Sample Resume Objectives: What They All Tend To Miss

Sample resume objectives. When a harried and possibly panicked job seeker finds one he thinks is good, he feels like the drowning man who just got rescued.

But as Shakespeare said, there's something rotten in Denmark. Or in that sample you thought would save you.

The problem is that sample resume objectives all tend to miss one thing. It's truly shocking to me that they do. But they're usually free, and often they're worth about what you paid.

The thing they miss is that a resume objective isn't about you.

"What?!", you say, "Of course it's about me!"

That's probably what you've been taught. I'm sure it's what some people have told you. Just the words "resume objective" plant a bad seed in your mind.

Those words suggest...no, they SAY...that you should state the objective of your resume. That's poppycock. There's only one purpose of an objective statement on a resume, and that's to state how you can give your new employer profit.

Any resume objective statement that doesn't do that is garbage. That's certainly where your resume will end up. Those kinds of objective statements all translate into "get a job." That brilliantly states the obvious.

Every potential employer knows you want a job. In fact, there's nothing wrong with saying you want the job. But your objective statement isn't where you want to do it. You do it in your cover letter (indirectly), and in the job interview.

Your resume is your commercial for the improved profit you can add to your new employer. It's not about you, or what you want. Nothing, and I mean nothing, sells like the promise of windfall profits.

Sample resume objectives you're likely to find online miss that point entirely. Here's an example:

"A challenging job in an industrial setting performing chemical syntheses and characterizations; the ideal position will offer diverse tasks and the opportunity to work with a team."

Oh boy. Let's see. If I'm a potential employer reading that resume, all I see is that this person wants a job. Maybe I get that he's a chemist. Maybe I infer that he's a good team player. Maybe...I'm bored already. It's too much work to figure out what he'll do for me.

In the bin. Next!

Don't believe for a second that you simply need to copy some resume objective you find online. A better strategy is to steal..ahem...creatively borrow all the good ideas you can and create your own.

(c) Copyright 2005 by Roy Miller

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A Product Becomes a Solution Only When It Solves a Customers Problem

How many times does a sales person start a sales presentation with a demonstration of their product? How many times have you heard a sales person declare the immortal phrase Have I got a solution for you? How many advertisements out there claim to have the solution to everything?

Question: With all the solutions out there, I must have quite a few problems, so why havent any of mine been solved?

This is going to touch on very basic sales management principles but then it is quite possible that the problem with many sales practices is that there is an over complication of the sales process and an over exuberance on the part of the sales person to presume on the customers buying habits. However, let us get back to a very basic premise and that is that a product only becomes a solution unless it solves a problem. This is not rocket science yet you will not believe the sales pitches that ignore this very basic premise, and why do many of them fail? Not because they dont know this pearl of wisdom, but because they have misread or presumed on a solution that isnt there.

Question: Who defines what a solution is?

Supposing you are a vendor of quality meat and you are pitching a sales transaction to someone who is hungry, you would assume that you have a solution to a problem, ie. being hungry, but what if that person was vegetarian? Your product is no longer a solution. Who defines what the solution is? - The customer.

This gets to be more complicated as the stakes of a sale become higher and the sale and product becomes more complex. In selling complicated systems like CRM and Sales Force Automation the tendency is to transpose the words system and solution because the sales persons psyche is geared towards selling a complicated overall system that solves many problems. It is quite possible that a sales person may think that because so many problems are solved by one piece of software that a system can be presented as a solution because it is bound to solve a problem that a prospect faces. Luck can play a part in making a sale; however, can never be relied upon and never trusted. Not only this but in the situation where you present your myriad of solutions and realise that the problem the prospect has is not solved, the sales persons credibility plummets.

One of the greatest fears many sales people have, is that they fear asking questions, especially so early on in a prospective sale. Many sales people need to appear as though they have all the knowledge at hand which restricts the very simple process of asking questions. This, together with the pressure to make an impact, makes it very difficult to ask those all important questions that find out the problems that the prospect might be having. Being forewarned is being forearmed is a popular saying and is most apt for this sales situation. Asking the prospect what areas of business they need to focus on is one of those pieces of information that could mean the difference between a sales pitch that covers everything but the problem to a detailed pitch that solves the prospects problem and gets you the sale.

Remember the vegetarian who is hungry. He will not eat a hamburger and yet it is food.

George Petri is Managing Director of Nomis Limited which created SalesVision, one of the UK's leading IT systems providers in effective Sales Performance Management.

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What Is The Meaning Of Life

How To Get What You Want

Having magnetic appeal and charisma is that special something which allows you to walk into a room and instantly draw attention to yourself. It is a feeling of self-confidence which attracts people and money to you in spades.

The person with Charisma commands respect and radiates power everywhere they go. It isn't something they have to do or say. It's kind of an inner glow which radiates outward and makes people feel at ease in their presence.

People who have Charisma get everything they want in life There is no shortage of admirers who just want to help them get to where they want to go.

Charisma makes you irresistible.

It is not something which only some can have. It is lying latent in all of us and can be developed.

It's just a matter of getting in touch with itof activating it.

Charisma can make you a master salesperson. It can make you influential.

