2007-03-17 23:47:38 · 8 answers · asked by brandy 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I think the inclusion of an objective is out dated. Your objective is "to find a job that will enhance your career and fill the needs of the company".
Whoopie. The fact is, most people will bolt a company as soon as they can get a 10% raise by leaving.
HR types know this.
In lieu of an objective, include a single paragraph summary of your experience and qualifications. (2, maybe 3 sentences)
Engineering firms do this in the packages they submit in their statement of qualifications.
I have found this to be a better approach for a resume than objectives.
2007-03-18 02:53:57 · answer #1 · answered by Christmas Light Guy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure anymore. As a former employer, I've seen lots of resumes, and objectives tend to be either obvious or lame.
I don't have one on my resume, if you specifically have an objective ("I'd like to build skills so I can be an X someday"), you can put that in either the resume or cover letter, but otherwise, forget it.
It's part of the older school of resumes where you put in your objective (on the basis you start at the bottom and work your way somewhere) and your hobbies and whatnot.
2007-03-17 23:59:42 · answer #2 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, an objective is just that and a cover letter is an introduction and an explanation of why you are sending your resume as well as pertinent facts that may not be on the resume. These days I see a trend more towards professional summary than objective, however.
IMHO
2007-03-17 23:52:06 · answer #3 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-26 20:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not required to have an objective, but if you do have one, it needs to worded correctly to work. If you dont have one, you need to state in the cover letter what skills you have and what you can do for the company.
2007-03-18 00:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
do you want the job?tone down your way of thinking-objective sounds threatening to a prospective employer-they will read between the lines and pick up on these things-you don't need to scrape and bow,but let them know you want to be part of the company-not a complete individual
2007-03-17 23:59:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Your cover letter may get discarded.
2007-03-17 23:55:19 · answer #7 · answered by greymatter 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it isn't. Most of them are fluff anyway. Impress the employer with your qualifications, education, and experience instead.
2007-03-18 04:50:34 · answer #8 · answered by Mel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