b'RESUMES/COVER LETTERS\nRESUMES\n\nA resume is a brief summary of your qualifications, education, and experiences relevant to your job search objective.\nThe purpose of a resume is to obtain an interview. Employers will spend less than 30 seconds reviewing your resume;\ntherefore, the information must be conveyed in a clear, well-organized style. The sections of a resume are listed below.\n\nYour Name\nEmail address\nPhone number\nCurrent Address \t\nWeb page and/or LinkedIn address (if pertinent)\nObjective\nThis section is optional. The objective can include the specific position\nyou are seeking, skills you wish to use on the job, field or organization\ntype by which you wish to be employed, or a combination of all of the\nabove.\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nEducation\nThis section should include:\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07Name of the degree-granting institutions; List most recent first.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Degree received and major\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07Graduation date or projected graduation date, or dates of attendance if a  \ndegree was not completed\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Overseas academic experience\nOptional:\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Any minors, specialization or focus areas\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Courses relevant to the position for which you are applying\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07Honors and GPA (if they are a strong selling point). Indicate GPA based\non a 4.0 scale.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Senior research/honors thesis title and brief description\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Freshmen and sophomores can include high school\n\nPermanent Address\n\nSample Objectives\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07A position as an editorial\nassistant.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07Electrical engineering\ninternship.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07To obtain a position in finance.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07A program coordinator position\nin a community organization\nworking with youth.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07Seeking a position in museum\nadministration requiring strong\nwriting skills and a background\nin art history.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07To apply decision and systems\nanalysis to strategic planning\nin the telecommunications\nindustry.\n\nExperience\nList most recent experience first. You should include:\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Title of the position\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Name of the organization and location (city and state)\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Dates, including month and year\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Descriptions of responsibilities beginning with action verbs (avoid phrases such as \xe2\x80\x9cduties included\xe2\x80\x9d)\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Believable, verifiable accomplishments\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07Paid jobs, internships, volunteer community service, academic/extracurricular projects involving teamwork or\nleadership, special academic research or honors projects\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07You may choose to divide your experience into two or more sections. Possible section headers might include Research\nExperience, Teaching Experience, Leadership Experience or Volunteer Experience\nAdditional Information\nThis section could include computer skills, languages, volunteer work, sports, and interests. If one of these areas is\nrelevant to the job, however, you may choose to put it in the \xe2\x80\x9cExperience\xe2\x80\x9d section. You may also choose to use more\nspecific section headers such as:\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Skills\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Activities\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Interests\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Honors and Awards\n\n2 4 \xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford Career Development Center\n\n\x0cTIPS FOR CREATING A SUCCESSFUL\nRESUME\nDo\xe2\x80\x99s\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Do design your descriptions to focus on your accomplishments,\nusing action verbs to clearly indicate the skills you\xe2\x80\x99ve used. See\nSample Action Verb list on the next page.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Do try quantifying results in your descriptions, such as\n\xe2\x80\x9cCreated marketing campaign that increased club membership\nby 25%.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Do keep your resume brief enough to fit on one page (or two\npages if your experience is extensive).\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Do print your resume on good quality bond paper, either white\nor conservative tones. If printed on plain computer paper, copy\nonto good quality bond paper.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Do accompany your resume with a cover letter in most cases.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Do have others look over your resume for content and\ngrammar. Career Counselors are available at the CDC to\ncritique your resume during same day appointments.\n\nDon\xe2\x80\x99ts\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Don\xe2\x80\x99t make your margins and font size too small: margins no\nsmaller than one inch and font size no smaller than 10 point.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Don\xe2\x80\x99t include personal pronouns (e.g. I, me, we).\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Don\xe2\x80\x99t include personal information, physical characteristics, or\nphotographs on your resume. However, individuals from other\ncountries may include these on their resumes.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Don\xe2\x80\x99t include the last line: \xe2\x80\x9cReferences available upon\nrequest\xe2\x80\x9d (see Sample Reference List on page 42).\n\nOther Tips\n\nRESUME FORMATS\n\nThere is no single way to format your resume. The format you\nchoose should present your strengths clearly. See sample formats\nand layouts on pages 27 - 41.\n\nChronological Format\n\nThis format is most familiar to employers and most commonly\nused by Stanford students. This style of resume presents your\nexperience and education in reverse chronological sequence,\nstarting with the most recent. Date, job title, organization\xe2\x80\x99s name,\nlocation and a description of your activities are listed as part of\nthe experience section. This format is simple, straightforward,\nand especially useful for anyone with a history of directly relevant\nexperience.\n\nFunctional/Skills Format\n\nThis format focuses on areas of skill and can be effective in\nconveying your strengths to an employer, although many employers\nare not as familiar with this format as with the chronological\nor combination format. This style of resume draws attention to\n\nCombination Format\nThis format is appropriate when you have relevant work\nexperience for each of several skill areas and combines both the\nchronological and functional formats. This style allows you to group\nyour experiences or key selling points together by functional areas\n(such as Research Experience and Teaching Experience), and then\nlist those experiences in reverse chronological order within each\nsection. It is also a familiar format to employers.\n\nSUBMITTING RESUMES\nELECTRONICALLY\nEmail\n\nSend your resume as an attached file and paste the text into the\nbody of the email. Having your resume in the body of the email as\nwell as an attachment gives the employer the opportunity to see\nyour resume in the event they cannot open your attachment or do\nnot take the time. Use a simple format for the resume you put in the\nbody of the email: left justified, no bold, no italics, no underlines,\nno tabs. See Sample Electronic Resume on page 42. Don\xe2\x80\x99t forget to\ninclude a cover letter in the body of the email too. If you have your\nresume in a PDF file, you can also attach that with your email. The\nPDF version will allow the employer the opportunity to see your\nresume in an attractive format, utilizing bold and underlines.\nWhen emailing resume files, name them so the employer can\neasily identify them as your resume. Last name, followed by first\nname and the word \xe2\x80\x9cresume\xe2\x80\x9d is most helpful.\n\nResume Scanning\nCompanies receiving large quantities of resumes may scan each\nresume as an image, and then sort the image into recognizable\nletters, words, and symbols. These scanned images are entered\ninto a database and then searched for keywords, which indicate\nskills, education and knowledge areas the employer is seeking.