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2. Important to customize the resume objective
It tells the potential employer what the job
to match the position you are applying for.
candidate is looking for.
3.
It tells the potential employer the
It tells the potential employer whatwhatjob
the looking for.
candidate isjob candidate is looking for.
4.
A place to state what you can
It tells the potential employer what the job
offer the employer.
candidate is looking for.
5. Stating an objective can convince employers that
It tells the potential employer what the job
you know what you want to do and are familiar
candidate is the field. for.
with looking
6.
You need to employer what the
It tells the potentialbe clear about your job
employment for.
candidate is looking goals.
7. Create integrated strategies to develop and expand
existing customer sales, brand/product evolution,
and media endorsement
8. Management position where I can effectively
utilize my expertise in human relations, project
management, and staff recruitment and retention.
9. Marketing position that utilizes my writing
skills and enables me to make a positive
contribution to the organization.
10. Search engine optimization position where
I can use my SEO skills and experience to
increase site traffic and search engine placement.
11. To secure a position with a well established
organization with a stable environment that
will lead to a lasting relationship in the field
of finance.
12. To obtain a position that will enable me to
use my strong organizational skills, educational
background, and ability to work well with people.
15. There is a way to incorporate a “selling”
aspect into this section of
the resume without being obvious. You'll
learn this little secret so that you can
impress the employer before you ever
meet face-to-face.
16. Why is this example good?
Offers a great deal of information
about the job candidate immediately.
17. Why is this example good?
The candidate:
o Knows the language of Human
Resources
18. Why is this example good?
The candidate:
o Knows the language of Human
Resources
o Wants to make valuable contributions
to the organization
19. Why is this example good?
The candidate:
o Likes to be challenged, is flexible
(will look at more than one position)
20. Why is this example good?
The candidate:
o Likes to be challenged, is flexible
(will look at more than one position)
o Communicates well and has
experience in vital areas.
22. Job Target
A challenging management or generalist
position in Human Resources where my
in-depth knowledge of HRIS systems can
broaden the base of expertise in your
department
24. Subtle Selling
Do it in a way that presents
your skills as solving the employer's
problems, though, and you will master
this section of the resume.
25. o
The more obvious advertisement of
your abilities and education comes
later in the resume (and also in the
cover letter).
26. Consider for a moment just what this portion of the resume is designed to do:
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Clarify for the employer what type of position
you are seeking
Define some of your finest qualities and present
them in vibrant language to which the
employer can immediately relate
Subtly build up the employer with a positive
flow of words
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Students applying for internships or trainee
jobs can use objectives to show the recruiter
what they stand to gain from a young
applicant with little experience.
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Students applying for internships or trainee
jobs can use objectives to show the recruiter
what they stand to gain from a young
applicant with little experience.
Entry level applicants and recent graduates ,
they give a focus to a resume that doesn't
yet include much work experience.
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People with only one or two years of
work experience.
People changing careers use objectives
to show the employer what they can
add to the organization, despite lack
of directly relevant experience.
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Those in creative careers, where the
recent experience doesn't necessarily
reflect their creative abilities, use
them to show how their creativity can
be applied to gain results in the
employer's area.
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It's important to only include an
objective statement when you are
targeting a particular job, so that it can
relate your skills and experience
directly to that employer's needs.
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When there are a number of potential
positions for which you are qualified in
the organization, even if these are not
advertised, as it will limit your options
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If you can’t be specific about the job
you’re targeting.
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If you can’t be specific about the job
you’re targeting.
When your resume is to be used at a
career fair, or be submitted to a
website, an employment exchange.
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When you wish to be considered
for alternative positions within
a company.
42. Objective
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Resume objective talks about what the
employer’s looking for.
Objective is about them.
Example: Management position in procurement
where over 10 years of experience will add value
to operations.
43. Objective
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Point is - objective helps the employer see
exactly whether you could be the right employee
in as short a time as possible.
44. Objective
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Point is - objective helps the employer see
exactly whether you could be the right employee
in as short a time as possible.
It’s saying, “You’re looking for a procurement
manager? Here’s how you'll benefit with this
employee.”
46. Profile
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Profile is about you
Example: Seeking a career with a progressive
organization where I can utilize my skills,
knowledge and experience in management,
operations, Purchasing and buying in a
challenging role that allows for advancement
and growth.
