Sample Objectives
Sample Objectives
Objective or no objective? There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Those who argue against objectives believe that they are limiting or often vaguely constructed. Those who support objectives believe that they can quickly inform a potential employer of your strengths and interests. If you do use an objective (recommended by the Career Development Center), focus on your skills or areas of interests. As a freshman, it is permissible to say: Summer internship to explore career paths in computer science. This objective for a junior or senior would be inappropriate. Consider: Co-op position in Mechanical Engineering to utilize design, leadership and communication skills or Fulltime position in the Electronic, Media Arts & Communications field involving web or graphic design. If you list several areas of related interest, you provide some focus while not being too specific. Remember that, whenever possible, always target the objective to the specific job for which you are applying.