4. Encourage - Most people don't like to be criticized and will stay away from people who come across as condescending or critical. So, be careful of way your body language, speech, and tone of voice are being perceived by people you interact with. If you aren't sure, ask someone you trust. And definitely, encourage those around you with your good sense of humor. Victor Borge, famous comedian, once said, "Laughter is shortest distance between two people."

5. Be Humble - Really, all of above can be summarized in admonition to be humble. How many people do you know who talk about themselves all time or always seem to find a way to let you know how well they are doing? We are all this way at times, but you must strive to kill this character flaw in yourself! Esteem others as better than yourself and you are sure to find success in all that you do!

There is also a school of thought that says lack of a written resume objective translates into a job applicant who doesn’t really know what he or she wants.

Also, if you have a long or diverse job history, resume objectives can help sharpen focus of your resume. This is also true if you are trying to switch to a career that is not strongly supported by your experience.

If you do decide to use a resume objective, though, you must make sure that it is not self-serving or too limiting, and that it is uniquely stated. Make it specific and work to reflect employer’s perspective, not your own. Demonstrate value you’ll bring to organization.

ONE MORE OPTION An alternative to using resume objectives is to substitute one of following at top of your resume:

* Power statement. This is a summarization — in 1 sentence — of your most notable skills and accomplishments, items that are sure to arouse interest in a prospective employer. For example, "Highly- motivated, competent, and organized Administrative Support professional with a proven track record of teambuilding communications, resourceful problem- solving, and technical expertise."

* Profile or Career Summary. This is similar to a power statement, but might be 3 or 4 lines/1 to 2 sentences. It could even be bullet points. But main intent is to highlight your main career accomplishments to date.

In end, whether or not to use resume objectives is a highly personalized decision. But if you do use one, keep in mind that employers are mainly interested in what you can do for them. So be sure that your resume objective is employer- oriented and results-focused. Do this well, and you’ll be on your way to your next interview!