ACDC Career Resource Guide

FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER YOUR RESOURCE GUIDE AND WORKBOOK

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MAJOR & CAREER EXPLORATION

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JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH

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What Do You Want To Do? Skills and Experience Social Media Networking

RESUMES & COVER LETTERS

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Getting Started Job Description Writing Adding Study Abroad Resume Examples Cover Letters

INTERVIEWING

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The Four Ps Do’s and Don’ts The PAR Method Questions How to Dress Thank You Notes Detecting Job Scams Salary Research Negotiating Job Offers

EMPLOYER PARTNERS

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Getting Started Majors at UNO Exploration Resources Action Plan

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YEAR-BY-YEAR PLAN FIRST YEAR Take US 1010: College & Career Success Attend the Academic Majors Expo Take the MyPlan personal inventory assessments (unomaha.myplan.com) Explore interests, abilities and values Attend academic success and career development programs Get to know UNO resources Research majors, minors and careers Visit an advisor for career and academic information Get involved in clubs, organizations and service learning Develop a personal resume Keep grades up and attend all classes regularly Complete at least 30 credit hours per academic year in order to graduate in 4 years

THIRD YEAR Conduct informational interviews and/or job shadows Complete coursework that is related to your academic and career goals Talk to an advisor about graduate/professional school, if applicable Further develop your resume Attend on-campus Career & Internship Fairs Participate in mock interviews Attend academic success and career development programs Find major-related internships/employment Enroll in service learning courses to apply your studies Join professional associations Take on leadership roles in campus/community involvement Start to develop a professional network and identify potential mentors Keep grades up and attend all classes regularly

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SECOND YEAR Talk with an academic & career advisor about career and academic goals/decisions Officially declare a major if you have not done so Increase campus and community involvement Continue to develop personal resume Attend on-campus Career & Internship Fairs Find relevant part-time employment/internships Work on developing transferable skills Attend academic success and career development programs Identify 2-3 career options Consider studying abroad and other international opportunities Keep grades up and attend all classes regularly

FOURTH YEAR Complete a graduation check with your advisor Update personal resume Complete an internship Begin searching for jobs Gain relevant experience by volunteering Attend on-campus Career and Internship Fairs Take entrance exams and apply to grad schools, if applicable Attend academic success and career development programs Use professional network to assist with job search Interview on and off campus Keep grades up and attend all classes regularly Land a job or graduate school admission

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Major & Career Exploration GETTING STARTED

To make the most informed decisions regarding your college major and career, it is important to have a solid understanding of yourself first. This step-by-step process will help you take some time to reflect before rushing into a decision.

Step 1: Careers of the Past, Present and Future Write down any job, career field or industry that you have ever thought about working in, even if it seems out of reach or is something you’re not interested in now. Elaborate on why this was interesting to you at the time. Why do this? You never know what type of themes, interests or values may emerge that may help you explore.

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Teacher. I wanted to work with kids.

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Step 2: Ranking Values, Interests AND Skills In the column below rank your Values from 1 (most important) to 16 (least important). It may be helpful to identify the most important (#1) and least important (#16) values first, then rank the remaining values.

Be sure to use each number only once and try to avoid ties.

Repeat the ranking process for the Interests and Skills columns. If you wish, include other important values, interests and skills in the list, but be sure to increase the number of items you rank.

Values

Interests

Creativity Earning potential Further Education Independence Job Location Job Security Leadership Level of Prestige Organizational Culture Service to Others Travel Opportunities Vacation/Benefits Variety of Tasks Work Environment Work Schedule Work/Life Balance

Community Service Creative/Performing Arts Fashion Literature/Reading Maintaining Relationships Money/Investing/Finance Music Nature/Environment Organizing Planning Politics Salesmanship Science Sports Teaching Technology

Skills Athletic Communication Counseling Creativity/Artistic Design Interpersonal Mentoring Leadership Managerial Mechanical Organizational Problem Solving Research Scientific Technology Visionary

After completing Step 1 and Step 2, what are three themes and/or occupations that have started to emerge?

Example:

1. Helping others 2. Writing 3. Giving back to the community

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Step 3: Explore Majors at UNO Keeping in mind the themes that have started to emerge, what majors at UNO match up with your career interests, values, interests and skills? Check the majors that interest you.

College of Arts & Sciences Bioinformatics Biology Biotechnology Black Studies Chemistry Economics English Environmental Studies Foreign Language and Literature General Science Geography Geology History Interdisciplinary Studies International Studies Latino/Latin American Studies Mathematics Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Women's and Gender Studies College of Business Administration Business Administration Concentrations Accounting Banking Business Economics Business Finance Economics Human Resources Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Science and Portfolio Legal Studies Management Marketing Real Estate and Land Use Economics

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College of Communication, Fine Arts & Media Art History Broadcasting Creative Writing Journalism Music Education Music Performance Speech Communication Media Studies News Editorial Public Relations & Advertising

Studio Art

Two Dimensional Arts Three Dimensional Arts Graphic Design Studio Art with K-12 Certification Media Arts

