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CAREER RESOURCE MANUAL

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVISicc.ucdavis.edu

Career Development

A Quick Tour of the ICC Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Career Planning Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Career Planning: A Lifelong Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Internship/Job Search

Ready to Launch a Job Search? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Informational Interviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How to Research Employers and Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Job Search Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Networking: The Number One Job Search Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

How to Prepare for the Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Transferable Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Resumes and Correspondence

Resumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Resume Tips for Specific Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Resume Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Verb List for Resumes & Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Resume Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Online Resumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Advanced Degree Resumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Curriculum Vitae Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Teaching Resume Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

CV Supplement and Grad Skills List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Asking for a Reference or a Letter of Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cover Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Sample Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Email Correspondence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Interviewing for Employment

Interviewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Interview Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Factors in Accepting a Job Offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Managing the Stress of the Job Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

CAREER RESOURCEMANUAL

2009-2010The Internship & Career Center

First, Second and Third Floors,

South Hall and The Buehler Alumni

& Visitors Center

University of California

Davis, CA 95616icc.ucdavis.edu (530) 752-2855

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFDirector:

Subhash H . Risbud 752-6659Associate Director and Project

Manager: Jeanne Shelby 752-6653

Project Managers:Chris Dito 752-8979Marcie Kirk Holland 752-0752Janice Morand 754-8332Administrative Assistant:

Stephanie Thompson 752-0722

PROGRAM AREASGeneral Information 752-2855Agricultural & Environmental Sciences 752-2861Career Recruiting Programs 752-2286Engineering & Physical Sciences 752-2819Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Career Services 752-7841Health & Biological Sciences 752-2823Community Service Resource Center 752-3813International Programs 752-2670Liberal Arts & Business 752-7260Peace Corps 752-8234Washington Program 754-5718

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Students: Explore our robust Web site to find internships and careers, learn about upcoming events and connect with advising staff .

Grad Students/Postdocs: Career and professional de vel op ment re sourc es for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars .

UC Davis Alumni: Take advantage of the many services avail-able online such as Aggie Job Link, on-campus interviewing, career advising and career fair information .

Employers: Post internship and career opportunities for free, as well as sign up for on-campus interviews and career fairs .

UC Davis Faculty/Staff: Get information about how to sponsor student interns .

Internships and Jobs• AggieJobLink:TheUCDavisWeb-basedsystemthatlets

you browse career jobs and internships, upload resumes and cover letters, submit applications, sign up for campus interviews, view dates for information sessions and keep track of your job search activities .

• Linkstootherregional,nationalandinternationaljobsearch sites .

Fairs and Events• CareerFairs:Meetwithasmanyas160companiesatone

of our six career fairs held each year .

• Findlocations,datesandtimesofupcomingcareerfairsand events .

• Learnaboutcompaniesatupcomingfairsandfindcontactinformation for companies from previous fairs .

• ReadthequarterlyProgramofEvents(POE)onlinetolearnabout upcoming workshops and events .

• Don’tmissourpopulareventssuchas:“PathwaysCareer Sym po sium for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars,”and“CareerSpeedDating.”

Advising• Learnaboutourfocusedprogramareas:Agriculturaland

Environmental Sciences; Career Recruiting Programs; Engineering and Physical Sciences; Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services; Health and Biological Sciences; International Programs; Liberal Arts and Business .

• DiscoverthemanyspecialtyprogramsavailablethroughtheICC: Community Service Resource Center; Peace Corps; UCDavisWashingtonProgram;U.S.ForestService.

• Findouthowyoucanconnectwithadvisingstaffduringoffice hours and appointments .

• JoinICCMailandgetthescooponnewinternshipsandcareer postings or special events of interest to you .

Career Help• Career Planning Process to help guide you to a rewarding

career .

• AccessthisManual online for samples of resumes, cover letters, interview tips and more .

• Findthebookyou’relookingforwithouronlineindexof over 600 career resources in the Internship and Career Center Library, 215 South Hall .

• BethefirsttoenrollinourpopularCareerDecisionMaking course, AMS 95 .

• WatchanICCworkshopatyourcomputerdesk.

• Researchlabormarket/salaryinformationforvariousgeographic locations .

• Exploreeverycareerfieldwithourcareerexplorationtoolsincluding fastest growing occupations, employer profiles, and job outlook .

• Identifyyourskills,interests,valuesandpersonalityusingassessment tools offered by the ICC .

A Quick Tour of the ICC Web Site

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T he following “Career Planning Timeline” is intended to serve as a set of guidelines to help you integrate academic, co-curricular and career planning as you progress through UC Davis. Remember, these are just suggestions! Your personal career decision-making process may not conform exactly to this Timeline, and that’s OK! (For another model, see “Career Planning: A

Lifelong Process” on page 4).

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The model shown is designed to help you make career decisions not only as you begin your career search but also throughout your lifelong career path.

Why Take Career Self Assessments? Assessments serve as a tool or lens to examine jobs, careers and vocations and help you identify what you might like to do . Assessments donottellyouwhatyou“shoulddo”or“shouldbe.”Theycanhelpyou identify professions that may be satisfying to you .

Types of Assessments

• TaketheCareerDecisionMakingcourse(AMS95)

Open to all majors, this 2 unit course will help you under-stand and apply career development theories and practices . Contact the Internship & Career Center for information about the next term the course will be offered .

• Myers-BriggsTypeIndicator(MBTI)

May help you determine a major or career options based on personality preferences . Sign up on Aggie Job Link to attend a workshop and have your MBTI interpreted .

• StrongInterestInventory

This assessment may help you recognize career interests, preferred work environments and personal work style . Sign up on Aggie Job Link to attend a workshop and have your Strong Interest Inventory interpreted .

• SkillScan

A card sort used to help you learn more about the way you would prefer to combine your skills in a career .

• ValuesClarification

Understandingvaluesiscentral to making informed career decisionsthatalignwithyourbeliefsandneeds.Usethisassessment to clarify your values and priorities .

Additional Resources• Meet with a Career Counselor in the ICC .

• Participateinagroupcareerassessmentworkshopoffered by the ICC .

Self Exploration

Research Your Career OptionsInternship and Career Center Library, South Hall Room 215.

Browse through hundreds of up-to-date, career-related books . Also contains graduate and professional school information, computers and a copy machine .

Identify Job TitlesLook into the Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov) for thousands of job titles and information

oneducationrequired,joboutlookandajobdescription.

Conduct Informational InterviewsFind professionals working in careers or organizations that

interest you and gain a better understanding of the career or industry . See page 7 .

Job ShadowingOnce you have identified a professional who is willing to

talktoyouabouthisorhercareer,askifyoumay“shadow”them to gain a sense of what a typical work day is like .

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InternshipsCreate an account on Aggie Job Link icc.ucdavis.edu to find internship postings . Choose according to your academic and career interests andqualifications.

Another option is to develop your own internship by networking with professionals who have

jobs or work at organizations that interest you . See an ICC Coordinator for assistance .

Gain Practical Skills Through academic course work, volunteering and interning you can gain leadership, communication, interpersonal, teamwork,quantitativeandcomputerskills,allofwhichareimportantintoday’sworkplace.

Service Learning An effort to increase citizen involvement in community service, this is a combination of serving and learning which results in change for both the provider and the recipient . It provides a teaching approach that integrates community service with academic study to enrich learning, teach responsibility, and strengthen communities . Service learning links academic content and standards to community needs . Academic credit may be awarded in some classes .

Now that you have narrowed your focus and set your goals, it’stimetoprepareforyourjobsearch .

• Howtotailoryourresumeand cover letter to the specific position for which you apply .

• Useavarietyofjobsearchmethods .

• Developstronginterviewingskills.

• Network,network,network!

• Onceyouareofferedanemploymentopportunity,evaluateit carefully before accepting .

Congratulations,you’rereadytostartyournewjob!Thefollowingtips will help you successfully manage your new career .

• Berealisticaboutyourexpectations .

• Promotionsareearnedthrough diligence, initiative and hard work .

• Arriveearly,staylate.

• Keepyoursupervisorinformedaboutyourinterestsandaccomplishments .

• Actandspeakprofessionally,offerfirmhandshakes,respect your co-workers .

• Beateamplayer.

• Establishamentorrelationshipwithaseasonedveteran.

• Participateincommitteesandprofessionalassociations.

• Benchmarkyourskillsandbealife-longlearner!

Contact the Internship & Career Center; 2nd floor ofSouthHallorcall752-2855.Youcanwalkinduringoffice hours or schedule an individual appointment .

Experiential Education Job Search

Career Management

There are several steps to take as you make decisions about your career . One model widely used in career development and createdbyAmerica’sCareerResource Network, describes it as a cyclical process that can be entered at any point and repeated over and over until satisfaction is achieved . For examples visit:

www.acrnetwork.org/decision.htm .

Decision-Making


ARE YOU READY? Take this quick quiz! There’smoretojobhuntingthansendingoutresumesandcoverletters.Toassesswhetheryouare“readytolaunch a job search,” rate your responses to the statements below .

1 = strongly agree 2 = agree 3 = not sure 4 = disagree 5 = no way

_______ 1 . I can identify my strongest skills and abilities .

_______ 2 . I know —and can articulate—my best accomplishments .

_______ 3 . I have identified my interests and how they fit into my career goals .

_______ 4 . I know what I need to do to be motivated and excel at a job .

_______ 5 . I understand my values and priorities .

_______ 6 . I have an achievable career objective .

_______ 7 . I understand what skills employers are seeking in applicants .

_______ 8 . I have identified what skills I have to offer employers .

_______ 9 . I can clearly state to employers what I do well and enjoy doing .

_______ 10. Ihavesupport(family,friends,andmentors)forthejob/careerIwant.

_______ 11 . I know how to use the Internet to research occupations and employers .

_______ 12 . I can identify potential employers that I want to contact .

_______ 13 . I know how to do an informational interview .

_______ 14 . I know what to do at an Internship and Career Fair .

_______ 15 . I have developed a network of people that I can contact for referrals and job leads .

_______ 16. Iknowhowtomarketmyinternshipand/orcommunityserviceexperience.

_______ 17 . I have secured at least three people to serve as references .

_______ 18. Ihave“cleanedup”mysocialnetworkingWebsites.

_______ 19. IhavepreparedaresumeandcoverlettertemplateandhadthemcritiquedbyanICCstaffmember.

_______ 20. Ihavedevelopedresponsestotypicalinterviewquestions.

_______ 21 . I have a strategy to deal with my weaknesses and liabilities .

_______ 22. Ihavepreparedpotentialanswerstobehavioralinterviewquestions.

_______ 23 . I have secured appropriate interview clothes .

_______ 24 . I can follow up on job interviews .

_______ 25 . I have a strategy on how to negotiate salary and benefits .

Addyourratingsforatotalscore.50pointsorless—congratulations!Youarepreparedtostartyoursearch.51points or more—you need to work on developing your job hunting skills—ICC is here to assist you .

Adapted from JobSearchandCareerChecklists101ProvenTime-SavingCheckliststoOrganizeandPlanYourCareer Search, JIST Works, 2005. pg. 86-87.

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Informational Interviews1. What is an “informational interview,” and why is it beneficial to you? An informational interview is an arranged meeting with someone who works in a job, career field, or organization that interests you .

Benefits:

• Veryeffectivetechniqueforresearchingandscreeningcareers, jobs, or employers .

• Answersquestionsaboutwhatit’sliketoworkina particular career field, or job, or for a specific organization .

• Increasesyournetworkofcontacts(80percentofjobsareobtainedthroughnetworking).

• Talkingtoindustryprofessionalsisagoodwayoffinding out if a field really is a good fit for you .

• Helpsprepareyouforthejobsearch.

2. How do I find people who will talk to me? This may be easier than you think . People are generally willing to give advice to future generations . Start with your own network:

• Faculty

• ICCandUCDavisstaff

• TheAggieJobLinkProfessionalNetwork

• Friendsandfamilymembers(andyourroommate’s/classmate’sfriendsandfamilymembers)

• Directories,otherprintresources,orthroughWebsitelinks .

• TheCal Aggie Alumni Association Career Resource Network

3. How do I initiate contact? Be clear about your objective before you initiate contact . Set clear goals about what you want to gain from the informational interview . Once you have a contact name or names, you may contact this person by letter, e-mail or telephone . Let this person know how you found out about him or her . When you call, explain why you are calling andbepolite,positive,andbusinesslike.Requestamutuallyconvenient,thirty-minuteface-to-facemeeting.It’sbesttopreparea“telephone script .” Following is a sample telephone script, but of course you can develop your own .

“Hello,mynameisMaxMustang.AlexAggiesuggestedIcallyou.IamaseniormajoringinEnglishatUCDavis,and am interested in learning more about careers in tech-nical writing . Alex recommended you as someone who is wellrespectedinthisfield.I’mwonderingifImightmakeahalf-hour appointment with you sometime soon to seek your advice.Thankyou!Ilookforwardtomeetingyou,andwillseeyou next Thursday at 3:00 p .m .”

4. How do I prepare for the informational interview? Do initial research on the career field or employer using the Internet or the print resources in the Internship and Career CenterLibrary,Room215SouthHall.Onceyou’vedonetheresearch, develop a 30-second overview of yourself, including your reasons for contacting this person . Plan open-ended questionstokeeptheconversationflowing,insteadofques-tionsthatrequirea“Yes”or“No”answer(seesamplequestionsection).Dressneatlyandappropriately,justasyouwouldfora job interview . Take multiple copies of your resume and a

notepadandpen,alongwithalistofprioritizedquestionstoask .

5. How should I conduct the informational interview? Start by thanking your contact for taking the time to meet with you, then establish rapport by engaging in a bit of small talk . After that, start withyourprioritizedquestions.Asarule,youshouldnottakemorethanahalfhourofthisperson’stime,soyoumaynotbeabletoaskallyourquestions.Remember,thisisaconversation,notaninterrogation,soletitflow.Followingaresamplequestionsyoucanask(again,youwon’thavetimetoaskallofthem).

Questions about the career: 1 . How did you become interested in this career?

2 . What is a typical workday like? What are your job responsibilities?

3 . What are the rewards, challenges, and frustrations of working in this career?

4 . What entry-level jobs are available in this field?

5 . What experience is necessary to enter this career?

6 . What advice do you have for someone preparing to enter this career?

Questions about the organization/industry: 1. Howdoesyourpositionfitwithintheorganization/

industry/careerfield?

2 . What is your work environment like?

3 . What is the economic forecast for this industry?

4. Whatisuniquetoyourorganization?Whoareyour competitors?

Questions about future growth/salary information? 1 . What are the employment prospects for someone

entering this field?

2 . What are some of the current issues and trends in this field?