\nLeft-justify all text and avoid using underlining, italics, bullets, bold,\nand columns.\nEvery occupation and career field has its own jargon, acronyms\nand buzzwords\xe2\x80\x94these are helpful key words to use. If you are\nresponding to a job listing, use words from the job listing in your\nresume and cover letter.\n\nCDC RESOURCES\n\nTitles available in the CDC Resource Library:\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Resumes by Stanford Students, a Binder of Examples\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07From College to Career: Entry-level Resumes for Any Major,\nAsher\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Knock \xe2\x80\x98em Dead Resumes: Smart advice to make your online\nand paper resumes more productive, Yate\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Resumes for Performing Arts Careers\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07The Global Resume and CV Guide, Thompson\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07The Smart Women\xe2\x80\x99s Guide to Resumes and Job Hunting, King\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Vault Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing,\nLeifman (available via your Vault Career Insider account at\nstudentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc/services/career-library)\n\nstudentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 2 5\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07It is more appropriate for freshmen and sophomores to include\nhigh school experiences. However, important high school\nexperiences that have some relevance to your job objective\nmay be appropriate for upper classmen.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07For International Students it is sometimes a disadvantage to\ninclude your non-immigrant visa status or permanent address\n(if outside the U.S.) on your resume. Usually your visa status\nshould be discussed later during the interview. If you have\nobtained permanent residency or U.S. citizenship, it might be\nto your advantage to list the information on your resume.\n\naccomplishments and highlights your skills by function rather than\nyour work experience and is more commonly used by people with\nvery little formal work experience or are returning to the workplace\nafter being away or otherwise involved.\n\n\x0cRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nSAMPLE ACTION VERBS LISTED BY FUNCTIONAL SKILL AREA\n\nCOMMUNICATION\nAided\nAdvised\nArbitrated\nClarified\nCo-authored\nCollaborated\nConsulted\nCoordinated\nCounseled\nDefined\nEnlisted\nFormulated\nInfluenced\nInformed\nInspired\nInterpreted\nInterviewed\nMediated\nMerged\nNegotiated\nPromoted\nPublicized\nRecommended\nRepresented\nResolved\nSuggested\nCREATIVE\nActed\nAbstracted\nAdapted\nComposed\nConceptualized\nCreated\nDesigned\nDeveloped\nDirected\nDrew\nFashioned\nGenerated\nIllustrated\nImagined\nImprovised\nIntegrated\nInnovated\nPainted\n\nPerformed\nPlanned\nProblem solved\nShaped\nSynthesized\nVisualized\nWrote\n\nMANUAL SKILLS\nArranged\nAssembled\nBound\nBuilt\nChecked\nClassified\nConstructed\n\nDETAIL ORIENTED\nAnalyzed\nApproved\nArranged\nClassified\nCollated\nCompared\nCompiled\nDocumented\nEnforced\nFollowed through\nMet deadlines\nPrepared\nProcessed\nRecorded\nRetrieved\nSet priorities\nSystemized\nTabulated\nFINANCIAL\nAdministered\nAllocated\nAnalyzed\nAppraised\nAudited\nBudgeted\nCalculated\nComputed\nDeveloped\nEvaluated\nFigured\nMaintained\nManaged\nPerformed\nPlanned\nProjected\n\n2 6 \xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford Career Development Center\n\nControlled\nCut\nDesigned\nDeveloped\nDrove\nHandled\nInstalled\nInvented\nMaintained\nMonitored\n\nORGANIZING\nAchieved\nAssigned\nConsulted\nContracted\nControlled\nCoordinated\nDecided\nDelegated\nDeveloped\nEstablished\nEvaluated\nNegotiated\nOrganized\nPlanned\nPrepared\nPrioritized\nProduced\nRecommended\nReported\n\nPrepared\nOperated\nRepaired\nTested\nPROVIDING SERVICE\nAdvised\nAttended\nCared\nCoached\nCoordinated\nCounseled\nDelivered\nDemonstrated\nExplained\nFurnished\n\nLEADERSHIP\nAdministered\nChaired\nConvinced\nDirected\nExamined\nExecuted\nExpanded\nFacilitated\nImproved\nInitiated\nManaged\nOversaw\nProduced\nRecommended\nReviewed\nSupervised\n\nGenerated\nInspected\nInstalled\nIssued\nMentored\nProvided\nPurchased\nReferred\nRepaired\nSubmitted\n\nRESEARCH/\nINVESTIGATION\nCalculated\nCataloged\nCollected\nComputed\nConducted\nCorrelated\nCritiqued\nDiagnosed\n\nDiscovered\nEvaluated\nExamined\nExperimented\nExtrapolated\nGathered\nIdentified\nInspected\nInvestigated\nMonitored\nProved\nReviewed\nSurveyed\nTested\nTECHNICAL\nAssembled\nBuilt\nCalculated\nComputed\nDesigned\nEngineered\nFabricated\nMaintained\nOperated\nProgrammed\nRemodeled\nRepaired\nSolved\nTEACHING SKILLS\nAdapted\nAdvised\nClarified\nCoached\nDeveloped\nEncouraged\nEvaluated\nInformed\nInspired\nMotivated\nParticipated\nProvided\nRepresented\nSupported\nTaught\nTrained\nVerified\n\n\x0cSAMPLE CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME\n\nJanette Powell\n\nP.O. Box 2738\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford, CA 94309\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 jan@stanford.edu\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 linkedin.com/in/janettecampbell\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 (650) 555-1234\nEducation:\n9/XX-present\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\nStanford University, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations, to be conferred 6/XX\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Course work includes economics, organizational behavior, computer science, and\nstatistics\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07GPA - 3.8/4.0\n\n6/XX-9/XX\t\n\t\n\nOxford University, Stanford-in-Oxford, Oxford, England\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Studied Comparative Anglo-American Judicial System\n\nExperience:\n9/XX-present\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n10/XX-6/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\nVisual Display Artist/Salesperson, The Gap, Palo Alto, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Designed and assembled window and floor displays\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Assisted customers with selection and purchase of merchandise\n\n1/XX-1/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\nVice President, Delta Gamma Sorority, Stanford University, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Directed planning and implementation of activities for 95 chapter members\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Supervised and approved officer budgets\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Increased member participation through innovative motivational techniques\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Created prototype for annual chapter retreat and member recognition program\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Organized rush activities\n\n6/XX-6/XX\t\n\t\n\nEntrepreneur, The Sewing Studio, Durham, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Created business offering fashion design and clothing construction courses to\nhome-sewers\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Developed advertising strategies, coordinated class schedules, and taught classes\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Expanded into a business with $200,000 in annual gross sales of merchandise and\nservices\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n7/XX-9/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\nAdministrative Intern, U.S. Congressman Eugene Chappie, Chico, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Developed computer cataloging system for constituent request files\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Researched local, state, and national issues for congressional use\n\nAdditional Information:\n\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Division I Varsity Athlete, Women\xe2\x80\x99s Water Polo, Stanford University\n\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Familiar with Mac and PC software applications including Excel and PowerPoint\n\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Proficient in Spanish, basic skills in French\n\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Have travelled extensively throughout Europe\n\nstudentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 2 7\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\n\t\n\nResident Assistant, Madera House, Stanford University, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Work with a staff of four resident assistants in an 88-student, freshman dormitory\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Create, plan and implement academic, cultural and social activities with the students\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Encourage and facilitate discussion of social, political and ethical questions among the\nstudents\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Build community spirit and guide residents in assuming responsibility\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Coordinator for \xe2\x80\x9cMadera Makes Music,\xe2\x80\x9d a weekly educational program during winter\nquarter\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Schedule performances, organize the budget and create publicity\n\n\x0cSAMPLE FUNCTIONAL RESUME\n\nBEN PIERCE\npierce@stanford.edu\nPresent Address:\t\n6756 Ventura, #36\t\nPalo Alto, CA 94306\t\n(650) 555-2190\t\n\nPermanent Address:\n13 Moss Lane\nCrabapple Cove, WI 55555\n(612) 555-3520\n\nOBJECTIVE:\t\x07To obtain a position as a paralegal with a corporate law firm.