Theatre College of Education Athletic Training Elementary Education Elementary Education, Special Education Library Science Physical Education Public Health Recreation & Leisure Studies Secondary Education Secondary Education, Special Education Speech-Language Pathology College of Information Science & Technology Management Information Systems Bioinformatics Computer Science Information Assurance IT Innovation College of Public Affairs & Community Service Aviation Criminology & Criminal Justice Emergency Management Social Work UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA

Engineering Pre-Agricultural Engineering* Pre-Biological Systems Engineering* Pre-Electrical Engineering* Pre-Mechanical Engineering* Architectural Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Construction Engineering Construction Management Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering

Architecture* Pre-Architecture Pre-Interior Design Pre-Landscape Architecture Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources* Pre-Agricultural Sciences Pre-Food Science & Technology Pre-Horticulture Pre-Natural Resources Pre-Turfgrass & Landscape Management

*UNL programs that begin on UNO’s campus. Students must complete these degrees at UNL

Out of all of your checked majors, list your top 5

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For more information on UNO majors, visit unomaha.edu/academics/majors-and-programs

Exploration Resources UNO Career Connect This is a great place to start your search or get more information about occupations, as employers who post positions are looking for UNO students. Visit our website at unomaha.com/acdc for more information.

MyPlan Visit unomaha.myplan.com to take free interests, skills, values, and personality assessments. Afterward, meet with ACDC staff to discuss how your results are related to a career or college major.

O*Net Online This is an online database with descriptions of occupations and matching personality descriptions. It also includes occupational outlook, training and education needed, plus earnings. Visit onetonline.org for more information.

Occupational Outlook handbook The Occupational Outlook Handbook’s site describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and the occupational outlook for hundreds of occupations. Visit bls.gov/ooh for more information.

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Step 4: Explore Majors, Occupations AND Resources Now that you have identified your values, interests and skills along with possible majors, it is time to connect what you know about yourself and your options.

• Understand the pros and cons of each choice • Majors: GPA requirements, prerequisite courses, application process, etc.

• Occupations: work descriptions, education/training, growth outlook, average salaries, employers, etc.

Following the example provided, list the options you are considering on the lines below. Review the resources below to learn more about each, and write the resources you will use on the lines below each option. Academic & Career Advisors can help you access these resources.

Major and/or Minor

Occupation

Resource

English

Copywriter

English Advisor

Exploration ACTIVITIES Experiencing an occupation or major firsthand is valuable to exploration.

Here are some resources that are available to you.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY

Internships, volunteer work, summer jobs and part-time employment are all examples of experiential learning.

UNO has multiple ways to get involved: Service Learning Academy, University Service Days and the Community Engagement Center.

These opportunities give you the work-related experience that employers seek and may lead to full time employment. It can also help you identify if that type of work is a good fit.

ATTEND ACDC EVENTS

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWING Talking to people who work in a career field you want to learn more about is a great way to explore career choices. It’s also a chance to expand your professional network.

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Our office has numerous exploration, career and academic events throughout the year. For more information visit unomaha.edu/acdc.

MAVSYNC An online community that connects students to organizations, departments, and events at UNO. mavsync.unomaha.edu

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Step 5: On and Off Campus Contacts Now that you have identified some resources to use to help you with your decision, identify some contacts who can help you with the process. These could be advisors, faculty members, campus organizations or potential internship sites.

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Position

Email and/or Phone

Jim Smith

English Advisor jsmith@unomaha.edu (402) 554-1234

Location/Department/Company UNO English Dept., ASH 192

These contacts may be good candidates for an informational interview. Here are a few tips: • Ask people in a career field of interest what they do • Find out how they got where they are • What kind of education and training do they have?

• What opportunities and experiences are recommended by employers in this field?

• Ask questions about the day-to-day functions of the job so you know what to anticipate • Remember to send a timely thank you note expressing appreciation for their time

Step 6: Take Action Making a final decision often comes through experience and hard work. An academic advisor can help you enroll in specific classes for your major. Or you might work with staff in ACDC to locate internships or part-time work to connect you with hands-on learning. Write a plan below to help you reach your final destination.

My Action Step

Deadline

Contact the English Advisor to learn more about careers in English and the major itself

End of semester Yes

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Job AND Internship Search GETTING STARTED Reality Check: Finding a job or internship takes time and energy. For most students, it takes three to six months to find an internship or full-time employment after graduation.

Steps to Success The job search is different for everyone. The steps outlined below are a general guide on how you can make your search successful.

Step 1: What do you want to do?

Brainstorm ideas below. Write down any and all ideas! What is your dream job? Where do you see yourself in five years? Need help? Check out pages 4 through 9 of this workbook or make an appointment at ACDC.

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Step 2: What skills or experience do you need?

It’s time to do some research. Every job requires different knowledge skills and abilities. When you start searching for a job/internship it is important to know what skills are desired.

For example, if you know you want to work as a graphic designer, do some research on open position descriptions for graphic designers. Is there a common theme to the descriptions? Do all of the positions expect you to have prior experience? Do all of the positions expect you to know how to use Adobe Photoshop? Make a list of the skills and experience needed to get the job you want.

