CareerGuide

Career Center706-542-3375

career.uga.edu@ugacareercenter

THEUNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

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Welcome to more

Networking 18 LinkedIn Networking 19 InformationalInterviews 21

Table of Contents

Introduction HowWeCanHelp 4 CareerConsultants 5

Get Focused Four-YearCareerPlan 7 ChoosingaMajor 8 MajorsMyth-Busting 9

Get Experienced

TypesofExperience 10 JobSearchStrategies 11 Top5PlacestoSearch 12 EmployerResearch 13 CareerFairPrep 14 Career Fair Pitch 15 FederalJobs 17

Networking 18 LinkedIn Networking 19 InformationalInterviews 21Get Connected

Get Noticed

MarketingYourPart-TimeWork 22 MarketingYourOtherExperience 23 ActionVerbs 24 ResumeBreakdown 26 ResumeExamples 28 CoverLetterWriting 32 CoverLetterTemplateandExample33 TailoredSearchMaterials 34 CorrespondenceExamples 36

On-CampusandOn-SiteInterviews 39 PhoneandOnlineInterviews 40 InterviewTips 41 SampleQuestions 42 SalaryandNegotiation 43 DressforSuccess 44

Get Hired

Get Accepted GraduateSchoolSearch 46 ApplyingtoGraduateSchool 47 PersonalStatementExample 48 CVExamples 49 LifeAfterUGA 50

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How We Can HelpTheCareerCenterprovidesawidevarietyofservicestoUGAstudentsandalumni,including:

INdIvIduAl CArEEr CouNsElING –CareerConsultantsareavailabletomeetindividuallywithstudentsatanypointduringtheirtimehereatUGA.Toscheduleanappointment,call706-542-3375.

WAlk-IN Hours –Haveaquickquestion?StopbytheCareerCenterComputerLabbetween12:00-2:00,Monday-Friday,tomeetwithaCareerConsultantfor10minutes.Noappointmentnecessary.

sATEllITE Hours–CheckourwebsitetofindoutwhenyourCareerConsultantwillbeholdingsatellitehoursnearyou.Dropinduringthosetimestoaskquickquestions,noappointmentnecessary.

MoCk INTErvIEWs–Haveaninterviewcomingup?ScheduleapracticeinterviewwithyourConsultanttomakesureyouarereadytofacetheemployers.

CArEEr AssEssMENTs –Learnhowyourpersonality,interests,values,andskillscanhelpyouchooseamajorandcareer.

dAWGlINk –Thisisyouronlinejobandinternshipboard.BeginherewhenlookingforinternshipsandjobsthatareforUGAstudentsandalumnionly(part-time,full-time,on-andoff-campus).

INTErN For A dAy –Needexperience?CheckouttheCareerCenter’sjobshadowingprogram.

ECHd 2050 & 3050 –ConsiderenrollinginAcademicandCareerPlanning(2050)orCareerandLifePlanning(3050)formorein-depthhelpwithyourcareerdevelopment.

oNlINE CArEEr rEsourCEs–Underthe“resources”tabatcareer.uga.edu,checkoutthe“CareerGuides”taband“OnlineResources”tabforadditionalinformation.

CArEEr rEAdy ProFEssIoNAlIsM CErTIFICATE –Thisprogramincludesaseriesofworkshopsdesignedtohelpyouprepareforprofessionallifeaftergraduation.Studentswhocompletetheprogramwillreceiveaprintedcertificate,padfolio,andaccesstoaresumebook.Formoreinformationaboutrequirements,visitourwebsite.

• Resume&CoverLetterWriting• Major&CareerExploration• ProfessionalEtiquette&Networking• EmployerCommunication&Research• SalaryNegotiation

• GraduateSchoolExploration• InterviewPrep• Job&InternshipSearching• CareerFairPrep• SocialMedia&LinkedIn

To access a full list of services, visit career.uga.edu.

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Career Consultants

Michelle Carter .............................mncarter@uga.eduTerryCollegeofBusiness:Accounting,InternationalBus. CollegeofPharmacy

Kali DeWald ..................................... kdewald@uga.eduUndecided/UndeclaredStudents

Megan Flora .................................... meflora@uga.eduTerryCollegeofBusiness: Economics,Finance,InternationalBus.,MusicBusiness

Azell Francis ................................................................TerryCollegeofBusiness:MIS,MIT,InternationalBus.FranklinCollegeofArtsandSciences:ComputerScience,Math,Statistics

Brittany Kinard .............................. bfkinard@uga.eduCollegeofFamilyandConsumerSciences

SchoolofSocialWork

Katelyn Kivett ....................................kkivett@uga.eduAllHardSciences,AllPre-MedicalfieldsCollegeofPublicHealth

SAMANTHA MEYER ........................... sam610@uga.edu

GradyCollegeofJournalismandMassCommunication

Whitney Prescott ............................ wnpress@uga.eduTerryCollegeofBusiness:

Marketing,RealEstate,RMI,MMR,Management, InternationalBus.

Kendra Strickland ............................ krlewis@uga.eduCollegeofAgriculturalandEnvironmentalSciencesCollegeofEngineering

Kate templeton ............................... krefvem@uga.eduFranklinCollegeofArtsandSciences:AllHumanities,ForeignLanguages,Pre-LawSchoolofPublicandInternationalAffairs

Suzanne Voigt ..................................... svoigt@uga.eduUndecided/UndeclaredStudentsFranklinCollegeofArtsandSciences:

AllFineandPerformingArtsOdumSchoolofEcology

Brittany Williams ...........brittany.williams26@uga.eduFranklinCollegeofArtsandSciences:

AllSocialSciences,CognitiveScience

Vacant ..........................................................................CollegeofEducation

Vacant ..........................................................................Undecided/UndeclaredStudentsCollegeofEnvironmentandDesignWarnellSchoolofForestryandNaturalResources

EMPloyMENT MANAGErAaron Brown .........................................agb@uga.eduInternForADayProgram

Part-TimeJobs

GrAduATE AssIsTANTsDeborah Choi .......................deborah.choi25@uga.edu

Andrew Crain .....................................acrain@uga.eduJudy Sun .......................................... judy.sun@uga.eduDanielle Vitale .....................................daniv@uga.edu

AluMNI CArEEr sErvICEsBethany Bagley Mills ...................... bjbagley@uga.eduDirector,AlumniCareerServicesServesallalumniwhograduated2+yearsago

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Four-year Career Plan

1 First year 2 second year 3 Third year 4 Fourth yeardEClArE A MAjor & ExPlorE CArEErs

� Visitcareer.uga.edu andcompletecareerassessmentstohelpdetermineinterests,valuesandpersonalitytype

� Read “What can I do withamajorin...”onlinehandouts

� UsetheUGABulletintoreadcoursedescriptions,accesssyllabiandlearnmoreaboutmajors

GET INvolvEd � Joinastudentorganization

� Participateinresidencehallactivities

� Volunteeron-oroff-campus

� AttendCareerCenterprogramsandworkshops

� Askaboutresearchopportunitieswithprofessors

GET ExPErIENCE � UtilizeDAWGlinkforon-andoff-campuspart-timejobsandinternships

� Shadowprofessionalsthrough the Intern for a Dayprogram

� Attendcareerfairs � CreatearesumeandcoverlettertoshowaCareerConsultant

dEClArE A MAjor & ExPlorE CArEErs

� Work with academic advisorontheprocessofdeclaringamajor

� Speakwithpeopleinpotentialcareerchoiceareastolearnaboutoptions

� ShadowprofessionalsinchosenfieldofinterestthroughtheInternforaDayprogram

sTAy INvolvEd � Joinaprofessionalorganizationrelatedtoyourmajor

� Interactwithguestspeakersandcollegepersonnel

� Maintainmembershipinclubs,organizations,andintramurals

� Becomealeaderinastudentgroup

GET ExPErIENCE � Updateresumeandgetitcritiqued

� Considerdoingastudyabroadprogram

� UtilizeDAWGlinkandapplyforpositionsrelevanttoyourmajor

� Askfamily,friends,professors,andCareerConsultantsaboutinternshiporpart-timejobleads

rEsEArCH GrAd sCHools

� TalktoprofessorsandCareerConsultants

� Search gradschools.comor petersons.comtofindprogramsandprofessorsdoinginterestingwork

� Studyforentranceexamsandtakepracticetests

� Lookatclassprofilesforinfooncurrentlyadmittedclass

CoNNECT WITH EMPloyErs

� Reviewcompanywebsitesandliterature

� Readmagazinesandjournalstobecomefamiliarwithtrendsandareasofopportunity

� AccesscompanyinfothroughCareerInsiderpoweredbyTheVaultonourwebsite

� Attendcareerfairsandcompanyinformationsessionsoncampus

� Followemployers’socialmediaaccounts

INCrEAsE INvolvEMENT & ExPErIENCE

� Completeaninternshiporsecureacareer-relatedpart-timejob

� Trytogainleadershiprolesrelatedtomajororcareer of choice

� Interactwithguestspeakersandclubadvisors

� Joinlocalchaptersofnationalorganizationsrelatedtoyourchosenfield

CoMPlETE GrAduATE sCHool PrEPArATIoN

� Takeentranceexams � Askforlettersofrecommendation;bemindfulofdeadlines

� Requestacademictranscriptsbesenttograduateprograms

� HaveadmissionessaysreviewedbytheWritingCenter and a Career Consultant

dEvEloP A job sEArCH sTrATEGy

� TakeECHD3050:Career&LifePlanning

� Participateincareerfairsrelatedtoworkinareasofinterest

� Takeadvantageofon-campusinterviewing

� CreateLinkedInprofiletoexpandprofessionalnetwork

� CompletetheCareerCenter’sCareerOutcomesSurveytotelluswhatyouaredoingaftergraduation

lEvErAGE your INvolvEMENT & ExPErIENCE

� ConductmockinterviewandresumecritiquewithCareerConsultant

� Seekpositivereferencesfromprofessorsandsupervisorsfrominternshipandpart-timepositions

� Givereferencesacopyofyourresume

� Maintainrelationshipswiththosewhoarereferences

� Requestrecommendationson LinkedIn

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Get Focused: Choosing A Majorknow your options

FillouttheMajorsChecklistandviewthe“WhatcanIdowithamajorin...?”handouts,bothfoundatwww.career.uga.eduunderthe"MajorsandCareers"tab.Findideasforjobtitlesandcompanieswhere

youmayliketowork.

use The bulletin Visitbulletin.uga.edu.Reviewcoursedescriptions,requiredcourses,andcoursesyllabiformajorsyou

areinterestedin.Dotheclassessoundinterestingandexcitingtoyou?

browse department Websites And buildings Gathermorein-depthinformationonmajorsbyreadingdepartmentalnewsandevents.Dotheyexciteyou?Readinstructors’backgrounds.Wouldyouwanttolearnfromthem?Inaddition,takeatourof

thebuilding(s)whereyourclasseswouldbe.Whatistheculturelike?

Conduct Career researchUtilizethefollowingresourcestolearnmoreaboutcareersrelatedtomajorsyouareinterstedin:

O*Net Online|onetonline.orgOccupational Outlook Handbook |www.bls.gov/oco

Career Insider|http://bit.ly/1lsdEGpCandid Career | www.candidcareer.com

Complete Career Assessments Completecareerassessmentstoevaluateyourpersonality,interests,

valuesandskillstoidentifymajorsandcareersthatmatch.Type Focus|typefocus.com|sitepassword:uga4400Focus 2|http://bit.ly/1jfWFJ5|accesscode:dawg34

Strong Interest Inventory ($30)|online.cpp-db.com|callCareerCenterforaccesscodeGeorgia Career Information System |www.gcic.peachnet.edu|username:ugacpp|password:gcis889

Meet With your Career Consultant MeetwithyourCareerConsultantforaninterpretationofyourcareerassessmentsandcounseling.

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Myth-busting With your Career ConsultantsMyth 1 Everyone has declared a major by their sophomore year of college.Brittany Kinard: This commonly held belief was simply false for me. This mythis usually centered on the number of hours required before you must choose amajor. I changed my major 5 times! I met with my advisors many times to work outtransference of credits, but I did graduate in 4 years. The moral of my story is, don’tbeafraid touse yourfirst twoyears toexplore! Learnabout yourself. Take classes forthe sake of learning. Finally, if a major feels wrong to you, don’t be afraid to exploreoptions and meet regularly with Career Consultants and Advisors who can help you.

Myth 3 Your major is the most important thing that employers look for.Whitney Prescott: ImajoredinBusinessAdministration,yetinmycurrentrole,acounselingdegreeisoftenpreferred.Igainedcareerservices-relatedexperienceasagraduateassistantandwasabletoshowcasemyrelevantandtransferableskillsonmyresumeandcoverletter.Don’tbeafraidtoapplytojobsthatmightnottraditionallyhireyourmajor!Manyemployersareopentoavarietyofmajorsandtendtobemoreinterestedinyourtransferableskills,leadershipexperience,andabilitytobetrainedtodoajob.EverymajoratUGAcanleadtoafulfillingandsuccessfulcareer.

