From the course: Skilled Trades: Resumes and Portfolios

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Objective

Objective

From the course: Skilled Trades: Resumes and Portfolios

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Objective

- [Instructor] Your objectives should be focused and clear. Avoid using generic objectives. Mention specifically the position for which you are applying. Definitely avoid reusing an objective that was written for another job posting. Here is an example of an objective. It is focused and demonstrates a desire to grow in the industry. It points out some of the mechanical and math skills that they already possess that apply to the position for which they are applying. It also clearly demonstrates their knowledge of the necessary pathway from apprentice to journey worker. It concludes with an indication that they intend to continue on in a lifelong career within that industry.

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