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Do I have it? Plan of Action

Example: Adobe Creative Suite

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Take Graphic Design 1 course at UNO next semester

Example: Excel 2013

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Step 3: Prepare job search-related materials You’ve done your research and you know what employers want, so make sure your job search materials speak to your future employer’s wants/needs.

Do you have a resume/cover letter? Is it updated? Has it been reviewed?

Have you done a mock interview?

Have you contacted your references?

Step 4: Clean up your social media/Online brand 92% of employers indicate using social media to find new talent and 70% report not hiring someone based on something they saw online. Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn can be used to create your “personal brand,” network with employers and research companies.

It’s important to make sure your profile is recruiter-friendly. Opt for the highest privacy settings to restrict what’s viewable by the public. Remove any complaints about your job or boss, as well as distasteful comments and photos of yourself that could be construed as inappropriate.

Ask yourself these questions: What is my page saying about me? Does my profile present my best self?

Do my pages reflect my career interests and goals?

Step 5: create a LinkedIn Profile LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network. LinkedIn allows you to exchange knowledge, ideas and career opportunities with a broad network of professionals.

Your LinkedIn profile rises to the top of internet search results, letting you control the first impression people get when they “Google” you. With options to join relevant groups, search job opportunities and companies, and connect with professionals in your desired field, LinkedIn is a valuable networking and job search resource.

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Step 5: Continued Since LinkedIn shows your connections with listed organizations, you might find out that your aunt is connected to the hiring manager of your top choice company, or find a UNO alum with your dream job.

This is a great place to learn about exclusive job opportunities and to build your network. For more information on using LinkedIn, check out: university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students Take the time to complete your LinkedIn profile. Make sure to include the following Professional photo: This should be a photo of only you, with a plain background Headline: Don’t just say UNO student - tell people what you want to do in the future Summary of qualifications: Describe your top three to five skills and goals Experience: Complete job history including dates and brief list of accomplishments Education: Start with college and list your degree and major Organizations: Describe your involvement with school or community organizations Skills and expertise: Add at least five key skills, then your connections can endorse your talents Recommendations: Ask managers, professors or classmates to write you a short recommendation to give your profile extra credibility

Step 6: Develop a personalized game plan Where are you going to search for jobs?

When will you search? Who can help you with your job search?

How do you plan to follow-up?

ON-CAMPUS NETWORKING Get Involved with Organizations Joining groups and organizations is a great way to network with other students and professionals who share common interests or goals. Getting involved on campus or in the community allows you to learn more about specific career fields and develop relevant experience.

Career Fairs

Interviewing

Every semester, campus-wide career fairs are held.

Some colleges host major-specific career fairs as well. Students who attend fairs are able to meet prospective employers, gather information, build their network and search for internship or career opportunities. If you are interested in broadening your search, you may also consider attending career events hosted by organizations in specific regions.

A number of companies visit campus each year to interview and recruit UNO students and alumni.

On-campus interviews begin in September for the Fall semester and in February for the Spring semester. Interviewing on campus is an excellent way to market yourself. Generally, you must register on UNO Career Connect to interview with employers recruiting on UNO’s campus.

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Recruitment Recruiters from organizations and graduate programs often visit the campus to recruit UNO students.

They may host information tables in the Student Center or present their opportunities during scheduled information sessions. Visiting with recruiters at these events is a great way to learn more and expand your professional network without having to travel off campus. To find out about upcoming recruiter campus visits, check out the Events Calendar at unomaha.edu/acdc.

Understanding networking Your network includes anyone who can serve as a resource in your job search and subsequent career development. This can be current or former co-workers, professors, relatives, friends (or friends of friends!), UNO alumni, members of professional organizations, or professionals working in a field you’re interested in or for an organization that you would like to work for. Students often hesitate to network because they feel awkward asking for help. However, many people are passionate about the work they do and enjoy the opportunity to talk about their job and the organization they work for. You will likely feel nervous the first time you approach a potential contact, but networking is a skill that you can develop with practice and persistence. If your request for assistance or advice is declined, don’t give up – keep networking with others. Remember that networking isn’t about asking for a job; it’s about building relationships.

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Networking Pointers Benefits of Networking

Prepare for Networking

• Finding experienced mentors to guide you and offer support • Learning more about specific career fields and industry trends • Finding your first job or your next job

• Update or create your LinkedIn profile (pg. 11) • Update your resume and have others review it • Be prepared to talk about your unique skills, education and career goals • Generate a list of questions you are hoping to discuss with contacts

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RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS RESUMES Your resume is a personalized marketing tool that is unique to you. An effective resume will highlight your individual qualifications as they relate to the position you are applying for.

On average, an employer spends 15 to 30 seconds skimming a resume before deciding whether or not to interview the applicant. Your resume must be well-written and easy to read in order to quickly show an employer why they should pick up the phone and call you. Once you have created a first draft or updated your resume, seek feedback from others and schedule a resume review appointment with an advisor at the Academic & Career Development Center.

