b'Resumes and Cover Letters\nWith Samples\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nA Resume and Cover Letter - Your Marketing Team\nGetting Started on Your Resume\nWriting a Resume Employers Will Read\nSections of a Resume\nMaking Your Resume Attractive and Easy to Read\nAction Verb List\nCover Letters - The First Impression\nFraming Your Story - Questions to Guide Your Cover Letter\nCover Letter Format\nEmailing Covers Letters and Resumes\nHow the Lazarus Center Can Help\nCover Letter Format\nSample Resumes, Cover Letters, and Position Descriptions\n\nSmith College Lazarus Center for Career Development\nwww.smith.edu/lazaruscenter\n413-585-2582\nlazarus@smith.edu\nRev 08/15\n\n\x0cA Resume and Cover Letter\xe2\x80\x94Your Marketing Team\nEffective resumes and cover letters are essential partners in your job or internship search. The cover letter\nintroduces you and your resume to the reader, and the resume gives a more complete overview of your\nexperience and qualifications. Together, these important marketing tools show where the match is between\nyou and the position description and determine if you\xe2\x80\x99ll be interviewed.\nYour resume and cover letter must be geared to your audience. Before you start writing:\nAssess yourself. Know what skills and experience you bring to the table. Come talk!\nResearch the field so you can use its keywords in your resume and cover letters, important whether\nyour docs are being scanned by computer or read by a person. Consult our guide, Your Job Search.\nAnalyze the description of position for which you\xe2\x80\x99re applying. Notice the key skills and competencies the employer\nseeks. Identify specific examples in your resume that match these qualifications and stress these in your letter.\nGuidelines on cover letter writing begin on page 6.\n\nGetting Started on Your Resume\nWhether writing your first resume or updating a previous one, it may help to begin with a master list of all\nyour jobs, internships, campus and community activities, special courses and projects, schools attended,\ninterests, travel, and skills. All this will not end up in your final resume, but you want to be sure you don\xe2\x80\x99t leave\nout anything important. A professional resume is likely very different from your college application version.\nLength\nOne page is standard for most fields and for most students and recent graduates. This is especially important\nfor business, technology, or communications firms (advertising or publishing, for example). Employers in many\nother fields appreciate a concise and attractive one-page resume.\nA longer resume is appropriate for certain applicants and fields. For teaching, a two-page resume is\nacceptable if you have significant related experience. For fellowships, grants, or research jobs, you may need a\nCurriculum Vitae, or C.V. A resume for federal jobs is often longer than one page. Speak with a career advisor if\nyou have any questions about what format is appropriate for your needs.\nFormat\nAvoid templates or resume wizards. Your goal is to have your resume stand out in a positive way, and\ntemplate resumes often appear identical to those of many other applicants.\nArrange your education and experience in reverse chronological order, present to past. This lets your reader\neasily see your current and recent background. You may also use categories relevant to your audience, for\nexample, Public Relations Experience, Laboratory Experience, and so forth.\nSome fields require specialized resume formats. A C.V. may be needed for research, science positions, or\nfellowships. For C.V. guidelines, please see Curriculum Vitae for Academic or Research Roles. Acting,\nperformance, or studio arts majors should consult Resumes for Actors and Artists. Note that many U.S.\nemployers asking for a C.V. may actually want a resume.\n2\n\n\x0cWriting a Resume Employers Will Read\nUse action verb phrases to describe your experiences. Instead of \xe2\x80\x9cResponsibilities included training staff\xe2\x80\x9c say\n\xe2\x80\x9cTrained five new staff.\xe2\x80\x9d A list of action verbs is on page 5.\nBe concise; omit personal pronouns and \xe2\x80\x9ca,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9can,\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cthe\xe2\x80\x9d whenever possible. Instead of \xe2\x80\x9cI created and\nmaintained a database using Excel,\xe2\x80\x9d say \xe2\x80\x9cCreated and maintained database using Excel.\xe2\x80\x9d\nStress accomplishments and results; quantify your results when appropriate. For example:\nDraft #1: Waited tables. Opened and closed restaurant.\nDraft #2: Provided customer service to patrons of high-traffic caf\xc3\xa9. Opened and closed restaurant.\nDraft #3: Provided quality customer service to patrons of high-traffic caf\xc3\xa9, serving up to 100 meals\nduring busy lunch and dinner shifts. Developed loyal return clientele. Selected by manager over more\nexperienced wait staff to open and close restaurant. Totaled up to $200 in tips per shift.\nCreate different resumes for different audiences. All fields have different keywords and expectations of\nresumes. If possible, have it reviewed by a professional in your field as well as the Lazarus Center.\nMake it clear. Avoid confusing acronyms and abbreviations. Instead of S.O.S., say \xe2\x80\x9cService Organizations of\nSmith.\xe2\x80\x9d It\xe2\x80\x99s OK to use postal abbreviations for states, but be consistent.\n\nSections of a Resume\nNAME. Put it at the top, centered or flush left. Use caps, bold, and a larger font to make it stand out.\nCONTACT INFORMATION. List your current address, phone, and email on one line (saves space) or blocked.\nAlso list a permanent or forwarding address if it\xe2\x80\x99s in your search region.\nOBJECTIVE (optional). We suggest you omit an objective from your resume and state it in your cover letter.\nSUMMARY or PROFILE (optional). More experienced applicants may begin with a summary geared to the\nreader. For example: Five years communications and marketing experience in non-profit sector. Skilled\nresearcher, writer, and editor. Excellent public speaking and workshop facilitation skills. Strong fundraising\nbackground with special expertise in grant writing. Experience recruiting, training, and motivating volunteers.\n\nEDUCATION generally comes first for students and recent grads. From present to past, list school, location,\ndegree, date awarded or expected, major, minor, and concentration. Study away, other degrees, thesis, related\ncourses, projects, and research papers may be included. GPA is required for finance or consulting but optional\nfor other fields. If your combined SAT is 2100+, we suggest including it on a finance resume. List major and\ncumulative GPA if you like.\nHigh school experience is often included by first years and sophomores. Others may include it if relevant, for\nexample, if you\xe2\x80\x99re searching in the region where you attended high school or if you had significant high school\nexperience related to your objective.