How to write an objective for resume
When you are crafting your resume, you need to know how to write an objective for the resume. An objective is basically what you are hoping to achieve in the job or career field that you want to get into. It says why you got into this field, why you are so passionate about it, and what you can do for the company or the career area. It isn't "I want to work for your company so that I can develop my skills." What that says is that once I do this, I'm going to move on.
Some people feel like there is no need to include an objective on your resume. However, it can be helpful in showing your passion for your career field and can let a potential employer know why you are passionate about the job in the first place. Either way, knowing how to write an objective for your resume is a very important part of the job seeking process.
The first part you should know about in learning how to write an objective for a resume is that you must use words that are always positive but not too flowery. Speak from your heart and avoid using any euphemisms of any kind and be sure that your objective sounds very professional. "I would like to use the skills I have developed in ... to make a difference."
On the other hand, if you are switching careers, your objective statement should say why you wanted to get into another field and what makes you so excited to do so. You should state what you are hoping to accomplish in this new career and why you know you can accomplish it! "I am seeking a change in career and am looking to start at an entry level position."
When writing your objective statement, you should be brief. This is a sentence or two about why you want a job in this career field. It should show a potential employer why he or she should hire you even if you do not have a lot of experience in the field you are applying for.
Knowing how to write an objective for a resume is an important part of “putting your best foot forward” so that the person who is reading your resume wants to read the rest of it. It is kind of like when you begin a new novel. The first line is so important – it has to hook the reader and make them want to read on. The same applies to your objective statement on your resume. You should make your potential employer want to read more about you based on your objective statement.
Good luck in your job search
Fran
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Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Job Search Questions
Here are some excellent questions to consider from Tammy Mathieu's blog
• what brings you to what you do?
• did you end-up choosing your career / lifestyle or did it just gradually happen?
• how do your skills fit in?
• what interests do you have?
• what are some of the things you like (i.e. hobbies)?
• what types of places do you like?
• what makes you happy?
• what would you want to do?
• where would you like to go?
• what is the core of your career?
• what do you contribute?
• what is the Big Picture of what you do?
• how does what you do make a difference in other people's lives?
• what is the essence of what you do right now?
• what represents [love, happiness, fun, peacefulness, family, success, etc.] to you?
Why not post your answers below....
To your success
Fran
P.S. Want to make a video for your job search?
http://www.easyvideoproducer.com/clickthru.php?id=13200
• what brings you to what you do?
• did you end-up choosing your career / lifestyle or did it just gradually happen?
• how do your skills fit in?
• what interests do you have?
• what are some of the things you like (i.e. hobbies)?
• what types of places do you like?
• what makes you happy?
• what would you want to do?
• where would you like to go?
• what is the core of your career?
• what do you contribute?
• what is the Big Picture of what you do?
• how does what you do make a difference in other people's lives?
• what is the essence of what you do right now?
• what represents [love, happiness, fun, peacefulness, family, success, etc.] to you?
Why not post your answers below....
To your success
Fran
P.S. Want to make a video for your job search?
http://www.easyvideoproducer.com/clickthru.php?id=13200
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Job Search Tips - Do You Know What You Want To Do?
I was surfing the net today and came across this article which I thought I would share with you.
What Do You REALLY Want?
Written by Editor, Pick The Brain on December 7, 2007
The statement, “You can do anything you put your mind to,” leads us to believe that all you must do is imagine what you’d like to accomplish, set your mind to the task, and wait for success.
To a certain degree this is true. Focused intention combined with action is a powerful force. But the statement is misleading because it fails to mention the difficulty and necessity of focusing your mind on a specific goal.
Most of us don’t know what we want. We think we do, but we really don’t. We only know what we don’t want. We don’t want a boring job. We don’t want to be poor. We don’t want to disappoint our loved ones.
Knowing specifically what you want is much different than knowing what you don’t want. When you only know what you don’t want, your intentions aren’t focused. Consider this example.
