   resume objective
  Objective – A technological [internship] position seeking further learning in the software, web, and hardware development areas.That's my current objective i have written down.  But it sounds a little wishy washy.  I'm trying to make the point that I am looking for a intern job in a technological company but I am intereseted in all aspects of tehnology such as software and web development, hardwaer, security, etc.  Could u guys help me out?   
  Are Objective statements still "in" on resumes?If so, tailor it to each specific place you are applying. If this is for a career fair or such then get as specific as you can for the type of fair. If you're trying to apply for any intern position (which is what this sounds like) then just leave it off.   ;  I've never put an "Objective" statement on my resume. It's silly, a couple of lines of feel-good buzzwords to be ignored by whoever's looking at the resume. Leave it off.   ;  I disagree that an objective statement is a collection of "feel-good buzzwords". Certainly, it can be that, but that's not what it should be. It should accurately convey the sort of position you're after, as well as anything else you'd like the employer to know about your requirements for employment. It should never be longer than a single sentence; even two is really stretching it.Objective statements work best when you want to convey specific conditions of employment or when you want to narrow the focus of the companies you'd like to work for. For instance, "Objective: To leverage my project-management skills and marketing talents for a start-up company in the Fresno area" suggests that you wouldn't be interested in working for a larger company, and that you want to stay near Fresno.Don't be presumptuous with your objective statements. They work well if you're a clearly qualified candidate who can afford to turn down a few suboptimal offers. But if you're just looking for an entry-level position or you're getting your feet wet, then really what you want is any position, and you probably can't afford to narrow the field. Go without the objective in such cases.   ;  I've always felt that objective statements were rather redundant. It seems to me the act of giving someone your resume implies that you intend to seek employment with that person's company.   ;  Isn't the cover letter the replacement for the couple line long objective statement? When searching various (friends, family, school) areas and looking at their samples, none of them were using an objective because it was stated in their page long cover letter.   ;Quote:Original post by nprzIsn't the cover letter the replacement for the couple line long objective statement? When searching various (friends, family, school) areas and looking at their samples, none of them were using an objective because it was stated in their page long cover letter.Yes; if you include a cover letter you probably shouldn't also include an objective statement.   ;  I find that an objective statement never really says anything. If you want to say something, use a cover page.   ;  Cover page?  Explain.   ;Quote:Original post by Charles HwangCover page?  Explain.He means a cover letter -- e.g., this one.   