47. Profile
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In comparison, profile invites the employer to
think about a relationship where the employee's
other needs and aims must be taken into
consideration as well.
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49. General Objectives
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When you are putting together a more
general resume, either for posting
online or for distribution at a career
fair, keep the resume objective more
general.
51. Specific Objectives
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A position as a Senior Java Software Engineer
developing n-tier applications.
Entry level Electrical Engineer position at
XYZ Company.
52. Specific Objectives
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A position as a Senior Java Software Engineer
developing n-tier applications.
Entry level Electrical Engineer position at
XYZ Company.
SQL Database Developer in the Financial
Services Industry.
53. More General Objective
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A position that will utilize my years of
experience in application development.
54. More General Objective
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A position that will utilize my years of
experience in application development.
A position in the Electrical Engineering field.
55. More General Objective
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A position that will utilize my years of
experience in application development.
A position in the Electrical Engineering field.
A position in Database Development or
Administration.
56. For an Entry Level Accounting Position
A position in the accounting field where
excellent analytical and technical skills can help
to improve the company's profitability.
57. If You Have Two Years Experience
A Data Entry position where skills in
spreadsheet development and troubleshooting
can improve efficiency and enhance profitability.
58. If You Are Changing Areas of Employment
A position as Assistant Engineer where
construction knowledge, high mechanical
aptitude and commitment to safety can
contribute to profitable operation
59. If You Are a Creative Worker
A Graphic Design position where advanced
graphic and creative skills will produce a quality
product for agency customers.
60. If you do use a resume objective, make it very
specific, not vague and meaningless.
61. Consider:
o The name of the specific vacancy.
o The skills that relate to it, which can also
be counted amongst your strengths.
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The organization's needs and where these
match your ability to deliver.
Develop a complete a sentence starting "my
objective is…" or "my goal is…" (you don't
actually need to include these words).
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Always limit or avoid the use of personal
pronouns (I, my, mine, etc.).
Do not list your qualities and skills remember, keep it short and punchy.
64. Words and Phrases to Avoid Include
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‘Utilize my’, ‘to challenge me’, ‘with room for
growth’, ‘advancement’, as these are about
you and not the employer.
65. An Objective Can Limit Your Options
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An objective can limit your options because it
is so specific. That's why it's a good idea to
write a new one, or adapt the existing one, for
each vacancy you apply for.
Always tailor it for the job in question.
74. What to Include in Your Education Section
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Universities, community colleges, and trade schools
Cities and States of each school
75. What to Include in Your Education Section
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Date of graduation— actual or anticipated. Writing
both the month and the year is preferred, but year
alone is acceptable (consider consistency regarding
how you approach dating your work experience and
other details throughout the resume)
76. What to Include in Your Education Section
Degree(s) earned—majors are a must; minors can be included if
relevant or spacing permits (if you graduated cum laude, place that
between the degree and date). Degrees can be spelled out or
abbreviated (but be consistent).
o GPA
o Honors programs and awards
o Certificates earned
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77. What to Include in Your Education Section
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University papers or journals: participation and/
or publication
Organizations
Fraternities or sororities
Related coursework or senior projects
Special training, workshops, and seminars
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List the months and years; days are not necessary.
Writing “Jun. 2007-Dec. 2007” is specific, concise,
honest, and won't raise any red flags to an employer.
81. List the months and years; days are not necessary.
Writing “Jun. 2007-Dec. 2007” is specific, concise,
honest, and won't raise any red flags to an employer.
o Writing “2007-2007” looks strange and doesn’t really
mean anything.
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If you worked at one job from “2006-2007” and the
current one from “2007-Present,” you can get away
with that, but keep in mind that the persnickety
employer will wonder if you quit your last job in
January of 2007, went to the Bahamas for two
seasons, and started your new job in September.
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The GPA should come first in a list of achievements
under the school information. Only list your GPA if
you are a student or recent graduate.
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The longer you have been out of school and
accumulating work experience, the more you should
be offering up space from your Education section to
your Experience section. Same applies with all other
honorable mentions under your list of schools.
87. o
Only list your GPA if it’s going to be obvious to the
employer—if your school did not use the standard
scale, consider carefully how you will present it
otherwise.