3 . What is a typical starting salary or salary range in this field?

Follow-up questions: 1. Wouldyoumindtakingaquicklookatmyresume?

How should I target my resume for your industry?

2 . Are there professional publications I should read or associations I should join?

3 . What other professionals in this field would you recom-mend I speak with for additional information? May I use your name when I contact them?

4 . May I have your business card?

Don’tbeafraidtoaskyourownquestions.Thisisyour chance to get the information you need from an industry professional .

Shortly after your interview, send a thank-you note or e-mail . This will let the person you spoke to know how much you appreciated their time and advice . That person might think about alerting you in the future when a job opportu-nity arises in that organization... or he or she might refer your resume to colleagues in other organizations. Also, keep that contact active for future use .

Remember: Always send a thank-you note, and don’t ask for a job!


Why should I conduct research on employers and jobs? To discover:

• Industrytrends

• Employerhistories,missions,products,services

• Employerlocations,profiles,cultures,andexpectations

• Employerfinancialstatus,salaries,benefits,retirementplans

• Jobtitles,responsibilitiesandduties

• Typicalcareerpathsinvariousindustries

• Locationofentry-leveljobs,minimumqualifications

• Appropriatevocabularytouseindiscussingspecificjobs

Youcanapproachyourresearchfromoneormoreofthefollowingdirections.Youcanresearch:

• aspecificjob title

• a career industry/field

• employment sectors

• a specific employer

Youcanconducttwotypesofresearch:primary research and secondary research. Primary research involves talking directly with people in a specific occupation or people who work for a specific employer .

Secondary research involves gathering information from print materials(books,newspapers,directories,etc.)orInternetsites.

If you want to conduct primary research, consider one of the following two strategies:

• Conductinformational interviews with people to learn more about a job title, a career field, an employment sector or an employer . See page 7 for more specific information .

• ThroughAggieJobLink(ontheICCWebsite)youcanresearchandidentifypotentialinternshipsbykeyword(s)orfunctionsyou’dliketoperform.Youcantalktoan ICC staff member for more specific information about internships and placement . Complete an internship for transcriptnotation,academiccredit,orboth.There’snobetter way to conduct primary research on a career or employer than by doing an internship .

If you want to conduct secondary research, visit the Internship and Career Center Library in Room 215 South Hall, whereyou’llfindnumerouscareerresourcestoassistyouininvestigating job titles, industries, employment sectors and employers .

How can I research a specific job title?• ExploretheonlineversionoftheOccupational Outlook

Handbook at www.bls.gov/oco/ .

• FromtheUndergraduatepageoftheICCWebsite,selectInternships and Jobs then link to more than 180 free job listing sites . Look for sites with searchable databases, where you can gather a list of positions, titles, and poten-tial employers based on keywords associated with them .

• VisittheO*NETOccupationalInformationNetworkonline at http://online.onetcenter.org .

• VisittheCaliforniaEmploymentDevelopmentDepartment Web site at www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov .

• FromtheCareerHelplinkontheICCWebsite,selectCareer Exploration which will take you to several useful sites .

• VisitthePrincetonReviewsiteforcareerprofilesat www.review.com/career .

How can I research a specific industry or career field?• Attendon-campusemployerinformationmeetingsor

presentations sponsored by the ICC .

• TalktoemployerrepresentativesatCareerFairs.

• AttendICC-sponsoredeventsonvariouscareeroptions.Pick up a copy of the Program of Events at the ICC, or selectFairsandEventsfromtheUndergraduatepageofthe ICC Web site .

• Joinacareer-related,registered,studentorganization.Visitthe Student Programs and Activities Center on the 4th floor oftheMemorialUnionorgoto http://spac. ucdavis.edu for a list of organizations that interest you .

• Readnewspapersspecifictoyourgeographicareaofinterest(e.g., www.sacbee.com/content/business or www.sfgate.com/jobs and the Business section of these papers).

• GotothefollowingWebsitestoconductindustryresearch:

http://www.rileyguide.com http://www.weddles.com/associations/

index.htm http://www.wetfeet.com

What employment sector(s) interest me the most?• business/thecorporateworld/theprivate,forprofitsector

• thenonprofitsector

• local,stateorfederalgovernment

• education

How can I find out about employment in the private sector?• UseAggieJobLinktobrowsethroughdescriptionsofemployerswhorecruitandhireUCDavisstudentsthrough the On-Campus Recruiting Program . Through Aggie Job Link, you can also find out about on-campus employer information meetings, and research all the for- profitcompanieswhoattendICCCareerFairs.(FromtheUndergraduatepageoftheICCWebsite,selectInternshipsandJobs.)

• Visit www.businessweek.com.Clickon“Careers”and follow the links .

• Readperiodicals(e.g.,Sacramento Business Journal, Fortune Magazine, Wall Street Journal,etc.).

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How can I find out about employment in the nonprofit sector?• AttendtheCommunityServiceFairduringfallquarter.

• Attendtheworkshop,“HowtoGetPaidtoChangetheWorld: Internships and Careers in Nonprofits,” offered annually through the ICC .

• VisitthefollowingWebsites:

- Nonprofit Resource Center in Sacramento: www.nprcenter.org Select Center Directory,

then Job Link .

-YoungNonprofitProfessionalsNetwork,SanFrancisco: www.ynpn.org

- CA Association of Nonprofits: www.canonprofits.org

www.idealist.org

www.nonprofitjobs.org

www.opportunitynocs.org

www.craigslist.com

How can I find out about employment in government?• TalktogovernmentemployersatCareerFairs.

• FromtheUndergraduatepageoftheICCWebsite,selectInternships and Jobs to find local, state, and federal job listings .

• VisitthefollowingWebsites: - Federal Government: www.usajobs.opm.gov

- State of CA: www.spb.ca.gov

- CA Counties: www.yolocounty.org

www.co.sacramento.ca.us www.co.solano.ca.us

• VisitfederalandstateagencyWebsitestolearnabouttheagency’spurpose,joblistingsandrequirements,examinformation, the hiring process, etc .

NOTE:Mostcareerpositionsinstategovernmentrequireyouto take a civil service examinationand/orcompleteanoral interview.Youwillachieveanumericalscoreontheexam which will then determine your eligibility for positions as they become available . This examination process can be lengthy, but worthwhile if you want to pursue a c areer in government .

How can I find out about employment in education?• PickupacopyofnamesandaddressesofCalifornia

Public School Districts in Room 323 South Hall .

• VisittheInternshipandCareerCenterLibrary,Room215South Hall, to consult directories of public and private schools and college catalogs for contact names, addresses, and phone numbers .

• Goto www.edjoin.org to search for jobs in schools, K-12 .

• FromtheICCWebsite,selectInternshipsandJobstofindJobsatUCDavisandJobsatOtherUCSchools.

UCDavisstudentscanalsolinktoStudentEmploymentJobs .

• GototheICCWebsite,selectGrad/Postdoc,Scholars,then select Academic Careers, then Academic Job Search Sites for a list of helpful links to search for jobs in higher education .

How can I find out about employers?Once you have identified your preferred employment sector,

you can then research and develop a list of potential employers . To research employers:

• Attendon-campusemployerinformationmeetings and presentations sponsored by the ICC or Career Recruiting Programs .

• TalktoemployerrepresentativesatCareerFairs.

• ConsulttheBookofListsforaparticularcity,locatednear the Reception Desk on the second floor of the ICC . There you will find up-to-date information about employers in that area .

• Visit www.annualreportservice.com for company financial information .

• ContacttheChamberofCommerceforthecityinwhichyouareinterestedandrequestinformationaboutlocalemployers, especially if the employer is small or privately owned: www.chamberofcommerce.com

• Visittheemployer’sWebsite.

• Togeneratealistofpotentialemployersinaparticularcareer field or industry, try these sites:

- Job Star: California Job Search Guide: http://jobstar.org.Usepubliclibrarylinksto

industry and company information .

- Web 100: www.metamoney.com(companyrankings)

- Job Web: www.jobweb.com(companyprofiles)

• Forresearchinglargecompanies,trythesesites:

- HooversOnline: http://hoovers.com

- WetFeet .com: http://wetfeet.com

- DirectEmployers .com: http://www.jobcentral.com

-YahooDirectories: http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy

What job search sites can I use? The first preference of employers is for you to visit their Web sites. When conducting an online job search, keep in mind that, in addition to using Aggie Job Link, you can connect directlytothe180freejobsearchsites.Employers’topfourfavorite commercial job boards are:

Monster: www.Monster.com

Hot Jobs: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com

Career Builder: www.CareerBuilder.com

America’sJobBank: www.ajb.dni.us

For a list of the employers who offer the most entry-level jobs to college graduates, go to: www.collegegrad.com/ topemployers.ANDdon’tforgettoaskICCCoordinatorsinyour program area for their favorite recommendations on other


industry-specificjoblistingsites.(Source:What Color is Your Parachute?, 2007 Ed.,byRichardN.Bolles).

What if I just want a short-term, temporary position?Manystudentsjustwantto“findajobfortheiryearoff”

before they go to graduate school or travel abroad . Attend theICC-sponsoredworkshop“FindingaJobforYourYearOff.”Don’toverlooktemporaryagencies.Ifyouwanta short-termjobwhichgivesyouflexibility,usetheYellowPages of the phone book or pick up a list of local temporary employment agencies at the ICC to investigate the possibility of temporary employment . Use only “employer-paid” temporary agencies.

I know how to search for a job online. What else do I need to know?

Remember that conducting an effective job search usually requiresmuchmorethanjustknowinghowtosearchtheInternet . Networking, Informational Interviewing, In-Person Visits, and using our on-campus Career Recruiting Programs, and Employment Agencies are all important job search strate-gies . Read the articles on pages 7 and 12 as well as Job Search Strategies on page 11 for a better understanding of job searchstrategiesthatproduceresults!

In many cases, the job search is still a “face-to-face” process requiringinterpersonal,networking,interviewing,andtelephoneetiquetteskillspluspersistenceandresilience!Attenda“JobSearchStrategies”workshop,offeredquarterlyattheICC,to learn many more tips about the job search .

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There are many ways to look for a job, some of which are better than others . Presented below are some of the most popular ways, as well as helpful hints and pros and cons of each .

Strategy Tools Pros Cons Helpful Hints

CAREER FAIRSAttend job fairs to network with recruiters and pass out copies of your resume .

•Fairinformationis available at icc.ucdavis.edu•Bulletinboardsand

e-mails

Small amount of time to develop network of contacts . Guaranteed access to more than one employer of interest . Get pre-selected for on-campus interviews .

Student traffic can be heavy . Arrive early to maximize time .

•Followuponleadsandnet-working opportunities .•Obtainalistofcompanies

in advance to create a plan of action .

INTERNETSearch online job banks and company Web sites . Submit resumeonline/postonjobboards .

•AccesstotheWeb•Electronicresume

Actual job openings . Many employers use a wide variety of job listing services . Many listings have free to low-cost access . Worldwide geographic reach .

Competition is growing as use of the Web increases . Many jobs listed are technical in nature, though the vis-ibility of nontechnical fields is growing .

•UsetheWebfrequentlyas information and sites changequickly.•Mayneedtoconductyour

search at off-peak times (earlymorningorlateatnight).

TARGETED MAILINGDevelop a good cover letter tailored to a specific type of job and the needs of the company . Send letter with resume to selected companies .

•Listofwell-researchedcompanies•Tailoredcoverletters•Resumes•Electronicmailandfax

Better approach than the mass-mailing method . Investment of time and effort should merit stronger response from employers .

Requiresasignificantinvest-ment of time in researching companies and writing cover letters as well as following up with contacts .

•Trytofindoutwhoisincharge of the area in which you want to work; send your materials to that person . Great method when used in conjunction with networking .

IN-PERSON VISITVisit many companies . Ask to see someone in a specific department . Submit resume and application, if possible .

•Businessattire•Companyaddresslist•Resumes

Resume and application are on file with the company .

Requiresagreatdealoftimeto make a relatively small number of contacts .

•Researchthecompaniesprior to your visit . Ask for a specific person or ask about a specific type of job .

NETWORKINGApproximately 80% of jobs are obtained through net-working . Talk to everyone you know to develop a list of possible contacts; ask for informationonjob/companiesand to circulate your resume .

•Listofcontacts•Resumes•Businessattire

May learn of unadvertised openings . May result in a courtesy interview . Often results in a closer match of your interests to a job .

A contact in itself is not enoughtogetyouajob.Youmay exhaust all leads without landing a job . Quite time-consuming .

•Followthroughonallleads.•Keepbroadeningyour

network of contacts .

ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING Follow specific pro cedures to secure on-campus interviews .

•Schedulinginterviews•Employerliterature•Resumes•Businessattire

One of the primary ways in which companies recruit for technical and business posi-tions .

May be less effective for nontechnical/nonbusinesscandidates .

•Usetheinterviewscheduleas a way to identify possible employers,evenifyoudon’tget to interview on campus with those employers .

Adapted and reprinted with permission from Career Services, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

PRINT/ELECTRONIC RESOURCESScan want ads . Mail resume with cover letter tailored to specificjobqualifications.

•Newspapers•Journals•Newsletters•Trademagazines•Coverletters•Resumes

Involves minimal invest-ment of time in identifying companies . Resume and cover letter are sent for actual job opening .

Resume and cover letter will compete with large number of others . Ads follow job market; least effec-tive in times of economic downturn .

•Useasameteronthejobmarket in a certain career field .

•Trytogetyourmaterialsin as early as possible .

ONLINE NETWORKING Create a profile on profes-sional networking sites such as LinkedIn . Increasingly, recruiters are using online networking sites to source candidates .

•AccesstotheWeb•Listofpeopletoinvitein

as your contacts

Good way to find networking contacts, as well as profes-sional groups for researching and networking .

Takes a small amount of time to set up profile

•Everythingyoupostshouldbe strictly professional in tone and content .


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M ost job opportunities are never formally published . Networking is the key to finding those jobs that are just waiting for you in the “hidden” job market.

What Is Networking?Networking is the process of developing reciprocal rela-

tionships with others who can support you in your internship orjobsearch.It’saninformationexchangebetweenyouandpeopleyouknoworacquaintancesyouidentifythroughotherrelationships.Unlikeinformationalinterviews,whichareoftenone-time interactions, networking involves establishing mutu-ally beneficial relationships with people who, over time, can help you in your search and career development .

Seven Tips for Networking1) Identify Your NetworkYoumaynotrealizeit,butyoualreadyhaveanetwork.You

justneedtoidentifywho’sinit.Createaworksheetlistingallyour personal contacts under these headings: Family, Schools, Employers/Co-Workers(pastandpresent),Neighbors,Friends,WorkingProfessionals,Volunteers,Faculty,Advisors,UCDavisAlumni, Clubs, Sports, Religious Communities, etc . Look at your list of contacts . Who in the list can provide you with relevant career information, has the power to hire you, or can refer you to another contact?

