Unless you’re going to create a new resume for each position you apply for, or your skills are very specific, a job objective can limit your options. Should you wish, your objective should consist of a summary of these three key elements of your qualifications:

*Title or function desired
*Your skill set
*The results which your potential employer can expect

COMPUTER SKILLS:

*LOTUS 123
*POWER POINT
*WORD FOR WINDOWS 7.0
*WORD PERFECT 7.0
*EXCEL
*QUICKEN

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

This section is optional, but may be needed to further support your specific skills, which can set you apart from the rest of the applicants.

JOB HISTORY

List in as few words as possible your background in reverse chronological order (last company first)

NLFB AND ASSOCIATES, ANY TOWN, USA 12345 1998-1999 ADMINISTRATIVE ASST

Include areas of responsibility, additional duties, number and type of personnel who reported to you, total dollars you may have saved company, and any other pertinent details.

List these items in bullet form:

*Answered heavy switchboard phone
*Filed daily reports for CEO
*All office duties; filing, faxing, correspondence
*Daily contact with clients
*Assist CEO whenever necessary with major accounts
*Handled 6 corporate accounts
*Supervised 5 employees within my department
*Over seen all financial transactions within my department
*Saved company $2,500,000+ through development of top secret database system

(IF YOU CAN PUT THAT ON YOUR RESUME, YOU’LL DEFINITELY CATCH MORE THAN A FEW EYES)

EDUCATION

List your complete educational background, including any continuing education courses in your field. Also include all pertinent seminars which you have attended.

Princeton University New Jersey
MBA, COMPUTER SCIENCE

NYU New York
BA, FINANCE

Seminars:

*Lotus 123,Harvard Graphics, Business School 1998

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Although not mandatory, you might want to list your past and current memberships (and any title attained) in any professional or trade organization you are a member of.

Women in Communications, WIC, President

Community Affiliations

If space permits or if community involvement is of importance to the position for which you are trying to attain, include any involvement with Red Cross, Cancer Society or any other relevant groups.

Relocation information

If desired, put where and how long you’re willing to relocate, and any other pertinent details.

Willing to relocate anywhere in the US: would love to travel on the job as well.

VISA STATUS

If you are not a US Citizen, add your status here. You will save many disappointing phone calls if you need a sponsorship, but do not indicate it on your resume, as many companies are not willing to be involved in sponsorship.

Visa Status: Permanent US Resident

REFERENCES

Make sure you have three good references available from former employers or business associates before you submit your resume.

Excellent references available upon request.

There…that was easy. Now you should feel a real sense of accomplishment.

DON’T FORGET TO SPELL CHECK AND PROOFREAD YOUR RESUME.

Have your friends / business associates read it. They’re going to be able to give an objective criticism that will help your resume be the best it can be.