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Oh hello there.
Oh hello there.
       hi.
I’m Jessi.
Jessi Braverman
And...
(drum roll, please)
OK.
           I guess I can make do
             with guitar strums




(drum roll, please)
I would like to be
I would like to be
 your new intern.
Please.
Please.
Pretty Please.
What?
The cherries on top aren’t convincing enough?
Well, then.
Perhaps, we should discuss
Perhaps, we should discuss
    why I am qualified
Perhaps, we should discuss
    why I am qualified
   for this internship....
Your Super Star
Writing Intern:
Your Super Star
                  Writing Intern:
•   Loves to write. Loves to learn.

•   Has a communications-related academic background.

•   Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion.

•   Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills

•   Gives serious consideration to details.

•   Engages in social media platforms.

•   Possesses a quirky sense of humor.

•   Would be given extra credit for WordPress experience.
I love to write.
I love to write.




• website copy
• blogs posts
• tweets
• status updates
I love to write.




• website copy     • press releases
• blogs posts      • news updates
• tweets           • articles
• status updates   • interviews
I love to write.




• website copy     • press releases   • journaling
• blogs posts      • news updates     • writing exercises
• tweets           • articles         • short stories
• status updates   • interviews       • letters & cards
I love to write.




• website copy     • press releases   • journaling          • literary analysis
• blogs posts      • news updates     • writing exercises   • field notes
• tweets           • articles         • short stories       • term papers
• status updates   • interviews       • letters & cards     • speeches
I love to write.




• website copy     • press releases   • journaling          • literary analysis
• blogs posts      • news updates     • writing exercises   • field notes
• tweets           • articles         • short stories       • term papers
• status updates   • interviews       • letters & cards     • speeches

                                I love it all.
Oh, and I’m also a voracious reader
Oh, and I’m also a voracious reader
   (I firmly believe this makes me a stronger writer.)
I love to learn.
I love to learn.
In the past year, I’ve learned to:
deliver media training to professional cyclists.
rock climb.
bake gluten-free blackberry muffins.
plant soybeans.
I learned to use keynotes
I learned to use keynotes
 to create this slideshow.
I had a lot of fun with it.
     (Can you tell?)
I had a lot of fun with it.
     (Can you tell?)
Your Super Star
Writing Intern:
Your Super Star
                  Writing Intern:
•   Loves to write. Loves to learn.

•   Has a communications-related academic background.

•   Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion.

•   Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills

•   Gives serious consideration to details.

•   Engages in social media platforms.

•   Possesses a quirky sense of humor.

•   Would be given extra credit for WordPress experience.
I attended Northwestern’s
Medill School of Journalism
for TWO YEARS
before transferring to the School of Education and Social Policy
I am five credits shy of
my Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern.
I plan to finish my degree locally.
    (Likely in communications)
I plan to finish my degree locally.
    (Likely in communications)
I will be taking a writing course this summer at
              Washington University.
So, while I am not currently pursuing a degree.
So, while I am not currently pursuing a degree.


     I am still pursuing higher education.
(That counts for something, doesn’t it?)
Your Super Star
Writing Intern:
Your Super Star
                  Writing Intern:
•   Loves to write. Loves to learn.

•   Has a communications-related academic background.

•   Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion.

•   Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills

•   Gives serious consideration to details.

•   Engages in social media platforms.

•   Possesses a quirky sense of humor.

•   Would be given extra credit for WordPress experience.
Writing has always been
Writing has always been
my strength and my passion.
Writing has always been
my strength and my passion.
Let’s consider some anecdotal evidence.
At the age of 6, I told my family that I would one day
        write the next great American novel.
At the age of 6, I told my family that I would one day
        write the next great American novel.
As a fourth grader, I started a school newspaper
           at my elementary school.
As a fourth grader, I started a school newspaper
           at my elementary school.
In high school, the essay I wrote for my Northwestern application
     was included in a “how to” college application handbook.
In high school, the essay I wrote for my Northwestern application
     was included in a “how to” college application handbook.
In high school, the essay I wrote for my Northwestern application
     was included in a “how to” college application handbook.
Essay subject?
A Pencil.
Plus, my GRANDMA pretty much thinks
   I am the most gifted writer around.
(You’re welcome to call her as a reference.)
Your Super Star
Writing Intern:
Your Super Star
                  Writing Intern:
•   Loves to write. Loves to learn.

