Career objectives
Objective statement

This section is more frequently found in American CVs, but people also use it in Europe.

"Employers want to know what you can do for them, and not what you want from them." It acts as a heading, a guiding statement that helps employers to direct the resume to the appropriate person. It should be a short description of the type of position you are seeking.

It is one of the most important parts of your resume. It serves as a focal point from which to analyse your resume.

There is a formula that works well: you name the position you want and then list 2 to 3 of your top skills that match the employer's needs.

Long example:

On completing my studies, I would like to work in a European company on research and development projects connected to the use of computers in pattern recognition and synthesis or to automatic translation and other linguistic problems.

If you have not representative skills connected to the position, you can insist on which work you want to find.

Another long example:

Seek a Sales Representative position utilizing my Sales Representative, Customer Service and Management experience.

Short example:

If you look for a full time position:

An entry level position in sales.

or:

An organic or analytical chemistry position.

If you look for an internships:

To develop my skills in the field of psychology through an internship.

or:

An internship or part-time job in which I can develop my accounting skills.