How to Write a Good Objective

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A good resume objective is strong and to the point. It also is the first thing a potential employer will read, so make sure to catch their eye with the following steps.

The objective should be fairly simple. Targeting the specific job and/or company is highly encouraged, for example: To obtain an outside sales position with ABC company. This lets the employer know that you are interested in this specific opening with their company. If you do not know the company’s name, just make sure to list the job title you are applying for.

You may also want to add your job skills to the second part of the objective. You should avoid writing anything that pertains to what you want out of the position; the company wants to know what you can do for them, not what your personal career objective is. You can add something about applying your knowledge and (specific) skills, for example: An outside sales position to help the company grow its’ client base by applying my knowledge of the sales industry and my prospecting skills. Or, something like: To obtain an outside sales position with ABC company, using my 3 years B2B sales experience to prospect for new clients.

Remember that an objective sets the tone for the rest of the resume and should always be included at the top of your resume. You also need to slightly alter the objective with each new position you are applying to.

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