From the desk of a high powered CEO in the Staffing Industry. I am still writing it and still waiting for that to come true. For now, I will imagine it and hope that someone, somewhere is listing! Now, on with the show.
I get a lot of resumes across my desk every day. Sometimes I wonder where all the common sense has gone in the world. Many of us have heard the term, "common sense is not common" and I believe it!
Why, if you are applying for a job, would you send a resume with an objective that does not match the job for which you are applying? I have seen job descriptions that request: "this is a heads down programming position. We are not looking for someone that wants to manage." Then I have seen the resumes that apply that have the objective, which is at the top of the resume, list, "A position where I can utilize my knowledge of programming and offer an opportunity for management growth." Might as well say, "please toss this resume. I really don’t want this job."
A resume is a tool. It's purpose is to get the interview. That is it. The resume is not to get you a job offer or to tell your life story. List the facts that lead to interest in you as a candidate for the position. If you peak the manager's interest in you as a candidate, they will invite you in for an interview. That is a resumes purpose!
Ok, back to my high powered desk and my keen imagination. Happy to answer questions anyone has about staffing. Just send me an email.
Andrew Adelman
President of CoreTechs Personnel
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