Hi... I'm a senior in high school, and plan to apply for a job as a waitress. Since I'm not old enough to have sufficient experience in another profession, waitressing is the best way for me to earn decent money since I start college next fall.
I have a resume prepared... the rest is fine, I'm just not sure how to correctly word my objective. Something like "to gain experience in customer service" if I were applying at a department store... that's the objective I'm talking about.
Any suggestions are appreciated!
2006-09-06 08:02:32 · 8 answers · asked by Green-eyed Nikki 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Just to clarify... the money I'm earning will be used more to help out my parents so they don't have to pay for everything for me while I'm in college. Sure, I'll occasionally splurge and get some stuff for myself, but that's not what it's primarily for.
2006-09-06 08:12:13 · update #1
Agreed--objectives are largely outdated. I've been a recruiter for 6 years now and I barely look at objectives, if they are even listed.
For a waitressing job, I would agree that going in person and requesting an application is your best bet. You may get a chance to present yourself to the boss, and if you make a good impression, you'll be a shoe-in. For jobs like that customer service is key, and not something you find on paper.
Good luck!
2006-09-07 06:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by missd1975 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Objectives are usually not necessary in resumes. You would only use an "objective" if you were intent on working in a particular field. Otherwise, just leave it off. Foregoing an "objective" is actually a good thing if you are planning to apply to jobs in different fields. Most likely, you will fill out an application instead of submitting your resume for a waitress job. Good luck.
2006-09-06 16:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mav17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you have is fine. For a waitress position, do you even NEED an objective? Cause the REAL objective is to 'get spending money for the summer and for next fall for college.
Getting experience with a wide range of customers
Maintaining high morale individually and in my 'team'
etc etc
2006-09-06 15:10:00 · answer #3 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Objectives generaly are no longer used in resumes. Chances are if you are applying to be a waitress all they want is a completed application. Go to the place (s) you want to work and fill out an application. Start by asking if they are hiring. If so, ask to be interviewed before you leave. Then sell yourself. Personality and efficiency are what is important in that position.
2006-09-06 15:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some employers WANT employees that aren't going to stay long enough to retire.
Waitressing is one of them.
Put down you want a job while you're in college.
The prospective employer knows he's getting a smart girl that won't have a bad attitude because she's toiling away at a dead end job for the rest of her life, and you won't have to pretend that being a waitress is your all-consuming life's ambition.
2006-09-06 15:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by s2scrm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The objective you mentioned will be sufficient. As a server, your whole job revolves around customer service.
2006-09-06 15:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by Q.S.G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you WANT to put an objective on your resume you can use the one you have. You don't necessarily need an objective. Check out different ways to create your resume on-line and it'll tell you that.
2006-09-06 15:09:58 · answer #7 · answered by ANGEL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur objective is fine, all the best :)
2006-09-06 22:41:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