\nHONORS and AWARDS, if you have them, may go under Education or as a separate category.\n\n3\n\n\x0cSKILLS can include languages, computer or lab skills, equipment use, and other skills relevant to your reader.\nInclude skills under Education or as a separate category. Add relevant licensing and certifications.\nEXPERIENCE can include jobs, internships, volunteering, extracurricular activities, and course projects. From\npresent to past, list title, organization, location, and dates. (Put organizations first, titles second if you like, but\ndo so consistently.) Use specific titles such as \xe2\x80\x9cAdministrative Intern,\xe2\x80\x9d rather than \xe2\x80\x9cIntern,\xe2\x80\x9d if your supervisor\napproves. Choose headers stressing experience in your target field, for example, Museum Experience.\nADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (also called Supporting Experience) is an optional category for content you\xe2\x80\x99d like to\ninclude but is less directly relevant to your reader. You may use a second heading as described above.\nACTIVITIES, INTERESTS, SKILLS, TRAVEL, AFFILIATIONS. Choose headings that work for the rest of your\ncontent. Be specific. Say \xe2\x80\x9cEnjoy modern British fiction\xe2\x80\x9d rather than \xe2\x80\x9cEnjoy reading.\xe2\x80\x9d Listing memberships that\nreveal your race, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or gender identity may encourage or\ndiscourage employers from interviewing you. Feel free to consult a career advisor about your resume content.\nDO NOT INCLUDE the statement \xe2\x80\x9cReferences Available on Request.\xe2\x80\x9d Instead, prepare a separate page titled\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cReferences for Your Name\xe2\x80\x9d with your references\xe2\x80\x99 names, titles, and contact info (with permission) to send if\nrequested. Personal statistics (age, height, weight) and a photograph are only appropriate for a performance\nresume. Marital status is never included on a resume.\nINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WISHING TO WORK IN THE US should use their Smith address and/or a US\naddress if you have one rather than an international address. Do not include your current visa status or\ncountry of citizenship. It is illegal for employers to ask about these topics in the US, though they may ask\nwhether you have work authorization or will require visa sponsorship in the future. If you are a Permanent\nResident we suggest including this in a final \xe2\x80\x9cActivities and Additional Background\xe2\x80\x9d section. Questions? Please\nsee a career advisor about your resume and the international student advisor about work status regulations.\n\nMaking Your Resume Attractive and Easy to Read\nSelect a font size and style that are easy to read. We suggest 10-12 point size in familiar fonts such as Arial,\nTimes New Roman, or Garamond. Try a slightly larger font for headings and name.\nAdjust the margins to fit your content. 1.0\xe2\x80\x9d margins are typical, but not a strict requirement.\nUse capital letters, bold type, italics, underlining, bullets, and spacing for emphasis.\nBe consistent with spacing, dates, punctuation, and order of information. Details matter!\nProofread your resume carefully. Don\xe2\x80\x99t rely on spell check. Misspellings, grammar and punctuation errors,\nand inconsistencies make a poor first impression. You may not be asked for an interview as a result.\nFor hard copy resumes, use bond paper (24 # weight is suggested) in white, cream, or gray. Use the same\npaper for your letters and get matching envelopes. If using a watermarked paper, get the mark right-side up.\nUse a letter quality printer with a fresh cartridge.\nKeep your resume polished and up-to-date. Revise it as you gain new experiences or change directions. The\neffort you put into this important marketing tool will be time well spent.\n.\n\n4\n\n\x0cAction Verb List\nThe verbs listed below are only a few of the many you can use in describing your experience and\naccomplishments. Make sure you have an action verb for each entry in your resume\'s \xe2\x80\x9cExperience\xe2\x80\x9d section.\naccelerated\n\nconceived\n\nencouraged\n\ninterpreted\n\nproduced\n\nsimplified\n\naccomplished\n\nconducted\n\nenlisted\n\nintroduced\n\nprogrammed\n\nsolved\n\nachieved\n\ndelegated\n\nestablished\n\nlaunched\n\npromoted\n\nspecialized\n\nadapted\n\ndemonstrated\n\nestimated\n\nled\n\nproposed\n\nstimulated\n\nadjusted\n\ndesigned\n\nevaluated\n\nlectured\n\nproved\n\nstreamlined\n\naided\n\ndetermined\n\nexamined\n\nlisted\n\nprovided\n\nstructured\n\nallocated\n\ndeveloped\n\nexpanded\n\nmaintained\n\nran\n\nsubstituted\n\namplified\n\ndevised\n\nexpedited\n\nmanaged\n\nreceived\n\nsuggested\n\nanalyzed\n\ndevoted\n\nextended\n\nmodified\n\nrecommended\n\nsummarized\n\nanswered\n\ndiagnosed\n\nfabricated\n\nmolded\n\nreconciled\n\nsupervised\n\napplied\n\ndiagrammed\n\nfocused\n\nmonitored\n\nrecorded\n\nsupported\n\nappointed\n\ndirected\n\nforecast\n\nmotivated\n\nrecruited\n\nsystematized\n\napproved\n\ndistributed\n\nfortified\n\nnegotiated\n\nreduced\n\nteamed\n\narbitrated\n\ncollaborated\n\nfounded\n\nobserved\n\nre-established\n\ntrained\n\narranged\n\nconstructed\n\ngenerated\n\noperated\n\nregulated\n\ntreated\n\nassisted\n\nconsulted\n\nguided\n\norchestrated\n\nrehearsed\n\ntutored\n\nassumed\n\ncontracted\n\nhandled\n\norganized\n\nreinforced\n\nunified\n\nattained\n\ncontrived\n\nharmonized\n\noriented\n\nrenegotiated\n\nupdated\n\naugmented\n\ncontrolled\n\nheaded\n\noriginated\n\nreorganized\n\nused\n\nawarded\n\ncooperated\n\nimplemented\n\noversaw\n\nreported\n\nutilized\n\nbegan\n\ncoordinated\n\nimproved\n\noverhauled\n\nresearched\n\nvolunteered\n\nbrought\n\ncounseled\n\nincorporated\n\nparticipated\n\nreshaped\n\nwidened\n\nbuilt\n\ncreated\n\nincreased\n\nperformed\n\nrestored\n\nwrote\n\ncalculated\n\ndealt\n\ninfluenced\n\npersuaded\n\nrevamped\n\ncatalogued\n\ndefined\n\ninitiated\n\nplanned\n\nreviewed\n\nchaired\n\nedited\n\ninspected\n\npinpointed\n\nrevised\n\ncompared\n\neffected\n\ninstalled\n\nprepared\n\nscheduled\n\ncompiled\n\neliminated\n\ninstituted\n\npresented\n\nselected\n\ncompleted\n\nemployed\n\ninstructed\n\npreserved\n\nset up\n\n5\n\n\x0cCover Letters: The First Impression\nAn employer\xe2\x80\x99s first impression of you is often your cover letter, so it must engage their attention quickly and\nconvince them to take the time to read your resume. Your cover letter needs to show what makes you a great\nfit for the position. It is not sufficient to say you have the skills required for the position or are interested in it.\nFirst, research the field and organization. Go beyond the website\xe2\x80\x94use press releases, journal/news articles,\nannual reports, Google, LexisNexis, and informational interviews with alums and others. Knowledge of the\norganization shows your initiative and enthusiasm for working there.