Myth 5 Your major will lead directly to a career or specific industry.Kate Templeton: Sometimesthishappens,andsometimesitdoesn’t.Ifyou’remajoringinsomethingspecific,youmayholdajobthatmatchesyourmajorperfectly.IwasaMiddleGradesEducationmajor,andthentaughtmiddleschool—buthereIamintheCareerCenter.Duringmytimeasateacher,andthroughvariousjobsandvolunteerpositions,Irealizedmypassionlayinworkingwithcollegestudents.Ithenfoundmywaytogradschoolatage29.Didmymajorleadmehere?Kindof;itwasmoreaboutchoicesImadeandpeopleImetthatledmetomydreamjob.Yourmajoriswhatyoustudy,whileyourcareerisdefinedbymanyexperiencesandeventsthatleadyouplacesyoumayneverhavethoughtof.

Myth 2 Choosing a major is the biggest decision you will make.Katelyn Kivett: Choosing yourmajor really isn’t all that different fromother decisions!Whatyouhave toask is:What do I want to spend my time learning about for the next 2-3 years? When I started college, I wanted to be a news anchor, but when I tookmyfirst communications class, I didn’t enjoy thematerial ormy professor, and I didn’tfeel quite comfortable around my classmates. Rather than stay in that major, I spenttime on self-exploration, and taking classes that interested me. I ended up majoringin Psychology, which has brought me into a career counseling career that I love!

Myth 4 You need to decide your major right away to be successful. Suzanne Voigt: I arrived at college a sophomore due to credits from high school. MyacademicadvisortoldmeIshouldchooseamajorrightawaysoIwouldn’tlosetimeearningcredit.Iplannedtousemyfirstyeartoexploremyinterests,soIdidthatthroughthehelpofmycollege’sCareerCenter.ThoughIdidn’tendupinafieldthatdirectlymatchedmymajor,eachprovidedastrong foundation formyoverall skill setand loveof learning.Considerareasofstudythatwillenhanceyourskillsetsandwillprovideasolidfoundationforyourlife.Studysomethingyou’llenjoystudying—yourlifewillbefullerforitinthelongrun!

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CArEEr CENTEr TIPMajorandGPAareonlytwo small lines on yourresume. Fill the rest ofthepagewithexperienceyou’re gaining outsidetheclassroom.

Curo - Center for undergraduate

research opportunities Work

alongsidefacultymentorstoconductresearchprojectsinavarietyofdisciplines:https://curo.uga.edu

Intern for a Day Participateinthisjobshadowingprogramwhereyouarepairedwithacompany,andspendonetofivedaysshadowinga

professional.Toapply,visitcareer.uga.edu.Underthejobsearchtabselectinternships,then intern for a day.

DAWGlinkFindpart-timeandfull-timejobsaswellasinternshipsthat

areforUGAstudentsandalumnionly.Tosearchandapply,visithttp://career.uga.eduandloginwithyourmyIDandpassword.

Types of ExperienceWhenyouthinkaboutgainingresume-worthyexperience,thinkoutsidetherealmoffull-timejobsandinternshipsonly.Whilethesearegreatopportunities,therearemanyotherwaystogainexperiencethatwillhelpbuildyourresumeandcatchtheeyeofanemployer.Exploresomeofthefollowing:

Center For student organizations - Cso: Considerjoiningacampusgroupandsteppingupasaleader:https://uga.collegiatelink.net

study Abroad: ConnectwiththeOfficeofInternationalEducationtolearnmoreaboutstudyabroadopportunitiesthatrelatetoyourmajorandcareerinterests:http://goabroad.uga.edu

office of service learning - osl: Getinvolvedwithprojectsthatservethelocal,state,national,andinternationalcommunities:http://servicelearning.uga.edu/index

Capstone Courses, Class Projects, And Theses: Exploretheseopportunities to gain research and writing skills that you can thenpromoteonyourresume.

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job search strategies

OnlyUGAstudentsandalumnihaveaccesstothislistofpart-time,full-timeandinternshipopportunities.Createa“savedsearch”tosetupemailsthatwillsendyouanotificationwhennewpositionsareuploadedtothesystem.Keepyourprofileup-to-dateandapplytoseveralpositions.

ConductinterviewswithemployersoncampusintheCareerCenterinterviewwing.SignuptoparticipateusingDAWGlink.Attendotheron-campuseventssuchasinformationsessions,employerpanels,studentgroupmeetings,etc.

broAd job boArds

dAWGlink

oN-CAMPus rECruITING

IN-PErsoN NETWorkING

soCIAlNETWorkING

TArGETEd sEArCH

ProFEssIoNAl GrouPs

CArEErFAIrs

Usethisgreatopportunitytomeetalargenumberofcompaniesinoneplaceandlearnaboutseveralcareeropportunities.Lookatthelistofparticipatingemployersandmakeanoteofwhoyouwouldliketotalkto.Prepareabriefintroductionofyourself,bringresumesandwearasuit.Seepages14-15formoretips.

This cangiveyouanedgeover thecompetitionand isoneof the topways tofinda job.JoinLinkedIntokeeptrackofyournetwork.Reachouttoyournetworkaroundholidaysandschoolbreakstokeepintouch.

Thismakesnetworkingeasierandmanycompaniesusesocialsitesforhiringpurposes.Followcompany/organizations’accounts-itmaygiveyouinsightintotheirculture,industrytrends,servicesand information. Interactwiththeirposts,butdosoappropriately.SeeourSocialMediaGuideoncareer.uga.edufortipsoneffectivelyusingsocialmediaasajobsearchtool.

Thiswill help you create amore specific list of organizations or positions to pursue, andcanhelpyoubetterprepareyourresume,cover letter,etc.Remembernottonarrowyoursearchtoomuch!Geographic Job Searches: useCareerSearchorReferenceUSAtoidentifyopportunitiesbasedonlocation.Position Type: identifycommonjobtitlesusingour“whatcanIdowithamajorin...”handouts.Values: googleandreadnewspublicationsthatpublishlistsoftoporganizationsaffiliatedwithyourvalues:green,philanthropic,LGBTQ,etc.

You can connectwith individuals interested in similar careerpathswho canprovidegoodcareeradvice.Beawarethatyoumayneedtopayafeetojoinprofessionalorganizationsandaccesscertaincareeropportunities.Lookfora“Careers”or“Jobs”tabontheirwebsitestofindjobopportunities.Attendprofessionalconferencesandmeetingstodevelopyournetwork.

These are a good way to learn about job opportunities and in-demand career areas.Competitionislikelyhigherifjustanyoneisabletoapplythroughthesite.Trytosearchonmorespecificsitesto lessenyourcompetition.Seeour jobboard listonpage12formoretargetedsites.

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CAreer Center tIpAlthoughthesearethetop5jobboardsstudentstypicallyuseintheirsearch,thereareothersyoushould

consideraswell.

GEoGrAPHIC sEArCHThissearchinvolvesfindingjobboards

relatedtoyourcareerinterestsinaspecificlocation.Forexample:

atlantajobs.comortheAthensChamberofCommercewebsite.

soCIAl MEdIAcanalsobeagreatplacetofind

jobopportunities.EmployersusesiteslikeLinkedIn,Twitter,andFacebooktopost

positionsandincreaseawarenessofopenings.

Ifyouareconducting

an INdusTry-sPECIFIC sEArCH,findsitesthataretailoredtoyour

careerfocus.Forexample,

www.actuary.com

Check out the what can i do with a major in...?

handoutforyourmajoratcareer.uga.edu,underthemajorsandcareerstabforspecificjob

boards.

Top 5 job boardsTop5MostWidelyUsedJobBoardsforUGAStudents

ConductingaJoborInternshipSearch

1. dAWGlINk JobboarddesignedforUGAstudentsandalumnionly.Employerspostfull-timeandpart-timejobs,on-campusandoff-campusopportunities,andinternships.Visitcareer.uga.edutologinwithyourMyIDandpassword.

2. INdEEd Thislarge,nation-widejobboardwillhaveavarietyofopportuntiesforstudentsseekingapositioninavarietyofindustriesandlocations.Visitindeed.com.

3. usA jobs DidyouknowthatforeveryprivatesectorjobintheU.S.thereisagovernmentpositionaswell?Tofindfederalpositions,visitusajobs.gov.

4. INTErNsHIPs.CoM ThissiteisdesignedtobringyouinternshipopportunitiesaccrosstheUSandabroad.Youcannarrowyoursearchbypaid/unpaidandfull/part-timeopportunities.www.internships.com.

5. IdEAlIsT Workinginthenon-profitindustrydoesnotmeanyouforgoapaycheck.Infact,therearemanygreatopportunitieswithinthenon-profitsector.Tofindsomeinyourinterestarea,visitidealist.org.

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Employer researchWhat To look For

• Whatisthecompany’smissionstatement?

• Whereisitlocated?• Aretheremultiplelocations/

offices?• Whichlocationdoyou

prefer?• Whatgoodorservicedoes

thecompanyprovide?• Arethereanynewproducts

soontobereleased?• Howoldisthecompany?• Whatisthecompany’s

organizationalstructure?• Arethereanyassociated

parentcompaniesorsubsidiaries?

• WhoistheCEO/President?• Whoarethechiefofficers?• Howmanypeopleworkfor

thecompany?• Howhasthecompany

recentlyappearedinthenews?

• Doesthecompanyhaveamainphilanthropy?

• Whoisthecompany’smaincompetitor?

• Whataresomemajortrendsintheindustry?

• Whatformsofadvertisingareusedbythecompany?

• Howdotheydescribethemselves?

• Wheredotheyrecruit?• Wheredoesthispositionfit

intotheorganization?• Whatdotheywantthe

personinthispositiontocontribute?

• Howdoyoufittheirprofile?• Doyouhavereal-life

examplestodemonstratethatfit?

• Howcanyouhelpthemachievetheirgoals?

• Whatarethekeythingstheywant?

• Whatarethekeythingsyoubring?

• Howcanyoucontributetotheirefforts?

The Internet: Companywebsites,searchengines,industrywebsites(Hoover’s,Dunn&Bradstreet’sMillionDollarDirectory,Standard&Poor’sCorporationRecords,etc.)

The Employer: Current employees,companyliterature,brochures,websites,LinkedIn,on-campusinformationsessions,Glassdoor.com

UGA Library:ElectronicJournalsviaGalileo(Factiva,Lexis-NexisandReferenceUSA)*Askaresourcelibrarianforassistance*

UGA Career Center:TheVault,Career Search

Outside Publications: Fortune,Forbes,TheWallStreetJournal,BusinessWeek

Where To look

Put It Into Practice While Networking

“Hi _______. I recently met one of yourcolleaguesattheUGACareerFair.Sheexpressedthatyouwereseekingcandidateswithastrongtechnical background in Java. Through myprogramming class at UGA, I have learned to___________whichwillcontributetoyourworkon_______.Canyoutellmemoreaboutotherprojectsyourdivisionisworkingon?”

“BasedontheresearchI’vedone,thiscompanyis an industry leader. When I visited yourwebsite,Ifound_______tobeveryimpressive.Duetomybackgroundin______,_______,and________, I feelthat Iwouldbeagreatfitforyourcompany.”

Put It Into Practice In An Interview

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CArEEr CENTEr TIPStudentsshouldbeginattendingcareerfairs

during their firstyearatUGA.

Foracompletelistofallupcomingfairs,visitwww.career.uga.edu

Appropriate Questions

• What are the characteristicsofanidealcandidate?

• What are the hiring projectionsandtrends?

• What are the staffingneedsofyourlocationpreferences?

• Whatarethetravelrequirements?

Inappropriate Questions

• Whatjobsareyouoffering?

• Whatisthesalaryforthisposition?

• Whatbenefitsdoyouoffer?

• What can I do with a majorin…?

Career Fair PrepCareerfairsareaneasywayforstudentsandalumnitomeetrecruiters,networkforinternshipsandjobs,andgathercompanyinformation.Beloware5stepstohelpyoupreparetomakesureyouleaveagreatfirstimpression.

step 1: resume• Createyourresumeandmakesureit’supdated• ScheduleanappointmentwithyourCareerConsultantorvisit

walk-inhourstohaveyourresumecritiqued• Bring10+printedcopiestothefairtogivetoemployers

step 2: Appearance• Dressinbusinessprofessionalattire(seepages44-45forexamples)• Beconservativewithcologne,perfume,andcosmetics• Bemindfulofpiercingsandtattoos• Carryaportfoliowithyourmaterials• Turnoffyourcellphone• Do not chew gum

step 3: Homework• Reviewthelistofemployersattendingthefairatcareer.uga.edu• Identifyyourtop3-5employersandresearchthosecompanies.See

theEmployerResearchsectiononp.13formoreinformation• PreviewjobdescriptionsonDAWGlink• Developpertinentquestionstoaskemployers.Seesample

questionsinthecolumntotheright

step 4: Approach • Prepareandpracticeyourpitch• Reviewthemapofemployerstoplanyourroute• Bepatientwhenwaitingtospeaktoemployers• Showenthusiasm• Beconfidentandnetworkindependently

step 5: Closing• Collectbusinesscardsfromemployers• Determinefollow-upandknowyournextstep• Sendathankyouemailwithin24hours

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Career Fair Pitch The 3 most important things students should know about a companybefore a career fair: product and history, job details, andclients/customers.

