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If you include an objective on your resume, it's important to customize the resume objective to
match the position you are applying for. The more specific your resume objective is the better
chance you have of being considered for the job.
Obtain a position at XYZ Company where I can maximize my management skills, quality
assurance, program development, and training experience.
Create integrated strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, brand/product
evolution, and media endorsement.
Marketing position that utilizes my writing skills and enables me to make a positive
contribution to the organization.
Search engine optimization position where I can use my SEO skills and experience to
increase site traffic and search engine placement.
To secure a position with a well established organization with a stable environment that
will lead to a lasting relationship in the field of finance.
This article offers sample objectives for resumes and describes the importance of resume
objectives with many examples.
After reading this article, you may refer to the article Career Objectives examples for Resumes
for more examples.
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This article offers sample objectives for resumes and describes the importance of resume
objectives with many examples.
After reading this article, you may refer to the article Career Objectives examples for Resumes
for more examples.
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Employers tend to search for phrases and basic qualities that fit the job position. That is why you
may place the resume objective paragraph at the beginning.
You also want to be brief and to the point to increase the chances that your resume will be read
and chosen/selected.
Your career summary may be part of the resume objectives paragraph, that is if you have years of
professional experience.
Therefore, the resume objectives should be divided into two elements -
1. Your career summary (i.e. professional history)
2. Resume objectives: description of the job that you are seeking.
Here are 15 objective statements that you can rewrite/edit and use for your resume:
1. “Obtain a position at ABC institute where I can maximize my training experience, program
development skills and my teaching abilities.“
2. “Seeking a position that will benefit from my sales experience, positive interaction skills and
industry contacts where my twelve years’ experience can improve the sales results.”
3. “Sales manager position where my skills and experience can be effectively utilized for
increased profitability and product sales volume by developing a dynamic team.”
5. “Seeking a position in an office environment, where there is a need for a variety of office
management tasks including – computer knowledge, organizational abilities, business
intelligence and database program use.”
7. “To obtain a position as a School Teacher that will utilize my strong dedication to children’s
development and to their educational needs.”
9. “To obtain a position as a software program designer in a challenging environment that utilizes
team-work effort for researching, learning and developing new high-tech products. “
10. “Customer care representative position where my customer relations experience can be fully
utilized to improve customer satisfaction and enhance the company brand name.”
11. “Create business strategies and develop existing customer sales, marketing tools and product
launching.”
12. “To obtain a human resources management position where I can effectively utilize my
expertise in employee relations and staff recruitment.”
13. “Product Marketing position that utilizes my marketing experience and enables me to make a
positive contribution to the company.”
14. “To secure a position that will lead to a lasting working relationship in the field of accounting
or bookkeeping.”
15. “To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational
background and ability to work well with people.”
10. Why have you been unemployed for such a long time?
Mention the activities you have done that would help market yourself like trainings or
short courses you attended, or for example say, "I gave birth and had to take care of my
baby and this experience taught me so much about patience and time management.
14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?
If you had, always explain yourself in a way that implies you did not want to, but had to.
25. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are many good qualities you can mention but be sure to give an example or a
situation to back your answer. Or if you have a recommendation letter you may say, "I
believe my supervisor would say that my strongest point is that I'm reliable, hard-
working, efficient, timely, and responsible. I know this because he has written it in my
letter of recommendation. Would you like to see it?"
30. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
Never give the interviewer the impression that you are more interested on other jobs.
31. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun but at the same time accomplishing something like a team building
you had where you gained a good relationship with your co-workers.
34. How would you know you were successful on this job?
You can say something like, "When I have achieved all the goals that were set and I have
given more than what is expected of me."
35. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
Just say yes. This is a test of your loyalty.
40. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Mention qualities that are needed for the position that you have.
41. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
Pick a specific incident and what role you played in its resolution.
47. What do you think of the last company you worked for?
As always, never say anything negative about the last company you worked for. You can
say you learned a lot from the company and the job, and you consider it an important
stepping stone in reaching everything you have achieved.
Job interviews are always stressful - even for job seekers who have gone on countless interviews.
The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared. Take the time to review the "standard"
interview questions you will most likely be asked. Also review sample answers to these typical
interview questions.
In addition to reviewing general interview questions, also review job specific interview questions
that are designed to assess whether you have the skills required to do the job.
Then take the time to research the company. That way you'll be ready with knowledgeable
answers for the job interview questions that specifically relate to the company you are
interviewing with.
