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Instead of an objective, utilize that space in your modern resume to provide a high-level overview of your career thus far.
This allows you to pinpoint those qualifications and skills that make you different than other candidates, along with discussing a bit of your employment history.
Are there tasks specific to what you want to do moving forward?
Is there some impressive company initiative you were a part of ?
Take the time to review position descriptions to showcase your achievements rather than your job duties.