HOW TO WRITE A RESUME FOR INTERNSHIPS

HOW TO WRITE A RESUME FOR INTERNSHIPS, CO-OP POSITIONS, SUMMER, OR PART-TIME JOBS 08/07 RESUMES FOR INTERNSHIPS, CO-OP POSITIONS, SUMMER, OR PART-TIME JOBS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction 1 Internships, Cooperative Education 2 The Big “S” Referral System 3 Where do I look for Career Related Positions? 4 Where do I look for a Summer Job? 5 How Resumes for Undergraduates differ 6 Resume Writing Tips 7 Information that appears on most resumes 8-9 Sample Resumes 10-17 The Cover Letter

18 Examples of Cover Letters: Referral from Faculty Member or Other 19 Answer to a Newspaper Ad 20 Direct Solicitation to an Organization 21 1 INTRODUCTION Do you want an interesting, challenging, well-paid position when you graduate? Does the idea of securing an entry-level job with good long-term career growth appeal to you? If so, act now. There is a lot that you can do to make such a position become a reality. Studies consistently show that the Number One factor in helping college graduates transition to meaningful paid positions is career related experience. Career related experience can be gained in a variety of ways. These include internships (paid or unpaid), cooperative education, summer positions, voluntary experience, and part-time jobs. All work experience is valuable, but experience directly related to one’s long-term career goals is the most meaningful. This booklet is designed to help you write a resume that can be used while you are still an undergraduate. Hopefully, a good resume will help you obtain career-related experience before you graduate. 2 INTERNSHIPS At the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, the Office of Career Services has been designated as the initial point of contact for internships. Employers who are seeking...

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