I am in contact with a headhunter and I have to email her my resume tonight. I am interested in a few different types of jobs... she knows this as we discussed options earlier. What should I do with my objective then?
boosh78201
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I didnt have an objective, they know you are looking for a job so why do you need an objective.
RedHead
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I didn't have a an objective rather a Profile of what i have done, who i am ets...It fits for a lot of different jobs in my field
Sasha96
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it's not necessary
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Posted by boosh78201
I didnt have an objective, they know you are looking for a job so why do you need an objective.
Thats what I thought also. I was thinking she might foward the resume to potential jobs, and then an objective wouldn't make sense because it would different for them all. But I was taught in college that you always must have an objective.
september2004
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a SUMMARY (of qualifications 3-5 lines) replaces the OBJECTIVE these days...
boosh78201
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Posted by boosh78201
I didnt have an objective, they know you are looking for a job so why do you need an objective.
Thats what I thought also. I was thinking she might foward the resume to potential jobs, and then an objective wouldn't make sense because it would different for them all. But I was taught in college that you always must have an objective.
I used to have an objective until DH pointed out that I didnt need one.
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I've found that unless you have little job experience or are new to a field, you don't need an objective. My objective would be: To make as much money as humanly possible while working the least amount of hours necessary.
See why I don't put one?
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Posted by jannshari
I've found that unless you have little job experience or are new to a field, you don't need an objective. My objective would be: To make as much money as humanly possible while working the least amount of hours necessary.
See why I don't put one?
LMAO!
Ditto!
nov04LIbride
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When I was using a headhunter after my first job in the city, they said I needed an objective. Nothing too specific, but something like, 'To obtain a position that will utilize my interpersonal and organizational skills, and my background in medical and cosmetic research.' Good luck!
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i didn't have an objective....but since i was interviewing for teaching positions it was pretty much obvious........and i was answering an ad.... so i'm apparently not much help at all!!!
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Posted by september2004
a SUMMARY (of qualifications 3-5 lines) replaces the OBJECTIVE these days...
That's exactly what I was going to say. I took a workshop last summer and this is what the book says on the summary of qualifications
It should be a concise statement summarizing experience, areas of extertise, technical or professional skills, traits and any distinctions. The summary emphasizes key information detailed in the body of the resume. Since it includes the strongest arguments for hiring, use key words that match what your target market desires
BMD'sPeanut
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a SUMMARY (of qualifications 3-5 lines) replaces the OBJECTIVE these days...
That's exactly what I was going to say. I took a workshop last summer and this is what the book says on the summary of qualifications
It should be a concise statement summarizing experience, areas of extertise, technical or professional skills, traits and any distinctions. The summary emphasizes key information detailed in the body of the resume. Since it includes the strongest arguments for hiring, use key words that match what your target market desires
