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Im applying for a job as a recruiter with an IT staffing firm. What should my objective be? |
Im applying for a job as a recruiter with an IT staffing firm. What should my objective be? That's a tough call. Lately I've been reading that more and more resume experts are telling people to leave the objective off of the resume. Basically, the objective is a given. For example, for this position your objective is to get a job as a recruiter and hopefully grow within the industry (both in promotion and pay). You know this, the interviewer knows this, so why waste the space? . Ideally, objectives should state your ultimate career goal and how the position you're applying for fits it. Employers know that you change your objective statement for every job you apply for, so they tend to ignore it. If I had a copy of an applicant's resume for 6 different jobs I'd see 6 different objectives. Essentially they're BS, everyone knows they are, so they're no longer relevant. . I'm in a hiring position. My opinion is that most "objective" statements on resumes I see are about as innovative as most companies' mission statements ("To be a world-class...high quality... customer service...yada-yada..). everyone wants a "challenging position... future growth... best utilizing my skills... blah-blah-blah..." However, if you tailor your objective to the exact job you're applying for, it gives the employer the notion that you are particularly interested in that specific position with that specific company, and that you're not just spamming all job listings with a boiler plate cover letter and generic resume. Personally, I only reply to candidates whose resume and cover letter is clearly tailored to the specific position I'm hiring for, and not those where it's apparent I am one in a long list of other jobs the applicant is qualified for and applying to. I want to hire people who want to work HERE. Also, be specific about your true career goals in terms of your future with the employer. I'd rather see someone have a goal, and drive, and specific interest or passion related to the field, than be overly concerned if their goals are not exactly in line with my plans for them. So I would say (and I'm making this up since I'm not an IT person): "Objective: To become an important member of the team at XYZ IT Staffing Firm as a recruiter, with a focus on full-time placements in the DBA field." I agree, it does not need to be stated on the resume. But you should know what the objective of the job is: 1. To establish relationships with HR Directors to provide qualified applicants. 2.To build a database of candidates to fill those positions. http://www.TFGStaffing.com |
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