I read somewhere recently a suggestion to simply punt the “Objective” section on your resume. I initially scoffed at the idea, but now I am starting to think that is sage advice.<\/p>\n
This morning I was looking through resumes and came across this objective:<\/p>\n
To find a position where I can contribute as part of a team that strives to emphasize the importance of effective communication through design. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Dump the objective section of your resume. More than likely, it is filled with broad, superfluous statements that may be more detrimental than helpful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I read somewhere recently a suggestion to simply punt the “Objective” section on your resume. I initially scoffed at the idea, but now I am starting to think that is sage advice. This morning I was looking through resumes and came across this objective: To find a position where I can contribute as part of a team that strives to emphasize the importance of effective communication through design. Dump the objective section of your resume. 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