\nReview the job description; notice the skills sought and field-specific terms used. Identify specific examples\nfrom your resume that demonstrate how you\xe2\x80\x99ve used the skills the employer wants. Stress accomplishments\nand results rather than simply listing your day-to-day responsibilities.\nWhenever possible, address your letter to an actual person, not "To Whom it May Concern." Phone or\nemail to get the recipient\xe2\x80\x99s name and title if it\xe2\x80\x99s not included in the position description. If you can\'t get a\nname, use a title such as "Dear Director" or "Dear Internship Coordinator."\nThe cover letter is a sample of your writing and communication skills. It must be clear, concise, and free of\nspelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. Keep it simple. Dense, academic language or slang are\ninappropriate\xe2\x80\x94this is a business letter.\nTailor each cover letter. Employers may receive dozens or even hundreds of applications for any given\nposition. Careful research, relevant examples, and specific reasons why this position and this organization\ninterest you will help distinguish your application.\n\nFraming Your Story: Questions to Guide Your Cover Letter\nUse the following to generate content for your cover letter. Though it need not answer every question, a\ngreat letter will address many of these items and show you\xe2\x80\x99ve considered the others:\nWhy are you interested in this position? This organization? This field/industry?\nFor what position are you applying?\nWhat do you know about the organization, its work, clients/customers/products that especially\ninterests you?\nWhat do you feel distinguishes this organization from its peers?\nWhat specific skills and knowledge is the employer seeking for this position?\nHow have your prior experiences influenced your interest in this position/organization/field?\nIn what ways have your accomplishments during your prior experiences (extracurricular, volunteer,\nwork, other) prepared you to excel in this position?\nWhat aspects of your academic experience will help you succeed in this position?\nCompared to other applicants, how might you be uniquely qualified for the position?\nHow will the organization benefit from hiring you?\nHaving difficulty answering any of these questions? Revisiting the job description, further research, and\nclarifying your skills and interests may help.\n6\n\n\x0cCover Letter Format\nUse standard business letter format for your letter. Refer to the following page for guidelines on address\nformat, greeting and closing, and spacing.\nA cover letter should be no more than one page. Keep the paragraphs short and easy to read. Use a 10-12\npoint font size in the same font style as your resume. Set the margins so the letter is visually balanced on the\npage (1\xe2\x80\x9d is standard). For hard copy applications, use matching resume-weight paper and envelopes, and sign\nyour letter in black ink. If using stationery with a watermark, be sure it is facing the correct way.\n\nEmailing Cover Letters and Resumes\nAlways follow an employer\xe2\x80\x99s preference when emailing your resume and cover letter. If you don\xe2\x80\x99t know an\nemployer\xe2\x80\x99s preference, send your resume and letter as attached PDFs labeled with your name (ex: Jane Doe\nresume.). In the subject line say \xe2\x80\x9cResume and cover letter for children\xe2\x80\x99s trade division editorial assistant\nposition (#498).\xe2\x80\x9d\nIf sending your letter as an attachment, make the email message short:\nDear Ms. Nunez:\nI am a senior English major at Smith College with administrative and publications experience\ninterested in the children\xe2\x80\x99s trade division editorial assistant position (#498) advertised on\nbookjobs.com. The attached cover letter and resume provide details about my background and\nstrong interest in Cricket Hill Press.\nPlease let me know if you have difficulty opening the attachments. I look forward to discussing\nthis position with you.\nSincerely,\nJane Doe\nBefore emailing your documents to employers, email them to yourself and a couple of friends. This gives\nyou a chance to address any technical or format problems.\n\nHow the Lazarus Center Can Help\nFeel free to bring your resume or cover letter to a 15-minute drop-in appointment. If you\xe2\x80\x99re currently away\nfrom Smith, you may get feedback on your resume and cover letter during a phone or Skype appointment.\n\n7\n\n\x0cCOVER LETTER FORMAT\nDate\n\n\xe2\x86\x90 Note: One inch margins are typical.\n\nSuzan Smith\n\xe2\x86\x90 Note: You may use your resume header instead of this format.\nSmith College, 1 Chapin Way, Unit 0000\nNorthampton, MA 01063\n413-585-0000\nssmith@smith.edu\nRecipient\xe2\x80\x99s Name\nRecipient\xe2\x80\x99s Title\nName of Organization\nStreet Address\nCity, State, Zip\n\n\xe2\x86\x90 Note: Omit Mr. or Ms. here; include in greeting below.\n\nDear Ms. or Mr. Last Name:\n\n\xe2\x86\x90 Note: If you don\xe2\x80\x99t know the recipient\xe2\x80\x99s gender, say Dear First Last:\n\nOpening Paragraph: Introduce yourself to your reader (not, \xe2\x80\x9cHi, my name is Suzan Smith,\xe2\x80\x9d but something\nsuch as: \xe2\x80\x9cI am a senior at Smith College writing to apply for xxx.\xe2\x80\x9d). State where you saw the position posted.\nMention the contact who referred you \xe2\x80\x93 with her/his permission \xe2\x80\x93 if the employer knows them. You might\nbriefly summarize your specific qualifications for the position or interest in the organization, or do so later in\nthe letter.\nMiddle Paragraph(s): Focus on one or two specific examples from your resume that demonstrate you have\nthe skills sought for the position. Emphasize accomplishments and results that relate to the position. Don\xe2\x80\x99t\nrepeat long sections of your resume. Use terms and a language style appropriate to the field. Show you\xe2\x80\x99ve\nresearched the organization, but don\xe2\x80\x99t recite facts and figures from their website. Connect what you know\nabout the organization to your experience and skills. Your goal is to show why you would be excited to have\nthis specific position at this specific organization.\nBriefly state why the organization\xe2\x80\x99s mission, clients, programs, products, or services attract you. By now, the\nrecipient should clearly understand what you\xe2\x80\x99d add to the organization, and be convinced of your enthusiasm\nfor and match with the position.\nClosing Paragraph: You might briefly summarize your qualifications and interest in the position unless\nyou\xe2\x80\x99ve done so above. Offer a next step: Will you call to arrange an in-person or phone interview? Will you\nbe in the area on a certain day and follow up to arrange a time to meet? If you prefer, simply use the closing\nparagraph to say that you look forward to hearing from the employer and thank them for considering your\napplication.