2) Develop Your NetworkYoumaydevelopyournetworkone-to-one or at a

networking event .One-to-one: Contact the people in your network by

telephone,letterore-mail.It’sbesttoarrangeanin-personvisitifpossible.Yournetworkmeetingshouldinclude1)Anintroduction,ifnecessary;2)Apersonal “overview”(prepareascriptaheadoftime);3)Prepared questionstoask(seebox);4)Asking for referrals(theseareyournextsetof“leads”thatwillhelpyouexpandandgrowyournetwork);5)Sharing your resumeifappropriate;6)Closing(remembertothankyourcontactforhisorhertimeandassistance.)

At a networking event: On campus, you can attend career fairs, company information meetings, club and organiza-tionevents,andyoucanevennetworkinclass!Off-campusnetworking opportunities include job or career fairs, trade-shows, conventions and conferences, employer visits, or participation in civic groups or religious organizations .

The people with whom you are networking may not have a job opening, but they may know someone who is hiring. The key is to exchange information and then expand your network by obtaining additional referrals each time you meet someone new. Be sure to mention the name of the person who referred you.

3) Create Your Personal Script (A “One-Minute Commercial”)Know yourself and be prepared with a summary of your

talents, skills, accomplishments, interests and goals . Highlight your background and experience .Practiceyour“commercial”soitsoundsnaturalandspon-

taneousandmakesapositivefirstimpression.Here’sanexample:“Goodmorning,Mr.Jones.MynameisJasonKing.Iwill

completemybachelor’sdegreeatUCDavisinDesigninJuneand am seeking an entry-level position in Interior Design . I

completed an internship recently with another design firm where I learned a lot about the interior design process including use of color, furniture and fabric selection, and overall space plan-ning.Yourfirm,ABCInteriors,hasthereputationastheregion’spremier design firm and I am very interested in your current opening for a Design Consultant . Can you tell me a little about what it is like to work at ABC Interiors?”

4) Be ProfessionalDo not ask your contacts for a job . The purpose of your

networking meetings is to gain advice and information from your contact . Put your best foot forward from beginning to end . Start with a firm hand shake, engage in meaningful conversationaboutthefield,berespectfulofyourcontact’stime,avoidsharingyourlife’shistoryandthankthepersonafter your meeting .

5) Ask for referralsThe people with whom you are networking may not have a job

opening, but they may know someone who is hiring . The key is to exchange information and then expand your network by obtaining additional referrals each time you meet someone new . Be sure to mention the name of the person who referred you .

6) Develop a SystemA system for organizing and tracking your networking

contactsandmeetings.Updateitwiththenamesofnewleadsand information about how you followed through .

7) Maintain Your ConnectionsNetworkingshouldbeanongoingprocess.Youwillwantto

stay connected with your contacts as you continue to develop your career plan and move towards your career goals .

Important Protocols• Alwayssendathank-younoteore-mail.• Followuponanypromises.• Advisethecontactoftheresultsofanyreferralsorletthem

know how the discussion helped you in a given situation .• Meetatprofessionalprogramsorconferences.• Requestfollow-upassistance,coachingoradviceonanoffer

you have just received .• Bepatientbutpersistentwithyourleads.• Be aware of how you represent yourself on social networking

tools online; professionalism online is just as important as in person .

• Remember that it is a reciprocal relationship, so always ask yourself,“WhatcanIdotohelpthisperson?”

Possible Topics/Questions for One-to-One Networking Meetings• Tellmeaboutyourwork.• Describeatypicalday.• Whatdoyoulike/dislikeaboutyourposition?• Tellmeaboutyoureducationalbackgroundandcareer

path that led you to this position .• Whatsortsofopportunitiesforgrowtharethereinthis

career field?• Doyouhaveanyadviceforme?• CanyourecommendotherpeopleImightspeakto?

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How to Prepare for the Fair

T he friendly and informal format of a career fair makes iteasytoaskquestions,exploreinternshipandcareeroptions, develop a network of professional contacts,

identify job openings and even land an interview… in a short amountoftime!

What to expect at the fair...AtypicalcareerfairatUCDavisattracts1,500students

and70-150employers.Allowyourselfadequatetime.Fairsare typically less crowded in the morning hours and busiest during the lunch hour . Just have a few minutes? Don’t let a limited amount of time keep you from attending the fair.

Market yourself...A career fair is not the place to be passive or shy .Be ready

withaone-minutecommercial( seepage12)oftheskillsand talents that set you apart from others who are competing forthesamejob.Rehearsingyour“pitch”willhelpyoufeelandappear more confident, organized, and focused . For assistance inpreparingapersuasive,upbeatandconvincing“commercial,”visit the Internship & Career Center for a drop-in session with a career advisor .

Research companies...SeeICC’sWebsite( icc.ucdavis.edu), click on

Internship & Career Fairs for the list of companies, company descriptionsandpossiblelinkstocompanyWebsites.Updateyour knowledge of current events by watching news and busi-ness reports on TV or reading online .

Bring copies of your resume...Be sure to have your resume reviewed by an ICC student

or staff advisor before distributing it . See pages 18-23 for example resumes .

First impressions last...Greet recruiters with confidence, enthusiasm, and a firm

handshake.Smile,makeeyecontact,anddon’tforgettoexpress interest in their companies and internship, summer or career opportunities . Remember to ask for a business card for follow-up with that company .

State your purpose...When job hunting, state the type of position you are

seeking . Dress in business casual . Get complete information on howtoapplyand/orcontactinformation.

After the fair...Contact those companies in which you are most interested .

Be sure to mention in your letter how you made contact at the fair . Include an updated copy of your resume .

Internship and career fairs serve as a recruiting tool for many employers and a popular event for savvy students . Following are the fairs you can look forward to in 2009-2010 . Visit our Web site for dates, times, and participating employers .

Study and Intern Abroad FairCome learn about the world of internship and study abroadopportunitiesthatawaityou.(FallQuarter)

Fall Internship and Career FairAnannualeventforallstudents,allmajors.It’sagreatwaytokickofftheschoolyear!(FallQuarter)

Community Service FairA great opportunity to explore community service internshipsand/orcareeropportunitieswithnon-profitorganizations.(FallQuarter)

Environmental Internship and Career FairAn excellent opportunity to discover internship and careerpositionswithanenvironmentalemphasis.(FallQuarter)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Internship and Career FairA huge event for engineering, physical and computer sciencestudents.Greatforexperienceandnetworking!(WinterQuarter)

Winter Internship and Career FairA major fair for agricultural, biological, environmental, food science, health, viticulture and business students looking for internship and career opportunities in variousfields.(WinterQuarter)

Spring Internship and Career FairA helpful venue for learning about opportunities in business, non-profits, government, international internships, careers, and much more . All majors welcome!(SpringQuarter)

Career fair etiquette...Bepoliteandcourteoustoeveryone.Don’tinterruptthe

employer respresentatives or other career fair attendees . If you’reunabletospeaktotherepresentativeimmediately, considervisitinganotheremployerandthenreturning.Don’tdrop off your resume without speaking to the representative . Personal interaction could be key to your success . And finally, feelfreetotakethe“give-aways,”butonlyifyou’vetalkedwiththerepresentative—to“grabandgo”isano-no!

AttendanICC“PreparefortheFair”workshop. Learn how to prepare, what to wear, what to ask and how to follow up . For dates visit icc.ucdavis.edu



Transferable Skills

Asyoubeginyoursearchforacareerand/orjobitisimportanttoknowyourqualifications.Overtheyearsyou have developed many skills during your course-

work, extracurricular activities and life experiences . For example, if you have researched a topic for class and then written, edited and presented a final paper in front of your peers,youhaveusedskills(gatheringinformation,writing,problemsolving,presenting)whicharenotlimitedtothatspecific academic discipline, but are transferable to many

occupations . In a career and job search you will be expected to apply the skills you have learned to the work environment .

Below is a list of five broad skill areas which are divided into specific skill sets . First, use a checkmark to indicate which skills you’vedeveloped.Second,ratetheskillstoindicateyourabilityin each area . A suggested rating scale is: 1 = strong ability, 2 = some ability, 3 = enough ability to get by, but need help from others.Whenyou’refinished,writedownexamplesofwhenyouused your strongest skills and describe what the end result was .

CommunicationThe skillful expression, transmission and interpretation of knowledge and ideas.

__Speaking effectively

__Writing effectively

__Listening attentively

__Expressing ideas

__Facilitating discussions

__Providing feedback

__Negotiating

__Persuading

__Perceiving non-verbal messages

__Presenting information

__Describing feelings

__Interviewing

__Editing

Research & PlanningThe search for specific knowledge and the ability to conceptualize future needs and solutions.

__Predicting

__Creating theories and ideas

__Identifying problems

__Imagining alternatives

__Identifying resources

__Gathering information

__Solving problems

__Setting goals

__Extracting information

__Defining needs

__Developing evaluations

__Creating spreadsheets and databases

__Calculating results

Human RelationsThe use of interpersonal skills for resolving conflict, relating to and helping people.

__Developing relationships

__Being sensitive

__Listening

__Conveying feelings

__Providing support

__Motivating

__Sharing credit

__Counseling

__Cooperating

__Delegating with respect

__Representing others

__Perceiving feelings, situations

__Asserting

Organizing, Management & LeadershipAbility to supervise and guide individuals and groups in the completion of goals.

__Initiating new ideas

__Handling details

__Coordinating tasks

__Managing groups

__Delegating responsibility

__Teaching

__Coaching

__Advising

__Promoting change

__Selling ideas or products

__Decision making with others

__Managing conflict

Work SurvivalThe daily skills that assist in promoting effective production and work satisfaction.

__Implementing decisions

__Cooperating

__Enforcing policies

__Being punctual

__Managing time

__Attending to detail

__Meeting goals

__Enlisting help

__Accepting responsibility

__Setting and meeting deadlines

__Organizing

__Making decisions

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Write Accomplishment PhrasesWhenever possible, set your resume apart fromthecompetition’sbylistingyourexperi-ences as accomplishments rather than a listing of duties . Brainstorm accomplishments using theSARtechnique:

• S-Thinkofasituation(orproblem)you encountered at work, school or in a volunteer experience and write a few sentences describing it .

• A - Write a few sentences about the action you took to address the situation .

• R – Write a few sentences about the result your action had .

Forexample,“WhenIinternedatthepedi-atric clinic, the sample medications cabinet was disorganized and it was difficult for the physiciansandstafftoquicklylocatesampledrugs . The office even ran out of some of the important medications since it was difficult to see when we were getting low . I decided to completely re-organize the cabinet and create a log sheet using Excel to track the supplies . As a result, the doctors and staff were able to quicklyfindthenecessarypatientmedicationsand we were able to re-order medications before running out .”

These sentences can be boiled down to a brief bullet statement on your resume as such:

• Re-organizedmedicationscabinetandcreated Excel spreadsheet tracking log which ensured sufficient product quantitiesandquickaccessandlocationof all sample drugs by physicians and medical staff .

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Purpose Yourresumeisaconcisesummaryofyoureducation, experience, skills and accomplishments . The resume is a marketing tool to entice your reader to invite you to an interview!Employersarelookingforwell-roundedapplicants intheseareas:academic,workaccomplishmentsandinterests/activities . Incorporating these three categories into your resume will demonstrate your overall accomplishments . There is no one perfect resume or resume format .

General Resume Guidelines•Onepageforrecentgraduates;twopagesifyouhave

extensive work history .

• Directthereader’seyeusinglayout/headings.

• Proofread!Notypographical,spellingorgrammaticalerrors.Don’trelyonspell-check.

• Tailorcontentstoeachjob/application.

• Listinformationinreversechronologicalorder.

• Sellyourself—beselectiveaboutwhatyouinclude,and organize information logically .

• Useconsistentverbtense.

• Somejobboardsandemployersitesaskyoutouploadatext version of your resume . See page 24 for instructions regarding online resumes .

Let’s Get Started!1 . List accomplishments .

2. Analyze job description—highlight the most important skills and qualifications and incorporate these keywords into the resume.

Resumes

Arts and Communication• Portfolios/worksamplesarerequiredandshouldbenoted

onresume:“Portfolioavailableuponrequest.”

• Graphicsareinvitedinthisfieldandwillbeseenasademonstration of your creativity .

• It’sOKtotranslateyourinternshipsintojobtitlesthataccu-rately describe your duties, e .g ., Public Relations Assistant .

• Forjournalismopportunities,includefluencyinotherlanguages .

Business• Inmostcases“management”isn’taveryrealisticobjective.

Focus on a particular area—finance, marketing, human resources—and express long-term interest in management .

• Businessemployersareinterestedinresults.Besureyourresume highlights specific achievements, times when you exceeded goals, etc .

• Quantifyyourexperience:“Increasedsalesby30%.”Showaccomplishments in previous experience .

• Stresstangibleleadershipexperiencewhenlistingextracur-ricular involvement .

• Listtransferableskillssuchastimemanagement,conflictresolution, and decision making .

Human Services• Formanyoftheseoccupations,experienceasavolunteer

is considered a strong measure of knowledge and commit-ment . List key responsibilities and outcomes .

• Forteachingjobs,experienceyouhadworkingwithyoungpeopleandanytutoring/teachingexperienceareimportant.

Life Sciences/Physical Sciences• Researchandlabtechniquesshouldbelistedforjobsin

thesefields.Listscientifictechniquesyouaremostfamiliarwith or have recently used .

• Sincetheemployerwillbelookingforcertainmajors,youreducation should be near the top of your resume .

• Healthcarejobsplaceastrongemphasisuponcommunica-tion skills, including bilingual ability .

• Includescienceorganizationmemberships.

Technology• Employersinthisfieldpreferobjectivesthatareprecise,

indicating a particular area of interest or expertise .

• Includetechnicalcourses/projectstosupportinterestandobjective .

• Breaktechnicalskillsintosubcategories.Thiswillmakeiteasier for the reader to pick up the specific skills they are lookingfor.(i.e.,OperatingSystems,Hardware,Software,NetworkingandProgrammingLanguages.)

• Besureyourresumeisloadedwithkeywordsdenotingskills . Have a text version of your resume for sites requestingthisformat.

• Includingbothtechnicalandnon-technicalworkexperi-ence demonstrates experience working in professional settings .

Adapted from UCSD Career Services Center

Resume Tips for Specific Fields



Content Essentials Hints

These components are ESSENTIAL for EVERY resume.

