colorful individual who can adapt to a number of different tasks and environments. You want to showcase your talents and you simply want to show them that you are the best at what you do. It is not "cocky" or anything of that sort, but it shows that you have pride in your work. An individual with pride in their work is someone who does their job well.

It is very important to make sure you include all you can in your resume. Resume construction can seem rather exhausting, but it does pay off when you get the job. Your resume is also proof to you that you are a hard worker. It proves that you are very valuable, have many talents, and are goal-oriented. Sometimes it takes physical proof to prove to ourselves that we are great, which is the same reason why an employer must have a resume to make an employment decision.

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