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Succeed in Your CareerMeet one-on-one with your Career Coach to:• discuss internship and career search strategies
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Interview at Career Services with employers forinternships and career employment. Attend employerinformation sessions to learn about opportunities,receive tips for application success, and to meetrecruiters.
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Success Statements
RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCEPlanning & Organizational
• Meet deadlines and manage time effectively as a Division I student athlete in tennis • Assess needs for staffing and create weekly work schedules for 12 employees • Successfully manage multiple demands at work and school while maintaining a 3.5 GPA
Leadership & Teamwork • Led and collaborated with executive council of Social Work Club to develop programs for 37 members • Oversaw annual inventory for 100,000 square foot production facility as a night manager • Worked effectively with other students to achieve a 50% increase in recycling in campus housing
Communication • Organize and present ideas effectively using technology and writing skills for presentations to large and
small groups • Write and speak French fluently • Wrote articles and columns for a bi-monthly arts and entertainment publication
Computer & Technical • Used iMovie to create a 90-second social marketing campaign on childhood vaccines • Procured, installed, and maintained hardware and software for 60 users
Engineering • Applied knowledge of thermodynamics and reactor design to complete simulation from preliminary coding • Developed 2D rocket trajectory simulator using MATLAB
Customer Service & Sales • Contacted vendors to rent booths and sent promotional materials to potential buyers • Sold home security systems door-to-door earning over $25,000 in three months
Science • Developed laboratory microcomputer systems for instrument automation and custom test equipment • Conducted more than 500 manual and computerized assays of steroids and fibrogens in a hospital lab
Interpersonal:
• ___________________________________________________________________________
• ___________________________________________________________________________ Technical:
• ___________________________________________________________________________
• ___________________________________________________________________________
Action Verb + Skill, Responsibility, Task + Benefit/Result = Success Statement
Scope & Scale- Use numbers to illustrate your success
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Resumes Action Words
The following verbs will help you best describe your experience in an “action-oriented” fashion. Use these words in conjunction with nouns; the nouns are what will be picked up by the scanner. NOTE: The items in bold could be subheadings on a Skills Resume.
Leadership & Teamwork Advocated Formed Mentored Recruited Approved Founded Moderated Represented Authorized Governed Monitored Responded Counseled Guided Motivated Reviewed Determined Headed Negotiated Spearheaded Developed Hired Operated Sponsored Diagnosed Influenced Originated Staged Directed Initiated Oversaw Started Disseminated Inspired Pioneered Streamlined Elected Installed Presided Strengthened Enforced Instituted Prioritized Supervised Enlisted Instructed Processed Taught Ensured Integrated Produced Trained Examined Led Promoted Explained Managed Recommended Planning & Organizational Arranged Ensured Maintained Reorganized Assembled Examined Monitored Reviewed Catalogued Executed Operated Routed Collected Explained Organized Scheduled Coordinated Formalized Planned Streamlined Disseminated Initiated Processed Updated Distributed Installed Recorded
Communication Advised Corresponded Interpreted Recruited Answered Demonstrated Interviewed Reported Apprised Drafted Introduced Responded Assessed Edited Lectured Scheduled Authored Educated Planned Screened Briefed Explained Presented Spoke Clarified Facilitated Projected Summarized Composed Familiarized Proofread Taught Conducted Handled Publicized Trained Constructed Informed Published Translated Contacted Instructed Reconciled Wrote Technical & Analytical Administered Developed Generated Maintained Analyzed Devised Identified Operated Assessed Discovered Improved Programmed Audited Documented Increased Reduced Charted Drafted Inspected Researched Classified Edited Installed Restored Compiled Evaluated Instituted Searched Computed Examined Integrated Streamlined Conducted Expanded Interfaced Surveyed Consulted Forecast Interpreted Systematized Designed Formed Interviewed Tested Detected Gathered Launched Wrote
Creative & Innovative Arranged Developed Initiated Presented Authored Devised Invented Produced Composed Directed Launched Revitalized Conceived Edited Modernized Restored Conceptualized Established Originated Shaped Created Fashioned Performed Stimulated Designed Formulated Planned Counseling & Helping Aided Contributed Helped Supported Assisted Counseled Instilled Treated Attended Facilitated Mentored Tutored Collaborated Fostered Provided Comforted Guided Settled
Marketing & Sales Arbitrated Educated Increased Proposed Attained Ensured Influenced Publicized Augmented Established Integrated Published Boosted Exceeded Launched Purchased Broadened Excelled Led Researched Calculated Expanded Maintained Resolved Centralized Expedited Marketed Revamped Consulted Familiarized Mediated Revitalized Convinced Gained Negotiated Secured Decreased Generated Performed Sold Developed Identified Persuaded Solicited Dissuaded Implemented Produced Strengthened Documented Improved Promoted Supplemented
Tips for Letters • Use clear and concise writing.
Skills/Qualities Employers Want (Based on a 5-point scale; 5 = extremely important)
• Verbally communicate with persons
inside/outside the organization 4.63 • Work in a team situation 4.62 • Make decisions and solve problems 4.49 • Plan, organize, and prioritize work 4.41 • Obtain and process information 4.34 • Analyze quantitative data 4.21 • Technical knowledge related to the job 3.99 • Proficiency with computer software
programs 3.86 • Create and/or edit written reports 3.60 • Sell or influence others 3.55
Source: Job Outlook 2016, National Association of
Colleges & Employers
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Letters Elements of a Successful Cover Letter
Elements of a Successful Cover Letter
Format
• Use consistent format • Clear, concise writing • Correct grammar and
spelling • Omit address if sending
as an email
1st Paragraph
Why them?