•   Has a communications-related academic background.

•   Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion.

•   Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills.

•   Gives serious consideration to details.

•   Engages in social media platforms.

•   Possesses a quirky sense of humor.

•   Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
Now, I know you may be
 surprised to hear this
But...
I have excellent research skills
               and
excellent critical thinking skills.
I have excellent research skills
                &
excellent critical thinking skills.
I have excellent research skills
                &
excellent critical thinking skills.
Bet you didn’t see that one coming.
Did you?
My desire to know stuff
means I am conducting research
   and analyzing my findings
      ALL THE TIME.
My desire to know stuff
means I am conducting research
   and analyzing my findings
      ALL THE TIME.
My desire to know stuff
means I am conducting research
   and analyzing my findings
      ALL THE TIME.
My desire to know stuff
means I am conducting research
   and analyzing my findings
      ALL THE TIME.
My desire to know stuff
means I am conducting research
   and analyzing my findings
      ALL THE TIME.
My desire to know stuff
means I am conducting research
   and analyzing my findings
      ALL THE TIME.
The New York Times iPhone App
 is one of my latest obsessions.
The New York Times iPhone App
 is one of my latest obsessions.
Last Friday, I used the New York Times iPhone app
to read an article about same-sex albatross pairs.
Last Friday, I used the New York Times iPhone app
to read an article about same-sex albatross pairs.
Last Friday, I used the New York Times iPhone app
   to read an article about same-sex albatross pairs.




          The article asks: “Can Animals Be Gay?”
It looks at the elaborate mating behavior these same-sex pairs
    engage in as they incubate eggs and rear chicks together.
It looks at the elaborate mating behavior these same-sex pairs
    engage in as they incubate eggs and rear chicks together.
I was intrigued.
So...
I started with a
basic google search.
I started with a
basic google search.
   I’m an excellent google stalker.
        Um, I meant searcher.
I started with a
basic google search.
   I’m an excellent google stalker.
        Um, I meant searcher.
I started with a
basic google search.
  I’m an excellent google searcher.
        Um, I meant searcher.
Google search:
Google search:
Google search:
Same sex albatross pairs
Relevant findings included:
Relevant findings included:
      •   An article in a nature magazine
Relevant findings included:
      •   An article in a nature magazine

      •   An academic abstract from a
          biology journal
Relevant findings included:
      •   An article in a nature magazine

      •   An academic abstract from a
          biology journal

      •   A short video clip from Fox News
Relevant findings included:
      •   An article in a nature magazine

      •   An academic abstract from a
          biology journal

      •   A short video clip from Fox News

      •   Links to the original NYT article
          and other related links within a
          “sexpert” advice column
Relevant findings included:
      •   An article in a nature magazine

      •   An academic abstract from a
          biology journal

      •   A short video clip from Fox News

      •   Links to the original NYT article
          and other related links within a
          “sexpert” advice column

      •   A transcript from a Radio Australia
          interview
Relevant findings included:
      •   An article in a nature magazine

      •   An academic abstract from a
          biology journal

      •   A short video clip from Fox News

      •   Links to the original NYT article
          and other related links within a
          “sexpert” advice column

      •   A transcript from a Radio Australia
          interview

      •   A blurb on a blog that covers
          culturally-significant “gossip”
I read them all.
and quickly too.
I am a fast reader.
(This allows me to be thorough under deadline)
I am a fast reader.
(This allows me to be thorough under deadline.)
The quick google search
satisfied my “need to know
       ” on this one.
The quick google search
satisfied my “need to know” on this one.
When a quick google search
      doesn’t cut it,
  I have other options.
When a quick google search
      doesn’t cut it,
  I have other options.
When a quick google search
                         doesn’t cut it,
                     I have other options.


 Deep Web                    Library                 Twitter
(google scholar)       (endless possibilities)   (hashtag searches)
I was interested enough in the original NYT article,
   that I told some friends about it that evening.
I was interested enough in the original NYT article,
   that I told some friends about it that evening.
I was interested enough in the original NYT article,
   that I told some friends about it that evening.
Sometimes the best opportunity
     for research and critical thinking
   is simply sharing ideas with others.
satisfied my “need to know” on this one.
Sometimes the best opportunity
     for research and critical thinking
   is simply sharing ideas with others.
satisfied my “need to know” on this one.
Sometimes the best opportunity
     for research and critical thinking
   is simply sharing ideas with others.
satisfied my “need to know” on this one.
Your Super Star
Writing Intern:
Your Super Star
                  Writing Intern:
•   Loves to write. Loves to learn.

