b'GET STARTED NOW!\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nTo communicate your education, experiences\n& accomplishments, providing a snapshot of\nyou!\nTo make a professional first impression that\nencourages the reader to invite you for an\ninterview.\nEach situation is different; tailor your resume\nto each opportunity!\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\nWhen you apply to an internship,\norganizations are looking for the following:\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Relevant Information.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Truthful Information.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 A reader-friendly resume that is easy to\nfollow.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Flowing content with consistent formatting.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 No errors; this is one instance where\nperfection is the goal.\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nHave current internship descriptions in front of\nyou.\nAs a starting point, create lists & outlines of:\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nWork experiences\nInternship experiences\nVolunteer experiences\nAcademic Experiences/Class Projects\nLeadership/Extracurricular Activities\nSkills\nAccomplishments/Honors\n\nSelect relevant information.\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n1 page in length if feasible; don\xe2\x80\x99t exceed 2\npages.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nMargins are no less than 0.5 inches on all sides.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nBalance use of blank space & margins.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nProfessional fonts include Times & Bookman.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nGeneral content should be in 10-12 pt. font.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nHeaders should be in 10-14 pt. font.\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nPresents a summary of information in reverse\nchronological order.\nUnder each category, list the most recent\nexperiences/information first & work\nbackwards.\n\nAvoid or minimize irrelevant information.\nWeigh each portion of your experience from\nthe organization\xe2\x80\x99s perspective to decide what\nto include and what to emphasize.\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nHighlights major areas of accomplishments &\nstrengths in an order that best supports your\nobjectives.\nOrganization is driven by abilities versus job\ntitles or time sequences.\nNote: As an intern or entry-level professional,\nthe chronological vs. functional approach is\ngenerally the easiest and most appropriate.\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nResume information should be divided into\nclearly labeled sections.\nWhat to include:\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\nHeader\nObjective (optional)\nEducation\nSkills & Qualifications\nExperience\nHonors, Activities and Affiliations\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nHeader-includes your name, address, phone\nnumber and email address.\n\nFormat your header so that your name stands\nout\xe2\x80\xa6\nDarth Vader\n13731 Starship Enterprise Drive\nLa Jolla, CA 92037\n782-792-7711\ndarth@lightsaber.com\nNote: Your e-mail address should be professionally appropriate; using\nyour UCSD address is safest; your voicemail greeting should also set a\nprofessional tone.\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nObjective-a focused statement describing\ndesired position. The rest of the resume\nshould support your objective.\nExamples:\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Obtain internship as a (title) utilizing skills A, B, & C\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Secure Position with an (industry) organization,\nspecializing in X.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Obtain internship as a (specific internship title from\nan organization\xe2\x80\x99s posting).\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\nInclude:\n\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Full name of university.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Degree/Major and minor.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Anticipated graduation date.\n\n\xe2\x97\xa6 GPA if over 3.0.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Collegiate study abroad experiences: Program, University,\nLocation, date, focus of coursework or experience.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Community college & coursework at other universities if relevant\nor if degree or certificate was completed.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Special certifications if applicable.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Pertinent coursework if desired.\n\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Do not include high school.\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nThis section should provide a quick overview of your\nstrongest & most pertinent skills or qualifications.