[Jobs] Objective on Resume

[Catherine Close]

This is similar to what I did.  I also had a separate one for federal jobs
as they ask things which others don't always ask such as U.S. citizenship.
Cathy
  

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From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Sherry Gomes
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 4:03 PM
To: 'Jobs for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Objective on Resume

I don't use a separate resume for each job, but separate for each type of
job.  if it's an administrative position, the resume focuses on that.  If
it's customer service, it focuses on that.  I have one specifically tailored
to access technology jobs, and one specifically tailored to when I apply for
jobs at the guide dog school I attend.  But I do write a an individual cover
letter for every position.  I have a few generic ones geared toward
different categories, and then I tweak and change and individualize those
for every resume I send out.  Whew, I'm so glad all that's done for a while.

Sherry
 

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From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Dick Davis
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:41 PM
To: 'Jobs for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Objective on Resume


Bonnie,
Actually, you should have a separate resume for each employer.  Not a
completely new one, but customized to meet the needs of the employer and the
requirements of the job. It may sound like more work, but so is the time
spent sending unsuccessful resumes.  Most people make the mistake of using a
generic one, which is fine as a starting point, but not good to rely on.
Dick Davis 

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From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bonnie Ainsworth
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 9:34 AM
To: Jobs for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Objective on Resume

Okay, so what I really need are two versions.  When applying for a job with
the US Forest Service in particular, they basically do want your job history

if you're applying for a job using a resume.  This is good to know, it's
almost as though I need two resumes, one for Federal employment and another
for state/private employers.


If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back? Steven Wright

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick Davis" <ddavis at blindinc.org>
To: "'Jobs for the Blind'" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Objective on Resume


Bonnie,
If you do want to put an objective at the beginning of your resume,
particularize it to the position in question and the needs of the particular
employer.  It shows you did your homework.  The most important thing is to
answer the question, "Why should you hire me?" at the beginning of the
resume.  A resume is sales literature for you, not a job history.
Dick Davis

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From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Michael Bullis
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 8:55 AM
To: Jobs for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Objective on Resume

I read far to many resumes and what I wish I saw more of are resumes that
describe real and measurable accomplishments.
I worked at this office and improved the average time for receiving incoming
calls by twenty percent.  I developed a new filing system which has become
the company standard.
You get the picture.  Tell me what you have done and can do.
Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bonnie Ainsworth
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 8:50 AM
To: Jobs for the Blind
Subject: [Jobs] Objective on Resume

Hi all,

I'm creating a new resume and was wondering what some of you who are working
in clerical positions put in the "objective" block of your resumes.  The
resume I currently have was done by a former Federal employee, and since it
was created for Government use, that information wasn't necessary.  Also,
for those of you who work in the Federal Government, I was using Form OF-612
which you all know is long and tedious.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

Bonnie
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