- UGA Career Fair Employer Evaluations

PITCH 2“Hello,Iam______andwillgraduateinMay2016withabachelorsdegreeinPsychology.Ireadthatyourcompanywaslookingtohireambitiousstudentsintoyourtraineeprogramandwantedtospeakwithyoumoreindepthaboutit.Ihavebeenheavilyinvolvedoncampusandservedinseveralleadershiprolesthroughmysorority,andfeelthatmyinternshipworkingincustomerservicehasequippedmewiththeskillsetneededtobesuccessfulwithyourcompany.Canyoutellmemoreabouttheprogram?”

PITCH 1“Goodafternoon[Mr./Ms.LastName].Ireadonyourcompanywebsitethatyouarealeaderinthetechindustry,andIamlookingtostartmycareerwithastrongorganizationlikeyours.Inmysparetime,IenjoymakingmobileappsandImaintainmystudentorganization’swebsite.ThisexperienceandmyMISdegreehavegivenmebasictechnicalskills,butIwouldliketoexpandthemfurtherthroughatechinternship.Iseeyouhiresoftwaredevelopmentinterns.Couldyoutellmemoreaboutit?”

PITCH 3“Hi,I’m_____,aseniormajoringinPublicRelationsandIamseekingafull-timepositionintheindustry.Forthepasttwoyears,IhavebeenamemberofUGAPRSSA’sCreativeConsultantsagency,whereIgainedexperienceinmediarelations,event-planningandcreatingsocialcontent.Throughtheseexperiencesandotherleadershiproles,Ihavegainedanunderstandingofwhatittakestobesuccessfulintheindustry.UsingsocialmediaeffectivelyasabusinessiscrucialandIaminterestedinlearningmoreaboutyoursocialmediacoordinatorrole.”

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Is a Federal Career a Good Fit For You?

• Doyouwanttohaveasignificantimpactonpeople’slives?

• Doyoucaredeeplyaboutgoodgovernance?

• Areyoua“changeagent”-optimistic,skillfulwithacan-doattitudethatiscomplimentedbyasenseofrealismandpracticality,recognizing that governmentchangescomeinsmallmeasures?

Ifyouansweredyesto these questions,thismaybeacareerpath that wouldinterest you! Formore pros andconsforthiscareerpath, please visitgogovernment.org.

CAreer Center tIpYour Career

Consultant is here to help review your federal application

materials.

Federal CareersWhy Work

For uncle sam? In our federal government, therearejobsforeverytypeofpersonwitheverytypeofbackground.

The government wants to hire students and recent graduates. InitiativeslikethePathwaysProgramincludetheInternshipProgram,RecentGraduatesProgram,andPresidentialManagementFellows(PMF).

Great benefits and competitive pay. Averagegovernmentsalariesarecompetitivewiththeprivateandnon-profitsectors.Paycanalsoincreasefairlyquicklyfortopcandidateswithstrongeducationandexperience.Federalbenefits,includinghealthinsurance,retirementandvacation,areextremelycompetitivewith,ifnotsuperiortoothersectors.

Interesting and challenging work. Intoday’scivilservice,governmentworkersareleadingandinnovatingonissuessuchasdevelopingvaccinesfordeadlydiseases,fightingsexualandracialdiscrimination,keepingourmassivesystemsoftransportationsafe,andnavigatingthediplomaticwatersoverseas.

How do IGet started?

do some research and identify positions you are qualified for. gogovernment.org hasavarietyofresources,step-by-stepinstructionsonstartingyourjobsearch,andtestimonialsfromfederalemployees.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads providesalistof“FederalJobsbyCollegeMajor.”Usethistoidentifypositionsthatspecificallytargetyourmajor.

Prepare a federal resume.Theseincludedifferentcontentandformattingthanatraditionalresume.Seeourexamplesonuga.optimalresume.com.

Check current openings. Visitusajobs.gov for the U.S. Government’sofficiallistingofjobopportunities.Keepinmindthatsomeagenciesprefertopostjobsontheirownwebsite(e.g.CIA,NSA).

Tailor your resume. Understandthejobdescriptionandidentifykeywords.Determinetheskillsnecessaryforthepositionandincorporatethekeywordsfromthedescriptionintoyourresume.

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NetworkingYoumayhaveheardthetermnetworkingandthoughtitisonlyforthosewhoarewell-connected.Thisisn’ttrue!Networkingdoesnotrequirethatyouknowlotsofpeople—itonlyrequiresthatyouwanttoknowmorepeoplethanyoudonow.Thoughitmayseemintimidating,allyouneedispreparation,time,andalotofeffort.

Getting startedknow yourself. Tofacilitatethisself-assessment,consideryourskills,interests,personality,andvalues.TakeafewminutestoreflectontheseareasorscheduleanappointmentwithyourCareerConsultantformoreadvice.

determine your Purpose. Ifyouareintheearlystagesandexploringmajorsorcareerdirections,yourpurposeistogatherinfoaboutjobsandcareersofinteresttoyou.Ifyouareinthelaterstagesandlookingforfull-timeemployment,yourpurposeistoobtainadviceonhowtoconductyourjobsearchandgetjobleads.

develop A list of Potential Contacts.Becreative!Thislistcanincludeclassmates,parentsandfamilymembers,parentsofclassmatesorroommates,professorsandotheradvisors,aswellascurrentandformeremployers.Initiatenewcontactsthroughguestspeakers,careerfairrepresentatives,membersofprofessionalorganizations,andweb-basednetworks.

Practice Introductions. Theelevatorpitch,anabbreviatedintroductionofyourself,canbeusedinasituationwhereyoudon’thavemuchtimetotalk.Itisalsoagoodlead-infortelephoneconversationswithcontacts.Theelevatorpitchconsistsofanintroductionofyourselfbynameanduniversity,yourmajor,andthepurposeofyournetworking.Seepage15forinspiration.

Ways To NetworkFace-to-Face

• Ultimately,youwanttoendupnetworkingface-to-face

• Talktopeopleyouknowwellandletthemknowyourpurposefornetworking

• Theseinitialcontactswillleadtomeetingswithsecondarycontacts

• Havealistofquestionstofacilitatetheconversation

Telephone Calls

• Alwaysclearlyidentifyyourself,thereasonyouarecalling,andgivethenameofwhoreferredyou,ifapplicable

• Suggestafollow-upconversationbyphone,face-to-face,orbyemail

Email

• Usethisifyouarefamiliarwiththecontactandknowtheirorganization’scultureisemailfriendly

• Donotsendamessagethatisoverlycasual

• Donotstartanemailwith“hey.”Instead,use“DearMr./Mrs.[lastname]”

• Includeasignaturewithyourname,major,andcontactinformation

Career Center Tip

Send Thank You Notes. Preservethestaying-powerofyournetwork!Don’tlimityourthankyouletterstothosecontactswithwhomyoumetface-to-face.Instead,acknowledgetheassistanceofeveryonewhowasinstrumentalinyournetwork.Yourconsiderationwillreinforcethepositiveimpressionsmadeduringyourcontact,andpresentyouasorganizedandattentivetodetails.

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How LinkedIn Works

The more connections you have, the more you will be able to leverage LinkedIn to support your career goals.

LinkedIn works on the “6 Degrees of Separation” concept, except there are only three degrees on LinkedIn: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level connections.

The more connections you have, the larger your network of potential resources.

This is particularly important because you can typically only message or view the profiles of individuals who are 1st level or 2nd level connections.

See our social Media Guide onourwebsiteforaprofilechecklist,detailsonusingthesefeatures,morejobsearchfunctions,andsamplenetworkingmessages.

linkedIn NetworkingWithover360millionusersworldwide,LinkedInisoneofthefastest-growingandmosteffectiveplatformsforprofessionalnetworkingandjobsearchingonline.Designedtohelpyouincreaseyourvisibilityandbuildaprofessionalbrand,LinkedInalsooffersresourcesthatcanhelpyoucultivateanetwork,researchcareerpaths,presentsamplesofyourpastworkandprojects,applyforjobsandlearnmoreaboutspecificcompanies.Featurestolookoutforare:

Find Alumni ToolFeaturedabove,youcanquicklyclickonthegraphtofilteralumniofyouruniversitybylocation,company,industry,andmore.

Groups JoininggroupsisanotherquickwaytobuildyournetworkonLinkedIn.Ifyouparticipateingroupconversationsandcontributevaluableinput,youcanenhanceyourprofessionalbrand.

job search ToolsTherearemanywaysLinkedIncansupportyourefforts.Forone,LinkedInhasajobboardspecificallygearedtowardstudentsandrecentgraduates.

People search Tobeginexploringpotentialconnections,usethisfunction.The“AdvancedPeopleSearch”functionisparticularlyhelpfulforlocatingprofessionalswithspecificqualifications.

Launch Your International Career

Live, learn and work overseas as a Peace Corps Volunteer.Choose from openings in 64 countries around the world.

Contact campus recruiter Aaron Joslin1324 S. Lumpkin St., Room 113B

706.542.7623 | peacecorpsuga@gmail.com

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Preparation

• Identifyaprofessionaltocontactinacareerfieldofinteresttoyou

• Researchtheprofessionalandhis/herorganization/industry

• Contacttheprofessionalviaphoneorinwriting,ifdoneinadvance

• Preparefortheinformationalinterview

sample Questions To Ask

1. Howdidyougetstartedinthisfield?2. Whatwasyoureducationalbackground?3. Whatareyourmajorresponsibilities?4. Whatisthemost/leastrewardingaspectof

yourjob?5. Wouldyouchoosethiscareeragain?6. Whatisatypicaldaylike?7. Whatisthemostcommoncareerpath?8. Whatobligationsdoesyourworkputonyou

outsideoftheactualjob?9. Whataresomelifestyleconsiderationsforthis

careerfield?10. Whataresomecommonentry-levelpositions

inthefieldof_____?11. Whatkindofsalaryrangeandbenefitscould

anentry-levelpositionexpecttoreceive?12. Whatkindofindividual(skills/personality)

wouldbebest-suitedfortheseentry-levelpositions?

13. Whatarethemostimportantfactorsusedwhenhiring?

14. Whatisthefutureoutlookforthiscareer?15. Whatisthebesteducationalpreparationfora

careerinthisfield?

16. Whichclassesandexperiencewouldbemosthelpfultoobtainwhilestillincollege?

17. Howhighisturnover?Howdoesonemovewithintheorganization?

18. Howdopeoplefindoutaboutopenpositionsinthisfield?

19. Whatareareasforpotentialgrowth/decline?20. Howdoyouseejobschanginginthefuture?21. Whichprofessionaljournals/organizations

wouldbemosthelpfulinevaluatingthefield?22. WhoelsedoyourecommendItalkwith,and

mayIhavepermissiontouseyourname?23. Canyourecommendothertypesof

organizationsImightinvestigateorcontact?

sample script

“Hello,mynameis___.Iwasgivenyourname/foundyournameby___.Iama(classyear)atUGAandaminterestedinarranginganinformationalinterview.Iaminterestedinlearningmoreaboutthefieldof/yourpositionas___.Isthisagoodtimeformetosetupameetingwithyouorsomeoneonyourstaff?(Ifnot),whenwouldbeagoodtimeformetocallyouback?Iwouldliketomeetwithyouforaboutahalfhouratyourconvenience.Wouldyoubeavailabletospeaktome(duringtheweekof________)?”

Informational Interviews

CArEEr CENTEr TIPWhenschedulinganinformationalinterview,plan

fortheinterviewtotake30minutesorless.

Aninformationalinterviewisanopportunitytospendtimewithsomeonewhoisaprofessionalinacareerfieldofinteresttoyou.Itcanhelpyoubuildyournetwork,tapintothehiddenjobmarket,andlearnaboutaspecificcompany.Youmustbepreparedtoensurethatyoushowrespectforthetimeandenergyputforthbytheprofessional.