\nEDUCATION:\t\n\n\x07Stanford University, Stanford, CA. BA degree in Psychology.\nCourse work has included criminal law, economics, political science, and\nsociology (9/XX-6/XX).\n\nEXPERIENCE:\t\x07\nRESEARCHING/WRITING\n\t\n\t \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07\x07Researched language development in infants utilizing both\nlibrary resources and experimental data.\n\t\n\t \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Generated written report of research project results.\n\t\n\t\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\nORGANIZING/SUPERVISING\n\t \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07As one of four class presidents, planned events and activities for\nthe Stanford senior class. Contacted businesses targeted for\nparticipation in these events.\n\t \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Organized and supervised committees to assist in publicizing,\npromoting and raising funds for various senior class functions.\n\t \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Set goals and guidelines for committee meetings.\nPUBLIC SPEAKING/COMMUNICATING\n\t \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Acted as senior class liaison to University officials. Informed\nthem of senior class activities and enlisted their support and\napproval.\n\t \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Discussed campaign platform and issues at residence halls while\nrunning for class office.\n\t \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Participated in public relations events to publicize the Varsity\nFootball program to the surrounding community.\n\t \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Conducted impromptu interviews with various media\nrepresentatives.\nFINANCIAL PLANNING/BUDGETING\n\t \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Coordinated a budget of $9,000 for senior class events.\n\t \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Estimated and quoted prices for a variety of construction\nprojects.\n\nEMPLOYMENT\nHISTORY:\t\x07Crew Member, Pierce\xe2\x80\x99s Asphalt and Seal Coating Service, Crabapple\nCove, WI (6/XX-9/XX, summers).\nADDITIONAL\nINFORMATION:\t\x07\x07\x07President, Senior Class, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.\n\t\nRunning Back, Stanford Varsity Football Team.\n\n2 8 \xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford Career Development Center\n\n\x0cSAMPLE COMBINATION RESUME\nPatricia Dixon\npat@stanford.edu\nPresent Address:\t\nP.O. Box 1234\t\nStanford, CA 94309\t\n(650) 555-0000\t\n\nPermanent Address:\n123 Park Court\nSan Carlos, CA 94070\n(650) 555-5555\n\nSkills \t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Extensive program development and motivational skills.\nSummary:\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Proficient with MS Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro, and PageMaker.\n\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Experienced lab technician executing DNA sequencing and gene analysis.\nEducation:\n9/XX-6/XX\t\x07\nStanford University, Stanford, CA.\n\t\x07Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with Honors.  Course work includes\nbiology, calculus, chemistry, and s\xc2\xad tatistics. GPA - 3.7/4.0\nExperience:\t\nResearch/Writing\n9/XX-6/XX\t\nPublic Relations Intern, Hoover Institute Public Affairs Office, Stanford, CA\n\t\x07Compiled Hoover Fellow articles from an array of journals, magazines and\nnewspapers. Used PageMaker to create mastheads and retype opinion editorials.\nDeveloped efficient proofreading methods and an innovative talent for pasting up\ndifficult articles.\n\n9/XX-6/XX\t\nFeature Writer, The Stanford Daily, Stanford, CA\n\t\x07Developed journalistic writing style and interviewing skills. Successfully met all\ndeadlines and consistently published front page articles.\n\t\nTeaching/Counseling\n10/XX-present\t\nMath/English Tutor, Self-initiated and directed, Palo Alto, CA\n\t\x07Tutor two seventh grade students 2-3 hours per week. Employ the Socratic\nmethod to help develop their analytical skills and help them with their\nhomework. Design tests to chart their progress. Create interactive games to\nincrease their understanding of math and grammar. Plan quarterly outings.\n9/XX-6/XX\t\nFocus Assistant, Stanford\xe2\x80\x99s Environmental Theme House, Stanford, CA\n\t\x07Participated on a team of five to develop well organized, thought provoking, and\nsocial programs to familiarize residents with the environmental theme.\n\t\nLeadership/Management\n9/XX-6/XX\t\nOfficer\xe2\x80\x99s Core Member, Black Student Union, Stanford University, Stanford, CA\n\t\x07Worked with a team to plan, organize, and publicize a variety of activities\nand programs designed to motive and educate Stanford\xe2\x80\x99s African-American\ncommunity. Chaired a committee to rejuvenate The Real News, an\nAfrican-American news publication.\nInterests:\t\nWriting short stories \xe2\x80\xa2 developing culinary skills in African-American cuisine \xe2\x80\xa2 jazz\n\nstudentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 2 9\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\n6/XX-9/XX\t\nResearch Assistant, University of Illinois at Chicago Cancer Center, Chicago, IL\n\t\x07Quickly learned complicated laboratory procedures. Successfully executed\nmolecular biology experiments involving DNA sequencing and gene analysis.  \nMaintained detailed records for procedural and statistical purposes. Gained\nsignificant independent research and writing experience.\n\n\x0cSAMPLE SUMMER RESUME\n\nJoe Frosh\n\nfrosh@stanford.edu\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 (213) 555-5555\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nPresent Address: \t\nP.O. Box 123\t\nStanford, CA 94309\t\n\nPermanent Address:\n345 Summer Job Lane\nHometown, IL 11111\n\nEducation:\n9/XX-present\t\n\t\n\t\n\nStanford University, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Pursuing BA degree, to be conferred 6/XX\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Coursework includes communication, English, and psychology\n\n9/XX-6/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\nABC High School, Hometown, IL\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Advanced placement coursework included calculus, biology, and English\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Salutatorian\n\nHonors/Awards:\n\t\n\t\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07National Achievement Scholar  \t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07National Honor Roll  \t\n\nExperience:\n9/XX-present \t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n9/XX-6/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n6/XX-9/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\nSkills:\n\t\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2  AP Scholar\n\xe2\x80\xa2  Gates Millennium Scholar Finalist\n\nAdministrative Assistant, Career Development Center, Stanford University, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Answer daily inquiries from students and employers\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Greet employers visiting Stanford for on-campus recruiting\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Provide assistance to students using the jobs/internships database\nYearbook Editor, ABC High School, Hometown, IL\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Supervised a staff of 18\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Set timelines for project completion, divided and assigned tasks, and managed all aspects\nof publication\xe2\x80\x99s production\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Served as liaison between yearbook staff and school administration\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Assisted in soliciting over $5000 in funding for publication\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Conceptualized new layout and design format for yearbook\nHead Lifeguard, Sink Like a Rock Pool, Hometown, IL\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Oversaw the safety of 100+ swimmers daily\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Assisted in the