Name of company, position title and description, dates of employment. - Best Answers
What were your expectations for the job and to what extent were they met? - Best
Answers
What were your starting and final levels of compensation? - Best Answers
What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them? - Best
Answers
What did you like or dislike about your previous job? - Best Answers
What was the biggest accomplishment / failure in this position? - Best Answers
Who was your best boss and who was the worst? - Best Answers
What have you been doing since your last job? - Best Answers
How will your greatest strength help you perform? - Best Answers
How would you describe the pace at which you work? - Best Answers
What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make? - Best Answers
When was the last time you were angry? What happened? - Best Answers
If you could relive the last 10 years of your life, what would you do differently? - Best
Answers
If the people who know you were asked why you should be hired, what would they say?
Best Answers
If you know your boss is 100% wrong about something how would you handle it? - Best
Answers
Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you overcame it. - Best Answers
Describe a time when your workload was heavy and how you handled it. - Best Answers
Job Interview Questions About the New Job and the Company
Why are you the best person for the job? - Best Answers
How long do you expect to remain employed with this company? - Best Answers
Is there anything I haven't told you about the job or company that you would like to
know? - Best Answers
"What is your greatest strength?" is one of the easier interview questions you'll be asked. When
you are asked questions about your strengths, it's important to discuss attributes that will qualify
you for the job. The best way to respond is to describe the skills and experience that directly
correlate with the job you are applying for.
Sample Answers
When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to
complete the project well ahead of schedule.
I have exceeded my sales goals every quarter and I've earned a bonus each year since I
started with my current employer.
My time management skills are excellent and I'm organized, efficient, and take pride in
excelling at my work.
I pride myself on my customer service skills and my ability to resolve what could be
difficult situations.
How Will Your Greatest Strength Help You Perform?
As a follow up to being asked about your greatest strengths, you may be asked about how your
greatest strength helped your performance on the job. When you respond, relate your strengths to
both the job description and your ability to perform at work. Here are sample answers.
As a follow up to being asked about your greatest strengths, you may be asked about how your
greatest strength helped your performance on the job. When you respond, relate your strengths to
both the job description and your ability to perform at work.
Sample Answers
My greatest strength is my ability to work with many different people. I enjoy learning
from everyone I meet, and in this position I believe that will enhance my ability to
perform on the team.
My greatest strength is my ability to focus on my work. I'm not easily distracted, and this
means that my performance is very high, even in a busy office like this one.
My greatest strength is my ability to focus on the job at hand. I'm not easily distracted
from the big picture.
My organizational skills are my greatest strength. I'm capable of keeping many projects
on track at the same time.
Review sample answers to the interview question "How would you describe yourself?" When
you respond, keep in mind the type of position you are interviewing for, the company culture,
and the work environment. Your answer should help show the interviewer why you're a match
for the job and for the company.
I'm a people person. I really enjoy meeting and working with a lot of different people.
I'm a perfectionist. I pay attention to all the details, and like to be sure that everything is
just right.
I'm a creative thinker. I like to explore alternative solutions to problems and have an open
mind about what will work best.
I'm efficient and highly organized. This enables me to be as productive as possible on the
job.
There isn't a right or wrong answer to interview questions about what motivates you. The
interviewer is trying to understand the key to your being successful in the job he is interviewing
for, and wants to make sure it's a good fit. Consider, in advance of interviewing, what actually
does motivate you and come up with some specific examples to share during the interview.
Your response will vary based on your background and experiences, but, you will want to share
your enthusiasm and what you like(d) best about your job. Here are some examples:
I was responsible for several projects where I directed development teams and
implemented repeatable processes. The teams achieved 100% on-time delivery of
software products. I was motivated both by the challenge of finishing the projects ahead
of schedule and by managing the teams that achieved our goals.
I've always been motivated by the desire to do a good job at whatever position I'm in. I
want to excel and to be successful in my job, both for my own personal satisfaction and
for my employer.
I have always wanted to ensure that my company's clients get the best customer service I
can provide. I've always felt that it's important, both to me personally, and for the
company and the clients, to provide a positive customer experience.
Your response to the question "What has been the greatest disappointment in your
life?" will help the interviewer determine know how easily you are discouraged.
Best Answer
If possible, tell about a personal disappointment i.e. the early death of a parent, child, or
school friend. Believe it or not, it is okay to have not had a "greatest" disappointment.
When you're asked what interests you about the position you are interviewing for,
the best way to respond is to describe the qualifications listed in the job posting,
then connect them to your skills and experience. That way, the employer will see
that you know about the job you're interviewing for (not everyone does) and that
you have the qualifications necessary to do the job.
