Resume Tip: Eliminate Job Objective

I am always amazed to read “Objectives” on a resume. Isn’t your objective to get a job? You need not articulate that on your resume. Instead, use the “white space” as sparingly as possible, focusing on what distinguishes you as a candidate. One great rule of thumb: if somebody much more junior than you could perform the function that you outline in your most recent job then don’t include it on your resume. Items such as “attended meetings”, “assisted staff in putting together marketing packages” and “made phone calls to relevant parties” sounds more like a receptionist than a real estate professional. Also, don’t add your high school or summer camp counselor jobs to your resume. If that is the extent of your job experience then you might want to consider rehearsing “would you like fries with that” instead of applying for a position in the real estate industry.