Tailoring Your Resume While it is tempting to develop a standard, “one-size-fits-all” resume, it is more effective to tailor your resume to each position you are applying for. To develop a resume that demonstrates your fit for a specific career, you need to consider the experience and abilities an employer is asking for. Refer to the job posting to identity keywords and skills that are important to highlight in your resume.

Headings Determine which section headings to include on your resume based on your unique set of experiences and skills. Adjust them to best highlight what you have to offer for each employer and position. Order them from most to least relevant to your career objective.

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Summary of Qualifications or Objective • Volunteer Experience Education • Involvement, Activities, Leadership Relevant Coursework • Honors and Awards Experience or Related Experience UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA

Additional Headings • Certifications or Licenses • Computer Skills • Conferences • Interests

• Languages • Memberships • Professional Activities • Publications/Presentations

• Recitals/Art Shows • Special Skills • Study Abroad or International Experience • Workshops/Seminars

Formatting and Layout

Describing Your Experience

In addition to being tailored and well-written, your resume should be visually pleasing and easy to read quickly. Follow these guidelines for effective formatting: • Avoid using resume templates that reduce your formatting control • Use a 10 to 12 point font • Margins should be at least ½ inch all around • Use reverse chronological order to list current and past jobs (i.e., start with your current or most recent position) • Describe experience in bulleted statements beginning with action verbs (see below) • Avoid using the word “I” • Use bold and italics (sparingly, however) to highlight key information and distinguish between sections • Save a copy of your resume as a PDF for online applications and email submissions

Often the most difficult part of writing a resume is describing what you have done at each job you’ve had. People sometimes sell themselves short by giving too brief, overly-simplified descriptions of their job duties. A student might say, “I don’t know what to write about this job – I just answered phones” when, in fact, there was much more responsibility involved.

Length When applying to businesses and nonprofit organizations, it is recommended that you keep your resume limited to one page. Multiple page resumes may be appropriate when applying to graduate school or other academically-oriented opportunities, or teaching positions.

Tips for Describing Your Experience • Incorporate keywords and phrases from the job description • Start bulleted statements with action verbs in present tense for current jobs and past tense for previous jobs • Highlight accomplishments, not just duties • Quantify results when possible/appropriate

Example Action Verbs Accomplished

Achieved

Adapted

Administered

Advised Analysed Arranged Awarded Budgeted Built

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Collaborated

Completed

Communicated

Computed

Conducted

Coordinated Created Demonstrated Designed Developed

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Documented

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If you find that your work history and other relevant experiences are filling too many pages, remember to choose quality over quantity and select only those activities and descriptions which clearly emphasize your fit for a particular position.

Evaluated

Examined

Facilitated

Formulated

Improved

Increased

Marketed

Measured

However, it is a good idea to keep a multi-page “master resume” with all of your experiences on it.

You can use this document to pick and choose which skills and experiences best fit each position you apply for.

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Prepared

Presented

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Guided Instructed

Interpreted

Learned Mentored

Managed Negotiated Planned Promoted

Provided Recommended Researched Reviewed Scheduled Served Supervised Supported Taught Tested

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Writing job descriptions The following exercise can help you craft detailed descriptions of your job duties that emphasize the important responsibilities you had.

1. Think about your day-to-day tasks.

2. Use the list of action verbs on page 15 and pick three to five that help demonstrate what you did.

3. For each verb you select, think of what, how, and why you performed that task in order to create a detailed description of the duty.

Example:

Provided What: Customer service How: Resolving problems, explaining services Why: To satisfy customers

Customer Service Representative, XYZ Bank, Omaha, NE Jan. 2010 – October 2013 Provided customer service through resolution of problems, explanation of bank services and policies, and knowledge of financial planning, resulting in greater customer satisfaction.

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ADDING STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE TO YOUR RESUME Have you spent time in a foreign country as a part of your education? Before incorporating your study abroad experience into your resume, brainstorm about what you learned while you were away. What were your most valuable experiences? The most significant thing you learned? How have you changed as a result of your time abroad?

You can incorporate study abroad experience into your educational experience, work history, skills, etc. You can even create an “International Experience” section on your resume, if your time and activities abroad were of significant length or involvement. Be sure to use words and phrases that emphasize your new skills and qualities.

KEYWORDS TO CONSIDER Adaptable to new environments: Adapted: Developed: Appreciative of diversity: Flexibility and Patience: Exchanged: Fostered: Cross-cultural communication: Intercultural competence: Problem-solving skills Self-reliant/Independent: Take initiative: Improved Travelled: Visited: Open-minded: Represented: Organized: Awareness of global issues: Translated: Lived: Foreign language proficiency: Immersed

RESUME EXAMPLE International Experience Study Abroad Experience, Universidad Antonio Ruiz de Montoya, Lima, Peru Summer 2014 • Improved conversational Spanish language skills while staying with local family • Completed public health service learning project working with indigenous communities in Cuzco Quipiscanchi area • Exhibited flexibility and problem-solving skills while adapting to a new culture 16

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REsume examples Notice that the resumes on the following pages do not look exactly alike, as each student highlights skills and achievements specific to themselves and the positions to which they are applying.

