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Objective: To write a compelling article to help resume writers capture the attention of potential employers using a great resume objective.

When reading your resume, the job objective is the first thing people will see. It has to be positive, concise, and it needs to grab your reader's attention.

It must be tailored to the position for which you're applying... show the reader that you want to work for them. Here are some tips for getting that perfect objective:

Keep the objective neutral, and state what the job is that you are seeking. Do not state your desire, but what you can do for the company.

So instead of writing a statement like, "A position where I can use my skills and grow, etc.", be more specific about the job itself. Instead, write something like, "A position as an administrative assistant in a professional office environment. Keep the focus in the objective on the company and position. Consider what the manager would want in a new employee.

Remember, only use one title per resume! Don't list all the different things you'd be willing to do. The resume objective is a place to answer a very specific question: "What kind of job do you want?"

The objective should consist of no more than one sentence. Two may be fine if they're both short and to the point, but a long objective will not capture the attention of your potential employer.

Avoid stating the obvious. Everyone wants opportunities for advancement, so there is no need to tell them so and start angling for your next job before you've even gotten this one! Avoid being redundant in your objective. Don't tell prospective employers that you're hard-working and responsible. You want all your experience and skills to say that for you!

So if you write your resume objective from the point of view of an employer, and if you keep all these tips in mind, you will be that much closer to the perfect job!