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CHIldCArE ProvIdEr• Ensuredthesafety,healthandwelfareof#__childrenages

#__to#__• Organizedsafe,funandeducationalage-appropriateactivities

forchildren• Providedtransportationtoandfromschoolandactivities• Assistedchildrenwithhomeworkandschool-relatedprojects

bArTENdEr• Checkedidentificationofcustomerstoverifyage

requirementsforpurchaseofalcohol• Attendedtobarpatronswhilesimultaneouslycommunicating

withserverstofillbarandrestaurantdrinkorders• Servedasbartenderforprivatepartiesandfunctions• Trainednewbartendersandserversoncomputerizedcash

registerorderingsystem

ClErk/CAsHIEr• Completedtasksinafast-pacedenergizedenvironment• Handledadailyrevenueaverageof$__• Communicatedextensivelywithcustomers• Effectivelyutilizedcompany-specificpoint-of-salesystem• Handledreturnsandpurchaseswithcash,creditcardsandgiftcards• Reconciledcashdrawerattheendofeachshift

lIFEGuArd• Maintainedsafetyforanaverageof____swimmersdaily• Certifiedtoperformemergencytechniquesforthesafetyof

guestswimmers• Participatedonateamwithsixstaffmembers• Taughtswimlessonstoindividualsandgroupsofchildrenages

#__to#__• CertifiedinRedCrossCPR

rEsTAurANT sErvEr• Enhancedabilitytomultitaskwithinafast-paced

environment• Managedguestrelationissuessuchascomplaints,

recommendations,andaccommodationrequests• Handledadailyrevenueaveraging$__• Greetedcustomersuponarrivalandseatedthemfor

dining• Recommendednightlyspecialstocustomersto

enhancesales• Maintainedapproximately#__hoursperweekwhile

enrolledasafull-timestudent

lAWN CArE sErvICE ProvIdEr/EMPloyEE• Manicuredcustomers’landscaping/lawnsand

tailoredservicetopleaseindividualcustomers’expectations

• Promotedadditionallawncareservicestoobtainnewcustomers

• Maintainedlawnsfor#__clientsperweek• Managedweeklyschedulesforupto#__people

rETAIl sAlEs AssoCIATE• Maintainedstoreupkeepandorganization• Engagedcustomerswithfriendlyserviceandhelpful

attitude• Increasedproductknowledgeandsalesexperience

byworkingindifferentareasofthestore• Ensuredfloordisplayswereproperlyassembled

accordingtoorganizationcharts• Trainednewemployeesonproceduresandstore

policies• Organizedshelvesandmerchandisetomaintaina

welcomingenvironment• Createdvisualmerchandisingdisplay

voluNTEEr• (Ifyouhadasignificantroleasavolunteer,youcould

includethisunderyourworkexperience)• Provided__+hoursofservicetoelderlyresidents

(includewhotheorganizationserves)• Designedprogrambrochuretobedistributedto

residentsinthecommunity• Trainednewvolunteersinpropercareofanimals

sTudENT WorkEr/INTErN/PArT-TIME WorkErTry not to use this as your job title. Instead, consider something more descriptive like Office Assistant or Accounting Intern. (See other sample job titles, resume breakdown examples, and full resume examples).

TuTor• Tutoredundergraduatestudentsin__,__,__,and__,(list

specificsubjectareas)• Monitoredstudentprogressandprovidedfeedback• Utilizedsimpleandstraightforwardlanguagetoconvey

complexconcepts• Developeddetailedexamplesandtutorialexercisesto

increasestudentunderstandingandretentionofmaterial

Marketing your Part-Time WorkBelowarecommonjobsUGAstudentshaveduringcollegeandstrongbulletpointstodescribethem.Notethatthedescriptionsfocusonskillsgainedandlessontasksorresponsibilities.Besuretohighlighttransferableskillsbasedonthejobtowhichyouareapplying.

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Marketing your other Experience

ClAss ProjECT• Collaboratedwith3peerstodevelopamarketingcampaign

forahypotheticalcompany• Contributedtotheresearchandwritingofa15-pagepaperto

accompanythepitch• Presentedthefinishedprojecttoaclassof100+,including3

professors• Successfullycompletedtheprojectandearnedthetoplevel

of“A”

INTErN For A dAy• Selectedtoshadowaninsuranceservicesprofessionalfor2

days• Conducted4informationalinterviewswithvariousstaff

memberstogainvaluableinsightintotheinsuranceindustry• Accompaniedabrokeronasitevisitandobserveddaily

protocol,professionaletiquette,andclient-companyconfidentiality

• Attendedaweeklystaffmeetingtolearnaboutcurrentprojectsinvolvingtheexpansionofthedivision

rEsEArCH AssIsTANT• Conductedresearchfor3monthswiththegoalof_____• Regulatedcontrolelementsfor___bytakingdaily

measurementsof___• RecordedresultsutilizingExcelspreadsheets• Presentedanalysisandresultsataregionalconference• Facilitatedadditionalexperimentationtoverifyinitialfindings

Food sErvICEs• Effectivelyperformedmultipletaskswithinafast-paced

environment• Quicklyservedmealsforupto___customerseachnight• Supervised___studentworkersandprovidedconstructive

feedbackwhennecessary• Focusedonpropersafetyproceduresforpreparationand

storageoffood

sTudy AbroAd• Earned6academiccredithoursbycompleting2

culturallinguisticscourses• Developedaglobalperspectiveoninternational

issuesthroughdailyclassdiscussionswithlocalstudents

• ImprovedwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillsbyconductingoralpresentationsandwritingresearchreportsinSpanish

• TraveledindependentlytoFranceandItalytobecomefullyimmersedinEuropeanculture

ArCH rEAdy ProFEssIoNAlIsM CErTIFICATE• Attended5workshopsduring1semesterwith

topicsincludinginterviewpreparation,LinkedIn,andbusinessetiquette

• Learnedtoeffectivelycommunicatewithemployersbyparticipatinginnetworkingpanels

• Completedanonlineassessmenttoprovidehelpfulfeedback to the Career Center regarding the programmingseries

sTudENT orGANIzATIoN• AssistedinrecruitmentforoneofUGA’stop5

academicfraternities• Plannedandfacilitatedweeklymeetingsof85

members• Co-manageda$30,000yearlybudgetand

appropriatelyallocatedfundsforphilanthropicengagementsandprofessionaldevelopment

• Ensuredallmemberscompleted15+communityservicehourseachsemester

• UpheldallmemberstoUGAacademicstandardsandhonorcoderequirements

• Raised$250in2monthsasacommitteememberforUGAMiraclebycreatinganemaildonationcampaign

oFFICE AssIsTANT• Accuratelyenteredpatientinformationbyutilizing

Excelspreadsheets• Exhibitedexcellentcommunicationskillsby

managingmultiplephonelinesandpromptlygreetingcustomersinacheerfulmanner

• Maintainedanorganizedofficebyfilingandsortingdocumentsinatimelymanner

• Scheduledindividualappointmentswithofficepersonnel

INvENTory AssoCIATE• Collaboratedwithateamof7toensureshelveswerefully

stockedatalltimesinordertomaintaintheprofessionalappearanceofthestore

• Demonstratedawiderangeofproductknowledgebyassistingcustomersinmerchandiseselection

• Operatedaforklifttotransportgoods• Reconcileddeliveryinvoiceswithproductsreceived

Belowareothercommontypesofexperiencethatyoumayhave,andthatemployersliketoseeonyourresume.Notethatmuchlikepart-timework,thedescriptionsalsofocusonskillsgainedandlessonspecifictasksorresponsibilities.

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Thecategoriesbelowrepresentskillsandqualitiesemployersoftensaytheywantjobseekerstodemonstrateonaresume.Usetheseactionverbstodescribeyourexperiences.Remembertoaddinnumbers,dollarsandpercentageswhenpossible.

Action verbs

CoMMuNICATIoNAddressAdvertiseArbitrate Arrange Ascertain

Author Brief

CollaborateCommunicate Compose

Confront ConsultContact ConveyConvince

CorrespondDefineDescribeDevelopDirect

Document Draft Edit

EducateElicitEnlistExplainExpressFollow-upFormulate

IncorporateInfluence

Inform InteractInterpretInterviewInvolveLecture MarketMediate

MeetModerateMotivateNegotiate Network ObserveOutline

ParticipatePersuadePresent

Promote PublicizePublishQuestionReconcile

Recruit Refer

ReinforceReportResolve

RespondSolicitSpecifySpeak

StipulateSuggest

Summarize SynthesizeTranslate

Write

CrEATIvEAct

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BroadenCombineComposeConceiveCondense

ConceptualizeConduct Create

CustomizeDemonstrate

DesignDevelopDirect

Discover

DisplayDraft

Dramatize Draw

Entertain EstablishExecuteExhibitExplore

FashionForge

FormulateFound

IllustrateImagine Improvise

Initiate Institute

Integrate Introduce InventMarketModel

ModernizeModify

Originate Perform

PhotographPilot

Pioneer Plan

PresentProduce

RecommendRedesignRehearse

RemodelRenovateReplaceRevise

RevitalizeShapeSketch

SpearheadTransform

Account forAdjust

AdministerAllocateAnalyze

AppraiseAudit

BalanceBudgetCalculate

ComputeConserveControlCorrect

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DevelopEstimateFinance ForecastManage

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NetPlan

PrepareProcure ProjectPurchaseQualify

ReconcileReduce ResearchRetrieveTransfer

FINANCIAl

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CollaborateContributeCooperate

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DemonstrateDiagnoseEducate Enable

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Guide Handle

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Protect PreventProvideReconcileRectifyRefer

Rehabilitate

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AccomplishAdministerAccount for

AdjustAnalyzeAppointApproveAssignAssumeAttain Chair Choose

ConceptualizeConduct

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CoordinateDecide DecreaseDelegateDesign

Determine

DevelopDevoteDirect

DispatchDispenseEliminateEmploy

EmphasizeEnforceEnhanceEstablishEvaluate

ExecuteFormulateGenerateHandleHead Hire

ImplementImprove

IncorporateIncreaseInitiateInstitute

LeadLeverageManageMaintainMerge

MotivateOrchestrate

Order Organize OverhaulOverseePlan

Perfect PreservePreside

Prioritize Produce ProposeProtect Realize

Recommend Recruit Regulate

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SetgoalsScheduleStreamlineStrengthenSuperviseTerminate Unify

lEAdErsHIP/MANAGEMENT

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orGANIzATIoNAlApproveArrange

Categorize Classify

CodeCollaborateCollectCompile

ConserveConsolidate

Correct Diagram DistributeEnlistExecuteExpedite

ExtractGenerate Identify

ImplementIncorporateInspect

Integrate Join

Log MaintainMonitorObtain OperateOrganize PreparePrioritize

ProcessPurchaseRecord Reshape

Reorganize RespondRetrieveRevamp

ReviewRevise

ScheduleScreen SetupShape

SpecializeSpecify

StreamlineSubstitute

Standardize SystematizeTabulate

Target UpdateValidate

AccumulateAcquireAddressAnalyze

BrainstormCalculate

ChartClarify

CollaborateCollectCompareConduct

DiagnoseDesignDetect

DetermineDiscoverDisprove

EvaluateExamineExtract

FormulateGather

Hypothesize

IdentifyInterpretInterviewInvestigateModify

Organize

Reduce RemedyResearchRevampReview

Revitalized

ReviveSolveStudy

SummarizeSurvey

Troubleshoot

TEACHINGAcceptAdaptAdviseAnalyzeApply

AppraiseAppreciateAssessAssignAttend

Categorize ChallengeChoose

ClarifyCoach

Command Communicate Compliment

ConductConsiderCooperateCoordinate

Correct CritiqueDefine

Demonstrate

DesignateDevelopDirect

DisciplineEducate ElaborateElicit

EmphasizeEnable

Encourage EvaluateExciteExplain

ExploreFacilitateFocus

GenerateGuideHead

HypothesizeIdentify

ImplementIncorporate

IndicateIndividualize

Infer

InformInitiateInquireInstillInstructInteract

IntegrateInvestigate

ListenModelModifyMotivateObserve

OrganizePersuadePonderPostulatePraiseProvokeQuestionReinforceRephraseResearchRewardSetGoals

SetStandards

SimplifySolicit

SpeculateState

StimulateStructureSynthesizeSystematize

TeachThank

TheorizeTrainTutor

ProblEM-solvING/ANAlyTICAl

rEsulTsAchieve

AccelerateAccomplish

Add Advance

Attain Augment

Award CompleteCompoundContribute Decrease

DemonstrateDouble

EliminateEnlargeEstablishExceedExcelExpandExtend

FortifyImproveIncreaseInitiate

Introduce Launch

Lowercosts

MapMaximizeMeasure

MinimizeObtain Pioneer Prove

Reduce Re-establishResolve

SelectedasSolicitStabilize

Standardize

Succeed Transform

Trim Triple

ValidateWiden Won

TECHNICAl/rEsEArCHActivateAdaptApply

AppraiseAssembleBeginBuild

Calculate

ComputeConfigure Conserve

ConsolidateConstructContriveConvert

Coordinate

CreateDefineDeliverDesignDetect

DetermineDevelopDevise

DisplayExperimentExhibit

Fabricate FormulateFortify

ImplementInstall

IntegrateInvestigateMaintainNavigateOperateOverhaulParticipate

Program

ReconfigureRehabilitateRemodelRepairRectifyRegulateResolveScreen

ServiceSolve

StreamlineSupplySurveyTrain

TroubleshootUpgrade

Action verbs

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resume breakdownHeading 1. Includefullname,mailingaddress,phonenumberandemail

2. Nameshouldbemostprominentitemonpage(boldandatleastonefontsizebiggerthanthecontent)

3. Useanappropriateemailaddress(schoolorpersonal)andneveronefromacurrentposition

4. Optional:IncludelinkstoLinkedIn,professionalportfolioorwebsite

Brittany Johns235CollegeStationApt.12•Athens,GA30605•706-777-7776•BritJ@uga.edu

James Roman45 Milledge Avenue • Athens, GA 30606 • 404-665-2345 • JayRoman@gmail.com

Whitney Hughes234 Chase Lane

Athens, GA 30602453-789-2314

whughes@aol.comwww.linkedin.com/in/whughes

objective statement 1. Objectivestatementsareoptional2. Joborindustry-specific3. Outlineskillsyoucanbringtotherole

Objective: ToobtainthesalesassociatepositionatMacy’sinordertoutilizemystrongcommunicationskillsandcustomer-centeredperspective.

