Out with the Objective
There seems to be some confusion as to whether or not you should put an objective statement on your resume. Here’s the short answer: NO.
Objective statements are outdated; but more than that, they only serve to tell the reader (aka hiring manager) what you want – not what you can contribute. Of course I realize that you are desirous of a job you want – who wouldn’t be? BUT on the other end of the spectrum you have the company; since you are the one applying to them for the opportunity, you must consider that what they are looking for is going to supersede what you want.
ENTER: The headline and professional summary.
The headline and professional summary has replaced our erstwhile friend, ‘The Objective’. So, by way of example I will share with you the aforementioned headline and summary below.
Let’s say you are applying for a role in operations with a manufacturing company. Your headline might be the following:
Operations Management – Six Sigma & Lean Principles
Right there the reader knows what you are. Without blatantly stating that you are looking for an operations role, you are sharing that information by way of a headline or opening. This is less intrusive; a nicer way of providing the reader with what you are looking for without saying “Hey, look, this is what I want.”
Now you are going to back up the headline with a short paragraph regarding your operations management experience. Since the top 1/3 of the resume is prime real estate, you want to employ a balanced complement of information about your abilities from both an operations standpoint and also a communication / interpersonal interaction perspective. I like to say: long enough to cover the topic, but short enough to keep it interesting:
Direct and supervise all aspects of the purchasing, refurbishing, manufacturing, service, warehousing and quality systems for XYZ Corporation. Oversee new plant processes, including the installation of a new risk and safety system. Conceptualize and implement best practices around Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Establish and ensure the adoption of processes and procedures to facilitate attainment of short- and long-term corporate goals. Regarded for strong leadership skills, motivating, supporting and driving team success. Embrace change and work well in dynamic environments.
After you create this summary paragraph, you should include a core competency section that will facilitate key word search and then begin with your professional experiences.
So, in the ‘new’ world, I say ‘Down with the objective’! In with the professional headline and summary! Keep your resume interesting – chock full of examples and results of your efforts. You will likely find yourself at the head of the interview pile.
Happy Searching!
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