Application Objective

Hey guys,

What do you guys think about the "objective" section on cover letters and applications? I am currently a junior at a non target school and have spent the last four months interning at a prop shop in Chicago. Over the past couple weeks I have started submitting resumes and applying to internships in all sectors of finance for the summer. I know I want to work finance but I'm not exactly positive which sector. My question is, should I be honest when I fill out applications and say something along the lines of "I have long since had a passion for financial markets, and want to gain experience in other realms of finance before i graduate." or do I need to say "I've wanted to work in (IB, PE, trading, consulting) since I was 10"? Any thoughts?

-Sam

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