•   Has a communications-related academic background.

•   Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion.

•   Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills.

•   Gives serious consideration to details.

•   Engages in social media platforms.

•   Possesses a quirky sense of humor.

•   Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
“Details” is my middle name.
“Details” is my middle name.
  (And hyperbole is a useful literary technique.)
I understand that the big picture
        the big picture
I understand that the big picture
          only works
        the big picture
When the small details
have been isolated and considered.
         the big picture
When the small details
have been isolated and considered.
         the big picture
When the small details
have been isolated and considered.
         the big picture
Your Super Star
Writing Intern:
Your Super Star
                  Writing Intern:
•   Loves to write. Loves to learn.

•   Has a communications-related academic background.

•   Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion.

•   Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills.

•   Gives serious consideration to details.

•   Engages in social media platforms.

•   Possesses a quirky sense of humor.

•   Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
I use social media platforms
             on a daily basis
for both personal and professional use.
I use social media platforms
             on a daily basis
for both personal and professional use.
I use social media platforms
             on a daily basis
for both personal and professional use.
Here, I am twittering live updates
         on-site at a bike race.
for both personal and professional use.
Here, I am twittering live updates
        on-site at a bike race

for both personal and professional use.
Here, I am twittering live updates
         on-site at a bike race
         on behalf of my team.
for both personal and professional use.
I work with Team Vera Bradley Foundation.
     Team Vera Bradley Foundation is.
  for both personal and professional use.
(A Professional Women’s Cycling Team)
is a Professional Women’s Cycling Team.
 for both personal and professional use.
I’m the Communications Director.
   Team Vera Bradley Foundation is.
for both personal and professional use.
I’m the Communications Director.
   Team Vera Bradley Foundation is.
                  (me)
for both personal and professional use.
As Communications Director,
     I use social media:
As Communications Director,
     I use social media:
As Communications Director,
     I use social media:
As Communications Director,
     I use social media:
•   to communicate with
    current riders, sponsors
    and fans
As Communications Director,
     I use social media:
•   to communicate with
    current riders, sponsors
    and fans

•   to connect with the
    cycling community
As Communications Director,
     I use social media:
•   to communicate with
    current riders, sponsors
    and fans

•   to connect with the
    cycling community

•   to meet potential new
    sponsors and fans
As Communications Director,
     I use social media:
•   to communicate with
    current riders, sponsors
    and fans

•   to connect with the
    cycling community

•   to meet potential new
    sponsors and fans

•   to inform the media
As Communications Director,
     I use social media:
•   to communicate with        •   to fundraise for and
    current riders, sponsors       raise awareness of
    and fans                       breast cancer research

•   to connect with the
    cycling community

•   to meet potential new
    sponsors and fans

•   to inform the media
As Communications Director,
     I use social media:
•   to communicate with        •   to fundraise for and
    current riders, sponsors       raise awareness of
    and fans                       breast cancer research

•   to connect with the        •   to report live updates
    cycling community              from team events

•   to meet potential new
    sponsors and fans

•   to inform the media
As Communications Director,
     I use social media:
•   to communicate with        •   to fundraise for and
    current riders, sponsors       raise awareness of
    and fans                       breast cancer research

•   to connect with the        •   to report live updates
    cycling community              from team events

•   to meet potential new      •   to expand our potential
    sponsors and fans              fan base

•   to inform the media
As Communications Director,
     I use social media:
•   to communicate with        •   to fundraise for and
    current riders, sponsors       raise awareness of
    and fans                       breast cancer research

•   to connect with the        •   to report live updates
    cycling community              from team events

•   to meet potential new      •   to expand our potential
    sponsors and fans              fan base

