Job Objective Statements
The only purpose of a resume is to get you an interview. It is said that it doesn't matter how long the resume is, if that top summary section doesn't grab them, they will never read the rest. So it is important to have an objective statement that states what you can offer them.
While some resumes contain lengthy objective statements, the traditional one-sentence objective statement is still widely used. Here are some tips for writing an objective statement:
- Insert your resume statement at the top of your resume under your name & address
- Name the specific job opening
- Describe how your skills & knowledge relate to the opening
- Do not use personal pronouns like 'I', "my", or "mine"
Objective statement examples found in the books below include:
- Senior position in Operation and Supply Chain Management
- A senior financial role that provides challenge and capitalizes on 15 years of accounting expertise
- ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: To obtain an entry level position where strong communication skills, networking abilities, strong personal drive, and high productivity are important. Interested in utilizing bilingual skills in Spanish within a fast paced team oriented work environment
 |
 |
 |
One thought on “Job Objective Statements”
Writing a resume is a commonplace aspect of conducting any job search. When you apply for a job, even if the prospective employer does not ask you for one, it’s good to send one as a way to give them a little more insight into who you are and what you’re capable of.