Sometimes, an objective statement is not necessary, since it takes up prime real estate right on your resume, where you could be selling yourself instead. In some cases, it could be repetitive.

Ideally, use exact words from the job description in your resume objective statement. This means—I’m so sorry to say—that you need to write a new one for every position you’re applying to.

Recent college graduates should focus a resume on showcasing your potential and the value you can bring to a team.

Dear Cheryl: Your resume is very outdated with an old-school approach utilizing an objective statement, a few brief bullet points per position, and absolutely zero focus on how you are "different ...

Recruiters often see the same action words on a resume - led, responsible for, managed. And quite frankly, they have lost their meaning when it comes to properly communicating your accomplishments. So ...