Some experts say NEVER bother with resume objectives. While others say they should be an essential element on every resume.So, how do you know who is right?
The simple answer is... no one is absolutely right. Your decision on whether to use resume objectives will depend on your circumstances, job search goals, and—in some cases—the person who reviews your resume.
We can make recommendations, but you’ll have to make your own choice, based on your individual situation and preferences. But first, let’s try to get a better understanding of
2 different schools of thought on resume objectives...
THE NEGATIVE VIEWPOINT
Ask anyone who does not believe in using job objectives on resumes why, and they’ll tell you it’s because resume objectives are so often self-serving. In other words, they say what you want, but they usually fail to say how this is relevant to employer. You see, company that hires you is more interested in potential benefits you’ll bring to organization, not how they can help you achieve your goals.
Another problem is that a narrowly stated resume objective can be limiting. The company may not even consider you for a position you’d love if you have clearly stated in your objective that you’re only interested in one type of job.
Finally, most resume objectives are so vague as to be meaningless. Why waste valuable resume real estate with something that will not help (and may harm) your quest towards obtaining coveted interview?
ON THE OTHER HAND...
There are many resume writing experts who passionately believe in using resume objectives. They cite fact that employers want to be able to tell — in just a few seconds — what job you want to do for company and what skills you bring to table.
