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| Write A Power Statement, Not A Resume Objective |
by Rita Fisher, CPRW
What's wrong with an objective on a resume? The problem with objectives on resumes is that a typical objective is self-centered and self-serving; therefore, it is useless. Instead of an objective, use a power statement.
Let me illustrate what I mean by giving examples of both objectives and power statements. Here is a typical objective, one that HR personnel see on top of resumes all the time:
"Process Improvement Engineer position allowing me to fully utilize my skills and attributes and providing professional advancement opportunities."
What did this objective tell me?
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