•   to inform the media        •   to announce contests
One of my most successful
     social media initiatives
was our Facebook Fan Fundraiser.
One of my most successful
     social media initiatives
was our Facebook Fan Fundraiser.
One of my most successful
     social media initiatives
was our Facebook Fan Fundraiser.
Proceeds were to benefit our title sponsor:
 The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer
     the team acquired in a 24-hour period.
Proceeds were to benefit our title sponsor:
 The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer
     the team acquired in a 24-hour period.
I approached a team sponsor
 and asked him to donate $1 for every Facebook Fan
the team acquired in our first 24-hours on Facebook.
I approached a team sponsor
 and asked him to donate $1 for every Facebook Fan
the team acquired in our first 24-hours on Facebook.
I approached a team sponsor
 and asked him to donate $1 for every Facebook Fan
the team acquired in our first 24-hours on Facebook.
I approached a team sponsor
          He agreed.
the team acquired in a 24-hour period.
(yes!)
So...when I launched the Team’s Facebook page,
        I announced our the fundraiser
            on Facebook and Twitter.
So...when I launched the Team’s Facebook page,
          I announced the fundraiser
           on Facebook and Twitter.
So...when I launched the Team’s Facebook page,
          I announced the fundraiser
           on Facebook and Twitter.
I asked our riders and staff members
to use their personal social networks
   to promote the fundraiser, too.
Within 24 hours of our Facebook debut,
         we had 576 Facebook fans
and raised $637 for breast cancer research.
Within 24 hours of our Facebook debut,
         we had 576 Facebook fans
and raised $637 for breast cancer research.
Within 24 hours of our Facebook debut,
         we had 576 Facebook fans
and raised $638 for breast cancer research.
Within 24 hours of our Facebook debut,
             we had 576 Facebook fans
    and raised $638 for breast cancer research.




(The extra funds raised came from a $2/fan power hour)
I approached a team sponsor
      Pretty neat, huh?
the team acquired in a 24-hour period.
Your Super Star
Writing Intern:
Your Super Star
                  Writing Intern:
•   Loves to write. Loves to learn.

•   Has a communications-related academic background.

•   Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion.

•   Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills.

•   Gives serious consideration to details.

•   Engages in social media platforms.

•   Possesses a quirky sense of humor.

•   Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
I sort of think
a quirky sense of humor
       is like porn.
I sort of think
a quirky sense of humor
       is like porn.
I sort of think
a quirky sense of humor
       is like porn.
I sort of think
I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it.
I sort of think
I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it.
I sort of think
I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it.
She’s not going swimming.
She’s not going swimming.




                            It’s not Halloween.
She’s not going swimming.




                She introduced herself as
                      Little Vampire



                                       It’s not Halloween.
She’s not going swimming.




                She introduced herself as
                      Little Vampire



                                       It’s not Halloween.
She’s not going swimming.




                She introduced herself as
                      Little Vampire



                                       It’s not Halloween.
She’s not going swimming.




                She introduced herself as
                      Little Vampire



                                       It’s not Halloween.
Quirky.
Your Super Star
Writing Intern:
Your Super Star
                  Writing Intern:
•   Loves to write. Loves to learn.

•   Has a communications-related academic background.

•   Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion.

•   Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills.

•   Gives serious consideration to details.

•   Engages in social media platforms.

•   Possesses a quirky sense of humor.

•   Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
While I am not yet fluent in WordPress,
 I have become close to conversant
While I am not yet fluent in WordPress,
       I am close to conversant.
Unless you subscribe to the belief that
close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades,
I believe some brownie points are in order.
Unless you subscribe to the belief that
close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades,
I believe some brownie points are in order.
Unless you subscribe to the belief that
close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades,
I believe some brownie points are in order.
Unless you subscribe to the belief that
close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades,
I believe some brownie points are in order.
YUM!
Alright, let’s review quickly...
Your Super Star
Writing Intern:
Your Super Star
                  Writing Intern:
•   Loves to write. Loves to learn.

•   Has a communications-related academic background.

•   Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion.

•   Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills.

•   Gives serious consideration to details.

•   Engages in social media platforms.

•   Possesses a quirky sense of humor.

•   Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
And,
 I:
And,
                              I:
•   Love to write. Love to learn.

•   Have a communications-related academic background.

•   Consider writing to be both a strength and a passion.

•   Demonstrate excellent research and critical thinking skills.

•   Give serious consideration to details.

•   Engage in social media platforms.

•   Possess a quirky sense of humor.

