How To Write A Clear Objective Statement For Your Resume
I see lots of resumes, and often the Objective is unclear, vague, or downright impossible. Here’s an easy formula that will help you write a clear Objective statement for your resume.
Step 1) Begin with the level of responsibility you want. . .
- A leadership position
- A supervisory position in Management position
(alt.) Step 1) OR you may want to begin with the position title you want
- A sales position
- A financial consultant position
- Project Manager
Step 2) Follow with the industry that suits you most . . .
- a manufacturing firm
- for an international logistics company
- healthcare
Step 3) Insert a connecting flex word . . .
- encompassing (for executive)
- utilizing (for hands-on position)
- involving (for mid-level)
Step 4) put 2 or 3 key skills (quantified) you have identified
- no more than 3 — it dilutes your power
- use skills that MOST describe
- use wording from O*NET
Step 5) you may want to add geographic preference (if it is important)
- an international firm
- in New York, New York
Step 6) you may want to add something about the company
- a closely held firm
- a Fortune 500 company
Step 7) Finish with something you can DO FOR the company
- to increase international sales.
- to reduce environmental waste, thereby increasing profitability.
Step 8 ) BE CREATIVE — do NOT make it look formulaic and just like everybody else’s.
Example A:
A management position within a small, family manufacturing business that will utilize my proven ability to reduce waste and increase corporate profitability.
Example B:
Sales management position in a major international firm that involves my abilities to develop, motivate and lead teams to successfully accomplish difficult goals and objectives.
Example C:
A senior level finance manager position in a Oregon-based company requiring flexible management skills, creative problem solving and effective communication, oriented towards deadlines while maximizing the corporate bottom line.
Creating a concise but detailed original objective is difficult. I have usually tried to echo employers’ expressed needs in my objectives (Looking for a Marketing Manager position with Company A …). The problem with this is that it has become formulatic - I have certain words/phrases that I cut and paste in and out every time I submit my resume. The other problem is that it pins your resume to that specific position - applying for multiple similar jobs with the same company then requires multiple copies of your resume.
Your step-by-step method is much more efficient and I’m sure will change the way I apply for jobs in the near future!
Comment by Eric Mann — November 28, 2007 @ 4:56 pm
Actually, I recommend changing the Objective Statement on your resumé, especially if you have a specific position for which you are applying. the rest of the resumé can stay the same.
Comment by admin — November 28, 2007 @ 7:33 pm
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