Out with the Objective
There seems to be some confusion as to whether or not you should put an objective statement on your resume. Here’s the short answer: NO.
Create a Resume Opening that Wows
Nothing piques reader interest quite like a succinct and powerful resume opening. Correctly executed, it can effectively target the document, ensure relevant keywords are integrated, and encourage close analysis of your work history. Here’s how:
Using an Executive Summary on Your Resume
In the not-so-distant past, the resume objective section was widely used. The resume objective, simply put, is a 2-3 line statement summarizing the goals you have set for yourself and the position you seek.
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