•   Might be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
We could be the perfect match!
And, I haven’t even told you yet
about passion for queso and mad foosball skills.
And, I haven’t even told you yet
about my passion for queso and my mad foosball skills.
And, I haven’t even told you yet
about my passion for queso and my mad foosball skills.
I figured I should save something
        for the interview.
I figured I should save something
        for the interview.

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integrity cover letter slideshow (5)

  • 7. OK. I guess I can make do with guitar strums (drum roll, please)
  • 8. I would like to be
  • 9. I would like to be your new intern.
  • 12. What?
  • 13. The cherries on top aren’t convincing enough?
  • 14.
  • 17. Perhaps, we should discuss why I am qualified
  • 18. Perhaps, we should discuss why I am qualified for this internship....
  • 20. Your Super Star Writing Intern: • Loves to write. Loves to learn. • Has a communications-related academic background. • Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion. • Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills • Gives serious consideration to details. • Engages in social media platforms. • Possesses a quirky sense of humor. • Would be given extra credit for WordPress experience.
  • 21. I love to write.
  • 22. I love to write. • website copy • blogs posts • tweets • status updates
  • 23. I love to write. • website copy • press releases • blogs posts • news updates • tweets • articles • status updates • interviews
  • 24. I love to write. • website copy • press releases • journaling • blogs posts • news updates • writing exercises • tweets • articles • short stories • status updates • interviews • letters & cards
  • 25. I love to write. • website copy • press releases • journaling • literary analysis • blogs posts • news updates • writing exercises • field notes • tweets • articles • short stories • term papers • status updates • interviews • letters & cards • speeches
  • 26. I love to write. • website copy • press releases • journaling • literary analysis • blogs posts • news updates • writing exercises • field notes • tweets • articles • short stories • term papers • status updates • interviews • letters & cards • speeches I love it all.
  • 27. Oh, and I’m also a voracious reader
  • 28. Oh, and I’m also a voracious reader (I firmly believe this makes me a stronger writer.)
  • 29. I love to learn.
  • 30. I love to learn. In the past year, I’ve learned to:
  • 31. deliver media training to professional cyclists.
  • 35.
  • 36.
  • 37. I learned to use keynotes
  • 38. I learned to use keynotes to create this slideshow.
  • 39. I had a lot of fun with it. (Can you tell?)
  • 40. I had a lot of fun with it. (Can you tell?)
  • 42. Your Super Star Writing Intern: • Loves to write. Loves to learn. • Has a communications-related academic background. • Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion. • Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills • Gives serious consideration to details. • Engages in social media platforms. • Possesses a quirky sense of humor. • Would be given extra credit for WordPress experience.
  • 43. I attended Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism
  • 45. before transferring to the School of Education and Social Policy
  • 46. I am five credits shy of my Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern.
  • 47. I plan to finish my degree locally. (Likely in communications)
  • 48. I plan to finish my degree locally. (Likely in communications)
  • 49. I will be taking a writing course this summer at Washington University.
  • 50. So, while I am not currently pursuing a degree.
  • 51. So, while I am not currently pursuing a degree. I am still pursuing higher education.
  • 52. (That counts for something, doesn’t it?)
  • 54. Your Super Star Writing Intern: • Loves to write. Loves to learn. • Has a communications-related academic background. • Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion. • Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills • Gives serious consideration to details. • Engages in social media platforms. • Possesses a quirky sense of humor. • Would be given extra credit for WordPress experience.
  • 56. Writing has always been my strength and my passion.
  • 57. Writing has always been my strength and my passion.
  • 58. Let’s consider some anecdotal evidence.
  • 59. At the age of 6, I told my family that I would one day write the next great American novel.
  • 60. At the age of 6, I told my family that I would one day write the next great American novel.
  • 61. As a fourth grader, I started a school newspaper at my elementary school.
  • 62. As a fourth grader, I started a school newspaper at my elementary school.
  • 63. In high school, the essay I wrote for my Northwestern application was included in a “how to” college application handbook.
  • 64. In high school, the essay I wrote for my Northwestern application was included in a “how to” college application handbook.
  • 65. In high school, the essay I wrote for my Northwestern application was included in a “how to” college application handbook.
  • 67.
  • 69. Plus, my GRANDMA pretty much thinks I am the most gifted writer around.