\nIndicate computer competencies, other technical skills,\nspecialized communication skills, interpersonal skills,\nresearch skills, lab proficiencies, etc.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nInclude language and cultural competency skills.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nYou may use subsections to delineate between different types\nof skill sets.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nThis is a good place to incorporate Keywords and Phrases\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Many companies use applicant tracking software that screens\nresumes according to keywords including job titles, technical\nskills, etc.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Read the internship description closely for cues on what keywords\nto use.\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nInclude Title, Organization, Responsibilities,\nLocation and Dates.\nUse action verbs to convey skills & abilities and\ninfuse energy into your resume. (demonstrated,\nresearched, coordinated)\nDemonstrate evidence of your experience by\nfocusing on skills, results and accomplishments.\nUse specific numbers and adjectives to quantify\nand qualify the descriptions of your experiences\n& add impact.\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\nInclude relevant\n\nawards and honors\nacademic/professional affiliations\npresentations\npublications\nleadership roles if not already included in experience.\ninvolvement in campus clubs/activities if not already\nincluded in experience.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 community volunteer work if not already included\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\xe2\x97\xa6\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nName this section appropriately, based on what\nyou include (i.e. Professional Affiliations, Community\nInvolvement, Leadership Experience, Honors, etc.)\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nKeep it short and sweet! Be concise, and make every word\ncount.\nCustomize your resume for each position to which you\napply; make sure any required or preferred\nskills/qualifications stand out & highlight your strengths.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nUse a telegraphic style, not complete sentences. Eliminate\nmost articles like \xe2\x80\x9cthe\xe2\x80\x9d, \xe2\x80\x9ca\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9can\xe2\x80\x9d.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nAvoid personal pronouns like \xe2\x80\x9cI\xe2\x80\x9d, \xe2\x80\x9cme\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cmy\xe2\x80\x9d to create a\nperception of objectivity.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nAny current positions should be described in present\ntense. For previous positions, use past tense verbiage.\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nProofread, Proofread, Proofread!\n\n\x0c\x0cElla Q. Rodriguez\n3711 Purple Tree Lane #1492, San Diego, CA 12345\n(111) 492-2222 erq123@ucsd.edu\nObjective: To obtain a spring internship at Supersonic Systems, specializing in electronic circuit design.\n\nEducation\nUniversity of California, San Diego\nB.S. in Electrical Engineering, expected June 2020\nEmphasis: Communications Theory & Systems and Electronic Circuits & Systems.\nGPA 3.37, Provost Honors (3 quarters)\n\nTechnical Skills\nComputer Skills: C/C++, Java, Assembly Language, VHDL, Verilog\nPlatforms: Windows XP, Mac OS, Unix/Linux\nSoftware Packages: Matlab, Orcad Capture/PSpice, Cadence, Xilinx ISE, Altera Quartus II, ModelSim\nHardware: Altera FPGA\n\nRelevant Upper-Division Coursework\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCommunications Systems Sequence\nProbability and Random Processes\nBasic Digital Signal Processing\nLinear Systems Fundamentals\nIntroduction to Linear & Nonlinear\nOptimization\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAdvanced Digital Design Project\nAnalog Integrated Circuit Design\nElectronic Circuits and Systems\nIntroduction to Active Circuit Design\nDigital Circuits\n\nExperience\nSystems Intern, Scorpion Defense Systems\n1/09-Present\n\xef\x82\xb7 Collaborate with team of five engineers to research inter-nodal connectivity capabilities for\nUSMC Command and Control\n\xef\x82\xb7 Design and implement conceptual architecture for inter-nodal communications using cellular\nnetworks\nIntern, Teams in Engineering Service Project, UC San Diego\n6/08-8/08\n\xef\x82\xb7 Integrated computer vision technologies with wearable wireless grocery shopping\naids for vision-impaired shoppers\n\xef\x82\xb7 Collaborated with computer vision graduate students to maintain and expand\nMySQL database\n\xef\x82\xb7 Developed Python script to parse XML files\n\xef\x82\xb7 Queried Python objects into MySQL database using SQLAlchemy\nDesign Manager, Course Project - Mobile 802.11 Robot\n3/08-6/08\n\xef\x82\xb7 Earned class distinction for finished product: \xe2\x80\x9cBest Project Award\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xef\x82\xb7 Collaborated with team of three to develop mobile robot controlled through IEEE wireless 802.11\nprotocol\n\xef\x82\xb7 Constructed and implemented speed control