Objective, No More

We've all had them on our resume.  The one or two sentence blurb at the top that states our objective.  They often include phrases such as "to obtain a position" and "where I can utilize my experience" and "grow with a company."  I'm here to say, objective, no more.   We get it.  You're looking for work.  And, preferably at a stable company.  Right? 

I believe that you need to utilize the space on your resume to sell yourself to a prospective employer.  In my opinion, using 2-3 lines for an objective that states the obvious is just wasted space.  I suggest that you use that space by briefly summarizing your skills, your accomplishments.  Title it "Career Summary."  This will help the person reviewing the resume to better understand who you are and what you do prior to diving into the Work Experience section. 

If you feel the need to state an objective to the employer, you might consider using a cover letter for that.  You can tailor a cover letter to a specific position or a specific company.  A cover letter allows a different format to sell yourself and why you would be a good fit for a position that may require skills that won't be found on your resume.  In other words, your objective for applying for that position, which should be found on your resume, no more.