hiring, training and supervision of new lifeguards\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Organized pool competitions and special events\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Developed flyers to publicize events to the community\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Promoted from position of lifeguard 6/XX\n\n\t\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Computer: Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, PowerPoint, and\nExcel\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Languages: Fluent in Portuguese; working knowledge of basic French\n\nAdditional\nInformation:\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Certified American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Eagle Scout\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Member, ABC High School Varsity Baseball team\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Traveled throughout the United States and Mexico\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Interests include jazz, basketball, and baseball card collecting\n\n3 0 \xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford Career Development Center\n\n\x0cSAMPLE BUSINESS RESUME\nJOE STUDENT\n\nP.O. Box 1234 \xe2\x80\xa2 Stanford, CA 94309 \xe2\x80\xa2 (650) 555-1212 \xe2\x80\xa2 jstudent@stanford.edu\nEDUCATION\n9/XX-12/XX\t\nStanford University, Stanford, CA\n\t\x07BA in Economics; Honors Candidate in Economics. GPA: Major: 3.86/4.00, Cumulative: 3.78/4.00\n\t\x07Relevant Coursework: Econometrics, Multi-Variable Calculus, Micro and Macro Economic Analysis,\nEconomics and Public Policy, Imperfect Competition, Financial Economics, International Economics.\n9/XX-12/XX\t\n\t\n\nOxford University, Oxford, England\nCompleted tutorial on the Political Economy of Trade and Trade Agreements.\n\n\t\x07\nSophomore College: Participated in intensive seminar entitled \xe2\x80\x9cEconomic Thoughts of Plato and\nAristotle.\xe2\x80\x9d Academic work focused on economic ideas among major Greek philosophers, and also on\nassumptions behind modern economic theory. Culminated in a paper critiquing rational choice and\npreference ranking.\nEXPERIENCE\n6/XX-8/XX\t\nResearch Assistant, National Economic Research Associates (NERA), White Plains, NY\n\t\x07Worked with a team of four other researchers on cases relating to antitrust, intellectual property and\nlabor economics. Conducted quantitative and qualitative research, collected and analyzed data, creating\nand managing spreadsheets.\n\n5/XX-6/XX \t\nEconomics Tutor, Undergraduate Advising Center, Stanford, CA\n\t\x07Assisted students with understanding concepts and solving problems in micro and macro economics,\neconometrics and statistics. Organized review sessions and prepared practice problems for upcoming\nexams.\n7/XX-9/XX \t\nBusiness Intern, American International Group (AIG), New York, NY\n\t\x07Developed a business analysis on a foreign company, located in Sri Lanka, with which AIG had\nrecently formed a joint venture. Wrote a report on Sri Lanka\xe2\x80\x99s insurance sector, focusing on\nprivatization of insurance companies and on a recent merger between two insurance companies.\nLEADERSHIP\n4/XX-present\t\nStaff Editor, Undergraduate Journal of International Relations, Stanford, CA\n\t\x07Review and edit articles relating to capital inflows and international trade in emerging economies. Help\nwith distributing the journal to think tanks, academic institutions, and faculty and students at Stanford.\n5/XX-present \t\nProgram Director, SAT Success, Haas Center for Public Service, Stanford, CA\n\t\x07Coordinate all aspects of the tutoring program including recruitment of tutors and tutees. Organize\nevents to introduce high school students to SAT preparation and the college application process.\nConduct training sessions on tutoring the math and verbal sections of the SAT.\n1/XX-6/XX \t\nStaff Editor, Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy, Stanford, CA\n\t\x07Evaluated, edited and helped select and compile papers for Stanford\xe2\x80\x99s undergraduate philosophy\njournal, The Dualist. Focused on reviewing papers on political philosophy and ethics.\nSKILLS\nComputer: \t\nLanguage:\t\n\nProficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and FileMaker.\nProficient in speaking and writing French\n\nstudentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 3 1\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\n6/XX-8/XX \t\nSummer Analyst, Galleon Group, New York, NY\n\t\x07Assigned to track a group of technology companies for the New York based hedge fund, Galleon\nGroup. Worked with three other analysts in collecting and analyzing relevant financial statistics,\nPerformed qualitative research to form an assessment of the current status of the companies.\n\n\x0cSAMPLE ARTS ADMINISTRATION RESUME\nKenya Rios\n\nPO Box 12345\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford, CA 94309\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 650.123.4567\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 student@stanford.edu\nEDUCATION:\nStanford University\xe2\x80\x94Stanford, CA\t\n9/XX-present\nB.A. in American Studies with Mass Media & Consumer Culture focus, expected 6/XX - GPA: 3.7\nStanford-In-Paris Study Abroad Program\xe2\x80\x94Paris, France\t\nLanguage, literature and theatre/cinema courses taken\nRELATED EXPERIENCE:\nStanford Concert Network\xe2\x80\x94Stanford, CA\xe2\x80\x94Chief of Staff / Publicity Manager\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Liaison between Executive Board and general staff\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Lead meetings and planning of concert events\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Manage print and media relations, marketing and external promotions\nInphanyte Records\xe2\x80\x94Stanford, CA\xe2\x80\x94Executive Cabinet Member and Recording Artist\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Coordinate campus events to promote records and artists\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Write lyrics and work in studio recording and editing\n\n9/XX-12/XX\n\n4/XX-present\n\n11/XX-present\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nCulture Pub (French television syndicated series)\xe2\x80\x94Paris, France\xe2\x80\x94Research Intern\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Devised new system to catalogue and retrieve film stock\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Performed internet and archive research for upcoming specials\n\n10/XX-12/XX\n\nFender Center for the Performing Arts\xe2\x80\x94Corona, CA\xe2\x80\x94Programs Development Intern\t\n6/XX-8/XX\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Selected to be Arts for Youth Fellow by Stanford\xe2\x80\x99s Haas Center for Public Service\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Implemented three month marketing plan resulting in increase of center recognition and concert\nattendance\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Developed and designed music camp program for summer 20XX\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Produced and directed promotional video as part of Capital Expansion Campaign\nStudent Organizing Committee for the Arts\xe2\x80\x94Stanford, CA\xe2\x80\x94Selection Team Member\t\n1/XX-4/XX\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Chose artists and track listings for Stanford Soundtrack, Vol. 3 and developed record image\nStanford Student Enterprises\xe2\x80\x94Stanford, CA\xe2\x80\x94Account Executive, Advertising\t\n6/XX-9/XX\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Met and frequently exceeded weekly sales goals; twice chosen as employee of the term\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Designed several advertisements for clients and managed the accounts\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82\x07Identified leads and used persuasive communication skills to generate advertising prospects\nOTHER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES:\nVice President / Philanthropy Chair\xe2\x80\x94Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Stanford University\nProduction Intern\xe2\x80\x94Stanford Film Society short film: \xe2\x80\x9cSold America\xe2\x80\x9d\nCourse Instructor\xe2\x80\x94Modern French Cinema, Stanford University\nPeer Academic Advisor\xe2\x80\x94Stanford University\nVolunteer Dance Instructor\xe2\x80\x94Bay Area Boys and Girls Club\nWriter\xe2\x80\x94contribute to Womenspeak and Black Arts Quarterly publications, Stanford University\nSKILLS:\nTechnical: Drupal web design, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign\nLanguage: Proficient in French\n\n3 2 \xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford Career Development Center\n\n\x0cSAMPLE RESEARCH RESUME\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\nstudentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 3 3\n\n\x0cRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nSAMPLE