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Looking for a paid STEM internship this summer?

Are you looking for a paid STEM internship this summer? Don't neglect your résumé! It serves as a crucial personal summary of your professional history and skills, often required in applications. A strong résumé must be concise and well-structured, ideally fitting onto one page. Key sections include contact information, an objective statement, education, experience, and honors/activities. Use action verbs to highlight transferable skills, stay positive, and keep it simple. Make sure your résumé impresses potential employers in 15 seconds or less!

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Looking for a paid STEM internship this summer?

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  1. Looking for a paid STEM internship this summer?

  2. Application deadlines are COMING UP!

  3. Your résumé is your friend • It reminds you of what you’ve done, when, where, and documents your various skills • It is often a REQUIRED part of your application

  4. So what is a résumé? • Personal summary of your professional history and qualifications • A résumé (also spelled “resume”) includes anything a person wants to express about: • Career goals • Education • Experience • Activities • Honors

  5. It is your chance to impress a potential employer in 15 seconds or less

  6. Do you have to be a ? Do you have to be an ?

  7. Be honest Be powerful Be concise

  8. General Guidelines: KISS • One page in length • Simple font: Arial or Times New Roman (10-12 pt) • Simple, clean paper: • Use 8 1/2” x 11” (letter) paper • White, light cream, or gray

  9. Basic Sections Contact Information Objective Education (most recent first) Experience (most recent first)- you might include educational, work, volunteer Key: header, description, location, dates Honors and Activities KEY: Keep it positive and to the point. There is flexibility in the structure Source: http://owl.english.purdue.edu

  10. Contact Information Include: • Name • Address • Phone numbers • Email address Robert Wilcox 839 King St Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 home: (808) 538-1000 cel: (808) 227-3000 rwilcox@hawaii.edu

  11. Contact Information Include: • Name • Address • Phone numbers • Email address Robert Wilcox 839 King St Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 home: (808) 538-1000 cel: (808) 227-3000 rwilcox@hawaii.edu iambeyonce@yahoo.com

  12. Objective Statement (optional)Brief and to the point Write this first for yourself, so that you know your own career objective. Then for your resume, modify it to be a concise statement of what you’re looking to do. Objective Gain experience toward a degree in electrical engineering

  13. Education: reverse chronological = most recent first Include: • University attended • Major/Minors • GPA (if 3.0 or above) • Date of program completion Education Kapiolani Community College Fall 2011-present ASNS Life Science Degree, GPA 3.5 June 2013 projected graduation date

  14. Experience: reverse chronological Include: • Educational – summer bridge, etc • Work – peer mentor, etc • Volunteer – Lyon Arboretum unpaid internship Be creative with this section by describing and emphasizing your experiences in the most relevant way possible. Highlight TRANSFERABLE skills.

  15. Experience: use ACTION verbs! Action verbs help highlight your transferable skills and experiences. Example: • Before: worked at Papa John’s • After: coordinated pizza orders and delivery; responsible for timely service See action verb handout

  16. Try it out! Write down the description for one experience: • Company or organization • Location • Dates • Job title • Description Experience Kapiolani Community College STEM Program (Honolulu, HI) August 2011- Present Peer Mentor Assisted students ages 16-40 with one-on-one help on assignments in math from algebra to calculus III, physics, and summer research experience (REU) applications.

  17. Activities, Honors, Skills Activities: KCC Ecology Club member Holy Trinity Church choir member Honolulu Marathon 2013 volunteer Honors: KCC Math and Science Achievement Award (Fall 2012) KCC STEM START-UP Scholarship (Spring 2012) Skills: Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), familiar with Matlab, ArcGIS, proficient in C++ Lab: PCR, good sterile technique Field: ecological surveying experience, plant identification skills

  18. Reminders • Ultimate goal is to get an interview • Utilize white space (don’t cram) • Employer will only take 15 seconds to glance at a résumé

  19. For More Information • Look at samples and websites online • http://owl.english.purdue.edu • Ask teachers and staff for help • Find professional mentors in your field and ask them for feedback KCC STEM Center Kokio 202 Aurora Kagawa (kagawa@hawaii.edu)

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