Career Placement Services Brigham Young University

To get the interview!

 Know thy audience  Target the employer’s needs  Speak the language  Demonstrate vs. tell

 Is clear, organized, and accurate  Speaks the language of the employer ( Use Job Description )  Focuses on accomplishments and skills  Is brief and easy to read

 Name, relevant addresses and phone numbers  Web page and address  Objective  Education  Experience  Organizations & Honors

 I’m seeking a career-oriented position that will allow me to use my excellent interpersonal skills and academic knowledge for my intended career in management.  To identify an organization that will offer me the opportunity to use the skills that I have acquired through my major studies as well as my personal experiences in recognizing and striving to achieve both my personal and professional goals.

 To obtain a research internship with BioChem Labs.  To obtain a summer position with youth camps R US.  To obtain a full-time career track position in professional sales.( Career Fair )

Bachelor of Science, Biology, May 2009 Brigham Young University, Provo, UT GPA: 3.5/4.0 Major GPA: 3.8/4.0 Study Abroad in Communications, Summer 2007 University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK HOT TIP: study abroad experience can be included as a write up in experience section.

 Link actions with results “What? So What?”  Use action verbs and keyword nouns  How have your experiences helped you develop skills you can use in the job you are applying for?

 Promoted from volunteer to coordinator in first summer.  Recruited, trained and scheduled over 100 volunteers for food distribution programs serving 500 families.  Provided personal assistance to elderly and infirm clients.  Assisted in coordinating fundraising events with the Executive Director. Show your potential for more responsibility!

Co-Captain, Women’s Volleyball, 2005-present; team member, present President, Campus Activities Board, treasurer, ; member, 2002 – present American Society of Marketing Professionals, 2003-present Volunteer, I’ve Got Heart Community Outreach, 2004-present Coach, Little League Softball, East Lansing, MI, 2002-present Volunteer, Alternative Break, New York City, NY, 2005

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