OBJECTIVESeeking a full-time position in the nonprofit sector focusing on human services to further develop my previous experience working with

individuals and families in crisis.

Education 1. Youreducationalhistoryshouldbeinreversechronologicalorder2. Listyourdegreetitle(checkBulletinforaccuracy),schoolname,cityand

stateorcountry,andgraduationmonthandyear3. IncludeGPAif3.0orhigher.BesuretoincludetheGPAscale(3.0/4.0).

Youcanusecumulative,overallormajorGPA.BesuretolabeleachGPAappropriately

4. Optional:StudyAbroad,Achievements(e.g.scholarship,Dean’sList),Certifications

EDUCATION The University of Georgia Athens, GA Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Spanish Minor May 2016 Major GPA: 3.87/4.00; Overall GPA: 3.65/4.00 HOPE Scholarship Recipient, Presidential Scholar, Dean’s List Cumulative GPA: 3.40/4.00

Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Core Curriculum August 2011 - May 2012

EDUCATION

The University of Georgia, Honors Program Athens,GA Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science May2016MajorGPA:3.84/4.00

The University of Georgia, Study Abroad Queensland,Australia Health, Culture and Sustainable Development Summer 2013

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1. Listinreversechronologicalorder2. Include job title, company or organization name, city and state or

country,andmonthandyearofemployment3. Beawareofverbtenses.Forcurrentpositions,usepresenttense.For

previouspositions,usepasttense4. Usestrongactionverbs(seelistonpages24-25)5. Usejobpostingasaguidetodevelopsectiontitlesandcontentlanguage

1. Listnameoforganizationoraward(canincludescholarshipsreceived)2. Includeonlycollegehonorsandawards(nohighschool),unlessthey

areatastateornationallevel3. Notepercentagesanddollaramountstoaddweighttoaward4. Describecriteriatowintheaward/scholarship(optional,ifyouhave

room)

Honors and Awards 1. Reversechronologicalorder2. Includeorganizationname; jobtitle anddates are optional, but do add

moreweight;ifonlyamember,simplylisttheorganization3. Noteanyleadershiprolesyouheld4. Addcontentofyourcontributionwhenable.Includestrongactionverbs

andquantities.Limitsectiontocollegeonly

Campus andCommunityInvolvement

resume breakdownExperience

WORK EXPERIENCE Chick-fil-A, Athens, GA Cashier/Server, February 2013-present

• Greeted patrons with warm and welcoming demeanor, with regards to company mission and policy

• Served an average of 30 customers per day, ensuring their overall satisfaction

• Worked with a team of 5 other cashiers and servers to maintain the front counter, dining room, kitchen and drive-thru areas

• Personally responsible for balancing a drawer of $300+ per day• Recognized as Employee of the Month three times for commitment

to excellence and positive attitude

HONORS AND AWARDS• Broadcast Education Associate (BEA) January 2014-present• Attended BEA Festival in Las Vegas, NV July 2014

- Won $1000 top prize for Best of Festival in “To Instruct” category - King Foundation Award Winner• HOPE Scholarship Recipient

CUSTOMER SERVICE ExPERIENCE

The University of Georgia Athens,GA Orientation Leader May2013-August2013• Communicatedresources,historyanddirectional

informationtohundredsofincomingstudentsandfamilies• Personallyresponsibleforleadingagroupof20studentsat

everyorientationsession;2perweekfor12weeks• Chosentorepresenttheuniversityduetomystrong

communicationskillsanddedicationtocustomerservice• Answereddifficultquestionsfromparentsandstudents

whilemaintainingprofessionaldemeanorandcomposure• Effectivelyhandledconflictsandcriseswhenneeded

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Red & Black Newspaper,AssistantNewsEditor August2012-PresentESOL Service Learning,SpanishTutor August2013-PresentUGA Miracle,Secretary(previouslyPublicRelationsChair) August2012-PresentHabitat for Humanity,MissionRebuildTeamMember Summer2013

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the

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sact

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ling

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ly

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dvis

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ttain

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add

itio

nal r

espo

nsib

ility

for

wak

ing

the

resi

dent

s an

d di

rect

ing

them

w

ith

thei

r m

orni

ng r

outi

ne.

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sch

edul

e al

so p

rovi

des

coun

selo

rs w

ith

a th

ree

day

wee

kend

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leas

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Coun

selo

rs d

o no

t liv

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the

cam

puse

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Req

uire

men

ts

Ba

chel

or’s

deg

ree

in a

soc

ial s

ervi

ces

or p

sych

olog

y fie

ld is

req

uire

d

A

t le

ast

one

year

of w

orki

ng w

ith

yout

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pre

ferr

ed

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peri

ence

wor

king

wit

h tr

oubl

ed t

eens

in a

res

iden

tial

set

ting

is a

mus

t

Th

is p

osit

ion

will

invo

lve

a da

ily in

tera

ctio

n w

ith

at-r

isk,

sev

erel

y tr

oubl

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dole

scen

ts

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133  

  Dear

 Mr.  

Kane

,     As

 a  st

uden

t  gra

duat

ing  

from

 The

 Uni

vers

ity  o

f  Geo

rgia

 with

 a  B

ache

lor  o

f  Sci

ence

 deg

ree  

in  P

sych

olog

y,  I  

feel

 that

 m

y  ac

adem

ic  a

nd  p

revi

ous  w

ork  

expe

rienc

e  m

ake  

me  

a  gr

eat  f

it  fo

r  the

 Beh

avio

ral  Y

outh

 Cou

nsel

or  p

ositi

on  a

t  Yo

uth  

Villa

ges.  

 I  le

arne

d  of

 you

r  nee

d  fo

r  a  B

ehav

iora

l  You

th  C

ouns

elor

 at  t

he  M

emph

is,  T

enne

ssee

 loca

tion  

thro

ugh  

the  

Yout

h  Vi

llage

s  web

site

.    I  a

m  in

tere

sted

 in  p

ursu

ing  

a  ca

reer

 in  co

unse

ling  

and  

soci

al  se

rvic

es  a

nd  h

ave  

expe

rienc

e  w

orki

ng  w

ith  a

t-­‐ris

k  yo

uth,

 whi

ch  is

 why

 I  am

 so  in

tere

sted

 in  th

is  p

ositi

on.  

  My  

expe

rienc

e  as

 a  re

side

ntia

l  cam

p  co

unse

lor  f

or  th

e  pa

st  tw

o  su

mm

ers  p

repa

red  

me  

wel

l  for

 this

 pos

ition

.    Whi

le  

wor

king

 for  i

nter

cept

 by  

Outw

ard  

Boun

d,  I  

had  

the  

chan

ce  to

 hel

p  at

-­‐ris

k  te

ens  a

ges  1

4-­‐20

.    The

 pro

gram

 serv

es  

yout

h  w

ith  p

oor  b

ehav

iora

l  ski

lls,  a

nd  so

me  

had  

self-­‐

harm

ing  

tend

enci

es,  a

mon

g  ot

her  c

once

rns.  

 As  a

 cam

p  co

unse

lor,  

I  rec

eive

d  tr

aini

ng  b

efor

e  an

d  du

ring  

the  

cam

p  pr

ogra

m  o

n  ho

w  to

 ass

ist  t

he  ca

mpe

rs  w

ith  b

ette

r  be

havi

oral

 man

agem

ent,  

copi

ng  w

ith  fr

ustr

atin

g  si

tuat

ions

,  and

 stra

tegi

es  fo

r  man

agin

g  de

stru

ctiv

e  th

ough

ts.    T

he  

best

 par

t  of  m

y  jo

b  w

as  se

eing

 the  

yout

hs’  p

erce

ptio

ns  o

f  the

mse

lves

 dev

elop

 and

 chan

ge  in

to  p

ositi

ve  se

lf-­‐w

orth

 th

roug

hout

 the  

sum

mer

.    The

 resi

dent

ial  t

hree

-­‐wee

k  ca

mps

 ran  

twic

e  du

ring  

each

 sum

mer

,  and

 as  e

ach  

grou

p  le

ft,  

I  kne

w  w

e  ha

d  pr

ovid

ed  e

xcel

lent

 serv

ices

 and

 trea

tmen

t  to  

our  s

tude

nts.  

 See

ing  

the  

mor

e  po

sitiv

e  in

tera

ctio

ns  

the  

yout

hs  h

ad  w

ith  th

eir  p

eers

 dem

onst

rate

d  th

e  im

pact

 my  

wor

k  ha

d.  

  I  am

 kee

nly  

inte

rest

ed  in

 wor

king

 for  Y

outh

 Vill

ages

,  a  p

rogr

am  th

at  fo

cuse

s  on  

how

 to  “R

each

,  Tea

ch,  a

nd  C

ouns

el”  

the  

yout

h  th

at  y

ou  in

tera

ct  w

ith.    A

fter  r

evie

win

g  th

e  Yo

uth  

Villa

ges  I

mpa

ct  S

trat

egy  

on  y

our  w

ebsi

te,  I

 feel

 that

 my  

pers

onal

 val

ues  a

lign  

with

 you

r  non

prof

it.    I

 wan

t  to  

be  a

 par

t  of  a

 team

 that

 striv

es  to

 radi

cally

 impr

ove  

outc

omes

 fo

r  chi

ldre

n  in

 cris

is  b

y  tr

ansf

orm

ing  

the  

syst

ems  t

hat  a

re  fa

iling

 them

.    I  fe

el  th

at  I  

coul

d  m

ake  

a  di

ffere

nce  

in  th

e  liv

es  o

f  the

 child

ren  

and  

fam

ilies

 that

 I  w

ould

 wor

k  w

ith  a

t  You

th  V

illag

es.  

  I  loo

k  fo

rwar

d  to

 spea

king

 with

 you

 furt

her  a

bout

 this

 pos

ition

.    Ple

ase  

feel

 free

 to  co

ntac

t  me  

shou

ld  y

ou  h

ave  

any  

ques

tions

 rega

rdin

g  m

y  qu

alifi

catio

ns.    T

hank

 you

 for  y

our  t

ime  

and  

cons

ider

atio

n.  

    Sinc

erel

y,  

  Preyesh  Kapoor  

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orking

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y  persona

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hould  a  p

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  Dear  

Mr.  M

cBride

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ank  yo

u  for  th

e  opp

ortun

ity  las

t  week

 to  int

erview

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World

wide  S

ystem

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e  Cli

ent  Sp

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t  posi

tion.  I

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ciate  t

he  tim

e  that  y

ou  an

d  your  co

lleague

s  dedi

cated  

to  spe

aking  

with  m

e  about  

the  co

mmun

ity  lia

ison  r

ole  th

at  I  co

uld  ful

fill  in  

your  o

ffice  a

s  well  

as  you

r  mana

gement

 traine

e  prog

ram.    

  As  we

 discus

sed,  I  a

m  curr

ently  s

erving

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e  Cam

pus  R

eprese

ntativ

e  for  th

e  Athe

ns  Co

mmun

ity  Fo

undat

ion  wh

ere  I  e

njoy  c

onnec

ting  U

nivers

ity  of  

Georg

ia  stud

ents  w

ith  

commu

nity  m

ember

s  and

 organ

izatio

ns.  Yo

u  ment

ioned  

that  as

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becom

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reachi

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unity

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forum

s.  Du

ring  m

y  three

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the  At

hens  C

ommu

nity  F

ound

ation,  I  s

erved  

in  seve

ral  

leader

ship  p

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veloped  

an  ext

ensive

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nowle

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ll  succ

eed  

in  com

pletin

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stems

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gain  for  

your  ti

me  an

d  consid

eratio

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this  e

xcitin

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ortun

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sentat

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t  fit  fo

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rofess

ional  f

uture.

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forwa

rd  to  hea

ring  fr

om  yo

u  soon

,  and  

please

 let  me

 know

 if  you  ha

ve  any

 addit

ional  q

uestio

ns.    

  Sincer

ely,    

    Milo  S

antos  

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Netw

orkin

g Ema

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ssag

eCa

reer

Fair

Follo

w-up

Dear  Mr.  Sw

an:  

  We  m

et  at  the  U

GA  Ca

reer  Fa

ir  on  W

ednesday,  Septem

ber  2

2.  I  expressed  an

 inter

est  in

 Federated

 Insurance’s

 Risk

 Consult

ing  po

sition

.  Thank  yo

u  for  takin

g  the  time

 to  sp

eak  

to  me  a

bout  this  exception

al  job

 opportu

nity.  Based  o

n  our  co

nversatio

n  and

 my  o

wn  

research,  I  am

 very  im

pressed  w

ith  yo

ur  co

mpany  a

nd  th

e  traini

ng  it  pr

ovide

s.  Th

e  preventat

ive  side  of  insurance  h

as  alwa

ys  piqued  my  interest  and

 it  se

ems  like

 Federated

 Insurance  w

ould  be  a  great  fit  f

or  me.  I  am  open  to  re

location,  I  

am  se

lf-­‐mo

tivate

d,  and  I  en

joy  independ

ent  w

ork.  

