Resumes Writing & Internship Search Tips

1. Resumes Writing& Internship Search Tips

2. . . . define your Core Message What do you want reader(s) to learn about you by reading your resume? (about your education, experience, skills, qualities/characteristics) Before you begin, you must . . .

3. Resume “Did You Knows?” • Hiring managers and recruiters give the average resume about a 10 second scan before they make an initial assessment. • Most job seekers do not craft resumes that give hiring managers and recruiters a “10 second story” they can assess.

4. Getting Started! Margin & Tab Recommendations • Balanced Margins: .75” to 1” all around • Tab Default: .25” • NOTE: These are not default settings in Word! Fonts and Font Sizes & Styles • Don’t go too small • (10-12 point depending upon the font you use.) • Don’t use too many different fonts • Don’t over use bold, italic, or underline text

5. Resume Format & Style Electronic Submission: Start with a Word Document • Convert to a PDF to send as an email attachment • Convert into basic text to send in the body of an email and to cut and paste into online employer forms Paper Submission: Start with a Word Document • Print on plain paper to fax • Print on stationary paper for postal mail or in person delivery

6. Resume Sections • Contact Information (required) • Objective (optional) • Education (required) • Experience (required) • Skills (optional) • Others (optional)

7. Contact Information: • How can you be contacted? • When do you need two addresses? Resume Sections: Contact Info

8. Objective Statements: When should you include an objective? When it adds value and places you resume into a specific context. Resume Sections: Objectives

9. Bad Objective Statements add no value! Objective: An opportunity to use my skills and education to contribute to a progressive corporation. Objective: A position with a company that will allow me to grow professionally and develop my communication and language skills.

10. Good Objective Statements place your resume in a context! Objective: An account services position with an advertising agency. Objective: A sales management position with a consumer products company.

11. Education: Current students or recent grads lead with their education. Candidates with more work experience do not. Resume Sections: Education

12. B.S., Communication Studies: Corporate Communication May 2008 • The University of Texas at Austin GPA 3.7 • Certification in Business Foundations • Relevant Coursework: • Marketing Management Information Systems • Public Relations Sales Presentations • The University of Texas at Austin • Bachelor of Science, Advertising: Texas Media, May 2008 • Bachelor of Journalism: Magazine Journalism, May 2008 • The University of Texas at Austin • Focus in Business Foundations • The University of Texas at Austin Austin TX • BS, Radio-TV- Film May 2008 EDUCATION: Samples

13. What types of experience should you include? What is considered experience? Resume Sections: Experience

14. Types of Experience: • Work • Internship (paid or unpaid) • Academic Projects (applied) • Leadership • Volunteer • Categories: • Relevant vs. Additional • Film/Professional • Experience/Credits • Public Relations/Leadership Resume Sections: Experience

15. EXPERIENCE - Samples • GSD&M Austin, Texas • Account Services Intern Spring 2006 • Successfully assisted in the opening of 10 new accounts, including ABC • Company, DEF Company and XYZ Company. • Conducted intensive market analysis to assess product effectiveness. • Developed presentation skills by delivering market research findings to • executive board. • Designed program to facilitate on-line survey utilized by all departments • within the agency. • Managed company Web site: www.abc123.com

16. The First National Bank of Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska • Customer Service Representative/Senior Teller Jan 2005-May 2006 • Opened new accounts and completed financial account computer maintenance. • Gained extensive teller experience under high security privileges. • Created multiple financial reports and records using a variety of software. • Responsible for insuring security of monetary instruments. • U.S. Embassy Madrid, Spain • Marketing Communication Intern Summer 2006 • Updated international database of 5,000 plus records, prepared English-Spanish • translations and gathered data for Spanish and U.S. business leaders in the • Foreign Commercial Service Sector. Developed organizational skills by • reorganizing state travel information files and collaborating in coordination of the • Spanish delegation to the U.S. based trade show, La Cumbre. EXPERIENCE - Samples

17. Should you list your skills? What types of skills are relevant? Resume Sections: Skills

18. Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Photoshop Production: Video and Audio Editing Software, Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting, PhotoShop, AVID, 16mm Film (Bolex/Bell&Howell), Beta SP, DV, Hi-8, VHS Web Development:FrontPage, DreamWeaver, and MacroMedia Flash Public Relations:News releases, media alerts, biographies, client profiles, fact sheets, backgrounders, public service announcements, pitch letters, briefs, and executive summaries, Research: Media Map, Ed Cals, Bacon’s, Dow Jones Interactive, and Lexis-Nexis Business: Customer Service, Market Research, B2B Sales, Cold Calling, Client Presentations, Accounts Payable/Receivable Language: Fluent Spanish, Intermediate Japanese, Tourist French Office: Typing (55 wpm), Fax, Filing, Multi-line Phones SKILLS - Samples

19. Leadership/Service Association for Women in Communication-UT Student Chapter, President (2004-Present) Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Home Builder, Summer 2005 Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, 2004 UT Women’s Volleyball Team, Scholarship Athlete, 2004-Present Honors Wofford Denius Academic Scholarship, Fall 2005 UT College of Communication Dean’s List, Spring 2003-Present Affiliations University Filmmakers Alliance, Member - 2005-Present Society of Professional Journalists – UT Chapter, Member (2004-present) Hobbies/Activities UT Chess Club Marathon Runner/Triathlete Additional Information Self-financed 80% of my college education. Resume Sections: Others

20. The Completed Resume . . . . . . you’re not done yet! • Never stop editing/updating your resume • At least once a semester while in school • At least once a year after you graduate • Always be prepared to share an up-to-date resume. Your resume is a dynamic document

21. Communication Career Services • Register online at http://communication.utexas.edu/ccs/ Click on “Register with CCS” • Meet with a career advisor for “routine maintenance” • Use CCS resources for Career Exploration Career Advising Seeking Internships Seeking Jobs Developing Skills Getting Involved

22. CCS Resources include . . . • JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH • AccessUT, CareerSource, NACELink Jobs, Career Resources by Major on the web, Job & Internship Fairs, Internship Management, On-Campus Interviewing Program, Web Resources • CAREER EXPLORATION • Career Development Grants, Denius Music Industry Internship Grants, Hollywood, Seminar, NYC Seminar, Welcome to the Beltway Seminar, Semester in DC and Semester in LA Programs, Web Resources • CAREER ADVISING • One-on-One by appointment, Group by appointment, Walk-In Advising, Podcasts

23. How to manage your career • Take every opportunity to gain experience and test drive potential careers • Be your own Sales Representative • and sell what is relevant to your buyer! • Regularly invest in personal R & D • Think of the Post-it Note: What else can you do? • How is your current job (being a student) helping prepare you for your next job?

24. How to manage your career • Let your accomplishments tell your story • Don’t just be “a people person”. • Take pride in your work • And, would your mama be proud, too? • Don’t let money be your only driver • $$ is a priority, but it’s not your only priority • Have fun (life’s to short not to have fun!) • Do what you can to enjoy what you do.

25. So, what ARE you going to do when you graduate? • Knowing the answer to this question DOESN’T REALLY MATTER • Consistently exploring answers you might consider DOES MATTER • You must be CURIOUS • Only YOU can determine what you are going to do next!