Professional Objective
Why is it important to find a job that makes you happy?
So you don't hate going to work everyday
What was Darryl's issue with the target market? (the guy with the flyers
He was not advertising to the right people
What does a core message give your interviewer?
An overview of who you are
How long is a personal objective?
1 sentence or less
What does Dr. Jay call me?
TA
What is the purpose of a professional objective?
Give an example of a target market for someone in your group
*Dr. Jay will judge if it counts because TA does not want that kind of pressure*
How long should a core message take to say?
1 minute or less
What is something you can name in your personal objective?
Your profession
What did Dr. Jay use as a metaphor for research?
Goats and corn
What are the advantages of having a personal objective? (Name 2)
Names your profession
Focuses your search
Makes you a stronger candidate
Helps you find a job to be happy
Gives a better resume
What does a target market turn into?
A list of employers that you can work for
What is one of the main points of your core message?
Your qualifications
Name 2 extra resources for helping define your professional objective
Career planning books
Discussions with knowledgeable people
Informal questionnaires
Career counselling
How does Dr. Jay take his coffee?
What does the professional objective do for your resume?
It acts as the thesis and provides a direction for your resume
What are 3 criteria that determine your target market?
Geographic location
Type of organization you want to join
Size of the organization you want to join
What does your core message do for you in terms of communication?
It gives a clear, constant message to decision-makers
Name 2 criteria for building a case for your personal objective
Experience
Evidence of relative skills
Education and credentials
What did Dr. Jay call us in his last announcement?
Smudge Rats
What three things drive how you write your professional objective?
Interests
Skills
Values
Which organizations do you want to work for?
Who hires the people who do what you want to?
What does your core message lay the groundwork for?
Interview success
What 3 personal objectives dictate your professional objectives?
Personality
Life plan and long term goals
Your mission
How many semesters was I Dr. Jay's TA?
2, but once a TA, always a TA