Does you resume truly need to open with an Objective?  As no two job-applicants share the same exact career goals and work history, this is a question that candidates must answer for themselves.  However, here are some solid guidelines. Read the rest of this entry »

Job seekers can be likened to riders of roller coasters in that they are never quite certain when a new twist or turn, high or low, will appear on the winding track of propriety and convention.  This is true of statements of objective.  Once a staple in virtually all resumes, their relative popularity has fallen over the past decade.  Most often, we recommend that our clients forego an objective statement in their professionally written resumes.  In some cases, however, its inclusion remains both appropriate and beneficial.

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At a point in time not very long ago, a statement of objective opened the vast majority of resumes. Having fallen out of favor in recent years, the resume objective is nonetheless utilized by some job seekers. For those still incorporating objective statements into their resumes, the following resume writing tips should be considered and applied to develop an effective, articulate statement of objective.

First, your resume objective should serve the purpose of headlining the resume. It should be the succinct opening salvo following your personal contact information that, in effect, titles and targets your resume.

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