UCSB Career Manual 2014-2015 by UCSB Career Services

2014-2015 Career Manual

Palmer

Mission Statement

The mission of Career Services is to help the students and recent graduates of the University of California, Santa Barbara identify and fulfill their career goals. We serve students throughout their college experience to help them understand who they are as emerging professionals and how to apply their academic and real-world knowledge and skills to their careers. By providing comprehensive resources, programs, and counseling on career development, internships, employment, and graduate school, we educate and support students and recent graduates on how to make sound career decisions, develop professionally, and attain their life goals.

Putting Scholarship, Leadership, And Citizenship To Work

Career Services is located across from Storke Tower and adjacent to HSSB UCSB Career Services, Bldg. 599 University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California 93106-7140 Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm Break and holiday hours vary 805-893-4412, Fax: 805-893-8023 career.ucsb.edu

This year's publication is dedicated to the students who tragically lost their lives on May 23, 2014. Touched by their loss, we remember... As we heal, we will always remember and with their memory in mind, we go forward.

George Chen, 19 Cheng Yuan "James" Hong, 20 Weihan "David" Wang, 20 Katherine Cooper, 22 Veronika Weiss, 19 Christopher Michaels-Martinez, 20

Editorial Staff

Palmer Editor

Seamus Roddy Associate Editor Marketing Representative

Contributing Writers Deb Artz Monica Ballón-Kalinowski Leticia Cardenas Lori Cooper Jen Dallape Kathy Dunson Ignacio Gallardo Nancy Hernandez

Micael Kemp Don Lubach Lily Maestas Brittany Manzer Diego Padilla Dave Palmer Yong Park Seamus Roddy

Michael Rogers Robert Sams Maya Salmon Cat Saunders Teresa Stankis Molly Steen Jo Ann Villanueva-Salvador Emily White

Cover photograph, staff photographs, and photographic illustrations & design by Palmer The University of California in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices; nor does the University discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, University programs and activities, including but not limited to, academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, and student employment. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal opportunity policies may be directed to Raymond Huerta, Affirmative Action Officer, (805) 893-3089. A UCSB Career Services publication, 2014-2015 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.

Introduction 4 Career Exploration 8

Getting Started Worksheet Career Planning Course Career Assessments Choosing and Using Your Major Career Resources Informational Interviews Sample Interview Questions

Internships 18

20 Benefits of an Internship 20 Types of Internships 21 Application Process 22 Maximizing Your Abroad Experience 22 GoingGlobal 24 Getting Credit 25 Minors with Internships 28 International & Gap Year Opportunities 29 Post-BA Internship & Volunteer Resources

Job Search Strategies 30 31 Job Search Methods 32 Employer Research 33 Career Fair Success 34 Transferable Skills 36 Networking 37 Want Ads 38 Employment Agencies 38 Online Search 39 Identity Management 40 On-Campus Interviews

UCSB 2014-2015 CAREER MANUAL

Job Search Tools 43

44 46 47 48 49 52 74 77 78 81 83 87 88 90 91 93 94 96 97

Résumé Writing Action Verbs Résumé Layout Options Résumé Outline Example Job Opening w/ Cover Letter & Résumé Sample Résumés On The Web Your LinkedIn Profile Build Your Personal Brand Cover Letters Sample Cover Letters Following Up After Applying Interviewing for the Job Behavior-Based Interview Sample Interview Q & A Closing the Interview Interview Dress Negotiating the Offer Handling Job/Internship Offers-Student Guidelines

Table of Contents

9 10 10 11 14 14 17

Graduate and Professional Schools 98 99 99 102 103 106 107 108 109 110 111

Is Graduate School For Me? Types of Graduate and Professional Schools Graduate School Time Line Building Qualifications How Do I Pick a Grad School Graduate School Exams Application Process The Gaucho Within 3 P’s of Grad School Interviews Choosing Among Offers

113 113 114 115 116

Graduate Student Services Job Search in Academia Job Search Outside of Academia Curriculum Vitae Samples: Curriculum Vitae & Résumés

Graduate Students 112

Diversity Matters 125 Services for Veterans 132 Life After Graduation 134

Introduction

about us. . .

Ignacio Gallardo Director

Our career counselors provide the full range of career development services through appointments and drop-in advising.

Emily White Associate Director

Dear Student, John Coate Assistant Director

We are pleased to present the 2014/2015 UCSB Career Manual. The dedicated staff of professionals behind this publication and seen here on these pages did Tom Q. Bennett an outstanding job reviewing Business Officer and creating this material. This is our largest publication to date, with more résumés, more web information, and internship help. Please take advantage of their Monica Ballón-Kalinowski Career Counselor efforts and use this book to ease your journey into the job world or graduate school. To a great year, Palmer Lily Maestas Editor Career Counselor

Brittany Manzer Internship Program Coordinator Career Counselor

Molly Steen Career Counselor

Jo Ann Villanueva-Salvador Career Counselor

Career Counseling

Career Assessment [Strong, Myers, Values, Skills, etc.] We offer the full spectrum of career testing and a special assessment for graduate students seeking non-academic employment.

Workshops and Special Events

We put on over 20 workshops per quarter and 20–30 information sessions on different companies, graduate and professional schools and gap year experiences.

Internships

We serve as a clearinghouse of information on local, state, national and international internships and provide access to many opportunities through GauchoLink, our online job listing service.

Online Resources [Labs, Website, Choices, etc.] Career.ucsb.edu is one of the best college websites in the country. We also have a computer lab accessible to students with software that assists with career and graduate school decisions.

Career Planning Class CNCSP 110 is a career planning course that is open to everyone, from the undeclared first year student to the graduating senior.

. . . C areer Services Overview

We value each individual as unique and part of a diverse and inclusive community.

We provide undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates with caring, customized service, individualized to meet the changing needs of students and the job market.

We participate in a wide range of partnerships with employers, campus and local communities, and academic and administrative departments to enhance the development of students.

Kathy Dunson Career Employment Specialist

Nancy Hernandez Events Coordinator

Introduction

PRINCIPLES OF SERVICES

Leticia Cardenas Employment Services Specialist

We employ the best tools - both human and technological - to maximize the accessibility and effectiveness of our services.

We maintain a collection of carefully selected resources both in our

Dave Palmer Art & Marketing

resource room and online.

Job Search

We connect students to employment through campus interviews, career fairs, and GauchoLink, your online job listing service.

Alejandra Reyes Administrative Assistant

Maya Salmon CRR Coordinator

Graduate School Application Services We assist with graduate and professional school selection and applications, including statement of purpose critiques.

Career Resource Room (CRR)

The crown jewel of our services. This analog and digital library holds worlds of information: choosing a major, career planning, graduate school applications, the job search process, and information for graduate students.

Robert Sams Technology Coordinator Webmaster

Teresa Stankis Career Testing

Introduction

2014/2015 Career Partners

here’s nothing like having a partner who believes in you. At Career Services, we know how powerful it is to open our doors to friends from outside of our academic village. We know there is much more to the corporate world than company logos and coldness. Our partners are great friends who care about the success of Gauchos as much as we do. These friends play a critical role in building and continuing the career development and employment services we deliver. Just as students come to us for our services and support, our Career Partners also advocate for their success with carefully allocated community budgets. We thank them.

Diamond Circle

CollegeWorks painting U.S. Marine Corps

Platinum Level

Citrix City Year Enterprise Rent-a-car Pay Junction Yardi

Gold Level

AppFolio Intel PeaceCorps SMART Scholarship for Service Program Target Teach For America UCSB Teacher Education Program Young's Market Company

"The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been." ~Henry Kissinger

career Peer Advisors

• Maintain and locate career materials in our career library. • Help you register for and navigate through GauchoLink (UCSB’s job/ internship database). • Sign you up for the career assessment program. • Assist in finding internship and study abroad opportunities. • Conduct outreach workshops and serve as student ambassadors for Career Services. • Provide tours of Career Services. • Provide referrals to advisors, counselors, or other campus agencies.

Apply To Be A Career Peer Advisor

Introduction

Career Peer Advisors are comprised of enthusiastic, dedicated students who are employed by Career Services to assist in your job search. You can find them in the Career Resource Room. Career Peer Advisors serve a variety of important functions, which include the following:

If you have a particular interest in career development or want to help empower your fellow students, we encourage you to apply for a Career Peer Advisor position! Career Peers are employed for 10 hours per week and need to commit for the entire academic year. Applications are available during the Winter quarter. You can find more information on the employment section of our website: career.sa.ucsb.edu/work-career-services/careerservices-peer.

What Past Peers Have To Say... Career Services has many great resources to help students in their search for a career. As a Career Peer, I had access to all of these, plus the support and encouragement from mentors like the career counselors, which helped me gain the confidence I needed to accomplish many goals. –Serafin Aguilar Being a Career Peer has taught me more than I ever anticipated. It has given me inside knowledge about what employers want in an applicant, and how to differentiate myself from others on paper and in person. –Samantha Shemick Career Services is a great service for students in their professional development, but peer advisors benefit the most. As we help others find internships, jobs, and graduate schools, we learn ourselves about opportunities. –Paulina Tran

Don’t hesitate to ask one of our Career Peers to help you with your job search inquiries.

Career Exploration

Career Exploration Career exploration helps you determine what career options might be the best fit for you. We begin career exploration by engaging in a process of self and occupational exploration. Gain a better understanding of yourself by enrolling in career planning courses or taking career assessments. Access our vast library of occupational resourcess by spending time at the Career Resource Room. Use the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting Started Worksheetâ&#x20AC;? to launch your career exploration process.

Getting Started Worksheet Career Planning Courses Career Assessments Choosing and Using Your Major Career Resources Informational Interviews Sample Interview Questions

Self Exploration

Find out more about yourself and what you want in a job.

Take the Strong Interest Inventory. Take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Take Focus 2. Read the Career Manual. Take CNCSP 110. Use assessment exercises in career books. Create a budget to identify the minimum amount of money you can get by on. Sign up for GauchoLink (UCSB’s online job/internship database) at career.ucsb.edu.

Career Focus

2 3 4

Explore your choices, determine the fields that best fit yourself and the world of work, and acquire résumé-enhancing experience.

Career Exploration

Getting Started Worksheet Occupational Exploration

Investigate possible occupations and compare them to the results of your self exploration. Review books in the career library. Conduct informational interviews. Attend lectures by guest speakers. Ask your professors. Explore career information at www.bls.gov/ooh. Read books and journals in your field. Talk to friends and family. Attend our LinkedIn workshops.

Get internships. Do volunteer work. Get part-time/seasonal/full-time work. Go on company visits. Study abroad. Use CHOICES career program to explore graduate school and career options. Use GauchoLink to find internships, part-time or seasonal employment.

Job Search

Make a successful transition from school to work.

Attend our Job Search workshop. Write a résumé and cover letter. Get job interviews through On-Campus Interviews. Get your résumé critiqued by a drop-in counselor. Find full-time job listings using GauchoLink. Go on a post-B.A. internship. Research possible employers using the internet, Yellow Pages, Chambers of Commerce, etc. Visit employers. Network with friends, family members, professors, current or past employers, etc. Attend our career fairs.

Career Planning Course Career Exploration

UCSB offers a career planning course which allows you to apply classroom knowledge to your personal career situation.

CNCSP 110: Introduction to Educational and Vocational Guidance

This four-unit course provides an introduction to the process of career planning through the exploration of skills, interests and values and an examination of the job market. CNCSP 110 provides a vehicle for

structuring your career decision making. Career Peer Advisors are required to take this course as a prerequisite for their role during the academic year.

Career Assessments Most people have three to five careers in their lifetime. We recommend that you engage in self-assessment periodically throughout your professional development rather than viewing it as a one-time event.

FOCUS 2

This program enables you to take up to five assessments to help you identify career interests. After you have taken the assessments, select “Narrow and Refine Your Results” to see a report of recommended occupations to research.

Strong Interest Inventory®

This assessment evaluates your career interests and matches them to the six Holland occupational themes. You can see how your interests compare to people in over 100 different occupations.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator tells you about your personal style in relation to the workplace. Use this assessment to identify characteristics of your ideal career and understand what careers best match your personality type.

CAREERLEADER CollegeTM

Career Leader-College is for students who are interested in going into some aspect of business – but just not sure which one. The assessment compares your interests, skills, and values with profiles of professionals from 30 different career paths in

How to access GauchoLink

business. Your results give you access to detailed descriptions about these careers so you can learn what it takes to be successful in these industries.

Comprehensive Packages

Both our Classic and Premium packages give you access to assessments to reveal more about your interests (Strong Interest Inventory®), personality (MyersBriggs Type Indicator®), skills (SkillScan®), and values (Kerwin Values Survey®) thereby providing you with the most comprehensive approach to career planning. In addition, you will receive a ten-page report that identifies some occupations that match your results from your Strong® and Myers-Briggs® (MBTI). Most importantly, a career counselor will help you to develop a checklist of criteria which you can use to generate and evaluate career options. These packages offer our most in-depth assessment options, and are good for students who feel completely lost about the kinds of careers they should explore.

GauchoLink is our online job/internship database. Complete the following steps to sign in: 1. Go to http://career.ucsb.edu/career-resources/gaucholink-information 2. Follow the directions under “First Time Logging In?” If you experience any problems signing in, come to the Career Peer desk in the Career Resource Room.

There may be a fee associated with these assessments. Ask about them at the peer desk in the Career Resource Room.

Choosing and Using Your Major A common question asked is “How do I choose a major?” The best major meets two requirements:  Choose what you are good at.  Choose what you are interested in. Try to determine where your interests lie and identify majors that match those interests. For more specific recommendations, come to the Career Resource Room to obtain the “Choosing a Major” handout. Another recommendation is to check out the College of Letters and Science’s “Choosing a Major” website: www.duels.ucsb.edu/advising/major

Declaring Your Major

Talk to either an undergraduate advisor in the department or with an academic advisor in the College of Letters and Science or College of Engineering for declaring a specific major.

Myths About Majors 1. My major will determine my career. FALSE. More than ½ of all college graduates pursue careers that are not directly related to their major.

Career Exploration

Choosing Your Major

2. Most college students choose their majors based on how much money they can make.

FALSE. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ Graduating Student & Alumni Survey, 67% of students chose their major because they liked the kind of work it will allow them to do. Only 6% chose their major based upon how much money they would make.

3. Double majors do not necessarily make you more marketable.

ALUMNI ADVICE Not everyone comes into college knowing what they want to do in life. College is hard, but it is also a time in your life when you grow and find yourself. Think about things you are interested in, look for new opportunities (classes or not), try it out, and maybe with luck, you’ll find your inspiration to succeed on your first try. Being passionate and inspired by what you are doing or studying is the first step in your path to success. —Rafael Aguilar

TRUE. Unless passionate about two subject areas, seeking a minor in writing or another language may be a more effective method to complement your educational and career goals.

4. The earlier you choose a major the better.

FALSE. More than ½ of UCSB students change majors at least twice before they graduate. However, one strong recommendation is if you are considering a major in science, you need to declare this from the start of your program because a lot of courses are offered in a particular sequence. Otherwise, not knowing this from the beginning may result in delaying your graduation date beyond four years.

Diversity Matters- Diversity as strength

The cultural landscape of the workforce is becoming more diversified as people identify with a multitude of cultural identities, such as their ethnic and linguistic backgrounds and sexual orientation. In addition, traditional identities, such as gender, are being transformed and given new meaning in the world of work. The staff at Career Services view diversity as a strength, as it offers multiple perspectives and novel solutions towards addressing issues within the workforce. See our Diversity Matters section on page 125 for more information.

Career Exploration

Double Majors

Double majoring is a good idea if you are in love with two subjects and can’t choose between them. It’s not a good idea if your motive is to impress. For the most part, neither employers nor graduate programs are particularly awed by double majors. The exception is if one major is in arts, humanities, or social sciences and the other is in math, hard science or engineering. If you can demonstrate both quantitative and qualitative skills, you’ll be in high demand.

Minors

Besides double majoring, pursuing a minor is another possible route to consider. However, it is important to keep in mind UCSB’s 200 unit limit rule. If you truly find that you have a keen interest in a secondary subject area, select a minor that is slightly different from your major. But remember: earning a minor does not equate to making you more marketable in the eyes of a future employer.

Using Your Major

There is a major misconception that choosing a major equates to choosing your career. This is not true for most students. More than ½ of college graduates pursue careers that are not directly related to their major. Your major at UCSB will give you expertise in an academic discipline but does not necessarily prepare you for a particular career path. On the other hand, there are a few majors that are exceptions to the rule, such as Engineering or Accounting. These majors should prepare you for a career since they provide specialized training and knowledge to work in these professions. However, in most cases, especially for those graduating with a liberal arts degree, it is important to learn how to assess your strengths and market yourself effectively in the job market.

Diversity Matters Women

For information on the resources available for women and the support available as they seek higher education and successful careers, see our Diversity Matters section on page 125.

College of Letters and Science Minors

American Indian and Indigenous Studies Anthropology Art History  Asian American Studies Astronomy and Planetary Science Black Studies  Chemistry  Chinese  Classics Comparative Literature Earth Science English Feminist Studies French German Studies Global Peace and Security History Italian Studies Japanese Jewish Studies Labor Studies Latin American and Iberian Studies Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies Linguistics Mathematics Mathematics for High School Teaching Music Philosophy Physics Portuguese Professional Writing with tracks in: Professional Editing Multimedia Communication Business Communication Russian Sociocultural Linguistics Spanish Spatial Studies  Statistical Science Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Theater Theater Production and Design Women, Culture, and Development

Gervitz School of Education Minors

Education and Applied Psychology with tracks in: Applied Psychology Educational Studies Teacher Preparation Mathematics and Science Education

After four years (or more!) in college,

Career Exploration

Are you prepared for life after college? you’re ready for the real world, right? Think again. In today’s tough job market, employers are looking for people who stand out from the crowd. Increase your employment opportunities and gain practical skills with courses and certificate programs through UCSB Extension. Each course of study is presented in an intensive format and is taught by UCSB instructors or professionals in the field. Extension courses are designed to provide the skills, tools, and practical experience necessary to increase your marketability as well as offer opportunities for you to fine tune specific goals on your career path. Program Areas include: Business & Professional Accounting

Professional Financial Planning

Business

Project Management

Green Building and Sustainable Design

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Human Resource Management Marketing Mediation and Dispute Resolution Paralegal Studies

Business and Education Instructional Technology Technology Entrepreneurship Strategic Business

UCSB Extension will provide you with the industry speciﬁc knowledge and hands on experience you’ll need to succeed. CALL 805.893.4200 VISIT http://extension.ucsb.edu/career

Career Resources This is the central hub of our department. Take advantage and check out all the valuable resources we have to offer, whether it is signing up for an assessment or picking up a career handout. We feature hundreds of books across numerous disciplines including access to an online career library: career.sa.ucsb.edu/ career-resources/online-career-library. If you need additional assistance, don’t hesitate to stop by and see a peer advisor or counselor during drop-in hours.

Holland Occupational Themes

career-resources/online-careerlibrary. Click on your preferred

section to find majors, minors and career options that suit your interests.

CHOICES

ENTERPRISING

The Holland codes organize your career VE interests and occupations into six N O broad categories:. Two or three C Holland codes dominate each person. You can find out your Holland code by taking the Strong Interest Inventory assessment. You can conduct your research online using the occupational profiles in our online library, career.sa.ucsb.edu/

I NT

L A N

Prefer direct service or helping opportunities involving advising, counseling, coaching, mentoring, teaching, or group discussion. Drawn to humanistic or social causes. S

While visiting our Career Resource O Room, you may want to check out CI CHOICES. This convenient program lets A you connect academic fields of study and your Holland code to information about related occupational areas, such as current California employment salary, market trends as well as graduate schools.

RE AL IS TI C

Prefer to solve abstract problems involving science or engineering related subjects. Curious about the physical world and why and how it works. Enjoy intellectual challenges and original or unconventional attitudes.

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Career Exploration

Career Resource Room (CRR)

Informational Interviews Conduct Informational Interviews

To get the best overview of a career, talk with several people in the careers you are exploring. Conducting information interviews is most effective after you do initial research in the Career Resource Room and have a general idea of the occupation you are interested in.

Network

PROFESSIONAL OR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS. Call the Chapter President for referrals to professionals in their organization that might be willing to speak to you about their positions. Many organizations have formal mentorship programs that are designed just for this purpose. To find the associations in your area of interest, consult the

Directory of Professional and Trade Associations in our Career Resource Room. TAs, SUPERVISORS, FRIENDS AND RELATIVES. These people may be invaluable sources of contacts for potential interviews you may want to conduct while in school or when you return home during school breaks. Use your personal network and develop LinkeIn connections THE YELLOW PAGES. Want to interview an architect? Under “architects” in the phone book, there are several architects that you could call. Or call a firm explaining to the receptionist that you want to interview an architect, and ask him/her who might be willing to give you a half hour. You can then speak with the person and explain your request.

Call or email for an appointment

Prepare for appointment

DRESS APPROPRIATELY. You want to give a good first impression. Although this is just an informational interview, you may have the opportunity later to ask about referrals for job openings, or to help you network into the profession. CONFIRM YOUR APPOINTMENT. Call on the day before you meet. Arrive early. CLARIFY YOUR PURPOSE. A good opening might be: “I am not here to ask for a job. What I really want are your opinions and advice about your field and what I need to do to prepare myself if I decide to enter this profession.” TAKE THE INITIATIVE. Remember you are the interviewer. You provide the structure for your meeting. When you introduce yourself, you may want to chat briefly about yourself so that the interviewee can get a sense of who you are and why you are interested in exploring this field. ASK FOR REFERRALS. Ask for additional people who may be able to assist you.

ALUMNI ADVICE I visited schools that offered courses in publishing (and ultimately spent a summer at NYU learning about my chosen industry), I investigated entry level jobs and learned about the leading companies. I used GauchoLink to find internships and opportunities in Santa Barbara. Employers want to see that you have the job skills they need and that you got them through applicable experience outside of your standard education. Once you know what you want to do, become as familiar as possible with everything related to that job through personal research and targeted experience. —Kalie Koscielak

Career Exploration

“Hello. My name is Sue and I am a student at UCSB. I was hoping you might be able to give me some advice. I saw your ad in the Yellow Pages and thought your firm might be a good place to start. I am doing some research on the field of city planning. Do you think anyone in your firm might be able to meet with me for 15 or 20 minutes to answer some questions I’ve written up about work in the field? When would be a good time to call her about an appointment?”

Employers Rate The Skills/Qualities In New College Hires Skills/Quality

Importance Rating

Ability to make decisions and solve problems

4.7

Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization

4.6

Ability to obtain and process information

4.6

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work

4.5

Ability to analyze quantitative data

4.4

Technical knowledge related to the job

4.2

Proficiency with computer software programs

4.1

Ability to create and/or edit written reports

3.7

Ability to sell or influence others

3.6

Weighted average. Based on a 5-point scale where 1=Not at all important; 2=Not very important; 3=Somewhat important; 4=Very important; 5= Extremely important. Source: Job Outlook 2014 Spring Update, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Career Exploration

Follow-up

SEND A THANK-YOU LETTER. Write within a week to your interviewee and express your appreciation for the information and courtesy extended to you. DROP A NOTE. If you were given a referral which turned out to be a “gold mine” of information, drop a note to the person who made the referral. People appreciate knowing when they have been helpful. FOLLOW UP. Later, when you do enter the field and accept a promising position, a followup thank you would be polite.

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S U C C E S S S T O RY. . .

Informational interviews aren’t only about gathering information—they are also about making valuable contacts. One student interested in event planning lined up a series of informational interviews with professionals in the Santa Barbara area. During one of the interviews, she indicated that she was interested in relocating to San Diego, and the professional was able to give her the name and number of a colleague working there. The student conducted an informational interview with an event planner in San Diego, and was amazed to receive a phone call from her a week later offering her a job! The student accepted and is now happily employed in her field of choice.

Ms. Felicia Cortez ABS Company 1234 Company Road Santa Barbara, CA 93106 Dear Ms. Cortez: Thank you so much for meeting with me yesterday afternoon. I greatly appreciate taking time out of your schedule to answer my questions. You helped me tremendously both with the information you provided and with your excellent advice. I will go to the meeting you recommended to me, and contact the Association President to find out the time and location. I hope to see you there. I will keep you posted on my progress. Thank you again. Sincerely,

Jonathan Coronado Jonathan Coronado

Job Description ◆◆What exactly is your job title? Describe a typical work week. ◆◆What are some of the problems/decisions you face? What skills are required for handling them? ◆◆What are the most satisfying aspects of your work? Most frustrating? ◆◆Would you trace your own career path for me? What might a beginner expect? ◆◆What is the typical salary range for a beginner in this field? For an experienced person?

Career Exploration

Sample Informational Interview Questions

Impact On Lifestyle, Rewards And Demands ◆◆Are there deadline pressures? Is overtime common? How flexible is your schedule? ◆◆How much travel is there in this occupation? ◆◆How does this occupation affect your social and/or family life?

Professional Development, Preparation And Advancement ◆◆What professional associations do you belong to and why? Which ones should I join? ◆◆What are the trends and developments in the field that are affecting entry-level people now? ◆◆What education/degrees/training/licenses are needed? If not mandatory, recommended? ◆◆What university courses do you recommend for an undergraduate as preparation? ◆◆What is the effect of an advanced degree or specific training? ◆◆What are the best schools in your E x p e rt A d v i c e field?

Talk To Campus Experts PROFESSORS...

Job Search Advice & Referrals ◆◆What kinds of entry-level jobs do you think are good training grounds for a person entering this field now? ◆◆What are some of the criteria that a new entrant should use when considering a specific position? ◆◆Where are the types of jobs advertised? ◆◆What qualities make for a successful candidate? ◆◆What other people would you suggest I speak to about this career field? Do you have their e-mail or phone numbers? May I use your name?

While professors are generally interested more in research than in applications in their fields, they can still be a wealth of information. They may be able to tell you what kinds of entry level positions exist in careers in their fields. Depending on the types of research they conduct and the methods they employ, they may even know people in their fields you can talk to. Professors can be VERY helpful in discussing graduate education required for careers in their field and which schools and programs are best.

CAREER COUNSELORS... Stop by the Career Resource Room for suggestions on which career counselors to see in an individual appointment based on your specific educational goals or career area of interests. While all of us have a general knowledge of most industries and career fields, some of us will also have specific suggestions for how to best direct your career or job search for particular career areas.

CAREER CONFERENCES, JOB FAIRS & SPEAKERS... There are a number of conferences, workshops and colloquia held every year by a variety of departments, clubs and associations that can help you learn about specific careers and employment options. Career Services often organizes panels of career incumbents to talk with students about their careers. Watch for ads in the Daily Nexus and in our workshop schedule for times and places of these events.

Internships

Internships Internships are pre-professional, career-related opportunities offering a chance to explore a particular industry and learn the skills of a professional field. In addition to internships, volunteer or part-time employment can also provide related benefits, depending upon the length of time and level of responsibilities. In this chapter, we cover the various types of internships and how you can apply to them on the websites that fit your career trajectory. We encourage you to subscribe to listservs that post announcements of internship opportunities. Past Gauchos have had great success in their internship experiences!

Benefits of an Internship Types of Internships Application Process Maximizing Study Abroad GoingGlobal Success Stories Getting Credit Minors With Internships International & Gap Year Opportunities

Success Stories

UCDC Could be the Best Decision of Your College Career Lainey Mebust days a week, Students often after work co-workers, professional experience.

eight hours a day. meet for social events with their bosses and enhancing the feel of the UCDC The DC social life provides incredible

Internships

The UC Washington, D.C. program is an incredible opportunity for anyone looking to gain internship experience while living in an exciting urban environment. UCDC gives students the freedom to pursue any internship opportunity, from working on Capitol Hill, to start-ups, to law firms. One of the biggest misconceptions of the UCDC program is that it is only available to Political Science majors, but the internship possibilities are endless. The Washington Center is a beautiful place to live. It is private like an apartment but has the community and friendly atmosphere of a dorm. The program has a small college feel, a refreshing change from large UC schools.

“One of the biggest misconceptions of the UCDC program is that it is only available to Political Science majors, but the internship possibilities are endless.” The staff and faculty at the UC center were amazing to work with. I took a Washington Media course with Marc Sandalow that proved to be one of my favorite collegiate classes. The class was handson and stimulating. Every Monday night the UC Center would hold forums bringing guest speakers

“The DC social life provides incredible opportunities to network and meet new people. ” opportunities to network and meet new people. I really enjoyed exploring the various DC neighborhoods and grew to love the different personalities found in the Adams Morgan, Georgetown, Dupont, Foggy Bottom, and Penn Quarter neighborhoods. It was exhilarating to walk to the metro every morning passing by bustling twenty-something’s headed to their respective firms. The energy of the city pulses through the air and makes people excited to go to work.

to speak to students. I was fortunate enough to listen to Justice Anthony Kennedy during my time at UCDC. Students typically work at their internships four

Participating in UCDC has been the best decision I’ve made in my college career, I hope many students make the same decision and enjoy the chance to live and work in the Nation’s Capitol.

Benefits Of An Internship Increased Experience and Confidence

Landing an internship is a chance to apply your knowledge in a real world situation that gives you a taste for an industry you may be interested in pursuing after graduation. Studying a major is one thing, applying that knowledge to “real world” situations is entirely another.

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Résumé Builder

Relevant work experience is the first thing employers look for when recruiting. Internships can be paid or unpaid and you can seek opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally. Internships also help you focus your career direction by exploring what you like and don’t like.

Contacts and Networking

Tap into a network of professionals that can offer references, advice, and information about new job opportunities. It’s very important to make a strong

impression during internships and cultivate your relationships with supervisors and colleagues. These relationships make a difference!

Future Job Offers

According to a recent survey by the National Association for Colleges and Employers, 75% of employers prefer to hire applicants with relevant work experience. Where can you get relevant experience? Internships! Many companies use internship programs for their recruitment efforts. Working with interns gives them the chance to try out motivated, ambitious students before employing them. If the intern makes the grade, the company may make a permanent job offer. Check our calendar for activities and workshops preparing you for internship searches and networking with employers. Come by Career to have your internship application material reviewed before submitting resumes and cover letters.

E x p e rt A d v i c e Paid vs. Unpaid Pay is important, but not the main goal. Internships with a salary are nice; however, don’t accept a mediocre internship just because it carries a stipend and the other does not. It is not uncommon that unpaid arrangements may result in compensation later. Many industries cannot afford to pay interns and yet traditionally employers use internships as a screening device-hoping to identify individuals who have the skills and attitudes they want in career employees. This is another reason to shine during your time as an intern and maintain records of your accomplishments.

Types Of Internships Local

post graduate internship options.