  • 70. (You’re welcome to call her as a reference.)
  • 72. Your Super Star Writing Intern: • Loves to write. Loves to learn. • Has a communications-related academic background. • Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion. • Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills. • Gives serious consideration to details. • Engages in social media platforms. • Possesses a quirky sense of humor. • Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
  • 73. Now, I know you may be surprised to hear this
  • 75. I have excellent research skills and excellent critical thinking skills.
  • 76. I have excellent research skills & excellent critical thinking skills.
  • 77. I have excellent research skills & excellent critical thinking skills.
  • 78. Bet you didn’t see that one coming.
  • 80. My desire to know stuff means I am conducting research and analyzing my findings ALL THE TIME.
  • 81. My desire to know stuff means I am conducting research and analyzing my findings ALL THE TIME.
  • 82. My desire to know stuff means I am conducting research and analyzing my findings ALL THE TIME.
  • 83. My desire to know stuff means I am conducting research and analyzing my findings ALL THE TIME.
  • 84. My desire to know stuff means I am conducting research and analyzing my findings ALL THE TIME.
  • 85. My desire to know stuff means I am conducting research and analyzing my findings ALL THE TIME.
  • 86.
  • 87. The New York Times iPhone App is one of my latest obsessions.
  • 88. The New York Times iPhone App is one of my latest obsessions.
  • 89. Last Friday, I used the New York Times iPhone app to read an article about same-sex albatross pairs.
  • 90. Last Friday, I used the New York Times iPhone app to read an article about same-sex albatross pairs.
  • 91. Last Friday, I used the New York Times iPhone app to read an article about same-sex albatross pairs. The article asks: “Can Animals Be Gay?” It looks at the elaborate mating behavior these same-sex pairs engage in as they incubate eggs and rear chicks together.
  • 92. It looks at the elaborate mating behavior these same-sex pairs engage in as they incubate eggs and rear chicks together.
  • 93.
  • 95. So...
  • 96. I started with a basic google search.
  • 97. I started with a basic google search. I’m an excellent google stalker. Um, I meant searcher.
  • 98. I started with a basic google search. I’m an excellent google stalker. Um, I meant searcher.
  • 99. I started with a basic google search. I’m an excellent google searcher. Um, I meant searcher.
  • 102. Google search: Same sex albatross pairs
  • 104. Relevant findings included: • An article in a nature magazine
  • 105. Relevant findings included: • An article in a nature magazine • An academic abstract from a biology journal
  • 106. Relevant findings included: • An article in a nature magazine • An academic abstract from a biology journal • A short video clip from Fox News
  • 107. Relevant findings included: • An article in a nature magazine • An academic abstract from a biology journal • A short video clip from Fox News • Links to the original NYT article and other related links within a “sexpert” advice column
  • 108. Relevant findings included: • An article in a nature magazine • An academic abstract from a biology journal • A short video clip from Fox News • Links to the original NYT article and other related links within a “sexpert” advice column • A transcript from a Radio Australia interview
  • 109. Relevant findings included: • An article in a nature magazine • An academic abstract from a biology journal • A short video clip from Fox News • Links to the original NYT article and other related links within a “sexpert” advice column • A transcript from a Radio Australia interview • A blurb on a blog that covers culturally-significant “gossip”
  • 110.
  • 111. I read them all.
  • 113. I am a fast reader. (This allows me to be thorough under deadline)
  • 114. I am a fast reader. (This allows me to be thorough under deadline.)
  • 115. The quick google search satisfied my “need to know ” on this one.
  • 116. The quick google search satisfied my “need to know” on this one.
  • 117. When a quick google search doesn’t cut it, I have other options.
  • 118. When a quick google search doesn’t cut it, I have other options.
  • 119. When a quick google search doesn’t cut it, I have other options. Deep Web Library Twitter (google scholar) (endless possibilities) (hashtag searches)
  • 120. I was interested enough in the original NYT article, that I told some friends about it that evening.
  • 121. I was interested enough in the original NYT article, that I told some friends about it that evening.
  • 122. I was interested enough in the original NYT article, that I told some friends about it that evening.
  • 123. Sometimes the best opportunity for research and critical thinking is simply sharing ideas with others. satisfied my “need to know” on this one.
  • 124. Sometimes the best opportunity for research and critical thinking is simply sharing ideas with others. satisfied my “need to know” on this one.
  • 125. Sometimes the best opportunity for research and critical thinking is simply sharing ideas with others. satisfied my “need to know” on this one.
  • 126.
