Career objectives are not usually included in resumes. However, in some cases it can be beneficial for you to include an objective.  If you're changing fields, like going from marketing to accounting, an objective can help employees see how your marketing specific skill sets could be applicable to accounting.  If you're very young and have limited experience, an objective might help you sell yourself to an employee even if your experience is small.  If you're applying for a specific position, always include an objective. Watch out for certain pitfalls people encounter when writing a career objective. Make sure your objective is free of any of the following common errors:  Being too vague Longer than 3 sentences Focusing on your skill set without explaining how its applicable to the advertised position  You should also avoid cliches. Phrases like "dynamic self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit" are both incredibly vague and overused. Avoid phrasing that sounds too familiar. An employer is likely to toss out a career objective that's laden with cliches. You should never send out the same objective for multiple jobs. Always cater your objective based on the skills a job posting is asking for.

Summary: Know when to include a career objective. Learn common mistakes people make when writing objectives. Write several career objectives.


This does not have to be the final goal of your art career, but should instead be something to keep you artistically engaged while paying the bills. For many painters, this translates to portraiture. Sign up to do 15 minute portraits at a local fair or outdoor event. You might also:  Paint local or iconic scenes and print these on postcards. You could sell these online, or to a local boutique. Bid to paint public art installations, like murals. Sell pieces to a local gallery. While you are going to school or during your apprenticeship, you'll meet other artists, art collectors or buyers, and other people associated with fine art. Make up some simple business cards with your information and exchange these with people who might be able to help you in your goal of becoming a painter. Once you figured out the theme you are passionate about and the medium you prefer working in, devote time and thought to the people who will buy your art. You'll need to do some research, as every situation will be different for each artist, but you might look into:  The people who have bought your art in the past. What features do these people have in common, and how might you use that information to sell your art? Artists similar to yourself. Look at the business model of these people, who they are marketing to, and how they are marketing. . There are also hosted sites you might go through, like Etsy and Patreon, but having your own website can accomplish two purposes for you. First and foremost, you can include your portfolio and post pieces that are for sale as well as a shopping cart feature for those who would like to buy your art outright. Secondly, your business website will give you more of a presence as an artist, making you look more professional to prospective clients. It might be a while before you can afford to open your own gallery to sell your work, but you might be able to snag an exhibition at a gallery that focuses on new and emerging talent. These venues are frequently found in urban and semi-urban environments. Submit your art for review with the gallery manager. Schools can sometimes be a profitable place for you to start, or in some cases offer cheaper spaces for exhibiting the work of beginning artists. Though many artists create work as a labor of love, you should still treat your work as a business. It is, after all, the thing you hope to make a living off of. Don't offer freebies unless for a reason, like for marketing purposes.  Though people might think, "it's easy for her to paint," those people don't realize how much time, effort, and money you've spent developing that skill. Always treat your time and skill as a resource and make it clear you expect appropriate compensation for your efforts.

Summary: Think of a profitable activity. Make, and keep, connections. Brainstorm venues for selling. Start a website Open a gallery. Treat your work like a business.


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