Key Components Of A Resume, Part 8
(What To Include And What Not To Include In Your Resume)
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Introduction to Career Objective Writing
Writing a career objective is a nifty way of capturing the attention of potential employers, hiring manager and recruitment agencies. It is a sad thing though that not many people have a clear understanding of what this part of resume is supposed to say.

What a Career Objective should say:
It is supposed to state what the applicant can contribute to the company, like his/her knowledge, abilities and skills. It is essential that the person reading your resume gets the feeling that you would be an asset; someone whose achievements would complement the company’s processes, operational activities and objectives.

What the Career Objective should not say:
It should not state what the applicant wants from the company. It is already very obvious that as someone applying for a job, you want the company to give you a chance. There is no need to emphasize that in the one part of your resume where you can make a significant impact. If you include something like “I would like to work for the company because it can help me develop my skills” it would sound like you want to learn rather than work. Keep in mind that the companies looking for employees are searching for skilled/knowledgeable people who would be willing to share what they know and learn.

Who Needs to Include a Career Objective?
Not all job applicants need to include a career objective when writing a resume. For people with zero experience, some experience and two-to-three years of experience, a career objective is going to be a vital part of resume writing. For professionals who have more years (five and more) of experience, this part should be replaced with a career summary.



 

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