  • 128. Your Super Star Writing Intern: • Loves to write. Loves to learn. • Has a communications-related academic background. • Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion. • Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills. • Gives serious consideration to details. • Engages in social media platforms. • Possesses a quirky sense of humor. • Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
  • 129. “Details” is my middle name.
  • 130. “Details” is my middle name. (And hyperbole is a useful literary technique.)
  • 131. I understand that the big picture the big picture
  • 132. I understand that the big picture only works the big picture
  • 133. When the small details have been isolated and considered. the big picture
  • 134. When the small details have been isolated and considered. the big picture
  • 135. When the small details have been isolated and considered. the big picture
  • 137. Your Super Star Writing Intern: • Loves to write. Loves to learn. • Has a communications-related academic background. • Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion. • Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills. • Gives serious consideration to details. • Engages in social media platforms. • Possesses a quirky sense of humor. • Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
  • 138. I use social media platforms on a daily basis for both personal and professional use.
  • 139. I use social media platforms on a daily basis for both personal and professional use.
  • 140. I use social media platforms on a daily basis for both personal and professional use.
  • 141. Here, I am twittering live updates on-site at a bike race. for both personal and professional use.
  • 142. Here, I am twittering live updates on-site at a bike race for both personal and professional use.
  • 143. Here, I am twittering live updates on-site at a bike race on behalf of my team. for both personal and professional use.
  • 144. I work with Team Vera Bradley Foundation. Team Vera Bradley Foundation is. for both personal and professional use.
  • 145. (A Professional Women’s Cycling Team) is a Professional Women’s Cycling Team. for both personal and professional use.
  • 146. I’m the Communications Director. Team Vera Bradley Foundation is. for both personal and professional use.
  • 147. I’m the Communications Director. Team Vera Bradley Foundation is. (me) for both personal and professional use.
  • 148. As Communications Director, I use social media:
  • 149. As Communications Director, I use social media:
  • 150. As Communications Director, I use social media:
  • 151. As Communications Director, I use social media: • to communicate with current riders, sponsors and fans
  • 152. As Communications Director, I use social media: • to communicate with current riders, sponsors and fans • to connect with the cycling community
  • 153. As Communications Director, I use social media: • to communicate with current riders, sponsors and fans • to connect with the cycling community • to meet potential new sponsors and fans
  • 154. As Communications Director, I use social media: • to communicate with current riders, sponsors and fans • to connect with the cycling community • to meet potential new sponsors and fans • to inform the media
  • 155. As Communications Director, I use social media: • to communicate with • to fundraise for and current riders, sponsors raise awareness of and fans breast cancer research • to connect with the cycling community • to meet potential new sponsors and fans • to inform the media
  • 156. As Communications Director, I use social media: • to communicate with • to fundraise for and current riders, sponsors raise awareness of and fans breast cancer research • to connect with the • to report live updates cycling community from team events • to meet potential new sponsors and fans • to inform the media
  • 157. As Communications Director, I use social media: • to communicate with • to fundraise for and current riders, sponsors raise awareness of and fans breast cancer research • to connect with the • to report live updates cycling community from team events • to meet potential new • to expand our potential sponsors and fans fan base • to inform the media
  • 158. As Communications Director, I use social media: • to communicate with • to fundraise for and current riders, sponsors raise awareness of and fans breast cancer research • to connect with the • to report live updates cycling community from team events • to meet potential new • to expand our potential sponsors and fans fan base • to inform the media • to announce contests
  • 159. One of my most successful social media initiatives was our Facebook Fan Fundraiser.
  • 160. One of my most successful social media initiatives was our Facebook Fan Fundraiser.
  • 161. One of my most successful social media initiatives was our Facebook Fan Fundraiser.
  • 162. Proceeds were to benefit our title sponsor: The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer the team acquired in a 24-hour period.
  • 163. Proceeds were to benefit our title sponsor: The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer the team acquired in a 24-hour period.
  • 164. I approached a team sponsor and asked him to donate $1 for every Facebook Fan the team acquired in our first 24-hours on Facebook.
