Objective statements

How do I write a resume objective step by step?

Write one or two sentences that name the role you want, give your most relevant qualification or experience, and say what you will contribute.

Steps:

  • Start with who you are now: "Final-year nursing student", "Recent IT graduate", "Experienced teacher moving into training".
  • Name the target role, using the job advert's title: "seeking a junior data analyst position".
  • Add your strongest relevant evidence: an internship, a project, a course or a transferable skill.
  • Finish with what you will bring: "to support the finance team with accurate reporting".
  • Cut filler words like "dynamic", "challenging" and "reputable".

Example: "Recent marketing graduate seeking a digital marketing assistant role. Ran Instagram and email campaigns for a student society and completed the Google Digital Marketing certificate. Ready to support campaign reporting and content scheduling."

Read it aloud. If it would fit any applicant for any job, make it more specific to you and to this role.

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Templates to try

Free to edit and preview. Single-column layouts are the safest choice for applicant tracking systems.

ATS Professional

Single column

Use this template: ATS Professional

ATS Classic

Single column

Use this template: ATS Classic

ATS Modern

Single column

Use this template: ATS Modern

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