You do not need an “Objective” section on your resume in today's job market. A resume objective is seen as outdated by many employers and takes up valuable space near the top of your resume that could be better-used for other sections like a career summary statement.
What can I put on my resume instead of objective?
Here are three key elements to include on your resume instead of that dated objective statement.
- A job target/title. Put this at the very top and use the title of job you want or are applying for. ...
- A personal branding statement. ...
- A very specific and accomplishment-focused career summary.
Do you need an objective and summary on your resume?
An objective statement or professional summary is an optional resume section. This section can serve as a topic sentence for your resume. The goals identified in your objective (the type of industry or position you are seeking) define the focus for the remainder of your document.
