1. How to communicate your value to employers

2. Skills employers Want!!
Problem solving Resilience Communication Creativity Willingness to learn Ability to work on a team Ability to sell or influence others Obtain and process information Organize and prioritize work
It’s important to know how to represent your unique roles on your resume. It contains key skills employers and graduate schools are interested in.

3. The Bare Necessities General Student research Employment
Education should go on top
Always include a cover letter that is specific to the position.
Use a personal when you are applying for a position.
Student research
Use a separate section for your research experiences, label appropriately
Headings are going to be based on paid vs. unpaid
Include a brief explanation of the research project
Include a presentations section
Employment
Always include your title, dates of employment (month/year), company/department name, university (if applicable)
Important documents are only important if they say what you want to say, otherwise they are just noise.

4. Research statements What would you change?
Actual Resume example
Undergraduate Research Assistant, August 2005 to current Washington University, Milwaukee, WI
Managed to assist research personnel in projects related to research program.
Managed to help in the conduct of experimental research.
Assisted with lab organization.
Ordered and maintained office and lab supplies.
Performed additional functions in support of research activities.
What would you change?

5. Research statements
Partnered with lab personnel on various projects including …
Conducted experimental research utilizing…
Assisted with lab organization and maintenance
Ordered and maintained office and lab supplies
Performed additional functions in support of research activities.
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6. Peer mentor statements
Assisted undergraduate researchers with their transition into NAU by providing academic, social support, and resources.
Attended and engaged in peer mentor training each semester
Provided academic mentoring including guidance on class scheduling, time management, and study skills
Partnered with students to identify and develop skills relevant to research interest
Submitted tracking forms to supervisor detailing the progress of the student after each meeting
Attended monthly meetings with Graduate Advisor as well as monthly staff meetings
Planned events for student organization including logistical support, developing marketing materials
Partnered with mentee to set goals utilizing action plans

7. Use descriptive words