Resume question

fuzzylogic

Do people still put objectives on resumes? It's been awhile since my last update. The resume would be for a professional position in a large company.

Maybride2

No

ChristyDM82

Maybride2:

No

Hmm.. I did and it didn't hurt me.  I just started a new job in April.

Maybride2

Christy_Daisy's_Mom:

Maybride2:

No

Hmm.. I did and it didn't hurt me.  I just started a new job in April.

I didn't say that one would hurt you; however, they're mostly viewed as being worthless, pointless fluff. Your objective is to get the job - you know that and I know that, it doesn't matter how many pretty words you use to say that.

Use your resume space for more important things.

KonaCoffeeBean

No, the objective is generally understood to be "get this job," no need to use up resume space.

laurenkronenberg

I write resumes for my clients all the time. An objective is sometimes used as a 'filler' for those people who do not have a ton of work history/experience to add.

Your objective, if for a professional position, would go into detail in your cover letter.

Good luck!

Dr.Loretta

Objectives are occasionally used, usually for people who are brand new to the workforce or who are looking to make a career change. For everyone else, an experience summary is a much better way to start off a resume.

fuzzylogic

Thanks! My sister was looking for a career change...kind of in the same field but with a different type of company, and I will forward the responses on to her You all have been a big help.