What is the purpose of a job objective on a resume?

Answer 1

The purpose of an objective statement is to tell the reader what you are trying to achieve - your personal or professional objectives. The statement is a concisely written statement that answers the question - Why are you sending me a resume?

It is quite common these days for companies to receive hundreds of responses from a single job posting. A lot of the time recruiters or HR personnel only have time to quickly scan over your resume, so having a a good objective is very important to by passing the first screening.


Here's a website that gives you tips on how to write objectives categorized by job type and industries: http://www.resumeobjectiveexamples.net/

By the way, there are tons of websites that teach you how to write a killer resume (for example, http://www.free-resume-tips.com/10tips.html ).

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Hope that helps! :)

Answer 2

First and foremost, everything you do on the job should be in strict alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the organization, and appropriately using the resources available to you (within your job description) in achieving those goals and objectives.

Answer 3

Objective means tells alittle bit of yourseld

Answer 4

Seek employment in the Housekeeping industry

Answer 5

Remain confident and keep a positive attitude!

Answer 6

This question was under the 'Jobs for Teens' category so I'm assuming a teenager is asking job.

Answer 7

Job search objectives refer to the end result desired after the job search is complete; meaning, what do you expect to get out of your job search?