and improved packaging of unit\n\xef\x82\xb7 Integrated webcam to provide visual feedback at remote terminal\n\xef\x82\xb7 Improved web interface used for direct interaction between operator and unit\n\nLeadership and Campus Involvement\nPresident, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)\nActive Member, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)\n\n3/09-Present\n9/07-Present\n\n\x0cShrek Green\n0711 Fiction Road\nSan Diego, CA 12345\n(492) 222-2222 shrekg@ucsd.edu\nObjective\nTo obtain an internship in the law field, utilizing communication, analytical and organizational skills\nEducation\nBachelor of Science, Political Science\nBachelor of Science, Psychology\nUniversity of California, San Diego (UCSD)\n\nExpected Graduation Date: June 2012\n\nRelated Coursework\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nLaw and Society\nSupreme Court Constitution\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nPower and Justice\nPolitical Parties\n\nSkills/Qualifications\n\xef\x82\xb7 Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail & social media\n\xef\x82\xb7 Demonstrated experience in leadership through active role/presidenry in clubs and organization\n\xef\x82\xb7 Multitasking through active student involvement at UCSD\n\xef\x82\xb7 Team working skills through experience on athletic teams\n\xef\x82\xb7 Proficient in written and conversational French\n\xef\x82\xb7 Strong oral and written communication skills\nExperience\nIslands Restaurants\nFood City, CA\nServer/ Hostess\nMay 2OO7 -Present\n-Greet and seat 50 guests per day to create welcoming and comfortable atmosphere\n-Prepare and organize tables quickly and efficiently to enable efficient turn over time\n--Communicate with guests to ensure excellent experience\n-Provide assistance to coworkers to establish collaborative environment\nMega Transports\nAssistant\n-Organized records to create system for easily accessible files\n-Maintained clean and organized work space\n-Represented executives to clients over phone and documented messages\n\nEnchanted Forest, CA\nApril 2006-September 2007\n\nSt. Nicholas Medical Center\nNorth Pole , CA\nVolunteer\nJune 2006-September 2006\n-Entrusted with filing of confidential medical documents\n-Guided patients to appropriate departments and connected patients with practitioners\n-Managed multi-line phones for doctors & nursing staff\nLeadership & Campus Involvement\n-Active Member, Phi Alpha Delta-Pre-Law Fraternity\n-Team Member, UCSD Track & Field\n-President/Choreographer-UCSD Ballroom Dancing Team\n\nSeptember 2010-present\nSeptember 2008-present\nSeptember 2008-present\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\nCover letters and resumes go hand in hand\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nAdds a personal touch to resumes\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nHighlights experiences and skills\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nExplains how the organization will benefit\nfrom having you as an intern\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\nFormatting\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nLayout\n\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Use the header of your resume on your cover letter.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Be sure the name & title of your contact is spelled\ncorrectly.\n\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Introductory Paragraph-explains the purpose of your\nletter\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Middle Paragraph(s)-includes qualifications & reasons\nfor your interest in relation to the position &\norganization.\n\xe2\x97\xa6 Closing Paragraph-reaffirms your interest in being\ninterviewed, invites the organization to contact you &\nthanks them for their consideration.\n\n\x0cDear (Ms./Mr./Dr.) (Last Name):\n\nAs a participant in UC San Diego\xe2\x80\x99s Academic Internship Program, I am applying for the (title of\nposition) internship at (name of organization). If selected, I am interested in interning during\nUCSD\xe2\x80\x99s (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) quarter, from ________________ through ________________\n(dates the quarter begins and ends).\n\nState your interest in this type of work and how it relates to your academic and career goals.\nTell the organization what relevant skills and experience you can offer. Make a connection\nbetween your interests/education/qualifications and the organization and/or position to which\nyou are applying. Your paragraph(s) should be four to five sentences long.\nI would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications for your\ninternship opportunity. Please contact me at (your phone number & e-mail address). Thank you\nfor your consideration of my resume, and I look forward to hearing from you.\nSincerely,\n\n(Print Your First and Last Name)\n\n\x0c\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\n\xef\x81\xbd\n\nFor additional assistance with your resume or\ncover letter:\nContact AIP at 858-534-4355 to meet with\nan AIP Peer Advisor.\nVisit UC San Diego Career Services:\nhttp://career.ucsd.edu/'