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Resume Objective - Listing an Objective on Your Resume

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Copyright Alison Doyle
Definition: A resume objective is a statement of your goals for employment, typically listed at the top of your resume.

Stating an objective is optional, but it can help convince employers that you know what you want and are familiar with the field. The most effective objective is the one which is specific about the position and type of employment desired.

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Also Known As: objective
Examples:
Peter listed the following resume objective on his resume: Obtain a position at XYZ company where I can maximize my management skills, quality assurance, program development, and training experience.
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