88. o
If your GPA is not high enough and the employer
requests it, you’ll have to bite the proverbial bullet
and spit it on there
89. If your GPA is not high enough and the employer
requests it, you’ll have to bite the proverbial bullet
and spit it on there.
o Not doing so, of course, will have worse
consequences like indicating to the employer that
you are hiding something or don’t pay attention to
directions.
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Definitely include this information if you are
a student or recent graduate.
List awards or honors programs in bullets
underneath the school information.
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Definitely include this information if you are
a student or recent graduate.
List awards or honors programs in bullets
underneath the school information.
Mention “cum laude” honors after your
degree/major.
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If you don't have the degree required by the
position to which you are applying but have
relevant ongoing training, create a
“Professional Development” section above
Education and list any seminars, classes, and
conferences in which you participated.
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Only mention that you started a program at
certain school if the study is applicable to your
current chosen career
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For example, if you started studying health law and
decided to earn a degree in medicine and want to put
that in your resume, then you would write the
school, city, and dates on one line and a bullet
underneath with mention of your studies (i.e.
“Studies included Health Law”).
102. Only mention community colleges if you…
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Are currently enrolled there.
Earned an AA and are not seeking higher degrees.
103. Only mention community colleges if you…
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Are currently enrolled there
Earned an AA and are not seeking higher degrees
Studied something relevant to the job you are seeking
104.
105. Never add your high school to your
resume even if you are still earning
your BA.
107. No one cares.
Everyone will assume you graduated if you are going
to college. If you really want to emphasize that you
once were the reigning Dungeon Master at your
High School’s well-reputed D&D Society, you should
just create an Interests section for your resume at the
very bottom and add “Role Playing Games” to it.
108. Only 3 instances when it’s okay to place
your High School on a resume . . .
109. When to place HS on resume . . .
1. You are still in High School.
110. When to place HS on resume . . .
2. You have a High School diploma and
have no intention of ever enrolling in
college or some sort of trade school.
111. When to place HS on resume . . .
3. You are 100% certain that the person
to whom you are sending your
resume will be absolutely thrilled
to discover that you were once
a student there.
113. Top (After Objective)
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Students and recent graduates or have been out of
school for less than three years, - place their
educational experience at the top.
Recruiters and employers want to know where
you are coming from and what you know.
114. Top (After Objective)
If you are still in school or just out of college, they
are going to want to know that up front and,
accordingly, what you can contribute.
o Most cases, students and recent graduates don't
have a lot of experience yet
o Education is their trump card.
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115. Bottom
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After three years, it needs to go on
the bottom.
Longer you are out of school, the shorter
your education section should become.
116. Bottom
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Not accumulated a lot of impressive work
experience in 3+ years.
If school outshines your educational
background, consider keeping your
education section at the top for a couple
more years.
119. University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA B.A. in Humanities,
May 2007 GPA: 3.7
o Dean’s List, Spring 2005; Fall 2006
o Member: Humanities Honors Society,
Spring 2004 - Spring 2007
o Participant: Literary Debate League, Fall 2004
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132. Resume Formats
Chronological
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Most familiar
Work experience is listed in reverse
chronological order (most recent job first).
Placement - beneath your name, contact
information (address, phone numbers and
email address) and objective, as it does
regardless of the format you choose.
133. Resume Formats
Chronological
For each job, indicate the:
(1) Period of time in which you were employed
(2) Name of your employer
(3) Employer’s location should follow this
Below, give a description of each job. Follow your
work history with a section on education that lists
each degree, certificate, etc. you
have earned.
138. Resume Formats
Chronological Do Not Use If . . .
o Work history has been spotty.
o It has been stagnant you.
o If you are changing careers,
(you will not be able to show
a career trajectory).
139. Resume Formats
Functional
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Format to use if you are changing careers
Use when you don't have an employment
history in the field you are seeking a new
job
And, you do have skills (transferable
skills) obtained through other
experiences, both paid and unpaid.
142. Resume Formats
Functional
Placement - beneath your name, contact
information (address, phone numbers and
email address) and objective (placement is the
same for each format).
o Provide a section for each of the functions or
abilities you want to highlight.
o Related work experience goes beneath each
section heading.
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143. Resume Formats
Functional
Example:
You might have sections titled “Supervision and
Management, Accounting”
. . . and writing and editing within the section titled
“Writing and Editing,”
One of your items might be “Edited monthly
newsletter to promote upcoming library events and
workshops.”
NOTE: Combination resume will solve this problem.
