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The importance of a resume objective statement

Your resume is a summary of your education, work experience, and accomplishments to show an employer why they should consider you for a certain position. Before you get into writing the body of your resume, you should focus on writing an effective objective statement.

The objective statement shows the reader that you know what you're applying for, and that you're familiar with the field. The objective statement is a one sentence summary of what you're seeking and is one of the first things your reader will look at. You will want to customize your objective statement to each position you're applying for- this will show the reader that you do, in fact, know what you're seeking.

Make sure you take some time to read the entire position description so that you're able to write an effective objective statement. Remember that your objective statement shows the reader that you know what you're applying for. Write down some of the key points from the job description and then draft an objective statement. Here are some examples:

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  • Obtain a position at XYZ Company where I can maximize my management skills, quality assurance, program development, and training experience.
  • Marketing position that utilizes my writing skills and enables me to make a positive contribution to the organization.
  • Create integrated strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, brand/product evolution, and media endorsement.
  • Writing a great objective statement will help your resume and connect the dots of your education, experience, and accomplishments. A good resume always starts with an objective statement.

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