Contact Information

Education

Relevant Experience

The following categories are usually included on a resume—include the categories that best describe your skills and experience.

Objective

Skills/Abilities

Group/Class Projects

Honors and Awards

Travel

Research/Publications

Volunteer Activities/Community Service/ Leadership

Certifications/Licenses

References

Name, address, phone number, e-mail and web address you would like employers to see .

Make sure e-mail address, phone numberandwebpageare“employerappropriate” and typo-free .

Name of school, degree earned, major and minor, expected graduation date and depending on the field, GPA ( seepage18).

List your educational background in reverse chronological order . List your highest degree first followed by other degrees you have received . List Education Abroad .

Job title, company name, dates of experience, describe job duties, significant accomplishments and contributions .

Include paid and non-paid positions, internships and military duty . Present achievements, contributions and results .

A one-line description of position desired .

Should be specific rather than a general statement .

Identify skills the employer is looking for . They may be grouped by category such as: •language,•laboratory, or•computer skills

List only the skills you can perform with little or no supervision . Think about“TransferableSkills”( See page14).

Relevantclassesand/orprojects.

Current students or recent grads can include honors and scholarships . Be sure to include a description .

Project title, where published and when .

List countries and travel experiences, if relevant to position for which you are applying .

Listorganization,office(s)heldandabrief description of accomplishments .

List if applicable to the position for which you are applying .

Youdonotneedtoendyourresumewith“ReferencesAvailableUponRequest”sincetheemployerknowsthisalready.Usetheextraspacetoexpandon accomplishments .

Always take a typed list of your references totheinterview,( see“AskingforaReference or Letter of Recommendation” onpage32forspecificinformation).

Can be listed separately or as a subsection under Education .

May want to place internship positions under Experience section .

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Management Skillsadministeredanalyzedassignedattainedchairedconsolidatedcontractedcoordinateddelegateddevelopeddirectedevaluatedexecutedimprovedincreasedorganizedoversawplannedprioritizedproducedrecommendedreviewedscheduledstrengthenedsupervised

Communication Skillsaddressedarbitratedarrangedauthoredcollaboratedconvincedcorrespondeddevelopeddirecteddraftededitedenlistedformulatedinfluencedinterpretedlecturedmediatedmoderatednegotiatedpersuadedpromotedpublicizedreconciledrecruitedspoketranslatedwrote

Research Skillsclarifiedcollectedcritiqueddiagnosedevaluatedexaminedextractedidentifiedinspectedinterpretedinterviewedinvestigatedorganizedreviewedsummarizedsurveyedsystematized

Technical Skillsassembledbuiltcalculatedcomputeddesigneddevisedengineeredfabricatedmaintainedoperatedoverhauledprogrammedremodeledrepairedsolvedupgraded

Teaching Skillsadaptedadvisedclarifiedcoachedcommunicatedcoordinateddemystifieddevelopedenabledencouragedevaluatedexplainedfacilitatedguidedinformedinstructed

persuadedset goalsstimulatedtrained

Financial Skillsadministeredallocatedanalyzedappraisedauditedbalancedbudgetedcalculatedcomputeddevelopedforecastedmanagedmarketedplannedprojectedresearched

Creative Skillsacted conceptualizedcreatedcustomizeddesigneddevelopeddirectedestablishedfashionedfoundedillustratedinitiatedinstitutedintegratedintroducedinventedoriginatedperformedplannedrevitalizedshaped

Helping Skillsassessedassistedclarifiedcoachedcounseleddemonstrateddiagnosed

educated

expedited

facilitated

familiarized

guided

motivated

referred

rehabilitated

represented

Administrative or Detail Skillsapproved

arranged

catalogued

classified

collected

compiled

dispatched

executed

generated

implemented

inspected

monitored

operated

organized

prepared

processed

purchased

recorded

retrieved

screened

specified

systematized

tabulated

validated

More Verbs for Accomplishmentsachieved

expanded

improved

pioneered

reduced(losses)

resolved(problems)

restored

spearheaded

transformed

Adapted from The Damn Good Resume Guide by Yana Parker, Berkeley: Ten Speed Press.

Usestrongactionsverbstodescribeyourexperienceandskills.Choosewordsfromthelistsbelowtoexpressyourself.

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TITUS MACGREW

tmac@ucdavis .edu

Local Address:100AlvaradoAvenue,Davis,C

alifornia95616.(530)753-XXXX

Permanent Address: 123 Clover Lane, Any City, California 9XXXX.(555)421-XXXX

OBJECTIVE

A laboratory research internship with ABC Company .

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, June 20XX

UniversityofCalifornia,Davis

RelatedCourseWork:General

Chemistry(Lab),Microbiology(

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OrganicChemistry(Lab),Zoolo

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SKILLS

• Familiar with buffer preparation, microscopy, pH meter, and analytical balances .

• Excellent ability to accurately keep laboratory records .

• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access in PC and Mac platforms .

SPECIAL PROJECT

Iodine Shortage Project, UC Davis, Davis, CA1/XX-present

Worked with a group of seven students raising over $10,000 to help the current iodine shortage

in Indonesia . Raised funds for research, iodine distribution and literature . Researched the effects

of iodine deficiency and developed promotional materials including posters and flyers for in-class

presentations . Raised funds through classes, friends and on-campus activities, including numerous

presentations to sororities and fraternities .

EXPERIENCE

Shift Leader, In-N-Out Burger, Davis, CA10/XX-present

• Provided outstanding customer service and handled customer complaints .

• Acted as cashier; entrusted by supervisor to record and deliver bank deposits .

• Trained and supervised ten staff members . Provided input for new hire

performance reviews and identified areas for additional training .

• Maintained accurate inventory count of all products .

• Ensured proper food sanitation procedures were followed

by strictly adhering to all food handling safety protocols .

ACTIVITIES

Volunteer,EmergencyRoom,UC

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Activities Coordinator, Botany Club

Member, Biological Sciences Club

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Theresumebelowusesachronologicalformat.Yourresumeshouldrepresentyou.BesuretohaveyourresumedraftcritiquedbyanICC staff member .

AUDREY KIM1122 Aggie Avenue t Apt, # 33 t Davis, CA 95616(530) 757-1212 t (925) [email protected] Environmental Planner position with XYZ ConsultingEDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning

Bachelor of Arts, Communication

University of California Davis, June 20XX Related Course Work: Environmental Impact Reporting, GIS and Society, Transportation Policy,

Environmental Law, Water Law, Urban GeographySKILLS Familiar with CEQA, NEPA and CWA

Working knowledge of environmental impact assessments

Proficient in applications of Microsoft Office Suite, ERSI and ArcGIS

Excellent report writing skills

EXPERIENCE Planning Intern, Sacramento County Planning and Community Development Department, Sacramento, CA 10/XX - 3/XX

Created a database of employment and housing for Sacramento County.

Conducted a jobs/housing balance study as directed by the General Plan.

National Network of Environmental Management Studies Fellow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Philadelphia, PA 6/XX - 9/XX

Reviewed and provided comments on Environmental Impact statements. Formulated plan to coordinate Geographic Information System data among different federal agencies. Participated in significant

public outreach efforts.

Environmental Education Intern, Student Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship Program (SLEWS), Davis, CA 1/XX - 4/XX

Planned and led high schools students in agricultural and stream corridor

restoration projects. Researched and taught students about native species interaction and local ecosystem sensitivity. Designed, constructed

and maintained composting piles for on-site teaching purposes.ACTIVITIES Member, Environmental Science and Policy Club, 20XX - present

Volunteer, Focus The Nation, UC Davis, January 20XX

Volunteer, Hedgerow Farms, Spring 20XX

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Chronological Format for Entry-Level Career Position

A specific objective is highly recommended . However, a more general objective can be used at career fairs .

This is a sub-category of EDUCATION.Thetitleshould be bold, lower case, and indented .

If you have performed the protocol several times you may list your ability to perform procedures usedinalabas“adeptat,”“proficientin”orother accurate terms .

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Chronological Format for Career PositionA chronological resume presents your education and work experience in a straightforward, reverse chronological order format, listing current or most recent job first . If the majority of your work experience is related to your stated job objective, the chronological format is generally preferred .

ANH NGUYEN

Campus

Permanent

999 University Avenue

XXX Green Street

Collegetown, CA 99999

San Francisco, CA 12345

(530) 75X-XXXX

(415) 48X-XXXX

[email protected]

OBJECTIVE A career position in sales and marketing

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics with a minor in Communication, University of

California, Davis, June 20XX

Participant, Education Abroad Program, Madrid, Spain 20XX

SKILLS Computer: Proficient in Word, Excel, email and Internet Explorer in PC and Mac environments.

Language: Knowledge of Vietnamese (written and spoken).

Communication: Able to speak and write clearly and convincingly.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Marketing/Sales Intern, Progressive Microproducts, Sacramento, CA (6/XX–Present)

Market personal computer hardware and software. Develop and implement marketing and

advertising strategies. Design and develop educational and entertainment software for Apple

computer system. Participate in numerous computer trade shows.

Management Trainee/Salesperson, Grand Auto, Inc., Davis, CA (5/XX–9/XX)

Performed sales work for auto parts store with annual sales exceeding $35 million. Worked

effectively with customers and employees. Maintained a large store inventory using a

computerized inventory system. Supervised and trained sales personnel. Implemented

parts department reorganization for enhanced work flow. Developed effective in-store and

window displays.

Salesperson, Consumer Distributing Company, Woodland, CA (9/XX–4/XX)

Performed general merchandise sales for large catalog chain store. Handled cash, performed

inventory control, and completed clerical tasks. Received quarterly awards for sales performance.

LEADERSHIP Fundraising Chairperson, Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity (dates)

Member, Vietnamese Student Association (dates)

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ANH NGUYENXXX Green StreetSan Francisco, CA 12345(415)48X-XXXXanguyen@ucdavis .edu

OBJECTIVE A career position in sales and marketingEDUCATION Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Economics with a minor in

Communcations UniversityofCalifornia,Davis,June20XX

Participant, Education Abroad Program, Madrid, Spain 20XXSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Threeyearsincreasedresponsibilityinsales • Extensiveandup-to-dateknowledgeofthecomputersoftwareindustry

• Receivedawardsforsalesperformance • ProficientinWord,Excel,emailandInternetExplorerinPCandMacenvironments.

• KnowledgeofVietnameseandSpanish(writtenandspoken)Marketing/Sales •Marketedpersonalcomputerhardwareandsoftware • Developedandimplementedmarketingandadvertisingstrategies • Performedsalesworkforautopartschainstorewithannualsalesexceeding$35million

• Recognizedforimpressivesalesrecordandreceivedquarterlyawardsforoutstandingperformance

• Performedgeneralmerchandisesalesforlargecatalogsalesstore • ParticipatedinnumerouscomputertradeshowsOrganization/Planning • DesignedanddevelopededucationalandentertainmentsoftwareforApplecomputersystem

• Implementedpartsdepartmentreorganizationforenhancedworkflow

• Developedeffectivein-storeandwindowdisplaysCommunication Skills • Communicatedeffectivelywithcustomersandemployees • Revisedpolicymanualsanddevelopedcurriculafortrainingsessions

• SupervisedandtrainedsalespersonnelEMPLOYMENT HISTORY Marketing/Sales Intern,ProgressiveMicroproducts,Sacramento,CA,6/XX–Present

Management Trainee/Salesperson,GrandAuto,Inc.,Davis,CA,5/XX–9/XX

Salesperson,ConsumersDistributingCompany,Woodland,CA,9/XX–4/XXACTIVITIES Fundraising Chairperson, Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity Member, Vietnamese Student Association

A functional resume concentrates on skills you have demonstrated that relate to your stated objective rather than on the jobs you have held . This format is particularly effective if your past work experience is not directly related to your job objective, if you are changingcareers,orifyouareseekingapromotion.Choosebroad“skillcategories”appropriatetothedesiredjobandhowyouhavedemonstratedthosesameskillsinpastpositions/jobs.

Functional Format for Career Position




MARIA GARCIA

Local Address Permanent Address

55 College Drive 1930 Grape Avenue

Davis, CA 95616 Fairfield, CA 94533

(530)75X-XXXXmgarcia@ucdavis .edu

OBJECTIVEResearch position in biochemistry laboratory .

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Biochemistry


Degree expected December, 20XX

SKILLSProtocol design for proteolytic digests SDS-PAGE

Gas chromatography Spectrophotometry

HPLCUV/VIS

Ability to keep accurate laboratory records Computer data analysis

Laboratory animal handling

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Protein Biochemistry Intern,Genentech,Inc.,SanFrancisco,CA.(JunetoSeptember20XX)

Investigated structure-function relationships of interferon . Experiments included the use of limited

proteolitic digests, SDS-PAGE, and HPLC .

Clinical Pathology Intern,DepartmentofClinicalPathology,UniversityofCalifornia,Davis.(March

to June 20XX)Developedabuffersystemforliquidchromatographicisolationofpesticide

metabolites

in urine . Performed gas chromatography on purified samples .

LABORATORY ANIMAL HANDLING EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Helper,AnimalScienceDepartment,UniversityofCalifornia,Davis.(MaytoJuly20

XX)

Maintained murine colony used for transgenic experiments .

POSITION HELD TO FINANCE EDUCATION

Salesperson,Macy’s,Sacramento,CA.(MaytoSeptember20XX)

Provided customer service, engaged in sales transactions, public relations, inventory control and

balanced cash register receipts .

ACTIVITIESPresident, Biochemistry Club

Member,Chicanos/LatinosinHealthEducation

Swimming, intramural basketball

Thecombinationchronological/functionalresumeuseselementsofbothstyles.Thequalifications(areasofeffectiveness)ofthefunctionalresumeremainwithinspecificjob/experiencedescriptions.Thejobs/experiencesarethengroupedandcategorizedto show the strengths in two to four categories . This resume format is effective if at least some of your experience is related to the job objective, and also when the job objective has more than one component and you have experience in these different components (e.g.,technicalandmanagement;salesandorganizational).

