Career objectives help the employer identify your area of interest and expertise, and match them with the job she's trying to fill. If you write a generic objective or you fail to write the objective for the job you're applying for, you may find yourself without the job. Carefully read the job description that you're applying for to make sure you're clearly communicating the information the employer wants to hear.
Write for Specific Position
It may seem easier to write an objective that could apply to several positions, but if you're writing an objective for a management position, but your objective says "Seeking a job in management or public relations," you may put yourself out of the running. These two types of positions seem too divergent from one another and the employer may question whether you really know what you want. If you're applying for several different jobs, Buffalo State University's Career Development Center suggests writing a different objective for each position.
Write for Organization
If you know you're looking for a small office setting or you want to work for a non-profit organization, state that in your objectives. This type of detail will show the employer that you know what kind of organization it is, and you want to work in that style of setting. Stating something like, "Looking for an accounting position that will use my five years of certified public accounting experience in a small city government environment." If you're applying for a job at a small city, the hiring manager immediately knows the position and the environment you're seeking as well as the experience you can offer.
Know Goals
Many organizations hold resumes for future positions. If you don't get hired for one, you may receive a call down the line asking if you're interested in other opportunities. If you know your goal is to work for a specific company, you may not want your objective to reflect a very specific position. This could eliminate you from future calls. For instance, if you apply for a sports management position and your objective states "Seeking a position as a sports manager at a large community recreation center," employers may not put you into the running for management positions outside of the sports field. If you know you want to work for that specific recreation center, you could instead write, "Looking for a management position at the XYZ Recreation Center in the sports, aquatics or recreation fields using my applicable certifications and experience." You've clearly stated your desire to work for the organization in a variety of management settings.
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