Find local, part-time (5 to 20 hours per week), full-time, paid or unpaid internships by applying through GauchoLink. More than 200 different internship opportunities in government, nonprofit, media, and business-related organizations can be found throughout the academic year. Don’t overlook on-campus peer advising, leadership, and student affairs internships. On-campus positions can offer valuable career-related skills as well. See student positions at www.sa.ucsb.edu. Recruitment for these positions is typically early Winter quarter for the following academic year. Students intern part-time during the academic year.

Summer (National)

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These highly competitive, and often times year-long, programs can be found primarily in the government or non-profit sectors. Business or private sector companies can no longer hire you as an unpaid intern once you graduate.

Many UCEAP study abroad programs offer field research or internship options as part of their course offerings. Students are then able to transfer units back to campus. See p.22 for other work abroad or

Typically, full-time, paid programs are used by companies to recruit future employees. Therefore, they can be quite competitive. A cover letter and résumé are mandatory for all national internship programs. For summer research positions, recommendation letters and a short essay may be required. Seasonal and/or camp or park related positions may also enhance one’s confidence and skill development. See the following page for Hot Internship Resouces in order to explore these types of programs.

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Application Process When and How to Apply for Internships

Students need to follow the directions from the company or organization website for internship applications very carefully. Some prefer applications be submitted online through their websites, others will accept an email cover letter note and attached résumé. Others expect students to apply through the GauchoLink system where résumés and cover letters are first uploaded into the “Documents” section. Résumé and cover letter reviews are strongly encouraged through our daily drop-in advising service in our CRR.

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Most internship programs are targeted to juniors and seniors. However, focused, career-directed sophomores may also be considered. Students seeking part-time, local options can typically apply the quarter before they wish to begin the internship. Apply early for a competitive edge. February through mid-March is a critical window for recruiting summer interns. The “Big Four” accounting firms and certain larger technical firms typically screen for summer internships as part of On-Campus Interviews during fall quarter. Fall deadlines are common with CIA, FBI, and the Department of State because they require a sixmonth security clearance. These programs and many others can be combined with the popular

UCSB Washington Center Academic Internship Program (www.lsugeducation.ucsb.edu/opportunities). Deadlines are typically two quarters before start dates, and can be found on the website. See p.19 or 26 for more UCDC information.

HOT INTERNSHIP RESOURCES GauchoLink career.sa.ucsb.edu/students/ gaucholink Best database for local, part-time internships year-round, including summer.

Intern Match www.internmatch.com This site is one of the largest selections of paid internships with a focus on business internships and hard-to-find non-profit positions.

"Find An Internship" career.sa.ucsb.edu/find-aninternship Find internship search engines, and organizations to support your internship exploration. You can filter your search by interest, location, and internships related to your major in order to navigate this extensive list of resources.

Intern Bound https://internbound.com/ Lists internships mainly in North and South California, and also in the Pacific Northwest. More than 90% of the internships on InternBound are paid. Any unpaid internships are quality positions in the corporate, government or nonprofit world. Internship programs are year round and seasonal. Search by category, keyword and/ or company.

Handout Hub career.sa.ucsb.edu/resources/handouthub Visit the Handout Hub (online or in the Career Resource Room) for industry specific resources and links to assist in your internship search!

Internship Programs www.InternshipPrograms.com A very robust site to search for California internships. Additional sections help you evaluate the quality of opportunities, provide tips for the application process, and the site features go-to advice to make the most of your internship experience.

Idealist Internships.com Use your UCSB umail address when setting up an account to get access to the world's largest internship marketplace.

www.idealist.org This resource includes internship opportunities of 14,000 non-profit or community organizations in 25 countries in addition to public service information and volunteer positions.

Maximizing Your Study/Travel Abroad Experience

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Prepare before you go so you can extend your stay. Make friends with an international student from the country you hope to visit. Research and prepare a quick country reference guide. Besides your English résumé, consider preparing a résumé in the language of the country you plan on visiting. Bring at least one business-attire outfit to wear for possible interviews and fill in with additional clothing from the local area as needed. Obtain at least one reference from a previous employer you can have on-hand to document your credentials. Create your own business card with your degree and a short objective.

Check the UC EAP (Education Abroad Program) website for internships, field-based research projects, and/or volunteer opportunities at your study abroad destination. Start your quest for internships before you leave and continue the moment you arrive. http://eap.ucsb.edu/

Move beyond your comfort zone. Consider a home-stay arrangement. Join student clubs where the majority of members are local students (i.e., AIESEC, Model UN). Join a multicultural student work team as part of your assigned classroom projects. Check out International Jobs and Internships at http://www.ihipo.com/

Trade your expertise/talent in a favorite sport, musical instrument, digital media, English, etc. for conversational practice with a local family or friends. Google the local area hobby or sports team, and get involved internationally.

Volunteer your particular discipline (i.e., accounting, marketing, web design) for a local NGO (Nongovernmental Government Organization) as part of a work-based project that you can use as a future résumé builder. Check out organizations by going to www.idealist.org or Going Global in GauchoLink

Meet professionals in your field of interest while overseas. Network for possible jobs. Befriend the local expatriates while there. Use the American Chambers of Commerce Abroad website to find U.S. companies doing business in the overseas city nearest you. http://www.uschamber.com/international/ directory/default

Travel regionally. Secure a flexible ticket to allow for this. Take advantage of nearby weekend travel discounts. Befriend local area students and families. Get invited to join excursions and holiday travels.

GoingGlobal-Jobs here, there, everywhere.

Expert advice for finding jobs at home and abroad. Available from within GauchoLink, Going Global Country Career Guides are the ultimate jobseeker’s tool for finding employment at home and abroad! Packed with country-specific career information, each guide has been developed by a local career specialist, updated annually, and features recommended websites and detailed resource descriptions for such vital employment topics as: Job search resources: general and specialized job sites, job fairs, newspapers that publish job ads, government employment offices, executive search firms, and temporary staffing agencies Country employment outlook and key industry trends The USA and Canadian City Career Guides fast track finding employment opportunities within the largest and most dynamic metropolitan areas in North America

Top company listings: corporate profiles of the largest employers including NAICS descriptions, revenue and full contact information Industry-specific trade and professional organization information: issues of special concern for foreign professionals, education requirements, trade associations and industry web sites Business resources: trade councils, chambers of commerce, and other professional and social networking groups Work permit and visa regulations Finance and compensation information: taxes, housing, transportation, cost of living, medical insurance, vacation/leave, pensions, social security, and more. Resume/CV writing guidelines and examples Interview advice Cultural advice

Success Stories Networking to Create Your Own Internship Trevor Zehnder

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ow did Trevor Zehnder land two full-time job offers by his 4th year? As a student majoring in economics with an emphasis in accounting and a minor in education, Trevor dedicated his last two summers in school as an intern at Ernst & Young in San Francisco and UBS in Santa Barbara. That experience lead to both job offers, but those opportunities didn't just majically appear. Trevor had to create his first internship with UBS by networking. The company had never hired an intern before, so Trevor devoted time to cold calling and emailing employees at UBS to get his foot in the door. And then, a chance encounter with a UBS employee at a local restaurant expedited the hiring process! Trevor held several internships and part-time positions as an undergrad at UCSB, including positions with the Office of Student Life and a peer advisor position with Career Services. His career interests in finance and real estate lead him towards a targeted internship search. He began cold projects were tailored to my interests and questions. calling and emailing local companies, always tailorI was taught technical trading from one person ing his approach in the office because I to the organization "cold calling and emailing local companies, walked into his office to illustrate his always tailoring his approach to the and asked him what he interest. The UBS organization to illustrate his interest" was looking at on his opportunity occomputer. I was able to curred after several emails to various people meet with clients in the office and join the advisor in the organization. Trevor was actually chatting and client for lunch as well,â&#x20AC;? Trevor shared. with a gentleman at a local restaurant about the menu, which lead to the common realization that As a student with several successful internships, the man's daughters were traveling abroad and that Trevor encourages others to be proactive and creTrevor was a UCSB student. And here's the coinciate opportunities that can be molded to specific dence? The man was a UBS employee and was able interests. Networking has helped him prepare for to make an interpersonal connection about Trevorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a successful career and has afforded Trevor the recent outreach. Yes, networking does work! Hearopportunity to develop a vast repertoire of profesing from an eager student encouraged their hiring sional contacts which ultimately lead him to job of an intern. offers. Trevor is thankful for the time dedicated by After interning with UBS for two weeks, Trevor was given the title Research Analyst and truly feels that he was able to develop his own internship experience since managers were excited to have an individual enthusiastic about the business. He took full advantage of his UBS internship to explore his career interests: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would arrive at 6:30 AM so they knew I was serious about learning from them. My

each UBS, and Ernst & Young, staff member and attributes much of his career achievement to their support during his internships.

"Networking has helped him prepare for a successful career..."

Getting Credit

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Where Credit is Due

Some employers require you to receive academic credit in order to be considered for unpaid internships. However, most students do not need the units or cannot get credit through their respective departments. In these cases, students may wish to participate in our Internship Certificate Program. To learn more, students should visit the Career Resource Room at Career Services. The Internship Certificate Program (ICP) supports the educative value of the internship and your enrollment at UCSB. ICP promotes the six criteria outlined by the U.S. Department of Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair Labor Standards Act for an experience to be defined as an Talk To Campus Experts internship and encourages regular supervision through our online PROFESSORS... GauchoLink system. Students who While professors are generally interested more in research than want credit should consult with in applications in their fields, they can still be a wealth of infortheir departmental undergraduate mation. They may be able to tell you what kinds of entry level advisors. positions exist in careers in their fields. Depending on the types Some departments provide a faculty-sponsored independent

Top Ten Internships for 2014 Facebook Google Qualcomm Schlumberger Epic Intel Microsoft Bloomberg Apple Exxon Mobile Source: Forbes, 2014

study 199 upper-division class that can be used when students wish to do an internship that relates to their academic studies. Some departments such as Biological Sciences, Communication, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, History and Political Science offer a 192/193 class that can be used for obtaining upper-division units based on hours and additional reports documenting what was learned in the internship. Career Services does not advise on academic course credit for internships. Please see your academic advisor.

of research they conduct and the methods they employ, they may even know people in their fields you can talk to. Professors can be VERY helpful in discussing graduate education required for careers in their field and which schools and programs are best.

Minors With Internships The following frequently ignored programs all have mandatory internships in order to better acquaint students with the real-life working world. You should start preparation early in your college career because there are often prerequisites.

Professional Writing Minor

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TMP Technology Management Program

The Technology Management Program’s educational programs include classes in management, entrepreneurship, new product development, marketing, and much more taught by world class scholars, highly successful business lecturers, and entrepreneurs. In addition, the program includes networking with California’s top business and entrepreneurial leaders, a New Ventures Competition that actually launches successful new ventures, student mentoring, an evening lecture series, and endless ways for participants to develop and practice their leadership skills. For more information visit www.

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The Minor in Professional Writing offers exposure to a range of communication practices in academic and professional communities through three prerequisite courses, two senior capstone courses, and an internship. Students prepare a portfolio to apply for the Minor in Professional Writing that demonstrates their accomplishments, and go on to complete the capstone courses during their senior year. You should think of the Minor in Professional Writing as an apprenticeship in the world of professional writing, and not simply as a set of courses in which someone will tell you what to do. Minors in Professional Writing must be excellent writers and editors. They must be able and willing to function in a professional internship environment, to accept responsibility, to demonstrate initiative, to complete assignments, to meet deadlines, and to work collegially in group projects. For more information visit

issues confronting education, for students preparing for a teaching career in elementary or secondary education, and for students exploring a career in counseling, clinical, or school psychology. Students choose to follow one of three tracks: Applied Psychology, Educational Studies, or Teacher Preparation. For information visit www.education.ucsb.edu/

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Education and Applied Psychology Minor

This minor is designed for students who want to work with research faculty and learn more about E x p e rt A d v i c e

Department ListServs Contact your academic department advisors to be added to listservs to receive emails about opportunities for internships, volunteering, and community events related to your field. Examples : GauchoLink for industry and major specific Care Mail (Community Affairs Board for community events and volunteer opportunities) Environmental Studies Health Professions Film and Media Studies Career Connections (Econ majors) Economics Film & Media Studies Anthropology

ALUMNI ADVICE Were it not for the Professional Writing Minor, I would have felt completely lost after graduation. No other course at UCSB helped prepare me for the rigorous process of applying for jobs in the way this minor did. —Kelly Jones

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Success Stories From Sweden to Spain to D.C. Annika Rittenhouse

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s a dual citizen of both the U.S. and Sweden, Annika Rittenhouse was no stranger to her Swedish roots. Moreover, she followed her father, a civil engineer, to such places as Indonesia, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. A year abroad was therefore, something she knew she wanted to incorporate into her studies at UCSB. Her fall semester in Sweden gave her the opportunity to fulfill many of her Communication units by focusing on the Swedish culture and new European Union perspective. She became active in a Swedish student organization called Lund’s Nation, and learned to bartend informally. She returned home just in time for the holidays and then headed back overseas to Madrid, Spain for her spring semester in which she took Contemporary History of Spain, Professional Spanish Vocabulary, and the History of Spain. When asked what she got out of her study abroad experiences, Annika said, “It made me a more independent person. I had to rely upon my own intuition and resources to figure out transportation and how to deal with cultural stereotypes of Americans. At the end, my Swedish friends conceded that not all Americans are alike. I found I was able to relate more of my California perspective in my role as U.S. Student Cultural Ambassador overseas. It also helps to research the current events for the region where you are studying to better participate in discussions outside the classroom.”

School. She also successfully completed what she considers to be one of the most rigorous interviews to date, as well as a corporate on-site interview with VISA where she was asked questions on how to address e-commerce and credit card trends. “You really need to do your homework on the company in order to be prepared.”

Landing a competitive internship in Washington, D.C. with the Department of State’s Education & Cultural Affairs Bureau in its Fulbright Office as one of five interns chosen out of 450 applicants was in large part due to Annika’s international background and study abroad experiences. Her internship demanded more of her analytical skills and ability to adapt and support eight different regional managers. While her on-going project included updating bilateral educational exchange agreements using a variety of sources including legal files, contacts with embassies, and more, she was also included in weekly orientations for selected Fulbright scholars going overseas to conduct

Her experiences with studying abroad and her many internships while at UCSB gave her the confidence and skills to be successful in such an innovative and fast moving company.

Annika returned home to serve as a UCSB EAP Global Advisory Intern and later to help out Career Services as a volunteer Peer Advisor. She spent a year as a bartender at Joe’s Café on lower State Street after completing a week of Bartender

research in a wide range of areas, from Guatemala midwifery to Uruguay extinction of the jaguar. These programs pulled in major political figures. She also had the chance to sit in on grant proposals by non-profits and have a say in the qualifying process.

After six interviews and three months, Annika now works for Google as a People Programs Coordinator at their headquarters in Mountain View, CA. She works for the Career Development team supporting sales, updating budgets, creating websites, developing internal program initiatives and working on a global internal marketing campaign. Her experiences with studying abroad and her many internships while at UCSB gave her the confidence and skills to be successful in such an innovative and fast moving company.

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“Start planning your future early in your sophomore year,” says Annika, “take advantage of the Education Abroad Program and Career Services. Get engaged. Don’t get stuck in your own little niche. Take the initiative.” Before going on study abroad, she went to Career Services and found a handout with local area internships in media and communications where she discovered a local advertising firm and was later selected to work parttime in an unpaid public relations position helping the media manager research client account product placements. Thus, she started to build her experience for the more substantial positions she has held since studying abroad.

ALUMNI ADVICE Supervisors and colleagues from a part-time job or summer internship are excellent additions to your network, so do your best to make a positive impression with your work ethic and performance. When you conduct yourself professionally and go above and beyond what is expected of you, people will remember you favorably if they are contacted later to provide a reference. —Andrea Michaelian

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Diversity Matters - Students with Disabilities

In the U.S. population living in the community, over 47 million people--almost one in every five Americans--have a functional disability. The majority of these are under age 65. Source: www.healthypeople.gov. See our Diversity Matters section on page 125 for a list of resources.

International & Gap Year Opportunities Interested in an international career, internship, or post-BA experience? It is critical to identify your reasons for searching abroad and focus your goals. Consider the following questions to help focus your international and national search: Decide: Answer the question, “What is the focus of my search?”

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Region of World: Where do you want to go? Language: Do you want to go where they speak a language you already know, or do you want to learn a new language? Professional Focus: What type of work experience do you seek? Do you want the opportunity to work in a specific industry, population, or practice a particular skill? Academic Major: Where can you go to gain relevant experience for your studies? If you’re interested art, perhaps you could consider Madrid. If you are interested in automotive engineering, perhaps Germany would be a viable destination. Use GoinGlobal to research industry trends in a specific country. goinglobal

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Desired Objective: Do you want to immerse yourself in a completely foreign culture? Are you looking for an alternative “gap year” option after graduation? Is your goal to gain particular experience in an industry? Would you like to help fight for a cause internationally? Use GoinGlobal, which is available inside GauchoLink. GoinGlobal is our featured tool for your international internship and job search, and city-specific search in the U.S. and Canada: career.sa.ucsb.edu/students/job-search/ goinglobal

Visit our International Opportunities page for websites and resources that provide information on languagecorps.com a variety of abroad experiences, travel information, and teaching programs.

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Why Teach Abroad?

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Many students seek a way to finance their travel while practicing their foreign language skills in areas of the world they have yet to explore. Without language fluency and a high demand technical skill, options can appear limited with only a few exceptions. One of these exceptions involves teaching conversational English to those who seek to learn English, especially given today’s global marketplace and areas of diplomacy. Check out these handouts on our Handout Hub: Internships With A Global Focus Teaching English Abroad

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85% of all international entry-level positions are based with U.S. Organizations (i.e., U.S. Firms with international contracts, U.S./NGOs, U.S./ government agencies with work overseas). 50% of these international jobs are located inside the U.S.

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Most disciplines, ranging from accounting, finance, human resources, law, to marketing/ sales, have an international dimension. Multinationals rarely send staff abroad, and if they do, they send senior or long-term employees. Overseas entry level positions are best found with small and medium size international consulting firms in the industry and fields of interest. Focus on your particular skill set versus a specific country.

National Post-BA Opportunities:

“Remember, life is a journey, not a destination"

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Facts About International Careers Work permits for career positions are difficult to obtain from a foreign-based company.

Post-BA Internship & Volunteer Resources

International Post-BA Opportunities:

Job Search Strategies Determining your career objective involves researching the occupations and industries that match your interests and abilities. Successful career consumers diversify their approach,

Job Search Strategies

having multiple search strategies operating simultaneously. Some job search methods are more effective than others, but regardless of the strategies used, the best results are achieved by job seekers who actively work their plan!

Job Search Methods Employer Research Career Fair Success Transferable Skills Networking Want Ads Employment Agencies Online Search Identity Management Campus Interview Program

Job Search Methods There are many ways of looking for a job and each method has its pros and cons. Presented below are some of the most popular job search techniques.

Methods

PROS

CONS

HINTS

INTERNSHIPS Register for GauchoLink and search for internship opportunities. Talk to a career counselor and/or conduct online research to develop targeted internship opportunities.

Opportunity to try out a career. Develop job-related skills. Increase your employment marketability and job prospects. Expand your networking contact list.

CAREER FAIRS Research participating employers and their recruiting positions from Career Services website prior to attending the fair. Be prepared to communicate about yourself, your skills and interests, and what you have to offer.

Easy access to companies targeting college students for employment. A terrific opportunity to gather information about companies. Find internship and job openings, and network with company representatives.

There may be fewer companies for non-technical and non-business candidates.

Focus your time on employers that match your interests. Prepare several targeted résumés for specific fields or areas of interests.

NETWORKING Talk to everyone you know to develop a list of possible contacts. Ask for information on job/companies. Circulate your résumé.

May learn of unadvertised openings. May result in a courtesy interview. Often results in a closer match of your interests to a job.

A contact in itself is not enough to get you a job. You may exhaust all leads without landing a job. Quite time consuming.

Follow through on all leads. Keep broadening your network of contacts.

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Respond to employment agency ads in newspapers. Check phone book for names of agencies to contact.

Fee-paid jobs for graduates with marketable experience.

You need to prepare. Be ready to articulate your job-related skills and experience.

Identify agencies that specialize in your field. Make frequent contact with your counselor to obtain better service.

ONLINE SEARCH Scan job vacancies on hundreds of databases. E-mail cover letter and résumé tailored to jobs.

Actual job openings. Many employers use a wide variety of job Very competitive due to the listing services. Many listings have number of job seekers viewfree to low-cost access. Worlding websites. wide geographic reach.

WANT ADS Scan want ads. Send résumé with cover letter tailored to specific job qualifications.

Involves minimal investment of time in identifying companies. Résumé and cover letter are sent for actual job openings.

Résumé and cover letter will compete with large number of others. Ads follow job market; least effective in times of economic downturn.

Use as a meter on the job market in a certain geographical area. Try to get your materials in as early as possible.

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (OCI) Attend OCI orientation meeting; register with Career Services. Monitor job postings daily.

One of the primary ways in which companies recruit for technical and business positions.

Tends to favor larger companies with resources set aside for college recruiting.

Check postings each week for interviewing opportunities. Use postings as a way to identify possible employers.

TARGETED MAILING Develop good cover letter tailored to a specific type of job and the needs of the company. Send letter with résumé to selected companies.

Better approach than the mass mailing method. Investment of time and effort should merit stronger response from employers.

Requires a significant investment of time in researching companies and writing cover letters as well as following up with contacts.

Find out who is in charge of the area in which you want to work; send your materials to that person. Great method when used in conjunction with networking.

IN-PERSON VISIT Visit many companies. Ask to see person in specific department. Submit résumé and application, if possible.

Résumé and application are on file with the company.

Requires a great deal of time to make a relatively small number of contacts.

Research the companies prior to your visit. Ask for a specific person or ask about a specific type of job.

Create “job agents” in GauchoLink to receive Requires time commitment automatic notification on and may not lead to a new job postings. Consider permanent job offer. approaching a targeted May be unpaid. company and create your own internship.

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Use the Web frequently as information and sites change quickly.

Source: MBNA Career Service Center, www.sa.psu.edu/career, with modifications by UCSB Career Services.

Employer Research Researching employers helps you identify who is hiring, which positions are available in your field of interest, and what qualifications are needed to apply for openings. In addition, employer research helps when you interview for a position, since employers want to know about your knowledge of the company as well as your reasons for choosing the company. Here are four useful tips for researching employers:

1. Gather information about companies by ac-

cessing directories. See the box below of Public and Private Sector Job Listings for web sites that contain lists of employers.

ployer websites. Check if the web sites have an employment section that describes which positions are available and what qualifications are required.

3. Contact past or current employees and ask them

about their experiences working for the company. Family, friends, and the UCSB Alumni Association are great resources to obtain referrals to company employees. If you can not find a referral, try contacting the employer directly to see if there is anyone willing to speak with you. Here is your chance to get the inside scoop!

Diversity Matters Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual

Job Search Strategies

For a list of resources, see our Diversity Matters section on page 125.

Surf the web...

PRIVATE SECTOR JOB LISTINGS Career Path www.CareerBuilder.com Job listings from over 90 newpapers published by the Gannett Co., Knight Ridder and Tribune.

Monster www.monster.com An interactive database for listing and locating jobs. WetFeet www.wetfeet.com The everything page for job search. indeed www.indeed.com Search jobs by location worldwide. Use advanced search to find entry level jobs by city, area of career interest, and company.

2. Use your favorite web browser to find official em-

PUBLIC SECTOR JOB LISTINGS Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Job Bank www.jobbankinfo.org National clearinghouse for the public Employment Service. Lists thousands of jobs, in a wide variety of fields. Federal Employment Information System www.studentjobs.gov Job openings in the Federal Government for students. Idealist.org www.idealist.org A great website for non-profit jobs. JobStar Central www.jobstar.org The Job Search Guide from your local public library. Job listings in California, the nation and worldwide. USA Jobs www.usajobs.com The official job site of the U.S. federal government.

Career Fair Success Career fairs are a great way to gather information about companies, find internships and job opportunities, and network with company representatives. Attend as many as possible. Successfully maneuver your way through a career fair by following these tips:

Be prepared to answer questions about yourself.

Here’s an example: “Hi, I’m Joe Gaucho and I will be completing my second year in Economics after this quarter. I am particularly interested in learning more about your investment banking position.”

Focus your time on employers that match your interests.

Be curious.

Based on your employer research, form questions about the company. In a pinch, observe the employer table for a few minutes in order to generate a couple of questions to ask the recruiter.

Ask about internship or summer employment opportunities.

Most organizations have some type of internship or summer employment program. Find out details about job requirements, number of openings, application procedures and deadlines, and position responsibilities.

5. Inquire about entry-level career opportunities.

“What entry level positions does your organization have available? What are the qualifications you require for these types of positions? What types of on-the-job training are offered?”

6. Leave a résumé.

Some employers collect résumés during the career fair, so bring hard copies of your résumé to hand out. Others may prefer that you fax, email, or mail your résumé later when you apply for a position.

On-Campus Job Fair – Sept. 30, 2014 Fall Career Fair All Majors Day – Oct. 22, 2014 Science, Tech & Engineering – Oct. 23, 2014 Graduate & Professional School Day – Nov. 5, 2014 Winter Career Fair – Jan. 29, 2015 Spring Career Fair – Apr. 14, 2015 Please consult our website or the quarterly Schedule of Events for dates and times. Early Admission is available at most career fairs.

7. Seek out advice and/or referrals.

“Do you have any particular advice you could give me given my interests and background?” “Are there any future steps you think I need to take to better prepare me for this field (e.g., professional associations, trade journals, contacts)?”

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Preview the list of companies and organizations on the Career Services website before the career fair. Prioritize and visit those organizations that fall into professional or industry groups that best match your interests.

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8. Be sure to ask for a business card.

Drop a personal thank you note in the mail later that week if you think this is a place you might like to work. Let the person know that his/her advice was really helpful, and the steps you will be taking. Wish them well, and stay in touch periodically as appropriate. Ask to see if a follow-up, on-site informational meeting and tour might be possible.

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Early Student Arrival Hour Most of our professional fairs have an “Early Student Arrival Hour.” This is the first hour of the fair, so you have the first shot at impressing the recruiters. Our recruiters love this hour-they feel that the students who attend are highly motivated and prepared to take advantage of the job opportunities in front of them. There are three requirements for attending Early Student Arrival Hour. 1. Dress professionally. 2. Bring a résumé that was approved by a career counselor through drop-in advising, individual appointment, or resume+ ! 3. Check out the fair website to see who is coming and what positions they are offering.

Transferable Skills “You are defined not by your job title, but by the skills that you possess, which are transferable from, and to, any occupation you may happen to be involved in at the moment.” – Richard Bolles E x p e rt A d v i c e

Give Context to Your Transferable Skills When you communicate your transferable skills to future employees, make sure you place your transferable skills in context. In other words, be able to give descriptive examples of when, where, why, with whom, and how you’ve developed and implemented these skills in your life. This is important because anyone can “claim” to have skills. However, when you give concrete examples, your skills will come across as much more credible. Here are some examples…

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Transferable Skill: Organizing Tasks Description: Organized a group of five classmates and delegated tasks for a laboratory experiment in an advanced Chemistry course. Transferable Skill: Professional Writing Description: Published several news articles on the dangers of global warming in a student-run university newspaper.

A question students frequently ask is, How do I find a job without previous work experience? This is a fair question. Most students don’t have a litany of past work experiences because being a student is a full-time endeavor. However, you can still market yourself by effectively communicating your transferable skills.

In the words of job search guru Richard Bolles, transferable skills are “skills we take from Transferable Skill: Willingness to Learn Description: Learned how to utilize financial software by actively seeking advice from job to job.” In other words, transferable skills a certified public accountant while interning at a large accounting firm. are non-specific skills that can be applied to different jobs. You learn these skills from everyday activities, such as classes, hobbies, sports, group projects, volunteering, and internships. Being able to communicate your transferable skills is an effective way of enhancing your cover letters, résumés, and interviews.

Matching Skills with Job Requirements Keep in mind that the primary goal of employers is to find applicants whose skills match the requirements of a particular job. Therefore, it is important that you clearly understand the tasks that are expected of you. There are several ways to E x p e rt A d v i c e retrieve this information: Asking employers directly Contacting Human Resources (if available) Conducting informational interviews Reading job postings Accessing the DOT database

Identifying Job Skills The U.S. Department of Labor offers an excellent database, called the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, which contains descriptions of required skills for nearly every occupation. For example, if you ever wanted to know what an audiologist does, here is what you’ll find on the DOT: TITLE(s): AUDIOLOGIST (medical ser.) Determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patient: administers and interprets variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction, and speech reception and discrimination tests, to determine type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech. The DOT is available on the web: http://www.occupationalinfo.org/contents.html

Skill Sets The following is far from an exhaustive list of transferable skills. We encourage you to brainstorm skills that are relevant to your experiences.

Analytical/Research

Leadership

üü Analyzing data üü Assessing problems üü Conceptualizing a study üü Gathering information üü Identifying trends üü Managing a database üü Writing technical reports üü Writing literature review

üü Advising üü Coaching üü Coordinating üü Consulting üü Hiring üü Enforcing policy üü Making decisions üü Mentoring üü Supervising üü Training üü Teaching

Communication

Motivation

üü Accepting responsibility üü Facing obstacles üü Hard working üü Resilient üü Responsible üü Self-evaluating üü Self-initiating üü Willingness to learn

Creative

üü Creating images üü Creative writing üü Dancing üü Designing üü Playing instrument üü Graphics software (specify)

Organization/Admin.

Financial/Quantitative üü Accounting üü Appraising value üü Budgeting üü Calculating üü Cashiering üü Creating spreadsheets üü Keeping financial records üü Financial software üü Forecasting üü Mathematics (specify)

Interpersonal

üü Asserting üü Building rapport üü Cooperating üü Counseling üü Empowering üü Handling complaints üü Managing conflict üü Respecting üü Satisfying customers üü Self-aware üü Supportive üü Team Player

üü Attention to details üü Developing a plan üü Filing üü Keeping inventory üü Managing time üü Meeting deadlines üü Organizing tasks üü Scheduling üü Setting goals

Technical

üü Assembling üü Building or crafting üü Computer software (specify) üü Operating machinery üü Reading blueprints üü Repairing üü Troubleshooting

The assessment should provide you a more realistic picture of your qualifications for a particular position. You can also use the responses in a variety of ways. To indicate a good match, the required skills that you already possess can be highlighted in your cover letter, résumé, and/or interview responses. Tasks you are unable to fulfill may direct you to skills that you can work towards developing.

