Preparing for Your Externship Application

1. Preparing for YourExternship Application Susan Boettcher Winter 2017

2. What to Prepare • Resume: 1 to 2 pages • Reference Information • Cover letter • Unofficial Transcript

3. Resume Tips: sections Objective (Optional) Education Clinical Experience Relevant Experience Other Experience Awards (Optional) Skills

4. OBJECTIVE Optional May include: Position, location, population, specializations EX: OBJECTIVE: Speech language pathology internship working with adults in an acute hospital.

5. EDUCATION • Degree being earned, expected graduation date • University name • Program name • Academic Honors

6. EDUCATION – EX: • Education • Masters of Science (Communication Disorders and Sciences) Expected June 2013 • University of Oregon, Eugene, OR • Bachelor of Arts (Speech and Hearing Sciences) June 2011 • Portland State University, Portland, OR • Bachelor of Arts (Spanish) June 2007 • University of Oregon, Eugene, OR • Bachelor of Architecture June 2007 • University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

7. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Format: Position Title, Location, City, State (Abbreviate) Dates • May include name of Supervisor and phone number here* • Bullet point statements: skills used, details • Begin statements with action verb • http://career.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/files/action_verbs.pdf

8. EXPERIENCE • Clinical Hours 200+ anticipated by Winter 2010 • University of Oregon Speech-Language Hearing Clinic (January 2010-Present) • Supervisor: Gina Griffiths CCC-SLP • Individual 1 year 4 months post operation for removal of Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal brain tumors • Implemented Sustained Attention Training (Attention Process Training) • Incorporated aspects of self-awareness and self-regulation • Administered Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) • Implemented reading comprehension strategy (SQ3R) • University of Oregon Speech-Language Hearing Clinic-Cottage Grove Placement (January 2010-Present) • Supervisor: Gina Wadsworth CCC-SLP • 13 Elementary School aged children (first-fifth grade) with speech and language goals • Implemented narrative based language intervention • Implemented traditional articulation therapy • Implemented grammar goals to supplement classroom curricula • Administered the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF-4) • ETC…

9. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Other experience working with desired population/ex: • Artz Center for Developmental Health, Portland, OR January 2010-2011 • Participated in an observational internship where I observed SLP’s working with clients weekly • Assisted with clinical tasks such as making flash cards for the clients to take home and performing routine office cleaning/maintenance tasks • ESL Teacher, Busan, South Korea February 2008-July 2009 • Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to students from 3 years old through adult in Busan, South Korea. • Mount Hood Community College ESL Teacher, Portland, OR Fall 2007 • Taught conversation English skills to adult immigrants from Mexico and Russia twice a week

10. OTHER EXPERIENCE • List jobs in one-line entries to show work history • EX: • OTHER EXPERIENCE Legal Assistant: Diane Frost Wiscarson, P.C., Portland, OR (2008-2009) • Substitute Teacher: Vancouver School District, Vancouver, WA (2008) • Assistant Manager: Paradise Bakery, Portland, OR (2007) • Volunteer Coach: Special Olympics, Wenachee, WA (2004-2005)

11. SKILLS • Include technical & language skills • EX: • Language: • Intermediate Spanish • Computer: • Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Word Processing • Professional: • Competent self- manager who excels in both independent and group projects requiring strong organizational and problem solving skills • Employment background in public contact positions necessitating exceptional communication skills • Adaptable individual who learns assigned tasks readily and strives to increase efficiency

12. AWARDS EX: AWARDS Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader Award 2012 Winner Student Ethics Essay, ASHA 2012

13. Resume: General Tips • Margins: ¾” to 1” • Font size: • Name – 14 pt, bolded • Text – 10-12 pt • Section headers: all CAPS, bolded

14. Cover Letters • Write in body of email • Type of externship sought • Preparedness level (EX: Seeking externship, graduating from UO June ’15; have completed __ practicum hours) • Desired population • Special experiences

15. Cover Letters - Pinpoint service area of general interest - Indicate some interest in specialty EX: -working with clients in need of AAC systems -working with TBI (wide vs narrow)

16. Cover Letters: questions to answer Why them? research the organization, comment on why you are interested in it Why you? specific experiences and training desirable work attributes

17. Cover Letters 1st paragraph: What, Who • 2nd paragraph: Details, examples • 3rd paragraph: Why + closing

18. Valuable Skills • Second language, especially Spanish • Experience with various disabilities • Experience with all age groups • Culturally competent • Understanding of socio-economic status

19. Career Center Services • Resume Review • Cover Letter Review • Career Counseling • Call 346-3235 for appointment • http://career.uoregon.edu/

20. Observation • Show up on time. • Dress appropriately. • Ask questions at appropriate times and in the appropriate quantity. • Look interested throughout the day. • Know your place – do not offer information to a patient/family unless asked. • Make it easy to host you – look like a team member they would want to have.

21. Interviewing • Be sure to prepare. Know answers to commonly asked questions. • (How to Nail the Job Interview, ASHA Leader, May 2015. http://leader.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=2290917) • Answers should be concise – do not ramble, be professional. • Ask for help before you go. • Read the website carefully. • Send an email and handwritten thank you note immediately.