Writing an objective for a resume

A clear and defined objective can help you show off your skills and experience that you can contribute to the job you are seaking. All objectives should contain key elements that allow the people hiring you to figure out what your career goals may be. When drafting your own objective, be sure that it contains what skills you are bringing to the open position and how your experience can benefit the employer who is hiring. The bottom line: what are you going to bring to the business or company?




Examples:

Reliable and mature high school senior seeking a part-time retail sales position with a youth-oriented clothing environment to gain experience and insight into the fashion industry for a future career in fashion and design.

To obtain knowledge of the day-to-day work of a business through a part time job, summer internship and/or job shadowing experience.

To obtain knowledge of the day-to-day workings of a communications, public relations, or publishing firm through a part-time job or summer internship.