What Is a Successful Objective Statement on a Resume?
Although objective statements are typically only one to two sentences in length, workers often find them the to be most frustrating section when trying to create a resume. A successful objective statement on a resume will actually vary not only from one worker to the next, but also from one job to the next, even if the jobs are quite similar.
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Purpose
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Successful resume objectives serve three purposes, according to Oklahoma State University Career Services. They provide you with a reference or focus point as you construct your resume, they establish a connection between the type of job you want and the type of job the employer reading your resume is offering and they demonstrate to the employer that you have established personal career goals. Prior to writing your objective, it may be helpful to write your personal goals and most impressive qualifications down to use as a reference, as well as a short description of the type of job you want and/or organization you wish to work for.
Types
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The type of objective statement you choose to write will depend on what information you wish to focus on. For example, if you are seeking a specific position, such as "sophomore world history teacher," then your objective is focused on this specific position. A slightly more broad type of objective may focus more on a type of position, such as "senior-level financial analyst position." Another type of successful objective statement focuses more on your skills, such as "creative website design and development," leaving it to the employer to consider which position would best suit you.
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Style
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Regardless of which type of objective you choose, the statement should be as specific and focused as possible. Cliches or phrases that could be used on any resume for any job, such as "seeking a challenging position" or "opportunity for advancement," should be avoided. Write a succinct but strong objective statement that could only apply to you, your skills and experiences and what exact type of job you are interested in.
Flexible
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OSU Career Services states that an objective which names multiple areas of interest "conveys indecisiveness, a lack of career direction or that the resume has not been tailored to a specific position." Each time you submit your resume to a new employer, consider what he is looking for in a candidate and revise your objective as needed. Rather than focusing only on you, a successful objective should focus on what you can offer the employer.
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