  Durin

g  Sum

mer  2

014,  I  had  th

e  opp

ortunit

y  to  intern  w

ith  McCallah,  Sille

r,  &  William

s  for

 10  weeks.  W

hile  internin

g,  I  found

 my  interests  to  be

 align

ed  with

 their

 loss  co

ntrol  

division.  I  wa

s  able

 to  work  w

ith  a  los

s  contro

l  representative  an

d  shadow  a  few

 site  

visits  to  witn

ess  the  job  firs

t  hand.  To

 me,  the  fieldw

ork  a

nd  travel  wh

ich  ac

comp

anies

 this  career  is  en

joyable.  I  r

ealize  that  Federate

d  Insurance  is  looking

 for  p

ersonable

 ind

ividuals

 with

 a  str

ong  w

ork  e

thic  and  m

otiva

tional  driv

e.  I  believe  the  co

mbina

tion  

of  my

 education,  le

adership  roles

,  and

 custo

mer  servic

e  experien

ce  makes  

me  a  str

ong  c

andid

ate  for  this

 position

.     Balan

cing  c

lass,  wo

rk,  athletics

,  and

 extra

curricular

 activ

ities  is  a  constan

t  challenge  

and  h

as  taught  me  s

everal  valua

ble  lessons  a

bout  be

ing  se

lf-­‐sufficie

nt  an

d  organize

d.  If  

chosen  for  this

 position

,  I  am

 confide

nt  in  my  tim

e  managem

ent  skills  and  a

bility

 to  stay  

on  task  while  w

orkin

g  ind

ependently.  I  look  forwa

rd  to  he

aring

 from

 you  s

o  I  ca

n  take  

the  n

ext  step

s  in  b

ecom

ing  a  Risk  Co

nsult

ant  at  Federate

d  Insurance.  Until  then,  if  y

ou  

have  an

y  questions  p

lease  e-­‐ma

il  me  a

t  jillia

ng@em

ail.co

m.  I  h

ave  a

ttached  

a  copy  o

f  my  r

esum

e  for  yo

ur  co

nvenien

ce.  

    Sincerely,  

    Jillian  R

.  Gate

s  123  F

ranklin  La

ne  

Athens,  GA  30602  

706-­‐555-­‐5555  

jillian

g@em

ail.co

m  

Dear  

Ms.  Li

berty,  

  I  am  a  j

unior

 Comm

unica

tion  S

tudies

 majo

r  at  th

e  Univ

ersity

 of  Ge

orgia  a

nd  I  a

m  in  

the  pr

ocess  of  res

earchi

ng  lea

ders  in

 the  P

ublic  

Relation

s  field

.  Rece

ntly,  I

 joined  the  

UGA  A

lumni  Assoc

iation

 Linked

In  gro

up  to  make

 connect

ions  in

 the  in

dustr

y.  I  am

 wr

iting  to  r

equest

 an  infor

matio

nal  in

tervie

w  with

 you  a

t  your  conven

ience.

    Wo

uld  yo

u  be  w

illing  to  meet

 with  me

 for  a

 short

 infor

matio

nal  in

tervie

w  som

e  time  

durin

g  the  

first  w

eek  of  De

cember

 when  I  p

lan  to  be

 in  Ne

w  York

?  I  wo

uld  als

o  be  

availab

le  for  

a  phone  ap

point

ment  if  t

hat  is  

more  

conven

ient.  I  am

 very  

intere

sted  in  

learni

ng  ho

w  you  be

gan  yo

ur  car

eer  an

d  what

 recom

mendations  y

ou  ha

ve  for

 som

eone  w

ho  is  

startin

g  out  in  thi

s  field

.  I  would  gre

atly  a

pprec

iate  y

our  com

ments

 and  a

ny  su

ggestions  y

ou  migh

t  offer  o

n  how

 to  furth

er  str

ength

en  my  r

esume

 and  

know

ledge  

in  public  rela

tions.

    Th

ank  y

ou  in  ad

vance  

for  yo

ur  tim

e  and  co

nsiderat

ion.  Pl

ease  fe

el  free

 to  co

ntact  m

e  at  706-­‐5

55-­‐09

39  or

 at  sh

einz@

uga.e

du  to  ar

range  

a  day  

and  time  to  s

peak.

 I  look  

forwa

rd  to  hea

ring  fr

om  yo

u.     Sin

cerely

,       Sco

tt  Hein

z  4456  Bu

lldog  

Street

 Ath

ens,  G

A  30605  

(706)  

555-­‐1

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sheinz

@uga.

edu  

38

Acce

pting

An o

ffer

decl

ining

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ffer

requ

est f

or Ex

tens

ionW

ithdr

awal

From

sea

rch

Dea

r  Mr.  R

osem

an:  

  Than

k  yo

u  fo

r  th

e  teleph

one  ca

ll  of

fering

 me  th

e  Bi

lingu

al  Cus

tom

er  Ser

vice

 Rep

rese

ntat

ive  

position

 with  Uni

fied  Uni

form

s’  G

riffi

n  loca

tion

.  I  am

 exc

ited

 abo

ut  th

e  po

ssib

ility

 of  w

orking

 with  

the  pa

rticular

 gro

up  of  c

lient

s  th

at  th

is  jo

b  of

fers

.     Th

e  po

sition

 you

 offe

red  m

e  is  ver

y  ap

pealin

g,  and

 I  am

 givin

g  it  ser

ious

 atten

tion.  You

 ask

ed  th

at  I  

notify  you

 of  m

y  de

cision

 by  Octob

er  9th

,  but

 I  will  not

 hav

e  all  t

he  in

form

ation  I  n

eed  in

 ord

er  to

 m

ake  a  de

cision

 by  th

at  dat

e.  In

stea

d,  m

ay  I  in

form

 you

 of  m

y  de

cision

 by  Octob

er  15t

h?  I  wou

ld  

appr

eciate

 this  ext

ension

,  and

 can

 ass

ure  yo

u  th

at  I  will  be  ab

le  to

 mak

e  a  fir

m  dec

ision  by

 that

 date.  

  Than

k  yo

u  fo

r  yo

ur  con

side

ration

 of  m

y  re

ques

t.     Sinc

erely,  

  Minnette   Clemons  

Min

nette  Cl

emon

s  82

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k  St

reet,  A

partm

ent  1

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mclem

ons@

email.c

om  

 

Dea

r  Ms.  M

itch

ell,    

  Than

k  yo

u  fo

r  th

e  op

por

tunity  to

 inte

rview  w

ith  B

lue  Hea

lth  Solution

s  fo

r  th

e  Clinical  

Educa

tion

 Con

sultan

t  op

enin

g  in

 Alp

har

etta

.  I  appre

ciat

ed  our  discu

ssion  abou

t  th

e  pos

ition’s  res

pon

sibilities,  as  well  a

s  lear

nin

g  m

ore  ab

out  th

e  cu

lture

 and  values

 of  y

our  

orga

nizat

ion.    

  To  co

nfirm

 our  phon

e  co

nve

rsat

ion  fr

om  this  after

noo

n,  I  m

ust  res

pec

tfully  withdra

w  fr

om  

consider

ation  fo

r  th

e  job.  I  hav

e  ac

cepte

d  anot

her

 em

ploym

ent  of

fer.    

  I  was

 impre

ssed

 with  the  staff  t

hat

 I  m

et  w

ith  at  th

e  Alp

har

etta

 loca

tion

.  Than

k  yo

u  fo

r  th

e  tim

e  yo

u  and  the  gr

oup  too

k  to

 educa

te  m

e  ab

out  th

e  wor

k  of

 you

r  or

ganizat

ion.  B

est  

wishes

 to  yo

u  and  you

r  co

llea

gues

 for  co

ntinued

 succ

ess.    

  Since

rely,    

    LaSh

awn  Fab

er    

The  Univer

sity

 of  G

eorg

ia,  M

ay  2017  

lfab

er@

email.c

om    

555-­‐4

43-­‐0

232  

150  Clark  Howell  Street    

Athens,  GA  30601    

  October  5,  2015    

  Gina  Springer    

Senior  Vice  President,  Merchandising    

Nelson  Corporation    

9876  Nicollet  Mall    

Minneapolis,  MN  55403    

  Dear  Ms.  Springer,  

  Thank  you  for  your  offer  of  em

ploym

ent  at  Nelson’s  headquarters  as  a  Buyer  on  the  General  

Managem

ent  team

.  I  am  delighted  to  accept  your  offer,  and  I  look  forw

ard  to  joining  a  

company  known  for  its  strong  training  program

,  great  prices,  and  commitment  to  local  

communities.    

  You  indicated  that  I  will  be  earning  a  salary  of  $________  per  year,  and  that  I  will  be  reporting  

to  Kathryn  Holm

es.  As  your  offer  stated,  I  will  begin  work  on  November  15.  At  the  beginning  

of  November,  after  relocating  to  the  area,  I  will  call  you  to  see  what  inform

ation  or  materials  

I  may  need  before  my  start  date.  In  the  meantime,  please  let  me  know  if  I  can  provide  you  

with  any  inform

ation.    

  Again,  thank  you  for  offering  me  this  exciting  opportunity.    

  Sincerely,    

  Melinda  Brown    

  Melinda  Brown  

Dear  Mr.  Kinder,    

  Thank  you  for  your  telephone  call  and  letter  offering  me  the  position  of  Environmental  

Health  and  Safety  Officer  with  Lava  Technology  Corporation  at  th

e  Division  Headquarters  in  

Atlanta.  As  I  expressed  in  my  ph

one  call,  I  firm

ly  believe  in  th

e  core  values  of  your  

organization,  and

 I  appreciate  th

e  challenging  opportun

ity  you  offer.  How

ever,  I  have  had  

another  offer  which  I  believe  more  closely  matches  my  current  career  goals  and  interests.  It  

was  a  difficult  decision,  but  I  must  d

ecline  your  offer.  I  sincerely  app

reciate  the  time  you  

took  to  interview  me  and  share  inform

ation  about  Lava  Technology  Corporation.    

  Again,  thank  you  for  your  offer.  I  wish  you  well  in  your  end

eavors.  I  hope  we  will  have  the  

opportun

ity  to  see  each  other  at  th

e  upcoming  Project  Safe  Georgia  conference.    

    Sincerely,    

  Torri  Estrada    

The  University  of  Georgia  

555-­‐838-­‐5393    

estrada@

email.com

 

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on-Campus InterviewsTheUGACareerCenterhas16interviewroomsthatemployersusetoconductinterviewswithUGAstudentsandalumni.Theroomsarelocatedonthe2ndfloorofClarkHowellHall.Allon-campusinterviewsarecoordinatedthroughDAWGlink.

On-campusinterviewsgiveanemployertheopportunitytomeetaseriesofcandidatesanddetermineinitialfit.Likely,theinterviewwillbearound30-45minuteslong,andwillbeoneofthefirststepsintheinterviewprocess.

TYPICAL 30 MINUTE ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWSmalltalk=5minutes.Mutualdiscussionofyourexperienceasitrelatestotheneedsoftheemployer=15minutes.Candidate’squestions=5minutes.

NO SHOW POLICYStudentsunabletokeepanappointmentforacampusinterviewmustcanceltheinterviewthroughDAWGlinkby12:00noon,twoworkingdayspriortothescheduledinterviewtime.Studentswhofailtocanceltheirinter-viewsintimeorfailtoappearforscheduledinterviewsmaylosetheirinterviewingprivilegesattheCareerCenter,andhavetheirDAWGlinkaccountssuspended.

on-site InterviewsAnon-siteinterviewgivestheopportunityforboththeemployerandcandidatetothoroughlyevaluateeachother.Theemployerhasanopportunitytomakeamorein-depthassessmentofthecandidate;thecandidatehasachancetoobservetheworkenvironment,interactwithstaff,andgainperspectiveabouttheorganization’sservicesandlocation.

The InvitationAcknowledgeordeclineaninvitationtovisitanemployerinatimelymanner.Youshouldonlyacceptaninvitationifyouaregenuinelyinterestedinthepositionandhavenotacceptedanotherjoboffer.Besuretohaveavoicemailmessagethatisclearandprofessional,shouldyoumissanexpectedcallfromanemployer.

Confirmyourplanswithyourprofessors.Avoidconflictswithexamsorprojectdeadlines.Becauseinterviewsvaryamongorganizations,askforaninterviewschedule,includingnamesofinterviewers,whenyouagreetoasitevisit.

