Leave the objective statement out of your resume.
Why? Because it can be distracting, it is unnecessary, and it can box you into a position that you may or may not want. The cover letter is the place where you indicate your interest - and generate interest in reading your resume.

At first it may seem that I am saying the same thing but these are two different statements - and they represent contrasting mindsets. Let's address the first one - Do What You Love. For some people they have a job that pays the bills and they go to work because of need. Being able to do what they love seems to be finding a job that is born from their desire to feel fulfilled - something they would be passionate about doing.

For the second phrase, Love What You Do, that often begins at the start of a new job. Over time that feeling can transform into dread, misery, being trapped, or worse. So what is the importance of these phrases? If you are doing what you love, you likely love what you do. But if you aren't doing what you love, find a way to love what you do in spite of conditions. Every job has value and there are skills to be gained - even if the only thing is learning more about your career interests. The point is learning how to be happy or find happiness even when circumstances or conditions are not perfect. That mindset empowers you to take action, make new plans, and set career goals.

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The world of social media continues to grow and there is no indication that it is only a passing fad. But it does pose a challenge for those who are seeking a job and anyone who is in a professional career. The use of social media by some people as involves sharing essential and nonessential information - from doing chores to going shopping to what was made for dinner. And then for some people, they refuse to be involved at all and for career seekers that is not a recommended strategy to use. Of course the caveat is to know how to be active online and also aware of your digital footprint. What you post can definitely help or hurt your career. Read more: Developing a Positive Online Presence for Career Seekers

The next time you are reviewing your resume, consider the importance of what that resume means for your career. When your resume is sent out it represents you and creates a first impression that can either be positive or negative. Throughout my work as a resume writer I've reviewed resumes that contained spelling, grammar, sentence structuring, and formatting errors; along with an inconsistent overall style. Why does the look of your resume matter? When you go on an interview it is likely you will pay attention to the details, which includes how you dress and how you speak. Your resume also needs that level of attention and fine-tuning. Read more: Understand the Importance of Your Resume

In addition to my work with Affordable Quality Writing, I am an educator. For the past nine years I have been teaching adult students and teaching, training, and mentoring faculty members. I've taken adult education principles and developed a career coaching program.

What I've designed is a six-week program that provides enough time for us to work together and address specific topics that are needed so you can develop clarity about your career and new career goals.

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