How to Write an Effective Resume Objective

How to Write an Effective Resume ObjectiveWriting effective resume objectives is one of the most important things you will do when applying for a job. Therefore, you should take time to write them well so that your future employer can see that you are a good and willing candidate for the position.A resume is a document that contains all the information about the educational background, work experience, and other relevant facts about the prospective employee. When you have written a good resume, you can always discuss the details with your prospective employer and explain the reasons for selecting the applicant.One of the best ways to write an objective is to use a resume objective template. In this case, you will find a list of what to include in the objective. Usually, an objective statement consists of the name of the company, the job description, the job duties, salary requirement, and other such information.Then, you should add the complete objective. Always make sure that you in dicate the reason why you should be the best candidate for the job and how the prospective employer can contact you if they have any questions.Another way to write resume objectives is to write them on a software application. There are online software applications that enable you to create a unique resume for every resume objective. You simply paste the objective into the application and it generates the objective in a matter of seconds.Another way to write a unique resume objective is to browse through a collection of sample resumes that come with the software. It would certainly help you get ideas for your resume objective. In the end, it would definitely save your time and energy.Writing effective resume objectives is a skill you need to develop. The first step is to spend some time on writing a unique resume objective and then you will surely get results from the process.

The 25 Hottest Careers Right Now

The 25 Hottest Careers Right Now Looking for a new career? You may want to consider construction. Construction jobs made a good showing on Thursday when Indeed released its 2018 list of the best jobs in the United States. The job search site ranked titles based on salary and opportunity, and the construction industry largely won out, claiming 10 of the 25 spots. Coming in first place was commercial project manager, a role that’s seen a 277 percent surge in the number of Indeed postings between 2014 and 2017. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were more than 39,000 posts seeking commercial project managers from companies like AECOM and 84 Lumber. Other roles that made the list included pre-construction manager, construction superintendent and construction manager. That falls in line with findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which notes on its website that economic and population growth are likely driving demand for new roads and infrastructure â€" and, in turn, generating a need for people who can build them. “Last year, this list was dominated by jobs in the tech sector, with software engineer and developer roles coming out on top,” Indeed’s senior vice president of marketing, Paul D’Arcy, said in a statement. “While these roles are still at the top of our list, it is interesting to see a strong showing by construction jobs that were completely absent last year, like pre-construction manager, which jumped straight to the top five.” That’s not to say the tech industry isn’t represented. Landing at the number two spot is full stack developer and at number three, computer vision engineer. Other interesting, in-demand job titles include agile coach, optometrist, and partnership manager. Here’s Indeed’s full list of the 25 hottest jobs in 2018 and what their average salaries are. 1. Commercial Project Manager Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 277 Average Base Salary: $81,023 2. Full Stack Developer Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 198 Average Base Salary: $111,640 3. Computer Vision Engineer Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 169 Average Base Salary: $131,297 4. Machine Learning Engineer Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 166 Average Base Salary: $136,241 5. Preconstruction Manager Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 126 Average Base Salary: $95,337 6. Construction Superintendent Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 122 Average Base Salary: $85,170 7. Optometrist Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 118 Average Base Salary: $131,692 8. Data Scientist Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 106 Average Base Salary: $132,915 9. Chief Estimator Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 101 Average Base Salary: $116,848 10. Development Operations Engineer Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 91 Average Base Salary: $125,714 11. Agile Coach Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 80 Average Base Salary: $120,142 12. Construction Estimator Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 76 Average Base Salary: $78,052 13. Senior Talent Acquisition Manager Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 55 Average Base Salary: $85,076 14. Plumbing Engineer Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 51 Average Base Salary: $82,063 15. Project Superintendent Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 48 Average Base Salary: $83,326 16. Staff Pharmacist Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 42 Average Base Salary: $107,584 17. Head of Sales Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 42 Average Base Salary: $108,788 18. Commercial Real Estate Agent Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 37 Average Base Salary: $78,675 19. Construction Manager Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 37 Average Base Salary: $85,655 20. Project Architect Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 34 Average Base Salary: $77,931 21. Product Owner Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 33 Average Base Salary: $101,857 22. Senior Clinical Specialist Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 30 Average Base Salary: $76,598 23. User Experience Researcher Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 28 Average Base Salary: $99,551 24. Registered Nurse â€" Infusion Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 19 Average Base Salary: $79,952 25. Partnership Manager Percent Growth in Number of Postings: 19 Average Base Salary: $76,628

