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Fortune, thanks for your comment. It's great to have the insight from someone who sees a lot of resumes. We appreciate your comment.

-- Contributed by: Jeanne Grunert

My problem with objectives is that I see so many that are all about "I, me, my." It's all about what the jobseeker wants. The employer doesn't CARE what the jobseeker wants! Employers care about "what can you do for the company?" If you can craft an objective that tells the employer that, and is not as self-absorbed as many "objectives" are, you're way ahead of the game. It's good to know, and state, what you want in your career. But don't come across as self-absorbed about it. If I received a resume with an "objective" on it like I see in most resumes, I'd think, "I don't care what YOU want." And toss it. Give employers what they want--not what you want.

-- Contributed by: Fortune

Jennifer, thanks for sharing your story and for leaving a comment.

-- Contributed by: Jeanne Grunert

I omitted a career objective and instead went with the professional summary at the very beginning of my resume. I asked a couple HR friends to look over it and the first thing each of them said "Where is the career objective?".

-- Contributed by: Jennifer

Anna, it seems like your objective follows the advice in the article. Good luck with your job hunt.

-- Contributed by: Jeanne Grunert

Hello! Would like to know what you think about this objective: "To obtain a position in distribution and supply chain management considering five year experience in customer service and sales manager having the advantage of understanding and taking care of company and customers' needs"

-- Contributed by: Anna

Hi Hirenda,

If only that were true. Unfortunately, a poorly written resume can stop you from getting that job you want. However, if you're willing to put the work needed into it, you're probably right. Nothing can stop you.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Nothing can stop you if you decide to rise.

-- Contributed by: hirendra

Hi JM,

If I have this right, you are writing a resume to apply for an on-the-job training position in a hotel? Remember your objective should focus on what you bring to the job, not what you plan to get from the job. Here are a few more article links to help you pull together your objective:

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hello,

I don't know what will be my objective. I'm supposed to have OJT now, but I'm thinking what objective can I write? Can you please give me a sample of an objective? I'm planning to have my OJT in hotels.

Thanks a lot!

-- Contributed by: JM

Hi Dharu,

Although resume objective statements are an effective tool in drawing an employer's attention to your skills and experience, there are times when they may not be the best way to promote yourself. Since you will be approaching more than one potential employer, using an objective statement may be too limiting as you want to be considered for more than one position. In your case, it may be best not to include an objective on your resume.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Can anybody help me with an objective statement? I've recently qualified my chartered accountancy and I'm seeking a job in either accounting or the financial services sector. As I'll be going in for my placement and don't know which company will shortlist me, I'm a bit confused about what my career objective should be like.

Please help me!

-- Contributed by: dharu

Hi Mitul,

Here is a sample to get you started:

A position in financial services using well-developed research, analytical, and quantitative skills.

You can tweak this to suit your goals and skills. Good luck fidning the job you want and thanks for visiting LoveToKnow Business.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

My background is accounting. I am in the process of getting my MBA. During this time I have selected work in the financial services marketing field. What is my career objective?

-- Contributed by: mitul

Hi Jeremy,

Your resume and career objective acts like as a "product description" of you. To sell yourself, you'll have to decide what career path you want to choose because the objective is designed to tell the potential employer what you can do for them. I suggest you pursue possible job markets that interest you and check which ones are growing and then look for available jobs. Tweak your resume to fit the field and send it in.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

How can I change career fields effectively? (I am well-educated, just not in any field currently pursued) My background is management, but that isn't necessarily what I want to chase. Ultimately, I don't really know where I really want to work. Any advice?

-- Contributed by: Jeremy Martin

Hi brijendra,

Once you have begun an MBA program and declared a concentration involving relevant functional or industry-focused courses, MBA internships, and school activities, your objective statement may no longer be needed.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I am looking for a statement on career objective as an academic associate(MBA) IN MBA Institute.

-- Contributed by: brijendra singh

Hi Ramya,

A possible objective could state why you want to associate yourself with the organization and then highlight your skills that will be an asset to the company including utilizing your education.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

i want an objective for my resume , i am an electroncs engineer i am a fresher

-- Contributed by: RAMYA

Hi Raven,

Keep your objective clear and concise. Are you looking for an entry level job? Do you have a specific position in mind? What skills do you have to offer that fit the job. The company will want to know what you can do for them. The key is to keep your objective brief and focused.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi Andrina,

There are a multitude of types of hospital position. As this article says, "Remember to position your strengths and desires with what the companyâ€™s advertised needs and goals are [...] and be descriptive.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hello I'm trying to write a resume. I don't know what to write for a objective though. I want to work in culinary arts and accounting. I wanted to know if you could possibly help me with this. Thank you

-- Contributed by: Raven

I need a objective im applying for a position at a hospital

-- Contributed by: andrina

Hi Sathya,

We don't write objectives for our readers but provide the tools to help them fashion an attractive and effective objective if it is appropriate for their resume. Here are two other articles to help you further. Let us know if you have further questions.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I want an attractive objective to put on my resume. I am just now completing my B.E and looking for a job. I want an objective written that includes the words CONTINUOUS LEARNING. Please send it to me.