\nSincerely,\nSuzan Smith\n\n8\n\n\x0cSAMPLE RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, AND POSITION DESCRIPTIONS\nA resume and cover letter should always work together as a team to respond to the specific skills and\nqualifications sought in the position description.\nFor this reason, each sample resume-cover letter pair that follows is preceded by the corresponding job or\ninternship description.\nWe suggest you:\nReview the descriptions and identify the keywords and field-specific terms in each.\nNotice how each cover letter cites specific examples from the partner resume that show where\nthe match is between the applicant and the position, focusing on results and accomplishments.\nConsider how the information on each resume, the categories chosen, and the language style\nused respond to the specific wording of the companion description.\nFeel free to get help from the Lazarus Center as often as you like with your resume, cover letters, or any\naspect of your search.\n\n9\n\n\x0cHarlem RBI REAL Kids 2016 Summer Program Internship\n\nHarlem RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) seeks dynamic, motivated individuals to serve as interns in an\ninnovative program for 9-12 year-old youth in East Harlem, New York City. Our REAL Kids (Reading and\nEnrichment Academy for Learning) program provides youth with a full day of educational, enrichment, and\nbaseball activities designed to foster a positive and supportive learning environment.\nInterns work directly with inner city youth and work independently to create and initiate new activities.\nTasks can include:\n\xef\x82\xb7 Serving as an assistant teacher in an innovative, literacy-based enrichment program\n\xef\x82\xb7 Coaching and organizing baseball and softball teams for 9-12 year olds\n\xef\x82\xb7 Collaborating with a co-coach and head teacher to design and document lesson plans and practice sessions\n\xef\x82\xb7 Leading recreational activities and off-site enrichment field trips\n\nIdeal candidates:\n\xef\x82\xb7 Have experience working with children\n\xef\x82\xb7 Are interested in and motivated to work with inner city youth\n\xef\x82\xb7 Have the ability to take initiative and maintain flexibility\n\xef\x82\xb7 Enjoy working independently as well as collaborating with others in a team environment\n\xef\x82\xb7 Have a desire to do good and do it well\nNOTE: Knowledge of baseball/softball is helpful but not required\nMission Statement:\nHarlem RBI is a private, non-profit organization located in East Harlem, New York. Its mission is to use baseball,\nsoftball, and the power of teams to provide inner city youth with opportunities to play, to learn, and to grow,\ninspiring them to recognize their potential and realize their dreams.\nInterested applicants should send a resume and cover letter addressing why the applicant is interested in\nworking with Harlem RBI, as well as the skills and prior experiences that the applicant will contribute to a\nsuccessful summer program. Mail to:\nREAL Kids/Harlem RBI\n333 East 100th Street\nNew York, NY 10029\nNO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.\nFor more information, visit us at www.harlemrbi.org.\n\n10\n\n\x0cEMILIA RENZI\nerenzi@smith.edu\nSmith College, 1 Chapin Way, Unit 0000, Northampton, MA 01063\n\n(413) 585-1234\n\nDecember 8, 2015\nCat Goddard\nAssistant Director\nREAL Kids/Harlem RBI\n333 East 100th Street\nNew York, NY 10029\nDear Ms. Goddard:\nI am a first year student at Smith College pleased to submit my application for a teacher/coach position with the\n2016 REAL Kids/Harlem RBI summer program which I saw in our career center internship database. With strong\ninterests in youth development and team sports, I am drawn to this position as an opportunity to make a positive\ndifference in the lives of inner city youth.\nI have extensive experience working with children in athletic and arts settings. As Assistant Coach of the Marion\nCounty Youth Softball League, I designed non-competitive beginner practices that motivated each player to strive\nfor her personal best. As the girls\xe2\x80\x99 skill level, self-esteem, and teamwork grew, several reported having greater\nsuccess in school. Previously, as Arts Leader for Fine Arts for Kids in Miami, I taught arts and crafts to Hispanic\nyouth and initiated cost-free activities that enriched their appreciation of art. As public schools are increasingly\ncutting funding for arts and sports programs, I am eager to help close the gap for these children however I can.\nAs a teacher/coach with REAL Kids/Harlem RBI I hope to share with my students the important lessons about\nteamwork, leadership, and motivation I\xe2\x80\x99ve learned from softball. I owe my academic success in large part to the\ncommitted coaches I had since joining my first softball team at age six. I am excited by the prospect of inspiring\nyour students to play, learn, and grow this summer.\nI am available at your convenience for an in-person or phone interview, and I look forward to hearing from you\nsoon.\nSincerely,\nEmilia Renzi\n\n11\n\n\x0cEMILIA RENZI\nerenzi@smith.edu\nSmith College, 1 Chapin Way, Unit 0000, Northampton, MA 01063\n\n(413) 585-1234\n\nEDUCATION\nSmith College, Northampton, MA\nB.A. degree expected May 2019 Intended Major: Sociology\nVanguard High School, Ocala, FL\nGraduated June 2015\nHonors: National Honor Society (inducted as junior); Honor Roll (all 4 years)\nLanguages: Fluent Spanish\nComputer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint\nLEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE\nAssistant Coach, Marion County Youth Softball League, Ocala, FL (Summers 2014 and 2015)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Co-planned and led twice-weekly practice sessions for 12 girls ages 10 and under including beginner players.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Designed sessions with focus on players\xe2\x80\x99 self-esteem, motivation, and teamwork skills.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Supervised team during head coach\xe2\x80\x99s vacations; debriefed players\xe2\x80\x99 daily progress with parents.\nMember, Anchor Service Club, Vanguard High School, Ocala, FL (2011-2015)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Participated in team-based volunteer projects; supported and sponsored 2-3 families during holiday time.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Assisted at several town events such as wrapping holiday presents at mall for needy families. Projects received\nawards from National Association of Anchor Service Clubs.\nPresident, Spanish Club, Vanguard High School, Ocala, FL (2013-2014)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Conducted meetings for 15 members; supervised coordinators of 3 sub-committees\n\xef\x82\xb7 Organized activities and fundraisers including candy sale and holiday food and toy drive.