The CV is very important if you are looking for a job. CV/Resume captures and communicates your key skill areas, experience, key achievements, strengths and most importantly, why you are a suitable candidate for the role.
A good CV showcases your strategic approach and business acumen. It provides proof of your leadership capabilities and your passion for excellence. A good CV is so important to present your profile that it can increase your chances of selection by 50%.
What is a career objective statement?
According to Interview Guys, a resume objective is “a short, targeted statement that clearly highlights your career direction while positioning you as someone who fits exactly what the employer is looking for.”
It is worth noting that there is a difference between a resume summary and a statement of objective. A resume summary primarily highlights past jobs and experience. A Career Objective statement is very focused on the future and with past experiences, exemplifies or predicts your future performance.
You should include the appropriate piece based on what you want to achieve and who you hope will see your resume. A cover letter does more or less the same thing as a resume summary, but it can only be written in detail.
Why should you learn how to write an objective resume?
A career objective statement looks like a small part of a resume, but it sets a positive tone for the entire resume.
It's the first thing someone sees and can create an impression about you.
There are some mixed opinions as to whether a Career Objective statement is important or necessary for a resume. The answer is what your goal is to achieve.
If you are applying for multiple positions at a company, skip this from your resume. If you are submitting a resume in terms of general job interest, again, ignore it.
If you are applying for a non-academic job, these are the following lines you can use as your career objective:
1- Being part of an organization where I can fully use my skills and make a significant contribution to the success of the employer and at the same time to my individual growth.
2- Have a challenging and growth-oriented career, where I can contribute my knowledge and skills to the organization and improve my experience through continuous learning and teamwork.
3- Seek the role of Fresher Mechanical Engineer, where you would have the opportunity to use theoretical skills, a sense of responsibility and efficiency to help the organization grow
4- Get a job as a Mechanical Engineer in a challenging work environment and utilize my problem-solving skills
5- Qualified Mechanical Engineering Graduate seeking a job in a leading organization where my skills in applying theoretical knowledge in practical fields and analytical thinking would help the organization
6- Looking for a Mechanical Engineer position where I can utilize my skills in analytical modeling, system-level design, simulations and problem solving
7- Seek a CAD developer position in the Machine Design department of XYZ Corporation and use my proficiency in Auto CAD, ANSYS and Adobe Suite to the benefit of the company.