Three Steps To Create A Powerful Objective

A well-written Objective can be the difference between getting a rejection mail and an interview invite.

You can't assume that a hiring manager will read your resume to the end to pick out all your achievements and qualifications, so an objective will give the hiring manager some insights on what value you will contribute to their organisation.

In other words, it answers the question, “what will this candidate bring to the table?”

As a recent college graduate, you may not have enough experience on your resume. An objective will also help you fill up some blank spaces in your resume.

So it's a win-win situation.

However, some hiring managers do not care about objectives. But, a badly written one will be a great turn-off to all.

Here's an example of a badly written objective we often find on Google: 

“Seeking to work in an organisation where I will be able to utilize my skills and grow within the organisation.”

An objective like this will give off the impression that the candidate is a lazy, uninspired person. And no hiring manager will hire a lazy person who lacks creativity and tends to plagiarise information.

A powerful objective, on the other hand, will make your potential employers interested in you enough to read your entire resume. And if they feel you are an ideal candidate for their organisation, they will send you an interview invitation.

Objectives are not only for college graduates with little or no experience. You can use an Objective if:

• You just graduated and are entering the workforce with little or no experience related to the position 
• You are changing careers, or
• You are reentering the workforce after a long break

If you do not fall into any of the categories above, then consider writing a Summary instead.

Steps in writing a powerful objective 

↳ Keep it short: An objective should only be 2-4 lines, at best. Keep it short, simple, and straightforward.

↳ Make it focused: An objective should be focused on one organisation, one position, and one goal at a time. 

↳ Don't be selfish: An objective should not just be about your wants and goals, but it should also be about the hiring organisation’s goals. What's their mission and how can you achieve it?

Here's an example of a powerful resume for a customer service personnel:

To ensure quality service through top-notch customer communication that will provide the best insurance value.

The goal of the hiring organisation is to "provide the best insurance value."

The skill the hiring organisation is looking for is someone who can deliver "top-notch customer communication."

And when you add it all together, you get the objective sample above.

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About the Author:

Rebecca is a Professional Resume Writer, Human Resources Personnel, and Kickass Content Creator.

I help job seekers transition in their careers and increase their chances of getting their ideal job through resume writing, resume review, and coaching.

If you are a job seeker or someone looking to change jobs, I‘d love to help you get the job you deserve! 

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