POLICY RESUME\n\n3 4 \xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford Career Development Center\n\n\x0cSAMPLE PUBLIC SERVICE RESUME\n\nKelly T. Victory\n\nP.O Box 17742\xe2\x80\x83\xe2\x80\x83 Stanford, CA 94309\xe2\x80\x83\xe2\x80\x83 555.840.5749\xe2\x80\x83\xe2\x80\x83 kvictory@stanford.edu\nEducation:\n9/XX-6/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\nStanford University, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07B.A. degree in American Studies with a concentration in \xe2\x80\x9cUrban Society and Social Change\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Coursework includes political science, urban studies, sociology, psychology, writing, calculus, and\nSpanish\nPublic Service\nPeer Counselor, 24 Hour Crisis Hotline, Bridge Community Center, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Counseled students with regard to their personal and academic problems\n\n3/XX-4/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\nCo-Chair, 3rd Annual Stanford Dance Marathon, Stanford University, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Selected to lead organization, planning, and management of  philanthropic event\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Directed a team of 60 undergraduates\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Recruited a record 975 participants (up from 300)\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Raised over $215,000 (20XX event raised $58,000) for Partners In Health (nonprofit)\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Developed and maintained relationships with outside sponsors, such as Apple Inc. and Kaplan\n\n9/XX-4/XX \t\n\t\n\t\n\nSelection Officer, Volunteers in Latin America, Stanford University, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Designed and implemented the recruiting and application process\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Managed all advertisement, interview, and selection activities\n\n6/XX-9/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\nVolunteer, Volunteers in Latin America, Stanford Student Run Program, Quito, Ecuador\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Oversaw 30 children, ages 9-10, daily at a center for street children\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Created lesson plans, organized field trips and workshops\n\n\t\n9/XX-present\t\n\t\n\nLeadership\nResidential Assistant, Stanford University, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Work with a team of 5 other staff members to design and implement dorm programming activities\naround issues of mental health, academic resources, diversity, and career preparation\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Oversee the wellbeing of 260 residents\n\n\t\n9/XX-present \t\n\t\n\t\n\nTour Guide, Visitor Information Services, Stanford University, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Lead public and private tours with an emphasis on history and student life\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Operate front desk for Undergraduate Admissions which involves customer service and light\naccounting work\n\n9/XX-present \t\n\t\n\t\n\nMember, Stanford Women in Business Mentoring Program, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Learned about the business world through attendance at various panels and workshops\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Met monthly with Graduate School of Business mentor\n\n6/XX-8/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\nMarketing Intern, SearchRev Inc., Palo Alto, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Worked closely with the director of marketing to help increase brand awareness and drive revenue\nof this internet marketing start-up\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Oversaw trade-show planning and preparation\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Managed national ad campaigns\n\n9/XX-6/XX \t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\nKitchen Manager, Stanford University Student Organized Services, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Completed weekly grocery runs and managed $150,000 annual budget\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Communicated daily with chefs, in Spanish, regarding menu, supplies, and resident feedback\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Managed residents and planned house activities as a member of the staff\n\n9/XX-11/XX \t\n\t\n\nRegistration Team Leader, Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Worked as a member of a 60 person team to plan Reunion Homecoming\n\nAwards:\n4/XX\t\n\t\n\nDean of Students Outstanding Achievement Award\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Awarded annually to students who have significantly enriched the quality of student life on campus\n\nSkills:\t\x07Computer:\xe2\x80\x83 Mac and PC platforms; Excel, and PowerPoint; familiar with website development\nthrough HTML coding and JavaScript\n\t\nLanguages: Proficient in Spanish\n\nstudentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 3 5\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nExperience:\t\n9/XX-present \t\n\t\n\n\x0cSAMPLE HEALTH CAREER RESUME\nESPERANZA NICOLLY\nP.O. Box 13244\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford, CA 94309\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Mobile: 555-867-8297\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 enicolly@stanford.edu\nEducation\n\nStanford University, Stanford, CA\t\n\xe2\x80\x83 BA degree in Human Biology\n\nStanford in Berlin, Berlin, Germany\t\n\n9/XX - 6/XX\n3/XX - 6/XX\n\nHealth Research Experience\n\nResearch Intern, Robert Koch-Institut (RKI), Berlin, Germany\t\n6/XX - 9/XX\n\xe2\x80\x83\x07Conducted research in the Department for Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Unit for HIV/AIDS and STI.  Saw\nproject through from data entry to publication, on the topic of risk factors related to STI incidence in a German\nstudy population.  Completed statistical analysis and presented findings, in German, at a conference hosted by RKI.  \nCurrently seeking publication.\nResearcher, Water, Health, Environment: Childhood survival in Mozambique, Stanford, CA\t\n5/XX - 9/XX\n\xe2\x80\x83\x07Reviewed relevant studies to establish the relationship between water quality and other health-related risk\nfactors to the incidence of diarrhoeal diseases in Mozambique. Received a $5,500 grant from the Vice Provost of\nUndergraduate Education at Stanford University for research.\nHealth Leadership Experience\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nHead Teaching Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician Training, Stanford, CA\t\n6/XX - present\n\xe2\x80\x83\x07Plan, organize, and facilitate lesson plans in pre-hospital emergency care for 36-person year-long class designed to\ncertify students as Emergency Medical Technicians. Lead small group sessions for practical training of necessary\npatient skills. Responsible, within a team of 16 other Teaching Assistants, for developing and presenting lecture\nmaterial, writing quizzes and exams, and coordinating the application process for students and Teaching Assistants.\n\nDirector of Training, Stanford Emergency Medical Service, Stanford, CA\t\n6/XX - present\n\xe2\x80\x83\x07Coordinate training of new EMTs and recertification of current members. Act as on-call volunteer for campus\nand community events providing Basic Life Support as an EMT-B. Part of a team responsible for starting the\nEmergency Medical Service on Stanford University campus.  Helped develop a constitution, establish member\npolicies and procedures, and create Standard Operating Procedures.\n\nChair, Unite For Sight, Stanford Chapter, Stanford, CA\t\n2/XX - 3/XX\n\xe2\x80\x83\x07Conducted visual acuity tests and assisted patients in finding eye-care programs at local free clinic. Established\npartnerships with clinics and shelters for patient assessment. Established new chapter at Stanford.\nCampus Coordinator, Students for International Change, Stanford, CA\t\n7/XX- 6/XX\n\xe2\x80\x83\x07Organized and taught more than 20 volunteers in preparation for volunteerism in Tanzania. Prefield preparation\nsubjects included an introduction to objectives, culture and education systems, the ethics of volunteerism, intensive\nHIV-related biology, teaching principles, sex education, and social issues.\n\nVolunteer Teacher, Students for International Change, Valeska, Arusha, Tanzania\t\n6/XX - 7/XX\n\xe2\x80\x83\x07Taught HIV/AIDS education in a primary school with 250 students and in local community groups in a rural village\nof 1200.  Helped coordinate community days that included teaching, condom distribution, testing, and counseling.\nOther Experience\n\nPeer Counselor, Stanford University Career Development Center, Stanford, CA\t\n3/XX - present\n\xe2\x80\x83\x07Counsel students in their application for internships and on-campus positions. Advise on resumes and cover letters,\nand present workshops on career building.