Sample Resume ObjectiveApril 3rd, 2007
When to Use a Resume Objective
Resume objectives are perfect when applying for a specific position at a company. Objectives should always be about the employer and their needs, not yours. It is important to remember that the objective, located at the top of your resume, is a quick “sales pitch” that the employer can use to quickly identify key candidates. Tailor your message to adhere to this principle, and an Objective can be a powerful section on your resume.
If you are not applying to a specific position, or are passing around your resume at a career fair, then the importance of a resume Objective diminishes. If you do choose to use an Objective, make sure you write it in such a way not to limit your options!
Who Should Use a Resume Objective
People short of relevant experience, entry level candidates, people changing careers, mothers returning to work — any type of person who could gain from making a stronger case based on their existing work experiences (or lack their of) can benefit largely from having a properly written resume objective.
If you are applying for a specific position, it is also appropriate to use a resume objective.
How to Write a Resume Objective
The most important thing to remember when writing your objective is to not use personal pronouns (my, me, mine, I, etc). Keep this about them, not you. Keep it short and to the point, clear and concise.
What are the employers needs for the position? What are your strengths relative to those needs? Match their needs with your ability to fulfill them.
Sample Resume Objectives
Generic:
A [position]where [skills] can [benefit for company]
Examples:
For an entry level marketing position:
A position in the marketing field where superb communication skills and organization can help increase profitability.
For a change in careers:
A Systems Engineer position where excellent analytical problem solving skills and a strong work ethic can enhance Widiget Co’s bottom line.
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April 19th, 2007 at 12:02 am
hey im a student and majoring in biology. i have complete an associates in biology and now seeking employment in my field. when writing a resume im stuck at my objective and dont know how to start it off, so im wondering if you guys could lend me a hand.
p.s.
im send the resume to a laboratory
May 16th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
hi i’m applyin for a company called Telus and i need a Resume Objective for my resume. the position that i’m applying is Client Care Representative IV- Wireless so please help me with a basic objective that I should put on it Thanks
May 20th, 2007 at 11:53 pm
I am a working person now i want to apply For manager position in production planning dept. Pls.tell me objective
Thanks
May 29th, 2007 at 2:20 am
I need an entry level objective something that does not give specifics on one particular job
May 31st, 2007 at 4:40 pm
I am looking for a entry level postion and need help with my objective i have cashier,production line work and little secretarie skills.
pls. tell me a objective
Thanks
June 1st, 2007 at 10:06 am
sir. i am finished my MSC., biochemistry. now i apply project asst post in one scientific institute. now i need a good objective for applying the above post. so plz give me the objective.
June 5th, 2007 at 9:53 am
i’m applying for a cashier in a hotel..what is the best objective that i can be used…i have 8 months experienced as a cashier..thank yo
June 6th, 2007 at 8:49 pm
Hey in applying for an administrative position and in dire need of an objective.
June 9th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
hey im a student and majoring in biological sciences. i am now seeking employment in this field. im stuck at the career objective part. can u help?thanks!
p.s.
im send the resume to a hospital laboratory or a reseach lab.
June 10th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
I have sent over 100 resumes out in the past 3 months and still haven’t got a interview request. I have a simple Objective “To obtain valuable and useful experiences in a working environment” I Dont have past experiances but I am great at communicating im just trying to get a basic fast food or stockign job at a retail store. Can you please make me a objective to suit my needs.
June 11th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
Hi,
I’m a ten year employee applying for a job across country and need an objective to fit. The position is for revenue manager with inventory services for a headquarters. So what type of objective can i include to state the experience i have in teh current position but still want to learn more about it. I see this position as a training ground for me to better exceed my career goal to the next level.
thanks for the help.
June 12th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
hi im a student and im applying for an internship at bank so i need a resume objective.
please help me out…
thnaks..
June 15th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
I need help writing an objective for my resume. I have been a stay at home mom for years but am applying for a job as a kennel assistant at at vet clinic. Thanks!
June 16th, 2007 at 3:55 pm
hi i am an engineer in the telecommunication field i am at present employed with an MNC for an year i need an objective statement for applying for my future studies
June 19th, 2007 at 3:33 am
Hi ..
I am Nadeem and presently I am working in University of the Punjab, Pakistan. Well my aim to grow myself in the field of Information Technology.
June 21st, 2007 at 7:25 am
hey, im a student applying for a work in the fast food chain, how my objectives be.
pleas help me.
thanks a lot!
