50 Resume Objective Statements
Writing an effective objective statement is tough. To make it easier, we have listed 50 objective statements from actual job seekers. You can see what works, and what doesn’t. A hiring manager will often read dozens, if not hundreds of resumes at a time. There is no shortage of job seekers. Reading through the list below can help you see the objective statements from the perspective of a hiring manager screening resumes. These are actual objective statements from resumes and are unedited, and are provided to give you an idea of how a typical resume starts.
An objective statement on a resume can help you get a closer look from a hiring manager. Often, the person screening resumes will have a number of different positions that need to be filled. If it isn’t clear what your goals are, the screener may discard your resume without considering you for the specific job you seek. This is especially important if you are trying to break into a new career field.
The object statements below offer a wide range of styles and content. As you read these, consider a few best practices for objective statements:
• Keep it Short: A hiring manage does not want to read a book on want you want. Make sure your objective is short and concise. Often one short sentence is sufficient. In the worst resumes, we have seen objectives that are in excess of 150 words.
• WIIFT: Your objective is “What’s In It For Me,” but your resume is sales pitch to get you hired. It needs to focus on “What’s In It For Them.” Provide just enough information in your objective for a hiring manager to know what job you are seeking, and get back to selling your potential. A good way to do this is by listing a key skill and how you have added value with the skill. Start with a short one line objective, concluding with specific skill you want to utilize. Then, after the objective statement, add three bullet points showing specific accomplishments using the skill. Make sure the accomplishments have
An objective statement on a resume can help you get a closer look from a hiring manager. Often, the person screening resumes will have a number of different positions that need to be filled. If it isn’t clear what your goals are, the screener may discard your resume without considering you for the specific job you seek. This is especially important if you are trying to break into a new career field.
The object statements below offer a wide range of styles and content. As you read these, consider a few best practices for objective statements:
• Keep it Short: A hiring manage does not want to read a book on want you want. Make sure your objective is short and concise. Often one short sentence is sufficient. In the worst resumes, we have seen objectives that are in excess of 150 words.
• WIIFT: Your objective is “What’s In It For Me,” but your resume is sales pitch to get you hired. It needs to focus on “What’s In It For Them.” Provide just enough information in your objective for a hiring manager to know what job you are seeking, and get back to selling your potential. A good way to do this is by listing a key skill and how you have added value with the skill. Start with a short one line objective, concluding with specific skill you want to utilize. Then, after the objective statement, add three bullet points showing specific accomplishments using the skill. Make sure the accomplishments have