The Travel PlanConfirmwhoisresponsibleforexpensesandtravelarrangementsbeforeacceptinganinvitationforanon-siteinterview.Someemployerswillreimburseforlegitimateexpensesassociatedwiththeinterview,whilesomemaynotpayanyexpenses.Besuretogetdirectionsaheadoftime—notthedayyouaretraveling.Planforunforeseendelays,suchastraffic,roadconstruction,gettinglost,etc.

day of InterviewAninterviewcanrangefromonetoeighthours.Yourvisitmayincludemultipleinterviews,informationsessions,tours,meals,andotheractivities.Moston-sitevisitsincorporatesomecombinationofone-on-one,behavior-based,andgroupinterviewformats.Someemployersmayinvitemanycandidatestovisitatonetimesotheycanobserveinteractionsinagrouporteamsetting.

Youtypicallymeetwithmanypeopleandmayanswerthesamequestionmorethanonce.Donotbesurprisedifyouareaskedquestionsyouwerealreadyaskedinapreviouson-campusorphoneinterview.Remembertorespondthoroughlyandenthusiastically,asifitwereyourfirsttimehearingthequestion.

Beforeleaving,findoutthehiringtimelineandwhenyoushouldhearbackfromthem.Collectbusinesscards,oratleastthenameandtitle,fromeveryoneyoumeetduringtheinterviewprocess.Remembertosendthankyounotes!

on-Campus & on-site Interviews

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Phone And online InterviewsEmployersoftenusetelephoneandskypeinterviewstoscreenandnarrowapoolofapplicantsjustliketheywouldwithanin-personinterview;therefore,youshouldadequatelyprepareforaphoneinterview,eventhoughitmayseemlikeacasualconversation.

Tips For A successful Phone Interview• Haveaprofessionalvoicemailmessage.• Chooseaquietinterviewlocationthatisfree

fromdistractions.• Contactfamily,friends,andgrouptext

memberstoletthemknownottocallortextduringyourinterviewtime.

• Keepyourresumeandnotesnearby.• Asmileonyourfacewillproduceasmilein

yourvoice.• Situpstraightorstandduringaphone

interviewtosoundmoreconfidentandalert.• Speakclearly,slowly,anddirectlyintothe

phone.• Usealandline,ifpossible.

Tips For A successful online Interview• DownloadSkypeorsimilarprogramin

advanceandchooseaprofessionalusername.• Practicetalkingwithafriend.• Makesureyourbackgroundisuncluttered.• Turnyourcellphoneonsilent.Keepallpetsin

aseparateroom.Askallroommatestostayout of the room.

• Adjustthecameratoensuretheemployercanseeyourprofessionalattire,notjustyourface.

• Make(virtual)eyecontact.Whenusingawebcam,lookatthecomputerscreeninsteadof the camera.

• Besuretohaveaphoneavailableincasethereareanytechnicalissues.

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StAr technique

situation: Describethesituation.Forinstance,ifusingaclassproject,whatclasswasitfor?Howmanypeoplewereinyourgroup?Whendidithappen?

Task: Whatwastheproblem?Whatwasyourrole?Whatwastheassignment?

Action: Howdidyouhandlethetask?Focusonyourownactions,notthoseofyourgroup.

result: Whatwastheresultofthesituation?ThisisaVERYimportantpartoftheanswer.

Interview Tips before The Interview • Researchthepositionandorganization/employerthoroughly• Obtaintheinterviewer’snameandtitle• Confirmthetime,date,andlocationoftheinterview• Identifyyourskillsthatrelatetothejob;reviewyourresume,andbeableto

elaborateonit• Reviewfrequentlyaskedquestions,practiceinterviewingandrequestfeedback

fromothersforimprovingyourinterviewingskills;doamockinterview• Prepare3-5questionstoaskthe interviewer• Knowthegeneralsalaryrangefortheposition• Planwhattowear

during The Interview• Arriveearly(10-15minutes)• Bringextracopiesofyour resume• Relax.Beyourself.Bepositive• Followtheleadoftheinterviewer(Don’ttrytotakeovertheinterview)• Listencloselytotheinterviewer’squestions;askforclarificationifneeded• Beconciseinyouranswers;giveconcreteexamplestobackupyourclaims• Neverslightaformeremployerorcolleague• Beawareofyourpostureandbodylanguage• Besuretoclarifyanyfollow-uparrangements

After The Interview • Writeathankyoulettertotheinterviewer(s)• Evaluateyourperformancebyaskingyourselfquestionssuchas:

“HowwelldidIpresentmyqualifications?”“DidIuseclear,concreteexamples?”“WhatpointsdidImakethatseemedtointeresttheinterviewer?”“HowcanIimprovemynextinterview?”

• Follow-upwithaphonecalltofindoutthestatusofyourapplicationiftheemployerhasnotcontactedyouwithinthestatedtimeframe

Four Types of InterviewsTraditional aremeanttogainbasicinformationaboutanapplicant’sbackground,interests,skills,andreasonsforapplying.Howtoprepare:Knowyourself,knowthecompany,knowthefit,tailoryouranswerstomakethemfit.

Behavioral arebasedonthepremisethatpastbehaviorpredictsfuturebehavioronthejob.Questionsaresituation-basedandoftenstartwith“Tellmeaboutatimewhen.”Howtoprepare:UtilizetheSTAR Technique.

Cases presenttheintervieweewithaproblemtosolve.Gettingthecorrectanswerisnotasimportantasyouranalysisoftheproblem.Howtoprepare:Thinkoutloudsotheinterviewercanseehowyousolveproblems.

Situational presenttheintervieweewithascenariotosolve.Theinterviewerwillposeahypotheticalsituationandasktheintervieweehowtoresolveit.Howtoprepare:Besuretodescribedesirableactionsandstepsyouwouldtaketoresolvethesituation.

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sample Questions sample behavioral Questions • Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadtoresolve

adifferenceofopinionwithaco-worker,customer,orsupervisor.Howdoyoufeelyoushowedrespect?

• Canyoutellmeaboutatimeyoufailedatsomething?

• Givemeanexampleofatimewhenyoudidnotmeetadeadline.Howdidyouhandleit?

• Describethemostsignificantorcreativepresentationorideathatyoudevelopedorimplemented.

• Tellmeaboutatoughdecisionyoumade.Whatsteps,thoughtprocesses,andconsiderationsdidyoutaketomakethatdecision?

• Whathaveyoudoneinyourpresentorpreviousjobthatgoesbeyondwhatwasrequired?

• Describeasituationinwhichyouwereabletousepersuasiontosuccessfullyconvincesomeonetoapproachthingsyourway.

• Tellmeaboutatimeyoufacedanethicaldilemmaandhowyouhandledit.

• Whatarethreeeffectiveleadershipqualitiesyouthinkareimportant?Howhaveyoudemonstratedthesequalitiesinyourpastorcurrentposition?

• Givemeaspecificexampleofatimewhenyouhadtoaddressanangrycustomer.Whatwastheproblemandwhatwastheoutcome?

sample situational Questions • Whatwouldyoudoiftheprioritiessuddenly

changedonaprojectyouwereworkingon? • Whatwouldyoudoifateammemberwas

notmeetingyourexpectations?

sample Traditional Questions • Tellmeaboutyourself. • Whyareyouinterestedinthisposition? • Whatareyourgreateststrengthsand

weaknesses? • Howwouldafriendorprofessordescribeyou? • Whydidyouselectyourcollege/university/

major? • Whatareyourfuturecareergoals?5years?10

years? • WhyshouldIhireyouoveranyother

candidate?

sample Case Questions• LookatCareerInsiderpoweredby

theVaultfor2caseinterviewguides:career.uga.edu/resources/online_resources

• Howmanypennieswouldittaketoreachfromthegroundtothetopoftheempirestatebuilding?

• HowmanytelephonesarethereintheU.S.? • HowwouldyouredesignanATMmachineto

makeitmoreuser-friendly?

Questions To Ask EmployersTip:Stateyourcompanyresearch.Askaquestion.Example:IsawinthejobdescriptionthatIwouldbeworkingonA,B&C.HowmuchtimewillIspendoneachareainatypicalday? • Howmuchtravelwillbeinvolvedinthe

position? • Howwouldyoudescribethework

environment?Companyculture? • Whattypeoftrainingprogramororientation

doesanewemployeereceive? • Whatisthetypicalcareerpathofsomeonein

thisposition? • Whatarethenextstepsinyoursearch

process,andwhatisyourhiringtimelineforthisposition?

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rememberSalaryNegotiationcanbeacomplicatedandintimidatingprocess,butitcanbevery

effectiveifhandledinthepropermanner.

Before negotiating, Ask yourself:

•Doyouhavealegitimatereasontodoso?•Beawarethatsomecompanieswillnotbewillingtobudgeonsalary.•Areyouopentonegotiatingotherareassuchasrelocationexpenses,telecommutingprograms,benefits,etc.?

CAreer Center tIp Negotiatingshouldbeafriendlyprocess.Neverbackarecruiterinto a corner or make

unreasonabledemands.

For more information and tips, visit our website.

salary NegotiationPractice scenarios

sCENArIo 1Early in the interview process you are asked the question: What salary are you seeking? How do you respond?

You: Whatismostimportanttomeiswhetherornotthejobisagoodfitformeandthecompany.Iamwillingtonegotiate,butIwouldratherwaitanddiscusssalaryafterwedeterminewhetherornotIamthebestpersonforthisposition.

Employer: Weneedtoknowwhatyouareexpecting.

You: BasedontheresearchIhaveconductedonthegoingmarketratefor this typeof position, the salary couldbe anywhere from$50,000-$55,000,dependingonthespecificsofthejob,thelocation,andthetotalcompensationpackage.Iwouldexpectmysalarytofallwithinthatrange.

sCENArIo 2You are offered a salary of $45,000 for a Financial Advisor position, but you would like to negotiate for a higher figure. What do you say?

You:Yourcompanyhasofferedanannualsalaryof$45,000,butbasedoninformationthatIhaveresearchedonsalary.com,theaveragesalaryforFinancialAdvisorsinthisregionisabove$50,000.IbelievethissalarywouldbemorecorrespondingwiththeexperienceandknowledgethatIwillbringtoyourteam.Iamveryinterestedinthispositionandyourcompany,sowouldyoubewillingtonegotiateand increasethe initialoffer?

AlTErNATIvEYou:IamveryexcitedtoworkforCompanyXYZ,andIamconfidentthatIwillbringvaluetothejob.Iappreciatetheofferof$45,000,butIwasreallyexpectingtobeinthe$50,000rangebasedonmyexperienceandpast performance, aswell as offers recently extended tomebyothercompanies.While salary is not my only motivation for working here,woulditbepossibletolookatasalaryof$50,000forthisposition?

Employer: Thecompanyisnotinapositionatthistimetoofferahigherinitialsalary.

You: Iunderstand. Arethereotherareas fornegotiationsuchasstartdateoraflexibleworkschedulethatwouldmakeupforthelowersalary?

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Women business Professional Grooming: Hairshouldbeawayfromyourfaceandneatlycutandstyled.Weardaytime,natural-lookingmakeupwithnoheavyeyelinerorglitteryshadows.Nailsshouldbecleanandmanicured;avoidoverlylongfingernailsandnailart.Lipcolorandnailpolishshouldnotbetootrendyorbright.Perfumeshouldbeavoidedbecausetheemployermaybeallergictoit!

suit: Wearconservativetwo-piecematchingbusinesssuits.Knee-lengthskirtsorpantsuitsarebothappropriate.Colorshouldbedarkgray,navy,blackorbrown.

blouse:Lighter-coloredprofessionalbutton-downshirtsorblousesshouldbewornunderyoursuitjacket.Bepreparedtotakeoffyourjacket.

Hoisery:Nevershowbarelegs!Wearat-ornear-skin-tonedpantyhose,andalwayshaveasparepairincaseyougetarun.

shoes: Low-heeledandclosed-toepumpsareamust.Polishyourshoes!

Accessories: Keepitsimple.Nomorethanoneringoneachhand.Novisibletattoosorpiercings,exceptforonepairofearringsandasmallnecklaceorbracelet.Carryeitherapurseorprofessionalbag,butnotboth.

dress For success Women business Casual

Business casualdressallows femaleprofessionals toaddabitof colorandvarietytotheiralreadyprofessionalwardrobe.Businesscasualdoesnotmeanyoucanwearjeansandapoloshirt.Thetermsimplydescribesadditional suitable options. Another business casual trend is adding asplashof color bywearingbrightly colored, solid ensemblesormixingandmatchingskirts,pantsandblazerswhilestillfollowingbusinessdresslengthandstyleguidelines.Cardigansweatersandblouseswithsubtlepatternsmaybepairedwithskirtsandslacks.

Forthemostconservativelook,toesshouldbecovered;sandalswhichareneitherextremelydressynorextremelycasualmightbeappropriate.Thinstrapsandhighheelsarenotappropriate.Chunkyheelsandplatformsarenotappropriate.Hosearenotessentialforbusinesscasual,butcanstillbeappropriate incertainsituations.Observeotherwomeninyourindustrytoseewhatisacceptable.

CArEEr CENTEr TIPFor information about dress as it relates to gender expression or culturalidentity, we encourage you to make an appointment with your careerconsultant.

