JOB OBJECTIVES ARE KILLING YOU!
July 7th, 2006
I recently moved my business to NW Indiana from Chicago, IL. As a result, I needed to hire individuals to replace the employees who did not make the move. Finding top talent is what I have done for my clients for the past thirty years. I was amazed by the job objections I read on resumes. I networked extensively and was very clear I was looking for a high level administrative person to assist me as well as back up the help desk for a tutor product I sell. I asked for proficient skills and experience. Let me share some of the job objectives on resumes I received:
“Seeking a position in a law firm that will utilize my Political Science Degree”
“I will take any job as long as the money is fair and I can learn new skills”
“Seeking an administrative position in a medical environment that will utilize my 15 years of medical records and secretarial experience”
“Seeking a customer service position, in a call center environment”
We are not a law firm, we are not a medical office, we are not a call center, I don’t want to “teach” someone skills - I want to hire them!
If you have information on the positions you are applying for - CUSTOMIZED your job descriptions to fit the position you are seeking. If you do not have this information - either write a very general job objection or take it off your resume. Incorrect or misdirecte Job Objections are a major SCREENING tool for hiring authorities. Your job is to get the interview - don’t allow your resume to screen you out!
Barb Bruno