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First Year Student Maddie Matador 6001 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68182 402-888-1234 mmatador@unomaha.edu Objective: Seeking an internship in the nonprofit sector for Summer 2013 Education

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE B.A. with General Sociology Concentration, Anticipated Graduation: May 2016 Central High School, Omaha, NE High School Diploma, Graduation: May 2012

Relevant Experience

Student Worker College of Arts & Sciences, University of Nebraska at Omaha September 2011-Present • Support full-time staff in department with maintaining accurate filing system • Create and update Excel spreadsheet to track number of student appointments per week • Assist supervisor and three other staff members to ensure all requests are met in a timely manner • Direct callers to appropriate contacts quickly and efficiently, minimizing caller wait time • Update office’s Facebook page to share information and engage students Library Volunteer Omaha Public Library, Omaha, NE May 2010-August 2012 • Assisted library patrons in locating library materials • Answered general library questions in person and via phone • Cataloged incoming library materials both new and donated materials • Reorganized special collections • Helped initiate and plan bi-weekly Preschool Storytime

Honors and Awards

State Forensics Champion, 2012 Omaha Public Library, Volunteer of the Year, 2011 Central High School Honor Roll, 2010, 2011

Activities

Central High School, Forensics Team, 2009-2012 Central High School, Junior Varsity Soccer, 2011 Boys and Girls Club of America, 2008-2011

As a first year student, you may want to include your high school information on your resume. This information will be removed as you gain more experience and become involved on campus.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Facebook

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Student Career Change Visit unomaha.edu/acdc for more resume examples.

This student highlights business related experience toward the (402) 369-2468 top of her afields@unomaha.edu resume.

10203 L St Omaha, NE 68144

Amanda Fields EDUCATION M.ACC University of Nebraska at Omaha (CPA Exam eligible Dec 2013; GPA 3.7) Accounting Certificate, Bellevue University Information Assurance Certificate, University of Nebraska at Omaha B.S. in Information Systems, De Paul University BUSINESS EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA – Omaha, NE STUDENT WORKER Special projects support to School of Interdisciplinary Informatics in the College of IS&T

Aug 2012-Present

ACI WORLDWIDE – Omaha, NE Oct 2008-May 2012 BUSINESS SUPPORT ANALYST; INFORMATION DEVELOPER; PROJECT MANAGER Special projects support to Product Division  Awarded ACI Distinction Awards 2010 and 2011 for exceptional efforts on projects  Created Product Group financial report card - consolidated corporate financial spreadsheets into one dashboard for tracking P&L performance  Oracle, Salesforce, and Purchasing Coordinator for Product Group - resolved problems, created ad-hoc queries; entered and tracked requisitions; verified data  Developed internal manuals for resource management tool and external customer documentation for payment processing software WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL SERVICES - Omaha, NE Dec 2003-Oct 2008 COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR Office support to Division Manager and 20 financial service advisers  Conducted compliance review of electronic and written correspondence and financial trade paperwork for adherence to NASD and corporate guidelines  Processed, logged, and verified completion of all written and electronic financial trades  Resolved local computer issues; coordinated network problem resolution with headquarters help desk ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Consultant; COMDYN GROUP-Westlake Village, CA Developed Excel/VBA spreadsheet application to manage sales initiatives for leading pharmaceutical company Project Manager; SEARS-Hoffman Estates, IL Performance reviews, budget, and management responsibilities for development support team Project Leader; MOTOROLA-Schaumburg, IL Project responsibility for new Accounts Payable system, leading 15-member IT/Business project team through requirements definition, software selection, contract negotiation, and installation Senior technical advisor and system support for financial systems group, including A/P, A/R, and G/L systems Business Analyst; SEARS-Chicago, IL Developed budget reporting system for production expense tracking by IT management SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE Software Products: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, QuickBooks, Frame Maker, Oracle, Salesforce, Clarity Programming Languages: SQL, Java, C++, Visual Basic, COBOL, Assembler

Additional experience is mentioned in less detail to provide a solid work history.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR Visit unomaha.edu/acdc for more resume examples.

Peter K. Rocha (402) 333-­‐1234

peter.rocha@gmail.com

A strong summary section is tailored to the position you are applying for. List three to five specific accomplishments or skills.

789 Pine Street Omaha, NE 68114

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • • • •

Aspiring software developer with 19 months of paid industry internship experiences covering a breadth of technologies and development methodologies Strong ability to quickly adapt to new and evolving technologies Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience interfacing directly with clients Best Paper Award: 2012 Undergraduate IS&T Research Conference for Paper on Video Compression Algorithms