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Helped plan and implement school-wide Mardi Gras attended by 250 students.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Collaborated with faculty advisor. Active member for 2 years before election as President.\nArts Leader, Fine Arts for Kids, Miami, FL (2012-2013)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Led arts and crafts activities and cost-free field trips for 10 children ages 6-9.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Designed projects using items from local recycling center; initiated art show for families of campers.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Discussed children\xe2\x80\x99s progress with parents or guardians at drop-off and pick-up times.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Maintained and replenished art materials and kept area clean and safe.\nOther Activities: Fastpitch Varsity Team; Shocker Park All-Star Travel Softball Team; Slowpitch Varsity Team; JV\nSoccer Team; Symphony Under the Stars Volunteer.\nADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE\nWaitress, Friendly\xe2\x80\x99s Restaurant, Ocala, FL (Summers 2013-2015)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Provided attentive customer service during 3-hour lunch and dinner shifts.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Covered 5-6 tables totaling 20+ customers. Coordinated birthday parties for 10-15 children ages 6-12.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Served as dining room hostess while handling high-volume ice cream walk-up window.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Praised by manager for skillful handling of challenging customers.\n\n12\n\n\x0cThe Philadelphia Orchestra Marketing Internship\nThe Marketing Intern will assist in organizing communications about The Philadelphia Orchestra summer\nNeighborhood Concerts. The Marketing Intern will help to organize and maintain communication between\nThe Philadelphia Orchestra, members of Campus Classics, and colleges and universities. The Marketing\nIntern will oversee distribution of Orchestra materials as well as participate in the analysis of campaigns and\nsurveys. The Marketing Intern will also provide concert support when assigned and administrative support\nto the Marketing Department.\nEssential Functions:\n-Maintain marketing materials, advertising schedule, and web activity for Campus Classics, The Philadelphia\nOrchestra\'s program for college students; maintain communication between the Orchestra, members of\nCampus Classics, and colleges and universities.\n-Participate in the analysis of single ticket campaigns, subscription campaigns, and patron surveys.\n-Assist with daily and weekly sales analysis and budget reporting.\n-Oversee distribution of The Philadelphia Orchestra materials.\n-Provide concert support for The Philadelphia Orchestra concerts, as well as special event concerts and free\nneighborhood concerts.\n-Provide administrative support to the Marketing Department including Group Sales.\n-Other duties as assigned.\nMinimum Qualifications:\n-Interest or experience in marketing and statistical analysis a plus.\n-Strong communication skills.\n-Strong writing skills.\n-Proficient in Microsoft Office.\n-Project management skills.\nThis is a full time (35-40 hours per week) internship. Some evening and weekend work required.\n\n13\n\n\x0cElizabeth M. Page\nSmith College|1 Chapin Way|Unit 0000|Northampton, MA\n01063|413.555.1212|epage@smith.edu\nJanuary 16, 2016\nJohn Smith\nThe Philadelphia Orchestra Association\n260 South Broad Street, 16th Floor\nPhiladelphia, PA 19102\nDear Mr. Smith:\nI am a Smith College junior writing to apply for the summer Marketing Intern position at The\nPhiladelphia Orchestra Association. I would be excited to bring my experience in marketing,\nbackground in music performance, and love of symphonic music to this opportunity.\nAs Marketing and Public Relations Manager for the Smith College a cappella group the\nSmiffenpoofs, my marketing efforts and knowledge of the college-age audience achieved a\n10% increase in concert ticket and CD sales last year. By taking courses in research and statistics\nI have further built strengths in data collection and analysis.\nI first experienced the power of live performance while attending The Philadelphia Orchestra\xe2\x80\x99s\nsummer series at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in upstate New York where I grew up.\nWolfgang Sawallisch\xe2\x80\x99s famed all-Wagner concerts and interpretations of the Bruckner\nsymphonies instilled in me a passion for music that continues to this day. The Marketing Intern\nposition interests me as an opportunity to contribute my marketing savvy and love of live\nsymphony while learning about the business side of the arts.\nI welcome the opportunity to talk with you about my interest in The Philadelphia Orchestra\nAssociation. I am available for a phone interview or I can meet in Philadelphia during my spring\nbreak, March 14-18. I will follow up next week to see if we can arrange a convenient time to\nspeak.\nSincerely,\nElizabeth Page\n\n14\n\n\x0cElizabeth M. Page\nSmith College|1 Chapin Way|Unit 0000|Northampton, MA 01063|413.555.1212|epage@smith.edu\nED UC A TI O N\nSmith College, Northampton, MA\nBA, Psychology (Expected May 2017)\nRelated Coursework: Research Design and Analysis; Statistical Methods for Undergraduate\nResearch; Seminar in Latino/a Identity; Social Psychology\nREL A TE D\n\nE X P E R IE N C E\n\nThe Smiffenpoofs, Smith College\nNorthampton, MA\nMarketing and Public Relations Manager\n2015 - Present\n\xef\x82\xb7 Oversee all marketing, public relations, and media outreach for nation\xe2\x80\x99s oldest female\ncollegiate a cappella singing group\n\xef\x82\xb7 Delivered 10% increase from previous year in concert ticket and CD sales through new\nmarketing efforts\n\xef\x82\xb7 Write and distribute marketing materials, press kits, and press releases; serve as liaison to press\ncontracts and reporters\n\xef\x82\xb7 Coordinate radio appearances at college radio stations\n\xef\x82\xb7 Secure in-kind donations for events and CD release parties\n\xef\x82\xb7 Work closely with treasurer to track and analyze ticket and CD sales from concerts and\nperformances\n\xef\x82\xb7 Create brochures, flyers, and e-postcards to promote upcoming events and concerts; use\nAdobe Illustrator to create collateral materials\nA DD IT IO N AL\n\nE X P ER I E NC E\n\nSmith College Varsity Soccer Team\nNorthampton, MA\nCaptain\nAugust 2014 - Present\n\xef\x82\xb7 Lead 28-member team during practices, games, and tournaments; provide mentorship,\nencouragement, and positive role model\n\xef\x82\xb7 Liaise with coaching staff to address issues of team cohesiveness; mediate conflicts\n\xef\x82\xb7 Achieved 100% attendance at practices and games for two consecutive years\n\xef\x82\xb7 Scout high school talent; lead tours of campus and athletic facilities for prospective