10 Steps to Creating a Resume That Will Blow Away the Competition – Step 7: Objectives

Your Objective is the first chance you get in the content of the resume to make a first impression. The Objective used to be a very short sentence where you put the specific job title that you were applying for. It’s becoming increasingly common to now have a paragraph that highlights certain skills you can offer to the prospective employer.

Here is a sample of an Objective I recently created for a client:

A committed, creative, and hard-working professional with over 23 years experience in the Hospitality industry seeking a management position within your company. Eager to offer knowledge, superior communication, and team collaboration skills to provide a meaningful contribution. Willing to offer honesty, attention to detail, patience, and courtesy to all interactions.

To break it down, the first sentence includes three strengths my client possesses, the kind of background he has, and the position he wants to apply for. The second sentence lists the talents he excels at. The third sentence indicates the benefit he would provide the employer should he be offered the position. Together, these sentences provide a powerful snapshot of the kind of employee who would be successful in the position.

Try re-working your Objective to include these elements and you will increase your chances of being offered the interview.

Next on the list of things I want to discuss are your accomplishments. You have many and we need to highlight them.

Until next time,