CORE COMPETENCIES Programming Languages: Java, Objective-­‐C, C#, C, C++, SQL Integrated Development Environments: Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio, Xcode EDUCATION University of Nebraska – Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska Peter Kiewit Institute College of Information Science and Technology Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Expected May 2013 • Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society • 3.98 GPA • Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society • Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship Recipient • Honors Program • Chancellor’s List EXPERIENCE Mobile Development Intern May 2012 – Present Client Resources Inc., Emerging Technologies Division, Omaha, NE • Developed cutting edge iOS applications on small teams in an agile environment • Assigned to diverse projects across unfamiliar technologies; earned the opportunity to work independently on a small project due to demonstrated competencies with these new and unfamiliar technologies • Work contract extended into the school year due to high level of contribution Environment: Objective-­‐C, iOS, Xcode, Ruby on Rails, Git, Heroku, Basecamp Student Researcher November 2011 – May 2012 Peter Kiewit Institute College of Information Science and Technology, Omaha, NE • Worked under Dr. Qiuming Zhu (Chairman, Computer Science Department) on a NASA Nebraska Space Grant • Implemented and optimized known compression algorithms for digital video and imagery including frame differencing, noise reduction, region growing by pixel aggregation, and object segmentation • Reduced video files by as much as 96 percent using implementations Environment: Java, Eclipse Software Development Intern May 2011 – February 2012 Lockheed Martin, Information Systems & Global Solutions Defense, Papillion, NE • Transferred cutting edge software R&D project from WebLogic application server to GlassFish application server • Designed and developed functional application prototype to generate automated testing scripts for complex browser-­‐based applications; superiors vocalized interest in integrating this prototype into enterprise testing suite • Work contract extended into the school year due to high level of contribution Environment: Java, Eclipse, GlassFish, Oracle WebLogic, Selenium, Google Web Toolkit, Apache Subversion ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Active Member, Association for Machine Computing Active Member, Omaha Game Developers Association Department of Defense Secret Clearance Eagle Scout Page, 2008 Democratic National Convention

Don’t assume that employers know what technology you are familiar with using. Clearly identify your technical skills.

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NAIMA CHANDE 555 Capitol Plaza, Apt 101, Omaha, NE 68132 402-123-7788 | nchande@unomaha.edu

List all college degrees or certifications earned or in progress, starting with the most recent.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • • • • •

Exposure to all stages of software development life cycle using agile methodology.

Developed projects in Visual Basic.Net, C# .NET, HTML, PHP and CSS. Three years of experience in data management and communication with international clients.

Knowledgeable in various fields including relational database management system, UML modeling, SOA, and data communications.

Experience with Oracle 10g/11g databases and SQL queries.

EDUCATION

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE Master of Science in Management Information Systems, GPA: 3.74

Dec 2012

Nagpur University, India Master of Computer Science, GPA: 3.85

May 2007

Nagpur University, India Bachelor of Computer Science, GPA: 3.75

May 2005

WORK EXPERIENCE

Gallup Consulting, Omaha, NE Jun 2012-Present System Application Developer Intern • Explore PL/SQL to develop projects to enhance performance of data flow within data collection pipeline.

• Took over lead front-end and back-end quality assurance responsibilities for external, client-facing application.

• Executed test scripts for Quality Assurance (QA) software evaluation business decision.

University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), Omaha, NE Apr 2011-Present Research Assistant, PHP developer and Project Assistant (Summer 2011), Data Analyst • Conduct literature surveys, analyze research publications, and prepare research presentations.

• Develop and maintain websites and databases for a payment and billing system.

• Create visualization for MIS data at UNO using TABLEAU and Excel.

Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, NE Feb 2012-May 2012 System Engineer Intern • Created relational databases and developed SQL queries for Sitescope monitors improving efficiency to log errors.

• Created applications to manage alerts and escalations utilizing JMS, XMF, HTTP and Ping.

• Involved in QA and testing of applications using Selenium IDE to save time and effort from manual testing.

Infosys Technologies Ltd, Pune, India Aug 2007-Feb 2010 Service support engineer • Monitored alarms, handled escalations and provided network troubleshooting for L1 support for British Telecom client.

• Created tickets with proper severity and reason for outage (RFO) for clients.

• Managed planned system of collecting, processing, storing and disseminating data in the form of information.

• Carried out data management functions.

• Communicated effectively with Service Relationship Managers and customers.

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Awarded Regent’s Tuition Waiver and UNO Advantage Scholarship Awarded best performer of the month for BT project in Infosys Technologies Ltd

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COVER LETTERs Applications for professional positions often require both a resume and a cover letter. This one-page letter should describe your relevant experience and focus on the qualities you can bring to the organization that match the job qualifications.

Date Your Street Address City, State Zip Code (Return down four spaces) Ms./Mr. Recruiter’s Full Name Recruiter’s Title Department Name Company Name Street Address City, State Zip Code Dear Ms./Mr. Last Name Only: The opening paragraph should state why you are writing and why you are interested in the organization. If you are writing a letter of application, you should name the specific position for which you are applying. Also, tell the employer how you became aware of the vacancy. If a career counselor, a former employer or someone else referred you to the employer, this is the best place to mention that person’s name and to point out that he or she suggested you write.

The middle paragraph is where you draw attention to your resume and highlight specific skills relevant to the potential employer. This should be your most developed paragraph(s). Present your motives for seeking employment with this organization and cite achievements and qualifications related to the position desired (see job description). If you have qualifications that are not noted on your resume, this is your opportunity to discuss them.

The closing paragraph states what you will do next (such as calling to arrange an appointment at the employer’s convenience) or what you would like the recipient of the letter to do next. Be sure to thank the recipient for his/her time and consideration.

