I am a strong believer that Objective Statements on resumes are pointless, so how should you start off your resume? Well a "summary of qualifications" or "profile summary" is always a good idea and can highlight your main strengths as well as give your resume a focus. If you're a student or recent grad, this is a great place to include what area or industry you want to go into.
The most important thing to remember for the summary section is to keep it brief, focused, and quantitative. Do not use this section to say how much of a team player and goal oriented person you are (those are just buzzwords anyway). Instead, use this section to say how many years experience you have, what industry or career path you are focused in, and any skills or experience that's relevant.
For example, if you have been working in retail or the food industry and are now going to school for nursing, not only should you focus on the customer service and human interaction in your jobs, but you should make sure your summary focuses on your schooling and the skills you've learned in your classes. Any recruiter or manager looking at your resume will know that you are focused in healthcare and nursing roles.
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