One of the benefits of tapping into this "source" is that ability to connect with people. The ability to have instant rapport with someone.

Another is the ability to "float" through life. Not expending energy unnecessarily.

Elvis had it. James Bond had it. Princess Diana and Mother Teresa had it.

There are people in all walks of life that have that confidencethat optimism.

Your DNA has little to do with Charisma. It seems to be more of a learned trait than anything else.

One way of capturing this sometimes illusive ability is to emulate someone who has "it". Everybody knows someone who is popular, loves life and seems to get everything they want easily.

When you are in their company, notice how they draw glanceshow they interact easily with others. How they conduct themselves with dignity.

See yourself being and acting as they do. Incorporate the feeling that comes with living life with ease and grace.

Take deeper breaths and draw out your inner voice. It'll be more powerful and enthusiastic...

Look on the bright side of everything Relax more than you ever have. See yourself as being successful in every way.

Be the new you. See it. Feel it. Be it.

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Perfume And It's Effect

The discovery that fragrance could be used in different ways, dates back a long time ago in Egypt. It was introduced into Europe in the 14th century, but it wasn't until the 18th century that France discovered perfume, and even today are the leaders in the industry. Perfume is used in almost everything, and comes in a variety of fragrances. Many different cultures consider perfume to be romantic and sensual, and there are many different manufacturers of this industry that highlight on this aspect. We will take a look at perfume and it's effect on the marketing industry in this article.

Everyone likes to look and feel beautiful. Perfume is a way of making you feel beautiful. Fragrance and its many forms, can control some of our senses. If we know we smell good, we can feel pretty good too; especially if someone gives you a compliment on how nice you smell. We have the ability to set the mood with perfume. If you are looking for that romantic feeling, then candles are not the only thing you need. Fragrance plays a big part in accomplishing your goal. It has the ability to stimulate the romantic feeling and perfume can create a sensual atmosphere.

You can find all kinds of toiletries today that have all kinds of perfume smells. Shampoo and conditioners are so numerous to choose from, that sometimes it is hard to decide which to choose. It often comes down to what the product smells like in making a decision. Even our deodorants can have an effect on our senses. You may change from something that works, to something new, just because of the perfume used in the product. They have body wash today that smells so good, you can hardly get home to use it. Perfume has taken over how we buy a product.

Perfume is a wonderful thing, but we also need to become aware of how it is being used in the retail of a product. Make sure the product you are purchasing works according to how they claim, and don't be swayed by the perfume it. I'm not saying not to buy something because it smells good, I'm saying, don't let your senses be fooled by the perfume and its effect.

If you need more helpful perfume tips then quickly head over to http://perfume-matters.com where you will find helpful perfume tips, advice and resources including Perfume information.

Don Miguel Ruiz

Getting Your Prospect to Say NO!

Selling begins when your prospect says no!

Im sure youve heard or read that before. I, at one time, had a very bright and successful salesman, selling my imported German made tape recorders, which had many features never available before on any other tape recorders. In those early days a store usually sold only one brand of recorder.

He taught me how he sold by getting his prospects to say no.

He would ask; does your recorder have an automatic record and playback microphone? The reply was no.

Does your recorder have three speeds? Again no.

Does your recorder have a foot switch for transcribing? No.

Does your recorder have voice activation? No.

Does your recorder allow you to synchronize audio playback with a slide projector? No!

Can your recorder play for 4 hours on a 5" reel of tape. No.

He continued these queries going through almost every feature. After that he would say, You just told me No 17 times; what your recorder doesnt do. Our Universal recorder has all these features and more. Let me demonstrate exactly how each one works. And even at the slowest speed you can hear the amazing playback quality of music.

You can see why he was so successful. I learned a lot about getting my customer to say no!

Wishing you every great success.

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How to Choose a Memorial Poem or Verse for a Funeral or Life Celebration

When choosing a poem or verse for a life celebration, funeral or memorial service you will first want to consider where you plan to use the poems and verses. Today, many people are going beyond just prayer cards and bookmarks and creating memorial service folders and various memorial favors. You also may wish to print the same poem or verse on thank-you notes that you will send out. If you are using the verse on a small size card obviously you will want to choose a shorter poem or verse.

Next, you will want a verse that most closely captures the essence of the person. Sometimes this may even come in the form of musical verse from the person's favorite band or singer. You may want to peruse their music selection to see if you can find some song lyrics that might be appropriate. Perhaps a family member or even a young family member could write a poem. Experts recommend writing as an effective form of grieving. Children, although very simple in their thoughts can often write very moving words.

Consider that the poem does not have to be about death but instead how they lived their lives. For example;

"To love for the sake of being loved is human,
but to love for the sake of loving is angelic."
By Alphonse de Lamartine

Not all horses were born equal.
Some were born to win.
By Mark Twain

To laugh often and much;
to win the respect of the intelligent people
and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty;
to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better
whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;
to know that one life has breathed easier
because you lived here.
This is to have succeeded.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Love is also a common theme;
To Those Whom I Love and Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that I have had so many years
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness
I think you for the love each have shown
But now it is time I traveled on alone

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It is only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories in your heart

I will not be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can not see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear
All of my love around you soft and clear

Then, when you must come this way alone
I will greet you with a smile and a
"Welcome Home"
Mary Alice Ramish

Love Lives On
Those we love remain with us
for love itself lives on,
and cherished memories never fade
because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
far as long as there is memory,
they'll live on in the heart.
If the person was religious, the most common or traditional verse for Catholic and religious services has been the 23rd Psalm.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. King James Version

The following poems and verses are more focused on death;
I Wish You Enough
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye.

