Is it okay to omit the "objective" from a resume if I want to apply for a different or more than one job?

Question

Is it okay to omit the "objective" from a resume if I want to apply for a different position or more than one type of job?

For example, most of my previous experience include clerical/data entry, and some retail or customer service. I want to try applying for a waitress/server position, but I"m not sure if I can use the same functional resume and delete the objective and/or revise the skills summary.

I tried to find some info. on the web, but I was unable to find advice on how to revise if one wants to change a job.

Pls. help, thanks.

Answer 1

Just change a few words in the objective to match what the company is looking for.

Answer 2

Most Human Resources Professionals will take 11 seconds to scan your resume. Your objective is to get the pertinent info in their line of sight. Objectives are used more for entry level positions to fill space on a one-page resume. Here is a template to use for a clean chronological resume:

Jim Jone____________________________________________
1221 Jones Way Los Angeles, Ca 90048 323-333-3333


Experience:

Big Tires, Los Angeles
Store Manager 11/04-Present

* Exceeded sales goals by 13% for 2005
* Awarded big giant tire award for highest productivity in the region
*
*
*

(next entry, repeat)


Education:
University of Blah, Norman, South Dakota
BS, Political Science

Skills:
Word, Excel, Tire Certification, fluent in spanish

*references available upon request



(Just remember to keep it simple and make sure that your resume reflects the experience required for the job)


Good Luck

JobDr

www.jobdr.blogspot.com

Answer 3

I don't think you should omit it totally because if someone doesn't know what position you are applying for then you are not going to get an interview. I suggest that you change it for every job that you apply to because your cover letter and resume are not usually kept together. Generally someone in human resources will keep the cover letters and the person who need the employee will look at the resumes.

Answer 4

you should omit the objective line altogether from your resume. bottom line is that they know WHY you're sending them a resume and don't really need you to point that out to them. were this an unsolicited resume in hopes of landing a job there then, yes, you would need to include the objective. but if you're responding to an ad or internet post about the job then there's no need for you to include that on your resume. you can use that extra line to include some more job history or relevant experience.

Answer 5

Absolutely! The objective of a resume is obvious -- to get an interview!

Instead, replace the "Objective" portion of the resume with a "Summary" of the resume, highlighting skills and achievements.

As someone who reviews LOTS of resumes, those are the ones that I prefer.

Answer 6

The best approach is to tailor the objective to the job you are applying for. With a computer and printer, this is a simple matter. Just revise the objective and print a new copy. Bob's your uncle!

Answer 7

I wouldn't omit it. If you're using your own printer, then just have several different resume's for different jobs. I've actually made specific resume's for specific company's....once even going so far as to put the company name in my Objective. NOTE: I got that job.

Answer 8

i say leave it off altogether. the employer knows your objective, its implied when you apply for the job. putting the objective on there is a waste of space that you could be using to talk more about yourself and your accomplishments.

Answer 9

yes, u can leave it off, no problem :)