  • 165. I approached a team sponsor and asked him to donate $1 for every Facebook Fan the team acquired in our first 24-hours on Facebook.
  • 166. I approached a team sponsor and asked him to donate $1 for every Facebook Fan the team acquired in our first 24-hours on Facebook.
  • 167. I approached a team sponsor He agreed. the team acquired in a 24-hour period.
  • 168.
  • 169. (yes!)
  • 170. So...when I launched the Team’s Facebook page, I announced our the fundraiser on Facebook and Twitter.
  • 171. So...when I launched the Team’s Facebook page, I announced the fundraiser on Facebook and Twitter.
  • 172. So...when I launched the Team’s Facebook page, I announced the fundraiser on Facebook and Twitter.
  • 173. I asked our riders and staff members to use their personal social networks to promote the fundraiser, too.
  • 174. Within 24 hours of our Facebook debut, we had 576 Facebook fans and raised $637 for breast cancer research.
  • 175. Within 24 hours of our Facebook debut, we had 576 Facebook fans and raised $637 for breast cancer research.
  • 176. Within 24 hours of our Facebook debut, we had 576 Facebook fans and raised $638 for breast cancer research.
  • 177. Within 24 hours of our Facebook debut, we had 576 Facebook fans and raised $638 for breast cancer research. (The extra funds raised came from a $2/fan power hour)
  • 178. I approached a team sponsor Pretty neat, huh? the team acquired in a 24-hour period.
  • 180. Your Super Star Writing Intern: • Loves to write. Loves to learn. • Has a communications-related academic background. • Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion. • Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills. • Gives serious consideration to details. • Engages in social media platforms. • Possesses a quirky sense of humor. • Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
  • 181. I sort of think a quirky sense of humor is like porn.
  • 182. I sort of think a quirky sense of humor is like porn.
  • 183. I sort of think a quirky sense of humor is like porn.
  • 184. I sort of think I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it.
  • 185. I sort of think I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it.
  • 186. I sort of think I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it.
  • 187.
  • 188. She’s not going swimming.
  • 189. She’s not going swimming. It’s not Halloween.
  • 190. She’s not going swimming. She introduced herself as Little Vampire It’s not Halloween.
  • 191. She’s not going swimming. She introduced herself as Little Vampire It’s not Halloween.
  • 192. She’s not going swimming. She introduced herself as Little Vampire It’s not Halloween.
  • 193. She’s not going swimming. She introduced herself as Little Vampire It’s not Halloween.
  • 196. Your Super Star Writing Intern: • Loves to write. Loves to learn. • Has a communications-related academic background. • Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion. • Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills. • Gives serious consideration to details. • Engages in social media platforms. • Possesses a quirky sense of humor. • Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
  • 197. While I am not yet fluent in WordPress, I have become close to conversant
  • 198. While I am not yet fluent in WordPress, I am close to conversant.
  • 199. Unless you subscribe to the belief that close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, I believe some brownie points are in order.
  • 200. Unless you subscribe to the belief that close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, I believe some brownie points are in order.
  • 201. Unless you subscribe to the belief that close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, I believe some brownie points are in order.
  • 202. Unless you subscribe to the belief that close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, I believe some brownie points are in order.
  • 203. YUM!
  • 204. Alright, let’s review quickly...
  • 206. Your Super Star Writing Intern: • Loves to write. Loves to learn. • Has a communications-related academic background. • Considers writing to be both a strength and a passion. • Demonstrates excellent research and critical thinking skills. • Gives serious consideration to details. • Engages in social media platforms. • Possesses a quirky sense of humor. • Will be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
  • 208. And, I: • Love to write. Love to learn. • Have a communications-related academic background. • Consider writing to be both a strength and a passion. • Demonstrate excellent research and critical thinking skills. • Give serious consideration to details. • Engage in social media platforms. • Possess a quirky sense of humor. • Might be given brownie points for WordPress experience.
  • 209. We could be the perfect match!
  • 210. And, I haven’t even told you yet about passion for queso and mad foosball skills.
  • 211. And, I haven’t even told you yet about my passion for queso and my mad foosball skills.
  • 212. And, I haven’t even told you yet about my passion for queso and my mad foosball skills.
  • 213. I figured I should save something for the interview.
  • 214. I figured I should save something for the interview.

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