Writing An Objective Statement On Your Resume

One of the most important parts of writing an effective resume is the objective statement. Simply listing your experience, doesn’t let your potential future employer know what your long term goals are. It also doesn’t let your employer know what type of position you’re looking for. Remember that when writing a resume first impressions count, and your objective statement is your first impression of your resume. An Objective Statement Should. . . * state what position you’re applying for * briefly summarize your main qualifications * use the company’s language when referring to the position and qualifications An Objective Statement … Continue reading

Home Business – Should You Discuss Religion and Politics Online?

Last week I talked about the dangers of “airing dirty laundry online” including the possibility of being overlooked by a potential employer due to “TMI” (Too Much Information) posts. As I read the follow up comments along with a related thread on a work-at-home forum I visit frequently, it made me wonder – are there other types of online information that could be used against us in a job search? Have you ever engaged a supervisor in a political or religious debate? Here’s just a quick suggestion…don’t. I had a wonderful relationship with my former supervisor. We got along great. … Continue reading

Do You Want to Work from Home? Don’t Air Your Dirty Laundry Online

The other day, I was reading some posts on a message board forum for moms who work from home. One of my favorite forums is the “telecommuting” thread. This is a great place to find current job openings and other ways to earn income online, or from home. I visit the site often and am starting to get to know the personalities of many of the posters. One of the “regulars” rarely takes a bathroom break without announcing it to the entire forum. Let’s just call her “Sally”. Just for arguments sake, I decided to pretend to be an employer … Continue reading