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Resume Objectives for Career Changes
When you decide to make a career change after years in one field, a resume objective may help to indicate to a future employer how you believe your specific experience may translate to a different type of position. When writing an objective in a situation like this, make note of your skills, then indicate that you'd like to use those skills to help you succeed in the new position.
Example #1
Objective: Experienced accountant seeking to move into marketing position, where I can use my experience in operations and budgeting to contribute to the company's success.
Example #2
Objective: To obtain a position as a store manager at {company name}, which will allow me to use my experiences in human resources to implement effective customer service standards and help to increase overall sales volume.
Example #3
Objective: Former stay-at-home mom of eighteen years seeking a position as an entry-level advertising representative, where my skills in time management, budgeting, and organization will lead to effective and far-reaching campaigns created by {company name}.