144. Resume Formats
Functional
Begin with the function on which you want to
place the most emphasis.
o Choose the most relevant to the job you are
applying.
o Target your resume to different employers by
changing your objective and/or order in you
list the functions.
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145. Resume Formats
Does Not. . .
Functional
o Provide a job history.
o This may arouse the suspicions of the
person reviewing your resume who
will surely want to know something
about your employment history.
147. Resume Formats
Combination Use If . . .
(1) You are changing careers, from a strong work
history, yet seemingly unrelated, employment
history.
148. Resume Formats
Combination Use If . . .
(2) If your work history includes only one place
of employment, but you spent a significant
amount of time there and your job duties
were very diverse.
149. Resume Formats
Combination Use If . . .
(3) You have an extensive work history that does
a good job of showing off your attributes.
152. Resume Formats
Combination
Follow the instructions for putting together a functional
resume but keep your descriptions shorter since you will
have to leave room for the second part of this format:
“Employment Experience” or “Work History” (choose
whichever title you prefer). This part resembles
chronological resume.
155. Resume Formats
Combination
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It lets you stress the various skills you attained
through that job. Use a functional resume to
show off your abilities while de-emphasizing
a limited work history, or use a combination
resume to show off your abilities and a bit
more extensive but still limited work history.
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157. Chronological
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Use when you are trying to show
career growth.
Use when you can show a history
of upward progression.
158. Functional
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Use to show off your abilities.
Highlight your transferable skills…
When you have no or limited work/
employment history in the field you are
seeking a new job.
159. Combination
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Use to show off your abilities and a bit more
extensive but still limited work history.
160. Combination continued
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Use if work history includes only one place
of employment, but you spent a long time
there and had many diverse duties and/or
more than one job title.
161. Demonstrates Your Character
Volunteer/Community Service
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Shows you take initiative to find work
that you like.
Reveals your areas of interest.
Shows that you are motivated by the
opportunity, to learn – not just a paycheck.
162. Demonstrates Your Character
Volunteer/Community Service
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Show employers what important skills
you learned.
Shows that you are an involved citizen –
community advocate.
Someone who wants to make a difference,
advocate for improvement, or progress.
163. How to Document Your
Volunteer/Community Service
Best way to describe volunteer work relate it to the job you are applying to.
Key - translate what you gained from the
volunteer activity into the language of the
paid work world.
164. How to Document Your
Volunteer/Community Service
First
Identify an accurate position title.
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If you did tutoring, use the title “Tutor.”
If you coordinated a project, identify
your work accurately as “Project
Coordinator.”
165. How to Document Your
Volunteer/Community Service
Next
List two or three responsibilities of
your volunteer job/position.
166. How to Document Your
Volunteer/Community Service
Clearly explain the service you provided in terms
of your achievements, highlighting the valuable
knowledge of skills and abilities you learned that
enhanced your performance.
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Did you have the chance to practice public speaking?
Write reports, news releases, newsletters?
Plan projects, coordinate sub-committees?
Such skills are applicable to just about any setting.
167. How to Document Your
Volunteer/Community Service
What did you demonstrate that will make
you an asset to your new workplace.
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Did you raise $100,000?
Train others to do the work?
168. How to Document Your
Volunteer/Community Service
What would be important to the work world
about what you did?
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Did you manage a budget or accomplish goals
on schedule?
Did you supervise a staff of people?
Even if they, too, were volunteers, your success
required the ability to be a motivating leader.
169. How to Document Your
Volunteer/Community Service
All these sorts of things impress an employer.
170.
171. What if I have no job title for my work experience,
volunteer or community service work?
172. What if I have no job title for my work experience,
volunteer or community service work?
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Writing “volunteer” on your resume might be
accurate, but employers want to know how
your volunteer work experience applies to
their workplace.
173. What if I have no job title for my work experience,
volunteer or community service work?
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Think of a title that represents the kind of
volunteer work you did on the job.
174. What if I have no job title for my work experience,
volunteer or community service work?
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Were you helping to file records, organize a
new task force or answering the phone lines?
175. What if I have no job title for my work experience,
volunteer or community service work?
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Try “clerical assistant”, “project manager” or
“front reception.”
176. What if I have no job title for my work experience,
volunteer or community service work?
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Ask your volunteer work supervisor to help
you clarify your responsibilities and identify
possible titles for the position worked.