Pete doesn’t want to be poor. He’s sick of earning less than his friends, and he’s determined to raise his status. To accomplish this goal, Pete could take many different paths. He could train for a high paying profession, such as doctor or lawyer. He could start his own company, go into real estate, or do many other things that would lead to acquiring wealth.
But Pete isn’t sure what he wants to do. He doesn’t know which path best fits his skills and personality, so he doesn’t resolve to follow any particular path.
Hoping to answer this question, he investigates a dozen possibilities, but as soon as he runs into adversity he decides that path isn’t for him and moves on to a new solution.
Pete’s actions aren’t focused. Although he works very hard, his efforts don’t build on each other. Rather than building one giant impenetrable sand castle, Pete has built twenty smalls ones that are easily toppled. He ends up confused and discouraged. Ultimately Pete’s lack of focus leads to failure.
Now, what if Pete had chosen a specific path? Suppose he decided on the law profession. His actions would have been clearly defined:
•Get a high score on the LSAT
•Attain letters of recommendation
•Get accepted to a good law school
•Decide on a field of law
•Earn a law degree
•Find a high paying job with a good law firm
A set of specific goals is much easier to achieve than a vague end goal like becoming wealthy. Being focused on a path gives Pete a logical set of actions to follow. Each accomplishment is one step closer to the final goal.
I think we can all agree that committing to a clearly defined path, regardless of which one, gives Pete the best chance of becoming wealthy.
But how can he choose a path if he doesn’t know what he wants? Maybe money isn’t his only goal. Maybe he wants to do something he loves at the same time. Maybe he can’t afford to go back to school. Reality is complicated, and Pete doesn’t want to commit too soon.
And that’s why he fails.
But I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. Most people don’t fit neatly into a predefined path. Forcing yourself into one may lead to success, but it probably won’t make you happy.
This is the point. If you want to be conventionally successful, to attain wealth and status, you need to choose a specific path (preferably something mainstream) and follow it to the letter.
On the other hand, if you aren’t particularly concerned with wealth or success, you can take your time searching for that perfect niche.
Just don’t wait too long to decide. Each moment you deliberate, your already committed competitors sprint further ahead.
But, then again, maybe life isn’t a race, and maybe the most interesting people follow a path all their own.
To find out more about Pick The Brain blog, click here. There are some really neat articles.
To your successful job search.
Fran
What Do You REALLY Want?
Written by Editor, Pick The Brain on December 7, 2007
The statement, “You can do anything you put your mind to,” leads us to believe that all you must do is imagine what you’d like to accomplish, set your mind to the task, and wait for success.
To a certain degree this is true. Focused intention combined with action is a powerful force. But the statement is misleading because it fails to mention the difficulty and necessity of focusing your mind on a specific goal.
Most of us don’t know what we want. We think we do, but we really don’t. We only know what we don’t want. We don’t want a boring job. We don’t want to be poor. We don’t want to disappoint our loved ones.
Knowing specifically what you want is much different than knowing what you don’t want. When you only know what you don’t want, your intentions aren’t focused. Consider this example.
Pete doesn’t want to be poor. He’s sick of earning less than his friends, and he’s determined to raise his status. To accomplish this goal, Pete could take many different paths. He could train for a high paying profession, such as doctor or lawyer. He could start his own company, go into real estate, or do many other things that would lead to acquiring wealth.
But Pete isn’t sure what he wants to do. He doesn’t know which path best fits his skills and personality, so he doesn’t resolve to follow any particular path.
Hoping to answer this question, he investigates a dozen possibilities, but as soon as he runs into adversity he decides that path isn’t for him and moves on to a new solution.
Pete’s actions aren’t focused. Although he works very hard, his efforts don’t build on each other. Rather than building one giant impenetrable sand castle, Pete has built twenty smalls ones that are easily toppled. He ends up confused and discouraged. Ultimately Pete’s lack of focus leads to failure.
