If you are looking for a position in sales, for instance, the objective may be one based on producing quantity. If you are looking for a position as an accountant, it may be based on quality results.

Ideally, use exact words from the job description in your resume objective statement. This means—I’m so sorry to say—that you need to write a new one for every position you’re applying to.

While an objective statement should highlight your value, it's important to make the connection to the job position. Don't assume that the hiring manager will make the connection on their own.

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Shelima Din, 23, waits in line to have her resume critiqued on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in Sacramento, Calif., at the 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple building.

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And that's true, generally. But there's one occasion when your resume should, in fact, return to the objective statement: when you're making a huge career change. Think about it.