Why You Need an Objective On Your RESUME

I discovered a great movie on YouTube by Susan Ireland, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Resume.  In this movie scene, Susan discusses why you need an objective on the top of your RESUME.  I agree that it’s important for you to have a good one (see my post 7 Tips For a Great Resume).  There are several reasons:

1.  It lets the reader know what you want, instead of implying that you need help finding a spot.  It’s a weak approach that won’t serve you well anywhere in the process, including salary talks.

2.  It tells the reader which department head needs to have your CV, so that it gets to the appropriate place.  (Are you interested in clinical sales, clinical diagnostics revenue, clinical laboratory revenue, imaging sales, biotech sales, cellular/molecular products sales, hospital equipment sales, pharma equipment sales, surgical supply revenue, medical device sales, or laboratory revenue?)

3.  It tells the reader what level of responsibility you’d like to hold in your next career opportunity.

4.  It tells the reader how to interpret the rest of your information.  It’s the supporting piece for your marketing document.

You can learn more from Susan Ireland at www.SusanIreland.com. 

Here’s her video:

Thanks, Susan!