Comments on: Is it ok to not include an objective in a resume if it is for a specific job, not for mass mailing? http://www.massemailinglist.com/2009/04/is-it-ok-to-not-include-an-objective-in-a-resume-if-it-is-for-a-specific-job-not-for-mass-mailing/ mass email list Fri, 18 May 2012 12:14:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: sombulldog2003 http://www.massemailinglist.com/2009/04/is-it-ok-to-not-include-an-objective-in-a-resume-if-it-is-for-a-specific-job-not-for-mass-mailing/#comment-701 sombulldog2003 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:51:33 +0000 http://www.massemailinglist.com/2009/04/is-it-ok-to-not-include-an-objective-in-a-resume-if-it-is-for-a-specific-job-not-for-mass-mailing/#comment-701 For people early in their careers (i.e., school graduates) who do not have much experience, you would need an objective to let the employer know what your interests are. For an experienced candidate, you do not need an objective. Below are some sample resumes for your reference: Here are some other tips: 1. If you have less than 10 years of experience, you want your resume to be one page. 2. Generally, clearly show your name, mailing address, email address if available, and best phone number(s) to contact you. 3. Then show your education, work experience, any interests, achievements, and skill sets. Under your work experience, it is not a list of your job descriptions (this is a common mistake). You should instead indicate what you have accomplished and the results. Use action verbs. 4. If you are looking for your first job or intend to change job function / industry, you may want to state your objectives. 4. There is no one “correct” format. It depends on your profession and personal style. 5. Also, try not to use technical words and jargons. Do not abbreviate. You can post your resume at: I would also go to your bookstore and find a resume book in the business/career section. You can also find more examples and templates online if you do a search. Good luck and have a nice day. For people early in their careers (i.e., school graduates) who do not have much experience, you would need an objective to let the employer know what your interests are. For an experienced candidate, you do not need an objective.

Below are some sample resumes for your reference:

Here are some other tips:
1. If you have less than 10 years of experience, you want your resume to be one page.
2. Generally, clearly show your name, mailing address, email address if available, and best phone number(s) to contact you.
3. Then show your education, work experience, any interests, achievements, and skill sets. Under your work experience, it is not a list of your job descriptions (this is a common mistake). You should instead indicate what you have accomplished and the results. Use action verbs.
4. If you are looking for your first job or intend to change job function / industry, you may want to state your objectives.
4. There is no one “correct” format. It depends on your profession and personal style.
5. Also, try not to use technical words and jargons. Do not abbreviate.

You can post your resume at:

I would also go to your bookstore and find a resume book in the business/career section. You can also find more examples and templates online if you do a search.

Good luck and have a nice day.

]]> By: Laura http://www.massemailinglist.com/2009/04/is-it-ok-to-not-include-an-objective-in-a-resume-if-it-is-for-a-specific-job-not-for-mass-mailing/#comment-700 Laura Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:53:24 +0000 http://www.massemailinglist.com/2009/04/is-it-ok-to-not-include-an-objective-in-a-resume-if-it-is-for-a-specific-job-not-for-mass-mailing/#comment-700 I don't think you need to include an objective. It's optional on a resume. I don’t think you need to include an objective. It’s optional on a resume.

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