June 24th, 2007 at 2:46 am
Hi, umm I left my old job 3 months back because it was WAY TOO FAR to travel by bus (I mean 4 hours of bussing everyday is crazy) so now Im trying to find a job closer to home in the tourism area. I do have alot of experience in all sorts of fields, factory work, customer service and community service even. I’ve sent out resumes and cover letters but I dont hear anything from anyone -_- maybe my objective is weak, but I need your help, please
Thanking you, Saeunn
June 27th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
hi. I’m a graduate Elctrical Engineering student from Kenya and I am applying for a job in the largest mobile phone service provider in Kenya and I need a sure fire profile and objective in my resume. please help.Thank you.
July 2nd, 2007 at 8:56 am
gud day ma’m.
i’m nicy seeking for my first job. i dont know what to put in my career objective. i’m an engineering fresh graduate.
please help me.
thank you and more power!
July 4th, 2007 at 11:37 pm
hi,
im gen my working experience was body and paint secretary then at the same time i have knowledge the invoicing and the works as insurance coordinator then i have knowledge about customer service because its part of our work. and i have experience on sales in showroom then receiving and releasing unit of the deliveries. now im applying for receptionist then i never work as a receptionist but the work hundred percent i can make it. now what objective can fit on my resume coz im applying as a receptionist.
thanks.
July 8th, 2007 at 4:23 am
hello,
i m neha i m doing hotel management i want to apply for the industrial training in 5 star hotel as a receptionist.now,what object can fit on my resume.
thanks
July 10th, 2007 at 5:54 am
quick comment in reply to the others: shouldn’t you be able to write your own objectives? If you need help crafting an objective, try talking to someone who’s hiring for a similar position at a company that you’re NOT applying to. If you can’t even formulate what you want to do at the company, or put into words why you are applying, then more thought is required before sending your resume.
July 13th, 2007 at 11:26 am
hi,
i am currently working as a service engineer(2 years), but my previous experience is a project engineer. now i am willing to change my carrier to design and product development field. i have a creative idea for solve any type of technical problem. pls suggest for me regarding the objective and cover letter. because i d’t get the proper job due to my resume only. pls suggest.
thanks
S.Ethiraj
July 15th, 2007 at 6:31 am
hello,
i m arun i m doing hotel management i want to apply for the Job in 5 star hotel in food production department.now,what object can fit on my resume.
thanks
July 18th, 2007 at 6:40 am
hi, i need help of writing my objectives to my resume,i graduated as a commerce major in management,my first job was a cashier ive been working for 2 yrs and i leave my job to have a family business,den after almost a years, i want to pursue again as a career woman,.m married and i want to work again in a company.
July 18th, 2007 at 8:49 am
Please help me, i need an objective quickly. Im applying for a fadst food restaurants, and have had no success. Please ive me an example. Thankyou
July 18th, 2007 at 6:51 pm
hi!..i’m applying for a position of travel agent. I finished Computer Programming and i also took up B.S. Computer Science but i have 4 subjects left. i want to tell that It took me so long to apply a job.. i become a housewife for 4 years.. and now i’m hoping that someday i will get a job..maybe you can help me with the objective. Thanks..have a good day!:)
July 19th, 2007 at 12:55 am
Hi! I am applying as a part time English tutor in a special school. Maybe you can be of help to me what objective will I put in my resume.. I will wait for your reply..
Thank you!!
July 23rd, 2007 at 11:00 am
HI, I am a fresher and am well versed with web technologies like ASP.NET and web tools like HTML, DHTML, Javascript and i need good objective based on the technologies and tools which am familiar with. so plz provide me a good objective.
Thanks
August 1st, 2007 at 11:34 pm
Hello,
i am french and i try to translate my resume in english. I am development and communications assistant in Paris but i would like to work in england to improve my english and have an international work experience.
What objectif will i put in my resume ?
A position where French, development and communications skills can benefit your company sound good for you ???
Thank you very much for your help.
August 8th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
hi..im applying on a call center and i dnt know what will i write on my objective…can you pls help me..thanks..
August 15th, 2007 at 10:21 am
I am an architect and now I’m changing my career to IT. Please help me write an objective for an entry level trainee position in the IT field.
August 20th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
I am rephrasing my objective on my resume, I want it to get better then the previously one. It says,
To work in an organization where growth opportunities are ample and skill implementation is possible. Together with my hard work, commitment and devotion, I believe I can make a remarkable difference in workplace through my linguistic abilities and communication skills.
Please help me this way!
thanks
September 1st, 2007 at 3:50 am
I am the director of operations for a hotel and want to go back into property management where I have 15 years of prior experience. How do I transition back?
