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Career Objective
Career Objective statements are highly specific and leave no
question in the reader's mind of your career goal. Used properly, they
let the reader know that in his or her hands is the resume of someone
who wants the type of position for which the company is hiring. The
reader may then be inclined to spend a few extra seconds on that
resume. If your past experience is completely unrelated to the type of
work you plan to do in an internship or upon completion of your MBA,
it is a good idea to include a Career Objective that clearly indicates
this new direction. When sending your resume to employers yourself in
a direct mail campaign, include a career objective so the recipient
can immediately determine why you have sent them your resume (remember
to also include a cover letter when mailing your resume). Always
include your concentration(s) on your resume as an indication of your
career direction.
This…
An internship in marketing or finance
A marketing internship with an emphasis on brand or product
management Not This…
To gain experience utilizing the skills I have learned in business
school for a company I respect
Seeking summer internship utilizing my strong leadership and
interpersonal skills in a creative and motivated environment
Honors and Awards
Honors and awards are important items and should be included
somewhere on your resume. In certain cases, it may be beneficial to
group them together in their own section for maximum impact. If you
have limited work experience, for example, an Honors and Awards
section can strengthen your candidacy. Think strategically about their
placement. If you know that employers will question your work
experience, place this information so that it may be easily read in
the short period of time that will be allocated to your document.
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