Objective. Objective Statement 1-3 sentence summary of your area of expertise and career interest. Write as complete sentences or as descriptive phrases.

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Objective

Objective Statement 1-3 sentence summary of your area of expertise and career interest. Write as complete sentences or as descriptive phrases with minimal punctuation. Relate your existing skills directly to the job you are seeking. Demonstrate what you can do for the company rather than what they can do for you.

Why Write One? Emphasize key qualifications, skills and/or goals Help your readers find what they need to know quickly Make a good first impression

Q: Is this a good objective statement? An internship allowing me to utilize my knowledge and expertise in different areas.

Q: Is this a good objective statement? An internship allowing me to utilize my knowledge and expertise in different areas Well-written but raises too many questions For example: What kind of internship? What knowledge? What kinds of expertise? Which areas?

Objective Statement Avoid overgeneralized statements: A position allowing me to utilize my knowledge and expertise in different areas. Avoid statements that focus only on what a company can do for you: A position where I gain experience in working on mathematical problems. Make the statement as specific as possible: A position which allows me to apply my background in engineering and high performance computing to mathematical problems.

A good objective statement answers these questions. What position are you applying for? What are your main qualifications? What are your career goals?

The importance of tailoring Sometimes one size does NOT fit all Each person and employer is unique in certain ways Aim for a custom fit when possible.

For Practice, fill in the parts in brackets To utilize my [qualifications, strengths, or skills] as a [position title] A position as a [position title] for [company name] allowing me to develop my [qualifications, strengths, or skills] An opportunity to [professional goal] in a [type of organization, work environment, or field]

Best Objective The best objective is one that… Emphasizes your qualifications and/or goals Appeals to employer expectations