September 4th, 2007 at 8:07 pm
I need an entry level objective something that does not give specifics on one particular job
September 6th, 2007 at 10:41 am
i am doing mba in marketing as major and hr as minor…i need to build an entry level rsume..please tell me the objective which doesnt limits my options………….
September 11th, 2007 at 4:30 am
i am doing mba in banking and marketing …i need to build an entry level rsume..please tell me the objective in banking operational jobs which doesnt limits my options………….
September 13th, 2007 at 8:30 am
hi im applying on radiologic technology. Please help me write an objective .
September 17th, 2007 at 1:14 am
Hi Im May, Im currently looking for job and I want to apply at a call center but I need to make my resume (professional resume)… please tell me the objective which doesn’t limits my options….
God bless.
September 17th, 2007 at 7:13 am
I need an entry level objective something that does not give specifics on one particular job
September 17th, 2007 at 7:14 am
i’m applying for any job for singapore…but probably i want cashier and also service crew… what will be my best objective? thanks!
September 17th, 2007 at 9:31 pm
Hello,
I have worked in the retail side for over 20 years, been a manager for 15 years. I have work for grocery stores and CVS/pharmacy. I need a strong point here, where I can get a store manager position, thank you.
September 18th, 2007 at 11:07 am
Hi……..
I am pursuing MBA in Marketing as major and
Finance as minor………..
Placements are about to begin and being a fresher im confused with the objective for my resume…….Can you help me with it as early as possible…..
Thanks and Regards
September 21st, 2007 at 12:05 am
I guess writing a resume is not an easy task unless you are an expert in english. If you aren’t an expert you copy good objectives from other resumes but did you ever imagine doing this will put you in the second place in this competitive world and not the best.
September 23rd, 2007 at 3:56 am
im applying for the international practicum training program….. what will be my objective maam.. thanks!!!!!
September 24th, 2007 at 4:10 am
hi! I’m a BSN fresh graduate and I’m interested in apllying as a call center agent can you pls send me samples of your resume. thank you
September 25th, 2007 at 2:31 am
DEAR sir ,
i have 4 years of experienc, where 2 years as sales consultant and 2.3 years as call center experience , i am looking for Team Leader position in callcenter industry. please let me know what should i keep my objectuve as.
Regards
Kishore
September 25th, 2007 at 3:49 am
Hey I am a 12-year-old girl who needs help to make an objective for Vice President at my school for my buisness elective. You see we are selling ice cream and I want to be Vice President instead of CEO. But I need help on trying to make and objective. If you can help me thank-you so much!
September 26th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
i need to summarize my career objective. i want to say that i want to make people’s smile better and be a part of why they smile because i want to be a dentist. HELP
September 26th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Why is every single person asking for someone else to write their resume objective? Just figure it out yourself, it’s not that hard. I wouldn’t hire a single one of you lazy bastards, by the way - especially the 80% that can’t even string a sentence together properly.
September 27th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
i m doing B.Com(h) 3rd year along with CA. please tell me the career objective
September 30th, 2007 at 8:32 am
hi i have done my mba and now applying for managerial posts in many companies so please help me with my objective
September 30th, 2007 at 9:46 pm
Please help me, i need an objective quickly. Im applying for a fadst food restaurants, and have had no success. Please ive me an example. Thankyou
September 30th, 2007 at 10:12 pm
I am appling for a Director position that involves lots of fund raising and volunteer recruiting.
I need a career objective please.
October 1st, 2007 at 6:44 pm
hi,
i’m looking for back office job. please advice what should i mention in objective.
October 4th, 2007 at 3:58 am
i’m an interior design student and i badly need to find a job. can anybody help me how to make a resume? any job would do actually but if possible, i would like to work on a call center. i don’t have any work experience yet. you can send your help at fatso_wacko@yahoo.com. thanks alot!
October 4th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
I am a college graduate with an Associates Degree in Business Mgt. What would be a good objective line for a clerical positon or management position. I have seven years experience in office management. I went to a job fair and they said my resume needed work but didn’t offer any help. I would appreciate any info. Thank you.
October 5th, 2007 at 11:19 pm
hi, im an office clerk right now and im planning to appy as municipal secretary, please help me with my objective. thank you!
October 8th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
thanks for the tip really helpful
October 10th, 2007 at 9:38 am
hi, i’m a banking student. i need a strong objective for my resume. the positions applied are teller, CSR, personel banker.
