Sometimes, an objective statement is not necessary, since it takes up prime real estate on your resume, where you could be selling yourself instead. In some cases, it could be repetitive.

Ideally, use exact words from the job description in your resume objective statement. This means—I’m so sorry to say—that you need to write a new one for every position you’re applying to.

Consequently, a resume that starts with “Objective” and focuses on what you want out of your career as the opening paragraph does nothing to help you. After all, ...

Your resume is your marketing document for getting a new job, ... Ditch the Objective Statement for an Executive Summary to Increase Your Resume's Chances of Being Read. Melanie Pinola ...