Resume help???

Question

I have an interview in the morning and I haven't had but tonight to prepare my resume. I'm stuck on the objective... I don't know what to put. When the woman (from the staffing agency) explained it to me on the phone it sounds like a personal assistant or administrative assistant position but I can't be sure until tomorrow morning. I know Objectives are suppose to be clear but I don't have a clear idea of the job I'm applying for... what do I do??

I need this job!!

Bree

Answer 1

When you applied for the job what was the job description? That should give you an idea of what to put for your objective.

If you don't know the job description, just put something vague like "Securing a dynamic position that allows me to utilize my extensive administrative skills." The objective should be a teaser to entice the employer to read the rest of your resume.

Don't get stressed out about the objective. No one ever got turned down for a job because their objective sucked. Your interviewing skills are much more important.

Good luck!

Answer 2

But of course it should contain your skills and what exactly you want to achieve through a specific job. That's not something you should skip at all, because this is a way in which you show you are determined even from the beginning. Right?
Usually, a resume objective should be very well tailored upon a specific position, but you can do something to make it sound general, by using some carefully chosen terms.
Check this reference for free information and samples of resume objectives:

http://www.cvtips.com/resume_career_objective.html

As you can see, you can avoind mentioning the position exactly.

Answer 3

Your objective statement should be tailored to the position only. "To obtain a position as an administrative assistant." One direct succinct sentence. Don't mention what skills you have and how you want to use them, that is foolish. Get it as close as you can to the exact job title. As a hiring manager who uses staffing agencies, I understand when candidates don't get the title correct as the agencies never tells them the exact title (They don't want you to go out on your own and get the job as they will lose the commission).

Answer 4

Well, they should've told you what the job was. But since it sounds like a personal assistant or administrative assistant, I suggest you should put somethings on your resume saying the kind of experience of a helper you were before and what your degrees are and what you're good at. Just list some things that you're good at.

Answer 5

Based on your question, you could always go with something like, " To utilize my professional experience to bring added value through consistently meeting and exceeding set expectations." Good Luck!!