Now, what if Pete had chosen a specific path? Suppose he decided on the law profession. His actions would have been clearly defined:
•Get a high score on the LSAT
•Attain letters of recommendation
•Get accepted to a good law school
•Decide on a field of law
•Earn a law degree
•Find a high paying job with a good law firm
A set of specific goals is much easier to achieve than a vague end goal like becoming wealthy. Being focused on a path gives Pete a logical set of actions to follow. Each accomplishment is one step closer to the final goal.
I think we can all agree that committing to a clearly defined path, regardless of which one, gives Pete the best chance of becoming wealthy.
But how can he choose a path if he doesn’t know what he wants? Maybe money isn’t his only goal. Maybe he wants to do something he loves at the same time. Maybe he can’t afford to go back to school. Reality is complicated, and Pete doesn’t want to commit too soon.
And that’s why he fails.
But I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. Most people don’t fit neatly into a predefined path. Forcing yourself into one may lead to success, but it probably won’t make you happy.
This is the point. If you want to be conventionally successful, to attain wealth and status, you need to choose a specific path (preferably something mainstream) and follow it to the letter.
On the other hand, if you aren’t particularly concerned with wealth or success, you can take your time searching for that perfect niche.
Just don’t wait too long to decide. Each moment you deliberate, your already committed competitors sprint further ahead.
But, then again, maybe life isn’t a race, and maybe the most interesting people follow a path all their own.
To find out more about Pick The Brain blog, click here. There are some really neat articles.
To your successful job search.
Fran
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Looking For Data Entry Jobs
"Every day at least one person will ask if a particular data entry job is legit.
Every day at least one person will ask to find a data entry position.
Data entry jobs are the most desired, most favourable and most sought after position online. You will hear often data entry jobs are rare, few and far between and it’s true. If that’s the case, why do you see them scattered online so much?"
S. Mcintyre explains:
"Here’s the difference between data entry jobs and data entry programs."
Defining Data Entry Jobs and Data Entry Programs
To your success
Fran Watson
P.S. Looking for blogging jobs? Check out this site:
The ProBlogger Job Board is where bloggers looking for jobs and companies looking for bloggers to hire meet.
Every day at least one person will ask to find a data entry position.
Data entry jobs are the most desired, most favourable and most sought after position online. You will hear often data entry jobs are rare, few and far between and it’s true. If that’s the case, why do you see them scattered online so much?"
S. Mcintyre explains:
"Here’s the difference between data entry jobs and data entry programs."
Defining Data Entry Jobs and Data Entry Programs
To your success
Fran Watson
P.S. Looking for blogging jobs? Check out this site:
The ProBlogger Job Board is where bloggers looking for jobs and companies looking for bloggers to hire meet.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Want to Work at Home?
10 All-Time Best Work At Home Mom Tips
by S McIntyre
To work from home profitably it involves taking these top 10 work at home tips and implementing them into your business and life.
Organization
If you don’t know whether you’re coming or going in your home life, your home business or telecommute job is going to suffer. Being organized and having some structure is essential when you work at home. When it’s time to disconnect, do so without guilt. Being organized is finding a balance between work and play.
Preparation
Preparation and organization are the two most important steps in achieving success from home. Do you have an equipped and designated area to work your at home job or business?
Research
If you’re offering your own products, services or looking for a virtual employer, you have to do your research. Companies aren’t made the same and what’s suited for many people may not work for you. In a home business it’s imperative to know who your target market is, how well the product is perceived and if a service is needed. On the telecommuting front, there are a variety of things to look for like pay structure, employee or IC status, daily quotas etc.
Business Tools
What do you have to make your work at home job or business easier? Do you have the necessary tools to help you get ahead or to simplify your work? Is there ongoing training, monthly conferences, and mentoring etc.?
Patience and Perseverance
Growing a home business or searching for a telecommute job all requires patience and a lot of it. Success needs to be nurtured, tweaked and watered to make it grow. You have to work through the highs and lows before you find what you’re looking for. Mistakes and slow growth can only make you stronger and better.