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Victoria [email protected] Main StreetDavis, CA 95676(530) 759-1957 Cell

OBJECTIVE:

A full-time software engineering positionEDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science Degree Expected June 20XX, GPA 3.2Computer Science and Engineering, University of California, DavisEXPERIENCE:

Software Development Intern, Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, CA, June 20XX-September 20XX

• Created a prototype in Visual Basic of an instant messaging concept involving multiple topics

• Created a prototype in Active Server Pages and Digital Dashboard for a customized central

webpage of web tools • Evaluated a virtual collaboration tool used by an engineering division • Built a prototype in Visual Basic of the next-generation instant messaging softwareIT Intern, Caltrans, June 20XX-September 20XX • Tested a web-based application used by the unit • Redesigned departmental Word template pages utilized • Provided phone and email support for a web-based computer training program

• Created web pages using Active Server Pages for automating the registrationCOMPUTER SKILLS:Programming Languages: BASIC, C, C++, Java, Java Server Pages, HTML, Perl, Visual Basic,

Active Server Pages, Standard ML Operating Systems: DOS, Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, LinuxPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:Filipino American Society of Architects & Engineers, December 20XXTau Beta Pi National Engineering Honors Society, July - PresentLEADERSHIP:

President (20XX-20XX), Website Programmer (20XX-present), Secretary (20XX-20XX),

Pilipino Americans in Science and Engineering

We use this term to describe a resume that is used to apply for positions in information technology, engineering or consulting . Though the format is similar to other examples in the book we include it to demonstrate ways in which technical skills can be presented .

Students majoring in technical disciplines, e .g . engineering, are encouraged to

include GPA .


Technical



Online ResumesManyWebsiteswillacceptWorddocumentsbutsomerequestthatyoucutandpasteatextversionofyourresume.ResumessubmittedonlinefrequentlygetimportedintoadatabaseknownasanApplicantTrackingSystem or Hiring Management System . This includes resumes posted to employer sites and Internet resume banks.Yourresumewillusuallynotbeseenuntilithasbeenretrievedfromthedatabaseusingkeywordsearchingtechniques.Manyoftheseresumesystemsrequestatextversionofyourresume.Thetextversionisdesignedtobe“read”byacomputerinadditiontoeventuallybeingscreenedbyhumanreaders.

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ANH NGUYEN

Campus999 University Avenue XXX Green Street

Permanent Collegetown, CA 99999 San Francisco, CA 12345

(530) 75X-XXXX (415) 48X-XXXX

[email protected]

OBJECTIVEA career position in sales and marketing

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Managerial Economics, University of California, Davis, June 20XX

Associate of Arts in Business Administration, City College of San Francisco, CA, June

20XX

SKILLSComputer: Proficient in Word, Excel, email and Internet Explorer in PC and Mac

environments.Language: Knowledge of Vietnamese (written and spoken).

Communication: Able to speak and write clearly and convincingly.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Marketing/Sales Intern, Progressive Microproducts, Sacramento, CA (6/XX-Present)

Market personal computer hardware and software. Develop and implement marketing

and advertising strategies. Design and develop educational and entertainment software

for Apple computer system. Participate in numerous computer trade shows.

Management Trainee/Salesperson, Grand Auto, Inc., Davis, CA (5/XX-9/XX)

Performed sales work for auto parts store with annual sales exceeding $35 million.

Worked effectively with customers and employees. Maintained a large store

inventory using a computerized inventory system. Supervised and trained sales

personnel. Implemented parts department reorganization for enhanced work flow.

Developed effective in-store and window displays.

Salesperson, Consumer Distributing Company, Woodland, CA (9/XX-4/XX)

Performed general merchandise sales for large catalog chain store. Handled cash,

performed inventory control, and completed clerical tasks.

LEADERSHIPFundraising Chairperson, Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity (dates)

Member, Vietnamese Student Association (dates)

Some employers are still

usingtheterm“scannable”

resumes . Scannable resumes

are simply older technology .

A text resume can be used

whenever a scannable resume

isrequested.

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EVELYN K. CHOU2100 Pine Tree Grove Lane

Davis, California 95616(530) XXX-XXXX

[email protected]

OBJECTIVE Editorial Assistant at University of California Press

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS• Staff Editor for The Archaeological Review• Trained in expository, media and academic writing• Developed archival system for museum film collection• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, SASS and Macintosh programs

SKILLS

Writing/Editing

• Edited submitted papers for content, coherence, and language usage.• Transferred edited copy from print to Quark and formatted material for publication.• Completed PhD dissertation: currently synthesizing select chapters for publication.

Research

• Developed, implemented and interpreted ten-page questionnaire.• Created sampling techniques including special variant of standard random sample.• Prepared raw data for computer analysis.

Organization/Administration

• Coordinated all aspects of four-day, international professional conference. Developed agenda, scheduled speakers and organized discussion groups.

• Catalogued and curated the American Indian Ethnographic Film Collection for the California Indian Museum.

• Scheduled and coordinated auditions and interviews for performers and technical staff for commercial and industrial film projects.

• Evaluated and contacted prospective clients and talent agencies as production assistant in commercial and industrial film projects.

WORK HISTORY

Teaching Assistant Department of Anthropology, UC Davis, Fall 20XX-PresentAssociate Instructor Department of Anthropology, UC Davis, Summer 20XXCuratorial Intern Gorman Museum, UC Davis, Summer 20XXField Archaeologist Sequoia National Park, CA, 20XX-20XX

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Anthropology, Degree Expected June 20XXUniversity of California, Davis

B.S. Social Sciences, 20XXCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Mark Sanders213 J Street, Apt. 20A, Davis, California 95616

Phone: (530) 890-2100, Email: [email protected]

Objective: Seeking full-time position as an agricultural assistant project manager with AgriPros.

Education:PhD, Food Science, University of California, Davis Degree Expected December 2010 Topic of research: Effects of alternative post-harvest treatments on the microbiological quality of strawberries.

Bsc, Food Technology, University of Freiburg, Germany 2005

Qualifications Summary: • Seven years experience with post-harvest fruit treatments gained through graduate research and family farming

background. • Significant experience interacting with high ranking industry and academic professionals. • Genuine enthusiasm for agricultural trade, and eagerness to gain more experience in this field.

Relevant Coursework:Industrial and Consumer Marketing Intermediate Microeconomics (I&II)Industrial Management Quantitative Methods in EconometricsProject Management Agricultural Policy Analysis (Audited)

Leadership/Management ExperienceInvolvement in the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and IFT Student Association: • Experience at networking/interacting with high-level food science academics and industry professionals on committees

and task forces.Co-chair and Treasurer, of Food Science Graduate Student Association: • Represented Food Science at UC Davis Graduate Student Assemblies • Provided leadership and contact points for Food Science Graduate StudentsSecretary and committee member, Baxter Grant Fund: • Interviewed applicants (students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds) and evaluated grant applications

Organizational/Planning ExperienceCo-chair, Treasurer, Food Science Graduate Student Association • Organized several events, including a major orientation picnic; plus visits by Distinguished IFT Fellows (departmental

tours, catered dinners, campus-wide seminars)Researcher and Assistant Lecturer, Department of Food Technology, Clark-Case University, Australia • Organized on-site short-term certification course for industrial employees, plus other labs, field trips for university

students • Sole responsibility for introductory food technology course

Computer SkillsMacintosh and PC systems Designing presentations with PowerPointWebpage design with Dreamweaver Statistical Packages: SAS, Shazam, MinitabMicrosoft Office Suite

Language SkillsGerman (native speaker) English (fluent) Spanish (conversational ability)

Professional ExperienceResearch Assistant U.C. Davis Department of Food Science Spring 2007 - PresentTeaching Assistant U.C. Davis Department of Food Science Winter 2007Research Assistant U.C. Davis Department of Food Science Summer 2006-Winter 2007Researcher Food Technology Research Center, Australia January-June 2005Assistant Lecturer Univ. of Freiburg Food Technology Depart. December 2003-February 2004Internship Cadbury Foods Inc. Summer 2003

Citizenship Status: Green Card

Functional Format


Advanced Degree Resumes


Advanced Degree Resume

Advanced D. Graduate

1234 Spring Street

(530) 555-1234

Davis, CA 95616

[email protected]

CAREER OBJECTIVE: A position as Project Manager at General Electric Power Systems.

EDUCATION: Master of Business Administration in Finance & International Management—University of

California at Davis, June 20XX

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering—UC Davis, June 20XX

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:

• Specialized in project management, str

ategic planning, research & developme

nt, negotiations,

communications, and networking.

• Experienced in power systems and dist

ributed grid infrastructure industry.

• Innovative R&D engineer with patent a

wards.

• Management and training experience in

production and use of technology for e

ngineers and customers.

• Interested in globalization and internat

ional issues. Speak basic German.

• Values integrity in business practices,

collaborative efforts and a strong work

ethic.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Manager, Business Development

Anuvu, Inc.—Sacramento, California (Career, November 20XX-Present; June 20XX-September 20XX)

• Managed technological/financial develop

ment of PEM hydrogen fuel cell applications in pow

er

systems. • Created complex en

gineering models and financial progra

ms for technology/investment valuatio

n.

• Presented grid infrastructure engineerin

g/financial model to domestic and forei

gn business partners.

• Wrote business plan for a $4.5M OEM hydrogen fuel cell

contract.

• Negotiated contract for product testing

and integration with OEM partner and State T

esting Group.

• Developed network and relationships w

ith Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers.

Research and Development Engineer

Medtronic Vascular, Inc.—Santa Rosa, California (June 20XX-September 20XX)

• Patented mechanical design of device a

nd led project from inception to succes

sful international

clinical use.

• Developed processes, equipment, and

trained personnel for market release of

medical device

product lines.

• Managed production line and personnel

while creating and fabricating support

tooling and equipment.

• Coordinated joint R&D/Manufacturing efforts

to effectively meet company productio

n deadlines.

• Wrote procedures for processes and data

collection for GMP and ISO-900X quality systems.

Total Quality Manager - Intern

Hunter Innovations Inc.—Sacramento, California (June 20XX-December 20XX, June 20XX-December 20XX)

• Organized and led training of Hunter A

ssociates in Quality Control and GMP systems.

• Wrote and implemented Good Manufacturing Practi

ce (GMP) System for FDA regulatory approva

l of

artificial hip joint implant sales and man

ufacturing.

• Designed and programmed componen

ts for CNC lathe and mill manufacturin

g resulting in sales

estimated at $10,000/month for these components.

Project Engineer - Intern

Ames Co. /Fluid Control Systems—Woodland, California (June 20XX-September 20XX)

• Leader of “Introduction to Production”

team and responsible for vendor comm

unications.

• Created and maintained engineering do

cumentation, bill of materials and bill o

f operations.

• Researched and designed prototype bac

kflow check valves and lead pilot prod

uction.

INTERESTS: Basic German, foreign service, rugby.

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ELIZABETH A. [email protected]

Department of Bacteriology 2413 Main StreetUniversity of California, Davis Davis, California 95616(530) 75X-XXXX (530) 55X-XXXX EDUCATION

Ph.D., Microbiology, University of California, Davis. Degree expected Spring 20XX. Dissertation: Analysis of the regulation of leucine biosynthesis by ppGpp in Escherichia coli. Advisor: Dr. Sara Smith.

Master of Science, Microbiology, California State University, Long Beach, August 20XX. Thesis: Restriction endonuclease analysis of the satellite DNA component from two extremely halophilic bacteria. Advisor: Dr. Paul Jones.

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis, June 19XX. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION (Optional)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Doctoral Research, UC Davis, 6/XX - present.

Conceived and optimized novel selection procedures using leu::Mud::lac fusions to isolate 1) mutations in the leucine promoter, and 2) unlinked mutations that give rise to decreased expression of biosynthesis in Escherichia coli. Genetically mapped unlinked mutations. Future work involves analysis in an S-30 in vitro system and cloning of the mutants. Dr. Sara Smith, Department of Bacteriology.

Masters Research, CSU Long Beach, 9/XX - 8/XX.Isolated and characterized the satellite DNA component from Halobacterium sp. by density gradient centrifugation and restriction endonuclease analysis. Dr. Paul Jones, Department of Microbiology.

Research Assistant, Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Long Beach, 9/XX - 9/XX.Collected, maintained and statistically evaluated data for ongoing studies including drug evaluations, immunological studies, iron therapy studies and studies on long-term dialysis patient care. Dr. Khosrow Mirahmadi, Medical Hemodialysis.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Associate-In, Bacteriological Techniques Laboratory, UC Davis, 9/XX - 12/XX.

Lectured on and demonstrated new techniques. Graded laboratory write-ups.

Teaching Assistant, Bacterial Genetics and Physiology Laboratory, UC Davis, 9/XX - 6/XX.Pre-ran experiments and produced detailed protocols for new experiments. Demonstrated techniques and assisted students in everyday laboratory routines. Dr. William Wolff, Department of Microbiology.

ELIZABETH A. SAMUELPage 2

PUBLICATIONSSmith, S., and E. A. Samuel. 19XX. Use of M13mp phages to study gene regulation, structure and function: cloning and recombinational analysis of genes of the E. coli leucine operon. J. Bact.:26: 147.

Samuel, E. A. 19XX. Bacteriological Projects for Biological Sciences 1 Students. (In-house publication)

ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Samuel, E. A., and S. Smith. Use of leu::lac fusions to isolate leucine operon regulatory mutations in Escherichia coli. Presented at the 20XX Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, San Diego, CA.

ACADEMIC SERVICE

- Chairperson, Microbiology Graduate Student Association, UC Davis (20XX - present).- UC Student Representative to the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools

Subcommittee on Research (20XX-20XX). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)- American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

RESEARCH GRANTS

- Co-authored proposal for National Institutes of Health (NIH). Funded $65,000. (Principal Investigator: Don Pruitt, Ph.D.)

HONORS

- Recipient, Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award, UC Davis, May 20XX. REFERENCES

Sara Smith, Ph.D. [email protected] Department of Microbiology, University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616 530-75X-XXXX

Don Pruitt, Ph.D. [email protected] Department of Microbiology, University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616 530-75X-XXXX

Paul Jones, Ph.D. [email protected] Department of Biology, California State University, Long Beach, CA 95616 530-75X-XXXX

William T. Wolff, Ph.D. [email protected] Department of Microbiology, University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616 530-75X-XXXX

Acurriculumvitae(CV)isthenameoftheresumeusedbyindividualsseekingateachingand/orresearchpositioninapostsecondaryinstitution or a high-level research position in industry . For examples of curriculum vitaes that have been converted to resume format,pleasevisittheGrad/PostdoclinkontheICCWebsite.

Curriculum Vitae for Science PositionResum

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Curriculum Vitae for Humanities PositionThe curriculum vitae can vary according to standards within a discipline . The humanities curriculum vitae is similar to Sample 1 but offers a different approach on the first page . Pay particular attention to the list of common support documents below . They may be expectedeveniftheyarenotspecificallyrequested.Ifindoubt,contactthehiringinstitution.

