Posted: 11/12/2008 1:19:46 PM EDT
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Ok, I've always been really horrible at defining myself in a Resume. Do any of you guys have a good idea on how to right good objectives or summaries? I would like to mention in my resume that I have been in Public Safety since '02, serving as a Firefighter, EMT-IV, E911 Dispatcher, and now Police Officer, but I have no idea what else should be in there...
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some say that an objective is just redundant, because you put that info in the cover letter....on the other hand some say that if it doesn't have an objective, it goes in the trash. Short sighted HR idiots.
If you do choose to use one, keep it simple. I say leave it out. |
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Ok, I've always been really horrible at defining myself in a Resume. Do any of you guys have a good idea on how to right good objectives or summaries? I would like to mention in my resume that I have been in Public Safety since '02, serving as a Firefighter, EMT-IV, E911 Dispatcher, and now Police Officer, but I have no idea what else should be in there... Any ideas?? I suggest putting your objectives, and anything that's a little too bold for your resume, on your cover letter. Also keep your resume to 1 page. Keep good margins and don't spell anything wrong. 
I've laid out dozens of resumes in my day.  If you have questions please ask.
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A resume objective succinctly desribes o the reader where you want to go next in your career. It should be braod enough not to reduce your opportunities and clear enough that it clearly describes where you want to go.
It is almost always difficult to capture our "next step" career move because we seldom know the universe of possibilities available to us. Try tackling it this way: Imagine that your current boss who is impressed with your accomplishments and performance is recommending you fo your next job. In a letter of recommendation - what would he write that he recommends you for. For example: "Bob has demonstrated all of the technical, management and team leadership skills necessary to advance his career to the next level. I enthusiasticly recommend him for positions that will allow him to expand his _______ to _________ and expose him to ________ in positions of increasing _____________. What is the next logical progression in your career path? Are you ready for that (experience, education etc)? Hope this helps. |
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A resume objective succinctly desribes o the reader where you want to go next in your career. It should be braod enough not to reduce your opportunities and clear enough that it clearly describes where you want to go. It is almost always difficult to capture our "next step" career move because we seldom know the universe of possibilities available to us. Try tackling it this way: Imagine that your current boss who is impressed with your accomplishments and performance is recommending you fo your next job. In a letter of recommendation - what would he write that he recommends you for. For example: "Bob has demonstrated all of the technical, management and team leadership skills necessary to advance his career to the next level. I enthusiasticly recommend him for positions that will allow him to expand his _______ to _________ and expose him to ________ in positions of increasing _____________. What is the next logical progression in your career path? Are you ready for that (experience, education etc)? Hope this helps. Dont you already state that when you apply for the job!!! |