\nPresentations\n\n\xe2\x80\x83 Presented research at Stanford University\xe2\x80\x99s Program in Writing and Rhetoric Research Forum I and II\n\xe2\x80\x83 Presented at 5th Annual STI Conference hosted by Robert Koch-Institut\nAdditional Information\n\n\xe2\x80\x83 Languages: Proficient in German; working knowledge of Spanish and Swahili\n\xe2\x80\x83 Computer Skills: MS Office Suite, Macromedia Suite, EpiInfo, SPSS 15.0\n\xe2\x80\x83 Other experience: Autistic school teacher, vice-president and philanthropy director of Chi Omega Fraternity\n\n3 6 \xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford Career Development Center\n\n\x0cSAMPLE SCIENCE RESUME\nDANIEL O. KOH\ndokoh@stanford.edu\t\nEDUCATION\n9/XX-present\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\nEXPERIENCE\n\n650.555.1212\t\n\nP.O. Box 1234\t\n\nStanford, CA 94309\n\nStanford University, Stanford, CA.\nPursuing BA degree with Honors in Human Biology to be conferred June, 20XX. GPA: 3.72/4.00\n\x07Coursework: Biology, Immunology, Organic Chemistry, Pathogenesis, Calculus, Statistics, and\nEconomics\nPublications: On Research and Patenting \xc2\xa9 20XX Stanford Scientific Review\n\n11/XX-present\t\n\t\n\t\n\nInstitute for OneWorld Health-Health Policy Intern, San Francisco, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Assist UCSF Professor in researching and writing global pharmaceutical policy articles for publication\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Assess challenges of adherence to international standards when conducting clinical trials in developing\ncountries\n\n9/XX-present\t\n\t\n\nStanford University Center for Teaching and Learning-Oral Communication Tutor, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Instruct and coach 20 students to perfect their presentation style, in collaboration with Stanford\nProfessors\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Study effective public speaking methods and techniques for teaching those methods\n\n\t\n\nUnited States of America Department of State-Science and Technology Intern, Washington, DC\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 Recruited US Government scientists for worldwide Embassy Science Fellowships\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 Compiled information and briefed State Department officials for meeting with Vietnamese delegates\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Analyzed and articulated, in a classified report to the National Security Council, an international\nscience and technology dilemma in cooperation with two senior State Department employees\n\n6/XX-8/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\nAmigos de las Americas-Project Supervisor, Valle Region, Honduras\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Insured the health and safety of ten health workers in rural Honduran villages\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Worked cooperatively and lived with team of seven project staff members, responsible for 51\nvolunteers overall\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Implemented community-based healthy lifestyle projects while immersed as field volunteer in Paraguay, 6/\nXX-8/XX\n\n\t\n6/XX-8/XX\t\n\t\n\t\nACTIVITIES\n4/XX-present\t\n\t\n\t\n9/XX-present\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n3/XX-11/XX\t\n\t\n\t\nAWARDS\n\t\n\t\nADDITIONAL\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\nRobinson & Wood, Inc.-Legal Assistant, San Jose, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Conducted legal research focusing on five civil litigation cases; wrote reports for attorneys based on\nthat research\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Contacted expert witnesses and met with clients to gather information\nStanford Alumni Mentoring-Student Management Team, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Collaborate with a team and outside firm to design innovative mentoring software for Stanford students and\nalumni\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Advocate program to students, alumni and school administrators to ensure participation and financial\nsupport\nStanford Scientific Review-CFO and Staff Writer, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Research and write articles examining patents on biotechnology products by universities and private\ncompanies\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Expand annual operating budget from $3,000 to $18,000 by spearheading funding campaign\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Recruit and structure advisory board of Stanford professors, including current editor-in-chief of Science\nmagazine\nStanford Affordable Hearing Aid Startup-Entrepreneur and Business Developer, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Collaborate with doctors, professionals and peers to develop and market an innovative hearing solution\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Edit final business report and deliver presentation to investors, professors, and professionals\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Stanford Center for Latin American Studies Service Fellowship for Honduran Youth Leadership\nproject, 5/XX\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x071st Place, Intel Int\xe2\x80\x99l Science and Engineering Fair and Grand Prize at the Silicon Valley Science Fair, 5/XX\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Computer: Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, WordPerfect, DreamWeaver, PhotoShop\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Proficient speaking and reading Spanish\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \xe2\x80\x82 \x07Interests include social entrepreneurship, travel, academic advising, public speaking, biking, and\nswimming\n\nstudentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 3 7\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\n6/XX-8/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\x0cSAMPLE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS RESUME\n\nJOSHUA XAVIER\nPO Box 90484, Stanford, CA 94309\t\n\njxavier@stanford.edu \t\n\n650.555.3999\n\nEDUCATION\nStanford University, Stanford, CA\t\nB.A. International Relations, with Honors. Minor: Languages. GPA 3.5/4.0\n\n9/XX - 6/XX\n\nStanford at Sea, Stanford Hopkins Marine Station, Monterey Bay, CA \t\n\n4/XX - 6/XX\n\nStanford in Paris Program, Paris, France\t\n\n9/XX - 3/XX\n\nRESEARCH/ANALYTICAL EXPERIENCE\nHonors Thesis Research, Baja California, M\xc3\xa9xico, and Stanford, CA\t\n6/XX - present\nAssess sustainability vs. development issues in energy production, salt production, and tourism. Compile model on effective\nstrategies in large-scale development proposal and opposition.\nResearcher, M\xc3\xa9decins Sans Fronti\xc3\xa8res, France, Conakry, Republic of Guinea, and Stanford, CA\t\n1/XX - present\nEvaluate decision making and donor/recipient country relations in emergency relief organization. Coordinate fieldwork\nindependently.\nResearcher, Stanford/NSF Biocomplexity Project, Baja California Sur, M\xc3\xa9xico, and Stanford, CA\t\n6/XX - present\nDesign research surveys for Mexico\xe2\x80\x99s most productive fishing cooperatives. Collaborate with scientists and fishermen to refine\ninterview process for future research.\nResearcher, Stanford Hopkins Marine Station, Republic of Kiritbati, Palmyra Atoll, Monterey Bay, CA\t\n4/XX - 6/XX\nMonitored trophic cascades in reef ecosystems. Identified and size-estimated 25 different species of herbivorous fish. Surveyed\nover 3,000 square meters of reef from different islands with varying fishing gradients.\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nResearcher, Stanford Affordable Hearing Project, Stanford, CA\t\n4/XX - 6/XX\nCalculated need of hearing aid devices for low-income population in Bay Area. Conducted empathy work and identified gaps in\nMedicare and Medicaid. Generated business plan presentation to donors.\nLEADERSHIP/TEAMWORK EXPERIENCE\nResidential Assistant, Yost House (Dorm), Stanford CA\t\n9/XX - present\nManage staff of seven in 60-student dormitory. Plan events aimed at promoting Spanish and Portuguese language and culture.\nTutor, Center for Teaching and Learning, Stanford, CA\t\nCounsel peers in Spanish Literature and Composition courses and French language.\n\n9/XX - present\n\nPolicy Assistant, International Chamber of Commerce, Paris, France\t\n1/XX - 3/XX\nAssembled data retention agency database and telecom liberalization policy paper. Prepared VoIP technology memorandum in\nFrench. Liaison for Latin American National Committees and Paris Secretariat.\nPayson-Treat Cross-Cultural Fellow, Volunteers in Asia, Stanford, CA \t\n11/XX - 9/XX\nDeveloped 2 week series of events on American Culture for visiting Japanese students. Traveled to Asia on cultural exchange.\nIntern, The Getty Center, Los Angeles, CA\t\nSupported logistics operations at Museum and Grounds Department.