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üü Active Listening üü Editing üü Facilitating discussion üü Fluent in a second language üü Interviewing üü Negotiating üü Providing feedback üü Public speaking üü Sign language üü Writing (specify)

The next step is to assess whether your current skills match the job requirements. A useful exercise is to complete the transferable skills worksheet below. After researching a job of interest, write the task requirements in the left column. In the right column, write down skill(s) that are needed to fulfill this task.

Use the list of skills sets and worksheet in this section to identify and match your transferable skills with your job of interest.

Sample Transferable Skills Worksheet Job: Computer Technical Support Specialist

Tasks*

Transferable Skills

Provide technical support to workers in information processing departments.

Able to set-up and troubleshoot servers, networks, and other computer devices.

Assign and coordinate work projects, such as converting to new hardware or software.

Install new hardware and program existing software to adapt to client needs.

Designate staff assignments, establish work priorities, and evaluate cost and time requirements.

Train and supervise staff, schedule, delegate tasks and conduct cost/benefit analysis.

*Task descriptions for “Technical Support Specialist” taken from the Dictionary 0f Occupational Titles (U.S. Department of Labor).

Networking: the Hidden Job Market What is Networking?

Perhaps you are familiar with the old adage, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Looking deeper into this phrase reveals the importance of establishing relationships with people who can help you move forward with your career. It’s about connecting with individuals and developing a relationship from which you can seek advice and request referrals to get your foot in the door.

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Why is Networking Important?

One of the most important advantages of networking is that it provides access to jobs which are never listed. An astonishing 75-95% of job vacancies are never broadly advertised. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Department, 48% of jobs are obtained by referrals from friends and relatives. One of the important by-products of networking is gaining an insight into the inner work culture and the hiring process of the company/industry of interest.

Surf the web... JOB SEARCH BY LOCATION Big Book: Yellow Pages www.bigbook.com Search for businesses in the U.S. using the online Yellow Pages that allows you to search by company name or by geography. Chamber of Commerce www.chamberofcommerce.com Click on the Resource Directory to access Chambers of Commerce by city name to gain access to local business directories. Craig’s List Online Community www.craigslist.org Each city has its own Craig’s List page. Job openings are broken down by the industry, making it easier to find open positions in your area of interest.

indeed www.indeed.com Search jobs by location worldwide. Use advanced search to find entry level jobs by city, area of career interest, and company.

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Top 5 Common Job Search Mistakes 1. Foregoing the exploration of what you really want out of a job. 2. Relying exclusively on one method of job search strategies. 3. Neglecting to do research on jobs, companies, and industries prior to writing résumés or going on interviews. 4. Creating only one résumé and cover letter for all job applications. 5. Assuming that an interview is the same as a job offer. Source: Taunee Besson, www.careerdimensions-dfw.com

How do I Network?  Begin by making a thorough list of possible contacts who might be able to help you get a job. Expand this list by asking each contact for additional possible contacts. Your contact list includes people in the career field you are aiming for, faculty advisors, past supervisors, people in related fields, other job seekers, prominent and not-so-prominent people.  Scan professional journals, trade publications, employer directories, and the Yellow Pages.  Attend campus workshops, conduct informational interviews, consult/join organizations, and attend conferences.  Use online social networking sites and chat rooms. With your list in hand, begin contacting your networking connections first by email, followed by a phone call.

When do I Network?

For the successful career consumers, the short answer is that networking is an on-going process, even after you’ve landed your job. Ideally networking should begin and gain momentum from your freshman year in college and onward.

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

~Lucius Annaeus Seneca, c. 50 AD

Want Ads According to a recent national survey compiled by the Labor Department, about 46% of job hunters look at help wanted ads to find employment, whether published in their local papers or in professional journals related to their field. However, the same study also reports that only 13% of job holders get their jobs from ads. In other studies the percentage reported is as low as 4%. This means that while it is a popular technique, it is not necessarily the most effective. Nonetheless, in the event you are in the 4-13% for whom want ads work, you might want to keep in mind the following tips.

Avoid Delays

Read the Ads

If the job seems desirable for other reasons, apply for it. Take pains to demonstrate what you do have to offer in the areas where you don’t exactly meet the qualifications. For example, if you don’t have experience supervising a staff, but have held positions of leadership in a club, document that in your cover letter and résumé. If you don’t have a degree in Business but do have a degree in Liberal Arts and some work experience in business settings, again mention that in your application papers. Rather than asking yourself, “Do I meet the qualifications listed?” ask “Do I have similar experience?” or “Can I show I have the skills to do the job?” Then list and elaborate upon your qualifications and hope for a lucky break.

Consider Part-Time and Temporary Jobs

A part-time job often turns into a permanent position or can provide important references. It is a way Study the language of the ads. If they are too to get your foot in the door. Once you are in, you generic or too flamboyant, with glowing promwill be able to familiarize yourself with the company ises and high dollar salaries in big letters, they procedures and routines and acquire practical work are probably a poor prospect. If they ask you to submit replies to a post office box number in care experience with the company. of the paper—forget it. They E x p e rt A d v i c e may be phony ads placed by operations promoting products, Career Growth services, or sales, or conducting A good career consumer can decide while reviewing a want ad whether the position ofsurveys. If you elect to respond fers room for growth by using the following criteria: anyway, be apprised that you are sending your address, phone üüYou should be able to perform 50% of the job requirements on the first day of employment without any hesitation and with confidence. number, and lots of personal inü ü 30% of the job you should be able to do within six months of acquiring the position formation to a “company” that given appropriate training, orientation and mentoring by your new employer. may then use it in any manner üü20%  of the job function should be unknown to you when you apply, allowing room they wish. for learning and increasing your skill sets.

Regarding Qualifications

When employers write job descriptions, they are describing the ideal candidate for the position. It is not typical for an employer to have a multitude of “ideal” candidates. It is more likely that the candidates in the pool will have some but not all of those attributes. Even a person who qualifies as an “ideal” candidate may not be selected, since other factors are also important.

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Get the newspaper or journal as soon as possible after it’s published so that you will be among the first to apply. Go through the paper and circle each promising ad.

Apply for It

By looking at a potential job in this way you eliminate the risk of being overqualified and underpaid on your first job because you are applying for a position you are already 100% qualified for.  Once you have reached 100% proficiency in this position you have some decisions to make about your career:

üüDo I stay and continue what I am doing even though I may be overqualified and underpaid?

üüDo I seek other employment elsewhere that I can once again employ the 50/30/20 approach to seeking employment?

üüDo I look within my current organization for additional opportunities to build skill and move up in the organization?

The decision is yours to make because you have chosen a career technique that ensures your continued career growth through your commitment to “skills acquisition”.

Employment Agencies An employment agency matches job seekers with open jobs. Most agencies charge the employer for the service, but a few agencies charge the job seeker. Clarify the fee policy before accessing an agency’s services.

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For the new college graduate, there is one thing to keep in mind before you go to an agency. They are looking for specific skills. They are not looking for someone with a well-rounded education and a lot of potential. What they need is someone who can step into a job and do a specific task almost immediately. Computer skills, typing speed, filing, good telephone manners, and customer service are the kind of skills they seek. The technical skills of engineering, computer science, and accounting are also in high demand. How do you find an employment agency? The best way is to look in the help wanted ads, the yellow pages of your phone book, or trade magazines. Follow this link to search for employment agencies: www.yellowbook.com/Category/employment_agencies.

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Accountemps www.accountemps.com

Accountemps is the world’s first and largest specialized financial temporary staffing firm for accounting and financial professionals. Select Staffing www.selectstaffing.com

In addition, to a wealth of career services and resources, Select Staffing provides opportunites for you to post an online résumé and apply immediately. Culver Careers

Online Search Use the Web

Looking for job listings on the Web is just like looking at a newspaper—the pool of applicants is huge and you’ll need to make a good impression if you want the employer to notice your application in the stack.

Search By Major

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is for lists of job openings categorized by college major. Find jobs that most closely connect with our college majors through the Career Services website career. ucsb.edu/students/career-planning/choosing-major then explore Careers By Major. Information is available on professional associations and job listings for your field.

Search By Industry

If you have an idea of your career path, you can search for jobs based on occupational or industry types.

Search By City

Surf the web...

Some job searches are dictated by location. Reasons may include being close to family or friends, liking the local weather, or because you root for that city’s sports team. Websites for online Yellow Books, Chamber of Commerce, and Craig’s List are great sites to search for jobs by location.

www.culvercareers.com

CulverCareers is a must for students seeking employment in the sales, marketing, and advertising fields. On Assignment Lab Support www.oalabsupport.com

The sole focus of On Assignment Lab Support is to place scientific professionals in contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire positions. These are just a few of the many agencies out there. Use Google to find agencies specializing in your geographical area or career.

Résumé Databases

There are also hundreds of services that will post an electronic version of your résumé for potential jobs. Be aware that your résumé has your phone number and address listed and that there is a potential for hundreds of people to have that information once you submit. You might want to carefully screen services to be sure that the one you choose will be both productive and safe for you to use.

Identity Management With advances in online technology, people are able to make their identity more accessible to the public. People can now make customized personal websites and blogs or maintain elaborate profiles on social networking sites. Now that every cell phone seems to support video and audio, it is common to see college students at play on YouTube and related sites.

3. Lock down your privacy settings. If you can’t help

Current trends show that employers scour the Internet for information about you when you apply for jobs. You can use your online identity to help your chances of getting your dream job. Follow these tips to improve your online, professional image:

fessionalism. List books and hobbies that demonstrate that you are well-read, well-rounded, and ready to take on the world. It’s OK to have some fun things on there too, but watch out for anything that might look like you’re a Gaucho-gone-wild.

1. Know that whatever you upload, type, or com-

2. Know that employers read profiles. According to

more than one survey, as well as first-hand examples from our own colleagues, your profile on Facebook, or whatever you’re now using is very likely to be viewed by a selection team member when you begin interviewing for a job. Employers can’t resist. If your profile picture displays you doing a keg stand, you might not get into your favorite graduate program.

4. Use your social network accounts to build your pro-

5. Consider asking a cousin, friend, or even a parent

to look at your site every month or so and ask them to alert you if there’s anything posted that might hurt your chances at making the next, important career step. Mismanagement of your online identity can gravely hurt your chances. More often than not, students post inappropriate images of themselves on the internet that raise red flags for employers.

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ment upon will last forever on the Internet. It is not the personal world that you might think it is.

yourself and need to post personal things about your life, make sure you adjust your privacy settings. This will give you a small amount of protection. But it won’t prevent a “friend” from taking a screen picture and then passing that along.

Diversity Matters International Students

International students and their dependents contribute nearly $13 billion to the U.S. economy each academic year. International students bring unique social, cultural, and academic perspectives and valuable insights to U.S. campuses. For a list of job search strategies for International Students and a list of resources, see our Diversity Matters section on page 125.

"the cactus flower may only bloom for a day, but be remembered forever for it's beauty." ~Palmer

On-C ampus Interviews What are On-Campus Interviews?

The Day of Your Interview

Who can Use On-Campus Interviews?

1. Dress Professionally! 2. Go directly to the waiting room at least ten minutes before your interview time. 3. Have a seat in the waiting room and wait to be called.

Over 100 employers, from companies and organizations big and small, travel to UCSB to hire Gauchos. The jobs they offer are predominantly entrylevel positions that do not require experience. You must be a currently enrolled student to participate.

How to Get an On-Campus Interview

On-Campus Interviews can be managed from any web browser. We have a special drop-in area staffed with career counselors and peers who can help you through the process. Once you have been through the process once, you will find it easy to navigate.

Employer Information Sessions

Check on GauchoLink to see if your employer is doing an information meeting. If yes, plan to attend and RSVP. To impress the employer, submit your résumé prior to the session. And remember...

Dress Professionally.

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Prepare, Prepare, Prepare

Use our services to research employers, prepare your cover letters and résumés, and develop your interviewing skills. How much time should you spend preparing for an interview? If you are accepted to interview with a company that makes your personal top-five list, spend as much time studying for the interview as you would for a difficult midterm or a final exam. If this seems extreme, just think about that report card that will show up again and again as you get paid to do what you love.

No-Show Penalty Signing up for an interview and failing to show up or cancel 24-hours in advance will suspend your eligibility for interviews until a letter of apology has been written to the interviewer and a copy of the letter brought in for clearance by a staff member. A second “no-show” will disqualify you from participating in the program.

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Mock Interviews

Don’t use a real employer to practice your interviewing skills

Some students in the past have used On-Campus Interviews as an arena for practicing their interview skills. We strongly discourage this and suggest that the best way to build interview skills is for students to ask anyone at Career Services about interview strategies and resources. Employers spend a lot of money to meet with students who are motivated to join their companies. Students who exploit our prized employers for interview practice can tarnish the reputation of our fine campus.

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WHAT YOU DO MATTERS

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Join our team of technology innovators.

Check out our current opportunities for Software Developers, Technical Account Managers, and more at www.yardi.com/careers.

Job Search Tools In this section, we offer job search tools to help you secure the job. Most employers require you to submit a résumé and cover letter to apply for a job. We provide instructions for writing a résumé and cover letter, as well as several samples that you can use as templates for your own documents. Even though your résumé and cover letter may be the talk of the town, the job search process is not complete without a successful interview. Check out our tips for interviewing as well as sample interview questions and answers to help you practice. Finally, if you find yourself in the enviable concludes with suggestions for negotiating the terms of your employment.

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position of securing your dream job, this chapter

Résumé Writing Résumés Options & Outline Example Job Opening & Follow-up Sample Résumés On The Web & LinkedIn Profile Your Personal Brand Cover Letters Sample Cover Letters Interviewing for the Job Behavior-Based Interviews Sample Interview Q & A Closing the Interview Interview Attire Negotiating the Offer Handling Job/Internship Offers

Résumé Writing

A résumé is a concise method of introducing yourself to a potential employer. Rarely will it produce an immediate job offer. It is, however, commonly used by employers as a screening tool. The candidates with the best résumés (not necessarily the best candidates) will be given further consideration. Therefore, it is critically important to invest in its preparation. The following guidelines should help you put together a résumé.

Structure and Format Résumés are organized in terms of category headings such as Objective, Education, Experience, Skills, Activities, Affiliations, Honors, Interests, and References. Many of these headings are optional. Choose categories that are appropriate for representing your background and qualifications.

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Important category headings include:

cation and working backwards. High school is not necessrily needed. A high GPA (e.g., 3.0 or above) and other academic achievements may be included. You may also choose to list courses relevant to your career, not overlooking courses that are universally transferable (e.g., writing skills, speaking ability, foreign languages, computer skills, etc.). E x p e rt A d v i c e

5 Steps to a Text-only Résumé A text-only résumé is a clean version with no formatting except for a bit of ALL CAPS in the main heading areas. In just a few steps, you can make a nofrills form of your résumé that will make a lot of recipients happy with the function-over-form aesthetic and ease of management. 1. Open the MS Word, Word Perfect, or other version of your résumé. 2. Choose SAVE AS from the file menu. 3. This will allow you to choose a file format -- find the one that says TEXT, TXT, or ASCII. 4. Now you’ll have to clean up the text so that it is clean and readable. 5. Send your new, text-only résumé inside your email to your friends and family and get feedback on how easy it is for them to read. A text-only résumé that runs over one page is acceptable when it is in the body of an e-mail.

Objective. This is the central element on 1. which the content of the résumé is based. Because job titles vary from company to company, think of what you want to do (function), at what level (entry, trainee, middle management, etc.) and in what setting (financial institution, aerospace industry, etc.). A good objective is a bit paradoxical: it must be specific yet open-ended. If you are considering more than one occupational field, prepare a separate objective for each résumé. E x p e rt A d v i c e

Résumé Aesthetics The résumé should be aesthetically appealing and easy to read. It should contain no typographical errors or misspelled words. Standard-sized (8½ x 11), high-quality bond paper is most widely accepted. The preferred length is one page, but there are always exceptions, particularly when applying for a specific job where you know more detailed information is desired.

Education. List education in reverse chrono2. logical order, beginning with your most recent edu-

Experience. The key to the experience 3. section is to think broadly. This section will include not only paid employment, but also other types of experience where you used related skills. For instance, you may want to list that you were captain of the intramural volleyball team or that you volunteered as a trainer in Special Olympics. The “skeleton” of the experience section includes the “position title,” “company” name (in some cases your “company” may be your fraternity or volunteer setting), city, state and dates for each entry. This core information should be on your résumé, regardless of the format you use for this section.

Skills. You have acquired many skills through 4. your education and life experiences that you can mention to prospective employers. You would list your skills under each position in a chronological format and in your skills categories in a functional format. If you are one of the many students who did not happen to take job-specific courses at UCSB, you may not be aware of all your skills and may be unclear as to which ones relate to employment. A career counselor can help you.

Chronological Versus Functional Résumés There are two common résumé styles acceptable to most employing organizations: chronological and functional. For examples of each of these approaches, see the copies of résumés listed in this manual. A chronological format lists past employment and experience in reverse chronological order by date, with the most recent experience listed first. If you include brief job descriptions, stress the connections between those jobs and the one for which you are applying. With a functional format, experience is summarized in skill categories rather than by chronological order. It consists of a selection from your total experience of only those skills which relate to the job you are seeking. A functional format will require an additional section entitled Experience Summary, showing the reader where you have worked and in what positions.

ALUMNI ADVICE

Many employers appreciate diversity and believe that employing people with different backgrounds and interests will make a positive contribution to their organization. However, as you write your résumé, you may still consider your own level of comfort in revealing personal information or how open the work environment is. Some considerations may include your involvement or affiliations with a particular political organization or religious group. If you identify as a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex (LGBTQI) community, but are not out or open about your orientation, be aware of how your identification as a LGBTQI person may be perceived in a more conservative work environment. See the Diversity Matters section on page 125 for more information.

We write frankly and fearlessly but then we “modify” before we print- Mark Twain

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Put in the time and effort necessary to make your résumé as polished and impressive as possible. Don’t complete it in just one sitting because it will be evident to employers. This is your career; take the time to nurture it. —Nick Morgan

Diversity Matters Résumé Writing Caveat

Our Career Resource Room (CRR) offers daily résumé and cover letter critiques from 11am—4pm

Action Verbs Management Skills •• administered •• analyzed •• assigned •• attained •• chaired

•• directed •• evaluated •• executed •• improved •• increased •• organized

•• oversaw •• planned •• prioritized •• produced •• recommended •• reviewed

•• scheduled •• strengthened •• supervised

•• formulated •• influenced •• interpreted •• lectured •• mediated •• moderated

•• motivated •• negotiated •• persuaded •• promoted •• publicized •• reconciled

•• recruited •• spoke •• translated •• wrote

•• compiled •• dispatched •• executed •• generated •• implemented

•• inspected •• monitored •• operated •• organized •• prepared •• processed

•• purchased •• recorded •• retrieved •• screened •• specified •• systematized

•• tabulated •• validated

•• diagnosed •• evaluated •• examined

•• extracted •• identified •• inspected •• interpreted

•• interviewed •• investigated •• organized •• reviewed

•• summarized •• surveyed •• systematized

•• computed •• designed

•• devised •• engineered •• fabricated •• maintained

•• operated •• overhauled •• programmed •• remodeled

•• repair •• solved •• trained •• upgraded

•• communicated •• coordinated •• developed

•• enabled •• encouraged •• evaluated •• explained •• facilitated

•• guided •• informed •• initiated •• instructed •• persuaded

•• set goals •• stimulated

•• appraised •• audited

•• balanced •• budgeted •• calculated •• computed

•• developed •• forecasted •• managed •• marketed

•• planned •• projected •• researched

•• developed •• directed •• established

•• fashioned •• founded •• illustrated •• instituted •• integrated

•• introduced •• invented •• originated •• performed •• planned

•• revitalized •• shaped

•• diagnosed •• educated •• expedited •• facilitated

•• familiarized •• guided •• referred •• rehabilitated

•• represented

•• contracted •• consolidated •• coordinated •• delegated •• developed

Communication Skills •• addressed •• arbitrated •• arranged •• authored •• corresponded

•• developed •• directed •• drafted •• edited •• enlisted

Clerical/Detailed Skills •• approved •• arranged •• catalogued •• classified •• collected

Research Skills

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•• clarified •• collected •• critiqued

Technical Skills •• assembled •• built •• calculated

Teaching Skills •• adapted •• advised •• clarified •• coached

Financial Skills •• administered •• allocated •• analyzed

Creative Skills •• acted •• conceptualized •• created •• designed

Helping Skills

•• assessed •• assisted •• clarified

•• coached •• counseled •• demonstrated

Source: Boston College Career Center, 2013.

Résumé Layout Options Here are two basic layouts for printed résumés, shown below. Employers are used to seeing these and many prefer them. Both work well for résumés with lots of content to keep to one page. Other layouts, like the Side-by-Side, not shown, use a lot of white space and have fallen out of favor with employers, particularly if electronic compilations are used.

Centered

Hybrid

Joe Student

Phone Number Email

Address City, State

Objective

Education

Experience

Skills

References

Phone Number Email

If possible, find out which method your potential employer prefers. Sometimes, advertisements will indicate a preference, or give only one means of employer contact information.

Mail

Slowest, but often preferred when applying to national internships or fellowships where an additional essay; transcript and reference letters are required. This way, all required application materials are organized in a convenient envelope packet.

You might also consider creating an ASCII résumé using a text editor such as Note Pad. ASCII stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. It ensures that the information you input on your computer will appear the same on other computers.

Online

Fast, but with a slight loss of quality. This method is best combined with e-mail or mail.

Résumés can be stored and searched in online job banks. Do not include any identifying information except your name and email when dropping your résumé into this type of résumé database service. This method for getting noticed is best if you can create a skills based résumé that uses the industry or professional categories most in demand.

Emailing

Scannable

Faxing

Fast résumé delivery, especially for smaller businesses without an in-house human resources department. The trick is protecting the format of your résumé and the potential risk that the employer will either not have time or, due to security reasons, will not open your attached résumé. However, those that take résumés via email often specify their preference for a document format where a PDF or RTF (rich text format) option can be applied.

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Résumé Delivery Methods

Large employers use this type of résumé when screening large numbers of job candidates. Similar to the online databases on the market, the company will use a program to search for candidates based on certain terms and keywords. Use your ASCII résumé approach where there is no formatting, only text. Do not use bold, bullets, graphics, lines or limited columns. It should be left-justified, not centered.

RÉSUMÉ OUTLINE YOUR NAME (CAPS)

Headers in BOLD

Your address city, state, zip phone number and email

OBJECTIVE

Entry level, Trainee, or Internship in….(specify job title(s), i.e., Marketing or Sales in (specify industry you seek i.e., financial services)

EDUCATION

B.A. or B.S. University of California, Santa Barbara • Major and Minors and/or Concentrations • Expected date of graduation: (Month/Year) • Overall G.P.A and/or Major or Upper-Division G.P.A. (Only include if 3.0 or higher. Otherwise, optional unless required by employer) • Honors: Specify Dean’s List X # of quarters and societies(Optional)

Highest degree first, institution, major, class standing or date of graduation, GPA if 3.0 or above

States type of position, job title, and industry

Related Coursework: (Optional) (Select four to six upper-division classes you believe best relate to your career objective. Use course titles, not numbers.)

EXPERIENCE

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Describe using verb phrases and numbers whenever possible

ACTIVITIES/ MEMBERSHIPS

(Experience can be paid or unpaid. You may also wish to separate into two sections: RELATED EXPERIENCE and OTHER EMPLOYMENT ) Position Title, Employer Name City, State Dates Employed(Mo./Year to Mo./Year or Quarter Year)

Use a short paragraph or bullet points to describe your position responsibilities. DO NOT USE COMPLETE SENTENCES! Start your phrase with “ACTION VERBS” See chart in this section (Inventory campus and community activities, including team sports. High school involvement can be included if freshmen or sophomore. Otherwise, most recent and relevant. Alternative headings may include the following: Leadership Involvement; Campus & Community Involvement; Team Achievements)

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Computer: (List software and state proficient in or familiar with…) Language(s): (List level achieved. Semi-conversational in ….) Certifications: (Optional)

REFERENCES

Available upon request. (Can be optional. See Reference Sheet Sample.)

E x p e rt A d v i c e

Résumé Design Tips

yy Leave at least ½ inch margin throughout. yy Avoid a text heavy document. yy Put Headings in CAPS/BOLD to help identify the sections.. yy Use Bullets instead of paragraphs to outline key points.

Position title, company name, city, state, dates

yy Point size should ideally be between 10-12 and consistent throughout, with the exception of headings and your name which need to stand out.

yy Use Times New Roman; Arial, Helvetica or other common font styles throughout. yy Spell check and proof your document before sending to anyone! yy Use phrases, not complete sentences. (“Supervised five employees vs. “I supervised…”) yy Keep verb tense consistent throughout, whether you use past or present tense. yy Print résumé using a laser printer for best quality reproduction.

Example Job opening It is important to tailor your résumé and cover letter for the specific job you are applying for. Employers want to see that you have skills that fulfill their job requirements and that you have experience that will make you an asset to their team. Adapting your résumé for a specific job opening is also beneficial when you have lots of

experience and little room on your résumé and cover letter. Focus on your experience and skills most applicable to the job you are applying for and you will seem like the perfect candidate. See this example job opening and supplementary résumé and cover letter to get an idea of how to apply for a specific position.

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Pat Gaucho 1234 Career St. Isla Vista, California 93117

April 22, 20xx

805-893-0000 pat.gaucho@umail.ucsb.edu

Do the research and find out who the hiring manager is.

Mr. Tom Pettison Director, Student Recreation and Wellness Center University of Wisconsin, Racine Racine, WI 54901 Dear Mr. Pettison:

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Your job posting for a Recreation Coordinator for Intramural Sports immediately caught my attention as I was reviewing your university’s website. Wisconsin is my home, and I hope to secure a job in the area so that I can be near my family once again. I believe I have both the requisite skills for the position and the motivation to contribute positively to your organization. I am close to finishing my Bachelor’s degree in Economics, with a minor in Sport Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara. While my studies have provided me with an excellent theoretical foundation in sport management, it is through my internship at UCSB’s Intramural Sports that I have honed my skills to fulfill your posted position. Under the tutelage of Marcus McCullen, I have become thoroughly versed in managing all aspects of intramural tournaments, and smoothing the sometimes bumpy turf that can exist between students and management. My interpersonal skills have served me well in finding innovative approaches to staffing tournaments and to successfully acquiring corporate donors and sponsors. In my second year of internship, I was fortunate to be entrusted by Mr. McCullen with the recruiting and training of tournament student staff. I believe these experiences have prepared me well for taking full responsibility for your Recreation Coordination position. It is my hope that we will be able to meet so that I can further present my qualifications to you in person. As I know you are very busy, I will contact you during the week of May 9 to see how my application is progressing. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,

Pat Gaucho Describe the significance of your experience to the position you are applying for.

Note how the Objective strongly matches the original Want Ad

Pat Gaucho 1234 Career St. Isla Vista, California 93117

If some of your experience comes from UCSB, show the UCSB abbreviation in the Education section, establishing its meaning for later use

805-893-0000 pat.gaucho@umail.ucsb.edu

OBJECTIVE: A position that uses my abilities to coordinate recreational programming, to collaborate with colleagues, and provide strong customer service. EDUCATION: University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) B.A., Economics, minor in Exercise and Sport Studies, emphasis in Sport Management Expected graduation date: June 20xx Minor GPA: 3.87 Cumulative G.P.A: 3.62 Relevant Course Work: Sport Management Applied Kinesiology Sport Administration Sport and Exercise Psychology

Within any category, e.g.,experience, show most recent activity first, and then go back in time

Supervisor, Woodstock’s Pizza, UCSB • Promoted to supervisor after six months stint as counter-person. • Managed frequent changes to staff scheduling. • Provided input for employee evaluations. • Ensured adherence to health standards and OSHA policies.

March 2012-present

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EXPERIENCE: Intern, UCSB Recreation Center, Santa Barbara, CA April 2013-present • Assisted in the planning and organization of 10 intramural soccer teams. • Coordinated the concurrent use of 5 soccer fields for a 16-team tournament. • Scheduled referee staff for annual 3-weekend tournament. • Recruited and trained student tournament staff. • Successfully mediated disagreements between student teams and management. • Negotiated for intramural Greek tournament in exchange for Greek sponsorship and staffing of Tiny Tots Tournament, resulting in cost reduction of $3500.

Assistant Coach, AYSO, Racine, WI April-September 2009 & 2010 • Participated in coordination of regional tournaments. • Initiated and implemented phone tree to improve communication among players, players’ families, and coaching staff.

It's a good idea to keep a copy of the job listing or want ad handy throughout the process

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First Year

This resume includes:

• Limited Experience • two experience areas

Amy Lee San Miguel Hall Room 7654 Santa Barbara, CA 93117 (805) 555-1234 Amy.lee@college.edu

OBJECTIVE Summer hostess at Bambino’s Ristorante

SUMMARY OF SKILLS • Leadership: Voted into leadership position by peers and entrusted to make decisions for residence hall floor • Language: Bilingual Cantonese, spoken and written • Communication: Training and tutoring experience in food service and educational settings. Consistently received positive evaluations from supervisors • Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel EDUCATION University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Expected June 20xx Bachelor of Arts, English Incorporate any residence GPA: 3.5 hall or customer/food Deans List: Fall 20xx, Winter 20xx, Spring 20xx

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service experience.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE Trainee Supervisor and Cashier Sept 20xx- Sept 20xx Jamba Juice Fog City, CA • Interfaced with customers, in person and on the phone, and answered questions regarding various products • Ensured guest satisfaction through problem solving and excellent customer service • Supervised and trained new employees on cashier and customer service protocol, safety standards, and company mission • Promoted from cashier to trainee supervisor within 3 months of employment • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and efficient organization LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Community Service Chair Sept 20xx-June 20xx San Miguel Residence Hall, UCSB Santa Barbara, CA • Attended weekly Executive Board meetings • Organized quarterly community outreach for residents • Collaborated with fellow Community Service Chairs to put on hall events • Met monthly with hall council to vote on allocation of hall funds Volunteer Tutor Sept 20xx-Dec 20xx Fog City Middle School Fog City, CA • Provided one-on-one and small group tutoring to students in Math, English and Biology • Developed original study tips guide for students

Course Projects

This resume includes:

• A Qualifications Summary • Professional Affiliations

LINCOLN PALMER

3042 Pardall Avenue, Isla Vista, California 93106 805-555-1234 linpal@engineering.college.edu Objective Mechanical engineer position utilizing design and project management experience • • • • •

Summary of Qualifications Three years of project work in an academic setting involving conceptual and detailed design, component fabrication and testing and data analysis Developed skills including: stress analysis, measurement, industrial costs and controls, statistics Software competencies: SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD, ABAQUS, MasterCAM, Matlab Hardware familiarity: Networking - LANS; PC - assembly and maintenance Work experience involving customer service, sales, and problem-solving

Education B.S., Mechanical Engineer, University of California, Santa Barbara, Expected June 20xx Emphasis on Mechanics, Materials and Structures Use course projects GPA: 3.0 Dean’s List - Two quarters Relevant Coursework to demonstrate experience. -- Advanced Strength of Materials -- Finite Element Analysis -- Mechanics, Materials and Structures Lab -- Structural Analysis -- Elasticity -- Materials in Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering Experience Senior Project: SAE Aero Design Competition, UC Santa Barbara Sept. 20xx - June 20xx • Using Solidworks, designed a radio-controlled aircraft that could take off and land while maximum payload • Analyzed aircraft design using ANSYS • Participated in project team which fabricated and tested the aircraft • Focused on design, fabrication and testing of graphite-epoxy composite wing structure. Familiar with tool design for composite lay-up and curing in autoclave Mechanical Engineering Intern, Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL Aug. - Nov. 20xx • Met twice weekly for mentoring and professional feedback with Senior VP of Engineering Services • Operated attractions, served guests, and collected feedback about guest experiences • Completed customer service and business classes through Disney College Program • Participated actively on eight-member task team charged with completion of reliability survey of eight of park’s attractions Project: Engineers Without Borders, UC Santa Barbara • Installed slow sand filter in Araypallpa, Peru

July 20xx

Junior Project: Improved Electric Countertop Grill, UC Santa Barbara April - June 20xx • Led a 3-person team in improving popular consumer product, The George Foreman Grill, by adding sliding hinge, on/off switch and dribble cup attachment • Presented final design including estimates of production costs to 35-member class for evaluation • • •

Professional Affiliations American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Active member Society of Automotive Engineers. Active member Engineers Without Borders. Active member

Use professional affiliations to demonstrate your commitment to the field.

