Sample resume objectives are not to be confused with the actual resumes themselves. That would be like ordering a starter and then asking the waiter for the check. They are merely an appetiser, but are crucial in 'selling' people on why they should read your resume. Thankfully you can locate sample objectives for virtually any vacancy you could imagine.
The whole point of these 'objectives' of course is to make the task of your would-be employer less complicated. They won't have to summarise your 'offer' into a simple sentence, like they will have to with the other resumes. You will succinctly summarise why you are exactly the candidate they're searching for. That gets your resume read with a positive mind.
Before going further, let me pick a sample objective that would accompany a nursing resume: "I aim to secure the position of Health Nurse in a hospital where I am able to use my expertise and 7 years of experience in handling patients, maintaining patient care policies and procedures, assessing and evaluating patient records and data and maintaining a positive environment in the hospital."
Now I agree that an objective for a nursing resume has a 'niche' appeal, but I chose that as that profession touches all of our lives at some time, so we can grasp what skills are required. The point is, resume objectives need to succinctly answer the burning question that's in the mind of your prospective employer; 'in a nutshell, what is this candidate offering?'. That's it. Answer that question and they will dive into your actual resume with exactly the right frame of mind.
Let's look at one other job category - a retail store manager. Here's a good resume objective statement; 'A dynamic, result-oriented and innovative Retail Store Manager with considerable expertise and 9 years of experience in leading a store team to achieve planned sales and profits, merchandising, budgeting, marketing campaigns, customer service and inventory control.'
Of course, sample resume objective examples are all over the net, which is helpful. However, objectives are merely part of the 'job-getting' skillset. You also have the resume itself, the cover letter, the interview, dress code, and thank you letter. Boy, it's a wonder any of us get hired! What you need, if you don't wish to live on the 'no' pile, is a guide on how to put this puzzle together. After all, boring people rigid is rarely a good idea.
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Alun Maxwell is a corporate roleplayer since 2002 and trains many executives on how to interview candidates effectively
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