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Well, if you want to make sure a prospective employer reads your resume, the objective statement can be more than special: It can be critical.

If you are in the market for a new computer and a salesperson asks you what features you are specifically looking for, you may spout off a few details, such as: 512KB RAM, 160 GB hard drive, flat panel monitor, wireless optical mouse or any of a dozen other desired features. The salesperson is much better equipped to find a computer that matches your description if you provide the right kind of information.

The same is true of an objective statement. If you don’t use one, an employer might not be able to figure out what type of position you are seeking.

Do not assume your resume is clear and to the point. Do not assume your cover letter will be able to convey everything, either. The cover letter might not even get read. Even if it does get read, it could very easily get separated from your resume. If that happens, the employer has no lead-in to your resume and it has to stand alone.

It is for this reason that the objective statement becomes critical.

Are you interested in getting hired for a specific position or are you ok with interviewing for any position an employer has available? Most people are relatively specific about the kind of work they want to do. You probably are, too.

That means the employer needs some direction from you.

The objective statement tells the employer what you are interested in. A well written objective statement does it in a way that lets the employer know what you can do for them, too.

What can an objective statement do for you?

It can:

Arouse interest in the rest of the resume

Inject energy and enthusiasm

Express your desire to contribute to the organization

Articulate your knowledge of one or more aspects of the company

Use the objective statement to garner interest in the rest of your resume. Be specific and target every word to the position desired and the employer’s needs.

Employers are not mind readers. They need assistance in making sure your resume is read by the right people for the right job. Your willingness to clearly identify the position you are seeking may make the difference in you getting a phone call for an interview, or your personal history being filed away permanently.

Do it right - and reap the rewards.

~Carla Vaughan

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Carla Vaughan is the owner of http://www.Professional-Resume-Example.com, a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. She holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.

Her blog: http://professional-resumes.blogspot.com/

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To be successful to today’s competitive marketplace, you need to have an action plan in place to help maintain your job-search momentum, keep you organized and ensure you have everything ready when it comes time to meet the prospective employer face to face.

If you have an action plan for reaching prospective employers, you are doing well. Many people never reach that level of effectiveness. It is so easy to simply send out resumes and hope someone calls rather than take positive actions which complement the process of finding a job.

If you are one of the multitudes who don’t know an action plan from an anemone, then read the remainder of this article to ensure your job search success.

You Need an Action Plan

First, you need to define your exact job search goal. What kind of job do you want? What type of organization do you want to work for? How much money do you plan to make? Do you need health benefits? How many hours do you expect to work? The more specific you get, the better you will be able to determine if a job offer (down the road) meets your desired goals or not.

Second, identify what objective need to be accomplished in order to achieve that goal. You will need a great resume in most all instances, an awesome cover letter, perhaps a sheet detailing your salary history, a list of references and perhaps more. Those are items you will need at the very least. You may have other needs as well depending upon the industry in which you plan to be working.

Third, describe the specific tasks that need to be done to achieve each objective. When you break each objective down into smaller tasks, it becomes much easier to handle.

Finally, remember than finding a job isn’t easy. It isn’t supposed to be easy. Finding a job is hard work. Take it seriously and you will be rewarded. When you have an Action Plan, you will be well ahead of your competitors.

Carla Vaughan,
Owner/Webmaster
Professional-Resume-Example.com

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