Sincerely, Your signature here Your Name Typed email@email.com Enclosure(s): (this indicates that your resume and/or additional materials are enclosed.)

Quick Tips • Tailor your letters to each position you are applying for • Utilize a standard business letter format for layout • Proofread several times. Perfection in spelling and grammar is essential.

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• Refer to the experience and accomplishments on your resume – sell yourself!

• State your desire to interview for the position • Hand-sign the letter in addition to typing your name (unless submitting online) • Don’t use an unprofessional email address (e.g., “crazymavdude14@gmail.com”) • Don’t use decorative fonts that may be difficult to read 21

Interviewing The Four Ps PRACTICE

PERFORM

Being comfortable, confident and effective in an interview comes with practice. Decide what it is that you want to say and practice saying it!

Arrive at the interview location at least 10 minutes early. Be respectful to everyone you meet, even those not directly involved in the hiring process.

Be confident and enthusiastic! Answer the questions Schedule a mock interview with UNO ACDC to rehearse your answers to commonly asked interview completely, giving specific examples when questions and get feedback on your overall interview appropriate. Remember that interviewing is a two way street and you should consider what impression performance. the interviewer is making on you, as well.

PREPARE

PROCEED

Know yourself and be ready to speak about your skills, accomplishments, values, interests and goals.

Prepare specific examples that demonstrate your abilities. You will also want to research the company and the potential career opportunity. Doing your homework shows employers you are interested in the position and the organization specifically, not just any job. Generate a list of three to five questions you want to ask the employer during the interview, as well.

Afterward, ask yourself how the interview went.

Do you feel it went well? Did you highlight your skills, experiences and strengths? Did you like the environment and the people? What could you improve upon for the next interview? Send a thank you note or email within 24 hours of the interview, letting the interviewer know you appreciated his/her time and recapping why you are a good fit for the position.

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Do’s and don’ts DO

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Arrive 10 minutes early Be prepared Listen attentively Express ideas clearly Answer questions with examples and facts Be concise and to the point Relate positive experiences Be confident and enthusiastic Stress your qualifications Ask appropriate questions Send a thank you note within 24 hours

The “PAR” Method Your past behavior is an indicator of your future success. For that reason, many interviewers ask you to provide specific examples in their questions.

When asked behavioral interview questions, utilize this method to make sure you stay on point.

Be late Leave your cell phone on Argue Babble Answer with just a “yes” or “no” Criticize the interviewer or ex–employer Talk about personal or family problems Bring up salary/benefits in the first interview Talk about politics or religion Ignore your personal appearance Chew gum, jingle your keys, or fidget

The purpose of an interview is to determine a good fit between you and the organization or business.

PROBLEM Describe the problem or situation you faced. Be sure to describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what you have done in the past, giving enough detail for the interviewer to understand. This situation can be from a previous job, from a volunteer experience, or any relevant event.

ACTION Describe the action you took, keeping the focus on you. Even if you are discussing a group project or effort, describe what you did—not the efforts of the team. Don’t tell what you might do, tell what you did.

RESULT What happened? How did the situation end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn?

Take some time to practice using the PAR method.

Imagine you have been asked to tell the interviewer about a time you had to work with a team. Formulate your answer using the PAR method. Your response should be about one minute long.

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Questions COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS

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• Describe your involvement with extracurricular activities. How would you apply those activities to this position?

• Tell me about a time when you had to work under pressure. What was the result?

• Describe a situation where you took a leadership role.

• Give an example of how you worked with a team.

• Describe a time when you and a co-worker or group member had a conflict.

• How did you handle that situation?

• Tell me about the last time you learned something new. What was the situation and what steps did you take to learn it?

• How do you handle balancing multiple deadlines and projects?

• Provide an example of a time when you showed initiative.

• What was the most successful presentation you have given and why?

• • • • • •

Tell me about yourself.

What attracted you to this position?

What do you know about our organization?

Where do you see yourself in five years?

What is your ideal position and why?

What is your greatest strength? Weakness?

What experiences have prepared you for this position?

Are you willing to travel/relocate?

Tell me about your greatest accomplishment.

What motivates you?

What qualifications do you have that will make our company more successful?

Why should I hire you?

What questions do you have for me?

QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT ASK • What is your timeline for the hiring process?

• Can you describe for me what a typical day might look like in this role?

• What do you like best about working for this company?

• What opportunities and challenges do you foresee the person in this role will face?

• Can you describe your training process?

• What skills are you looking for a successful candidate to bring to this position?

• I am interested in staying with a company long-term. What opportunities for growth are there within the organization?

• Can you describe the organizational culture here?

You can schedule a mock interview with UNO ACDC to practice and gain feedback on your interviewing skills. ACDC staff ask that you dress professionally and send your resume and a sample job description beforehand to make the interview realistic.

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Dress for Success Your first impression sets the tone for the entire interview.

Make sure you are dressed professionally and are well-groomed.

A good way to determine appropriate apparel is to look at what people in the organization typically wear, then dress a step above that for the interview. Refer to the image at right for examples.

