Should You Include an Objective on Your Entertainment Industry Resume?

You’ve probably heard some mixed messages on whether or not to include an objective in your resume. If you’re trying to transition into a new industry or take your career in a different direction, listing an objective is probably pretty harmless. But in all other instances, and especially in Hollywood, we’re firm believers that an objective on the resume is a waste of space.

Hiring managers already know your objective -- if you’re applying for a job at a company, it’s usually safe to assume that your objective is to get a job at that company. And in some cases, listing an objective can make you sound unfocused or misguided. For example, if you write “Objective: To obtain a marketing position” in an application for a development job, the hiring manager is going to think you’re either confused about the position or that you just applied blindly.

​Our advice: Leave the objective off. Sometimes you may feel the need to explain why you’re applying to a job that may not exactly align with your past experience, but that’s what cover letters are for.  ​