• Identify the position you
are applying for • If possible, name any
referral or contact • Link your education and
work experience to the job • State why you are
interested and a good fit for this organization
2nd Paragraph Why you?
• Identify your 2-3 strongest
qualifications as they relate to the job
• Build on applicable work, education, or service accomplishments
• Include results-oriented success statements – using specific examples
• Can be paragraph or bullet point format
3rd Paragraph
Thank you
• Thank the employer • Request an interview • Discuss how and when
you will follow-up
AMBER CRANE
435.555.xxxx [email protected] February 27, 2016 INTERPRETIVE PARK RANGER INTERN My love for wildlife and our national parks coupled with experience in Grand Teton National Park, has me very excited about sharing knowledge about this park to visitors with the National Park Service. Last summer I worked as an interpreter and first mate on Colter Bay Scenic Cruises. I enjoyed sharing information about landscapes, wildlife, and history in a fun and educational way with up to 40 guests on Jackson Lake. As a junior in Wildlife Science, I am prepared and excited to again work with guests in my favorite national park. I am prepared to present short guided talks at visitor centers or on the trails I have hiked so often. The exposure to other divisions will allow me to apply my field and communication skills while learning to help manage this “National Treasure.” Additionally, my love for the outdoors and commitment to preserving parks and wildlife is enhanced when I have the opportunity to share my passions with people of all ages from across the world. After completing my degree in Wildlife Science, I hope to launch my career with the National Park Service; this chance to work with your team is an unmatched opportunity for me. I am ready to provide the park with an informed, enthusiastic, and hard-working interpretive intern. Sincerely, Amber Crane
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References
Important Tips for a Reference Sheet
• Always ask your references if they are prepared to give you a good recommendation. Provide your references with a resume, job description, and type(s) of job you are applying for so they can speak about your qualifications effectively.
• Provide three to five references. • Use at least one (more is better)
employment-related reference. Good sources include previous supervisors, co-workers, faculty, advisors, or community/service leaders.
• Keep personal references to a minimum. • Use the same color and quality of paper for
the reference sheet as you do for your resume.
• Only submit your references when requested. Otherwise, take your reference sheet with you to the interview.
• Thank your references and anyone else instrumental in your job search when you accept a job offer.
• As your career builds, keep your reference list up-to-date.
Sample Reference Sheet
YOUR NAME (repeat the header from your resume)
REFERENCES
Mr. George Hildall Ms. Gale Strong Manager of Production Training Supervisor ACME Company XYZ Company 1234 Address Avenue 9444 Southwest Street City, UT 87888 City, UT 87888 801-752-9999 435-752-9898 [email protected] [email protected] Former Supervisor Former Supervisor Dr. Carla Porter Mr. Cal Vale Finance Professor Vice President Business Administration Department Big Firm Utah State University 987 Avenue Way Logan, UT 84322-9999 City, UT 88888 435-797-0008 801-987-9999 [email protected] [email protected] Current Professor Community Leader
Are Your Attachments Getting Read? Save and send your cover letter and resume as one document – this
ensures your cover letter and resume are read as one effective marketing tool.
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AGGIE Handshake Student Guide
AGGIE Handshake is your exclusive online resource to: • View jobs & events based on your interests • Apply for student employment, work-study,
internship, and career positions • Network with employers, alumni • Schedule interviews with regional/global
employers
Access AGGIE Handshake:
• Go to: usu.joinhandshake.com • Select the Students/Alumni login option • You will login with your USU SSO Login
The following headings reflect options on the toolbar <these>
1. Completing Your Profile
a. In the <My Profile> tab you will be able to fill in important information such as, your name, grade, work experience, extracurricular activities, courses taken, projects, skills, personal information, and write a short biography for employers to see. You also will be able to see if any employers have viewed your profile.
b. Make sure to upload a resume and any other important documents in the <Documents> tab. c. Also fill out the <Career Interests> survey, this will affect the jobs you will see later on when you begin your search.
2. Searching for Jobs a. Go to the <Jobs & Internships> tab, here you can see jobs that have been posted that go along with your career
interest. Also you can narrow the search with the filters on the side. If you have work study the information should already be in so you should be able to see those jobs as well.
b. If you are looking to work under a certain employer, you can go to the <Search Employers> tab and find the employer and any open positions that way.
3. Applying for jobs and On-Campus interviews a. Begin by clicking on the job you are interested in applying for. If you match the employer’s preferences, you should
see a button in the middle of the screen approximately that will say <Apply Now> upon clicking that button you will need to choose the proper documents to upload. If you do not have any uploaded, you can do so in the <Documents> tab.
b. If you have applied for a job and need to schedule an interview that will take place on campus you will need to go in the <On-campus Interviews> tab and find a time and date that works for you. If you must cancel be sure to be responsible and contact the employer to tell them you are doing that.
4. Viewing past Job Applications
a. To view jobs you have applied for go to the <Applications> tab. Here you can view the jobs you have applied for.
5. To find upcoming events a. Go to the <Events> tab. This will show all upcoming events that have been posted on AGGIE Handshake. b. If you are looking for a certain event or fair go to the <Search Events> or the <Search Fairs> tab.
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• This Publication is to be Reproduced Only With Permission From Career Services • Available in Alternate Formats • Style Guide Used in the Production of This Publication:
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