Is it good idea to mention in resume's objective the name of the company I'm applying?

Question

Hi,
If I am applying for the 'XYZ company', Is it a good idea to state in the objective section of my resume that I would be a good asset or a great employee for 'XYZ company'??
Thanks!

Answer 1

Get rid of the objective! seriously. At my uni I went to the writing center for help on my resumer and I was told a very important thing: companies do not care about YOUR objective, only about theirs. Stop writing resumes with an objective. Trust me, I stopped months ago and I've gotten more calls back than ever.

Restructure your resume like this:

Contact Info-- very top
Experience (order most recent to least)
Summary off Qualifications (don't just say "assist with..." OR "have x hours with..." be specific. State WHAT you did, HOW you did it, etc.)
Educational Info at the end
References, letters, etc on line several line spaces from educational info

Focus on being specific with your experience: what you did, how you did it, why you did it, etc. Don't just say "restructured system" say "Restuctured information system by updating files for improved security"

Don't mention the company on your resume, mention them in your COVER letter. In the letter, summarize why your experience will suit THEM best. That's where you can mention them.

Answer 2

I'd say from my personal experience that you should apply where either of your parents worked so that they can give you a good reference. Make 'em proud though if you get the job. If not where they work then where some of your relatives work. You'd merely ask for an application and fill it out. What's on an application is asking your name, address, phone, social security number, your high school and when graduated and they ask for what position you are applying for and they want good references. So you'd have to ask people like your minister, a teacher that gives you good grades, a neighbor who knows you're ok, maybe your coach if you played a sport, (just career type people), you'd need 4 and if they say they would give you a good reference for employment purposes then use their name, address and phone and occupation on your resume. If you have done any volunteer work then that would look good on a resume as well. If you know computers, internet, cashier work, have a dependable vehicle (with no speeding or parking violations), have taken a life saving course or first aid course then list any of those. Granted it's not a lot but it's something, and any little bit will work in your favor. Some people in their senior year are taking a college course. If you're doing that then write it on the resume.

Answer 3

without sounding too obvious you want to let a prospective employer know that you know a lot about them.... google the company and even some of the names and products associated with them.

examples:
Don't just mention the WXY company, mention that you would love to sell their ABC products because you admire some property of them (make it genuine and be sure you can back up your claim in an interview).

If you can show an employer that you have taken the time to know their company they'll know you mean it when you say you'll be a great employee for their company.


just remember if you do mention the company and their products directly - don't forget to change each letter - it can be really embarassing in the interview if you don't. I know from experience...
good luck

Answer 4

No. Your objective isn't that company - that sounds a little desperate. You put in what the position type is that you are looking for, in a general sense.