Putting an objective section on resume

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by AccountingDude

I think summaries are for people who have worked in the field they are seeking employment in while objective section is usually entry level type jobs for people with less than 1 year work experience.

Not necessarily, a person who is 22 can still have a summary which can be four lines of the skills he/she developed from past jobs and volunteer experience.

[brightdoglover]

Most objectives seem to be written in the most egregious "resumespeak," and my eyes glaze over immediately. (I proof some people's resumes as a favor).