How to Write an Objective

1. How to Write
An
Objective?

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How to Write An Objective?
What Is An Objective And What Exactly Is The Art Of
Writing An Objective?
An objective in literary terms can be
understood as a goal, ambition, or
designated outcome. By writing down an
objective we mean to put down on paper
the desired mark or marks towards which
one is heading.
Objective, like writing goals, can be
either personal or professional. They can
be personal wishes or professional targets.
In any case, writing or penning down an
objective is of secondary importance. It is
the dedication, hard work and commitment
which will make you capable off
achieving your objective/objectives. Read
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Types of Objectives
Objectives are of various types and can be broadly classified as the following:
 Performance objectives
 Marketing objectives
 Educational objectives
 Measureable objectives
 Instructional objectives

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What Kind Of Language Should You Use While Writing
Objectives?
When writing objectives you should be really careful about the language that you shall be using.
Following are some tips that the writer should definitely follow when using language in jotting
down the objectives:
Employ Verbs Properly
Use strong active verbs that clearly communicate that what you are trying to say and also help in
convincing the reader that you really mean what you are saying.
Keep It To The Point
The statement should be straight forward and should not be too long that the reader gets confused
that what you really want to say.
Be Realistic
The statement should contain a goal that is achievable and realistic, the objective
should not be written in an idealistic flowery language at all.
Begin With ‘To’
Technical writers suggest a common rule for writing objectives especially when writing your
resume; you should begin your objective statement with the word ‘to’.
Tips for Writing Resume Objectives
In your resume the objectives highlight that what is your career aim in life and what kind of a job
you desire.
 Match Your Objectives With Company’s Objectives
When you are writing your resume make sure that when you point down the objectives, they
should be similar in nature with the objectives of the company you are applying for.
 Keep Your Career Objectives Generalistic

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If you are not applying for a particular company or are unaware of the objectives of the company
you want to go for, then the best option is to keep your objectives quite general and not specific.
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How to Write Project Objectives?
 Be SMART
Technical writers use the term SMART to refer to being Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-bound while writing the objectives of one’s project.
 Set Out Your Expectations
You should write out that with what idea in mind did you take up the project and how will this
project successfully come up to the expectations that you have set forward.
 Project Objectives Should Be Verifiable
In case of a project, you cannot run away from your objectives which you have set initially.
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 How To Write Learning Objectives?
Every learning course comes with a set of objectives which it wishes to fulfill by the end of it. It
is important to keep these objectives in forefront before beginning any such educational venture.
SKA is the rule
For writing learning objectives, technical
writers have derived a term SKA which is
the rule that should be kept in mind when
one is jotting them down. Read More
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