Writing Compelling Objective for Resume
Aditya March 10th
My friend asked me to review her resume, and also asked if she needs to include Objective in her resume?
It’s a very commonly asked question. My answer is "Yes". If you are looking for certain specific things, then state it clearly. Why let recruiter keep guessing about what exactly you are looking for?
1 or 2 lines are enough to grab the attention of a recruiter and convey what exactly you are looking for. More importantly, it’s the first line of your resume, and gives you a chance to impress the recruiter by writing a compelling objective.
That brings us to another most commonly asked question – how to make objective of our resume the most compelling one.
Most of the times, I have seen objectives on the following lines only.
A position as a hardware design/layout/verification engineer, in an organization that fosters skill development and enhances analytical insights.
A full time position that helps me gain experience and expertise in the area of Software Development.
The one concern I have with such objectives is, they don’t convey how hiring you will benefit the company. All it tells about how it will benefit the candidate.
Here is how I would write my objective if I am seeking for a job –
Seeking a full time position as a Software Developer in the fields of Internet & Database applications to learn cutting edge technologies and develop awesome products that are aligned with the company’s business interest.
How would you write Objective for your resume? Let me know if you have different opinions or other suggestions. Your inputs will be very helpful for fellow job seekers.
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