Writing a Resume Objective?

Question

Basically I'm looking for a job right now to expand my areas.. I'm still in highschool, I don't know exactly what profession I want to go into so I'm somewhat exploring different areas. I have experience in retail being a sales associate at a clothing store, i hate it, but a learned a LOT from it, and I'm ready to move out of it now and explore other work environments... in a restuarant, coffee shop or even a stocks person in a clothing store.

How could I write my objective around that?

Answer 1

No one cares about your objective, and that's the dumbest part of those pre-formed resumes. Employers care about their own objectives (not yours). Tell them what you can do for THEM, not your objective which will bore them to tears.

Put the resume in your own words; make it sincere and hard-hitting...not about "your objective." For instance, look at SouthernLady's example below. WHO CARES what you're seeking and about what you want?

Also, make this resume INDUSTRY SPECIFIC, not just a generic one, or one that indicates you don't know what you want to do.

There's an old song from my generation that had the lyrics: "Worn out phrases and worn in gazes won't get you where you want to go."

Answer 2

The resume template will say objective to the left, so to the right it should be...

To obtain a career in "whatever" industry that will enhance my customer service skills and allow for professional and personal growth.

I somewhat disagree with Joseph. You are young, so letting the employer know that you will be enhancing your current skillset is not a bad objective. However, you could write something like this.

To obtain a customer service oriented position in the food service industry incorporating my exceptional interpersonal skills and eagerness that will be a valuable asset to the organization.

In my experience, my supervisor was pleased with my objective of obtaining a career and enhancing my skills. She is grooming me to assume her position as business manager when she retires in 5 to 7 years.

Answer 3

Write your achievements, grades and other job's you've had. It shows that you have experience and will most likely get you hired.

Answer 4

The objective should be tailored to each job position you apply to, be specific and say you want the named position. You can also mention why and the skills you have for it. But the objective should be short. And definitely to the point. Don't use flowery objectives.

Your experiences(job history) and education are the most important part of a resume, but the objective needs to great too!

It's great you have decided to move on, know what you want, and if you are currently working so you can take your time finding a fun, good job. Don't stop looking until you find one! It may take a day, weeks, or months, work hard :)