Athlete

This resume includes:

• Athletic Experience • Course Projects

BEAU SAMUELS

6041 Calle Del Oro • Santa Barbara, CA 93109 • (805) 555-1234 • beausamuels@umail.edu OBJECTIVE Enthusiastic and creative college athlete seeks a full-time marketing/social media position in a company that appreciates strong time management, communication, and teamwork skills

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • • • • Use course projects if lacking work experience.

Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher), Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Basic C++ and HTML Demonstrated capability to effectively work on teams and motivate others Proven ability to efficiently prioritize and manage projects and schedules Fluent in Spanish

Summary of Qualifications highlights special skills.

EDUCATION University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Santa Barbara, CA Expected: Dec 20xx

Relevant Coursework: Marketing Communication; Electronic Media Policy and Regulation; Interactive Media; Advertising Literacy Honors: Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Academic Honors for three consecutive years

RELATED COURSE PROJECTS

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Senior Capstone Project, UCSB Spring 20xx • Developed an effective business proposal for a fictitious advertising firm pertaining to the incorporation of social media to generate profit • Conducted research and investigated the effects of using social media and e-commerce to advertise products • Collaborated with 4 fellow classmates to brainstorm ideas, research topic areas and create a visual presentation to both faculty and other students Marketing Project, UCSB Marketing Communication Course Fall 20xx • Proposed marketing and advertising campaign for student organizations • Utilized Adobe InDesign to create flyers and brochures in both English and Spanish • Collected data on the effectiveness of the marketing campaign • Created student organizations website using HTML

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Athletic Experience

Team Member, UCSB Men’s Water Polo Aug 20xx - Jun 20xx • Competed at Division I level in one of the nation’s most recognized conferences • Practiced up to 20 hours per week and travelled while maintaining full course load and competitive GPA, and meeting other deadlines • Assisted coaches and team captain in strategy discussions and team building exercises • Served as a mentor to potential recruits and motivated current freshman class • Communicated with fellow teammates and coaches to improve team performance • Awarded Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Academic Honors (Jan 20xx, Jan. 20xx and Jan. 20xx) for maintaining a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average and competing in at least 50% of games

Professional Organization

This resume includes:

• Professional Summary • LinkedIn

Donna Quintero 9876 Palomino Drive 805.555.1234 Santa Ana, CA 90210 dquintero@umail.edu Complete profile available at: http://www.linkedin.com/dquintero

Use experience from professional organizations to demonstrate qualifications.

OBJECTIVE: Seeking full-time position in higher education student affairs. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Four years of experience working within both national and campus organizations. Motivated, determined, and excited to pursue a career in higher education student affairs. Dedicated to creating an environment of social justice, critical thinking, diversity, personal development, competency, and communication. EDUCATION: B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Major: Chicana/o Studies. Minor: Education & Applied Psychology. GPA: 3.82

June 20xx

HIGHLIGHTS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Student President Advisory Board Member August 20xx – Present The National Society of Leadership and Success • Participate in conference calls on significant topics in higher education and leadership. • Participate via email communication for supplemental ideas and suggestions to continually improve the organization.

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Staff Assistant for Fraternity & Sorority Life August 20xx – Present UCSB Student Affairs • Assist the Greek Life staff in planning, implementing and evaluating programs and activities. • Co-organize and -facilitate officer training and transition retreats. • Contribute to data collection and preparation of reports related to fraternity and sorority life. • Create and facilitate outcomes-based workshops on topics including leadership development, hazing, public relations, risk management, goal setting, etc.

Highlight specific experiences.

Undergraduate Fellow June 20xx – June 20xx NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education • Developed writing, research, and presentation skills through presentations on critical issues faced by the division. • Developed cultural competency skills by coordinating programs that serve and create a positive diverse campus climate. Executive Officer June 20xx – June 20xx The National Leadership and Honors Association • Pioneered resurgence of campus organization to better serve all students. • Aided in discovery and implementation of members’ goals to maximize their personal growth. • Coordinated open forum for success-oriented individuals to network. Intern June 20xx – June 20xx UCSB First Year Programs • Coordinated numerous “Frosh Success Workshops” to inform students of available resources and activities. • Researched, redesigned, and updated curriculum for the University Success Course. • Coordinated selection of 8-12 course facilitators per quarter.

Accounting

98765 Ellwood Beach Drive

This resume includes:

• Accounting Experience • Military Experience

ZACHARY FISCHER ●

Goleta, CA 93117

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OBJECTIVE To secure a summer Audit Internship at Myers & Wells EDUCATION University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Expected Graduation: June 20xx Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Accounting Accounting GPA: 3.85 Cumulative GPA: 3.6 Dean’s Honor List: Spring 20xx, Fall 20xx, Winter 20xx, Winter 20xx, and Spring 20xx Relevant Coursework: Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Accounting Information Systems

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Financial Intern ZCS Financial Advisors, Goleta, CA July 20xx – Present • Conduct research for prospective companies and set appointments to discuss various stock option plans • Build and maintain client database with a team of associates and interns • Calculate stop prices for stocks at various levels of risk • Observe financial planning and advising under a regionally top-ranking financial broker Tutor Campus Learning Assistance Service, UCSB September 20xx – June 20xx • Tutored fellow students in accounting and economic courses including intermediate financial accounting, managerial accounting, and intermediate macroeconomics • Developed communication skills explaining accounting concepts to a diverse group of students • Reinforced foundation of accounting knowledge through tutoring process LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Team Leader United States Army National Guard, San Diego, CA May 20xx – Present • Served two combat tours of active duty service overseas as team leader with three employees under management • Provided training and evaluations for employees as well as appropriate feedback regarding performance • Solely responsible and accountable for over $1,000,000 worth of United States Army equipment • Coordinated actions and tasks with first- and second-line supervisors • Possess current Department of Defense Secret Clearance Member UCSB Accounting Association Philanthropy Crew Alpha Kappa Omega (Business Fraternity), UCSB Volunteer Tutor CARE Foundation, Goleta, CA SKILLS Computer: Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop Languages: Intermediate fluency in Spanish; Conversational French

September 20xx – Present September 20xx – Present September 20xx – June 20xx

Actuary

This resume includes:

• Actuary Exam Results • Use of Industry Lingo

Jessica Lopez

88822 Canon Perdido ● Santa Barbara, CA 93109 ● (805) 555-1234 ● jlopez@umail.edu EDUCATION University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science GPA: 3.5 Actuarial Qualifications: • Exam P/1 (1st Attempt – Grade: 9 - Jul 20xx) • Exam FM/2 (1st Attempt – Grade: 9 – Aug 20xx) • Exam MFE/3F (1st Attempt – Scheduled for Nov 20xx) • Exam MLC Candidate (1st Attempt – May 20xx) Software: Excel, Access, MATLAB, R, JAVA, Word, PowerPoint, RPA

Jun 20xx

Focused experience eliminates the need for an Objective section.

EXPERIENCE Junior Analyst Brands Management, Los Angeles, CA Jun 20xx - Present • Provide analytical support for firm specializing in acquiring and managing the operations of boutique hotel properties located on the east coast • Optimize internet revenue using competitive set analysis, measuring ROI on e-commerce expenditures, and reacting to marketing trends • Assist in budget and revenue forecasting using financial models and historical analysis

Fund Supervisor UCSB Annual Fund, Santa Barbara, CA Sept 20xx – Jun 20xx • Promoted to supervisor after bringing in over $100,000 as a telefunder and ranking 12th in total money raised out of several hundred student callers • Provided caller evaluations, mentoring and leadership, as well as incentives and bonuses to improve caller performance

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Summer Financial Analyst Standard Diagnostics, Los Angeles, CA Jun 20xx - Aug 20xx • Provided business’s finance sector with analytical support in budgeting and labor utilization • Conducted various financial reports and analysis through compiling and utilizing raw data within large multi-system environment • Utilized Access queries and Excel pivot tables to interpret large quantities of labor data resulting in more efficient approach to analyzing labor costs

Financial Advisor Intern Merrill Lynch, Los Angeles, CA Jun 20xx – Sept 20xx • Prepared quarterly client portfolio evaluations reports • Analyzed portfolios and prepared recommendations • Screened, analyzed, and conducted due diligence on mutual funds Intern Rabobank, Santa Barbara, CA Jan 20xx – Jun 20xx • Calculated income, reviewed and analyzed tax and bank statements, performed data entry, validation and analysis • Applied methods of financial analysis while understanding and complying with confidentiality requirements LEADERSHIP Active Member Society of Actuaries Finance Chair UCSB Actuary Club

Jan 20xx - Present Sept 20xx – Jun 20xx

Finance

This resume includes:

• Leadership Experience • Role Progression within Sorority

Kenisha Simmons

9550 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 I (805) 555-1234 I ksimmons@umail.edu OBJECTIVE To obtain an entry level position in financial services EDUCATION University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Bachelor of Arts, Economics Expected date of graduation: June 20xx Relevant Courses: Statistics with Economics & Business Applications, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Labor Economics, Public Finance

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Finance Intern I Intranex I Goleta, CA June 20xx-Sept 20xx • Assisted with creation and distribution of monthly and quarterly forecasting reports • Ensured that all transactions were classified correctly and balanced at all times • Maintained thorough understanding of company’s economic model to assist in data analysis, reporting inquiries, and accounting transactions • Updated financial planning models in Excel Global Economics Intern I Integrity Inc. I San Francisco, CA May 20xx-Aug 20xx • Produced weekly global business and economics news brief, highlighting key events • Drafted correspondence and managed logistics for program events and activities • Wrote analytical pieces for publication in company’s blog • Researched and collected data from macroeconomic online databases; performed literature reviews and research utilizing scholarly databases LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Kappa Sigma Rho I UCSB Finance Chair Sept 20xx-present • Manage budget over $5,000, oversee all spending, and record all transactions Webmaster Sept 20xx-present • Created website for sorority; update site with new material and information for members Event Chair Sept 20xx-June 20xx • Collaborated with group of ten to coordinate event for 200+ participants, resulting in fundraising over $2,000 Circle of Change Leadership Conference I Irvine, CA Nov 20xx Recipient of Scholarship/Participant • One of 10 students from UCSB selected to attend conference • Collaborated with students from other universities to generate initiatives on how to empower students to make significant change in their community • Built strong professional network and improved communication skills SKILLS Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, C++, and Adobe InDesign Familiarity with PC/Mac platforms

Sales & Advertising

Raj Patel

8720 El Colegio Rd., #106, Isla Vista, CA 93117 (805) 555-1234 raptel@umail.edu OBJECTIVE Entry-level advertising position in account services utilizing sales and creative abilities. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Santa Barbara. (UCSB) Major: English G.P.A. 3.4

12/20xx

EXPERIENCE Advertising Intern – ABC Advertisers, Maumee, OH 09/20xx- Present • Designed flyers, brochures, logos, and related materials using InDesign and Photoshop. • Collaborated with client to redesign material using InDesign. • Customized working invoice and ledger system using MS Access in accordance with company specifications.

Chairperson – Latino Business Association, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA 06/20xx-09/20xx • Created logo and letterhead for student organization. • Scheduled speakers and companies for tours and conferences. • Provided leadership and motivation to 25 members. • Organized and led meetings, encouraged participation, and oversaw all aspects of club activities.

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Sales Representative – University Directories, Los Angeles, CA 06/20xx-09/20xx • Received comprehensive training in sales and advertising. Include numbers • Prepared and delivered presentations to business owners. and percentages • Created ads using Adobe Photoshop. when describing • Organized and implemented own business plan. accomplishments. • Achieved “Top Salesperson” for Los Angeles area by reaching 120% of quota.

Career Peer – Career Services, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA. 09/20xx-06/20xx • Assessed students’ needs and assisted in career development. • Created and designed promotional flyers and posters using InDesign. • Developed effective teamwork skills through weekly meetings and special projects. SPECIAL SKILLS Hardware familiarity: PCs and Macintosh. Application competencies: Photoshop, InDesign, PageMaker, FrameMaker, MS Access Languages: Read and speak Spanish.

Include specific programs or software used to create marketing products.

Science & Lab

Skills and Education on top and Experience on the bottom.

Sarah W. Chaser 2029 Pedall Way (805) 555-1234 Summerland, CA 93111 schaser5@umail.edu

This Objective does a nice job focusing on three related skill sets

If you have more experience, delete Relevant Coursework and devote your space to what you did in your jobs or internships: Focus on coursework, lab techniques, and equipment proficiencies that are relevant to the position.

OBJECTIVE A position in biological research requiring lab experience, quantitative skills, and familiarity with marine resources management. EDUCATION B. S., Biological Sciences. University of California, Santa Barbara June 20xx Senior Thesis: The Effect of Mineral Nutrition, Nitrogen Fixation, Photosynthesis of Algae Relevant Coursework: • Biology and Systematics of Fishes • Biostatistics • Taxonomy of Marine Invertebrates • Genetics, Ecology, Animal Communications

• Physical & Chemical Oceanography • Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy • Aquatic Environments • Biochemistry

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SPECIAL SKILLS

The Skills Section is different in the sciences: Lab skills are listed in bullet point instead of the usual action verb phrases.

Laboratory Techniques: • Mammalian cell structure

• Plankton cultivation

• Sterile and staining

• Gas chromatographic analysis

• Quantitative extraction, isolation, and determination of proteins

• Venipuncture, Coulter counter • Spectroscopy -ir, ur • Oxygen determination of respiring algae

• Water analysis for bacterial counts, bacterial isolation and cultivation Equipment Proficiencies: • Spectrophotometer, Ph meter • Underwater photographic equipment • Sonicator, Autoclave

• Cell counting chambers • Van Dorn bottle (Marine samples) • SCUBA certified (20xx)

EXPERIENCE Guide, Sierra Club. Santa Barbara, CA. Summer 20xx Led marine life exploration trips to the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. Organized and presented information. Ensured safety of participants on trips. Aquarium Assistant, Aquatic Gardens. Chatsworth, CA. Summer 20xx Medicated and maintained chemical balance within holding tanks for 400 species of tropical fish.

This is a hybrid and not a true Functional résumé. In a true Functional résumé, you would include the skills you used in your out-of-class experiences in the Special Skills section and just list the position title, company name, city, state and dates for your experience

Science & Lab

This resume includes:

Relevant Class Projects This Objective does a nice job focusing on related skill sets.

Kevin Keane

123 Spaceball 1, Milky Way Galaxy 95459 s (415) 377-5198 s kkeane@wwe.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Laboratory Technician position with Novozymes utilizing 2 years of lab experience and strong analytical skills.

EDUCATION

06/20xx

University of California, Santa Barbara Bachelor of Science: Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology (MCDB) GPA: 3.3

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

ss Recombinant DNA Methods ss Molecular Genetics Lab ss Immunology Lab

ss Biochemistry ss Pharmacology and Lab

LAB SKILLS ss ss ss ss

2 years of experience with electrophoresis, crystallization, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) Demonstrated use of equipment, such as centrifuge, distillation columns, reflux condenser Water analysis experiences for bacterial counts, isolation and cultivation Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and protocols with minimal supervision

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Laboratory Assistant–MCDB Department, UC Santa Barbara

Instrumental Analysis Class Project–UC Santa Barbara

01/20xx –03/20xx ss Developed precise lab work habits and methodologies for operation of analytical instrumentation ss Conducted experiments using HPLC techniques to successfully identify, quantify and purify the mixtures’ individual components ss Collected, analyzed and interpreted lab results and data to compose formal lab reports

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09/20xx – Present ss Assist graduate students with buffer and media preparation and produce SDS PAGE electrophoresis gels ss Maintain pipette tip supply and coordinate instrument inventory for lab of 10 researchers ss Support PI with sequencing, affinity reagents, analysis of reaction kinetics and plasmid preparation.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Volunteer–American Heart Association, Santa Barbara, CA

09/20xx–Present ss Recruited local companies from health-related fields for 2 fundraising events that raised total of $50,000 ss Assisted with weekly fundraiser mailings weekly and communicated with donors via phone and email ss Worked with team of 5 volunteers to set-up and break down 10 weekend events intended to educate community members about health and wellness

Cashier–Blenders in the Grass, Santa Barbara, CA

06/20xx –09/20xx

ss Assisted 50-75 customers daily with beverage selection and special dietary restrictions ss Prepared beverages for customers quickly and efficiently during peak hours

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

ss Excellent written communication skills gained through report writing ss Data entry and analysis experience using MS Excel database ss Organizational ability demonstrated in efficient and accurate supply orders

ACTIVITIES

Member, Health Professions Association- UC Santa Barbara Member, SACNAS- UC Santa Barbara (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science)

Include relevant class labs, projects, research, volunteer and paid experiences, even leadership positions in students orgs and clubs. Paid experience is not necessarily the most relevant. 09/20xx – Present 03/20xx – Present

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Bianca Cruz

2134 Dolphin Lane Ventura, CA 93003

(805) 555-1234 bcruz@umail.edu

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Objective Artistic Director for the Ensemble Theater Project Education UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, Masters of Fine Arts Emphasis – Directing and Theater Management

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Arts Management Institute – Screen Actors Guild

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University of California, Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Arts Major - Dramatic Arts, Minor – Film & Media Studies

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Performance Theater Experience Director, Collaborator & Performer – Santa Barbara Teen Theater Project Chicago, The Musical – UCSB Dramatic Arts – Roxy Hart Much Ado About Nothing – Ventura Community Theater –Hero The Scarlett Letter – Ensemble Theater Project – Hester Prynne Los Posadas, A Christmas Tale – Santa Barbara Presidio - Angel You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown – SB Summer Theater - Snoopy

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Technical & Theater Management Experience Ventura Community Theater • Production Assistant – Fiddler on the Roof • Assistant Stage Manager – The Diary of Anne Frank • Chorus and Stage Hand – West Side Story

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Mark Taper Forum • House Manager – Camelot • Director – Little Shop of Horrors • Stage Manager - Sweeney Todd • Artistic Director and Choreographer – Cinco de Mayo/LA

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Skills Fundraising Event Planning Management Spanish (fluent)

Playwriting Grant Writing Accounting skills Ability to work under pressure

Awards McNair Scholars – UCSB - Renewable Scholarship National Association of Hispanic Directors- Rising Star Award

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Visual arts

This resume includes:

• Portfolio Website • Supplemental Degree

Website portfolios are a must for visual artists.

www.saratristan.com sara.tristan@saratristan.com 805.555.1234

Sara Tristan

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OBJECTIVE: Graphic designer position within advertising.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: Four years experience using design principles in both print and web applications. Proficient in all aspects of Adobe Creative Suite. Well-versed in color management issues.

Santa Barbara City College Associate of Arts, Graphic Design and Photography GPA: 3.78

May 20xx

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EDUCATION: University of California, Santa Barbara Bachelor of Arts, Art Expected date of graduation: June 20xx GPA: 3.49 Relevant Coursework: Intermediate Print Advanced Photography Advanced Spatial Practices Visual Arts as Culture

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Free-lance Graphic Designer, Santa Barbara, CA Oct. 20xx - present • Designed logos for several start-up businesses, for use on the web and in print. • Conceptualized and executed designs for signs, brochures, and menus. • Collaborated with business owners on product design and corporate identity. • Designed and created several websites. • Conceptualized, produced layout, and negotiated print terms for 40-page bound annual report. Course Project, “Publication Design”, Santa Barbara City College Spring 20xx • Designed and produced invitations and brochures for several promotions. • Selected paper, arranged pagination, managed preflight issues, proofed, and selected output options for all promotional items.

Music & Arts Chava Tanta

800 Embacadero Del Norte Unit #11, Isla Vista, CA 93117 Phone: 805-555-1234 Email: chavatanta@yahoo.com EDUCATION: University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA (Expected graduation: June 20xx) Major: Bachelor of Music--Music Composition, emphasis in percussion GPA: 3.89 Dean’s Honors Relevant Courses: • Music composition • Piano training • Music aural training • Counterpoint • Music theory • Percussion lesson • Music history/literature • Percussion Ensemble • Orchestration • University Wind Ensemble • Contemporary techniques • Tonal Analysis

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Professor Joel Feigin (April 20xx - present) • Marimba Solo “Innué” • Brass Quinter “Clouds” • Voilin Solo “Flashbacks” Professor Jeremy Haladyna (September 20xx - present) • Symphony Orchestra “Sahara Dream” • Orchestra transcription of Federico Mompou’s “Danza No. 6” • Interval Class Etude • Tetrachord, pentachord, hexachord, Z-relation primes • Atonal Piece “A Mouse’s Tale” • Atonal Piece • Octanic Excerpt “Dark Sun Oasis” • Polychordal Fanfare “Fanfare for Dah” • Quartral/Quintal harmony chorale “Skyline” • Variation piece

Individual composition lesson Individual composition lesson Individual composition lesson

Orchestration Orchestration Contemporary Techniques Contemporary Techniques Contemporary Techniques Contemporary Techniques Contemporary Techniques Contemporary Techniques Musical Variation/Iconography

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Key Poulan Music Fresno, CA (January 20xx - present) Music Engraver • Complete music related projects on the music notation software Sibelius® and follow specific instructions • Enter piano, concert band and marching band scores • Rearrange percussion parts making them suitable for the specified skill level and number of players • Create MIDI recordings of scores using Virtual Drumline™, a percussion sample library

Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps Santa Clara, CA (January 20xx - August 20xx) Member and Co-section leader • Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets (SCVC) is a competitive Open Class Drum Corps that combines brass, percussion, color guard and dramatic movement into a sophisticated 11-minute routine • Practiced an average of 10 hours a day over the duration of 2 months and traveled around 6 weeks in the summer across the United States performing in competitive field shows • Participated three seasons in the front ensemble as a member • Front Ensemble co-section leader in the summer of 2012 UCSB Percussion Ensemble Santa Barbara, CA (September 20xx - present) Member • Performs classic and contemporary pieces for percussion repertoire • “Mallet Quartet” Steve Reich • “Six Marimbas” Steve Reich • “Mudra” Bob Becker • “Sculpture in Wood” Rudiger Pawassar • “Bonham” Christopher Rouse • Marimba Solo “Nocturnal Dance” Jesse Monkman • Marimba Solo “Edtude in A minor” Casey Cangelosi

Lotus Thai Bistro Palo Alto, CA (April 20xx - present) Waiter • Take customers’ orders and note their requests and allergies clearly to the cooks • Decreased order error by 60% in summer of 20xx

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UCSB Wind Ensemble Santa Barbara, CA (September 20xx - May 20xx) Member • Participated as a percussion member playing timpani, snare drum, xylophone, marimba vibraphone and other auxiliary percussion

Customer Relationship Management • Increased number of “Likes” on Facebook by 165% • Advertise the use of Yelp.com so customers may comment on their visit SKILLS & LANGUAGES: • Sibelius® music notation software, Virtual Drumline™, Audacity audio mixer and editor, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint • Spanish (understand, read, write and moderately speak); Thai (understand and speak) ACTIVITIES: • Summer with the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle corps; part-time teaching percussion; traveling; skiing;biking; cooking

Art History

Alice B Cruzen

6000 Ocean Rd, Apt.8, Goleta, Ca 93117 (805) 555-1234 abcruzen@yahoo.com

Objective To acquire the position of Museum Assistant at the Long Beach Museum of Art where I can apply my experience working with non-profit organizations and museums.

Education University of California, Santa Barbara B.A., in Art History, Expected graduation: June 20xx Significant coursework: ● Museology ● Survey of Modern to Contemporary Art ● Survey of Architecture and Planning ● African, Oceana, and North American Art

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Experience

Art, Design and Architecture Museum UC Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA University Museum Fine Art Curatorial Intern September 20xx-present ●● Educated students, faculty members and alumni on the current exhibitions and facilitated their understanding and appreciation for artwork as a docent tour guide. ●● Supported exhibitions and programs by attending, planning, and advertising for several opening receptions and events. ●● Traveled to Solvang, CA on a weekly basis to catalogue Channing Peake’s artwork for an upcoming exhibition and created a database for the exhibition catalogue. ●● Tracked and met with collectors in order to add to the artwork database. ●● Attended special seminars with art curators, collectors, and artists to benefit from their experiences and gain knowledge about the art world. ●● Collaborated with interns from different departments to plan seminar topics for the following school year. Arts Fund Santa Barbara, CA Gallery Intern while attending school as a full time student September 20xx-Present ●● Assisted and organized 5 gallery opening receptions. ●● Ensured that banks deposits were delivered on time. ●● Updated the Facebook page as part of the administrative and clerical aspects of the job. ●● Aided in the proper installation, packaging, and shipping of artwork to ensure no damages occurred. ●● Maintained overall gallery appearance. ●● Maintained and updated the DonorSnap database with artist, donor, and client information to ensure proper contact information was available at all times. ●● Accurately answered general inquiries about the programs available, the gallery and the work exhibited both through the telephone and in person. ●● Provided assistance in planning and executing successful fundraisers and gallery opening receptions. ●● Interacted with guest at events to facilitate the public’s appreciation of the artwork.

Subway Santa Barbara, CA Sandwich Artist September 20xx-December 20xx ●● Completed inventory spot checks to ensure proper use of product and reduce the chance of loss. ●● Provided excellent customer service by working efficiently and being aware of the needs of the customer. ●● Prepared food, made sandwiches and washed dishes in a quick and productive manner. ●● Single handedly closed registers at the end of the day, counted money, set up daily deposits, made sure the store was clean and ready for the next day. Mayra’s Bridal Shop Assistant to manager ●● Answered phone calls and effectively answered customer questions. ●● Accurately recorded total expenditure and revenue. ●● Efficiently received and stored stock. ●● Worked with clients using tact and diplomacy.

Salinas, CA June 20xx-August 20xx

Aeropostale Salinas, CA Seasonal Sales Associate August 20xx-January 20xx ●● Provided excellent customer service by effectively answering questions, offering advice, and creating a pleasant shopping experience. ●● Exercised thorough knowledge about products and offers and effectively communicated this with customers. ●● Organized displays to catch the public’s eye and successfully advertise products. ●● Checked fitting rooms and exercised knowledge on loss prevention techniques.

Skills Bilingual English and Spanish Experience with DonorSnap Proficient in MS Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point Knowledgeable in Loss Prevention techniques Some management experience Checker/ cashier certified Customer service experience

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Political Activism Patrick Medown

PO Box 420, Mellow Yellow, CA 95409 • (805) 555-1234 • pmedown@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein Washington, D.C. Intern March 20xx–Present ss Research Immigration policy and legislation issues for the Judiciary Committee, Memo Writing. ss Respond to constituent mail. ss Schedule tours and respond to constituent concerns. UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Santa Barbara, CA Campus Action Liaison in the office of the External Vice President of Statewide Affairs September 20xx–March 20xx ss Organized UC Wide campaigns around the UC budget and the CA Dream Act. ss Worked voter registration drive and helped UCSB become the campus with the most registered voters in the nation. ss Policy research, legislation, and work surrounding the above issues. United States and University of California Student Associations Santa Barbara, CA Organizer 20xx–20xx ss Met with multiple elected officials and held presentations surrounding student debt, immigration reform, and national/state budgets. ss Built national and statewide uinversity student association campaigns fighting for the CA Dream Act, Federal DREAM Act, student loan debt forgiveness act, and against Secure Communities. ss Appointed delegation leader for conferences at Washington, D.C. and Sacramento.

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EDUCATION University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Bachelor of Arts in Global and International Studies with an emphasis on the Middle East Expected Graduation: June 20xx ss National Society of Collegiate Scholars. ss Dean's Honors. Semester at Sea Mediterranean Europe and North Africa Study Abroad Program through the University of Virginia Summer 20xx ss Developed an analytical perspective on the international human rights law systems. ss Acquired personal insight and knowledge for global cultures.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE UCSB Improving Dreams Equality Access and Success (I.D.E.A.S.) Santa Barbara, CA ss Served as Co-Chair, 20xx–20xx, and Internal Advocacy Chair, 20xx–20xx. ss Directed recruiting efforts and increased membership by over 50%. ss Led and planned annual outreach conference for over 200 high school students at UCSB. ss Hosted and led community workshops on Deferred Action and other immigration legislation. UC Santa Barbara Housing and Residential Services Santa Barbara, CA Resident Assistant August 20xx–June 20xx ss Addressed student conduct and facilitated conflict mediations. ss Created and executed programs varying in topics from education, community service projects, and campus wide event. Manchester Beach KOA Campground and Resort Manchester, CA Office Receptionist and Clerk Seasonal June 20xx–August 20xx ss Managed reservations, check-ins, and check-outs, as well as other administrative duties. ss Supervised store and inventory. Guest Service Representative ss Addressed guest complaints, questions, and information. ss Greeted an approximate 100-300 customers per week.

SKILLS

ss Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish. Native Spanish Speaker. ss Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and have PC hardware knowledge. ss Experience with public speaking and conducting interviews.

