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How to make your 'Objective' stand out on your resume

7/10/2016

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 I’m not a big fan of the ‘Objective’ on resumes even though I see them all the time. The reason I don’t like them is because they usually don’t mean anything to me, i.e. they’re irrelevant. And if something on your resume is irrelevant to the person reviewing it, you shouldn't include it.
 
But I get that an Objective can be a good filler of space, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience. Keep in mind though that the Objective is generally the first thing an employer sees at the top of your resume. It’s basically your introduction to them – your first impression on paper. So a generic sounding Objective just ain't going to cut it. So if you’re going to include one, make it awesome by making it totally relevant to the company you're applying to. Here's how:


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4 ways to make a good phone impression

7/6/2016

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Did you know that first impressions are made in just under seven seconds? So if your first encounter with a recruiter or a hiring manager is over the phone, the way you answer the phone is a big deal. The reason I think it's such a big deal is that I get to see how someone acts in general, because they may not be aware that it's an employer calling. In may career I've had people answer the phone like this:

"Yeah?"
"Go."
"Uh huh."
(a comatose, hungover sounding) "Hello?"

Not exactly the best first impression. So if you give bad phone (or aren't aware of your phone presence) you may be doing yourself a disservice without even knowing it. Here's what I'd suggest:


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2 reasons why the word 'we' will get the attention of your interviewer

7/2/2016

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Many candidates believe that an interview is an opportunity to demonstrate their past achievements, skills and fit for a position. So a lot of their statements start with the word 'I'. That’s all good and fine, and I’m not saying you shouldn't tout your achievements. But that’s what everyone does, and remember that your job in an interview is to separate yourself from other candidates. The way to do this is to use the word ‘we’ when referring to your past achievements and also when talking about the job you’re applying for. Here are two reasons why:



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    Rodger Banister is an award winning copywriter and author of It's Not About You: How to think like an employer and get the job you really want.

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