NWR: Resume Objective Statements

soon2bMrs P Posted: Aug 26, 2008 11:50 AM

NWR: Resume Objective Statements

Is anyone here good with resume writing? My resume is fine, I am just having trouble with the objective

Help please!!

Cacarina Posted: Aug 26, 2008 11:54 AM

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Honestly, I don't even have an Objective Statement on my resume. I have gotten a lot of compliments on my resume. FM me if you want me to send you a copy.

branflake1229 Posted: Aug 26, 2008 11:56 AM

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This was mine:

Objective: Seeking a position that will enable me to use my newfound clinical skills, as well as my experience, to work with individuals and families and provide them with the services they deserve.

Very simple and straight to the point! I also made it fairly open so that I wasn't limiting myself to one specific population or type of job.

soon2bMrs P Posted: Aug 26, 2008 11:59 AM

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Thats good ! Mine is hard because its a position that really only exists in the current industry im in and even then its still not that well known, makes it hard to find a starting point.

futuremrsfab Posted: Aug 26, 2008 12:05 PM

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I see a lot of resumes & objective is outdated- most people use profile & use the area as a way to differentiate (i.e. proven leader with a history of results in x) hth

jennarose023 Posted: Aug 26, 2008 12:08 PM

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i'm an HR manager and I can tell you...we never look at those! HTH

soon2bMrs P Posted: Aug 26, 2008 12:11 PM

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Posted by jennarose023

i'm an HR manager and I can tell you...we never look at those! HTH

haha honest?? well thats very good to know!! What are some things that usually catch your eye when you are looking at resumes? (if you dont mind me asking)

missexcited Posted: Aug 26, 2008 12:12 PM

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Its not needed anymore

jennarose023 Posted: Aug 26, 2008 12:14 PM

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Posted by soon2bMrs P

Posted by jennarose023

i'm an HR manager and I can tell you...we never look at those! HTH

haha honest?? well thats very good to know!! What are some things that usually catch your eye when you are looking at resumes? (if you dont mind me asking)

well depending on the job i would look at education, then the companies you worked for and the duties for each. another thing that HR or hiring mgrs(HM). look for is the amount of jobs over a period of time. If you had 5 jobs in 5 years (of coourse depending on the industry things are different) it makes HR or HM weary. Make sure you are detailed but not over written. Long resumes are frowned upon as well. If you would like me to review it for you, FM me! I'd be more then happy to help!!!

Colette Posted: Aug 26, 2008 12:16 PM

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Posted by soon2bMrs P

Posted by jennarose023

i'm an HR manager and I can tell you...we never look at those! HTH

haha honest?? well thats very good to know!! What are some things that usually catch your eye when you are looking at resumes? (if you dont mind me asking)

I'm not HR but totally agree with this.
The eye catchers for me are the negatives - typos, grammar-o's, unusual employment gaps, etc. I help lots of friends with their resumes and my singular most helpful piece of advice is to remember that the ONLY purpose of the resume is to get them to call you in for an interview, NOT to 'get the job.' Less is definitely more when it comes to the job description/responsibilities section, IMHO.

soon2bMrs P Posted: Aug 26, 2008 12:18 PM

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Posted by jennarose023

Posted by soon2bMrs P

Posted by jennarose023

i'm an HR manager and I can tell you...we never look at those! HTH

haha honest?? well thats very good to know!! What are some things that usually catch your eye when you are looking at resumes? (if you dont mind me asking)

well depending on the job i would look at education, then the companies you worked for and the duties for each. another thing that HR or hiring mgrs(HM). look for is the amount of jobs over a period of time. If you had 5 jobs in 5 years (of coourse depending on the industry things are different) it makes HR or HM weary. Make sure you are detailed but not over written. Long resumes are frowned upon as well. If you would like me to review it for you, FM me! I'd be more then happy to help!!!

Just did! thanks so much for your help