Death is Nothing
Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other
That we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes
We enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me,
Let my name be ever the household word that
It always was.
Let it be spoken without effort,
Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolutely unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am
Out of sight? I am but waiting for you
For an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner.
All is well.
Canon Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918)

I turn my head and look towards death now.
Feeling my way through the tunnel with the space of emptiness and quiet.
The shimmering silence that awaits me.
This is my direction now; inward to the green pastures...
The cares of the world concern me no longer.
I have completed this life. My work is done, my children grown.
My husband is well on his hero's journey.
I have loved much and well...
Those I leave behind, I love.
I hope I will remain in their hearts as they will in mine...
Thank you for taking such good care of me...
And all of you who have been my friends, thank you for teaching me about love.
Karen Vervaet from "Karen's Journal, 3 April 1993

To find many more funeral and life celebration poems visit http://nextgenmemorials.com/memorialverses.html

In closing, memorial services and life celebrations are about the person that was lost and the life that they lived. It is up to you to decide what will help you and the people who attend to best remember and celebrate the life of that person.

Mary Hickey is an urn designer and thought leader in the funeral industry. For some drastically needed new life celebration ideas, contemporary memorial poems and verses visit her site www.nextgenmemorials.com. She is co-founder of Renaissance Urn Company, based in San Francisco. Hickey can be reached at hickey_mary@hotmail.com.

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Five Life Rules Girls Should Learn at School

There are only so many hours in the day -- and school is no different. While students celebrate this fact, as a former teacher I always wished there was more time to devote to the teaching of Life Skills. School, and in particular high school, is geared towards exams that open the door to further opportunity.

But what about the lessons that equip you for law of success in life beyond the classroom?

We all learn best through hands-on experience, but there are some lessons that are hard to learn. How can we prepare our girls for love love, failed dreams and those moments in life when they are ashamed of their own actions? While many of the rules that govern girls' lives are constantly in flux, there are some things that never change.

Some might call them values or principles, about holding on to your beliefs while the tide of popular opinion tries to drag you under. But I prefer to think of them as Life Rules: guidelines that act like a life-raft to keep me above the waterline and out of hot water! My Five Never Evers

Over the years, as I have progressed through many different experiences, there are five Life Rules that have been constant. Breaking these rules has always led to a lesson I wish I could have skipped. So, I once again don my teacher's hat and scrawl these rules across this board.

If you have your own Life Rules -- or Never Evers -- that should be added to the curriculum, please step up to the front of the class and add them to the list!

1. Never Be Ashamed of Loving Someone

Love is a powerful force and in its name will will do just about anything. When love passes, dims or is rejected, we often can feel ashamed of our feelings or our actions.

Consider the love you felt a precious thing. Wrap your memories around it and put it somewhere safe. When next you feel the flutter of another's heart, take your love from your memory shroud and hold it up to the light. You will find it buffed to a brilliant shine - and all the more desirable because of the care you took of it when others had rejected it.

2. Never Make Fun of Someone's Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is a child's gift that some of us are lucky enough to carry on into their adult lives. But passion is now often the enemy of cool. Resist the urge to sneer at someone else's ability to see the possibilities in life.

Instead, stand behind them in support -- and you might be lucky enough to start seeing things from their perspective!

3. Never Pretend that You Understand Someone When You Don't

Don't think you are flattering someone when you pretend to understand them. Curiosity, and an interest in connecting with someone's reality, is a gift and should not be squandered. We all want people to understand us. We all want people to think us interesting enough to explore. So do not be afraid to ask again and again until you are both nodding in shared understanding.

4. Never Give Up Believing Dreams Can be Reality

Dreams are not something to squander. How many people in your world have no idea of what they want in life? Think of your dreams as wishes in a well. You can leave that little coin in the back of a kitchen drawer or you can give it purpose and toss it into a place where dreams gather. In that act you commit to giving your dreams real form. Leave your dreams in a drawer and they will soon be forgotten.

5. Never Ignore the Little Voice in Your Head On Big Things

This is the little voice that can be heard, despite the chatter and the static of everyday life. On little things we sometimes ignore it. We keep the extra change from the distracted shop assistant and tell a white lie to our friend... But on the big things?

Ignore the little voice at your peril. This is the wise, old woman watching over you. She is your common sense, experience, good will and decency. Her only role in life is to guide your steps. Of all the voices telling you what to do or think or feel, she is the one to listen to.

I am a teacher, trainer, writer and management consultant with a passion for inspiring women. My sister and I run a company devoted to providing women with the tools and support to make changes in their lives. Our business is called Outfit because we believe in delivering outcomes that fit the needs of our clients.

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