\n\n6/XX - 8/XX\n\nTour Guide, Stanford Visitor Information Services, Stanford, CA\t\n9/XX - 6/XX\nLed public and private tours through Stanford University campus with emphasis on history, traditions and student life.\nInterpreter/Volunteer, Genesis Expeditions, Ensenada, M\xc3\xa9xico\t\nMediated relations between non-profit directors, orphanage officials, and construction managers.\nOTHER ACTIVITIES\nBass, Stanford Symphonic Chorus\t\nAthlete, Stanford Canoe and Kayak Team. Medaled in USACK Collegiate Nationals, Atlanta, GA 05/XX\t\n\n6/XX - 6/XX\n\n9/XX - present\n12/XX - present\n\nSKILLS\nLanguages: Native Spanish speaker. Fluent in English, French. Conversational Portuguese.\nTechnical: HTML and JavaScript, MS Office, working knowledge of PhotoShop.\nInterests: Extensive travel in Mexico, Asia, Europe and South America. Rock climber, scuba diver (NAUI certified)\n\n3 8 \xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford Career Development Center\n\n\x0cSAMPLE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RESUME\n\nGui-Ping (Gwen) Zhou\n\n659 Escondido Road, Apt. 16E \xe2\x80\xa2 Stanford CA 94305 \xe2\x80\xa2 (650) 555-5555 \xe2\x80\xa2 istudent@stanford.edu\nObjective\n\t\nEducation\n9/XX-6/XX \t\n\t\n\t\n\nTo obtain a position as Product Manager or New Product Strategist in the solar industry.\n\n\t\n\nStanford University, Stanford, CA\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07M.S. Management Science and Engineering\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Coursework: Strategies in Innovation, New Product Introduction, Technology and Society;\nStrategic Marketing (Winter Quarter)\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07GPA: 3.6/4.0\n\n8/XX \xe2\x80\x93 5/XX \t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\nSwiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland\nLicence (M.S. degree), with Honors, Materials Science and Engineering\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Coursework:  Nanofabrication, Semiconductor Devices, MEMS, Renewable Energy\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07GPA: 9.2/10\n\nExperience\n6/XX-8/XX \t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n8/XX \xe2\x80\x93 5/XX \t\n\n6/XX-8/XX \t\n(summers) \t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\nLeadership\n8/XX \xe2\x80\x93 5/XX\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\nI\x07 ndependent Researcher (Honors Thesis), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology), Zurich,\nSwitzerland\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Conducted extensive literature review to assess competing solar energy technologies.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Estimated and compared projected efficiency limits and cost per generated kilowatt-hour\nof photovoltaic and solar-thermal configurations.\nResearch Assistant, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Characterized electrical and optical properties of amorphous and polycrystalline silicon\nphotovoltaic devices.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Automated test apparatus, reducing data collection time from 2 hours to 20 minutes.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Assisted fabrication of photovoltaic devices with 50-nm dimensions in a Class 10\nnano-fabrication facility.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Became familiar with ion beam deposition and directional etching.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Helped empirically identify and document process parameters for depositing a new type of\npassivation layer.\n\x07Founder/President, Chinese Students Association, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology\n(ETH), Zurich, Switzerland\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Founded organization to support Chinese students and to promote cultural awareness.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Surveyed students and university officials to assess the need for and to clarify the club\xe2\x80\x99s\nmission.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Persuaded Dean of Student Life to allocate seed funding to launch the club.\n\nAdditional Information\n\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Languages:  fluent in English (TOEFL 273/300) and French; native speaker of Mandarin;\nbasic skills in German\n\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Computer: PC, Word, Excel, Access, Stata 5.0\n\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Travel: Europe, Asia, Central and North America\n\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83 \x07Interests: Skiing, mountain biking, playing piano, listening to jazz\n\nstudentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 3 9\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\n\t\n\t\n\nTechnology Intern, National Solar Technology Institute, Beijing, China\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Translated honors thesis from French to Mandarin.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Expanded assessment of technologies to include installation and operating costs specific to\nChina and to meet varied forecasts of China\xe2\x80\x99s expanding energy needs.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Co-authored report and executive summary for Ministry of Energy officials.\n\n\x0cSAMPLE ENGINEERING RESUME\nJulia Eng-Bachelor\n\n563 Salvatierra Walk \xe2\x80\xa2 Stanford, CA 94305 \xe2\x80\xa2 (650) 723-0000 \xe2\x80\xa2 SUId@stanford.edu\n\n________________________________ \xe2\x80\x82Objective\xe2\x80\x82 _______________________________\nTo obtain a hands-on position developing and optimizing robots and automated production systems\n\n________________________________\xe2\x80\x82 Education\xe2\x80\x82 _______________________________\nStanford University, Stanford, CA - B.S. in Mechanical Engineering \t\n\xe2\x80\x83\xe2\x80\x83 Major GPA: 3.7/4.0\xe2\x80\x83\xe2\x80\x83 Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0\n\nexpected 20xx\n\nStanford in Berlin, Germany \xe2\x80\x93 studied German language, history and culture \t\n\nSpring 20xx\n\n___________________________ \xe2\x80\x82Relevant Coursework\xe2\x80\x82 __________________________\n\t\n\t\n\nRobotics\t\nMachine Vision\t\n\nMechatronics\t\nProduct Design\t\n\nControl Systems\nMachines and Society\n\n________________________________ \xe2\x80\x82 Projects\xe2\x80\x82 _______________________________\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nIntegrated Compliant Arm-Wrist Robot\t\nSpring 20xx\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Worked on a team to simulate and program an existing robot with 6 degrees of freedom\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Empirically determined the acceptable gripping pressures for objects of differing shape, weight,\nand surface texture\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Successfully trained robot to pick up and manipulate a delicate wineglass without damaging it\nThrow & Catch Robots\t\nWinter 20xx\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Trained twin robots to repeatedly throw and catch a tennis ball\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Worked on a three-person team to simulate and develop the motion and control algorithms\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Led the team in rendering and fine-tuning the algorithms into C++\n\n_______________________________ \xe2\x80\x82 Experience\xe2\x80\x82 _______________________________\nEngineering Intern, Siemens AG, Munich, Germany\t\nSummer 20xx\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Provided drafting and engineering support at a plant manufacturing drives and motors\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Updated and maintained electro-mechanical drawings and documentation\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Adhered to best-practice protocols for document control\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Observed factory operations employing precision robots and machine vision\n\n________________________________ \xe2\x80\x82Activities\xe2\x80\x82 _______________________________\nSocial Chair, Sigma Delta Tau Sorority\t\n20xx - present\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Led committee that planned and organized monthly events for all 50 women in the house\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Organized a successful benefit dinner that exceeded fundraising goal (>$5000)\nTour Guide, Stanford University\t\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x83\x07Polished public speaking skills while conducting three campus tours per week\n\n20xx - present\n\n_________________________________ \xe2\x80\x82Skills\xe2\x80\x82 _ _______________________________\nDesign: \t\nProgramming: \t\nFabrication:\t\nLanguages: \t\n\nSolidWorks\nMatlab, C/C++, Java, HTML\nCNC mill, lathe, brazing\nGerman (conversational)\n\n__________________________\xe2\x80\x82 Professional Affiliations\xe2\x80\x82 _________________________\nASME \xe2\x80\xa2 Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society \xe2\x80\xa2 Society of Women Engineers\n\n4 0 \xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford Career Development Center\n\n\x0cSAMPLE ELECTRONIC RESUME\nAUDREY CRENSHAW\nP.O. Box 12345\nStanford, CA 94309\n650.497.1234\nstudent@stanford.edu\nOBJECTIVE\nSummer intern position focusing on software development\nEDUCATION\nStanford University, Stanford, CA\nBachelor of Science, Computer Science, expected June 20XX\nCoursework: Java, C, LISP, programming paradigms and\nalgorithms, databases, and artificial intelligence\n\nEmailing Resumes\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07Don\xe2\x80\x99t forget to include a cover\nletter in the body of the email.