Social Services

This resume includes:

• A Broad objective • Study Abroad Experience

Amelia Torres 1234 Abrego Road Goleta, CA 93117

amelia.torres@umail.edu (805) 555-1234

OBJECTIVE To apply my tri-lingual counseling abilities through an internship in social services. Include study abroad experience within the Education section.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, expected June 20xx University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Honors Program, G.P.A. 3.5 Relevant Courses: • Social Psychology • Psychological Research • Developmental Psychology • Introduction to Career Development Education Abroad Program, Paris, France. Sept. 20xx – May 20xx COUNSELING & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

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Chair, UCSB Chicano/Latino Psycho-Soc Club, Santa Barbara, CA Sept. 20xx - Present • Led meetings of up to 15 members • Mediated conflicts between members • Arranged and presented culture-based workshop for high school students • Provided support and remained sensitive to the needs of the various club members

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Career Peer Advisor, UCSB Career Services, Santa Barbara, CA Sept. 20xx - Present • Provided counseling and advising in both Spanish and English to diverse community of students on wide range of topics • Calmed difficult, angry, and anxious students • Explained usefulness of various career-related assessments • Maintained confidentiality and complied with FERPA regulations

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, UCSB Psychology Department, Santa Barbara, CA, Dec. 20xx - Present • Guided participants through experiments • Managed data using Excel • Maintained confidentiality of results Historian, Raices de mi Tierra, Ballet Folklorico, Chula Vista, CA May 20xx - June 20xx • Researched regions of dance and presented findings to dance troupe • Gained insight into various subcultures of the Mexican culture • Established rapport and conducted informational interviews with wide range of performers Complete work history available upon request. SKILLS Tri-lingual: English, Spanish, and French.

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Study Abroad

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• Functional Approach • Financing Education

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Margaret Bell

67888 El Colegio Rd. #100, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 (805) 555-1234 m.bell@umail.edu OBJECTIVE Entry-level international trade position utilizing knowledge of foreign cultures and languages, administrative skills, and research abilities EDUCATION University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Expected June 20xx Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis on International Relations GPA: 3.5 Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain Intensive Spanish Language Program

Aug 20xx-Dec 20xx

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Financed 75% of my educational expenses through scholarships and part-time work while attending school on a full-time basis PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Cross-Cultural/Languages • Increased cross-cultural sensitivity and understanding through semester study abroad program in Sevilla, Spain and extensive travel experiences during this time • Conversational Partner with International Students & Scholars Program and Volunteer Assistant with UCSB Extension ESL Program • Fluent in Spanish, French, and Dutch Administrative/Computer • Systematized filing system for a law firm to increase efficiency • Administered accounts receivable and payable for a software firm • Handled twelve incoming phone lines for software firm • Used UCSB online database systems to conduct research • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Access International Research/Marketing • Researched and compiled an overview of worldwide environmental clean-up industry • Developed representation agreements with various suppliers • Marketed two different international internship exchange programs to local businesses • Conducted research as part of course on management of international business EXPERIENCE SUMMARY • Import/Export Intern, Intertrade Services, Ventura, CA Summer 20xx • Marketing Associate, AIESEC (Association Internationale des Etudiantes en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales), Santa Barbara, CA. Fall 20xx • Administrative Assistant, Law Office: Joseph Bart, San Francisco, CA Summers 20xx, 20xx • Receptionist, SL Corporation, Corte Madera, CA Summer 20xx

International Student

Mylinh (Lin) Kwok

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CURRENT ADDRESS PERMANENT ADDRESS 4321 Career Street 957 Ling Wong House Isla Vista, CA 93117 Flat 5, 7/C Phone: 805.555.1234 Kowloon, Hong Kong mkwok@umail.edu Phone: 852.1234.5678 OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as software engineer with concentration in developing communication software.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Three years of experience developing dynamic and interactive databases • Proven communication skills developed through campus leadership and presentations • Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese • Proficient in C++, SPSS, and Dreamweaver • Culturally fluent in customs of Hong Kong, China, and the United States

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EDUCATION Expected June 20xx

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering May 20xx The University of Hong Kong (Globally recognized and ranked as the #1 university in both Hong Kong and China)

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Master of Science, Computer Science University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) GPA: 3.75

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Systems Analyst/Programmer, June 20xx – Present UCSB Student Information & Systems Technology • Analyzed, designed and implemented the Job Matching Program for Career Services • Helped implement inter-departmental computer communications systems (Outlook) • Wrote FOCUS programs to extract information from student records database • Established supercomputer connection with ABC State College • Coordinated and presented training sessions for computer users in the Division of Student Affairs

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE • Vice President of International Students Association (UCSB) • Member of Kappa Alpha Psi (UCSB)

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HONORS & AWARDS • Dean’s List – UCSB All quarters to date • Recipient of $4000 Academic Scholarship, UCSB Department of Computer Science

Master's Level RÉsumÉ

Anita Spaulding

173 Campus Drive Isla Vista, CA 93117

805-555-4321 aspaulding@umail.edu

Education M.A. in Counseling Psychology, June 20xx University of California, Santa Barbara, (UCSB) B.A. in Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, (UCSB) 20xx

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Job Placement, Personal, Vocational, and Social Adjustment Service Provider Department of Rehabilitation, Santa Barbara, CA 1/20xx-Present •• Assist people with disabilities with job placement through individual counseling on skills such as: job search strategies; writing résumés, cover letters, reference pages; informational interviewing; interview preparation; net working; completing applications; and selecting professional attire •• Develop and present workshops twice a week on rotating topics of: social media, LinkedIn, job search, résumé writing, writing cover letters and reference pages, interview skills, and networking •• Write monthly progress reports for each client Vocational Intern Sanctuary Psychiatric Centers of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, 7/20xx-Present •• Provide individual career counseling for clients with mental illness and dual diagnosis in obtaining paid employment or volunteer positions •• Co-facilitate therapy groups in: vocational skills, recreation and leisure, and socialization •• Conduct vocational intakes with potential clients •• Score and interpret assessment results using O*Net Interest Profiler •• Maintain case notes for each session with clients using charting software Practicum Career Counselor UCSB Career Services, Santa Barbara, CA, 9/20xx-3/20xx, 9/20xx-12/20xx •• Conducted drop-in advising and individual career counseling with undergraduate and graduate students, including international students •• Provided assessment interpretation of Strong Interest Inventory (SII) and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) •• Developed and presented workshops on topics of: career counseling with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) clients; interview skills; and résumé writing

Awards 20xx Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers (MPACE) Career Mentoring Scholarship

Sample Reference Page References for Jonathan Mills 123 Country Road Goleta, CA, 93117

(805) 123-4567 jmills00@umail.ucsb.edu

Jane Cooper, Manager, VisionTek, Inc. 3 Alamitos Way, Santa Ynez, CA 93145. (905) 987-6543 jcooper@cox.net. • Ms. Cooper was my immediate supervisor during a six-month internship in the manufacturing department at VisionTek. She can be reached during normal business hours. Tu Riker, President, Goleta Water Council 300 Brook Street, Goleta, CA 93117. (805) 111-2222 riker@gwc.com.  • Mr. Riker supervised my work as a public-opinion researcher during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. He can be reached after 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

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Dr. Felicia Cortez, Director, Marine Scientists for Conservation 390 Walrus Road, Seattle, WA 94329. (206) 999-8888 cortez@msc.org.  • I worked for Dr. Cortez for three summers. She supervised my conservation projects as well as clerical work. She can best be reached mornings at the number provided.

If your references are so well known that the mention of their names would be a magic key, think about listing their names on your résumé. In most cases, a good strategy is to use the phrase “references available upon request” at the end of your résumé. This gives you the flexibility of altering your list according to appropriateness for each job for which you are applying. Possible references are former supervisors, UCSB faculty, and others who are qualified to comment on your work habits, achievements, personal qualifications, etc. Line up your references in advance and clue them in on your career objective so they will know which of your sterling qualities to emphasize. Keep your references posted on your progress and send a thankyou letter. People who help deserve to be appreciated.

On The Web It is essential for all job-seekers to understand and utilize the ever-evolving technologies at their fingertips. The internet has proven to be an extremely valuable tool, connecting you with businesses looking for employees and people looking to network. Your online presence can play a huge role in a potential employer’s perception of you, and it is in your best interest to you take advantage of this opportunity!

Not Just Social Networking: How to Utilize Social Sites for Professional Gain

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Social networking sites like Facebook provide an easy way for you to connect with people from your past, present, and future. While most consider these sites simply social, they provide a platform from which you can project anything you want. Therefore, you can transform your Facebook from an uncensored message board meant only for friends into an impressive and productive professional tool. Here are vital tips on how to treat Facebook—and other social networking sites—like your own personal media broadcasting channel: Only Display On Your Profile What You Would Put On Your Desk In an office, observing a person’s desk can be a great way to understand the type of person they are. Their values, hobbies, and interests are on display for all to see, but you would be hard-pressed to find a professional desk with pictures or images containing activities inappropriate for work. When customizing your online profiles, ask yourself “Would I put this on my desk at work?” This rule does not apply exclusively to your pictures; think hard before joining groups, posting status updates or public messages to friends, and stating your political or religious affiliations. If you find it to be too inappropriate for your desk, then it is probably too inappropriate for the internet. Remember, you do not have to connect your Facebook with your coworkers or with people in your field. If you want to keep Facebook purely social, make sure your profile can only be viewed by friends you approve. Check out privacy settings on every social networking site you use to see how to protect your personal information.

Look for Coworkers, Current Connections, and Other Professionals in Your Field Let’s face it, nearly everyone uses Facebook. Because social networking sites are used by millions more than professional networking sites, they can provide an easier way to connect with more individuals within your field. Because of its relaxed setting, Facebook, and social networking sites like it, can keep you connected with important people without having to maintain extensive email conversations. You can also join groups that relate to your field in order to connect you with those who share your interests. Many groups provide threads or message boards to create and elongate discussions between members. Take a look at what your colleagues are talking about; everything from their opinions to the jargon they use can be valuable tools for you in the workplace. Examining the interests of those within your field can influence business opportunities and expand both your social and professional network. If you notice that someone within your field shares the same interests as you, think about extending your communication with them. You could potentially be meeting a future business partner! Reinforce Your Brand! Many employers are “Googling” the names of prospective job-seekers (typing each name into one or more internet search engines) and screening initial candidates. They are basing their decisions on both the number and quality of hits for each potential employee. The lesson? Your brand needs to have a strong online presence! Your personal page, regardless of the website, is a great place to market yourself. While it is important to censor your page, it is also important to build on the information you post. Social networking sites allow you to share anything you want with potential employers and colleagues. When they access your public profile, you want them to develop a complete understanding of who you are as a person, and as an employee. This means choosing links and media in your news stream that add value to your brand. Keep your employment and educational information up-to-date, identify your assets, and be ever-present.

Business Oriented Social Media Sites

Creating and managing pages on networking sites that reflect your identity as a young professional is critical. These sites can serve as online résumés, allowing potential employers or business partners to learn about you. Here are some sites that can help you find jobs and connect with others in your field or industry. Some of these sites are strictly for professional networking, while others are used informally too. Either way, these sites are great platforms for showcasing your knowledge, skills, and experience.

Google+

Google+ is a social networking site that allows you to find, follow, and engage with people and companies. Google+ is unique in that users can create “circles” to organize their contacts into smaller groups targeting specific people. Posts can be public or sent to certain circles, allowing users to easily decide who sees their content. Your connections do not know the names of the circles you have placed them in, only that they are in your circles. Unlike Facebook, Google+ is onedirectional, meaning that one user can follow another user without the other user ever interacting back. Follow users to receive their public posts. If you grab their attention and are placed in one of their circles, you will also get posts that are not available to the general public. An advantage of Google+ is that it is a relatively new site with an extremely active community. This creates a greater

Twitter

Twitter a free social media site based on the creation and consumption of 140 character long posts called “tweets”. By following Twitter users, you can keep up to date on the opinions, stories, and news articles that interest you. Twitter can be used for networking, job seeking, connecting with businesses, and discovering what is cutting edge in your field. Like Google+, Twitter is one-directional. The best way to utilize Twitter is to hit “reply” and become a part of the discussion. Follow people in your industry and join chats to engage even further. While you can still enjoy Twitter without ever tweeting, creating your own content, “retweeting” posts made by others, and replying is crucial to building your personal brand. Twitter is home to a lively community of career counselors with great advice for meeting your career goals!

Pinterest, used by people and companies alike, allows users to post and arrange photos from web sites on “boards” that can be shared with other Pinterest members. Create multiple boards and caption photos to reflect different interests. You can “like”, “re-pin”, and comment on individual pins or entire boards that belong to other “pinners”. Follow a particular board or all of the boards created by a single user. There are many ways to use Pinterest to help your career. Create a resume board with a copy of your resume and pictures that have to do with your education and experiences. Develop portfolio boards with samples of previous projects. Pin photos from blog articles, news articles, and other web pages where you learned something valuable. Pin personal, but of course work appropriate, interests. Explore potential careers, employers, and industries and follow ones that are of interest. Remember that lots of career services offices are on Pinterest with great advice about job search strategies and more.

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There is a reason LinkedIn’s slogan is “Relationships Matter.” The website’s main purpose is to allow registered users to maintain a list of contact details of people they know and trust in business. The people in the list are called Connections. Users can invite anyone (whether a site user or not) to become a connection. It can also be used to find jobs, people, and business opportunities. Also, employers can list jobs and search for potential candidates. You can then review the profile of hiring managers and discover if you share any mutual contacts. in addition, you can follow different companies and get notifications about any new opportunities. LinkedIn is designed to look like a virtual résumé, with your professional photo and sections for your personal information, past and present experience, and education. Visit "Your LinkedIn Profile" on page 77 to help maximize your efforts.

likelihood of user engagement on a personal level, even with more high profile public figures, than on other more saturated sites. You can also search for jobs on Google+ using keywords.

Quora

Quora is a community-driven site where users can post questions and receive answers from other members. Better answers are pushed to the top of the results and less helpful answers are pushed to the bottom by user votes. Quora asks for your real name and occupation, so creating thoughtful answers on Quora is a great way to build your

professional brand. This is especially true because Quora accounts often show up on the first page of Google searches when looking for someone. Learn more about what it is like to work in an occupation or industry by asking questions about the field. Make sure that your question has not already been asked, and do not use the site to directly ask for jobs. Quora is a great way to get information and make connections, especially if you do not know anyone in a particular field. Remember that the more valuable your answers are, the more likely your questions are to be seen.

Your Blog

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It may not be your first (or even second) priority, but it gives people a place to develop a stronger connection with you. Include a biographical blurb at the end of each post and put time and effort into your “About” page to paint a picture of your ideal personal brand. People will only remember a few things about you, so focus on telling the story that contributes the most to your brand. Use your

personal story as the basis for your expertise. Try to be personally ubiquitous without over-stretching or over-exposing yourself. If people hear your name enough they will check you out (maybe not the first, second or third time, but they will). Wordpress and Posterous Spaces are free blog sites to check out

Your Personal Web Portfolio

Many job seekers are creating their own websites to communicate their qualifications to potential employers. These websites can showcase your résumé, writing samples, biography, contact information, and much more! You can visit the computer labs in Phelps Hall for help in creating your own page.

About.me is a free service that lets you create a one-page website that’s all about you and your interests. Upload a photo, write a short bio, and add your favorite social networks to show the world the big picture of you. They've focused on enabling you to create your E x p e rt A d v i c e own personal page and quickly build a personal and dynamic page that points Content is King. It includes words, imagery, video, links; the full visitors to your content from around the array of elements you use to make your point and presentation. web. Sites like this may be a good way Make it all count by editing carefully. to accomplish your goal without going Words- Be concise. Be readable (use a font and size that is through the whole dot-com registration legible.) Have someone check your work. and full-on site maintenance. Imagery- Be concise. Use your only your best work. Crop and Social media keeps growing and you need edit pictures as if you were a photo editor. One great shot is to incorporate what works for you while better than 6 mediocre ones. staying on top of what others (employers) Layout- Have a clear organized presentation and be as are doing. consistent as possible between your different locations ~Palmer The web portfolio offers a broader flavor of who you are and utilizes a wide range of mediums to communicate your qualifications

Links to CV, academic papers, and contact information

Your LinkedIn Profile LinkedIn Launched in 2003 with the mission to connect the world’s professionals and college students. There are more than 300 million members on LinkedIn in over 200 countries and territories as of 2014. It is definitely the 800 pound gorilla and shouldn't be ignored as you search for and progress through a career. Many companies actually require that you apply for positions using your LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn allows you to create a professional profile, which becomes your virtual résumé and online portfolio to showcase your accomplishments. Your presence on LinkedIn allows you to connect with professionals, find opportunities, and be found by recruiters and hiring managers. A strong online presence can positively impact your career success. It’s important to know where recruiters are looking for you on social media, and how you can appropriately incorporate social media into your internship and job search. LinkedIn is like

your professional version of Facebook, organizing your network of contacts which gives you an advantage during your education and career. We host quarterly workshops to help you utilize LinkedIn. You can also come to drop-in or schedule an appointment to have a LinkedIn profile critique. We’ve gathered our favorite LinkedIn tutorials and quick reference sheets for tips to get started. LinkedIn Packet: Profile Checklist, Network, Find a Job, Alumni Tool http://career.sa.ucsb.edu/sites/career.sa.ucsb. edu/files/docs/handouts/LinkedInPacket.pdf

LinkedIn for Students: More Quick Tip Sheets and Videos http://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-forstudents.html

Profile Checklist: Career’s Top LinkedIn Tips

❑❑ Create a profile that showcases your accomplishments, including samples of work. Have a good photo. Do not crop yourself out of a group. Keep the background simple. Crop ❑❑ close enough to see your face clearly. A professionally taken shot works best. Get a headshot at

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LinkedIn is your ultimate tool to build your personal brand, strengthen your online reputation, create a virtual portfolio, and connect with the world’s professionals. It also makes it easier to search for jobs, research companies, join professional groups, and explore universities.

Career’s quarterly career fairs for your profile picture.

❑❑ Customize your LinkedIn public URL to share in your email signature and on your résumé. Build your network by connecting with coworkers, classmates, recent alumni, faculty, TAs, and ❑❑ your personal network. ❑❑ Research top skills within industries and at specific companies. ❑❑ Explore graduate programs and see what their alumni currently do. ❑❑ Use the Alumni section to look at gaucho career paths and get leads for internships and jobs. Join groups related to UCSB and your interests to connect with top people in industries and ❑❑ enhance your job search. Don't forget to join Career's group! Take control in Privacy & Settings to manage how people find you, access to view your profile, ❑❑ and regulate your status updates and activity.

Build Your Personal Brand What makes consumers buy one thing over another? The answer is marketing, but more specifically it is the power of branding. And branding is not just for products anymore! Just as Microsoft, Disney, and Starbucks use their brand to become first choice companies for consumers, defining your personal brand can make you the first choice candidate for employers.

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Make the Investment

Look at your personal brand as an investment because it has the potential to last longer than your own lifespan. While an internship might end or a project might get shut down, your personal brand will live on and (hopefully) retain and expand its value. People can begin to develop a connection with your brand and may follow it from project to project or company to company. Your personal brand is the foundation of your career. Once it has been created, you must maintain it. A strong foundation will allow you to build your résumé exponentially. No matter what happens on the top, you will always have your foundation to fall back on. When launching new projects, your personal brand has the potential to guarantee you never have to start over again.

can keep a company productive and successful while maintaining order among employees. If your brand is built around this, all experience, education, and activities on your résumé should back it up. Update your online profiles to emphasize the organizational skills you have obtained through various jobs, internships, college courses, and extracurricular activities. You should also develop a strategy for gaining experience in areas of your brand in which you are weak. If you are lacking experience, look into internships offered on or around campus. For more information on internships, please look to our earlier Internship section. Once you have obtained an internship or job in your field, push yourself to ask for new and challenging assignments that will build your brand’s emphasized quality.

Me, Inc. Promote Yourself

You can have an amazing brand, but if no one knows about it, you are not going to have much success Gain Experience, Track with your career development. One of the oldest promotional tools for job-seekers is the résumé. This Accomplishments includes not only your print résumé (the one you Before you seek out new work, take the time to plan and focus on what you want your brand to stand for. bring to an interview or mail to employers), but also your online résumé. Look to the Résumé section for Think about the key ideas you would want people more information on tailoring your résumé. to associate with you. Do you have an exceptional You should not stop with a résumé! Begin amount of experience due to internships and jobs in developing two career portfolios—a print one and your field? Are you proficient in multiple software an online one. Let the world read all about the benefits of E x p e rt A d v i c e your brand. Your portfolio should include all important “Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we brand artifacts: résumé(s), happen to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. mission statement, a detailed We are the CEOs of our own companies: Me, Inc.” list of accomplishments, samples of work, articles ~ Tom Peters, author of The Brand You: 50 Ways to Transform Yourself from an and working papers, speech ‘Employee’ into a Brand That Shouts Distinction, Commitment, and Passion! transcripts, awards and honors, testimonials, and anything else that shows why you would make an programs? Do you have strong organizational or amazing employee! leadership skills? You can easily begin to build your brand around any of these qualities. For example, if you have great organizational skills, you can market yourself as a planner, a leader who

Keep Your Brand Updated

remember details about them. This is fun (and good manners), but it also leaves a strong impression on the people you interact with. These people may feel a connection to you and will talk about you to others, building your reputation and your brand. Build name recognition with powerful people

leaving them with? If you cannot (or do not want) to spend time responding to tweets and emails, you should make this part of your personal brand so that people do not expect differently. If you only have the time to answer half of the emails you receive, mention this (with apologies) on your Contact page. If you make it clear that you intend to behave in a certain way people have little right to be disappointed when you do so. Try to build relationships with as many people as possible. Get to know their real names and

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Think of your personal brand as a new house. It is great when you move in, but as time passes, its decor becomes outdated, appliances break down, and the paint begins to chip. The great news is that you still have a strong foundation to rebuild upon, making your remodeling process much E x p e rt A d v i c e easier. Your personal brand needs this type of regular remodeling. Luckily, you Building Your Brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reputation already have a steady foundation and all Branding is best defined as a promise. This promise includes a you need to do is update it! confirmation of the value of the product, a guarantee that the Your original content may be great, but product is better than all its competitors, and an understanding it may seem stale and repetitive if you do that the product will be successful. To build your own unique not add new elements. Remember: you brand, you must develop a complete and impressive image and cannot ride one idea forever, so you must deliver results to match. keep adding new layers to show what your brand represents. By continuing to upgrade your knowledge, within your field. These are the type of people you will be able to retain your expertise. If you were to stop learning and challenging yourself, your who are already connected to those you want to reach. Comment on their writing, keep track of brand will not hold the same weight it used to. them on social media, help them when they ask Write on topics within your field where you have for it. There is plenty to learn from these kind of something new to say or some more value to add. people. They can also give you a killer testimonial This shows colleagues or potential employers that you are invested in expanding your knowledge (and when you launch a new product, tweet your links to thousands of followers, or even share great rĂŠsumĂŠ!). opportunities with you. Remember not to pester them, or ask for more The Personal Touch favors than you give them. If you are useful and Think about your personal brand each time you not overbearing these people will remember you. interact with someone. What impression are you View this as a long-term process E x p e rt A d v i c e (remember, your brand is an investment!). You cannot expect Link Everything to become friends with these If someone is fortunate enough to find your blog, web page, people in a week. It can take LinkedIn page, etc., make it easy for them to get to all your months, but hard workers tend to relevant media places. Use quick links and easy to access icons notice and appreciate others with to facilitate the effort. The more time they spend with you, the the same work ethic! better your chances of a positive outcome; the more chances your branding efforts will pay off. ~Palmer

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Cover Letters Made Easy

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While each cover letter needs to be custom-crafted that doesn’t mean you need to start from scratch each time. Using a simple yet highly effective formula, you can produce these letters quickly – without sacrificing quality, and with careful attention to the specific needs of each employer.

Follow these steps:

Different audiences dictate different introductions. Whenever possible, write to an individual by name. This creates a better impression and gives you a better opportunity for follow-up. Don’t be afraid to call a company and ask who your letter should go to. (Just be prepared with your professional introduction, in case you get that person on the line!) When responding to an online posting or ad, omit outdated salutations such as “Dear Sir or Madam” or “To Whom It May Concern” - consider using a “Dear Internship Coordinator” or “Dear College Recruitment”.

While most readers enjoy a snappy, interesting opening more than the standard, “I’m writing to inquire about jobs at your company,” never sacrifice clarity for cleverness. Be sure that the opening of your letter clearly communicates why you are writing and why the reader should care.

Address Your Audience

Be Clear

After delivering your value message, provide just enough information to give your audience a sense for your scope of experience and key selling points. Don’t overwhelm readers with too much detail; don’t retell your entire career history; don’t feel you must respond to every requirement listed in an ad; and don’t go overboard relating your personal attributes. In fact, if your letter is too long, your paragraphs too dense and wordy, chances are your audience will give up before finishing. Your goal is simply to entice them to read your résumé and want to know more about you, inviting a call for an interview.

You’ve said your piece, given your readers the initial information they need to evaluate your candidacy. End your letter on a positive note, expressing your interest in a meeting. Again, it’s more important to be clear than to be clever, but do try to keep your language fresh by avoiding overused phrases and sentences.

Communicate Value

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The body of your cover letter should tell the reader what they care about - namely, what you can do for them. Your value is best communicated through your specific accomplishments rather than vague statements. A bullet-point format is extremely useful for highlighting three or four relevant points, and this format forces you to keep your letter to a concise, readable length. This section of your letter is easily tailored to the specific needs of your audience - whether described in a job posting, related to you by a networking source, or learned through research. Use your accomplishments as evidence of your ability to assist them with precisely the challenges they are facing.

Don’t Overdo It

Exit Gracefully

There you have it! Each time you write a cover letter, save it to use as a template for the next letter. And remember to keep an active followup folder.

Adapted from Louise Kursmark, author of Cover Letter Magic, 15-Minute Cover Letter, and more than a dozen other books on résumés, cover letters, interviewing, and other career topics. An award-winning résumé writer and president of Best Impression Career Services, Inc., she is professionally certified as a Master Résumé Writer, Interview Coach, and Career Transition Coach.

Cover Letter Outline

YOUR “LETTERHEAD” HERE (use same heading you use for your résumé) Date

Employer Contact Information: Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code

Salutation: Dear Mr. or Ms. Employer Last Name: If you can’t find the name of the person in charge of hiring, avoid “To Whom It May Concern” or “Dear Sir or Madame” and instead consider the more modern “Dear Hiring Manager”, “Dear Personnel Manager” or “Dear Decision Maker for X Position”. “Dear Recruiter” or “Dear Human Resources Director” work well, too.

Body of Cover Letter:

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The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow up.

First Paragraph: The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and concise regarding your request.

Middle Paragraph: The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Convince the reader that you are highly-qualified for the position by making strong connections between your abilities and their needs. Mention specifically how your skills and experience match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your résumé, not repeating it. Try to support each statement you make with a piece of evidence. Use several shorter paragraphs or bullets rather than one large block of text.

Final Paragraph: Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow up. State that you will do so and indicate when (one week’s time is typical). If you fax or e-mail your résumé, you can decrease that wait period by two to three days.

Complimentary Close: Respectfully yours,

Signature: Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter) Typed Signature

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Cover Letters Cover letters are never optional. This is your personalized sales pitch that determines whether your résumé is reviewed. It is a chance to show the reader the person beneath the accomplishments, to make a personal connection between the reader and your background.

Sample Cover Letters

1234 Road Street Anywhere, CA 00000 (123) 456-7890 September 30, 20xx Maya Employer Human Resources Department Best Company 7890 Street Avenue Somewhere, CA 11111

Create an opening that catches the reader’s attention right from the start. If you have that mutual friend or are answering an ad the employer placed in the paper, say so right off. Immediately mention the traits you want the reader to consider when thinking of you. Or, construct an interesting opening that jumps out and makes a point. Here is an example of a good opening: “I’m the product of a three-generation commitment to engineering: my father through aerospace, my grandfather through automotive. Now it’s my turn. Just graduating from college, I’m eager to get my career rolling with a company like National Widget.”

Dear Ms. Employer: I am graduating from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Sociology and would like to put my education to work at Best Company. I read in the Somewhere Times last week that you are launching a company-wide, high profile program. I am particularly interested in the benefits area of Human Resources and would like to contribute to this new project.

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As you will see on my résumé, I have taken a number of courses that gave me a good foundation in writing, math, and interpersonal communication. My grades are a good indication that I complete tasks with excellent attention to detail and consistent follow through. In addition to my academic foundation, I interned during fall quarter with the Human Resources Department of the Good Company. This experience provided me with a solid exposure to basic benefits management. I am confident that those basics will enable me to quickly learn your approach to benefits. I would like very much to talk with you in the near future. I will contact you in the next couple weeks to discuss a convenient time to meet. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,

Pat Gaucho Pat Gaucho

Consider borrowing an idea from successful direct mail writers: use a “P.S.” which achieves high readership and response. For example: “P.S. Jim Smith, whom you’ve recently hired, is a friend of mine. Please feel free to ask him about my qualifications and what he thinks I can contribute to your company.”

Sample Cover Letters CHRIS GOLETA 5655 Vista Universidad Isla Vista, CA 93117 (805) 965-8540 chris@vista.com October 20th, 20xx Leslie Sanchez, Program Director Edible Schoolyard Project Chez Panisse Foundation 1517 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, California 94709

Your opening line is critical, as is the first paragraph. The average employer needs to be enticed to read past the first sentence.

Dear Ms. Sanchez: I learned about your work with Alice Waters and the Edible Schoolyard Project from my professor, Donna Lubak. She knows my career interests and, remembering you from her class in 2007, urged me to get in touch with you. I visited your website and was thrilled to see a job posting for a Site Coordinator Position. I have enclosed my résumé with this letter.

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After a careful reading of the position description, I am confident that I have a number of skills and experiences that I can put to use at the foundation:

In the body demonstrate your knowledge of the company. Show how your specific interests, traits and education make you a perfect fit. This is the heart of your letter. Make your statements short and to the point.

• Program outreach and strategic planning. Two of my internships were on local area school sites where I learned about the culture and basic structure of the public school settings in California. During this time, I worked closely with a foundation-sponsored program to increase student reading skills and observed and assisted in several successful combined program initiatives that might be useful for the Edible Schoolyard project. • Strong accountability and reporting capabilities. Successful completion of the UCSB writing minor has honed my abilities to integrate various report formats using Excel and Powerpoint in creative and effective communication styles. • Language and cultural sensitivity. During my internships and travels, I have acquired insights into the barriers and challenges facing non-English speakers in addition to my own efforts to become fluent in Spanish. • Healthy eating habits advocate. As a certified food enthusiast, I regularly volunteer at the Isla Vista Food cooperative sorting organic vegetables and helping customers. The mission of the Schoolyard project is a direct match with my own system of values.

