The dreaded generic "Objective" statement.

The dreaded generic “Objective” statement. Here is another mistake that is commonly made. Every employer already knows that you want the job, that’s why you sent your resume, right?? There is no need to state in your resume “Objective – I am looking for a job in ________ field….”. Sounds simple but almost everyone does this. I would suggest getting rid of the “Objective” statement all together.
In place of the “Objective” try putting a section called “Summary of Qualifications” or “Profile”. This section should be in the top third of your resume, if not the very first thing you write.
This can be a powerful opening statement that really grabs the reader’s attention, and should highlight some of your strengths. You can customize your Profile/Summary section to position yourself for each job you target by tweaking the wording to fit each type of position. I STRONGLY recommend doing this – the top half of your resume is really the most important, it’s the first thing a recruiter sees. Here’s a good example of how to construct your “Profile/Summary”
o A short phrase describing your profession
o Followed by a statement of broad or specialized expertise
o Followed by two or three additional statements related to any of the following:
- breadth or depth of skills
- unique mix of skills
- range of environments in which you have experience
- a special or well-documented accomplishment
- a history of awards, promotions, or superior performance commendations
o One or more professional or appropriate personal characteristics
o A sentence describing professional objective or interest.

This is a must for today's savvy job seeker.