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Career Searching Guidelines
Today we will cover… Organization presentations Resumes Cover Letters, Thank You/Follow-Up Letters Interviewing- Do’s and Don’ts Internships
Resumes
What is a resume? Why write a resume? When creating your resume, what goals should you keep in mind?
Full Name Email address Rutgers University		        Home Address  Campus Address 		        Phone number Resumes The Heading
Resumes- The Body EDUCATION   University	               City, State Bachelor of Science in (MAJOR), Minor in (MINOR) May 20xx, x.x/4.0 EXPERIENCES - Internships, part-time, summer jobs, volunteer, extracurricular activities, course projects Transferable Skills- acquire and apply to future Interpersonal Communication Leadership Organizational
Case 1- Management and Supply Chain Responsibilities of Managers include: Plan, direct, coordinate activities Analyze problems, make decisions, delegate assignments, train staff Case 1: You are applying for a position within the Hotel/Restaurant industry as an intern. Group 3- Management: Complete the “Resume Heading”, “Education” Group 5- Supply Chain: Complete one experience Construct the ideal resume for each scenario*
THE Groups Group 1: Accounting Justin, Jamie, Dan, Ben Group 2: Finance Will, Mosum, Antonio, Jun, Nina Group 3: Management Katrina, Mike, Paul, Doug, Harsh Group 4: Marketing Sam, Kirstie, David, Melody Group 5: Supply Chain Management Derrick, Danielle, Alan, Shivani
Case 2: Finance Finance involves: Money management: investment, borrowing, fund-raising Prepare financial reports to satisfy requirements Develop information that analyzes the financial status of a company Case 2: You are applying for a Financial Analyst interning position (determine company value, analyze and guide business and individuals in making investment decisions, etc.) Group 2- Finance: Add two relevant experiences Assuming this student in still attending RU*
Relevant Courses 6 – 10 directly related to career interest Skills Computer, professional, technical Activities Clubs, volunteer Honors Dean’s List, Scholarships, Awards
Resume- Do’s and Don’ts
Cover, Thank You/Follow-Up Letters Purpose of a cover letter: -provide the company with information about your interests, strengths, attitude, and background. Types of cover letters: -follow-up -application for an advertised position -general interest in employment opportunities -interest in internship opportunities Format options: -Email -Hard copy
Cover Letter- Heading The heading depends on what format you are using: (Hard cover example)			(Email example) Your Street Address			Date (MM/DD/YY) City, State Zip Code			Mr./Ms./Dr. First & Last Name Phone Number				Company Name Email Address				Company Address 						Person’s email address Date (MM/DD/YY) Mr./Ms./Dr. First & Last Name Title Company Name Company Address
1st Paragraph ,[object Object]
How you learned about the position
What position you are interested in
Personalize it if you met the person before
By simply reading the first paragraph, the employer should be able to decipher what position and field of interest you are interested in,[object Object]
2nd Paragraph ,[object Object]
Show your knowledge of the company
Explain why someone like you is suitable (briefly describe your related experiences and skills that qualify you)
Mention that you have enclosed or attached  your resume/reference list/etc. to this document.,[object Object]
Provide the employer with information on your availability to be contacted if they have any questions or comments
Thank the employer for his/her considerationSincerely, First and Last name

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Career Search Guidelines: Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviews & Internships

  • 2. Today we will cover… Organization presentations Resumes Cover Letters, Thank You/Follow-Up Letters Interviewing- Do’s and Don’ts Internships
  • 4. What is a resume? Why write a resume? When creating your resume, what goals should you keep in mind?
  • 5. Full Name Email address Rutgers University Home Address Campus Address Phone number Resumes The Heading
  • 6. Resumes- The Body EDUCATION University City, State Bachelor of Science in (MAJOR), Minor in (MINOR) May 20xx, x.x/4.0 EXPERIENCES - Internships, part-time, summer jobs, volunteer, extracurricular activities, course projects Transferable Skills- acquire and apply to future Interpersonal Communication Leadership Organizational
  • 7. Case 1- Management and Supply Chain Responsibilities of Managers include: Plan, direct, coordinate activities Analyze problems, make decisions, delegate assignments, train staff Case 1: You are applying for a position within the Hotel/Restaurant industry as an intern. Group 3- Management: Complete the “Resume Heading”, “Education” Group 5- Supply Chain: Complete one experience Construct the ideal resume for each scenario*
  • 8. THE Groups Group 1: Accounting Justin, Jamie, Dan, Ben Group 2: Finance Will, Mosum, Antonio, Jun, Nina Group 3: Management Katrina, Mike, Paul, Doug, Harsh Group 4: Marketing Sam, Kirstie, David, Melody Group 5: Supply Chain Management Derrick, Danielle, Alan, Shivani
  • 9. Case 2: Finance Finance involves: Money management: investment, borrowing, fund-raising Prepare financial reports to satisfy requirements Develop information that analyzes the financial status of a company Case 2: You are applying for a Financial Analyst interning position (determine company value, analyze and guide business and individuals in making investment decisions, etc.) Group 2- Finance: Add two relevant experiences Assuming this student in still attending RU*
  • 10. Relevant Courses 6 – 10 directly related to career interest Skills Computer, professional, technical Activities Clubs, volunteer Honors Dean’s List, Scholarships, Awards
  • 11. Resume- Do’s and Don’ts
  • 12. Cover, Thank You/Follow-Up Letters Purpose of a cover letter: -provide the company with information about your interests, strengths, attitude, and background. Types of cover letters: -follow-up -application for an advertised position -general interest in employment opportunities -interest in internship opportunities Format options: -Email -Hard copy
  • 13. Cover Letter- Heading The heading depends on what format you are using: (Hard cover example) (Email example) Your Street Address Date (MM/DD/YY) City, State Zip Code Mr./Ms./Dr. First & Last Name Phone Number Company Name Email Address Company Address Person’s email address Date (MM/DD/YY) Mr./Ms./Dr. First & Last Name Title Company Name Company Address
  • 14.
  • 15. How you learned about the position
  • 16. What position you are interested in
  • 17. Personalize it if you met the person before
  • 18.
  • 19.
  • 20. Show your knowledge of the company
  • 21. Explain why someone like you is suitable (briefly describe your related experiences and skills that qualify you)
  • 22.
  • 23. Provide the employer with information on your availability to be contacted if they have any questions or comments
  • 24. Thank the employer for his/her considerationSincerely, First and Last name
  • 26. What Questions to Expect and Ask? Why did you apply for this position with this company? What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses? How long will you stay with us? What qualities have you liked and disliked in your boss? Describe an experience you had where there was a conflict and how did you resolve it? 6. Do you have any questions? - What were the qualities about this company that appealed to you? - What are some initial assignments interns are expected to work on? - Tell me about your training program.
  • 27. Case 4: Marketing Marketing involves: From developing ideas for a product to selling it Brand marketing, advertising, sales promotion, market research, sales and retailing Case 4: You are applying for a position as a Personal Sales Representative for an insurance company. Group 4- Marketing: Come up with five questions you would expect to be asked during an interview Make sure these questions revolve around the skills Marketing majors are require to have*
  • 29. Internships It is time to start thinking about internships
  • 30. What is an internship? A professional learning experience Combines academic learning with real world responsibilities Advantages- great for resume, gain real exposure and experience, expands your network, possibility for full-time employment upon graduation