Morgan A. Smith

11223 Lupine Court

Davis, CA 95616

(530) 756-XXXX

[email protected]

EDUCATION Ph.D. Comparative Literature, University of California, Davis, expected June 20XX

Major Field of Study: 17th Century British literature

M.A. Comparative Literature with honors, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI,

June 20XX

B.A. English magna cum laude, San José State University, June 19XX

DISSERTATION

Title: “Three British Poets: A Compar

ative Study of the Conventions Used by

Chaucer, Beaumont

and Fletcher.” The dissertation exami

nes a comparative study of prominent

British poets tracing the

development of mock-heroic and mock-epic conventions in English poetry. Dissertation Advisor:

Samuel C. Lee

DISTINCTIONS

Outstanding Graduate Student Teache

r Award Rhodes Scholar fin

alist

Ph.D. Qualifying Exam passed with di

stinction Jastro Shields Fello

wship

TEACHING AND RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Areas of research specialization includ

e Renaissance and 17th century literature and metaphysical

poetry.• Teaching interests

include...(Visit the web site of the prospective employer and provide a

list of courses you want to teach, including those in the listing.)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Associate Instructor, Department of Comparative Literature, UC Davis, January 20XX-

present. Interpretation of Literature. Developed course syllabus and lectures. Wrote and

evaluated examinations. Held weekly office hours.

Teaching Assistant, Department of English, UC Davis, September 20XX-January 20XX.

Solely responsible for lectures and exam evaluations. Held weekly office hours. Courses included:

Narrative Literature (3 quarters)

Freshman Composition (4 quarters)

Lyric Poetry (upper division, 1 quarter)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

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ROBIN [email protected]

1260 Lake Blvd.Davis, CA 95616(530) 75X-XXXX

EDUCATION M.S. Animal Biology, University of California, Davis, June 20XX. B.S. Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis, June 20XX. A.A. Sacramento City College, June 20XX.

California Community College Credential, Biological and Zoological Sciences, 20XX. Life Science Credential, University of California, Davis, June 20XX.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY • Five years teaching experience at the postsecondary and secondary levels with students

diverse in age, ability and ethnicity. • Areas of teaching competence include Biology, Advanced Placement Biology, Evolution,

Human Physiology, Marine Biology, Family Life and Human Sexuality, among others. • Experienced in developing course curricula as well as executing field trips, laboratory

exercises, and other activities beyond traditional lectures.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Instructor, Ohlone Community College, September 20XX - present. General Biology. Prepared curricula and lectured on the principles of cell biology, animal and

plant structure and function. Wrote manual on biological sciences projects. Arranged field trip to Klamath Wildlife Refuge.

Heredity, Evolution and Society. Taught contemporary issues in evolution and genetics to non-science majors. Revised curriculum and prepared lab manual.

Teacher/Department Head, Sacramento Country Day School, September 20XX - August 20XX. Taught advanced placement courses in Biology and Human Physiology to 95% college-bound

student body. Developed laboratory resources and participated in design of teacher training and evaluation program.

Teaching Assistant, University of California, Davis, January 20XX - June 20XX. Solely responsible for lectures, course syllabi, examinations, and final evaluations. Courses included: Principles of Biology (two quarters)

General Zoology and Laboratory (one quarter)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (Optional—can combine under “Teaching and Related Experience”)

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(Optional)

Curriculum Vitae for Community College Position



BRENDA C. [email protected]

801 J Street #22 (530) XXX-XXXXDavis, CA 95616 http://www.bcleah.com

OBJECTIVE: A teaching position in a second through sixth-grade classroom.

EDUCATION Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with ELL authorization, University of

California, Davis, June 20XX. Master of Arts in Education to be awarded March 20XX.

Bachelor of Science, Geology, San José State University, June 20XX.

EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Silveyville School, Dixon Unified School District, Dixon, CA. 1/XX-3/XX. Second grade classroom. Planned and implemented lessons in science, social science,

language arts and math. Led classroom discussions; prepared and administered exams.

Student Teacher, Waggoner Elementary School, Winters Joint Unified School District, Winters, CA. 9/XX-12/XX. Self-contained culturally diverse fourth-grade classroom. Led weekly informal singing group.

Teacher’s Aide, Birch Lane School, Davis Unified School District, Davis, CA. 1/XX-6/XX. Third grade classroom. Taught small groups in the areas of math and reading. Tutored individual students.

SPECIAL SKILLS • Demonstrated fluency in Spanish (reading, writing and speaking). • Developed enrichment techniques in science with emphasis on experiential learning. • Recognized as an accomplished pianist and violinist. • Interested in coaching basketball, track and cross-country. • Utilized computers for classroom instruction.

COMMUNITY SERVICE Volunteer, National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse Leader, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and 4-H

INTERESTS Creative writing, nutrition, reading, running, cycling and travel.

TRAVEL Lived in Mexico for three months. Traveled throughout Europe and Canada.

Susan B. Anthony [email protected]

1234 Cowell Blvd. #101 (530) XXX-XXXXDavis, CA 95616 http://soe.ucdavis.edu/ss321/anthony

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a junior high or high school English teacher, with an emphasis in teaching English as a Second Language.

EDUCATION • Preliminary Single Subject English Credential with CLAD, University of California, Davis,

expected June 20XX. Masters of Arts in Education expected to be awarded March 20XX. • Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Education, University of California, Davis. Graduated with

Honors in June 20XX.

EXPERIENCE Student Teacher Cordova High School Rancho Cordova, CA 1/XX-5/XX

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. Early-Advanced English Language Development and Senior English 4B class. Planned and implemented California standards-based curriculum in grammar, writing, literature, and oral language. Prepared and administered exams. Participated in parent conferences, school-wide special events and report card preparation. Participated in faculty and department meetings and conferences.

Student Teacher Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High School Sacramento, CA 9/XX-12/XXGrant Joint Union High School District, Title I school. Taught a culturally diverse 8th grade ELD class with a scripted High Point program. Taught a 7th grade English class. Provided lesson plans with consideration for English language learners. Administered benchmark assessments. Provided scaffolding to make the work accessible for all.

Substitute Teacher Grant Joint Union High School District Sacramento, CA 1/XX-6/XX Substitute taught at several junior high schools in the Grant School District. Followed and implemented California standards-based lesson plans. Provided a safe and supportive environment for all children.

Paraeducator Patwin Elementary School Davis, CA 3/XX-6/XXDavis Joint Unified School District. First and second grade classroom. Taught small groups and individuals in reading and writing. Supplied differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students. Prepared lessons that met the divergent needs of students.

Teacher’s Assistant Davis Joint Unified School District Davis, CA 9/XX-3/XXAssisted English teachers in three Davis Senior High School classrooms: 12th grade English, 10th grade Sheltered English, and 11th grade American Literature, and two Holmes Junior High School classrooms: 8th grade GATE English, 7th/8th grade ELL. Volunteered 100+ hours.

SPECIAL SKILLS • Demonstrated ability to speak, write, and read Spanish (Intermediate) • Recognized as an experienced singer, actress, and event planner • Interested in teaching leadership and drama

SERVICE AND INTERESTS Volunteer, Aggie Ambassador Teaching Program. Interests include singing, acting, creative writing, exercising, nutrition, and leadership.

HONORS AND AWARDSDean’s List (six quarters), “Rising Star” awarded for drama, First Place-Undergraduate Research (awarded to top five of 3000 contenders).

Ateachingresumecomparescloselytoacombinationchronological/functionalresume.However,teachingresumesaregenerally longer, with more elaboration on teaching experiences, including the grade level, type of classroom, subjects taught, and materials andmethodsused.Ateachingresumeshouldincludeasectionforhobbiesand/orextracurricularactivities.

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CV Supplement and Grad Skills List

General Skills Particular to Graduate Students

Communication Skills Ability to: write clearly and concisely

listen wellspeak publicly interpret the dynamics of interpersonal relations distinguish fine shades of meaning distinguish verbal and non-verbal messages teach and train counsel and advise serve as resource/referral person

General Research Skills Ability to: retrieve data

acquire data analyze data manipulate data use methodology produce survey work, e.g., develop questionnaires, interview observe classify test hypotheses for acceptance or rejection against known evidence identify and use resources

Technical Skills Ability to: program computers

edit

Field Research Skills Problem-Solving/Analytical/Conceptual Skills Ability to: analyze

reason logically identify problems analyze problems perceive parts in relation to whole see patterns develop theories out of pattern synthesize condense material to its important components manipulate abstract conceptsformulate hypotheses think flexibly impose structure—create order out of “chaos” evaluate programs

Managerial Skills Ability to: supervise

evaluate performance of others assume authority delegate authority manage time establish goalsset objectives motivate people tolerate ambiguity

More Categories and Clarifications

RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Use only if requested or if it serves to clarify preparation. If more than 2-3 lines, substitute “See Addendum I” and attach the addendum.

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES/CONTINUING EDUCATION/STUDY ABROAD: If significant and brief, include under Education. If lengthy, attach it as an addendum.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Follows Education.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY: This section offers a thumbnail sketch of your skills, interests and experiences mentioned throughout your CV (redundancy is good). It includes a list of 4-8 bulleted points (see format on CV sample on page 30). Carefully study the job description and select related items from the following: • Quantify the number of years experience (research,

teaching, industry; part-time counts). • Indicate areas of research specialization. Include significant

outcomes. • Indicate areas of teaching competence. • List technical skills and methods that can be used in the lab

or on the job. • Include noteworthy entries such as number of publications,

textbook chapters, patents, etc. • Draw attention to distinctions or honors. • Subjective comments of a professional nature should be

limited but can be included. Example: comments on collab-orative efforts, other professional interests, work ethic, etc.

PUBLICATIONS: If lengthy, include subheadings such as refereed, non-refereed, textbooks, chapters, technical papers, etc. Distinguish between those in press, submitted, under review, limited distribution, and in preparation. Use biblio-graphic style appropriate for your discipline.

SHOWS/EXHIBITS/PERFORMANCES: Cite works composed, conducted or performed.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS: Include only if you have authored or co-authored the proposal and received funding. Indicate the funding source and the name of the principal investigator.

LANGUAGES: Indicate fluency: reading, writing, speaking.

SUPPORT DOCUMENTS: Cover Letter (Never send a CV without one.) Teaching Philosophy Statement A Statement of Research Goals: Past, Present and

Future Teaching Evaluation Summary A Sample Course Syllabus Publication Reprints Dissertation Abstract Dossier/Credentials Transcripts (Only if requested.)



References for Audrey KimCampus Address Permanent Address1122 Aggie Avenue #33 555 Home StreetDavis, CA 95616 Antioch, CA 9XXXX(530) 757-1212 Messages (415) 48X-XXXXEmail: [email protected]

Anne RobertsonAssociate Director

Sacramento County Planning and Community Development Department

361 Capitol MallSacramento, CA 95XXX

(916) [email protected]

Robert Wood, Ph.D.Director

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency121 Green Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19XXX(215) 71X-XXX ext. XXX

[email protected]

Janet CollierGeneral Manager

Student Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship Program (SLEWS)

University of CaliforniaOne Shields Avenue

Davis, CA 95616(530) 75X-XXXX

[email protected]

Selecting People• Referencesarepeopleyouhaveworked,volunteered,or

interned for such as faculty, current or former supervisors and/orcampusstaff.

• Referencescanincludeadvisors,coaches,mentorsoranyonein a professional position who can speak about your char-acter, skills and work ethic .

• ReferencesshouldNOTbefamily,friends,orpeers.

• Choosepeoplewhohaveknownyouforaminimumof six months . The longer they have known you the better; however, try to choose someone with whom you have interacted in the past year .

• Donotchoosepeoplewhoarenotwellversedonyour background and accomplishments .

• Ifyoumustchoosebetweenseveralpeoplewhoknowyouwell, select those who hold a higher rank in their profession .

If you lIst your emaIl address check It daIly

• Onepersonmaybeappropriateasareferenceforemploy-ment, while another would be better to write a letter of recommendationforgraduate/professionalschoolora scholarship application .

• Alwaysaskpermissionfromyourrecommendersbeforeyouuse their names . Ask your references if they are willing to provide a strong, supportive recommendation .

Try to Meet Face to Face• Anin-personmeetingisbesttoseehowinterestedan

individual is in serving as your reference . Discuss your career goalsandwhatyou’dlikethelettertoreflect.

• Trustyourinstincts—ifthepotentialreferenceseems reluctant, thank the person for meeting with you and leave on a positive note .

Help Your References• Provideyourreferenceswithacopyofyourresumeand

information about the position you are seeking . For a letter of recommendationforgraduate/professionalschoolincludeaone-page summary of any achievements or skills and a state-ment of your future goals as well as a resume .

• Encourageyourreferencestospeaktoyourinterpersonal,leadership, oral and written communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills, and to highlight your initiative and grasp of your field of study .

• Giveyourreferencesampletimetocompletetheirlettersand provide them with pre-addressed stamped envelopes or instructions for online submission .

• Remember—areferenceshouldattesttoyourskilland ability level . Any inconsistencies between what you say in aninterviewandareference’sresponsecouldeliminateyoufrom consideration for the position .

How Many References?• Itisstandardtoprovidethreetofivereferences.Seesample

for how to format a reference list .

Remember• Providereferenceswitharesume.Ifyourequestarecom-mendationforgraduate/professionalschoolincludeaone-page summary of your achievements or skills and a statement of your future goals .

• Giveyourreferencesampletimetocompletetheirletters;provide them with pre-addressed stamped envelopes, or instructions for online submission .

• Followupandletthemknowthestatusofyourplansandsearch .

Adapted from “Letters of Recommendation” by Roseanne R. Bensley, Career Services, New Mexico State University.

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Cover Letters

DON’TsD Useageneric,“onesizefitsall”coverletter.Youshouldwrite

acoverletterthatistargetedtoaspecificjob/organization.

D Write a long, wordy cover letter; one page in length is adequate.Usethecoverlettertoexpanduponskillsandexperiences beyond information contained in your resume .

D Exaggerate your skills or experience .

DOsC Usethesamecolor,paper,andfontyouusedinyourresume.

C Address your cover letter to a specific individual or hiring authority .

C Limit your cover letter to three or four paragraphs and not more than one page .

C Check for typos, proper grammar, and accuracy . If possible askanICCstaffmembertocritiqueyourcover letter before you mail it .

C Reformat and use for e-mail applications .

Return Address City, State, ZIP Telephone with area code Date Name, Title Company Name Street Address City,State,Zipcode

DearMs./Mr.(employer’slastname):

In the first paragraph,tellhowyouheardaboutthejobopeningand/orthenameof the person who told you about the position . Mention the specific job title and say thatyouareenclosingaresumethatshowshowyouarequalifiedforthejob.

In the second paragraph, analyze your background and skills in relationship to the job description . Show how you make a “goodfit”withthisjob/organizationandhowyoucan contribute . Give examples of related experience from your past work, classroom, or extracurricular activities .

