Do I need an objective on my resume? Yes. An objective is your five-second sales pitch. Use it to hook the employer to read further. Be creative, not cute. An employer is looking for professional people to hire, those that can fit a niche that has come open in the company. If your objective fits that niche, you're on your way to an interview. How do I figure out what my objective is? Before you start job-hunting, you should decide just what it is that you have to sell to your prospective employer. Start by preparing a qualifications summary, that is, describe your qualifications that make you right for the job you want to get. Basically, you're doing a self-appraisal. Everyone brings something unique to a position. You will realize this uniqueness only after you appraise yourself critically.      Questions, comments and corrections: Webmaster