How To State Your Career Objectives On Your CV Or Job Applications
Written by rifqi on August 19th, 2009 in Careers.
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A career objective, often titled as ‘objectives’ on your resume, is a statement of your career goals.It sounds simple – you want to get a good job, utilize your experience and education, and get paid well.However, you will probably find that trying to convey your experience, skills and professional aspirations in a paragraph or too is a little more difficult than you initially think.
The most common mistake people make is not listing an objective because they operate under the assumption that the objective is not necessary to include in a CV because it states the obvious – your objective is to get the job you are applying for.All employers want to know what drives you, what aspirations you have for your career in the future. Knowing this helps them determine whether you are a good match for the position they have available and whether you will fit in with the company.
Another mistake people make when stating their career objectives is to give a vague impression of their skills and goals.An example would be ‘To work in a position which will help expand my experience and skills.Statements such as this are very vague and impersonal.It is such a generalised statement that it could really be applied to anyone else applying for the same job. You’ll find that this is more of a hindrance than a help while you look for a job, because your prospective employer will think you don’t have a clear goal.
Here are some helpful tips on creating a winning career objective that will get your resume noticed and get your foot in the door:
– You must be confident in and committed to your career goal, that is the only way your prospective employer will know how much you want the job and how determined you are to get it.
– Commitment is great but you should also indicate what actions or directions you need to take in order to reach those goals.
– Don’t be afraid to state what you want to get out of a job, such as the experience of working in a particular professional area.
– Keep in mind that words you use to describe an objective may mean something completely different to an employer. Using the term ‘challenging environment’ may come across as offensive to an employer whilst you perhaps only mean to convey that you can work under pressure.
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