In the third paragraph,tellhowyouwillfollowthrough.Forexample,“Iameagerto meet with you to discuss this opportunity . I will be available for an interview at a time convenient to you .”

Sincerely,

Type your name here

Enclosure (refers to your resume)

Cover Letter Format and Content Description

This information can also be set to the left margin.

Sign your name here or use a script font.

Caution: Write about what skills you can bring to the company, not what the organization can do for you.

Show your enthusiasm for the job throughout the cover letter.

Cover Letters When you apply for a job or for specific internships you should attach a cover letter to yourresumeand/orjobapplication.Acoverletterisimportantbecauseit:

• Bridgesthegapbetweenyourresumeandtheemployer.

• Introducesyouandyourresume.

• Explainswhyyouareagoodfitforthisopportunity.

• Promotesyourcandidacyforthejob.

• Canmakethedifferencebetweenlandinganintervieworhavingyourresumediscarded.

COVER LETTER DOS AND DON’TS



Internship Position Letter

Josie Beech

555 A Street

Davis, CA 95616

(530)75X-XXXX

November 10, 20XX

Human Resources Department-Internship Program

National Public Radio

123 Government Street

Washington, DC 20XXX

Dear Human Resources Manager:

Iamseekinganinternshipwith

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duringthewinterquarter.Iam

aJuniorattheUniversityofCa

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degree in American Studies with a minor in Communication . My academic research has sparked my

interest in the way that media is delivered through marketing and advertising . I believe in the

mission of National Public Radio and would like to represent your organization .

This summer while studying abroad I was able to look at American culture from a different

perspective . This increased my appreciation for news delivery that helps its audience to be

informed citizens . I was the only freshman to be elected to the position of Senator for the

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effective communication through all forms of media exchange .

It would be an honor to contribute to National Public Radio through an internship . I am

available beginning January 9th through March 14th . I have attached my resume and look forward

todiscussingthepositionandm

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consideration .

Sincerely,

Josie Beech

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Career Position Letter

Jennifer A. Lee 146LaRueRoad#XXX • Davis,CA95616 • (530)XXX-XXXX • [email protected]

Date

Ms . Emily SmyrnaProactive Consulting50 Streetcar Street, Suite 123San Francisco, CA 94XXX

Dear Ms . Smyrna:

I am writing to apply for the position of Internal Audit Consultant . I learned about this

position from recruiter Grace Chan at a recent company information meeting hosted by Career

RecruitingProgramsatUCDavis.Afterquicklyreviewingmyenclosedresume,Ms.Chan

encouraged me to apply .

AfterspeakingwithMs.Chanaboutmyqualificationsforthisposition,IbelieveIhavethe

academic background, skills, and work experience you seek . I will graduate in June with a

bachelor’sdegreeinInternationalRelations.Ihavealsocompletedcourseworkinbusinessand

gained“handson”experienceinrelevantinternships.IhonedmyleadershipskillsasPresident

oftheUCDavischapterofaninternationalbusinessfraternityandhavestudiedandworkedin

Taiwan . I am fluent in Taiwanese, Mandarin, and Spanish .ThankyouforyourinterestinmyapplicationandyourwillingnesstovisitUCDavisfor

interviews . I look forward to meeting you .Sincerely,

Jennifer A. LeeJennifer A . Lee

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Email Correspondence

Sending and receiving email is simple and fun and provides an opportunity to communicate with friends and family in an informal manner . Emails to prospective employers,

however, should convey the same professional tone as inter-views . Avoid casual or lengthy interactions in business emails and make sure your messages are on topic and written in a clear and concise manner .

Electronic mail is often the preferred communication between internship or job seekers and employers . These guide-lines will assist you in sending effective messages:

• Useasubjectheaderthatisappropriatetothetopic.

• Beprofessionalandbusinesslikeinyourcorrespondence,using Ms . or Mr . If you are unsure, use a job title such as “Director”or“Coordinator.”

• Makesureyouspelltherecipient’snamecorrectly.

• Bebriefinyourmessage—don’toverloadtheemployerwithlotsofquestions.

• Don’tuseemoticons(e.g.,LOL),symbolsorslanginyourbusiness emails .

• Besuretouseappropriatecapitalizationandcorrectgrammar.

• SticktoastandardfontlikeArialorTimesNewRoman, 12-point and avoid wallpapers or multicolored backgrounds .

• Proofreadandspell-checkyouremailbeforesendingandinclude a script font signature of your full name .

• Attachmentstoemailssuchasresumesarenotalwaysreceived or read by employers . Be sure to include the resume in the body of your email as well as in an attach-ment to insure that it is reviewed .

Whenyou’redealingwithaprospectiveemployerthereisnosuchthingasaninconsequentialcommunication.Youremailssay much about you as a person so remember to always present a polished, professional image . While a well-crafted email may not be solely responsible for getting you your dream internship or job, rest assured that an email full of errors will result in you being overlooked .

Adapted from “Email Correspondence” written by John Martalo, a free-lance writer based in San Diego.


InterviewingGetting StartedKnow Yourself The interview is your opportunity to promote yourself to an employer . It is about your ability to tell a story, a story about you . Because of this, it is important to know yourself before beginning the interview process . The more you know about yourself,thebetteryouwillbeattellingyourstory.Youmustbe able to articulate your:

•Values•Skills•Interests•Abilities•Longtermplans

Specifically discuss:

• Howthejobmatcheswithyourprofessionalgoals.

• Howyourskillsandexperienceswillcontributetothejob.

• Specificskillsandanexampleofatimewhenyoudemon-stratedthoseskills;itisn’tenoughtosayyouhavegreatcommunication skills; support that statement with an example .

Review page 4 for a list of assessments that will help youdefineandgiveexamplesofthesequalities.Page14offersa“transferrableskills”checklistthatwillhelpyouidentifytheskills you may want to discuss in the interview .

How to Prepare and PracticeKnow the Organization Research information about the organization . Review the organization’sWebsiteandunderstandthemissionofthecompany.NoteanyimportantdetailsontheWebsite(newproductsorservices,news,acquisitions,etc.)intheeventtheyare mentioned during the interview .

Scanthecompany’sannualreportandcompanyliterature,attend on-campus company information sessions and meet representatives at Internship and Career Fairs . Read area news-papers and industry trade journals, and listen to local and national news to keep informed about trends .

Know the Interview Details YoucancallHRortherecruitertofindouttheinterviewdetails:

• Thestructureandtypeoftheinterview,e.g.,“Isitapanelinterview? Should I bring writing samples to the inter-view?”or“Aretestsacomponentoftheinterview?”(Seepage42).

• Thelengthoftheinterview.“HowmuchtimeshouldIallowfor the interview?” If you are considering scheduling multiple interviews in one day, this will be important to know .

• Accuratedirectionstotheinterviewlocation(usemultiplesources).

Know the Opportunity Effective interview preparation includes dissecting the job description.Useahighlightertoidentifyimportantphrasesand job-specific terminology . Before the interview, contact the recruiter to make sure you have the complete job description .

Review Before the interview, review the highlighted responsi-bilities in the job description and come up with specific

examples of success for each responsibility based on your past experiences .

Reviewyourresumeandbepreparedforquestionsaboutitscontent, specifically:

• Work,volunteerandinternshipexperience

• Education—formalandinformal

• Skills

• Leadershipexperience

Additional preparation tips include: • Bringmultiplecopiesofyourresume(oneforeachinter-

viewer)transcriptsandyourreferences

• Havequestionspreparedfortheinterviewer,toaskattheend of the interview . (Seepage44).

• Dowhatyouneedtosuspendanyconcernsoranxietythatyou have about the job search process in order to promote your best self .

Rehearse

Itisimportanttopracticeansweringquestionsbeforetheinterview (Seepage44 forexamples).Herearesuggestionsfor interview rehearsing:

• Useataperecorder,videocamera,mirror,orotheritemtohelp you practice .

• Eliminate“fillerwords”inyourvocabulary,e.g.,“um,”“like,”and“youknow;”alsolistentohowfastyoutalkandpace your speech accordingly .

• Holdamockinterviewwithfriendsand/orfamily.Askforfeedback about your interview performance .

• Usenotecards.“Studying”fortheinterviewisanotherway to prepare . When using note cards, write a sample questionononesideandjotdownsomekeyphrasesyouwould like to recall on the opposite side . Avoid memo-rized answers that could cause you to stumble .

• Anticipatetheunexpected.Anemployermayaskaques-tionyouhaven’tpreparedfororheard.Ifthishappens,youcanrepeatthequestionaloud,allowingyousometimeto formulate your answer . Try to determine why they are askingthisquestion.Therearenorightorwronginterviewanswers, only better and worse answers . If you need more timetothink,it’sokaytosay“That’sagoodquestion;I’llhave to think about it .”

Take Advantage of Interview Stream The ICC offers a service that allows students to use a computer with a webcam and an Internet connection to record themselves answering some of the most common interviewquestions.Studentscanthenreviewtheiranswersalone, with friends, or with a Coordinator at the ICC . To learn more about this great service, go to:

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Career Fair, so be prepared to answer impromptu inter-viewquestions.Itisusedtodeterminewhetheryourankamong the top candidates meriting further consideration .

• On-site interview. This interview is conducted at a company facility . Often this is a second interview . If travel is involved, the company may offer to pay for your expenses . Keep receipts and carefully follow the guidelines provided by the company for all expenses .

• Interview over a meal. This interview usually takes place inarestaurantsetting.Mannerscount!

• Phone interview. Some companies conduct phone inter-views in order to screen candidates . Make sure you are inaquietlocation,abletofocusonthecallandspeakclearly . Have your resume, job description, references and notes by the phone . If using a cell or portable phone, make sure your batteries are charged and you are in a location where you have good reception .

The interview also may vary in size:

• One-on-one interview. One interviewer and one inter viewee, is the most common interview experience . Youmayhaveindividualinterviewswithseveralmembersof an organization .

• Panel interview. The interviewee is interviewed by a committee, usually between 2-6 people . It is important to make eye contact with all interviewers on the interview panel and shake each of their hands at the beginning and end of the interview .

• Group interview.Youandotherintervieweesare interviewed simultaneously . The interviewers take turns askingeachpersonquestionswhiletheothergroup members observe . Show your listening skills by paying attention to what others say during the interview and try not to repeat their responses . Also be prepared for group projects . If your group is assigned a project, use this opportunity to show your leadership skills by keeping the group on track and completing the project .

• Group Panel.Youandotherintervieweesareinterviewedbyapanel/committee.Theinterviewingpanelcanbelargein size, depending on the number of interviewees . Again, listentowhatotherssaysoyoudon’trepeattheirresponses.

Day of the Interview It is likely you will be nervous before your interview .

Here are some tips for the interview day:

• Personal hygiene. Shower and be well groomed .

• Leave time for mishaps. Traffic, road construction, flat tire; think of the things that could go wrong and leave time in the event that something does happen .

• Eat prior to the interview to avoid a growling stomach .

• Be courteous to all employees at the interview loca-tion. Youdon’tknowwhowillbeinterviewingyou,sobepolite and pleasant to everyone including the receptionist and service workers . If you are rude to anyone—even a janitor—that information will, more than likely, get back to the interviewer .

What to Wear What you wear to an interview makes a lasting impression and affects the direction of your interview . Wear clothing that isclean,pressedandbusinesslike.Inmostcases,“businesslike”translates to a suit . If you are uncertain about what to wear to an interview, call HR to find out what the typical work attire isanddressoneleveluporlookatthecompany’sWebsitetolearnmoreaboutthecompanyculture.You’llwanttohaveacoupleofinterviewingoutfitssoyou’llhaveachangeoptionifasked back for a second interview .

Tips • Pressedclothes,nowrinkles.

• Cleanandpolishedshoes.Noopentoedortennisshoes.

• Nylonsordarksocks.

• Minimaljewelry.Nofacialpiercings,covertattoos.

• Nosleevelessclothing,spaghettistraps,baremidriffs,orlow-cut blouses .

• Nottootightorshort—skirtsshouldbejustabovetheknee when seated .

• Men—wearawhitet-shirtunderdressshirt.

• Golightonthecologne/perfumeordonotuseatallsincesome people have fragrance allergies .

• Nogumchewingattheinterview!

• Before interview, turn off cell phone. Not vibrate.

To Stay Within a Budget Research consignment stores in the area, e .g ., All Things Right and Relevant . Consider a versatile blazer and two matching trousers or skirts . Learn to mix and match with shirts and accessories . This is a cost effective option that provides interview variety .

In an Emergency Packan“interviewemergencybag”tohaveinyourcarwithmints, mouthwash, map, comb, extra nylons, and cell phone . Youmaywanttobringanextrashirt/blouseandtieifyouhavemultipleinterviewsinaday(incaseofamishapwhenyoudon’thavetheopportunitytoreturnhome).

References Prepareyourreferencesheetbeforetheinterview.Yourrefer-ences should be the only information on a single sheet of paper with a heading that includes your name and address . Be sure to includeatleastthreereferences.Youshouldcontactyourrefer-ences to let them know about your interviews, and email an updated copy of your resume and the job description to them asacourtesy.Prepareyourreferencestodiscussyourquali-ties that relate best to the new position . Be prepared to present yourreferencesheetineachinterviewifrequested.

Different Types of Interviews • Screening. This interview takes place at either the on-

campusrecruitingoffice(attheBuehlerAlumniCenter)orattheemployer’soffice,andusuallylasts30-45minutes.A brief screening may take place at the Internship and

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Behavioral Interview Questions.Thesequestionsarebasedon the theory that your past behavior is a key indicator of yourfutureperformance.Doyourhomework!Reviewyourbackground, and look for examples from class projects, work experience, leadership activities and community service illus-trating your talents, problem solving abilities, communication and leadership skills and professional demeanor . Think of situ-ations in your past that did not go well . Think of what you did to resolve the situation, and what you learned from it . (Seeboxonpage43formoreinformation).

Case Study Interview Questions.Thesequestionsgiverecruitersanopportunitytoobservehowwellyouthinkonyourfeet.Youwillbepresentedacomplexquestionandaskedtofindasolu-tion.Forexample,“HowmanypeopleareusingtheInternetrightnow?”or“Howmanyairplanesarecurrentlyintheair?”Inthistypeofquestion,therecruiterislookingforinsightsaboutyouranalyticalandproblemsolvingskills.It’sexpectedthatyouthinkout loud, walking the recruiter through your thought process .

At the End of the Interview During and at the close of an interview you will have an opportunitytoaskquestions.Remember,interviewsgobothways . They will interview you to see if you are a right fit for the company, but you should take the same opportunity to see if the companyisagoodfitforyou.Askstrategicquestionsthathelpyou assess the fit of the job for you or highlight your knowledge about the company or position . (Seepage44foralistofpossiblequestions).Questionsrelatedtosalary,benefits,vaca-tion time and schedule can wait until the employer initiates the conversation or you are offered the position .

