"objective" on a resume...
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Well, what is it that you'd like to do, and what kind of jobs are you applying for? Your question is way too general... IT is a huge area and the objective statement is a very personal thing, and specific to certain sectors.
To use _____ skills in contributing to IT-type ______ functions in a _____ size company.
Cheers !
Cheers !
I thought the objective is to be something general, not specific. well it's for the networking side not programming, and for the financial industry.
Objective is pretty important. If you're interviewing for job X and your objective CLEARLY states you're looking for job Y, it hurts you. (at least, when I'm the one doing the interviewing it does)
Don't be TOO specific; but if there is an area you're leaning (For instance, networking instead of programming) try to work it in there. There's nothing wrong with having a couple broad areas listed, "looking for a position in networking, test, or systems support" but if you say "I want to be a C programmer at a big company" and then you apply for a network admin job at a small company.. it looks like you're desperate and applying for a job where you won't be doing what you really want to do = you're more likely to quit
Don't be TOO specific; but if there is an area you're leaning (For instance, networking instead of programming) try to work it in there. There's nothing wrong with having a couple broad areas listed, "looking for a position in networking, test, or systems support" but if you say "I want to be a C programmer at a big company" and then you apply for a network admin job at a small company.. it looks like you're desperate and applying for a job where you won't be doing what you really want to do = you're more likely to quit
Behind my cover letter, this is my favorite part on a resume'..
I always use
"I really see myself being in ______ industry for the rest of my professional career; and it would please me to spend those years with a company that takes what I've been doing to a whole new level."
Use as you like..
I always use
"I really see myself being in ______ industry for the rest of my professional career; and it would please me to spend those years with a company that takes what I've been doing to a whole new level."
Use as you like..
I thought the objective is to be something general, not specific. well it's for the networking side not programming, and for the financial industry.
Depends on what you're doing. The best results are obtained by tailoring your resume to the job. It really helps HR people if they see a fit. If you want to try the method everyone uses and just do mass posting, good luck finding something cause it's brutal right now. If you want to tailor, don't kiss ass like Rage187 suggested since it's pretty transparent. Make it short, sweet and to the point. However, do not ever state "I'm looking for this specific job" in the objective as it makes you sound inflexible. That part goes in the cover letter when you apply. Broad but not too broad and not long.
Objective is pretty important. If you're interviewing for job X and your objective CLEARLY states you're looking for job Y, it hurts you.
Dead on, but it's really cool to get someone who actually wants the exact job you're offering. That's why I prefer targeted resumes instead of mass mailings.
Whatever you do, make sure you focus it on them. Don't say "me me me, I want to do this because of this"
Instead say, "I would like to be a part of and contribute to in XYZ fashion because I'm really good at it" Shift the focus to them. The company is interested in what you can do for them. They don't really give a crap what you want for yourself, especially if they can't offer it.
Cheers !
Depends on what you're doing. The best results are obtained by tailoring your resume to the job. It really helps HR people if they see a fit. If you want to try the method everyone uses and just do mass posting, good luck finding something cause it's brutal right now. If you want to tailor, don't kiss ass like Rage187 suggested since it's pretty transparent. Make it short, sweet and to the point. However, do not ever state "I'm looking for this specific job" in the objective as it makes you sound inflexible. That part goes in the cover letter when you apply. Broad but not too broad and not long.
Objective is pretty important. If you're interviewing for job X and your objective CLEARLY states you're looking for job Y, it hurts you.
Dead on, but it's really cool to get someone who actually wants the exact job you're offering. That's why I prefer targeted resumes instead of mass mailings.
Whatever you do, make sure you focus it on them. Don't say "me me me, I want to do this because of this"
Instead say, "I would like to be a part of and contribute to in XYZ fashion because I'm really good at it" Shift the focus to them. The company is interested in what you can do for them. They don't really give a crap what you want for yourself, especially if they can't offer it.
Cheers !
One more suggestion:
To achieve growth with increased responsibility in a _________ position that will build on my current ________ and ___________ skills.
To achieve growth with increased responsibility in a _________ position that will build on my current ________ and ___________ skills.
<< I'm pondering a line for the objective on a IT resume, any suggestions ? >>
"World domination" should get their attention.
<< "World domination" should get their attention. >>
oooooohhh -- I like it!!!
Think I'll try that one myself. Thanks!
lol
nah, world domination is nothing, I'm trying to take over the universe. Why waste your time with planet Earth?
Seriously, I concur with everyone else's advice, for what that's worth.
Maybe we should add a jobs section/forum to our IT website LOL (see sig) now that's something to consider...
Seriously, I concur with everyone else's advice, for what that's worth.
Maybe we should add a jobs section/forum to our IT website LOL (see sig)
now that's something to consider...TRENDING THREADS
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