Resume help?

qwerty777

I've been at the same job for 2.5 years and am applying for a job that I really want outside the company. It's been probably 4 or 5 years since I've had to write a proper resume, and I am completely stuck on my objective statement. I've always only written "To obtain a position as ___"  which I'm now finding out is bad. I have a degree in criminal justice and am applying for this job: http://www.minnesotajobnetwork.com/jobs.asp?pagemode=15&jid=1868719&job_code=-1&job_type_id=3&category_id=1308&keywords=&city_id=-1&domain_id=-1&kt=Legal+Coordinator&kc=Gurstel+Chargo+P.A.&kl=Golden+Valley%2c+MN

My statement right now says: To apply my knowledge acquired through my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and internship at Law Office to a legal support position in ____. I need something generic for the website and maybe something more specific for the actual application and I am completely stuck. I've searched their website but there isn't much there.

Ugh I feel so lame for not knowing how to properly write a resume, but the company I work for has their own forms they use in place of a resume, so I haven't had to write one for any of my promotions that I've interviewed for. Any advice?

qwerty777

I've been at the same job for 2.5 years and am applying for a job that I really want outside the company. It's been probably 4 or 5 years since I've had to write a proper resume, and I am completely stuck on my objective statement. I've always only written "To obtain a position as ___"  which I'm now finding out is bad. I have a degree in criminal justice and am applying for this job: http://www.minnesotajobnetwork.com/jobs.asp?pagemode=15&jid=1868719&job_code=-1&job_type_id=3&category_id=1308&keywords=&city_id=-1&domain_id=-1&kt=Legal+Coordinator&kc=Gurstel+Chargo+P.A.&kl=Golden+Valley%2c+MN

My statement right now says: To apply my knowledge acquired through my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and internship at Law Office to a legal support position in ____. I need something generic for the website and maybe something more specific for the actual application and I am completely stuck. I've searched their website but there isn't much there.

Ugh I feel so lame for not knowing how to properly write a resume, but the company I work for has their own forms they use in place of a resume, so I haven't had to write one for any of my promotions that I've interviewed for. Any advice?

sep72fendr

Do they have a statement in qualifications for the position? If so, take some of those qualifications and add them to the resume as your objective. To extract the skills of a.b. and c. from my background education in xyz and utilize them in the field of JOB POSITION"

qwerty777

I might be able to work that in, although they say they want a multi-tasker, and that seems wierd in that sentence. I can put the position in there for the specific one, but the title is "Legal Coordinator" and I don't know if too many law firms have that position--I haven't come across it before. Thanks for your help!

sep72fendr

Don't forget, for every job that you apply to, you need to rework your resume to apply to that job position. You don't want to have a standard resume that you just submit. you need to cater it to every single job that you apply for. It's a bit of a time consuming process, but it's worth it if it looks like you have taken the time to read more about the company and it's mission statement and have applied it to your interest in the job. And mutli-tasking isn't a big thing to reword. "organizational skills that have been cultivated have been useful in the time management skills needed to be a competent multi-tasker"

qwerty777

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_resume?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:bddff1b7-858b-4d59-a349-77138301db87Post:8a0158d6-5890-435a-95fd-a2bf52fb037e">Re: Resume help?</a>:
[QUOTE]Don't forget, for every job that you apply to, you need to rework your resume to apply to that job position. You don't want to have a standard resume that you just submit. you need to cater it to every single job that you apply for. It's a bit of a time consuming process, but it's worth it if it looks like you have taken the time to read more about the company and it's mission statement and have applied it to your interest in the job. And mutli-tasking isn't a big thing to reword. "organizational skills that have been cultivated have been useful in the time management skills needed to be a competent multi-tasker"
Posted by sep72fendr[/QUOTE]

I always reword as much as I need to, unless the website requires that I have a resume on file. And I wish I had your re-wording skills. I am awful when it comes to coming up with sentences like that. Thank you so much!

sep72fendr

Anytime dear! :-)

thesuninherhead

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_resume?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:bddff1b7-858b-4d59-a349-77138301db87Post:8b26c639-0847-4f45-8cc7-e1b846401085">Resume help?</a>:
<p>[QUOTE]I've been at the same job for 2.5 years and am applying for a job that I really want outside the company. It's been probably 4 or 5 years since I've had to write a proper resume, and I am completely stuck on my objective statement. I've always only written "To obtain a position as ___"  which I'm now finding out is bad. I have a degree in criminal justice and am applying for this job:</p><p>My statement right now says: To apply my knowledge acquired through my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and internship at Law Office to a legal support position in ____. I need something generic for the website and maybe something more specific for the actual application and I am completely stuck. I've searched their website but there isn't much there. Ugh I feel so lame for not knowing how to properly write a resume, but the company I work for has their own forms they use in place of a resume, so I haven't had to write one for any of my promotions that I've interviewed for. Any advice?</p><p>Posted by qwerty777[/QUOTE]</p><p> </p><p>Well, I'm not sure if it's helpful advice, but I can tell you that my objective CV statement for the most recent job I applied for was, 'As an early-career researcher, I am eager to continue to develop and apply my research expertise in a role which allows for continued growth of my research management abilities.'</p><p> </p><p>If you have 2.5 years of experience under your belt, I wouldn't directly reference your degree as the primary motivator as you have above. Instead, I'd say something about building upon the skills you've gained/strengthened during the course of your employment following the award of your qualification, so it's clear you're not seeking graduate level work (or that, if you are, you come with additional experience).</p>

JanoBean75

on a side note, I received a resume from someone whose objective was "to get a job in a good company."

yeah.

I think PPs have given some great advice. I hear so many conflicting things: have an objective/don't have an objective; have a summary/don't have; keep to 1-2 pages/3 pages is okay. I think as long as your text is attention grabbing, it's visually appealing, and you have the experience to back up what you say, you're good.

Calypso1977

as an HR professional, i find the "objective" section totally pointless and a waste of good space where you could actually tell me something that i want to know about your skills or experience.  stuff most folks put in the "objective" section is best put into a well put together cover letter.

qwerty777

Thank you so much ladies! I didn't finish it last night because it got really late and it wouldn't have come out right. I tend to not make much sense in the middle of the night.

larzhope

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[QUOTE]as an HR professional, i find the "objective" section totally pointless and a waste of good space where you could actually tell me something that i want to know about your skills or experience.  stuff most folks put in the "objective" section is best put into a well put together cover letter.
Posted by Calypso1977[/QUOTE]


I'm also in HR and couldn't agree more!  I would rather see something like a "qualifications summary" or something useful summarizing all the info in your resume into a short paragraph so I can glance at that and know if I want to look at the rest...