The best time to meet for me would be during my winter break at the end of March. I will check with you in the next couple weeks to find out when would be best for you. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely,

Chris Goleta Chris Goleta

Close the letter by letting the employer know how s/he can reach you and by taking the responsibility yourself for the next step. Tell the reader when you will contact him/her to see when the two of you might meet to talk in person. This is not being pushy—it is showing initiative.

Sample Cover Letters 6511 Sabado Tarde Road #7 Goleta, CA 93117 ssmith@umail.ucsb.edu

January 24, 20xx Blake Carroll, College Recruitment 355 South Grand Ave. Suite 2000 Los Angeles, California 90071 Dear Mr. Carroll: The auditing internship position at KPMG LLP is of great interest to me. As a junior attending the University of California, Santa Barbara, I am eager to apply my accounting and tax coursework through a summer internship with a firm located near my hometown in the Bay Area. Your company appears to be one in which my educational training to date coupled with my analytical skills and previous work experience could result in a mutually beneficial association. My previous employers have found me to be exceptionally hard working, motivated, and dependable in the financial sector having worked for Bay Federal Credit Union. As a part of their banking system conversion team I became familiar with teamwork and project planning efficiency in a professional environment. It was this summer internship that sparked my initial interest in accounting. Currently, I work part time for the Career Services Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara where I assist my fellow students in finding internships and career related employment by utilizing the resources of the center.

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in carrying out the variety of responsibilities assigned to me. I have previous internship experience

I prefer the Silicon Valley office and am available to work June through September. Enclosed you will find my rĂŠsumĂŠ for your review as well as my unofficial transcript. I have taken a number of courses that have given me a strong foundation in accounting and economics. I will continue to enroll in upper division economics and accounting classes as I complete the requirements to obtain my degree in Business Economics with an Accounting Emphasis by June 20xx. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting you and discussing how I can contribute to your firm as a summer intern. Sincerely,

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Master's Level Cover Letter Paolo Moretti 123 Gaucho Way  Goleta, CA 93117  805.555.1234  paolo.moretti@umail.edu April 12, 20xx Mr. Brian Clark Human Resources Manager SLO Scientific Research Center 123 College Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93105 Dear Mr. Clark: I am pleased to submit my application for the position of Assistant Professor of Marine Animal Ecology that is open in your department. The SLO Scientific Research Center would be an excellent place to conduct and teach science given its ready access to marine and estuarine field sites, the opportunity to teach motivated undergraduates, and a suite of colleagues doing interesting research with whom to collaborate. Please find enclosed my résumé which outlines my qualifications for this position. I believe I am well qualified for the position that you are seeking to fill and would be a strong asset to your department for several reasons:

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•• First, I have a strong background in ecological theory, experimental design, and quantitative analysis and statistics. My participation in scientific working groups, presentations at numerous national and international conferences and preparation of papers for journal publication reflect my commitment and ability to contribute strongly to the advancement of the field. •• Second, I plan to continue research focused on the function and organization of estuarine, marsh and near-shore environments, particularly on the populations of organisms that live there. Furthermore, I have a strong commitment, as evidenced in my previous work and publications, to making the results of my research applicable to conservation issues. In particular, I have emphasized development of the field of invasion biology into a more predictive, proactive discipline. •• Third, teaching is a passion of mine. My experience leading a field ecology course over several years at UCSB, teaching high school, and preparing numerous conference presentations, have sharpened my teaching skills and solidified my commitment to teaching as a life-long pursuit. •• Finally, I am a strong advocate of collaborative efforts, and therefore very excited by the diverse research interests of the faculty at SLO Scientific that can provide complementary expertise for such endeavors. The ability to collaborate with researchers at the Center for Marine Biology, CICEET, and Sea Grant and Open Ocean Aquaculture (OOA) programs is a particularly exciting opportunity. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you in person to present details of my latest work, and to talk with you in depth about your own research and possible areas for collaboration. I will contact you next week to make sure that you have received my application. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Please feel free to ask for additional supporting materials, including references. Sincerely,

Paolo Moretti

Email Cover Letter Be sure your subject heading tells the employer what to expect. Example : Social Worker Candidate

Dear Selection Committee:

I am excited about the Social Worker Assistant position with We Care Services in the Los Angeles area. My recent degree in psychology combined with my bi-lingual Spanish/English skills and community outreach experience make me a strong fit with this position. As you will see in my attached résumé, I have served a variety of leadership and program development roles through collaborative team work and creative problem solving methods to best serve at risk student populations. I now hope to apply these skills in developing effective short and long term plans of care that best address the psychosocial needs of the elderly. Through direct service at an elderly care facility in Santa Barbara and personal family experiences, I have learned the importance of finding creative ways to interact with different types of individuals needing to share their stories and life experience. My coursework in developmental psychology has further strengthened my theoretical framework for the types of issues that present themselves to this population. I consider myself patient, respectful and understanding of the health and mental challenges that confront the elderly. For all these reasons, I seek your active consideration of my application for this position, and look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Thank you again for your time and consideration. Stew Dent

Following Up After Applying You’ve submitted your application/résumé/cover letter for a job or internship. Now you just sit back and relax, waiting for the employer to contact you, right? Wrong! Your follow-up (or lack thereof) speaks volumes to employers. If your cover letter indicated that you would follow up with them, make sure you do precisely what you said you would do. You can call or email them with a message something like:

When you do get a response to your application from the employer, this is a very positive sign and you should take it seriously. Your actions are indicative of how you will behave in the workplace, so be 100% professional in your interactions with the employer – in both your written and oral communication.

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Sincerely,

“On April 17 I applied for the position of financial analyst. I am still very interested in the position. Please let me know if there is additional information I can provide that will help you move forward.” Whether you email or leave a voice-mail message it’s unlikely that you will get a response. However, the important part is that you demonstrate to the employer that you follow through – and that you get your name in front of the employer yet one more time.

Interviewing For The Job Interview Preparation

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Diligent preparation for interviews is the best way to reduce anxiety and boost performance. There are many ways to get ready for interviews. Below are some methods we’ve been recommending to students in recent years: understand the interviewer, prepare for the “new” behavior-based interview, and develop stories that highlight your skills and background.

Employers not only value knowledge and skills in your discipline, they place importance on written and oral communication skills as well. They expect you to know about the world of work and have the ability to communicate clearly about your field as well as the unique aspects of what you have to offer their company/industry.

If you are a humanities/social science student: Both written and oral communication are necessary within and between organizations. For example, Consider the Interviewer. Interviewers are under reports have to describe procedures and outcomes considerable stress and pressure. They must deteraccurately, and phone calls are often used to clarify mine in 30 minutes specific points. While you whether you can might imagine someone Humanities/Social Science Employers say: do a job effectively, “To qualify you must show strong leadership else will take care of the be appropriate for potential; have excellent analytical, communication, communications, it usually the organization, or and interpersonal skills.” comes back to the individual stay long enough project team member. Also, to warrant traincommunication skills are essential if you want to ing. Interviewers must learn as much about you as take advantage of promotions that can lead to marquickly as possible. When you consider this, you keting, management, and consulting. understand why you want to do well in thoroughly communicating your qualities and strengths as they If you are an engineering or science student: relate to the company. The technical job is the beginning for many professionals. Technical projects require teamwork coordiKnow the Company. Simply being informed nation of tasks and roles, where communication is about an employer does not guarantee a successful essential. In technical areas, students often depend interview. You must demonstrate that knowledge upon mathematical skills and technical expertise. by successfully “weaving” information about the However, no one works alone on projects. You must employer’s products, finances, and services into your be able to speak and write clearly in order to work answers. Most employers have information about well within an assigned project group. their company both online and in print. Check Communication is key their website first to see if what they have is easily Lily Maestas, in her book Unlimited Options inaccessible. Major employers provide annual reports forms us that as you interview, “remember words and company literature while smaller organizations create a thousand pictures.” In the interview, you publish brochures, fact sheets and annual reports. want to package and sell yourself. Your communicaGood resources for company information include tion in the interview the UCSB library, trade journals, the process will be a Web, and Chambers of Commerce, to Technical Employers say: determining factor name a few. “We examine your potential for oral presentations of experiments and results as to whether or not as well as technical writing skills. ” you get hired for the Interviewing Skills job. It is essential The interview is all about communicathat you are able to tion! Communication is the means by feel confident and know that you are competent in which you as an applicant will be advertising who you are, the skills and assets you offer your potential your communication skills. employer, reasons why you are the right candidate. Practice, Practice, Practice Your communication allows you to make a lasting By reviewing what you want to say out loud with impression. a friend or relative, you will be able to utilize your interviewing communication skills. You will be

one step closer to success and finesse in delivering your interests, answers to questions, and needs clearly and confidently throughout the interviewing process. Be sure to develop your language skills and vocabulary. After you have thought of the experiences, achievements, or images you want to portray about yourself, practice pronunciation, enunciation, and sentence structure until you are feel1234 Campus Road ing confident to deliver your Goleta, CA 93117 answers to the interviewer March 10, 20xx comfortably and effectively. The bottom line: Finding a job requires the ability to communicate. Keeping the job, and especially advancing in your career, requires the same.

Interview Follow-up

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Ms. Camille Cooper Human Resources Manager Best Company 4321 Main Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Dear Ms. Cooper, Thank you so much for interviewing me yesterday. I really appreciated hearing about the widgets Best Company produces as well as the opportunities for advancement and career paths in your company. I am more convinced then ever that Best Company is the place I want to be. I think my organizational and customer service skills would make me a great fit for your entry-level administrative position. And I am excited about becoming a wholesaler and working directly with your customers as my training progresses. Please let me know if I can provide you with any additional information that would make you confident about my fit with your company.

Sincerely For on-campus interviews conducted at UCSB, business cards of the recruiters Josh Jimenez are kept on file at the Campus Interview Desk. We also ask recruiters who interview through the Campus Interview Program to give you an interview evaluation. Not all do, but you can check at the Campus Interview Program Desk a few days after your on-campus interview to see if your recruiter submitted evaluations. These reports will not tell you whether or not you got the job, but they can tell you something about your interviewing skills. If two or three interviewers suggest that an area needs improvement, make an appointment with a career counselor to polish those skills.

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Always send a thank-you letter after an interview. Reiterate any important points that illustrate your qualifications. Add any points that you forgot to mention at the interview. Thank the interviewer for his/her time and for what you learned about the company.

Another way that a career counselor can help you is on interview follow-up. Perhaps an interviewer promised to notify you in three weeks, and you have not heard anything. What do you do? Or perhaps you need assistance with salary negotiations, or need guidance in decision making. Ask our staff for assistance during this process.

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The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention -Oscar Wilde

Behavior-Based Interview Industrial psychologists studying the interview process in the late 1970s ushered in a new style of interviewing called the “Behavior-Based Interview.” According to Tom Washington, a popular author on career-seeking topics, the behavior-based interviewer “asks questions which help determine how candidates actually performed in previous jobs.” A major aspect of Behavior-Based Interviews is more follow up questions. Your interviewer’s initial question might be about one of your classes. When

you tell them about how you worked on a classroom project with a group, a small avalanche of specific questions might follow: How many people were in the group? Did you have any conflict? Did you miss any meetings? What would you say your role was in the group? These questions represent a dogged effort by the interviewer to imagine what kind of person you are “in action” solving real problems in settings similar to the ones you’ll encounter at their company.

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Situation Task Action Results When presented with behavior-based interview questions, one effective technique to use when responding is the STAR Interviewing Method. With the STAR Method, you will use its acronym (STAR) as key navigation points to deliver your 60-90 second response. This should be in a story-telling format, which is more memorable and gives the interviewer greater insight into your skills and problem-solving abilities.

Method

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Specifically describe a confronting situation or task you have solved or developed an action plan to overcome. Clearly describe the situation or task’s context and avoid generalization.

Example

“I was involved in a group project last quarter for a class in which our team had to create a business plan. Group members varied in their skills and motivation to complete the project, and each member was delegated tasks and deadlines for completion, including progress updates every week. One groups member had fallen very far behind, and our group’s grade was in jeopardy.” Actions Taken Describe the actions or “As group leader, I was responsible for steps you took to solve delegating the project components. I the problem or overcome reached out to the group member who was the obstacle. no longer keeping pace. While talking to him, it became clear that he had an entirely different understanding of our objective and how it would be achieved. This realization was important: his unique viewpoint actually helped out group better define our approach to creating the business plan.” Results Achieved Answer these questions: “As a result, our group became more What was the outcome? cohesive, which helped us produce a Were the results successful business plan and made the group measurable? What were experience more enjoyable.” the benefits? What was learned? Did you gain any unexpected insights?

Sample Interview Questions Personal Assessment

 Tell me about yourself.  What are your short-range and long-range personal and career goals?  What rewards are most important to you in your E x p e rt A d v i c e chosen career?  How would you describe yourself? Tips for Improving your Interview Skills  How do you think others who know you would •• Take classes requiring you to write and discuss. describe you? •• Get an English tutor.  What are your strengths and weaknesses? •• Develop your vocabulary by learning a few new words  Do you prefer to work under supervision or on your each week. http://wordsmith.org. own? •• Call the Office of International Students and Scholars  Would you be successful working on a team? at (805) 893-2211 about their English Conversation  Do you have any hobbies? Program.  How did you get along with your former professors • • Take a class from the Writing Program. (supervisors and co-workers)? www.writing.ucsb.edu..  Describe your ideal job. •• Join Toastmasters, a public-speaking group at UCSB.

Motivation

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School/Work Background

 Did you work while going to school? In what positions?  Have you worked under deadline pressure? When?  What problems have you solved in your previous positions?  How does your college education or work experience relate to this job?  Why did you choose your major?  What did you enjoy least about your last employment?  What kinds of career-related internships or jobs have you held?  What was the most difficult part of your college experience?  Have you ever spoken to a group of people? How large?

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 What led you to choose your major field of study?  Why did you decide to attend UCSB?  What courses did you enjoy most and why?  What rewards are most important to you in your career and why?  What major accomplishments would you most like to achieve in your life and why?  Were you financially responsible for any portion of your college education?  Who are your role models?

Employer Knowledge

 Why did you choose to interview with our company?  How much do you know about our company, our product, our service?  What do you look for in an employer?  Why do you want to work for our organization?

Diversity Matters- Mock Interviews

For students who have strong concerns about their interviewing skills, we offer mock interviews. Students who may be best served by participation in mock interviews include students whose first language is not English, international students, students with disabilities, students who have had little exposure to professional careers (first generation), and students who have had little or no interviewing experience. For more information, go to our Diversity Matters section on page 125.

Sample Interview Answers

“Tell me a little about yourself...”

“What are your strengths?”

Answer

What Makes the Good Answer Better?

It gives the interviewer a wide GOOD: “I became interested in business after working in my parents’ grocery store. I decided to attend UCSB because of the well- range of options for pursurounded curriculum, and I took an internship in my junior year ing additional information. where I worked with a pharmaceutical firm in the sales department. ” The interviewer can relax and listen and not have to feel like she has to pull every bit of BAD: “I am a student at UCSB and am graduating in June.” information out of you. GOOD: “There are two strengths I’d like to mention. First, I am patient. Last summer I was a camp counselor for a group of 24 children between the ages of 8 and 12. It took great patience to keep them productive, entertained and playing together cooperatively. And second, I have good communication skills. Through Toastmasters I have learned the art of public speaking and have given oral reports in classes that have received the highest grade in the class.”

It proves you have those strengths by giving examples of how each strength has been used. It gives concrete, specific, information: “24 children,” “best grade in the class.”

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BAD: “My strengths are my patience and communication skills.”

“What are your weaknesses?”

BAD: “I’m a perfectionist.”

“What are your longterm goals?”

“What can you bring to our company?”

GOOD: “I sometimes have problems managing my time. Last quarter I found myself working long hours the week before finals to get all my schoolwork done by the due dates. I didn’t want to experience another week like that, so I took a time management class early this quarter. I have used what I learned to stay on top of my assignments better, and have even turned one assignment in early!”

GOOD: “My immediate goal is to graduate and secure a job in human resources. I understand that it will takes anywhere between 3 and 12 months to be fully trained for the first position. After my supervisor and I feel I have mastered the basics of my position, I would be in a better position to decide whether I’d be better suited to a management job or one that enables me to develop increased technical expertise.”

The “perfectionist” answer is over-used. Everyone claims to be a perfectionist. The “good” answer describes a legitimate weakness, and then goes on to show that when faced with a weakness, your approach is to work on it.

BAD: “I haven’t really thought about it.”

While the bottom line is the same—“I don’t know”— it shows that you have given the matter some thought. It gives the interviewer a chance to see how you approach problems and what your values might be.

GOOD: “I think most students graduating from a UC bring a love of learning and a demonstrated ability to succeed at what they do. I share those qualities. But what differentiates me from other students is my leadership experience. I served as manager of our intercollegiate softball team. I was responsible for scheduling facilities, maintaining inventory, motivating the other players and ensuring everyone got adequate practice. I hope the combination of leadership experience and academic proficiency puts me at the top of your list of candidates.”

It puts the competition in a good light. If you say good things about the other candidates, you will seem more generous and confident. Putting your competition down weakens your chances.

BAD: “I’m very enthusiastic.”

Closing The Interview Interviewers usually end the interview by asking, “Do you have any questions for me?” The correct response is always “Yes!” Use the list below to formulate your own questions for this part of the interview. Generally take no more than five minutes. Then close with the following:  Ask about the employer’s time line for making a decision and if it is okay for you to call and check in. Reiterate your interest in the position.  Tell the interviewer, “If you have any additional questions or would like any additional information, please feel free to contact me.”  Smile.  Write a thank-you letter or email within 24 hours restating your interest in the job and your appreciation for his/her time.

Questions to Ask Employers

 Tell me about your training program. (Too general—shows you didn’t do your homework.)  At what salary level would I be if I progress to Step 3 in my second year with the company? (Shows your concern is money as opposed to responsibility.)  Could you explain your fringe benefits package? (Boring question—ask about specific aspects.)  I noticed that last year your dividends dropped two points—was that due to your plants closing in Virginia? (Too technical. A better question: “Could you discuss the problems related to the plant closure in Virginia?”) Source: Northwestern Endicott Report by V.R. Lindquist, by permission of Northwestern University Placement Center, Evanston, Illinois.

ALUMNI ADVICE Remember to be yourself! Other applicants may have a résumé just as strong as yours, but a friendly face and pleasant personality can make you the most desirable candidate to work with. —Nick Morgan

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 What are some typical career paths of employees in your organization? What is a realistic time frame for advancement along these paths?  What are typical first-year assignments?  Please describe the training and/or professional development opportunities offered by the company.  What are the company’s strengths and weaknesses?  Is it company policy to promote from within?  What characteristics best describe a successful person at your company?  Why do you enjoy working for the company?  How are trainees evaluated?  What kinds of communication channels are there between the trainees and the supervisors?  What distinguishes people who are promoted from those who are not?  What are some of the products or services that you may be cutting back in the future?  How would you describe the company’s organizational culture and management style?  What are the company’s plans for future growth?  What is the departmental structure where I would work?

Examples of Poor Questions

"Leave them with a handshake they'll remember in a good way." -Palmer

Interview Dress

N E M O W Shopping List for Women: Suit (skirt and/or pants with coordinating jacket) or a dress with a coordinating jacket Second pair of pants or skirt that will coordinate with jacket 4 blouses or sweaters Good shoes, flats or with a heel no higher than 2 inches

Hair: Style your hair so it’s

not falling into your face.

Make-up and Jewelry:

Avoid bright colors and excessive amounts. Light shades of lip coloring and nail polish are recommended. Jewelry should be small and conservative. Only one ring per hand and one earring per ear, small studs preferred.

Blouse:

Wear a neutral color such as white or beige; avoid bright colors and large prints. Do NOT wear a lowcut or see-through blouse.

Suit: A business dress, worn with a jacket,

or tailored pantsuit is acceptable. Make sure the skirt length is just at knee length, either right above or right below the knee.

Color:

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Choose conservative colors such as black, navy, gray, camel or brown in a flattering cut.

LOCAL RESOURCES Nordstrom Macy’s Alpha Thrift Stores in Goleta and SB (go often!) For women, try consignment stores such as Renaissance in Santa Barbara Kim’s Tailoring at ZipKleen on the Mesa

Fabric: Choose a light wool or rayon fabric with some weight, in a solid color or subtle pinstripes Shoes and Hosiery: Do not wear open toe or extremely high heels. Shoe color should coordinate and remain in neutral, such as navy, black or taupe. Wear hosiery in a color similar to your skin tone.

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and owner of Wardrobe Wisdom in Santa Barbara, CA. Her contribution to the content on these pages make them invaluable to job seekers.

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DOs and DON'Ts For Men and Women

ake the time to make sure you have a good, neat haircut and short, clean nails. For men, facial hair should also be well-trimmed and tidy looking.

Have a dress rehearsal 2 days before your interview

Make sure your suit is tailored to fit you (take it to a tailor 2 weeks before your interview) Ask for help when you are shopping for your outfit. Let the salesperson know you are looking for a timeless interviewing suit and tell them your budget.

Interview Dress Jacket: The sleeves should taper, gradually

ending just over the wrist so the shirt cuff extends about 1/2 inch beyond the jacket sleeve.

MEN

Tie:

Your tie should be darker than your shirt and should not extend below the belt. Wear 100% silk (or similar looking) in solid colors or small patterns.

Shirt: The button down

collar offers a more casual look than the more formal business style of a point collar. Choose a good fit, neatly pressed. Best colors include white or pale blue. Always wear an undershirt.

Shopping List for Men: One suit (jacket and pants) Second pair of pants in coordinating color 4 shirts 3 ties Good shoes (loafers or oxfords)

Suit:

belt

A suit is always first choice, but if unavailable, a navy jacket or blazer with black or navy buttons and gray or beige pants are acceptable.

Pants:

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The pant leg bottom in the front should touch the front of the shoe and angle towards the back of the shoe to fall just above the heel. Pant cuff or no cuff is a personal choice.

Color:

Choose dark colors, such as navy or gray. Black is often considered formal). Suit should be solid color or subtle pinstripes.

Fabric:

Choose a light wool or rayon fabric with some weight, in a solid color or subtle pinstripes

Shoes:

Best choice is a conservative style with laces. Best shoe colors are black, brown, or burgundy and should match your belt. Wear with a new shine and dark socks over the calf.

Dress to Impress Iron your shirt and check your outfit for stains or tears before you put it on. Do not get your haircut minutes before your interview. This will result in tiny hairs all over your neck and suit jacket. Do not wear cologne or perfume

MORE INTERVIEW TIPS Always wear a watch to an interview Carry some breath mints Iron your clothes Get a good night sleep beforehand Do not show up to your interview with distracting piercings (i.e. nose rings, eyebrow piercings, HUGE ear holes) Do not arrive in an ill-fitting, wrinkled, stained, or torn shirt or suit.

Negotiating The Offer Some Negotiable Items A signing bonus An annual performance bonus Bonus program based on performance goals The right to freelance Cost of moving Company-paid pension plan Extra vacation time Annual physical examination Child care/parental leave Personal time Education Stock options A reserved parking space Deferred compensation A company car Expense account Flexible work schedule Part-time/job sharing Retirement plans Profit sharing Paid trips Source: Unlimited Options by Maestas, 2014.

Once offered a job, you have the opportunity to discuss terms of employment. Negotiations are uncomfortable, sometimes risky and often unsatisfying as we are trained from an early age to value win/lose situations. We tend to approach negotiations with a winner-take-all attitude that is counterproductive to the spirit of negotiation. Negotiating with your potential employer can make your job one that best meets both your needs and those of your employer.

Follow these tips for a successful negotiation:

 Make your initial request in writing. Meet later to work out the differences. Be assertive even if you don’t feel that way. You have been chosen from a pool of applicants, so you are not as vulnerable as you think.  Don’t rush. Encourage the employer to think about it for a day or two before the two of you reach a conclusion.  Remember: It is a process—not an event! Negotiations are usually a series of volleys and lobs, trade-offs and compromises that occur over a period of time.  Get it in writing. Once you have reached a conclusion that suits you both, present in writing your understanding of the agreement. Address any questions immediately.  Compromise. If the employer chooses not to grant any of your requests, you still have the option of accepting the original offer provided you have maintained a positive, productive and friendly atmosphere during your exchanges.

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Phone Interview Tips

This increasingly popular interview format presents one of the great challenges in business communication. If you follow a few tips, you can get to the next step, a face-to-face interview. Confirm All Aspects of the Phone Interview Before the call, confirm all arrangements such as the date, time, and who you will be talking to. Prepare for the Phone Interview Research the job and the company so you are prepared to discuss the organization and your role. Practice interviewing so you have an idea of what you’ll say in response to likely interview questions. Practice Regular Interview Formalities Use the person’s title during the conversation (Mr. or Mrs. and their last name.). Only use a first name if they ask you to. Otherwise, stick with the formal title. Choose a Smart Interview Space Use a quiet, comfortable, and private space. Turn call waiting off on your phone and use a land line, not a cell phone, whenever possible. You don’t want to have to worry about static or dropped calls. Evict all roommates, turn off any device that might beep or ring, put an “on-the-air” sign on your door. Have your résumé in clear view. Have a pad and pen ready for note-taking. Be Cognizant of Your Phone Communication During the interview, sound as professional as if you were meeting the interviewer face to face. Don’t smoke, chew gum, eat or drink while you’re on the phone. Smile. Smiling will project a positive image to the listener and will change the tone of your voice. Speak slowly and enunciate clearly. Don’t speak in run on sentences that will not allow the interviewer to interject or ask more questions. Thank the interviewer and ask what the next step in the process will be. Remember to send a thank you note after every interview, regardless of how it is conducted.

Source: Allison Doyle’s Phone Interview Tips: http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/phoneinterview.htm

Handling Job/Internship Offers -Student Guidelines

Do not hoard offers. If you are interested in a particular offer, let the employer know immediately. Notify organizations on your decision regarding their offers in the agreed-upon timeframe. If you need more time, you may contact the organization for a possible extension. However, it will be the employer’s decision whether to grant that request for more time.

UCSB Career Services supports both employers and students in the hiring process. We assist employers in maximizing their recruiting results and we assist our students in making informed career decisions. In order to project the utmost professional image to employers and to successfully participate in recruiting activities, we strongly urge UCSB students abide by the following guidelines: At all times in the recruitment process, represent yourself and UCSB in an appropriate and professional manner.

Accept an offer only after careful consideration. Ask an employer for more time if you need. Only accept an offer if you are 100% sure! After accepting an offer, withdraw from the interview process with other companies. If you are holding pending offers, you are expected to immediately notify these organizations of your final decision. Do not renege after accepting an offer, except in cases of extreme personal emergency. 99 Accepting a job offer, either verbally or in writing, is an agreement to work for an employer.

Additional Job Offer Information that you should know:

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Recognize that not all offers are negotiable, even in a competitive market. Be realistic about your expectations and conduct appropriate research before approaching an employer. Rejecting an offer after having previously accepted - for any reason - is a serious recruiting violation and is subject to significant repercussions such as losing your On-Campus Interview program and GauchoLink privileges (each circumstance will be evaluated on a case by case basis). After such unprofessional behavior, you may also ruin your chance to work for certain companies permanently and you may also affect future Gauchos if the company chooses not to recruit at UCSB due to your actions. We also want to make sure that you are aware of the following information to ensure that you are not feeling pressured or unprepared when making a sound career decision:

Make sure that you have the conditions of your

employment/internship offer clearly defined in writing (job duties, salary, bonuses, benefits, starting date, work location, etc.). If a formal offer letter does not follow a verbal offer, follow up with the employer immediately and request this document.

Understand the implications of “exploding

offers.” Exploding offers are offers with “short fuse” deadlines. Employers may attempt to pressure you into accepting their offer immediately, thereby lessening the opportunity for competing offers.

Examples include:

99 An employer requires candidates to accept

offers within a very short time (24-48 hours);

99 An employer extends offer to candidates that

exceed the number of openings available, and tells candidates that they will be hired on a first-come, first-serve basis; 99 An employer gives signing bonuses only to candidates who accept offers immediately; We ask that employers who recruit with UCSB give all students a minimum of 2 weeks in which to make their decision. Similar to these guidelines we also ask that employers abide by the specific guideline outlined here. http://career.sa.ucsb.edu/employers/ hiring-ucsb-students/job-offer-policies.

If at any time in the recruitment process, you have questions, are unsure how to proceed, or are experiencing undue pressure to make an employment decision, please make an appointment with a career counselor at Career Services ASAP! We are here to help you navigate this process, make the best decisions, and act in a professional manner.

Graduate And Professional Schools Considering furthering your education after your time at UCSB? Whether you decide to go on to pursue academics or to obtain a professional degree, graduate school requires a huge commitment in terms of money and time. This chapter gives you an overview on deciding factors for attending graduate school and how to go about applying. Take our quiz on the following page to see if graduate school is right for you. Learn about the various types of graduate schools and degrees available. Find out about the application process and how to

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Is Graduate School for Me? Types of Graduate and Professional Schools Building Qualifications How Do I Pick a Grad School? Grad School Exams Application Process 3 Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Grad School Interviewing Choosing Among Offers

Is Graduate School For Me? Is graduate school for you? Here’s a quiz! Of the four statements listed below, choose the one that best describes why you’re considering graduate school. Circle all that apply:

1. I am pursuing a career that requires an advanced degree. 2. I need to know more about my subject of study. 3. I need to buy a few years while I figure out my career. 4. I want to earn more money.

If you chose. . . #1 You are preparing for a career that requires advanced education: college professor, psychologist, marine biologist, lawyer, researcher, doctor, sociologist… These are examples of careers that require an advanced degree as an entrance requirement. If you are considering such a profession, then graduate school is the right path for you.

You have a passion for a subject that is compelling you to learn more. Whatever your passion might be, your undergraduate education has only whet your appetite and you simply need to learn more. If you need to pursue your passion for education, then graduate school is the right path for you.

Graduate school may be a poor choice for you. Graduate school is an expensive and time consuming endeavor. Rather than paying thousands of dollars per year for the privilege of being confused, why not get a job and have someone pay you? You can still go to graduate school later if it turns out you need or want to, and you will be a much better student once you know why you’re there.

You’re probably barking up the wrong tree. Companies pay employees not by how much education they have, but by the work they do. While it’s true some jobs that require an advanced degree pay more than some that do not (see #1), jobs that do not require advanced degrees generally do not pay employees more for having them.

There are two general types of graduate schools: the academic and professional. Academic programs correspond with the areas of study you would find at a university like UCSB. Students who are passionate about the topical area may pursue a graduate program in their area of interest to gain more in-depth knowledge.

