Resume Objectives Tips – Why You DON’T Need a Resume Objective
Posted on May 11, 2009 | Filed Under Resumes Leave a Comment
One of the most valuable resume objectives tips I can provide to you is that the tried and true resume objective is NOT an essential part of a winning resume. What’s that? I hear you ask. Is it true that objectives are old and tired, rather than being tried and true?
The simple answer to this debate–in my opinion and many other experts’ opinions–is an unqualified yes. Here are two main reasons why I am recommending that you do not include a resume objective on your resume:
- They often sound self-serving, because they are YOU-focused, rather than being employer-focused.
- They can be way too limiting, unless they are so vague as to be meaningless.
Now, don’t click away yet… I’m trying to give you some resume objectives tips that will help. Here’s what I mean…
Two Self-Serving Resume Objectives
- “To work for a company with a great workplace culture and great pay.”
- “To work in a job that challenges me, so that I can keep growing.”
Employers want to know what you’re going to do for them, not what you want them to do for you. Do you see how little the objectives above say about what you have to offer?
If you do decide to use a resume objective, you must make sure that it is not self-serving or too limiting, and that it is uniquely stated. Make it specific and work to reflect the employer’s perspective, not your own. Demonstrate the value you’ll bring to the organization.
You’ll find many more examples of good and bad resume objectives, plus lots more resume objectives tips at our Resume Objectives Tips Central
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