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07When emailing resume files,\nname them so the employer can\neasily identify it as your resume.\nLast name, followed by first name\nand the word \xe2\x80\x9cresume\xe2\x80\x9d is most\nhelpful.\n\nCOMPUTER SKILLS\nC, Java, LISP, Perl, VisualBASIC, Oracle, PL/SQL, ODL/OQL,\nXML, SQL/CLI, PSM, UNIX, Linux, HTML Web page design,\nDreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash,\nPhotoshop, GoLive, Illustrator,\nAcrobat, FileMakerPro, Lotus Notes Databases\n\nAdobe Systems, Adobe Solutions Network, San Jose, CA\nDatabase Intern, 6/20XX-9/20XX\n* Set up and maintained JSP web pages for connectivity to MySQL databases\n* Redesigned and maintained related FileMakerPro, Lotus Notes, and Oracle databases with team of two\nengineers\nCity of Orange, Orange, CA\nCivil Engineering Intern, Summers 20XX-20XX\n* Assisted with organizing road design plans\nHONORS/AWARDS\nBausch and Lomb Achievement Award\nNational Society of Women Engineers Award\nVOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE\nYouth Science Center, Teacher\xe2\x80\x99s Aide\nCampaign for Congress, Volunteer\nCampaign for City Council, Volunteer\nACTIVITIES and INTERESTS\nSociety of Women Engineers\nIllustration, Writing Poetry\n\nOptical Scanning\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07Optical or electronic scanning technology\nallows organizations to handle large\namounts of information on incoming job\napplicants by scanning resumes for key\nwords which indicate skills, education\nand knowledge areas the employer is\nseeking. Your resume is scanned into the\ncomputer as an image. Optical character\nrecognition (OCR) sorts the image into\nrecognizable letters, words and symbols.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07Left-justify all text and avoid using\nunderlining, italics, bullets, bold, and\ncolumns.\n\nstudentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 4 1\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nEXPERIENCE\nCareer Development Center, Stanford University, Stanford CA\nComputer Technician and Programmer, 10/20XX-present\n* Set up and maintain JSP server for connectivity to FileMakerPro databases\n* Help design and maintain center website\n\n\x0cSAMPLE REFERENCE LIST\nREFERENCES FOR JOHN AVILA\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nDr. Jan Smith\nDepartment of Biological Sciences\nStanford University\nStanford, CA 94305\n650-555-3218\njans@stanford.edu\nRelationship: professor\nMr. Jerome Titan\nSenior Scientist\nGenentech\n1204 Lloyd St.\nSouth San Francisco, CA 94080\n650-555-2222\njtitan@genentech.com\nRelationship: past internship supervisor\nMs. Vanessa James\nStore Manager\nThe Gap\n1999 Main St.\nSan Francisco, CA 94105\n415-555-3333\nVanessa@thegap.com\nRelationship: past supervisor\n\n4 2 \xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 Stanford Career Development Center\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07References should be listed on a\nseparate sheet of paper.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07Typically, references are requested\nat the point you are considered a\nfinalist for the position.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07It is important to contact your\nreferences prior to submitting their\nnames to potential employers.\n\n\x0cCOVER LETTERS\n\nThe cover letter provides you with an opportunity to introduce yourself and state your objective, personalize\nyour resume, and highlight information that addresses the needs and interests of the employer. Bear in mind\nthat letters you write not only convey your interest and qualifications, but also give the employer an opportunity\nto observe your attentiveness to detail, spelling, grammar, and the overall quality of your written communication.\nFlaws in your letters will often be interpreted as flaws in your qualifications.\n\nAddress\nCity, ST Zip Code\nDate\nName\nTitle\nCompany/Organization Name\nAddress\nCity, ST Zip Code\nDear Mr./Ms. Last Name:\nOpening Paragraph:\nWhat is your intent in writing this letter? What position are you\napplying for and how did you learn about it?\nBriefly introduce yourself, your major, and the degree anticipated.\nIf you are aware of a specific opening, refer to it. If you are not\naware of a specific position, state your area of interest. This\nparagraph can also be used to refer to the individual who\nrecommended that you contact the organization, or other factors\nthat prompted you to write. If possible, convey why you are\ninterested in the organization and anything you know about their\nproduct or service.\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07Resumes are only as good as the\nletter accompanying them. So\nmake sure that you spend some\ntime on your letter and direct it to\nthe appropriate person.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07What you write and how you write\nit tells potential employers a great\ndeal about your professionalism,\ncompetence, and personality.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07In a job search aimed at business and professional circles,\nproper procedures and communication etiquette are important.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 \x07A cover letter should entice an\nemployer to want to take action\non your resume. It should\npersuade the employer to invite\nyou for a job interview.\n\nThird Paragraph:\nWhat is your plan of action? Do you want to follow up with a phone call or do you want them to contact\nyou?\nClose your letter by stating that you would like to discuss employment opportunities or other information\nwith the individual and that you will call to follow up on your letter. This demonstrates your initiative and\nfollow-through and will help you maintain some control of your efforts.\nOther points that can be made in the last paragraph:\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Express your willingness to provide additional information\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 State a specific time when you will follow up by phone or email\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Let them know if and when you are going to visit their area\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82 Thank the person receiving your letter for their time and interest\nMost importantly, remember to address the cover letter to a person. If you do not have a name, call the\ndepartment or human resources to find out to whom your letter should be addressed. As a last resort,\naddress your letter to the personnel manager, hiring manager, or recruiting representative.\n\nstudentaffairs.stanford.edu/cdc\xe2\x80\x82\xe2\x80\x82 4 3\n\nRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nSecond Paragraph:\nWhat are your qualifications? Why do you want to work for this organization? What would you enjoy\ndoing for them? Sell yourself and be brief. Whet the employer\xe2\x80\x99s appetite so that he/she will want to read\nyour resume and schedule an interview.\nDescribe highlights from your background that would be of greatest interest to the organization. Focus on\nskills, activities, accomplishments, and past experience you can contribute to the organization and its work.\nIf possible, demonstrate that you know something about the organization and industry/field. Use action\nverbs that describe relevant skills and expertise you can contribute. Mention specific knowledge you may\nhave such as computer applications, foreign languages, lab techniques, writing and editing capabilities.\nYou are attempting to create a match or \xe2\x80\x9cnotion of fit\xe2\x80\x9d between the employer\xe2\x80\x99s hiring needs and your\ninterests, experience, and skills.\n\n\x0cRESUMES/COVER LETTERS\n\nTIPS FOR CREATING AN EFFECTIVE\nCOVER LETTER\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Collect your thoughts. Your ideas may not come out logically or\nsequentially, but write them down. Don\xe2\x80\x99t judge and evaluate,\nsimply collect them.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\xe2\x80\x82\x07Spend time on your letter. As the adage goes, \xe2\x80\x9cWith part-time\neffort, yo