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Clear About What You Want Make it easy for
hiring managers and Human Resource personnel to figure out where you would fit by having a
clear objective statement at the top of your resume that matches the position you are
applying for. Stay away from vague objectives like this one:
Objective: A position in a progressive company that
where I can use my skills and experience to our mutual benefit.
Objective statements like the one above are confusing. They
require the reader to scan the entire resume to figure out what type of job the applicant
is qualified for. With a vague objective statement like this, the resume may be misrouted
to the wrong department, never to be seen by the manager hiring for the position you want.
Of course, you will have also stated what position you are interested in your cover letter, but these pages may become separated. Play
it safe by using an objective statement that clearly spells your intention like this one:
Objective: A position as a Sr. Sales Representative
With a clear objective statement like the one above, your
resume will land on the desk of the person in charge of filling the Sr. Sales
Representative opening, and that person will know what specific opening you are applying
for.
Keep it Brief
There are different schools of thought as to how long a
resume should be, and this does vary from industry to industry. Take a look at examples
from your field to get a feel for what the norm is. For most jobs in most
industries, however, one page is the standard except for very senior level
positions. Try to state your duties and accomplishments briefly and clearly. Give the
most detail about your most recent positions, and scale back as you move backward in the
chronology of your experience.
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