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Objective: To write a compelling article to help resume writers capture the attention of potential employers using a great resume objective.

The first thing people will notice when reading your resume is the objective. A good objective will be concise, upbeat, and grab the reader's attention.

It must be tailored to the position for which you're applying... show the reader that you want to work for them. To write that perfect objective, here are some tips:

Keep the objective neutral, and state what the job is that you are seeking. Do not state your desire, but what you can do for the company.

So instead of writing something like, "A position where I can grow and use my skills" (etc), focus on the job itself. Say something more to the effect of, "An administrative assistance position in a fast-paced office environment." Keep the focus in the objective on the company and position. What would the manager want from his or her new employee? Keep this question in mind.

One title per resume! Don't write a laundry list of all the things you're willing to do. Use the resume objective to answer specifically the question, "What job do you want?"

Keep it short. The objective should be no more than one sentence. You may use two sentences as long as both are short and get straight to the point. However, a long objective will not be getting a lot of attention.

Don't state the obvious. Don't mention your hopes for advancement; everyone wants that. Focus on the job. It's needless to reach for the next job before you've even landed this one! Avoid being redundant in your objective. Don't tell prospective employers that you're hard-working and responsible. Hopefully this will show up in your skill and experience!

If you keep these tips in mind and write your resume objective from the employer's point of view, you will be one step closer to the perfect job!