-- Contributed by: sathya

Hi Lisa,

There are different styles of resumes. A functional resume does not list your information according to date, but lets you organize your work history according to the types of positions you've held. This does not mean you should hide the fact that you stayed home to take care of your children. In fact, be sure to include the valuable experience you've gained during that time as well. Think of the things you've volunteer for, events you've organized, fundraiser you helped to be successful and other such valuable experience that equips you for the job you seek. Be sure to read our article titled Sample Functional Resume for more information.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I have been a stay at home mom for 10 years, I am ready to get back to work. What is the best way to explain this? In a cover letter? How will this look on a resume?

-- Contributed by: Lisa

Hi Regina,

I can't write your objective for you, but here is a little something to get you started:

Provide training in required skills to equip consumers to meet vocational goals needed for employment.

Hope that helps.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi. I'm a Business Administration student. I'm applying for an OJT. What would be the best objective statement I could write in my resume? Please help.

Thank you.

-- Contributed by: Regina Tancahnco

Hi Elena,

You'll want to create descriptive career objective that stands out because employers often have stacks of resumes to read. As they scan through them, they tend to look for key words. These words should describe your basic qualifications that pertain to the job. The objective should highlight a summary of your:

skills
goals
education
work ethics

Keep it brief and specific. The thing you'll have to think about in your case is whether or not you plan to target individual positions or are sending out the same resume to several different potential job markets. If so, you may want to eliminate the career objective from your resume, because a resume objective does two things for you:

It states your career objectives
It describes the position you are seeking.

So in your case, you might want to consider including a career summary section rather than a career objective. They are often used when looking for an entry level position.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi, I am a nursing student at st lawrence college. I am trying to apply to any health related jobs to better suit my career in the future. I am not sure what kind of objective I should write. Could you please help me?

-- Contributed by: Elena

Good input, Carli. Thank you.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi, one thing I would add when you're looking to write an objective statement is that you should write it so the potential employer can identify what you will bring to the company (i.e Product manager where 10 years in developing strategies in an IT environment will add value to business operations) - I've had lots of feedback where employers all ask what is being offered and they, in many cases, want an answer that illustrates value add.

-- Contributed by: Carli

Hi Angel,

Remember that the point to an objective is that it allows the employer to recognize your potential for filling a specific position. You'll have to base the objective on what the employer is looking for. For example if you are applying for an entry level accounting position, your objective could read something like: A position in the accounting field where excellent analytical and technical skills can assist in improving the company's profitability.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Please send me a format objective related to audit field and acounting field... thank you very much...

-- Contributed by: ANGEL

Hi Samir,

I'm sorry, but we do not format sample objectives specifically for each reader. Instead, we offer guidance to help readers pull together the right details to customize their resumes for individual job markets. Whether your objective is for a BE Mechanical graduate or MBA for the purpose of applying to a rural marketing field you'll want to keep your objective to 1-3 lines of text. Remember, the objective is not about you, but what you offer. This can be written in phrases or bulleted points.

In your objective you can include your career goals and/or the position you are seeking. Tailor the objective to the organization to which you are applying. Be sure to refer to the position by the same title used in the job posting you are responding to. In fact, if you're looking for words to use when writing your objective, look to the job posting. Insert some of the words from that into your objective.

The bottom line is to keep it short and specific.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Thanks in advance.

-- Contributed by: Samir K

Kindly format a Sample objective for a BE Mechanical graduate + MBA for the purpose of applying to a rural marketing field. Mail to samir_kavade1984@inbox.com

-- Contributed by: Samir K.

Hi Michelle,

When writing your resume objective for law enforcement think of the skills or needs listed in the ad for the job you are seeking. Addressing these needs in your objective will help your resume stand out from the others because it will show the potential employer that you are the right person to fill the gap in his/her department.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi Maya,

That's the purpose. I'm glad you find it helpful.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

how would i write a statement for law enforcement

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