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Men business ProfessionalGrooming: Havehairneatlytrimmed,includingfacialhair.Heavycologneorotheroverpoweringscentsshouldbeavoided.Nailsshouldbecleanand neat.

suit:Wearconservativetwo-piecematchingbusinesssuits(ofnaturalfiber,suchaswool,ifpossible).Twoorthree-buttonsuitsarepreferred.

shirt:Wearalong-sleeved,light-colored,button-downshirt.Shirtshouldfall1/4to1/2inchbelowthesuitsleeve.Besuretoironyourshirt!Cottonshirtsbreathewell.Wearawhitet-shirtunderneathtohideperspirationandprotectyoursuit.

Ties:Chooseatiewithaconservativepattern(silktiesworkwell)thatendsatmidbelt.

shoes: Selectcomfortableshoeswithlacesandpolishthem!Weardark-coloredsockstomatchyoursuit.Socksshouldbewornmid-calf.

Accessories: Beltsshouldmatchthecolorofyourshoes.Novisiblepiercingsortatttoos.Bringapadfolio.

dress For success Men business Casual

Much like interview attire, business casual should still be crisp,conservative,andneat.Itisnotasformalasafullinterviewsuit,butnotascasualasattireyouwouldweartoasportingeventorpicnic.YouarestillinabusinessenvironmentandwanttobecomfortablemeetingeventheCEOofyourorganization.

Wearblackorkhakipants,neatlypressed,andapressed long-sleevedbutton-downshirt.Poloshirts (alsopressed)maybeappropriate if theenvironmentwillbemorecasual,oroutdoors.Wearaleatherbeltandleather shoes. Athletic shoes are inappropriate. Ties are generally notnecessaryforbusinesscasual,butifindoubt,youcanwearatie.Facialhair,ifworn,shouldbewell-groomed.Ifyouchoosetowearjewelry,beconservative. Removing earrings is safest. Observe othermen in yourindustrytoseewhatisacceptable.

CArEEr CENTEr TIPIfyouareunsureaboutwhatisconsideredappropriateforyourindustry,itisbesttodressconservatively.Formoretips,followusonPinterest.

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10 Things To do If youdon't Get In This year

1. Applyearliernextyear.Avoidthelast6weeksbeforethedeadline.

2. Applytomoreschools.Sixisusuallyconsidereda good number.

3. Applytomore“safe”schools.

4. Visittheprogramsyoureallywanttogetinto.

5. Gotosummerschoolinthetargetedsubject.It’seasiertogetintosummerschool,evenatIvyLeagueschools.

6. Takeoneclassatatimeinthetargetedsubjectarea and get great grades!Remember,yourmostrecentgradescountthemost!

7. Getavolunteerorinternshipexperienceinthetargetedfield.Itwillboostyourcredentialsevenifit’spart-time,afewhoursperweek,orunpaid.

8. Workinajobinthetargetedfield.Thereisnosubstituteforactualexperience.Plus,itwillgiveyoutheopportunitytoaddrecommendationsfrompeopleworkingintheprofession.

9. Get an intermediate degree(e.g.,certificate,credential,etc.).

10. Getolderandtryagain.Reviewallapplicationmaterials.Manytimes,that’sallittakes.

AdaptedfromGraduateAdmissionsEssaysbyDonaldAsher

Graduate school Considerations

Manystudentsconsiderpursuingadvancedstudiesbeyondtheirundergraduateexperience.Decidingtogointoaprofessionalorgraduateprogramisabigdecision.Therearemanyfactorstoconsider:preparation,application,selectionofprograms,finances,andmore!

What should I Ask Myself?• Isanadvanceddegree

requiredinordertoentertheparticularprofessionI’minterestedin?

• DoIlovethefieldenoughtoobtainanadvanceddegree?

• DoIhavethefinancialresourcestocoverthecostofgraduateschool?

• AmIburnedoutacademically,anddoIneedtotaketimeoff?

• DoIwanttogotoschoolfull-timeorpart-time?

• DoIhavethepersonalqualitiesandskillsthatareneededtobesuccessfulingraduateschool?

• Whatarethedifferentprogramsthatareavailableinmyareaofinterest?

resources• Professorsandprofessionalsin

thefield• Internet:www.gradschools.

com&www.petersons.com• Publications(printedprogram

directories)

Good reasons To Pursue Graduate school• Yourcareergoalrequiresan

advanceddegree,suchasaprofessor,lawyerordoctor.

• Youwanttospecializeinasubjectyoufeelisofgreatimportancetoyou.

• Youwanttoadvanceinyourcareer or change career directions.

bad reasons To Pursue Graduate school• Youdon’tknowwhatyouwant

to do.• Youdon’twanttogetajob,or

youdon’tthinkyoucangetajob(butyouhaven’ttriedyet).

• Youwanttopostponepayingstudentloans.

research And select schoolsSomedetailstothinkaboutinclude:• Geographiclocation• Programemphasis• Program/schoolsize• Professional/career

opportunities• Accreditationoftheprogram• Stateregulation(in-statevs.

out-of-statestudents)• Minority/women’sconcerns• Lengthofprogram• Cost/financialaid• Reputationoftheprogram

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Applying To Graduate schoolstep 1: research And select schoolsSeepage46formoredetails.

step 2: Take required standardized TestsResearchandfindoutwhichtestsarerequiredforadmission.SomeschoolsrequiretheGRE,otherstheGMAT.SomeprogramsmayrequireadditionalGREsubjecttests.Resources:• UGATestingServices,testing.uga.edu• EducationalTestingServices,ets.org• GraduateRecordsExam(GRE),gre.com• GraduateManagementAdmissionsTest

(GMAT),mba.com

step 3: refine your resume or CvTodemonstrateyourfitintoaprogram,youwillneedtoprovidearecordofyouractivities(research,clinical,professional,etc.).VisityourCareerConsultanttohaveyourdocumentcritiquedbeforesubmission.

step 4: Write your Personal statementThisisasummaryofyourgoalsandintentforapplyingtograduateschool;itsmainobjectiveistoarticulateyourprofessionalfocusandvision.Seepage48foranexampleofapre-health/pre-medicalpersonalstatement.Formoreexamples,pleasevisitourwebsite.

step 5: request your letters of recommendationItisimportanttochoosetherightthreeindividualstowriteyourletters.Thesecanbeprofessors, supervisors, and colleagues.Providetheseindividualswithacopyofyourresumeandpersonalstatementtowriteyouastrongletter.

step 6: Complete Application FormsMostlikelyyouwillsubmitonline,butifmailingyourapplication,senditcertifiedmailandrequestareturnreceipt.Remembertosendtheappropriateapplicationfee.

step 7: request Transcripts From The registrar's officeYoumayhavetosendofficialtranscriptsfromtheRegistrar’sOfficedirectlytotheschool,oryoumayhavetoincludeanofficialsealedtranscriptinyourapplicationmaterials.

step 8: Financial Aid And Assistantships• Checkforfinancialaiddeadlines.• Makesureyouindicateonyourapplication

(ifspaceprovided)thatyouareinterestedinanassistantship.Mostprogramswillprovideinformationonapplyingfortheseopportunities.

step 9: Follow-upMakeafollow-upcalltotheadmissionsofficetoinquireaboutyourapplicationstatus.Bepersistent,butallowsixweeksforprocessing.

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ON

 Doctorate  of  Philosophy  in  Food  Science,  

The  

Uni

vers

ity  

of  G

eorg

ia,  Athens,  GA

     

                     M

ay  2015  

Master  o

f  Science  in  Food  Science,  

Uni

vers

ity  

of  C

alifo

rnia,  Los  Angeles,  CA  

   

                     M

ay  2011  

Bachelor  of  Science  in  Biological  Engineering,  G

eorg

ia  In

stit

ute  

of  T

echn

olog

y,  Atlanta,  GA

                                             M

ay  2007  

  RES

EAR

CH  E

XPER

IEN

CE  

Research  Assistant    

   

   

   

   

     Jan.  2013  –  D

ec.  2014  

Dep

artm

ent  o

f  Foo

d  Sc

ienc

e  &

 Tec

hnol

ogy,  Athens,  GA    

   

! De

veloped  blueberry  d

rying  p

rocess  that  was  ad

opted  by  the  S

outh  Georgia  Blueberry  Growers  

! Studied  relatio

nship  of  drying  p

rocesses  on  the  a

ntioxidant  ac

tivity

 of  blueberrie

s  related  to  moisture  

content,  water  ac

tivity

,  sensory,  and  nutritional  properties  

! De

signed  and  implem

ented  Hu

man  Machine  Interfa

ce  (H

MI)  program  an

d  Programmable  Logic  Controller  

(PLC)  p

rogram

 for  d

rying  e

quipment  

! Conducted  in  vitro  a

ntioxidant  ca

pacity  a

ssays  (FR

AP,  TPC

,  ORA

C,  TMA)  

  Research  Assistant,  Packaging  &  Biopolymer      

   

   

   Aug.  2010  –  M

ay  2011  

Film

 Lab

,  Dep

artm

ent  o

f  Foo

d  Sc

ienc

e  &

 Tec

hnol

ogy,  Los  Angeles,  CA    

   

   !

Improved  properties  o

f  edible  film

s  by  b

lending  through  form

ulation  and  processin

g  optimiza

tion  

! Measured  mechanical  (Instron),  barrie

r  (Ox

tran),  and  thermal  properties  (DS

C)  of  film

s  !

Perfo

rmed  so

lubility,  pH

,  visc

osity

,  and  particle  size  an

alyses  

! Pu

blish

ed  re

search  re

sults  on  whey  p

rotein  an

d  hydroxypropylmethylce

llulose  blend  ed

ible  films  in  the  

Journal  of  Food  Science  

  Field  Researcher,  Chocolate  History  P

roject  

   

   

   

 June  2010  –  S

ep.  2010  

Dep

artm

ent  o

f  Nut

riti

on  U

nive

rsit

y  of

 Cal

iforn

ia,  Los  Angeles,  CA      

   

   !

Researched  the  h

istory  o

f  chocolate  as

 related  to  processing,  adulteratio

n,  an

d  archival  literature  

! Lead-­‐authored  two  book  ch

apters  on  chocolate  a

dulteratio

n  and  documents  located  in  tw

o  major  ports  of  

early

 America

    En

gineering  Assistant,  Southeast  P

oultry  R

esearch  Lab    

   

   

 Aug.  2006  –  D

ec.  2006  

Uni

ted  

Stat

es  D

epar

tmen

t  of  A

gric

ultu

re,  Athens  G

A  !

Researched  air  ionize

rs  an

d  their  e

ffects  o

n  improving  b

roiler  chicken  health

 !

Perfo

rmed  data  c

ollection  and  analysis  utilizin

g  SPSS  

! Presented  fin

dings  to  direct  su

perviso

r  and  published  quarterly

 reports  d

istrib

uted  to  en

tire  d

ivision  

  PRO

FESS

ION

AL  

OR

GA

NIZ

ATI

ON

S  In

stit

ute  

for  

Food

 Tec

hnol

ogis

ts    

   

   

   

           Aug.  2009  –  p

resent  

Inst

itut

e  fo

r  B

iolo

gica

l  Eng

inee

ring

     

   

   

     Jan.  2005  –  M

ay  2007  

Am

eric

an  S

ocie

ty  o

f  Agr

icul

tura

l  and

 Bio

logi

cal  E

ngin

eers    

   

   Aug.  2004  –  M

ay  2005  

  CAM

PUS  

&  C

OM

MU

NIT

Y  IN

VOLV

EMEN

T  Vice  President

,  Foo

d  Sc

ienc

e  Cl

ub  (U

GA),  Athens,  GA    

   

   

 Aug.  2011  –  M

ay  2015  

Assistant  Soccer  C

oach,  C

lark

e  Ce

ntra

l  Hig

h  Sc

hool,  Athens,  GA

     

   

 Aug.  2013  –  D

ec.  2013  

Tutor  for  Com

putatio

nal  M

ethods,  (UG

A)  B

iolo

gica

l  Eng

inee

ring

 Dep

artm

ent,  Athens,  GA  

 Aug.  2006  –  M

ay  2007  

Mem

ber,  

Am

eric

an  S

ocie

ty  o

f  Agr

icul

tura

l  and

 Bio

logi

cal  E

ngin

eers    

   

 Aug.  2005  –  M

ay  2007  

 

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,  Ath

ens,  

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partm

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il  Sc

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e  University  of  Florida

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ent,  University  of  Georgia,  A

then

s,  GA

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nual  

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PERIENCE    

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Departm

ent  of  Soil,  Water  and

 Environ

mental  Science,  University  of  Georgia

,  Ath

ens,  

GA  

Soils

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ertility    

   

   

   

   

               

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ent  of  Plant  Sciences,  University  of  Georgia

,  Ath

ens,  

GA  

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duction  

   

   

   

   

               

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Departm

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Management  of  Arid  and  Salt  Affected  Soils    

   

   

         

               

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Advanced  Crop  and  Soil  Sciences

     

   

   

         

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nuar

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.,  R.  W

.,  R.  L

.  Sm

ith,  S

.  A.,  S

tagg

enbo

rg,  a

nd  A

.  Cou

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