Writing a Good Objective For Your Resume

Writing a Good Objective For Your ResumeWriting a good objective for your resume is one of the most important steps you can take to help ensure that you get hired and get the job you're qualified for. And it doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming.The main reason that you should try to include a good objective in your resume is because it will help you get past a hiring manager who has never seen you before. After all, the objective should be as specific as possible, if not more so, than the actual resume. This way, you'll be able to highlight exactly what you have to offer your prospective employer.So what do you do to come up with a good objective? It really depends on you. But this is what I recommend:Begin by writing down three things that are great about you and, perhaps, two that are good about your resume. If you have enough experience and you have the skills that will make you an asset to the company, then you can make a statement like 'Excellent communicator, extrem ely organized and creative'.Now that you've figured out what you are and what you don't want to be, the next step is to focus on the good things. You need to make sure that the recruiter knows about these three things. After all, they'll want to hire someone with these qualities. If you don't mention them, then you might get overlooked.Be sure to provide them with specific characteristics and traits that will make you stand out from all the other candidates. For example, you may be looking for a position with a large company. In this case, you want to focus on your experience. The fact that you have the qualities they are looking for will be too vague and you won't stand out as much as you could have.Just write a great objective and submit it to the right places. It'll show up on top of your resume and it'll get your foot in the door of the job you've always wanted. Use your imagination and be creative.

I Cant Afford to Go Out to Lunch With My Coworkers

I Can't Afford to Go Out to Lunch With My Coworkers Q: How can I politely turn down lunch invitations that I can’t afford from coworkers? My colleagues invite me to lunch several times each week. I attempt to make excuses by mentioning I have a heavy workload or that I’ve already packed a lunch, but the fact is that I just don’t have the money to go out for lunch. I’m very budget-savvy and I pay attention to every penny, so it’s not as though I’m a careless spender â€" I just quite literally do not have the money, especially for spontaneous events. We work in a fairly upscale part of town, so even when I do have some extra cash, I can’t really afford anything within walking distance. I really love my job and my colleagues and I don’t want to appear antisocial. I also understand that my coworkers make significantly more money than I do, so they may not realize that money is more of an object for me (I am fine working at the “bottom of the totem pole” since it provides experience that directly correlates to the skills I’m learning in my master’s program). My colleagues really seem to like me and I don’t want them to think the feeling is not reciprocal. I also don’t want them to become less comfortable working with me. A: “My budget usually only allows for packed lunches from home, but if you ever get takeout and bring it back, I’d love to eat with you.” Most people remember being on a tight salary at the start of their careers and will get it once you explain it. If you can, though, look for other ways to make overtures â€" for example, if you usually eat your lunch in the park next to your office, you could invite someone to join you there. Or if you occasionally splurge on a takeout coffee or a cookie from the bakery downstairs or whatever, invite someone to go with you. That stuff isn’t strictly necessary, but if it’s an option, it’ll help reinforce that you want to be friendly. Q: I’m being required to sing on camera for work Each year, the government-funded organization that I work for has a roadshow which the government are invited to â€" it’s basically an excuse to showcase why our services are required and to encourage the government to financally support us. In the weeks leading up to this, we were persistently asked to record a speech in front of a camera about how fantastic it is to work for my employer. This would then be shown in a presentation. If we refused (which I did), we were pressured into holding up a piece of paper with something written on it and this would be shown in the presentation along with the videos. I was very unhappy that I felt pressured and forced to take part in this â€" I felt mortified. That was several months ago. Recently someone in their wisdom has came up with the great idea that we could sing this cringey song in our individual teams! We are a very small team and I don’t know how to get out of this. Singing in public is my worst nightmare! They want to make a video of us singing this awful song and it will be done during office hours. I don’t want my face or voice to be used for any promotional or marketing reason. How can I get out of this? A: “I don’t sing, and I’m not comfortable appearing on camera. I’d be glad to do other things to support the project behind the scenes, though. What else would be helpful?” If they tell you this is required, say this: “I’m really not going to sing. Is there something else you’d like me to do, off-camera?” These questions are adapted from ones that originally appeared on Ask a Manager. Some have been edited for length.

Am I Money #8 - Mark, Mid-Career Wondering How He Compares - Work It Daily

Am I Money #8 - Mark, Mid-Career Wondering How He Compares - Work It Daily Hello, I am so grateful for the opportunity to have others review my career documents, etc. Thank you for this great idea, J.T. Mark Dubay Hi Mark! Well, I have to say that I think you are definitely money, I'd give your tools a 4.0 and say with a little tweaking that you'll be at 5 in no time! Let's take a look at each tool you submitted: LinkedIn: While I like that you haven't gotten overly wordy in your on-line profile, I would say that it's actually on the light side. You need to add some quantifiable accomplishments to help a reader get a sense of what your various positions entailed. Also, I'd suggest you get a headshot picture done that you can use across all social media tools to help brand you. When it comes to social media, people want to put a name with a face. Finally, given all your experience, I think you should try to ramp up your connections. The bigger your network, the greater the chance you'll be able to connect with someone who works at a potential employer with whom you could network to get the inside scoop on job openings. Resume: Okay, there are elements of your resume that I ADORE, and other parts I would change. For starters, the banner summary of your quantified experience is great! I would take out the summary paragraph. Most hiring managers won't read it, especially if it reads a bit subjective. Instead, I'd list your top transferable skills (i.e. project management) and the # of years of experience you have for each one. This skill summary should replace the professional attributes section - which is also too subjective. Saying you are 'detailed-oriented' or 'results-oriented' is your opinion of yourself, not a quantifiable fact. So, it's better to let the facts speak for themselves by listing accomplishments in number terms. For example, I like the 'selected career achievements' section, BUT the bullets should each contain a statistic or figure that proves your success. Only the first bullet point is a truly quantifiable accomplishment. Finally, I like the way you offer a 'Challenge, Action Result' section under your past employers. I also like that you list all the training you completed, although listing it in a cloud format like that can be hard to read. I'd suggest you put them in columns instead to make it easier on the eyes. Cover Letter: The opening paragraph should be removed and replaced with something that talks about the employer. Tell them specifically what you love about their business model or their clientele and back it up with a story of how you've come to appreciate what they do/offer. This will help you segway more clearly to the next paragraph where you discuss your accomplishments. Otherwise, I think it's a good letter! I hope this helps! Best wishes in your job search. You certainly have the skills! Fellow experts...got any additional advice for Mark? Please post your thoughts below. Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!