students\n\xef\x82\xb7 Assist coaches with players\xe2\x80\x99 stretching, conditioning, and nutrition guidance\n\xef\x82\xb7 Execute policies and procedures governed by the NCAA\nSmith College Office of Advancement\nNorthampton, MA\nPhonathon Caller\nJune 2015\n\xef\x82\xb7 Cold-called alumnae and parents to update them on current events at Smith and to\nencourage them to financially support the college and upcoming initiatives\nThe Scoop\nBeverly, MA\nServer\nSummer 2014\n\xef\x82\xb7 Maintained high level of customer service in high-traffic beach front ice cream store; served\n75+ customers hourly\n\xef\x82\xb7 Handled cash transactions and oversaw daily bank deposits\n\xef\x82\xb7 Cleaned and closed store nightly; communicated with store manager regarding supplies and\nmachine maintenance\nS KIL L S\nAdobe PhotoShop and Illustrator; LexisNexis; Microsoft Office; Social Media\n15\n\n\x0cAnalyst, Barclays Capital Investment Banking and Debt Capital Markets\nOur Analysts fulfill a multitude of roles across the business. To become an Analyst at Barclays Capital you\nneed at least an outstanding undergraduate degree. Work experience gained through internships can also be\nan advantage. Applicants need to be highly intelligent and numerate, with strong communication skills.\nFluency in more than one language is an asset and the ability to work as part of a team is essential.\nThe Investment Banking and Debt Capital Markets area exists to provide effective global \'multi-product\'\nsolutions for clients seeking to raise capital or manage their risk exposure. As a result, Analysts within the\nteam work in close contact with our client groups which are structured by geography and sector. Extensive\nresearch, internal briefings, and presentations are involved in the search for a client solution. Once these\nsolutions are approved, models are built that provide the client with accurate projections. This role involves\ncreative thinking, maintaining relationships, and providing the full range of the firm\'s services to the client \xe2\x80\x93\ngovernment agencies or corporate clients looking to raise capital.\nGenerating new business is an important part of the role. It demands an understanding of complex products\nand their pricing, as well as looking at issues from different angles and creating alternative ideas. Looking at\nthe bigger picture in terms of client needs and wider market issues is also important. As such, you may\nspend your time developing ideas and solutions to pitch to clients. Following that, you may work on live deals\ninvolving products such as bonds, equity and credit derivatives, securitization, loans, foreign exchange,\ninterest rates, and commodities.\nFundamental analysis and research into companies and markets is the starting point in Investment Banking\nand Debt Capital Markets. This offers an opportunity to work with teams across the firm, delivering more\nintegrated solutions for our clients and across all areas of financing and risk management services. As\nrelationship management skills develop you will be given more responsibility for client relationships.\nTraining\nFrom the moment you accept a job at Barclays Capital, you are offered the opportunity to participate in the\npre-employment Global Campus Training Program. This is web-based training that focuses on product\neducation. It is designed to give you a fundamental knowledge of products prior to joining the Graduate\nProgram including an excellent understanding of the financial markets in which we operate, as well as the\nproducts, instruments, and services offered by Barclays Capital. This creates a strong platform on which to\nbuild more in-depth specialist expertise relevant to your chosen area. Upon joining the firm you will\nparticipate in the Graduate Training program at our London headquarters. The Graduate Program takes\nlearning one step further, incorporating practical applications through a variety of case studies, workshops,\nand presentations. Once you return to the US, you will participate in many programs including product\nknowledge sessions, online tutorials, and our mentor program.\nQualifications\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Strong-to-superior verbal, quantitative, and analytical skills\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Resourcefulness, team orientation, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Proven leadership qualities, a strong work commitment, and high ethical standards\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Minimum GPA of 3.2\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Knowledge of another language desired\nFor additional information or to apply for an opportunity, please visit www.barclayscapital.com/\ncampusrecruitment.\n\n16\n\n\x0cMARGOT PERLMAN\nSmith College, 1 Chapin Way, Unit 0000, Northampton, MA 01063, 413.585.1111,\nmargot.perlman@gmail.com\n\nSeptember 29, 2015\nJane Doe\nHiring Manager\nBarclays Capital\nInvestment Banking Division\n200 Park Avenue\nNew York, NY 10166\nDear Ms. Doe:\nI am a senior economics major at Smith College very interested in the investment banking analyst program\nat Barclays Capital. At the September 28th information session at Amherst College I was struck by firstyear analyst Gregg Casale\xe2\x80\x99s description of Barclays as a global team that prides itself on its ability to do\nthings differently while delivering exceptional financial solutions for clients. With my finance experience,\nteamwork, and problem-solving skills, I believe I am well-paired to the analyst program and to Barclays\nCapital\xe2\x80\x99s culture.\nAs a summer analyst at Morgan Stanley this past summer, I prepared pitch books and analyses for client\npresentations and built financial models for leveraged buyouts and credit reviews. Through participating in\ndeal calls as part of the Financial Institutions Group team, I gained an understanding of how client needs are\nbest met under the pressure of time. Currently as treasurer of Smith\xe2\x80\x99s Student Government Association, I\nadminister financial transactions for 120+ student organizations and oversee a $500,000 budget,\nresponsibilities which draw on my attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities.\nI\xe2\x80\x99m attracted to the firm\xe2\x80\x99s practice of bringing together a flat hierarchy of diverse team members, each with\nthe opportunity to make a difference through creative problem solving, as this is how I\xe2\x80\x99ve discovered I work\nbest. Barclays Capital\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to service projects such as mentoring at-risk students and serving food\nin local shelters appeals to me to given my volunteer experience with our local Big Sisters program. The\nfirm\xe2\x80\x99s client-centered philosophy and global market position combined with the opportunity to contribute to\nthe community make Barclays Capital an exciting place to build my career.