Generally, both men and women should wear a fairly conservative outfit in a neutral color, such as black, gray, or navy. You may have more leeway in terms of casual attire in certain innovative organizations or industries, but it is always safest to stick with a basic suit for an interview.

Avoid wild ties, trendy styles, loud colors, distracting jewelry and strong scents. Don’t neglect to wear professional footwear.

Be sure to wear dark colored dress socks with your dress shoes.

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THANK YOU NOTES It is polite to send a thank you note after an interview, letting the interviewer(s) know you appreciated their time. Thank you notes also allow you to share how much you enjoyed meeting with them, reiterate how passionate you are about the position and how you are looking forward to hearing back. Your note reminds the employer of your interest and qualifications, while demonstrating that you are respectful and appreciative.

While a hand-written card is more personal, you may choose to send an e-mail if you have been corresponding with the interviewer electronically. You want to ensure that the thank you note is received within 24 hours of your interview, so select your method appropriately.

Send a note to each person on the i nterview committee. Personalize each note by referencing something specific from the interview. A thank you note should be brief. Proofread thank you notes carefully. Use a hand-written note only if your writing is easy to read.

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Detecting Job Scams: Safety in the Job Search Job scams are a very real threat to job seekers in today’s technological world. They can appear in many different places including online or print advertisements, career websites, Craigslist or even in your email inbox. Ask yourself these questions before you responding to any job posting, online or otherwise.

Are the company name and details provided in the ad?

Did they offer you a job without meeting you?

If the posting is missing pertinent details like company name, website, or location, be suspicious.

No legitimate employer will make you a job offer without having first met you in person.

Does the email address match the name?

Did you respond to one job posting and the “employer” responded back to you with information on a completely different job?

Sometimes scammers use a domain name that is similar to a legitimate company to try and fool victims.

Are you asked for credit card or bank account numbers?

Job seekers should not have to provide financial information or pay a fee in order to complete a job application or view job postings.

If you responded to an ad for a data entry position and you receive a response about a job in which you would be paid for transferring money or signing up for “offers,” you may have found a scam.

Does the job involve transferring money from one account to another or are you Are they offering a lot of money to being offered a large sum of money perform little work or to pay you before in exchange for the use of your bank you begin?

Scammers often boast huge earnings or use enticing account? phrases such as “Work at Home”, “No Experience Necessary”, “Make $1000 a week”, or “Work just one hour a week.” While there are certainly legitimate work-from-home and entry-level jobs, ask yourself if the rewards being offered to you are realistic.

If the job offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Legitimate companies have their own bank accounts. In other words, they don’t need yours.

What to do if you are contacted by a fraudulent organization: If you have sent money to a fraudulent employer, contact your bank or credit card company to close your account or dispute the charges. If you have already become a victim of an online false job posting/scam, please file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov and possibly the police.

Salary research When you begin your job search, you should research salary rates. Be sure to factor in differences among industries and specific organizations, as well as the cost of living in various regions. This website is a good starting point for identifying wages based on career field and location: careeronestop.org/SalariesBenefits.

You may start your research online, but you should also utilize your network to gain more detailed perspectives for specific regions or organizations.

It is not ideal to start the conversation about compensation until you have received an offer. If the organization asks for your preferred salary prior to making an offer, try to have the interviewer put out the first number. If you must give your preference first, provide a salary range based on your research of industry standards.

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NEGOTIATING JOB OFFERS Once you accept an offer, it is not professional to back out if another offer presents itself. Come to an agreement with the employer on an acceptable decision date and follow through with that date. Generally one week is acceptable.

If you are pursuing more than one opportunity, you can let the other organizations know you have received an alternate offer. This gives them a chance to make you an offer if they are seriously considering you as a candidate.

If you have more than one offer, you can carefully negotiate them against each other. Use language such as “Another company I have been talking to has offered , is it possible....”

Receiving a job offer can be very exciting, but remember that you can ask for time to consider the offer before making a final commitment. Don’t forget to take into account the importance of benefits, time-off, educational opportunities, job growth potential, performance-based bonuses and other intangibles, such as work-life balance.

Before you negotiate the terms of any offer, ensure you have done research and used your network to make sure that negotiating is appropriate. In some fields, such as government, there is rarely room for negotiation. This can also be true in companies that hire for lots of entry-level positions.

After accepting an offer, make sure to save a copy of the job description. This can be beneficial in evaluating that you are meeting your goals and objectives, as well as adding your responsibilities to your resume in the future.

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According to NACE’s 2012 Salary Survey, the average starting salary for a new graduate with a bachelor’s degree is $44,259.

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EMPLOYER PARTNERS The UNO Academic & Career Development Center invites employers to help support UNO student success by joining our Employer Partnership Program. We would like to thank our current Employer Partners for their continued support.

Support from our Employer Partners is used to enhance student awareness of events and activities offered by ACDC, provide up-to-date technology solutions, and facilitate innovative programming for UNO Mavericks. In turn, Employer Partners can enhance their brand recognition within the UNO community and establish a positive presence on campus.

If you would like to learn more about joining our Employer Partnership Program, please contact unoacdc@unomaha.edu or call (402) 554-3672.

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