October 12th, 2007 at 11:46 am
I currently work as a Shift Sergeant at a Juvenile Detention facility and I am applying for a Correctional Facility Program Specialist…how can i write my objective
October 13th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
hi, im an undergraduate student and planning to apply in a call center as a customer service agent, please help me to write my resume specially the objective. thanks
October 17th, 2007 at 2:27 am
hello, please help me to write my resume. I’m applying as a call center agent.Thanks
October 17th, 2007 at 2:28 am
hi..
im a fresh dental graduate.. im going to apply for marketing and research section in some pharmaceutical company.. can u help me with my objective.. thank you..
October 22nd, 2007 at 6:12 am
over 14 years in accounting and customer service. Deal with customers and sales department. Accomplished great loyality and respect from fomer peirs….
October 22nd, 2007 at 3:37 pm
I have been working as a asst. bookkeeper for the past 4 years and I need a objective for my resume for an interview with the Sheriff Station for a clerk. Please help me get started.
October 22nd, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Hi my name is Isha Clarke and I’m looking for an objective. I have to send in my application with a resume I need some help with an objective for my resume. The position is for an attendence councelor and a parraprofessional. Please get back to me asap with a very responsive objective.
October 28th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
hi, I’m elctrical technician. I’m going to apply for the electrical technician in a compony. Can you help me with my objective. Thanks
October 28th, 2007 at 11:42 pm
kindly send study objective for a director who has been working for 23 years at an goverment organisation.
His department is RAO(Regional Agricultural Organisation)
October 29th, 2007 at 6:10 am
am seeking a good objective sir, hope you can help me with this…. am applying in a call center as a call center agent. and this coming sunday is my training and at the same time passing my resume. i already have my resume but i found out that it is necessary to have an objective. pls.help me.. thank you and MORE POWER!!!!!!!!!!!
November 6th, 2007 at 2:11 am
Hi, I am taking an office communications class and I have my resume assignment finished but am struggling with an Objective. I like what I have currently but my teacher says I need to use the “You View”. I am applying for a position as a legal secretary and my objective has to be written in this “you view”. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Jamie V
November 15th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
wise words will inspire even the most dullist from this world…
November 25th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
To work in an organization which provides me ample learning opportunities, a professional status and a wider experience to accomplish mine as well as company’s professional growth.I have keen instinct to learn new things and implement the same, improving the quality and quantity of my work considerably.
November 30th, 2007 at 6:21 am
Hi, I am a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Department. I am now going to apply for Ph.D in an university. Kindly send me an objective for which I shall apply for my research.Thanks in advance.. My current objective in my CV is: To be a part of a research team that gives scope to work in an innovative, challenging and rewarding environment where my abilities and talents will be utilized to the best in the benefit in the research.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:31 am
I been away from the work field for a long time now due to two deaths in my family. I’ve been in retail and restauant management plus raised three children on my own. I’m fifty and I’m thinking that emplyers dont want the risk
December 14th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
hi, i am a software engineer with a work ex of 1.5. I am writing my resume to be sent to US universities for securing an admission for my masters degree. I am confused whether such a resume requires an objective? If yes…should it be in terms of pursuing masters degree or the jobs i ll be targeting after my degree.
December 16th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
Hi iam pursuing MBA in ICFAI college… iam going to do project work in certain company… few companies are coning to select the students for their project work… so we have to submit our resume… i dont how to write the career objective…pls help… pls information send to my email id… bye
December 25th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
I’m an entry level person looking for an objective thats not too specific, i studied mathematics/statistics and im also versed in html,dhtml,javascript and general computer knowledge
January 9th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
I am need a resume for my social work program application and I am thinking objectives would look good on it. However I a not sure how to write up professional objectives that would be relevant for the program. Can you Help?
January 20th, 2008 at 2:28 am
wow, none of you deserve a job ANYWHERE if you’re asking someone to write your objective FOR YOU via a comment system on a blog.
January 21st, 2008 at 2:03 am
I need an objective in business something that does not give specifics on one particular job.
January 23rd, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Hi, this is the first time i write a resume and dont know were to start.I looked at some of the resume were they all graduated from highschool,I whant to apply for an office job as a cordinator or at the front desk.I worked as a supervisor assistant and know much about office work,but i was never asked for a resume at my last work.Do you think that i will be having problems with with me not finishing school? what do i do or say. Please help…..
January 31st, 2008 at 2:06 am
..great mine is..
To obtain a position in the actuarial field where analytical and quantitative skills will be utilized
Looking for…
• Camaraderie with a smart team that gets things done
• Opportunity to be rewarded for innovation and leadership
• Adoption of current technologies
• Decisions made by the person with the most information
February 1st, 2008 at 10:12 am
Hi, I’m just looking for an objective that’s not too specific. I just want an internship/summer job and I’m studying commerce and finance.
February 17th, 2008 at 2:54 pm