Opinions on the Use of a Career Objective Are Mixed

question 100

Multiple Choice

Opinions on the use of a career objective are mixed. Which of the following is the best reason for candidates to add a career objective to their résumés?

• A)An objective shows flexibility and indicates that a candidate is adaptable and willing to change to suit the employer's needs.
• B)The primary goal of an objective is to make the recruiter's life easier by quickly classifying the résumé, which means the applicant is more likely to be hired.
• C)An objective can rapidly disqualify a candidate if the stated objective does not match a company's job description.
• D)An objective can tell the prospective employer that this candidate is sure about what he or she wants to do.

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