How to write a resume- Writing a Career Objective Statment

Over the past couple of weeks I have discussed tips and different ways of writing resumes. As I have explored the different types of resumes I have discovered that it can be advantageous to include a career objective in the resume.

A career objective, functional or professional can help you determine what it is you want. It will also help the resume reader to help see if their jobs match your needs. Your career objective will also help you put the exact information you need in your resume. As you are developing your career objective you will be thinking about:
1. Your strengths- skills and abilities
2. Functions you have performed in jobs or activities
3. Type of positions you are looking for
4. Size or possible location of companies applying to

After you have decided what you are going to put in your career objective statement it is time to write it. When you write do not use sentences use verb phrases. And do not make them I-centered. You want to help your statements focus on the employer and not on you. It should be focused on the position and perhaps the area you would like to work. If you are doing a functional resume you will want to focus on the functions you would like to perform. If you are using a skills resume you will want to focus on the skills you can bring to the position. If you are seeking a part-time, summer, or internship position, please put that in your objective.

Functional Format Objective example:
A position in managerial production with an emphasis in quality food control and personnel management.

Skills Format Objective example:
A position with a college food service program, which requires skills in quality food control, personnel management and inventory control.

I hope writing your Career Objective statement has been fun to write. Good luck working on your resume. Next time I will be discussing the Functional Resume.

How to write a resume- What we have discussed so far?

I have been doing a series about how to write a resume. Here are links to what I have discussed so far.

How to write a resume- getting started.

How to write a resume- writing tips and objectives.

How to write a resume- choosing your resume style.

How to write a resume- chronological resume.

How to write a resume- skills resume.

I have been writing these resumes along with you. It sure takes a lot of time to choose what to say and then assmble the resume. Don't get discouraged. We can work on it together.

How to write a resume- Skills Resume

Skills resumes highlight your work history skills, not places of employment. This type of resume works well for those re-entering the workforce, new to the workforce or no recent work history. Make sure you include an objective statement and you may want to include a career summary. Here is a sample skills resume. There are many sites on the internet if you want to see more examples.

Katya Van

123 Any Street

South Pea, State 109834

(3098) 453- 12334

Katya Van@ internet.com

Professional Objective

A career in human resource management involving training, coordinating, and communicating.

Education

Super College, South Pea, ST
English, Bachelor of Arts Degree- 1998
Computer Skills
Experience in operating IBM-PC’s and programs in Win 1998, Win XP, Word 2000, Excel 2000, and Microsoft Publisher, Internet and E-mail; Knowledgeable in PowerPoint 2000 and Access 2000.

Skills

Training
-Taught and educated 4-H and FFA member plant identification, soil types and range conditions. -Trained student workers to properly do their jobs in a cafeteria.

Coordinating
-Supervised 20 student workers during evening meals
-Coordinated monthly food boxes for O.K. Food Pantry

Communicating
-Improved the quality of work for student workers with pay raises and other benefits
-Designed a monthly newsletter for local food banks
-Started designing a website and brochure for O.K. Food Pantry
-Helped complete monthly shelf audits
-Inputted monthly inventory and payroll

Volunteer/Organizations
-Armstrong/Douglas Board of Directors 1995-98
-Coe FRIENDS 1994-98
-BSEO 1995-98
Vice-President 1996-97
-Volunteer Bureau 1994-96
Vice-President 1995-96

Employment
Youth Counselor, Fancy Running Camp, Three Winds, KL (Summer 1995)
Public Relations, O.K. Food Pantry, South Pea, ST
Dining Assistant Manager, Campus Services (Super College), South Pea, ST (1995-2002)
Customer Service Specialist, Boo’s Farm Store, South Pea, ST. (2002-Present)

References
Available Upon Request