\nI welcome the opportunity to talk with you about my qualifications, experience, and interest in the analyst\nprogram at Barclays Capital. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from\nyou.\nSincerely,\nMargot Perlman\n\n17\n\n\x0cMARGOT PERLMAN\nSmith College, 1 Chapin Way, Unit 0000, Northampton, MA 01063, 413.585.1111, margot.perlman@gmail.com\nEDUCATION\nSMITH COLLEGE, Northampton, MA\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Major: Economics\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in May 2016\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Cumulative GPA: 3.7; SAT: 2200\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Relevant Coursework: Econometrics, Statistics, Money and Banking, Financial Accounting, International Finance,\nGame Theory, International Trade and Commercial Policies\nUNIVERSIT\xc3\x89 DE GEN\xc3\x88VE, Geneva, Switzerland; Smith College J unior Year Abr oad Pr ogr am, 2014-2015\n\xe2\x80\xa2 GPA: 3.8\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Relevant Coursework: International Money and Finance, Political Economy of International Finance\nEXPERIENCE\nMORGAN STANLEY, New York, NY\nInvestment Banking Intern\nSummer 2015\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Helped prepare pitch books for client presentations, including shareholder information, earnings vs. expectations\ncharts, and indexed stock pricing graphs as member of Financial Institutions Group team; participated in deal calls\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Built financial models for leveraged buyouts and credit review\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Researched potential investors, buyers, and acquisition targets\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Used Bloomberg to prepare graphs on daily market performance and earnings estimates\nNEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, New York, NY\nSummer 2014\nInternal Audit Intern\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Reviewed and analyzed legal documents to synchronize fiscal information among departmental databases\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Prepared audit information to be sent to independent auditors at close of fiscal year\nLEADERSHIP\nSMITH COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)\n2015-Present\nTreasurer\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Write SGA\xe2\x80\x99s budget for fiscal year; manage all accounting transactions for 120+ student organizations\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Oversee application and allocation process of three SGA Cabinet funds for student body at large; assist\norganizations with fiscal needs\nStudent Finance Committee Member\n2013-2014\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Allocated $500,000 student activities budget for college\xe2\x80\x99s student organizations as part of 15-person team\nBANGS COMMUNITY CENTER, Amherst, MA\n2013-2014\nBig Brother/Big Sister Volunteer\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Created and implemented programs and activities for five children in kindergarten through fifth grade\nADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE\nLAZARUS CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT, Smith College\n2014-Present\nStudent Worker/Receptionist\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Answer multi-line phone system and greet clients in high-traffic student services office; schedule appointments for\nsix-person advising staff and complete special projects\nSKILLS and INTERESTS\nExcel, Bloomberg, Mathematica, SPSS\nFluent French and German\nEnjoy golf, tennis, and fusion cooking\n18\n\n\x0cCommunications Assistant, the CAIA Association\nThe CAIA Association is a global non-profit in the area of professional credentialing for finance practitioners.\nPosition Overview:\nThis position will support the strategic objective of promoting the organization and providing a high quality\nof service for its membership by implementing and executing communications programs and development\nactivities. These activities shall include, but not be limited to, media partnership development, marketing\nmanagement assistance, membership chapter support services, conference and event strategies, and\ncopywriting of all types of communications.\nResponsibilities:\nUnder the direction of the Directors of Marketing, Member Services and Global Events, the Communications\nAssistant is responsible for:\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Creating, copywriting and updating Association newsletters and updates; Annual Report, presentations,\nand other communications and collateral. Drafting and oversight of collateral design.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Copywriting and updating website content.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Establishing and implementing corporate communications and media partnership tracking systems and\nmanaging communications calendar. Providing email and telephone support for inquiries from membership\nand the public\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Developing and managing event itineraries, registrations and travel arrangements; off-site collateral\nplacement; and follow-up communications and tracking.\nThe ideal candidate will possess the following skills:\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent written and oral communications skills\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Experience working in all Microsoft Office programs (Access optional but preferred)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Must show initiative and have experience working in a team environment\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be comfortable learning new technology systems\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Basic HTML and wiki experience preferred\nCompetitive salary, full benefits.\nInterested candidates should mail resumes to:\nSearch Committee: Communications Assistant\nThe CAIA Association\n29 South Pleasant Street\nAmherst, MA 01002\nResumes may also be sent to marketing@caia.org.\n\n19\n\n\x0cSUZAN SMITH\n\n_______\n742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield, MA 01103\n(413) 387-4321 ssmith@smith.edu\n\nGina Suarez, Head\nCommunications Assistant Search Committee\nThe CAIA Association\n29 South Pleasant Street\nAmherst, MA 01002\nFebruary 3, 2016\nDear Ms. Suarez:\nThank you for speaking with me about the Communications Assistant position last Friday. After\nhearing more about this opportunity from you and from Julia Jimenez who interned at CAIA last\nsummer, I am even more excited about applying. With my strong communication and\ntechnology skills and background in marketing, I believe I could make a strong contribution to\nthe CAIA team.