Objective on resume

[cantsitstillbr]

Does this objective need fixing?

With a desire to combine my skills in working with the public and my expertise with computers, I am seeking a customer service or public relations position in a hospital setting.

[kidcolin]

I would just put "I am seeking a customer service or public relations position in a hospital setting."

[Shoe]

You say "with" way too many times at the beginning... I can't make sense of it.

I would say something more along the lines of: To obtain a customer service or public relations position in a hospital setting, which will utilize my customer service and computer skills.

[cbloom]

IMHO the "Objective" on the resume' is pretty worthless. All an employer wants to see is whether you want full-time/part-time and short-term/long-term employment. (btw this was my opinion as a hirer, not an applicant)

[neuroman]

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customer service or public relations in a hospital setting.

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FYObjective

On a resume you make everything as short as possible without being incomprehensible. If that looooong line was your "objective" statement, which isn't really even necessary, then the rest of your resume is probably in horrible shape. I'd get someone you know who's in HR to look at it, or maybe find some place that can take a look. It'll be worth your $50-100.

[TTChamp]

One thing that really helped me was to realize that the primary goal of a resume is to get you an interview...not to get you the job outright.

With that in mind I would use your objective to make it sound like your goals line up with the position to which you are applying.

If you are applying to a company without the a specific position in mind, then I would keep somehting like you have (subject to the recomendations to make it more concise).

If you are applying to a specific position then I would use the objective to make it abundently clear that you are interested in that position. Keep in mind that the person reading your resume may be some random Human Resources type that knows little about what the actual job will require (this is espeacially true hospitals).

[edtost]

my school's career services office had me take the objective out of a first draft of my resume. i got a bunch of interviews with it, so i guess it worked [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

my guess is that their advice stemmed from viewing a resume as an opportunity to do something wrong, as companies would be looking at many resumes for each opening, and looking for anything to fault to avoid interviewing someone. also, i think i remember them calling objectives pretty useless, as you should be saying the same thing, but more specifically, as part of a cover letter.

[ChipStorm]

Omit Objective, it's worthless and only serves to get you eliminated from consideration.

It's a resume, fill it with actual content.

[cantsitstillbr]

not my resume..just looking at it for someone to make suggestions...she already has an interview from a hookup...here it is if you care to look at it.


Objective
I desire to combine my skills in working with the public and my expertise with computers, in seeking a customer service or public relations position in a hospital setting.

Education B.S. in Apparel Merchandising, Auburn University, December 2006
Cum Laude graduate with 3.4 GPA (3.7 in major)
Minor in Business

Special Skills
I am highly organized and have the ability to plan and think strategically. My written communication skills are strong, and I possess excellent interpersonal skills. I have a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. I am outgoing, enjoy hard work, and always maintain a positive attitude under pressure.

Experience
Party Depot, Auburn, AL (Aug 2006-present)
Floor Manager/Sales Associate

• Manage store’s work schedule
• Order Merchandise
• Manage store’s inventory
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures
• Work one-on-one with customers to assist in event planning

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Destin, FL (May-Aug 2006)
Retail Management Internship

• Created visual displays of merchandise and restocked the floor
• Assisted customers with selection of garments and coordinating accessories
• Accounted for daily receipts

Auburn University Study Abroad Program, Italy (Spring 2005)

• Studied apparel, global society, interior design, and architecture in Rome, Florence, and Milan

Buckelews, Auburn, AL (Fall 2005)
Visual Merchandising Internship

• Responsible for developing and updating strategic floor displays for the apparel lines

Volunteer Activities/Organizations

• Nursing home volunteer
• Co-organizer of Easter egg hunt for underprivileged children
• Active in MUST Ministries (meal delivery to disadvantaged families)
• Member Lions Club, Auburn Collegiate Chapter
• Auburn University soccer club hostess
• Member Pi Beta Phi social sorority
• Member International Textile and Apparel Association

[lippy]

My Career Planning teacher (I'm in a 2-credit class right now, hahahahaha) says that the objective needs to be personalized to each company you send it to.

Thus, omit it.