Do • Leavetheinterviewerwithapositiveimageofyoubeing

confident, enthusiastic and courteous .

• Asktherecruiterwhenyoucanexpecttobecontacted.

• Re-emphasizeyourinterestintheposition.

• Askforabusinesscard—makesureyouhavetheinter-viewer’sname(oraskthereceptionist).

• Arrive early . Plan to arrive at the interview site approxi-mately 15 minutes before your scheduled interview . If you arrive earlier, wait in your car . Do not be late! If you find you will be late, call and let the interviewer know .

The Interview Process • Casual conversation. The interview begins with light

conversation meant to make the interviewee feel at ease . Typicalquestionsinclude:“Howwasthetraffic?”and“Didyou find us easily?”

• Down to business. The actual interview begins with the interviewer describing the position and organization . Listen for any recent changes and how the recruiter refers totheposition.Don’taskanyquestionsattheendoftheinterviewaddressedbytherecruiterduringthis“pre-interview time .”

• Employerwillaskquestionsaboutskills,education,training and work history . Many standard or behavioral basedinterviewquestionswillbeasked.( See pages 43and44).

• Youshouldbeselectiveabouttheexperiencesyoupresentand always emphasize the positive, but NEVER exaggerate or falsify information .

• Showconfidenceinyourresponses,eveniftheyaskaboutaskillorexperienceyoudon’tpossess(example:“Ihavenot worked with that particular software package but have worked with similar packages such as _____ and feel confidentIcanlearnthisprograminminimaltime”).

• Whenaskedaboutyourweaknesses,donotrevealamajorflaw and be cautious about revealing a personal problem . Talk about an area you would like to improve and mentionthestepsyou’vetakentoimproveitaswellastheresults;ormentionaweaknessyou’veovercomeandhowyou did it .

• Betruthfulaboutyourwillingnesstotravelorrelocate.

Different Types of Interview Questions Recruiters have a limited amount of time to interview you and assess your suitability for the job and company fit . They oftendrawfromvarioussetsofquestionsincludingtraditional,behavioralandcaseinterviewquestions.Fortunately,youcanprepareandpracticeforallthreetypesofquestions.

Traditional Interview Questions.Thesequestionsseekinsightintowhoyouare,yourexperience(educational,work,andleadership)andhowyouwouldfitintothejoband organization . (Seepage44forexamples).

Interview TipWhile you will need to rehearse answers for an inter-view, remember: An interview is a business conversation . Avoidansweringaninterviewquestionwithamemorizedresponse!Shareinformationanddetailbeyondwhatyousummarized in your resume .

Illegal Interview Questions Itisillegalforpotentialemployerstoaskquestions regarding your race, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion, marital or family status, age, disabilities, ethnic background, and country of origin . If you feel that youhavebeenaskedanillegalquestionyoucanchoose to answer it, politely decline to answer it, or answer the “intent”ofthequestion.Forinstance,ifasked,“Wherewereyou/yourparentsborn?”Youcouldrespond,“Iwould prefer not to answer that, but I can legally work in theUnitedStates.”ConsultwithanICCstaffmemberorvisittheUSEqualEmploymentOpportunityCommissionWeb site at www.eeoc.gov for more information as wellasexamplesofillegalquestionsandpossiblewaystorespond.PleasereportanyillegalquestionstoCareerRecruiting Programs .

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Tips for the Behavioral Interview BehavioralInterviewquestionsassesshowyouhaveactedinpastsitu-ations, with the idea that past performance is a key indicator of your future efforts .

How to Prepare 4 Review past experiences that reflect positively on your behavior

includingworksituations,coursework(especiallyproject-basedorwithteams),campusactivities,communityserviceand leadership experience .

4 Jot down ideas about each experience and examine your role . How did you handle problems, show initiative, and contribute to the outcome?

4 UsetheS.T.A.R. method to help you form an example:•Situation•Task/Problem•Action•Result

4 Selectsomechallengingexperiences(mostbehavioralquestionsareaboutchallengingexperiencesordifficulttimes).Remember,employers are also investigating how you dealt with problems, failures, difficult teammates or supervisors . Focus on your strengths and positive attributes, without complaining or criti-cizing others .

4 Expecttheemployertoaskanopen-endedquestionaboutapastexperiencesandthencontinuetoaskquestionsthatrevealanyofthe following:

• communication skills • leadership •organizationalability • analytical and problem solving skills • your decision-making process • cooperativeand/orcompetitivenature • initiative • flexibility • creativity 4 Behonest.Don’texaggerate.Youranswerswillbereviewedfor

consistency . 4 Practice . Draw from several types of experiences to show depth . 4 Remembertoturnanyinterviewquestionintoabehavioralanswer

with an example . 4 ExamplesofBehavioralInterviewquestionscanbefoundat

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Example of a Behavioral Interview Question and Response:Interviewer:“Givemeanexampleofatimewhenyoutooktheinitiativeto improve a project .”

Possible Response Using the S.T.A.R. Method:“AsaPeerAdvisorattheInternshipandCareerCenter(Situation),studentsoftenaskedmehowtofindjobopportunitiesinbusiness(Task/Problem).SinceI was also curious about my future in this industry and had taken a Web-authoring class, I asked my supervisor if I could create a Web site linked to our home page discussing many of the different business options(Action).Afterdevelopingthesite,Isharedtheonlineresourcewith the professional staff at the ICC . They were so pleased with the resource that they now refer students to the site during their advising sessions(Result).”

Expecttheinterviewertoprobewithadditionalquestions:“Howdidyouprioritize this additional work load? How did you decide what options to include?WherecanIseethiswebpage?”Youneedtobeabletobackupyour statements .

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• Shaketherecruiter’shand,andsincerelythankher/himforconsideringyou.

• Send a thank-you letter within 24 hours. Refer to the interview, the knowledge you gained about the position and organization and yourqualificationsandinterest.Anemailthankyou is appropriate . (Seepages37and39).

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poorly .

• Askforfeedbackonyourinterviewingstyle.

Salary • Waitfortheinterviewertobringupthetopic

ofsalary,benefitsandsick/vacationtime.

• Youcanaskaboutsalaryifyouhavebeenoffered a job without the salary package being disclosed .

• Whenaskedhowmuchyouexpecttoearn,always state the market range, not a single figure.VisittheSalary/LaborMarketlinksonthe ICC Web site: icc.ucdavis.edu to find this information . When researching, take into account different aspects such as loca-tion . While the Internet has helpful salary information, often the best sources on salaries are current employees within your industry . Youcanalsodiscusssalaryquestionswiththeadvisors at the ICC .

• Ifyouareofferedasalarythatisunaccept-able to you, respond with a counter offer, supporting your offer with market salary figuresandyourqualifications.Knowbeforeyou make your counter offer if you are willing to walk away from the job offer if your counter is not accepted .

• Alwaysapproachnegotiationwithtactandintegrity .

Variation on the Traditional Interview Model Some employers are beginning to rely on methodsotherthan(orinadditionto)theinter-viewinmakinghiringdecisions.Youmaybeasked to:

• submitorevaluateawritingsampletotheemployer .

• makeapresentationtotheinterviewcommittee(oftenusingelectronicmedia.)

• takeapersonalityassessmenttoevaluatepotential fit with a particular position .

• engageinanactivesimulationorassessmentto demonstrate problem solving capabilities .

• communicatewithemployersviaphone,Skype or other technological means .


Review books on “interview questions” in our Internship and Career Center Library, 215 South Hall, UC Davis:There are many resources to help you with tough interviewquestions,andothertipsonpreparingfortheinterview .

Employers May Ask You... • Tellmeaboutyourself.(Thisquestiongetsaskedthe

majorityofthetime—expectit.) • Whydidyouchoosetointerviewwithourorganization? • Describeyouridealjob. • Definesuccess.Failure. • Ofwhichthreeaccomplishmentsareyoumostproud? • Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouwereinaleadership

position . • Whatskillsorideasdoyoubringtoajobthatanother

candidate may not be able to offer? • Wheredoyouwanttobeinfiveyears? • Whydidyouchooseyourmajor? • WhydidyouchoosetoattendUCDavis? • Inwhichcampusactivitiesdidyouparticipate? • Whichclassesdidyoulikemost?Least?Why? • Whatjob-relatedskillshaveyoudeveloped? • Whatdidyouenjoymostaboutyourmostrecent

employment? • Givemeanexampleofatimeinwhichyouprovideda

solution to an employer . • Howdoyouthinkaformersupervisorwoulddescribe

your work? • Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhavepersuadedothersto

adopt your ideas .

• Whatkindofsupervisordoyouprefer? • Describeyourexperienceworkinginateam. • Howdoyouorganizeandplanmajorprojects? • Describeyourcommunicationstyle. • Tellusaboutyourexperienceworkingindiversework

environments .

You May Ask Employers... • WhattypesofassignmentsmightIexpectinthefirst

six months on the job? • Whatwillthefirstthreeweeksbelike?Istraining

provided? • Whatdoyoulikebestaboutyourjob/company? • Whatproducts(orservices)areinthedevelopmentstage

right now? • Doyouhaveplansforexpansion? • Whatcharacteristicsdotheachieversinthiscompany

seem to share? • Istherealotofteam/projectwork? • Whatareyourgrowthexpectationsforthenextyear? • Howdoyoufeelaboutcreativityandindividuality? • Inwhatwaysisacareerwithyourcompanybetterthan

one with your competitors? • Whatisthelargestsinglechallengefacingyourstaff

(department)rightnow? • Wheredoesthispositionfitintotheorganizational

structure? • Whatisthenextstep?WhenshouldIexpecttohearfrom

you or should I contact you? • Howwouldyoudescribethemanagementstyleinthis

company/department? • Wheremightapersonwhohasbeeninthisposition

expect to be in five years?

Remember that this is a time to show what you know about the company. Ask questions that highlight your knowledge e.g.:“InoticedonyourWebsitethatteamworkisacorevalueofyour company . How often to employees work in teams versus independently?”

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Second Interviews, Interviews over Meals, and More...The information presented here will assist you in successfullycompletingyourinitial/screeninginterview.For more detailed information on interviewing topics such as second interviews, interviews over meals, and dressing for success; talk to an ICC coordinator or go to the ICC Web site at icc.ucdavis.edu .

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Factors in Accepting a Job OfferItcanbeconfusingtodeterminewhatjobofferisbestforyou,especiallyifthisisyourfirst“realjob”outofcollege.Listedbeloware aspects of a career or job choice that can make the difference between your satisfaction and dissatisfaction in a position .

Consider each factor below in relation to your personal preferences and needs . In addition, see career resources at https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/students/jobsandcareers.htm and https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/students/lifeafterdavis.htm to help you find additionalinformationaboutanindustryoroccupation.YoucanalsotalktoanadviserattheInternship&CareerCenter(ICC)forfurtherdiscussion.Themoreinformationyouhave,thebetterdecisionyoucanmakeforyourself.Goodluck!

Indicate with a “+” or “-” sign whether an occupation satisfies your preferences for each factor.

Advancement Opportunities + • Whataremychancesofmovingupinthefieldororganization? • Whatisthetypicalwaytoadvance? • AmIwillingandabletodowhatittakestoadvance?

Hours • Whataretheusualhours?Isitfull-timeorpart-time?Includeweekends? -

Interests • WouldIlikethistypeofworkenoughtomakeitacareer? +

License Requirements N/A • Arecertificatesorlicensesrequired? • CanIqualifyforthem?

Outlook for the Job + • Whataremychancesforfindingworkinthisfieldinthefuture? • Aretheremanyjobopeningsnow?Wherearethey? • WillIbecompetitive?

Physical Capability + • AmIphysicallyabletodothiskindofwork?

Skills + • DoIpossesstheskillsandabilitiesneededtoentertheoccupation?

Could I develop them? Would I enjoy using these skills?

Tasks Performed + • Whattasksareperformedinthejob? • WouldIbeprimarilyworkingwithpeople,information,orthings?

Is that what I want to do? • ArethesethekindofpeopleIliketohelp,serve,orbearound?

Training and Education + • AmIwillingandabletogetthetrainingrequired? • DoIhavethetimeandmoneyneededfortraining/education?

Values + • Isthisworkcompatiblewithmylifepriorities? • Willthiskindofworkhelpmereachmylong-rangegoals?

Wages - • Whatsalarydoesanentrylevelpersoninthepositionearn? • Istherepotentialforhigherearningslater? • Whataretheorganization’spoliciesforfinancialpromotions? • Whatkindofbenefitsdoestheofferinclude?Vacation?Sickleave?

Financial Need + • WillIearnenoughtocovermylivingexpensesandbillseverymonth?

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Managing the Stress of the Job Search

One of the most surprising things many recent grads discover about the job search is that it can take longer than expected . They may have friends who luckily

stepped right into a job straight out of college and may start toquestiontheirownabilitytofindwork.Whatmanyjobseekersdon’tknowisthateveninagoodeconomy,ajobsearch can typically take between three to six months and, in a more challenging job market, even longer . Job search, in and of itself, is a stressful activity and when a job search stretches on longer than expected, stress can increase with the pressures of looming student loan payments and our family and our own expectations .

Here are some practical guidelines on how to view the job search and minimize stress levels:

• Itisoftensaidthatjobsearchisanumbersgame.Ittakes15no’sforevery1yes.Don’tgetdiscouragedbyrejec-tion . Stay focused and positive and remind yourself that youhaveanexcellenteducationandgoodskills.Youwillfind a job – it takes getting the word out to everyone you knowthatyou’relooking,submittinglotsofresumesandremaining positive .

• Thinkbackonthetimesyoufacedatoughprojectorfinal exam . What stress management strategies did you

usetohelpyougetthroughthesituation?Usethosesametechniquesnow.Herearesomeideas:

4 Takegoodcareofyourself:getadequaterestandexercise.Ifyouphysicallyfeelbetter,you’llmentallyfeel better .

4 Learn to distinguish things you can change from those beyond your control .

4 Think positively – remember the glass is half full vs . half empty approach .

4 Find support from family and friends . Talk to someone else you know who is also looking for a job andagreetobejobsearch“buddies”.Havingsomeoneto compare notes with and encourage and be encour-aged by is a good way to keep things in perspective .

4 If you feel overwhelmed and unable to deal with stress, find help through on campus and community resources . CAPS - Counseling and Psychological Services can assist currently enrolled students and provide referrals for alumni http://caps.ucdavis.edu . If you move outside the local area, contact the psychological counseling office of any major university for local referrals .

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