Is an Objective on a resume important? (1 Viewer)

[Megatron]

Haven't seriously looked for a job in 16 years, but I'm starting to feel it's time. As you might expect, my resume is a little 'dusty'. How important is an objective anymore? When I was hiring, I didn't care about that. I looked at experience, job history (did they job-hop), and spelling/grammar. Beyond that, I didn't really care. Anyone got any resume advice?

 

[McJose]

Objective?

Interviewer:  So what is your objective?

Interviewee:  To get a job so I can feed and house my family.

 

[Murph]

I don't read them when I'm looking at resumes.

 

[Megatron]

Objective?

Interviewer:  So what is your objective?

Interviewee:  To get a job so I can feed and house my family.

Exactly. I'm officially deleting the one on my resume. It's a big step for me.

 

[Aunt Jemima]

as one that reviews resumes the only impact it has ever had is for me to eliminate some people if it didn't look like something that was possible. I say just put your skills and experience, deal with the rest in the interview

 

[Megatron]

as one that reviews resumes the only impact it has ever had is for me to eliminate some people if it didn't look like something that was possible. I say just put your skills and experience, deal with the rest in the interview

 

[Parrothead]

just put a picture of Captain Obvious after Objective

 

[Parrothead]

"Looking for an easy job with minimal stress for maximum pay where I can sit on my ### and cruise the internet most of my 35 hour workweek"

 

[Megatron]

"Looking for an easy job with minimal stress for maximum pay where I can sit on my ### and cruise the internet most of my 35 hour workweek"

That's gold. Mind if I use that?

 

[Megatron]

They aren't used in my industry. Then again, we don't use resumes really either.

Well, I'm starting to wonder how relevant a resume even is anymore. Kind of necessary to have one, but that doesn't get your foot in the door anymore. You have to know someone.

 

[Peak]

Haven't used an Objective on a resume in over a decade.  I work as a contractor/consultant, so I push my resume around quite a bit.  Never had a recruiter ever ask me why it wasn't on my resume.  Never had the lack of one stop me from getting a job/assignment.  I think it's an outdated practice.  You can tailor a cover letter or work experience towards the job you're applying for anyways. 

 

[Megatron]

Haven't used an Objective on a resume in over a decade.  I work as a contractor/consultant, so I push my resume around quite a bit.  Never had a recruiter ever ask me why it wasn't on my resume.  Never had the lack of one stop me from getting a job/assignment.  I think it's an outdated practice.  You can tailor a cover letter or work experience towards the job you're applying for anyways. 

Thank you. Good advice. I've scratched it.

 

[Anarchy99]

I write resumes for a living. I haven't included objectives in over a decade.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

"My objective is for a job far better than this."  Pretty sure that's not what they want to hear.

 

[Christo]

Objective: To Get a Job so I Can Make Bank 

 

[Otis]

I could care less. I’m interested in education, grades, and work experience. Full stop. I don’t care that you enjoy biking and graphic novels. And I already know your objective is to get a job. 

 

[Otis]

Objective: Chetloot 

 

[Juxtatarot]

I like it because you can weed applicants out from their stupid answer.

 

[joffer]

My objective?   Well I object to meeting a girl, taking her out for dinner...and then she won’t.....(bleep)!

- Emmit Fitzhume

 

[-OZ-]

Well, I'm starting to wonder how relevant a resume even is anymore. Kind of necessary to have one, but that doesn't get your foot in the door anymore. You have to know someone.

Depends on field. Resumes are vital in my industry, they do get your foot in the door. After that, interview is everything. 

I review resumes for "senior positions" after the selection, don't recall seeing objective on a resume, ever.