Goals
Work on setting daily achievable, but flexible goals in your home life, business or in your job.
Support
It’s important for your family and friends to know your job at home is the same as a person who works outside the home. There should be set boundaries on the times you are working. It’s also important for your family to know exactly the kind of work you do at home. With this understanding they can then offer the support you need from them.
Ingenuity
While there are a lot of people willing to lend a helping hand and offer support, you must also meet them halfway. The more resourceful, creative and independent you are, the better you will grow as a strong business leader or a telecommute employee.
Passion
If you don’t love your home business or telecommute job then at least like it a lot. Like it enough that you are excited to work your business or job.
Belief
Having a YES and CAN do attitude will propel you to achieve greater things in life. Believe in yourself.
There are no secrets or shortcuts just hard work, determination, faith and these 10 tips to guide you to working prosperously from home.
About the Author:
S McIntyre is the founder of WorkAtHomeSpace.com, a free work at home resource focusing on work at home companies, daily telecommute job leads, articles, business resources and other work at home related topics. Sophia co-owns WorkAtHomeBusinessOptions.com, a comprehensive work at home business resource focusing on helping others who are looking for opportunities and ideas to work from home. You will also find tips and articles on how to balance work, family and play in your daily life. Article Source: http://www.wahm-articles.com
by S McIntyre
To work from home profitably it involves taking these top 10 work at home tips and implementing them into your business and life.
Organization
If you don’t know whether you’re coming or going in your home life, your home business or telecommute job is going to suffer. Being organized and having some structure is essential when you work at home. When it’s time to disconnect, do so without guilt. Being organized is finding a balance between work and play.
Preparation
Preparation and organization are the two most important steps in achieving success from home. Do you have an equipped and designated area to work your at home job or business?
Research
If you’re offering your own products, services or looking for a virtual employer, you have to do your research. Companies aren’t made the same and what’s suited for many people may not work for you. In a home business it’s imperative to know who your target market is, how well the product is perceived and if a service is needed. On the telecommuting front, there are a variety of things to look for like pay structure, employee or IC status, daily quotas etc.
Business Tools
What do you have to make your work at home job or business easier? Do you have the necessary tools to help you get ahead or to simplify your work? Is there ongoing training, monthly conferences, and mentoring etc.?
Patience and Perseverance
Growing a home business or searching for a telecommute job all requires patience and a lot of it. Success needs to be nurtured, tweaked and watered to make it grow. You have to work through the highs and lows before you find what you’re looking for. Mistakes and slow growth can only make you stronger and better.
Goals
Work on setting daily achievable, but flexible goals in your home life, business or in your job.
Support
It’s important for your family and friends to know your job at home is the same as a person who works outside the home. There should be set boundaries on the times you are working. It’s also important for your family to know exactly the kind of work you do at home. With this understanding they can then offer the support you need from them.
Ingenuity
While there are a lot of people willing to lend a helping hand and offer support, you must also meet them halfway. The more resourceful, creative and independent you are, the better you will grow as a strong business leader or a telecommute employee.
Passion
If you don’t love your home business or telecommute job then at least like it a lot. Like it enough that you are excited to work your business or job.
Belief
Having a YES and CAN do attitude will propel you to achieve greater things in life. Believe in yourself.
There are no secrets or shortcuts just hard work, determination, faith and these 10 tips to guide you to working prosperously from home.
About the Author:
S McIntyre is the founder of WorkAtHomeSpace.com, a free work at home resource focusing on work at home companies, daily telecommute job leads, articles, business resources and other work at home related topics. Sophia co-owns WorkAtHomeBusinessOptions.com, a comprehensive work at home business resource focusing on helping others who are looking for opportunities and ideas to work from home. You will also find tips and articles on how to balance work, family and play in your daily life. Article Source: http://www.wahm-articles.com
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