3 Techniques To Fight Unemployment Stigma - Work It Daily

3 Techniques To Fight Unemployment Stigma - Work It Daily I read this article on AOL Jobs that said studies show convicted felons have an easier time getting hired than the long-term unemployed. I won’t deny the facts: People who have been unemployed for an extended period of time are discriminated against. It’s terrible, but it’s the truth. In the last few years, I’ve worked with over 1,800 job seekers inside CareerHMO, many of whom had been out of work for a long time. (The longest had been out of work four years!) Here are three techniques that helped them get back to work and beat the unemployment stigma: #1 - Stop Looking For A Job When we look for a job, we force ourselves to try to fit into an existing job description. It’s like being a size eight in shoes but trying to fit into a size five; it doesn’t feel right. I have job seekers step back and focus on a problem to solve. What challenges are businesses facing today in their industry? How does their skill set solve that problem? And above all else, how do they save or make the company enough money to justify hiring them. #2 â€" Press 'Play' On Life Long-term job seekers have usually become quite reclusive. They don’t engage in social activities because they are sick of being asked, “What do you do?” As a result, they stop going out. Furthermore, they punish themselves for not having a job by not allowing themselves to have any fun. They hold happiness hostage, saying to themselves, “I can do those things when I finally get a job.” Well, withholding happiness is no way to get a job. You need to feel good about yourself in order to have the confidence and motivation needed to job search. I tell job seekers, get out there and have fun. Meet as many people as you can. When the question, “What do you do?” comes up, simply say, “I specialize in solving (insert your answer from technique number one here) problems for companies,” and leave it at that. If they ask you where you work, simply say, “I’m actually in the job hunt right now,” and move on. Keep it positive and simple. You’ll find people will respond to the low-key nature of how you presented your employment situation and may even ask more questions as a way to help you. Your job is to stay positive and enjoy the event. If someone wants to help you - that’s a bonus! #3 â€" Get A 360 Feedback Evaluation I find a lot of folks who have been unemployed for a long time can’t really see themselves objectively. They have been in the hunt for so long, they can’t tell what’s working and what’s not. Moreover, they’ve gone back and tweaked their job search tools so many times, that they can’t see how off base they’ve made them (i.e. resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter, etc.). And then, there is the interview attire and the way they answer behavioral questions. Having been unemployed for so long, they are either outdated, or create a look of desperation. In short, their personal brand (a.k.a. how they are marketing themselves) is all wrong â€" and they can’t see it. I suggest they get an objective professional to do a 360 evaluation on their job search efforts. They should have every aspect of their job search strategy and tools evaluated to see if they are A) up-to-date, and B) sending the right message. Getting this type of help can make a huge difference. The changes and improvements made as a result of the feedback usually give the job seeker new hope in their ability to find work. The Best Piece Of Advice All Ex-Unemployed People Offer Besides the advice above, I also think it’s wise to get advice from those who have successfully beat long-term unemployment. So, each time I get an e-mail from a client who was unemployed a long time and finally found a job, I always ask them, “Now that you did it. What’s the one piece of advice you would give someone who is where you once were.” The answer is always the same... never give up! They say it with such passion too. They go on to discuss how they are glad I pushed them to keep going. How, as much as they didn’t want to try new techniques, they were now glad that they did. And always, they say how grateful they were I didn’t give up on them, and more importantly, they didn’t give up on themselves. So, I hope you’ll give the above techniques a try. You’ve got nothing to lose, right? Take Our FREE Quiz! Want to REVEAL your unique professional strengths? Take the Career Decoder quiz over at CareerHMO, the Career Improvement Platform (it's free). It's time to unlock your TRUE potential and start selling yourself to employers! Take the quiz now! Related Posts: 10 Things Recruiters Won’t Tell You (But I Will!) How 4 Words Control Your Career Decisions 10 Reasons Happy People Get More Job Opportunities The Worst LinkedIn Summary Ever CAREEREALISM’s Founder, J.T. O’Donnell is a nationally syndicated career expert and workplace consultant who helps American workers of all ages find greater professional satisfaction. Her book, CAREEREALISM: The Smart Approach to a Satisfying Career, outlines her highly successful career-coaching methodology. Purchase her e-book of CAREEREALISM for only $9.95 by clicking here! Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!