Here are degrees usually conferred to students who finish academic graduate programs: • M.A. (Master of Arts) or M.S. (Master of Science) in a specific discipline. • Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) extends two to four years beyond the master's level, and requires an original research project called the dissertation. This option is required to be a professor with future options for consulting and research.

Professional programs, on the other hand, focus on developing the skills, competencies, and credentials for a specific professional career. For example, a student who graduates with a Doctor of Medicine degree uses his or her knowledge of the physiological sciences to help improve the physical condition of patients who are struggling with a disease. Read on for a chart of some popular programs.

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Types Of Graduate And Professional Schools

Visit the Career Resource Room for print materials that provide extensive information about graduate and professional programs, requirements for entry, and career paths.

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Master of Business Administration [MBA] Social Business Non-Profit Management Strategic Leadership

Master of Education [MEd] Teacher Credentialing

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology [MA] Healthy Aging Latino Mental Health

Doctor of Clinical Psychology [PsyD]

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Brief Descriptions of a few Programs Degree

Description Prepares students to become business administrators. Usually takes two years, real-world experience usually expected. GMAT required for most schools.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Prepares students for careers in public administration, industry, and government.

Master of Public Administration

Prepares students for social work: clinical track with direct client communication or community practice track focuses on organization and politics. To conduct therapy: licensing exam is required to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Degree for visual, plastic, literary, and/or performing arts. Usually takes two or three years. Common fields: theatre, creative writing, visual arts, and filmmaking.

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Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Most students usually posess another advanced degree (i.e. law). Deals with five core public health areas: health services administration, management, biostatistics, epidemiology, behavioral sciences/health education, and occupational and environmental health sciences.

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Held by physicians and surgeons. MD and DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) necessary to study full scope of medicine. MCAT required to apply for MD program.

Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD)

Usually takes three years. Not necessarily a prerequisite for LL.M. (Master of Laws) or a J.S.D. (Doctor of Juridicial Science). LSAT required to apply for JD program.

The time it takes to complete a program varies depending on specific schools and those programs

Graduate School Time Line (varies by program) Fall

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JUNIOR YEAR

Winter

zz Investigate test preparation resources for the required exam.

zz Apply for summer internships.

Spring

zz Begin research on graduate or professional school programs. zz Email for application and financial aid information materials. zz Follow-up on summer internship applications.

Summer

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Preparation courses if needed. zz Sign up for admissions exams (e.g., GRE, MCAT, GMAT) at the start of summer to take exam by the end of summer.

Building Qualifications Admittance to a graduate or professional program is a competitive process. The best and brightest from universities across the nation are applying for few, coveted positions in each program. Taking only classes during your undergraduate studies may not be enough for most graduate programs, even with stellar grades. Here are areas in which you can build qualifications to be competitive.

Relevant Experiences

Like applying for a job, graduate schools place weight on applicants with previous experiences. Some graduate schools, like many MBA programs, may not take your application seriously without relevant experiences in your career field. Your record of previous experiences is used as an indicator of your ability to handle the requirements of the graduate program. Use GauchoLink to find opportunities that are relevant to your field.

Research

There is a wealth of research opportunities at UCSB given its reputation as a top research institution. Research experience is particularly important for admittance to academic type programs, which aim at training future researchers. Find a research position through the Undergraduate Research and Creative Arts office. There are also summer research internships available on other university campuses. The deadlines for summer internships usually occur in early February. For leadership, explore the list of over 250 student organizations that are available on campus, and take on leadership positions within the organizations that fit your career interests. If you are proficient in a particular academic field, you can apply to be a tutor at the Campus Learning Assistance Services. Another teaching opportunity is to serve as a discussion section facilitator for INT 20, a university success course that is designed for incoming fresh-

More Summer

zz Finalize your list of selected schools.

zz Prepare your Statement of Purpose and an updated résumé.

Community Service

Many graduate schools want to see your commitment to serving the community. This pertains especially to fields that involve social or health services, E x p e rt A d v i c e such as teaching, counUndergraduate Research seling, and social work. and Creative Arts (URCA) UCSB has an outstanding Community Affairs The URCA office helps connect Board (CAB) that offers students with faculty who are one-time and on-going conducting research. Access URCA volunteer events. You services by going to their website can participate in blood www.ltsc.ucsb.edu/urca. drives, non-profit fundraising, homeless feeding, On the front page of their website, environmental clean-up click on the FRAP (Faculty Research and much more. The CAB Assistance Program) link to find a office has a database of directory of faculty who are looking community volunteer opfor research assistance. URCA also portunities targeting variprovides several scholarships and ous career areas ranging awards for student researchers. from advertising, business, and law to counseling, tutoring, and community education.

Professional Affiliation

Typically, there are professional organizations, both locally and nationally, associated with each of the major career fields. The benefits for joining a professional organization include, subscriptions to the organization’s newsletter, opportunities to attend conferences, and networking opportunities with established professionals in the field. Find a list of professional organizations that fit your major by going to the Careers by Major section of the Career Services website: http://career.ucsb.edu/students/career_planning/ CareersByMajor.html.

SENIOR YEAR

Fall & Winter

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Leadership and Teaching

man. Finally, if you choose to take some time off before applying, join the wonderful staff of Teach for America, a program that hires recent college graduates to teach students.

Spring

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deadlines and requirements for everyone with your decision. the schools selected. zz Create a back up plan zz Request faculty and employer depending upon letters of recommendations. competitiveness of programs zz Finalize applications by selected. December or January.

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Why You Should Consider Becoming a Teacher... Teaching is by far one of the most rewarding and important professions of our time.

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...And Then Apply to UCSB’s Teacher Education Program Attend a Program Acclaimed for •

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Practice aimed at narrowing the achievement gap. 1 of 29 top programs in the nation approved for recipients of the Woodrow • Wilson-RBF for Aspiring Teachers of Color Fellowship.

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Being a model program for California. Named as one of “California’s assets” in the governor’s State Educator Excellence Task Force report Building an international focus with student exchanges, research collaborations, and graduate job opportunities.

The Program UCSB’s Teacher Education Program offers a rigorous, one-year, post-graduate M.Ed.+Credential program (an academic year with 2 summers). It is one of the highest quality programs in the nation, with state-of-the art practice grounded in partner schools, a focus on teaching to reach ALL learners, and teacher educators with established records of success.

☑ Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (for elementary school teachers) ☑ Single Subject Teaching Credential (for junior high or high school teachers) in: English; Math; Social Science; World Language (French, German, Latin, and Spanish); Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics)

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Credentials Offered

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How Do I Pick A Grad School? One of the hardest parts of Graduate School is the initial search. How do you find out which graduate school is the best match for your career goals? Different programs all have different reputations and different emphases. One school’s English program, for example, may be famous for Medieval Literature. This won’t do you any good if your passion is contemporary fiction! Here are a few tips to guide your graduate school search.

Find Your Passion

Consider this approach...is there any article you’ve read which made you say “wow”? What is the most influential and cool article you’ve read about your subject of choice? Have you ever attended a speaker here at UCSB and been blown away? Look up the author or speaker and find out which university that person works for. That’s the first step towards picking out a grad school. Graduate school relies heavily on faculty, and if there’s a faculty member you admire why not go to that person? Not only that, but you’ll impress grad schools when, during an interview, you relate this life-changing article to them.

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Unfortunately, unlike undergrad schools, gathering information on the reputation of grad schools can be difficult. Contact graduate advisors, alumni, current students, and people in the field to try and get a feel for the school. If a Geography program is known for its Human Geography, but you

rather have a program that specializes in Physical Geography you better find that out. Look online and do as many searches as you can, look up faculty, alumni, etc. Check the accredidation status of the program you are applying to. Be sure to visit in person, too, to have live interviews and see the resources the program has. These steps will not only ensure you’re making a well-researched choice, but will make for a great “Statement of Purpose.” Naming past research done by faculty, naming prestigious faculty members, and being aware of the program will impress the reader of your statement.

Remember

You’re not an undergraduate any more. You need to be passionate about your research. Being a good student, or having a statement of purpose full of trials and tribulations are not enough to make an impression. You need to convince the school that you will help them. At this point you’re supposed to contribute your own research to help the field. Convince them you can do that. Graduate school exams are various and frequently changing. Next is a rough guide of essential information for the examinations, all of which are a far cry from the SAT in high school. All of the following tests can be voided before walking out of the testing site, meaning that if you’re not comfortable with your score you can cancel it on the spot.

Every Fall we bring about 100 grad schools to the Arbor Mall on campus for Graduate & Professional School Day.

Graduate School Exams Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

• Offered 22 times per year at 19 different testing dates. • Divided into four sections: Physical Sciences, Verbal Reasoning, Writing Sample, Biological Sciences. • Cost: $270 • Go to www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm for more details. • Offered four times per year, and can be taken at the UCSB campus. • Divided into five sections: Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning, Unscored Section, and Writing Sample. • Cost: $165 • Go to www.lsac.org for more details.

• Offered numerous times per year, by appointment, and select computer testing centers. • Divided into 4 areas: Analytical Writing, Verbal, Quantitative, and Experimental (either verbal or quantitative). • Cost: $185 • Go to www.ets.org for more information

• Offered by appointment at select testing centers. • Divided into three sections: Analytical Writing, Quantitative, and Verbal. • Cost: $250 • Go to www.mba.com for more information.

Surf the web...

GRADUATE SCHOOL WEBSITES

Peterson’s Online Graduate Services www.petersons.com Welcome to the most comprehensive and heavily traveled education resource on the Internet.

University Directory 101 http://u101.com U101 has rounded up links to almost 4000 college and university web sites in the United States and Canada. The links usually go to the school’s home page. From there you can find information on admissions, courses, degree programs, online education and more. College Source Online www.collegesource.org Contains over 10,700 complete college catalogs including 2-year, 4-year, graduate, and professional schools. An amazing resource. It only works using a computer on the UCSB campus.

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GradSchools.com www.gradschools.com A leading online resource for graduate school information with over 58,000 programs listed. Contains a unique and comprehensive directory categorized by curriculum and subdivided by geography. Users select their desired curriculum for information about those particular graduate programs.

Test Preparation Services Prepare adequately for your graduate admissions exams. Often decisions regarding admission and financial support are based on the quality of your graduate test scores. Test preparation classes are available for a fee through the following services:

• Princeton Review: www.princetonreview.com • Kaplan: www.kaplan.com

• Testmasters: www.testmasters.net

Bookstores carry a number of study guides and DVDs that focus on test preparation. Most public libraries will have copies of the study guides in their Reserved Book or Test Preparation section.

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Application Process Each graduate program has different requirements, or they weigh each criterion differently. However, most graduate schools will evaluate your application on the following four factors:

Undergraduate GPA

The most competitive schools have high expectations for your GPA and will want it to be substantially over a 3.0. However, some state schools, private schools, and smaller schools are more flexible.

Graduate Admissions Test Scores

Take the exam approximately a year prior to when you wish to attend graduate school. Sign up for each test several months in advance. Career Services has registration booklets for each exam. The UCSB Bookstore carries test prep study books as well. Though costly, some students enroll in commercial test preparation courses.

Letters of Recommendation

Often students are afraid to ask professors for letters of recommendation. Remember, it is part of their job. Most schools ask for three letters of recommendation and at least two of them should be from faculty.

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Statement of Purpose

This is the personal side of your application. It can vary in length, depending on the school, and should highlight your related academic, research, work, and extracurricular experience. Both CLAS and Career Services offer many resources to help you with your statement.

Organizational Checklist Search program information and/or applications one year in advance.

Begin researching financial aid one year in advance.

Take the admission tests one year in advance.

Study each program’s application, noting deadlines.

Order transcripts two months before the deadline.

Contact your letter writers

approximately two months before the application deadline.

Proofread everything you have written.

Record the dates of submission of transcripts, test scores, and recommendations for each application.

Note the name, address and phone number of the admissions officer or the contact person for each program.

Keep a correspondence file of your letter recommendation writers.

Check each program to ensure your letters have been received.

Top 6 degrees in demand (doctorate level)

Major Top 3 degrees in demand (master’s level)

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% of Total Respondents Who Plan to Hire

Engineering

75.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

44.6%

Sciences

41.7%

Business

73.4%

Business

32.3%

Engineering

64.0%

Humanities & Social Sciences

13.8%

Computer & Information Sciences

48.2%

Education

Source: 2014 Job Outlook Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers.

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Source: 2014 Job Outlook Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers.

The Gaucho Within A recent campaign by our Career Peer Advisors emphasized bringing your personal strengths as Gauchos to networking, communications, interviews, etc... Your individuality combined with what you bring from your Gaucho experience is often a winning combination. Employers often cite aspects of UCSB students that make them very desirable candidates for hire. They comment about how well Gauchos adapt to their new working environment, how socially proficient they are, how

quickly they make contacts and friends, and how entrepreneurial they are. E x p e rt A d v i c e For students, bringing an example or two that highlights good performance as a team member, how you helped in a community setting, or how you worked within your campus organization is conversation that might reach deeper than you'd think into the unstated requirements of a particular company/organization.

Letters of Recommendation Ask recommenders to individualize their letters, highlighting and tailoring your unique interests to prospective graduate programs. However, keep in mind that individualized letters consumes much time and energy. Be judicial of who you ask and how many letters to request. If you have a dedicated letter writer, perhaps you can request individualized letter for your top schools.

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E x p e rt A d v i c e

Strategies for Approaching Faculty for Letters of Recommendation Attend office hours and ask about professors’ willingness to write a letter. Give faculty plenty of lead time in order to meet your schools’ deadlines. Provide them with the following information: 1. A rough draft of your statement of purpose 2. A résumé 3. Undergraduate writing sample 4. Unofficial transcript 5. List of graduate program addresses and deadline dates Thank and let the recommenders know the outcome of your applications.

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3 P’s of Grad School Interviews Preparation

Know Yourself Review application materials (statement of purpose, work experience, research, work/volunteer experience.) •• Be ready to explain why you are interested in this career path and what you hope to contribute. •• What personal strengths, skills, and abilities do you bring to the profession? •• Share your enthusiasm for joining this profession and what you can to contribute. Know Your Field Research major authors/researchers/personalities in the field. •• Who are the key individuals and their accomplishments that inspired you to pursue this career? •• What are some of the hottest topics and trends in your field of interest? •• Make a link between your academic preparation, interests, research and work experience with the target field/specialty. Know the University/Program Research student to faculty ratio, learning environment, theoretical orientation, etc. •• Research the university/program thoroughly with an eye on seeing how you fit into the environment and culture. •• Articulate why you want to attend this specific program. •• Who are the faculty in this specialization and how do you see yourself learning from and working with these individuals? Know the STAR method (See page 86) Use the Situation Task Action Results mnemonic to help develop and deliver your answers to interview questions. Why do you want to be a therapist? My interest began while interning at the Family Crisis Center where I received 60 hours of extensive training to effectively manage a wide range of situations. Averaging 15 hours per week for the last two years, my competence and skill in meaningfully helping those in crisis increasingly grew. This wonderfully rewarding experience has heightened and solidified my interest in the field of clinical counseling.

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Develop a brief list of questions for you to ask the interviewer(s).

Practice, Practice, Practice Presentation – Day of the Interview • • • • •

Be professional and enthusiastic. Be punctual and well dressed. Be prepared for all types of questions. Prepare beforehand and practice your responses to questions. Conclude strongly by asking meaningful questions and summarizing your positive points. Follow-up with a thank you letter within 24 hours after your interview.

These are general tips for preparing for your grad school interview. Please note that there are variations by field and program and we recommend checking with faculty in your discipline. For additional help please see a Career Counselor.

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Choosing Among Offers Once the applications are in the mail, the wait begins for decision letters from the schools you have applied to. The best of all worlds would be acceptance to all schools that you have applied to! The hard part is deciding among the offers presented to you by the various schools. • • • •

What exactly is each program offering you? Is there a commitment of financial support from the program? To what degree is each school willing to fund your graduate study and for how long? Is your goal to get an advanced degree from any of the schools you applied to or to get your graduate degree from a specific institution regardless of the cost? • If there is no financial support offered by the school, what are your plans for funding your education? • Is the school located where you are willing to live for two or more years? • What is the cost of living in the areas where your schools are located?

Diversity Matters- Ethnic Minorities

In a nation whose population of youths is far more diverse than its population of adults, each new year brings a slightly larger share of minority teenagers into the pool of potential college freshmen. In addition, the first year of the recession was a time when young Hispanics, in particular, were completing high school at record rates. According to Census Bureau surveys, the Hispanic high school completion rate reached an all-time high in October 2008 at 70%. This was up 2.5 percentage points over October 2007 — a larger increase than for any other racial or ethnic group.* See our Diversity Matters section on page 125 for a list of resources that help minorities pursue graduate school. * Pew Research Center

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Graduate Students Career Services is proud to offer a variety of services for graduate students. We recognize that, as graduate students, your career needs both intersect and diverge from those of undergraduates. Therefore, all of our resources, handouts, counseling services, and workshops are available for you. In addition, our Career Resource Room houses a collection of career-related books that address the specific concerns of graduate students. We also offer quarterly workshops focused on the specialized needs of graduate students.

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Graduate Student Services Job Search in Academia Job Search Outside of Academia Curriculum Vitae Samples: Curriculum Vitae & RĂŠsumĂŠs Graduate Student Q & A

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Graduate Student Services Being a graduate student doesn’t exempt you from the process of career development. In fact, graduate students often provide career counselors with some of the more interesting and challenging issues. We expect that graduate students will find most of the information in this manual helpful, including:

Workshops

On-Campus Interviews

We have a dedicated section of our library with books for graduate students, including information about careers both within and outside of academia.

If you are seeking employment outside of the academy, consider our On-Campus Interviews. About two-thirds of these employers are interested in interviewing Ph.D and Master’s students.

Job Fairs

Fall through Spring quarters, we offer at least one job fair each quarter. Take advantage of these opportunities to talk to recruiters in person.

Individual Appointments

You can make an appointment with a career counselor by requesting an appointment at our front desk.

Visit our website for the current list of workshops. While we offer quarterly workshops specific to graduate student topics, you may be interested in our general workshops, such as the Careers in… series.

Career Resource Room

Résumé/CV Advice - Drop-in

For résumé and/or vitae critique by a career counselor, bring it to the Career Resource Room between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drop-ins are limited to 10 minutes. In addition, we offer two hours each week for drop-in advising with graduate students. Call us at (805)893-4412 for hours.

exclusively for graduate students: yy yy yy yy yy

Versatile PhD: Designed for graduate students contemplating options outside of academia. Career Leader: A specialized career assessment for graduate students seeking non-academic careers. Drop-in Hours for Graduate Students (call for current hours) Workshops each quarter of interest to graduate students, such as “Writing a CV/Résumé” and “Interviewing Skills for Graduate Students.” For more info on services and job search for graduate students, please visit our website.

Job Search In Academia

When looking for an academic position, consider what kind of position you want, such as your specialization, type and size of institution, and geographic area. Ask yourself, “When will I be prepared to begin a full-time position?” If you accept a position prior to completing your degree, consider how this might affect your tenure clock.

Academic360.com is a meta-collection of

The hiring season for tenure-track positions typically heats up in early fall, so that’s prime time to look for positions for the upcoming academic year. Check scholarly journals and newsletters from your discipline.

non-academic positions, including post-docs and temporary positions.

Resources To Find Job Postings The Chronicle of Higher Education is an excellent source. chronicle.com/jobs

academic360.com

Phds.org offers a wide variety of academic and jobs.phds.org/

Recommended reading for Academic Job Search:

The Academic Job Search Handbook, by Heiberger et al., 2001.

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Be active at conferences, with your academic department, and with individual faculty members in your department. They all can be rich sources of leads and referrals, as can colleagues you have met through research projects and conferences.

Internet resources that have been gathered for the academic job hunter. It includes links to thousands of faculty, staff, and administrative announcements and is not restricted to teaching positions.

Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt, by Hume, 2010. On The Market; Strategies For A Successful Academic Job Search, by Banes, 2007

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Job Search Outside Of Academia Just as with academic positions, be sure to consider what you want when looking for a job. Is there a particular industry or market that you want to be involved in? Are you more interested in the public sector or private sector? What geographic preferences or requirements do you have? Outside of academia, jobs aren’t necessarily posted publicly. Therefore, one of the most successful approaches to finding and landing jobs is through networking with family, friends, and trusted colleagues. Go out of your way to meet new people in your field at conferences, and then keep those contacts warm. Of course, there are also job postings you can check. Here are some of our favorites: •• American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research – Interested in research positions in economic and public policy? Search AEI’s current vacancies at www.aei.org. Post-doctoral fellowships are also available. • How about working for the government? Public Service Employees Network offers a comprehensive site at www.pse-net.com complete with vacancy listings, civil service test information, interview strategies and tips for getting a government job. Both free and fee-based information is included. • Try www.newscientistjobs.com for a database of current scientific, technological and academic vacancies, searchable by regions of US/Canada, UK/Europe and Australia.

Recommended Reading for Job Search Outside of Academia:

For graduate students who are seeking work outside of academia, this online assessment can provide you with the tools and vocabulary to describe your background in non-academic language. It is 100% online, and can review your individual results as soon as your assessments are complete. The fee is $25. Please come to the Career Resource Room at Career Services and ask to fill out at BARC charge card for Career Leader. Career Leader matches your interests, abilities, and motivators with 30 different careers: • Accounting • Advertising account management • Commercial banking • Entrepreneurship • Finance in a corporate setting • Financial planning/brokerage • General management • Human resources management • Information systems management • Institutional securities sales • Investment banking • Investment management • Management consulting • Managers in science/engineering • Marketing management • New product development

• What Else Can You Do With a PhD?, by Secrist et al., 2001 (E29).

• Non-profit management

• So What Are You Going to Do With That, by Basalla et al., 2001 (E28).

• Production and operations management

• Outside the Ivory Tower, Newhouse, 1993 (E111).

• Real estate development

• Private equity investing • Public relations/communications

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• Real estate finance

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• Research and development management • Retail management • Sales and sales management

The Versatile PhD website demystifies non-academic career paths and helps you prepare for many possibilities. UCSB grad students have access to the Premium content of the website by logging in at http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/versatile-phd/

• Securities trading • Strategic planning/business development • Supply chain management • Training/organizational development • Venture capital

Curriculum Vitae A curriculum vitae (CV) is the typical document to submit for an academic position. The exception is for a community college position where they tend to prefer résumés. Most jobs in academia, government, or research will require that you send your CV. It is also often requested when applying for a fellowship or grant (outside of those areas, a résumé is the more typical document).

Constructing a CV that really highlights your selling points is a process that involves numerous drafts and reviews. Start early to craft a CV that includes all of your experiences, and then copy and paste from that in order to create a targeted CV. Leave yourself plenty of time to get feedback and incorporate your desired changes.

Writing a Curriculum Vitae

CV Categories

The curriculum vitae is often the first point of contact between you and your future colleagues, and bears the weight of making your first impression with them. In addition to being used for applying for work in education or in research/ scientific institutions, your CV may be used for networking at conferences and symposia. The CV is most widely used to provide the reader with summary of your academic accomplishments: disciplines studied, degrees earned (or in progress), and areas of expertise in teaching and research. For the CV to be successful in doing this, it must first attract the interest of the reader – to entice him or her to take a closer look at you and your other application materials. When it does this, you have a greater chance of receiving an invitation for an interview.

(Above information adapted with permission from UC Berkeley Career Center.)

Typical categories you might consider include: Contact Information Education Dissertation Professional Experience Research Experience Teaching and Research Interests Publications Presentations Professional Affiliations References

Please see the samples on the following pages for additional information on how to organize your CV

Other possible categories include: Professional Training Languages Awards Fieldwork Postdoctoral Work Other Professional Experience Certification or Licensures University/Department

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The format of an academic CV is fairly standard; however, there are variations across a résumé is different from disciplines, so we recommend a curriculum vitae (CV) that you consult members of your department about any special RÉSUMÉ: CV: categories or specific organization A brief advertisement intended to A comprehensive summary of of the document for your field. In evoke interest and action qualifications and work experience terms of length of the document, for most ABDs (All-butUsed to apply for work in industry & Used to apply for work in education or research/scientific institutions dissertation) and recent Ph.D.s, 3-5 the private sector pages is typical, and you can expect A marketing piece presenting A more detailed document about an your CV to grow longer as you gain information relevant to the position applicant’s past more experience. You can anticipate sought that you will need more than one Lengthy, between 3 and 10 pages. CV, so that you can emphasize Typical length for a recent Master’s your various skills and experience or Doctoral graduate would typically Brief, one to two pages based on different requirements be 3 -5 pages. For someone with extensive professional experience, it (e.g., teaching versus research). The could run as long as 7-10 pages copy and paste function of a word processing program makes this Job objective optional – and process fairly easy, but it is still time Begins with job objective somewhat atypical consuming to get it the way you Focused & specific Inclusive & comprehensive want it.

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Humanities

(Academic Curriculum Vitaé)

Catalina Vasquez Curriculum Vitae 25 April 20xx Department of Religious Studies 4001 HSSB University of California Santa Barbara CA 93106-9670 Dept. Phone (805) 893-4505 Dept. Fax (805) 893-7671 cvasquez@umail.edu

842 Hunter Way, Apt. D Goleta CA 93117 Phone (805) 555-1234 cvasquez@gmail.com

EDUCATION In progress PhD, Religious Studies, with an emphasis in Ancient Mediterranean Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, expected 20xx 20xx MTS, Ancient Christianity, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 20xx BA, Religious Studies, with High Honors, University of California, Santa Barbara CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 20xx “Ritual and Architecture in Flavian Rome: The Shaping of Imperial Image.” UCSB Productive Geographies Interdisciplinary Humanities Center Graduate Conference, 29 April 20xx 20xx “Presence and Absence: Flavian Propaganda and the Destruction of the Jewish Temple.” Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, 23 November 20xx 20xx “The Flavian Triumph and the Arch of Titus: The Jewish God in Rome.” UCSB Ancient Borderlands International Graduate Student Conference: Beyond Borders: Ancient Societies and their Conceptual Frontiers, 16 April 20xx 20xx “The Res Gestae Divi Augusti as Monument,” Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, 17 November 20xx

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20xx Graduate Research Mentorship Program Fellowship, Graduate Division, University of California, Santa Barbara 20xx Travel/Research, Grant UC Multi-Campus Research Group in Late Antiquity, University of California 20xx Travel/Research Grant, Dept. of Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara 20xx Graduate Division Conference Grant, Graduate Division, University of California, (joint award) 20xx Graduate Division Conference Grant, Graduate Division, University of California, (joint award) 20xx Travel/Research Grant, Dept. of Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara 20xx Humanities & Social Sciences Research, Grant Graduate Division, University of California, Santa Barbara 20xx Travel/Research Grant, UC Multi-Campus Research Group in Late Antiquity, University of California 20xx Rowny Fellowship, Dept. of Religious Studies, University of California 20xx

Harvard Divinity School Tuition Grant, Harvard University

Curriculum Vitae

Catalina Vasquez

Humanities CV (continued)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Teaching Associate, University of California, Santa Barbara (Instructor of record) 20xx-20xx New Testament & Early Christianity 20xx-20xx New Testament & Early Christianity Teaching Assistant, University of California, Santa Barbara 20xx-20xx Academic Writing, Writing Program (Primary instructor) 20xx-20xx Academic Writing, Writing Program (Primary instructor) 20xx -20xx Lead Teaching Assistant, Department of Religious Studies Ancient-Medieval Art & Architecture 20xx-20xx Religion & Western Civilization, Ancient 20xx-20xx Religion & Western Civilization, Ancient 20xx-20xx Religion & Western Civilization, Modern Gods and Goddesses of India Religion & Western Civilization, Ancient Private Tutoring 20xx Undergraduate academic writing skills RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 20xx-present 20xx-present 20xx 20xx 20xx 20xx-present 20xx-present 20xx-20xx 20xx-20xx 20xx

Research Assistant to Christine M. Thomas Member, Ancient Borderlands Multi-Campus Research Group, University of California Excavation at Metropolis, Turkey, Dokuz Eyl端l University Team Excavation at Metropolis, Turkey, Dokuz Eyl端l University Team Research Assistant to Mayfair Yang Member, Ancient Borderland Research Focus Group, University of California, Santa Barbara Interdisciplinary Archaeology Research Focus Group, University of California, Santa Barbara Research Assistant to Christine M. Thomas Research Assistant to Ellen B. Aitken Excavation at Tel Dor, Israel, University of California, Berkeley Team

SERVICE 20xx-present 20xx-20xx 20xx-20xx 20xx-20xx

Curriculum Vitae

Catalina Vasquez

Graduate Students

On Campus Representative, Student Advisory Group, Society of Biblical Literature Secretary, Committee for the Ancient Borderlands International Graduate Student Conference, University of California Secretary, Committee for the Ancient Borderlands International Graduate Student Conference, University of California Recruitment Coordinator, Department of Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Humanities CV (continued)

LANGUAGES Classical Greek, advanced reading ability Biblical Hebrew, advanced reading ability Latin, intermediate reading ability Coptic, intermediate reading ability Aramaic, intermediate reading ability French, advanced reading ability, elementary speaking ability German, beginning reading ability PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

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20xx-present 20xx-present 20xx-present

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American Academy of Religion Society for Ancient Mediterranean Religions Society of Biblical Literature

Curriculum Vitae

Catalina Vasquez

Doctoral RÉsumÉ (Matching CV follows)

LILIANA SANTIAGO

Résumés do not include a student’s academic department as part of the contact information.

1234 Constellation Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93106 (805) 555-1234 lsantiago@umail.edu

Position as astrophysicist.

OBJECTIVE

EDUCATION Ph.D, Astrophysics University of California, Santa Barbara Expected date of completion: June 20xx Dissertation: Precision Timing of Millisecond Pulsars

For this position, a Ph.D is preferred, not required. Therefore, it leads the education section (as opposed to leading with the institution name).

Include undergrad degree if it denotes foundational knowledge relevant to the position and/or demonstrates experience living in a specific geographic region relevant to the target job.

M.A., Astronomy, 20xx University of California, Santa Barbara M.S., Physics, 20xx University of California, Davis

EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, University of California, Santa Barbara 20xx - Present • Co-commissioned both the Arecibo Pulsar Processor and the Arecibo Caltech Swift Pulsar Instrument. (Both are now public access machines at the Arecibo Observatory.) • Characterized limit of pulsar timeability. • Simulated gravitational stripping of globular clusters. • Analyzed HST images of lensed galaxies. Research Assistant, Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico • Developed drift scan search of new pulsars.

Summer 20xx

Research Assistant, University of California, Davis • Tracked structure and phase transition of 6,5-annulene isomer of C61H2.

20xx – 20xx

Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Physics, Pomona College • Identiﬁed and tracked superﬂuid states in neutron stars.

