
I’m not a big fan of the ‘Objective’ on resumes even though I see them all the time. The reason I don’t like them is because they usually don’t mean anything to me, i.e. they’re irrelevant. And if something on your resume is irrelevant to the person reviewing it, you shouldn't include it.
But I get that an Objective can be a good filler of space, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience. Keep in mind though that the Objective is generally the first thing an employer sees at the top of your resume. It’s basically your introduction to them – your first impression on paper. So a generic sounding Objective just ain't going to cut it. So if you’re going to include one, make it awesome by making it totally relevant to the company you're applying to. Here's how:
But I get that an Objective can be a good filler of space, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience. Keep in mind though that the Objective is generally the first thing an employer sees at the top of your resume. It’s basically your introduction to them – your first impression on paper. So a generic sounding Objective just ain't going to cut it. So if you’re going to include one, make it awesome by making it totally relevant to the company you're applying to. Here's how: