Resume Objective

[fun8stuff]

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Hey,

I am applying for a summer job at a local hospital. I am not sure what is available- I am pretty much open to anything. I will be starting medical school in August and have a degree in biotechnology.

With that said, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to help me out with how I should word my objective on my resume?

 

[kwc1979]

I was always told not to put an objective. You might limit yourself. Use the interview to talk about what you hope to get out of a job.

 

[PineappleGirl]

I've heard it's a good idea to include "with opportunities for growth and advancement" in your objective. For example, "attain a research position with opportunities for growth and advancement". But make it broad and kind of general or tailor it to each job you apply to, because yeah, it can be limiting.

 

[Larsitron]

I was always told not to put an objective. You might limit yourself. Use the interview to talk about what you hope to get out of a job.

Interesting. I was always told the opposite, but I see the logic in kwc1979's post. Perhaps a compromise. Something like, "Seeking summer employment with a view to gain experience before matriculation to medical school".

 

[elicash]

put the objective in your cover letter --- why you want the job.

objectives are out of date

 

[tiny dancer]

So did you guys not put objectives on your resume (or I guess it's CV now) when you submitted your info to AAMC? I'm putting my app in this summer, and my premed advisor told us that we need a health career objective on the resume. So I put one but it seems so stupid and obvious.

Also, he also said to put our SAT scores on the resume... did any of you do that?

Thanks!

 

[dragon529]

😕 Why you bumped up a thread from 2005!?

 

[deleted357625]

I've heard it's a good idea to include "with opportunities for growth and advancement" in your objective. For example, "attain a research position with opportunities for growth and advancement". But make it broad and kind of general or tailor it to each job you apply to, because yeah, it can be limiting.

I like this 👍

 

[Xiao]

it depends on the job for which you are applying. generally, objectives are outdated.

i strongly believe that if you scored well on the SATs (i.e. 2200+), it is advantageous to put it on your resume for a job straight out of school -- just 1 line next to your GPA is fine. for fields such as consulting and investment banking, SATs are almost always required.

 

[Xiao]

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