For example, if you were interviewing for a Human Resources Manager job where you
would be responsible for recruiting, orientation, and training, you will want to discuss
how you were responsible for these functions in your past positions, and why you are
interested in continuing to develop your expertise in Human Resources management.
Another example would be if you were interviewing for a Programmer / Analyst position.
In that case, you would mention your interest in learning and excelling at new
technologies, your experience in programming new applications, and your interest in and
your ability to problem solve.
In all cases, you will want to convey your enthusiasm for the opportunity to interview,
along with your solid ability to do the job.
Why do you want this job? Are you prepared to answer this question in an interview? Career
expert and author, Joyce Lain Kennedy, shares her best job interview answers to the question
"Why do you want this job?"
Keep in mind that you can customize these answers to fit your particular circumstances and the
job you are applying for.
Joyce Lain Kennedy's sample answers to the interview question "Why do you want this
job?"
This is not only a fine opportunity, but this company is a place where my qualifications
can make a difference. As a finance executive well versed in the new stock options law, I
see this position as made to order. It contains the challenge to keep me on my toes. That's
the kind of job I like to anticipate every morning.
I want this job because it seems tailored to my competencies, which include sales and
marketing. As I said earlier, in a previous position I created an annual growth rate of 22
percent in a flat industry. Additionally, the team I would work with looks terrific.
I well understand that this is a company on the way up. Your Web site says the launch of
several new products is imminent. I want be a part of this business as it grows.
Having worked through a college business major building decks and porches for
neighbors, this entry-level job for the area's most respected home builder has my name on
it.
This job is a good fit for what I've been interested in throughout my career. It offers a
nice mix of short- and long-term activities. My short-term achievements keep me cranked
up and the long-term accomplishments make me feel like a billion bucks.
I want this job selling theater tickets because I'd be good at it. I'm good at speaking to
people and handling cash. I would like a job with regular hours and I'm always on time.
Although some companies are replacing Americans with imported low-wage workers,
you are standing tall. This company's successful strategies, good reputation and values
make it heads and shoulders above its competition.
I'd fit right in as a counter clerk in your fine drycleaners. I have observed that the counter
clerk position requires competence at handling several activities in quick order --
customer service, payments, bagging and phones. I like multitasking and, as a
homemaker, I have a lot of practice in keeping all the balls in the air.
The work I find most stimulating allows me to use both my creative and research skills.
The buzz on this company is that it rewards people who deliver solutions to substantial
problems.
A typical interview question to discover what assets you have that are specific to the
company's goals is "What can you do for this company?"
First of all, be sure to have researched the company prior to the interview, so you are
familiar with the company's mission. Respond by giving examples why your education,
skills, accomplishments, and experience will make you an asset for the employer.
Take a few moments to compare your goals with objectives of the company and the
position, as well as mentioning what you have accomplished in your other jobs. Be
positive and reiterate your interest in the company, as well as the job.
A typical interview question, asked to ensure that you are seriously interested in the job
and the company, and to find out how much you know about the company, is "Why do you
want to work here?"
The best way to answer this question is, first of all, to be prepared and knowledgeable about the
company. Spend some time researching the company (the About Us section of the web site is a
good place to start) so you can talk about the benefits of working for this employer.
Compare your goals with objectives of the company and the position, then reiterate why you
would be an asset to the employer. Let the interviewer know what you can do for the company, if
you get a job offer.
Even though the question is about why you want to work here, you still need to convince the
interviewer that hiring you will benefit the company.
Here are sample answers you can use to frame your own response:
This company is internationally known for its (widgets), and my experience in the
(marketing/planning/production/etc.) of (widgets) has me intrigued by the opportunity
this position presents.
The businesses in this area are known for their commitment to the community, and I
would like the opportunity to participate in making this a better place to live.
I am a (widget) connoisseur, and would love the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for
(widgets) with customers.
When you are applying for a retail or customer service position a typical job interview question
is "What is good customer service?" The interviewer wants to know what you consider quality
customer service and how you would be willing to provide it to customers.
Here is a selection of sample answers you can use to respond to questions about good customer
service.
Good customer service means having thorough knowledge of your inventory, experience
with your products, and being able to help customers make the best choices for them.
Good customer service means helping customers efficiently, in a friendly manner. It's one
of the things that can set your business apart from the others of it's kind.
On your job interview, you need to be sure that you market yourself properly to create
that chemistry between you and the employer.
Whether you are jockeying for a position in account management, design, promotions,
CRM, PR, or other related areas, "marketing is marketing," says William Scheckel,
Director of Marketing at OnSSI.