Comments on: Catch an Employer’s Eye Immediately

By: Michael Hearne

Michael Hearne — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:37:02 +0000

Hooray! Finally someone else who understands what an objective statement (and the whole resume really) is for. It is NOT a document about you. It is a document meant to answer the employer’s big question, which is “What’s in it for me?”

When was the last time anyone saw an infomercial that said things like “WE really want you to buy this because WE….” or “WE think this is a great product because…” The reason is that it doesn’t work. It doesn’t sell, and that’s what the resume needs to do – sell you.

The objective especially is your opportunity to let the employer know how you are going to meet THEIR need, fill THEIR gap, scratch THEIR itch. But how do you know what itches? Simple: Read the job posting!

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By: ayeshawrites4u

ayeshawrites4u — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:46:59 +0000

Hi Jill,

Thanks for the question. I’m not sure what industry you are transitioning from but you can address your career changing status directly in your objective.

For example:

20 year nursing veteran transitioning into elementary education utilizing skills in communication, teamwork, and management.

Or you can simply highlight your graduating credentials and leave your current occupation as a separate section on your resume.

For example:

Graduating elementary education major with strong background in classroom management, differentiation, and utilizing the highest levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Then have two sections on your career history – one highlighting your teaching experience and the other highlighting your non-academic work experience.

By: Jill Higgins

Jill Higgins — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:03:28 +0000

What kind of objective would you recommend for a first-year teacher? I am a mid-career changer, just finished my teaching cert and I am looking for a job in elementary ed. I am trying to emphasize my “real world”/life experience as setting me apart from younger educators. Any suggestions?