Summer 20xx

American Physical Society

AFFILIATIONS

Women Interested in the Study of Physics (WISP) University of California, Davis PUBLICATIONS

Note use of bullet points, each of which begins with an action verb. Bullet points are not typical on CVs.

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Available upon request.

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Scientific Research (Academic Curriculum Vitaé)

Liliana Santiago Curriculum Vitae Astronomy Department University of California Santa Barbara, CA 93106 (805) 555-1234 lsantiago@umail.edu

If you can reasonably estimate the date you’ll finish your degree, include a statement like: “Expected date of graduation, June 2008.”

EDUCATION Doctoral Student, Astrophysics, 20xx - present University of California, Santa Barbara Dissertation: Precision Timing of Millisecond Pulsars Advisor: Prof. Laurel Anderson M.A., Astronomy, 20xx University of California, Santa Barbara M.S., Physics, 20xx University of California, Davis Thesis: Structure and phase transition of the 6,5-annulene isomer of C61H2 Published in Physical Review B (see publications below)

Include undergraduate degree if (a) it denotes foundational knowledge relevant to the target job, and/or (b) it demonstrates that you have experience living in a specific geographic area relevant to the target job.

B.A., Physics, with honors, 20xx Pomona College, Pomona, California Thesis: Superfluid States in Neutron Stars Advisor: Prof. Robert Lawrence

Sequence your categories so that they appear in descending importance to the desired criteria of the target job.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, University of California, Santa Barbara 20xx - Present Work primarily with Laurel Anderson with whom I commissioned both the Arecibo Pulsar Processor (APP) and the Arecibo Caltech Swift Pulsar Instrument (ACSPIN), both of which are now public access machines at the Arecibo Observatory. My work was in characterizing the limit of pulsar timeability. Also worked with Matthew Atwell, simulating gravitational stripping of globular clusters and with David Garrett, analyzing HST images of lensed galaxies. Research Assistant, Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico Drift scan search of new pulsars Advisor: Andrew Thomas

Summer 20xx

Research Assistant, University of California, Davis Structure and phase transition Advisor: Nathaniel Emmett

20xx – 20xx

Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Physics, Pomona College Superfluid States in Neutron Stars Advisor: Robert Lawrence

Summer 20xx

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant, Astronomy Department, University of California, Santa Barbara 20xx-present Taught introductory courses in Astronomy and Physics. Teaching Assistant, Physics Department, University of California, Davis Taught upper division Physics courses.

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Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award, University of California, Santa Barbara (20xx) Chairman’s Teaching Award, Department of Physics, University of California, Davis (20xx) L. Santiago, p. 1 of 2

20xx-20xx

Within each category, present your experience with the most recent first, and then next most recent, and so on.

Scientific Research (Continued)

PUBLICATIONS [10] `Using Pulsars to Detect Massive Black Hole Binaries via Gravitational Radiation: Sagittarius A* and Nearby Galaxies,” Santiago, L., Anderson, L.J., (2008) ApJ accepted. (astroph 0107470). [9] `` PSR J1740+1000: A Young Pulsar Well Out Of The Galactic Plane,” McLaughlin, M.A., Arzoumanian, Z., Cordes, J.M., Anderson, L.J., Santiago, L., Lorimer, D.R., Zepka, A.F. (2008) Ap.J. in press. Astro-ph 0106371. (astroph 0106371). [8] `` X-Rays from the Nearby Solitary Millisecond Pulsar PSR J0030+0451 - The Final ROSAT Observation,” Becker, W., Trumper, J., Santiago, L., & Anderson, L.J., (2007) ApJ 545: 1015. [7]``Timing Calibration of the USA Experiment,” P.H. Ray, K.S. Wood, R.M. Bandyopadhyay, G. Fritz, P. Hertz, M. P. Kowalski, M.N. Lovellette, M. T. Wolff, D. Yentis, E. Bloom, W. Focke, B. Giebels, G. Godfrey, K.T. Reilly, P. Saz Parkinson, G. Shabad, J. Scargle, L. Anderson, L. Santiago, USA Experiment Science Working Group, AAS Meeting, January 2007. [6]``New Pulsars from Arecibo Drift Scan Search,” Santiago, L., “Pulsar Astronomy - 2000 and Beyond”, Santiago, L., ASP Conf. Ser. 202: IAU Colloq. 177 (astroph 9911222). [5]``Magnetospheric Geometry in Pulsar B1929+10 from Radio/X-ray Phase,” Santiago, L., Anderson, L.J. C., Halpern, J. P., Wang, F. Y. -H. AAS Meeting, 192, 68.01, 2006. [4]``RXTE Absolute Timing Results for the Pulsars B1821-24 and B1509-58,” A.H. Rots, K.Jahoda, D. J. Macomb, N. Kawai, Y. Saito, V.M. Kaspi, A.G. Lyne, R. N. Manchester, L.J. Anderson, and L. Santiago, D. Marsden, and R. E. Rothschild (2006) Ap.J., 501, 749. [3] `` New Pulsars from an Arecibo Drift Scan Search,” Santiago, L., Zepka, A., Thomas, A., McLaughlin, M., Cordes. J. C., Arzoumanian, Z., Xilouris, K., (2005) ApJ 545: 1007. (astroph 0008054). [2]``Structure and phase transition of the 6,5-annulene isomer of C61H2,’’ L. Santiago, N.A. Emmett, G. B. M.Vaughan, P. W. Stephens, D. Liu, D. Li, A. L. Smith, A. R. McGhie, R. M. Strongin, L. Brard, A. B. Smith III (2003) Phys. Rev. B. 49:18, 12572. [1]``X-ray Powder Diffraction Structure of triclinic C60Br24(Br2)2,’’ R. E. Dinnebier, P. W. Stephens, J. Carter, L. Santiago, N. A. Emmett, A. R. McGhie, L. Brard, A. B. Smith III (2003) Journal of Applied Crystallography 28:3, 327.

OUTREACH NanoDay @ UCD Nano/Bio Interface Center (NBIC), University of California, Davis (20xx-20xx) Designed and presented a booth about Lab research techniques High School Math and Science tutor Pomona, CA area (20xx-20xx)

AFFILIATIONS Be sure that your name appears on every page of your CV! A header or footer is a good way to accomplish this.

American Physical Society Women Interested in the Study of Physics (WISP) University of California, Davis

REFERENCES Available upon request

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Counseling Psychology (Curriculum Vitaé)

When creating your CV, continually ask yourself what experiences you want to highlight for each position you apply for. Your answers will help you to organize each version of your CV so that your most relevant experience appears before your other qualifications.

Andre B. Siabueno CURRICULUM VITAE 123 San Miguelito Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93116 (805) 555-1455 asiabueno@ed.ucsb.edu

EDUCATION Present June 20xx June 20xx

Ph.D. Candidate; Counseling Psychology: University of California, Santa Barbara, CA M.A. Counseling Psychology; University of California, Santa Barbara, CA B.A. Psychology; Sociology Minor: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

HONORS AND AWARDS 20xx 20xx

California Association of School Psychologists: Research Award, Los Angeles, CA Graduate Division Special Travel Award, Santa Barbara, CA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION Student Affiliate – American Psychological Association Student Affiliate – Division 17 of APA: Society of Counseling Psychology Student Affiliate – Asian American Psychological Association COUNSELING/ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE Advanced Practicum Student, UCSB Counseling and Career Services, Santa Barbara, CA. (Sept. 20xxpresent). Duties: provide psychotherapy and assessment, group therapy co-facilitator, case assignment consultation and referrals. Received weekly individual and group supervision, didactic training. Supervisors: Holly Bradbury, Ph.D. and Jeana Dressel, Ph.D. 15 hours weekly. Clinic Coordinator, Ray E. Hosford Counseling Clinic, Santa Barbara, CA. (June 20xx-June 20xx). Duties: management and supervision of internal and external clinic operations, coordination of clinic supervisors, clinic case management, public relations and outreach, conducted clinic meetings, and trainee consultation. Supervisor: Susan Neufeldt, Ph.D. 10 hours weekly. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

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Graduate Student Researcher, University of California, Santa Barbara, (Sept. 20xx-present). Duties: Assist in the development and validation of a measure of Differential Status Identity. Preparation of written reports/presentations, database management. Supervisor: Michael Brown Ph.D., 3 hrs weekly

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Graduate Student Researcher, University of California, Santa Barbara, (April 20xx-present). Duties: Assist in the development and validation of a measure of counselor knowledge working with LGB clients. Assist in research coordination, design, preparation of written reports and presentations. Supervisor: Tania Israel, Ph.D., 2 hours weekly

Make your CV as inclusive as possible in order to give search committees a complete picture of what you have to offer.

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Andre B. Siabueno Curriculum Vitae (pg 2 of 2) TEACHING EXPERIENCE Teaching Associate/Lecturer, Department of Asian American Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara. (April 20xx-June 20xx). Develop and implement a seminar course involving career development theories, processes, and issues of Asian Americans. Responsible for all lectures, experiential exercises, and course evaluation. Supervisor: Diane Fujino, Ph.D. 20 hours weekly. Practicum Supervisor / Teaching Assistant, Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara. (Jan.-June 20xx). Duties: provided weekly individual/group supervision and didactic training to students in a counseling practicum course. Supervisor: Susan Neufeldt, Ph.D. 10 hours weekly. Teaching Assistant, Department of Asian American Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara. (AprilJune 20xx). Duties: Prepared and conducted lesson plans for four weekly discussion sections (75 students) for a course in Asian American personality and identity. Lectured on Asian American career choice research. Evaluated assignments and attended lectures/staff meetings weekly. Supervisor: Bryan Kim, Ph.D. 20 hours weekly. SELECTED PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Brown, M., D’Agruma, H., Brown, A., Siabuena, A.B., Yamini-Benjamin, Y., Porter, S., & Ruiz de Esparza, C. Differential Status Identity-Construct, Measurement, Initial Validation. Manuscript submitted. Israel, T., Guttierez, V., D’Agruma, H., Min, S., Siabueno, A.B., Fisher, E., Burnes, T.,& Burke, M. Development and validation of a measure of counselors’ knowledge regarding LGB issues. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development. In press. D’Agruma, H., Israel, T., Fisher, E., Guttierez, V., Min, S., Siabueno, A.B., & Burnes, T. (2003, August). Relationship between counselor training and knowledge of LGB issues. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada. Siabueno, A.B. (2003, May). Factors influencing the career choice of 2nd generation Korean American undergraduates. Presentation at Professional Development Seminar for UCSB Counseling and Career Services. Siabueno, A.B., Benoit, J., Saxton, J.D., O’Brien, K.M., Jimerson, S.R. (2003, March). The Relationship between Acculturation and Antisocial Behavior for Mexican-American Adolescents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists, Los Angeles, CA. SELECTED SERVICE Elected Member. 20xx-20xx CCSP Admissions Committee, Santa Barbara, CA. Member. 20xx-20xx Filipino Student Association, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA. Elected Student Representative. 20xx-20xx Student Representative for CCSP Program, Santa Barbara, CA.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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Elected Student Representative. 20xx-20xx CCSP Student Representative for Division 17, American Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA.

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MBA

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Social Business Non-Profit Management Strategic Leadership

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Diversity Matters

The cultural landscape of the American workforce has become much more diversified as people begin to associate themselves with a multitude of identities including ethnic and linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and gender. This diversity is changing the world of work for the better because it offers multiple perspectives and solutions for issues within the workforce. This chapter is designed to explain the rights of all workers, provide information regarding on-campus resources for minorities, and prepare you for situations in which you may need to address (or utilize) your own diverse background.

Know Your Rights

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created by the government to eliminate discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, national origin, and disabilities. eeoc.gov/ Affirmative Action takes a proactive approach to “leveling the playing field” by

emphasizing the hiring of individuals who are underrepresented in a particular field.

The EEOC also protects individuals from sexual harassment, which includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. This includes a lack of reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of a disabled employee. www.ada.gov/.

Diversity And Your Résumé Many employers appreciate diversity and believe that employing people with different backgrounds and interests will make a positive contribution to their organization. However, as you write your résumé, you should consider both your own level of comfort in revealing personal information and how open the work environment is. Involvement or affiliations with particular political organizations or religious groups can reveal more about your personal beliefs than you are comfortable with sharing. For example, if you identify as a mem-

Diversity

It is imperative for every employee to be aware of his or her rights. Discrimination in the workforce can take many forms: a hostile work environment, unequal hiring practices, or lower income and benefits. Fortunately, there are laws in place that ensure your protection against discrimination:

ber of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex (LGBTQI) community, be aware of both your privacy and how your identification as a LGBTQI person may be perceived in a more conservative work environment. That being said, in this global economy, some employers will appreciate students’ diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and language skills. Try to leverage these qualities when applicable.

Diversity And Your Interview For students who have strong concerns about their interviewing skills, Career Services offers mock interviews. Students whose first language is not English, international students, students with disabilities, students who have had little exposure to professional careers (first generation), and

students with little to no interviewing experience may be best served by participation in mock interviews. Please visit Career Services for more information.

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Women Resource Professional Women’s Association CAMPUS RESOURCE! American Association of University Women CAMPUS RESOURCE!

Diversity

UCSB is a university affiliate member

Society of Women Engineers

National Association of Women Business Owners The Association for Women in Communications

Description This association spreads awareness among faculty, staff, and other campus constituencies of the contributions of women to the mission of UCSB. PWA also serves as a networking and communications channel among female employees at UCSB and provides a forum to influence decisions on campus and community issues that affect women at UCSB. AAUW’s campus leadership programs shape the lives of thousands of college women to be the next generation of leaders. Because UCSB is an affiliate member, students receive priority application preference for a variety of AAUW campus programs including the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, Campus Action Projects, the National Student Advisory Council and many others. Contact the Women’s Center for more information, wgse.sa.ucsb.edu. This national non-profit educational service organization serves as an information center for women in engineering and encourages them to attain high levels of educational and professional achievement. Founded in 1975, this association is the unified voice of America’s more than 10 million femaleowned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. This association is the ideal vehicle for women specialists from diverse communication fields. Their focus is on recognizing, educating, mentoring, and advancing women as a service to society, as well as providing career advancement and business development ideas.

Contact

pwa.ucsb.edu

aauw.org

societyofwomen engineers.swe.org

nawbo.org

womcom.org

Student With Disabilities Over 47 million Americans--almost one in every five--have a functional disability. The majority are under age 65 (source: www.healthypeople.gov). In 1999, the government passed the Ticket to Work Resource Disabled Students Program CAMPUS RESOURCE! Disabled Student Listserv

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and Work Incentives Improvement Act, which improved access to both employment training and placement services for people with disabilities (Source: www.ssa.gov/work).

Description The DSP staff works in an advisory capacity with a variety of campus departments to ensure that equal access is provided to all disabled students. This can serve as a way of getting information out to all student members about activities, lectures, events on campus and in the community, and a bridge to meet other members of the community with similar situations. contact DSP.

Contact dsp.sa.ucsb.edu

dsp.sa.ucsb.edu/ CampusResources/ StudentListserv.aspx

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex A 2007 Gallup poll shows that 89% of Americans believe that lesbian and gay employees should have equal rights in the workplace, and a 2007 Peter D. Hart Research Associates survey indicated that 58 percent of respondents believe workplace protections should also extend to transgender employees." Twenty-one states plus Washington, D.C. outlaw discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation. The states banning sexual orientation discrimination in employment are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,

Description The Resource Center offers a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,queer, genderqueer, intersex, and ally members of the UCSB community.

wgse.sa.ucsb.edu/ sgd/

Santa Barbara Gay & lesbian Business Association

A Business Association featuring monthly mixers, social events, yearly humanitarian awards benefiting LGBT students,and philanthropy for gay and lesbian community betterment.

www.glbasb.com

Human Rights Campaign: Workplace

Provides employee resources that address the unique challenges that LGBT employees might face, an in-depth report on the policies and practices of American corporations as they pertain the LGBT employees, and a discussion of benefits for domestic partners and same-sex spouses.

www.hrc.org/issues/ workplace

CAMPUS RESOURCE!

Out for Work

National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

Out for Work provides resources for career development that pertain specifically to LGBT students, including conferences. The NGLCC is a business advocate and direct link between LGBT business owners, corporations, and government. The NGLCC is committed to forming a broad-based coalition of LGBTowned and LGBT-friendly businesses, professionals, and major corporations. The NGLCC seeks to promote financial opportunities, economic growth, continued innovation, and equality for its members.

Contact

Diversity

Resource UCSB Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity

Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. Four states have laws prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination in public workplaces only: Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Montana. Sixteen states plus the District of Columbia outlaw employment discrimination based on gender identity or expression. Aside from state law, about a hundred cities in thirty three states have enacted civil rights legislation that includes sexual orientation.

outforwork.org/#2 outforwork.org/ resources/career_ center/library.asp

nglcc.org/fl

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LGBTQ- RÉsumÉs Gotta Shoutit 1234 Abrego Road gotta.shoutit@ucsb.edu Goleta, CA 93117

(805) 123-4567

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in human resources using my knowledge of human diversity, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) and Chicano issues.

EDUCATION

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B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara Major: Psychology Minor: LGBTQ Studies GPA: 3.5 Expected Graduation: June 20xx Relevant Courses: - Introduction to Applied Psychology

- Social Psychology

- Chicana Writers

- Sociology of LGBT Communities

EXPERIENCE Intern, LGBT Resource Center, UCSB Santa Barbara, CA 20xx - Present • Facilitated 20 bi-weekly discussions of 10-15 students regarding issues important to the queer community

• Co-coordinated programming for a regional conference with over 400 students in attendance, managing over 40 workshops and caucuses

• Worked with ethnically diverse LGBTQ students to advocate for increased representation and services within the university environment

• Organized campus phone banking to educate voters about Proposition 8 Chair, “Chicano/Latino Psycho-Soc”, UCSB Santa Barbara, CA 20xx - Present • Organized club meetings of up to 15 students • Mediated conflicts between group members • Arranged and presented culture-based workshop for high school students regarding careers in psychology Research Assistant, Applied Psychology Dept., UCSB Santa Barbara, CA 20xx - 20xx • Assisted with community-based participatory research project studying the local Santa Barbara LGBTQ community • Led outreach efforts to transgender community, manually entered information from physical surveys, helped to develop categories for qualitative research

SKILLS

Languages - Fluent in Spanish and English Computer -PC and Mac, Proficient in all Microsoft 20xx Applications References available upon request

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Thank you to Michael Rogers for providing these two résumés

LGBTQ- RÉsumÉs Nunya B. Izness 1234 Abrego Road Goleta, CA 93117

nunya.b.izness@ucsb.edu (805) 123-4567

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in human resources using my knowledge of business and human behavior.

EDUCATION

Expected Graduation: June 20xx Upper-Division GPA: 3.76

Relevant Courses: - Introduction to Applied Psychology - Business Writing

- Social Psychology - Business Communications

EXPERIENCE

Intern, Student Resource Center, UCSB Santa Barbara, CA 20xx - Present • Facilitated 20 bi-weekly discussions of 10-15 students regarding issues of diversity • Co-coordinated programming for a regional conference with over 400 students in attendance, managing over 40 workshops and caucuses • Worked with ethnically diverse students to advocate for increased representation and services within the university environment • Organized campus phone banking to educate voters about civic issues Chair, “Chicano/Latino Psycho-Soc”, UCSB Santa Barbara, CA 20xx - Present • Organized club meetings of up to 15 students • Mediated conflicts between group members • Arranged and presented culture-based workshop for high school students regarding careers in psychology

Diversity

B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara Major: Psychology Cumulative GPA: 3.5

Research Assistant, Applied Psychology Dept., UCSB Santa Barbara, CA 20xx - 20xx • Assisted with community-based participatory research project studying segments of the local Santa Barbara community • Led outreach efforts to targeted sub-populations, manually entered information from physical surveys, helped to develop categories for qualitative research

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Languages - Fluent in Spanish and English Computer -PC and Mac, Proficient in all Microsoft 20xx Applications References available upon request

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International Students International students and their dependents contribute nearly $13 billion to the U.S. economy each academic year and bring unique social, cultural, and academic perspectives to American campuses. At the present time, 548 undergraduate and 608 graduate students from 69 countries are studying here at UCSB. If you are an international student interested in building up your rĂŠsumĂŠ, you must be aware of the legal restrictions on your employment. In order to attain a paid job, you must deal directly with the Office of International Students and Scholars. OISS will assist you to apply for

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Resource UCSB Office of International Students and Scholars CAMPUS RESOURCE! International Students Association CAMPUS RESOURCE! English Proficiency and American Culture Workshop (held over the summer) CAMPUS RESOURCE!

GoingGlobal CAMPUS RESOURCE!

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the necessary work authorization required to work in the US legally. On-campus employment is employment engaged in at UCSB such as teaching or becoming a research assistant, working in the University Center, etc. Once a student has completed their academic program at UCSB, they can apply for practical training in their field of study. This will provide an extension of status for students who wish to gain employment experience in the US before returning to their home country. All work authorizations must be initiated at the Office of International Students and Scholars.

Description The Office assists students with immigration and personal concerns such as finances, housing, and adjustment. They make referrals, where appropriate, for other areas of concern such as academic and health matters. OISS also offers English conversation classes and activities for students.

Contact

oiss.ucsb.edu

This association promotes cultural understanding and interaction between international students and American students interested in world culture.

orgs.sa.ucsb.edu/isa

This one-month intensive workshop will help you develop English oral proficiency skills and acquaint you with American culture and society. Daily English classes are taught by ESL professionals, and an introduction to American Culture and Society is taught by a UCSB faculty member.

oiss.ucsb.edu/ Programs/ LanguageCulture.aspx

Going Global is our featured tool to assist in your job and internship search. Access Going Global through GauchoLink to utilize USA & Canada City Career guides that include job search resources such as online job boards, employment visa information, and resume/ CV tips. Going Global also includes H1B visa application listings organized by both USA state and metro areas so you can identify company and job leads based on 400,000plus U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H1B visa application records. Listings can be simultaneously searched by job title, occupation, employer, location and/or wage. http://career. sa.ucsb.edu/students/job-search/goinglobal

Employment Eligibility for International Students

J-1

J-1 & F-1 Visa Categories

The visa category is most commonly used by students who are studying at UCSB as Exchange Students or are government sponsored either by their home government or the US Government. This visa category allows students who are enrolled full time, to work on campus up to 50 percent time (20hrs a week or less) during the academic year, with authorization from the Office of International Students and Scholars. Students who have completed an undergraduate degree or pre-doctoral graduate degree are eligible for 18 months of Academic Training (in the course of study) or the period of full course of study in the J-1 status, whichever is less. Students in the post-doctoral level are eligible for 36 months of Academic Training (in the course of study). Students can apply for Academic Training at OISS but must have secured employment prior to applying for work permission.

F-1

The visa category is designated for all international students seeking a degree (Bachelors. Masters or Doctorate) in the US and are self-funded. Students on an F-1 visa status are permitted to work on-campus up to 50 percent of the time (20 hours/week or less) during the academic terms and full-time during the academic break periods including summer. Special authorization is not required to work on-campus as long as you are in valid F-1 student status and are pursuing a full course of study. Once you have completed your study program you are no longer eligible to be employed on-campus without special authorization -- i.e., practical training.

From 2007 to 2008 (the first year of the recession), the freshman enrollment of Hispanics at postsecondary institutions grew by 15%, of blacks by 8%, of Asians by 6% and of whites by 3%. Some of this minority enrollment surge is a simple Resource

Student Resource Building CAMPUS RESOURCE!

Educational Opportunity Program CAMPUS RESOURCE!

byproduct of demographic change. In a nation whose population of youths is far more diverse than its population of adults, each new year brings a slightly larger share of minority teenagers into the pool of potential college freshmen. * Pew Research

Description SRB provides a number of Resource Centers to support ethnic minorities, striving to promote and encourage dialogue among the diverse ethnic groups, provide a supportive environment for students, staff, faculty, and community members, and elevate the development of cultural identities and communities. The ethnic cultural centers (and there are others) include: • African Diasporic Cultural Resource Center • American Indian Resource Center • Asian Resource Center • Chican@/Latin@ Resource Center • Middle Eastern Student Resource Center

Contact

sa.ucsb.edu/ srb/

EOP celebrates diversity through its African American, American Indian, Asian American and Chicano/Latino cultural services and centers. Each cultural service and their affiliated student organizations design programs and events around each community’s cultural calender. Cultural programs encourage students to engage in activities that serve to enrich their academic experience and increase their awareness, understanding, and appreciation for their own culture and others. EOP also works closely with the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Office in the College of Letters and Science to assist students in finding opportunities for research.

sa.ucsb.edu/ eop/

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Veterans

Services For Veterans

Career Services is dedicated to assisting the career needs of our veterans and enlisted students. Veterans enter UCSB with a plethora of skills that employers and graduate schools seek such as leadership, discipline, dedication, management, multicultural awareness, and various technical skills. At Career we can help veteran students discover these skills and work towards future career goals. We encourage our veteran students to work with our career counselors to explore any career or personal issues that may impact their career.

Here is how we can help:

We offer assessments to help you discover your skills, interests and values We offer support in researching suitable career options and majors We can help you translate your military experience into civilian terms on a resume and cover letter and in an interview We can assist you in connecting with employers to find internships and employment We can help you prepare for graduate or professional school We can help to connect you with helpful services across campus

Here’s how to get started:

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Visit Career Services as soon as you arrive Register for an account on GauchoLink Meet with us in Drop-in counseling for answers to quick questions: Mondays-Fridays from 11am-4pm Make an individual appointment with a career counselor to discuss any career related questions Attend any of our quarterly workshops, career fairs, and check out our videos

“The US military is arguably the best-trained workforce in the world, and personnel who leave military service have skills that translate to virtually any career.”~Military.com

"Veterans are proven performers. They distinguished themselves in uniform and they distinguish themselves as employees. They will help all of us achieve our missions."

- Secretary Eric K. Shinseki

Additional resources: Career Services Veteran Resources career.sa.ucsb.edu/resources/ student-diversity/veterans

Veteran Resource Center www.sa.ucsb.edu/veterans/

UCSB Veteran Benefit Services registrar.sa.ucsb.edu/veteran.aspx

Being Good At Being New Starting Your New Job

Now you’ve been hired and you’re preparing for that first day in your new career. How different could it be from being a student? Very. In college you were paying to play – in a very real sense, you were the customer. On the job, the company is the one paying, not you. Your role has changed from service recipient to service provider. You would be wise to ponder how this fundamental role change frames this new stage of life.

So how can you start to accrue this kind of influence from day one? Tone down the star quality

It’s natural to want to impress your co-workers with all of your terrific ideas right away. Resist that impulse. Start by simply doing the job you’ve been assigned to do as well as you can. Ask questions. You’re new and it’s better to get it right the first time. Volunteer. Identify some small accomplishments that won’t ruffle anyone’s feathers – like fixing a small problem that everyone means to fix, but no one ever gets around to. With minor accomplishments under your belt, you’ll earn your office’s trust, and your ideas will be judged on their merits, not on who’s proposing them. It’s too soon to conquer. Don’t start by challenging the system. First, earn your place by fitting in. Observe how things “really get done.” This is likely to be quite different from what’s spelled out in the policy and training manuals. Absorb the folklore.

Initially, respect is more important than friendship. Be friendly, pleasant, polite, and smile often - but check your ebullience at the door. Get to know your co-workers and their interests. Ask questions. Listen, listen, listen. Refrain from clowning around or spouting off until you know the norms. Let your work speak for you. Use your lunch hours to get together with your current co-workers, although it may be tempting to meet up with old friends. Pay attention to the grapevine, but don’t contribute to it. You don’t want to gain a reputation as a gossip monger. Don’t complain. About your boss, your coworkers, your work – anything. Be positive. Meet as many people as you can, and explore lots of different opportunities and areas of interest. Constantly look for chances to build your experience.

Engage in the highest possible work ethic

Arrive early and don’t rush out the door at the end of the day. Volunteer for projects, but don’t neglect assigned work. Keep a positive attitude and an open mind. Your life has changed and it will take getting used to. Perform deliberate acts of kindness: Stay late one night to help a coworker on a deadline. Send a thank-you note to the person who gave you that Word tip. Everyone expects to be paid back. Repay kindnesses, lunches, and support for your ideas. Make sure you deliver on every commitment that you make. While this advice seems simple, you will find it challenging to follow. You’ll want to jump in and make close friends to stave off your feelings of insecurity. You’ll want to share all your brilliant ideas because they were so useful in getting you through school. Instead, remember that you’re in unknown territory, and trust that if you follow these rules, you’ll soon accrue the influence you need to be a strong contributor to your organization.

Life After Graduation

There are tomes written about starting a new job and understanding office politics. Why do I put those two concepts in the same sentence? Because being good at being new is the first step to successfully navigating office politics. Politics is the art of trying to accomplish things within organizations, to influence or empower outcomes. It’s not just managers who make things happen. People who are liked, who are experts, who are role models have an “informal” power to accomplish outcomes, which is at least as influential (many researchers say more influential) than the formal power assigned to managers. Even managers strengthen their ability to influence when they combine the power of their position with warmth and expertise.

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Grace Period

Life After Graduation

There is a three month “grace period” after the last quarter you paid fees where you can access Career Services for free! Thereafter, you can still access our services for a nominal charge. Join the Alumni Association for a nice discount. If you plan to reside outside the Santa Barbara area, but still in California, check in with the other UC Career Centers. Many will offer UCSB graduates alumni career services for a fee.

@ the Entry Level: On Survival, Success, and Your Calling as a Young Professional by Michael Bale helps you discover success, passion, and fulfillment in your work, with an emphasis on the corporate environment. Twentysomething: Surviving and Thriving in the Real World by Margaret Feinberg offers a spiritual perspective on finding your purpose.

Alumni Association

UCSB graduates in cities across the nation form a solid foundation for UCSB Alumni Association activities. Regional alumni programs serve as a meeting ground for UCSB alumni and friends, provide opportunities for alumni involvement, social interaction, networking and volunteer service and serve as a channel for communication between alumni and the UCSB. There are thirteen regional UCSB alumni programs located throughout the United States. The programs are coordinated by alumni volunteers with support from the UCSB Alumni Association. To receive more information on programs in your area,

Regional Alumni Programs Bay Area • Bakersfield • Rocky Mountain Los Angeles • National Capital New York • Orange County • Portland Sacramento • San Diego • Santa Barbara Silicon Valley • Ventura

Alumni Association - 1120 University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106-1120 Telephone: (805) 893-2288 Fax: (805)893-4918 Email: ucsbalum@ia.ucsb.edu www.ucsbalum.com/

phone the UCSB Alumni Association at (805) 893-4126 or email chapter.event@ia.ucsb.edu or contact the president of the program in your area. Membership in a regional program gives you the full benefits of being a member of the UCSB Alumni Association.

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