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Objective Statement

When to have an objective:

If you are writing a cover letter for a job application, you often do not need to have an objective because

sufficient detail beyond the objective is clearly stated in your cover letter.

If you will be distributing your résumé at a career fair or networking event, then it is wise to include an

objective because, if not included, the employer will have to guess what you want.

What is an objective?

What is the Georgia State Panthers’ objective in a football game? To score points or to win the game.

This objective is simple, easy to understand, and focused. Your objective should be this way too! When

you write run-on sentences and verbose prose, it does not impress and rather leaves the reader a bit

confused.

The following are examples of POORLY written objectives:

Seeking a challenging position where I can use my skills and degree in a growing company that has

opportunity for advancement

To obtain a responsible (as opposed to irresponsible?) and challenging (what, you don't like dull work?)

position where my education and work experience will have valuable application (like finding a cure for

cancer?)

Below are examples of effective objective statements:

To obtain a full-time position in the hospitality industry involving event planning, international customer

service and business operations

To obtain a part-time position involving customer service and administrative duties

Tips on writing effective objective statements:

You do not need to state the specific job and company you are applying to; however, you do want to at

least describe the type of position (full-time, part-time, internship) and the general tasks you would like

to perform.

Remember to keep the objective statement concise (no longer than two lines).

If you would like further assistance, please consult a University Career Services staff member in room

260 University Center Monday – Friday between 9:00am – 3:00pm.

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