\nI have a demonstrated track record of developing effective communications and publicity\nstrategies. For example:\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nI designed publicity materials and launched a website for a two-day women\xe2\x80\x99s leadership\nconference in New England. My efforts increased event visibility and attendance by 15%\nfrom previous years.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAs an intern for Smith\xe2\x80\x99s Poetry Center I initiated and maintained new promotional contacts\nthat built exposure for our upcoming events.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAt CNN last summer I gained writing and editing experience and researched, created, and\nupdated CNN\xe2\x80\x99s entry on Wikipedia.\n\nI am drawn to CAIA\xe2\x80\x99s culture of excellence and emphasis on professional development,\nparticularly for women in finance. As a financial aid recipient at a women\xe2\x80\x99s college, CAIA\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9c100\nWomen in Hedge Funds\xe2\x80\x9d scholarship program mission of better equipping women to navigate\nan increasingly complex investment landscape while removing financial barriers to their career\ndevelopment greatly appeals to me.\nI look forward to contributing my energy and initiative to support CAIA\xe2\x80\x99s goals of expanding\npromotional efforts while providing exceptional customer service. I\xe2\x80\x99m available at your\nconvenience to discuss my interest in the Communications Assistant position at CAIA, and I\nlook forward to hearing from you.\nSincerely,\nSuzan Smith\n\n20\n\n\x0cSUZAN SMITH\n742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield, MA 01103\n(413) 387-4321 ssmith@smith.edu\nEDUCATION\nSmith College, Northampton, MA\nBachelor of Arts degree expected May 2016\nMajor: The Study of Women and Gender; GPA 3.6\nCOMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE\nNews Intern, June - August 2015\nCNN, New York, NY\n\xef\x82\xb7 Collaborated with production and reporting teams to create and update website content\n\xef\x82\xb7 Researched, wrote, and posted company data on Wikipedia\n\xef\x82\xb7 Contributed to story research for finance and business reports\n\xef\x82\xb7 Researched and documented stock footage; entered information into database\nIntern, September 2012 - May 2015\nPoetry Center at Smith College, Northampton, MA\n\xef\x82\xb7 Designed, wrote, and edited publicity materials for visiting poets\n\xef\x82\xb7 Publicized readings, researched alumnae poets and poetry centers nationwide; attended\nPoetry Center Committee meetings with director and other faculty members\nAssistant to Event and Volunteer Coordinator, February - May 2014\nWomen in Business Leadership Conference, Northampton, MA\n\xef\x82\xb7 Planned and executed publicity campaign for 200+ colleges and media organizations\nthroughout New England; strategies increased attendance 15% from previous years\n\xef\x82\xb7 Created dynamic website using Dreamweaver (http://www.smith.edu/Women/conference/)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Assisted in planning conference events and schedules\n\xef\x82\xb7 Coordinated panelists\xe2\x80\x99 hotel and travel; managed schedule for 50 panelists and participants\nSUPPORTING EXPERIENCE\nBoard Member, September 2014 - May 2015\nSmith College Judicial Board, Northampton, MA\n\xef\x82\xb7 Evaluated and ruled upon alleged cases of ethics and code violations\nOffice Assistant, September - December 2013\nSmith College Student Affairs Office, Northampton, MA\n\xef\x82\xb7 Supported office scheduling and assisted with management of staff itineraries\n\xef\x82\xb7 Actively responded to phone and email inquiries from students, parents, faculty, and staff\n\xef\x82\xb7 Managed office database using Excel\nCOMPUTER SKILLS\nDreamweaver; HTML; MS Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint\n\n21\n\n\x0cJunior Analyst and Researcher, CS SPACE\nThe Junior Analyst and Researcher will monitor and track ongoing trends related to changes in culture and the way\npeople live their lives. Responsibilities include synthesis and analysis of large volumes of data, assisting with qualitative\nresearch, daily article searches, slide deck preparation and performing other general support tasks. The Junior Analyst\nand Researcher will gain valuable experience in the areas of market research, consumer insights and brand innovation.\nCS SPACE is a culture, strategy, and business consultancy, specializing in cultural insights and strategic frame works for\nguiding brand behavior and decision-making. Our clients include: ESPN, CitiBank, HBO, Virgin, Estee Lauder, Snapple,\nComedy Central, among others.\nLocation\n1133 Broadway, Suite 1610, New York, NY 10010\nQualifications\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nStrong research skills \xe2\x80\x93 loves to research, analyze and synthesize\nStrong organizational skills \xe2\x80\x93 takes time to organize\nAble and willing to provide administrative office support\nStrong writing skills \xe2\x80\x93 clear and concise is important (we will ask for a sample)\nStrong fundamental understanding of story and story elements\nFamiliarity and interest in social theory, critical theory and strong elements\nAble to summarize and synthesize multiple resources and make independent conclusions\nCan represent a persuasive argument using deductions and logic\nAvid reader pop culture news\nAvid consumer of pop culture (movies, TV Shows, music, magazines, authors, video games, etc.)\nEnjoys trend spotting\nActive in social media \xe2\x80\x93 so as to have an understanding of how it operates\nMac computer literate \xe2\x80\x93 prefer someone very literate with macs\nTech trend savvy, a big plus\nBasic skill set with Keynote\nBasic skill set with Final Cut Pro, a big plus\nFamiliarity with basic video production, a plus\nSports fan, a big plus\nWilling and able to travel on research trips from 3 days to up to 2 weeks at a time.\n\nContact Information\nFor additional information or to apply for this opportunity, please contact Meg Smolinski, Human Resource\nCoordinator, msmolinski@cs-space.com\n\n22\n\n\x0cKyle Layton\n84 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01063 (000) 000-0000\nwww.linkedin.com/in/kylelayton\n\nkyle.layton@gmail.com\n\nFebruary 15, 2016\nMs. Megan Smolinski, Human Resources Coordinator\nCS SPACE\n1133 Broadway, Suite 1610\nNew York, NY 10010\nDear Ms. Smolinksi:\nI am writing to apply for the Junior Analyst and Researcher position at CS SPACE posted in Smith College\xe2\x80\x99s career\ncenter database. The firm\xe2\x80\x99s mission of strategizing with clients to be more relevant in people\xe2\x80\x99s lives attracts me\nbecause much of my work and academic experience has centered on researching and understanding society,\npopular culture, and consumer decision-making.\nThrough conducting research for a new sociology department course on consumption in society, I learned about\nthe factors at play when a consumer makes a decision. One consumer may respond to experiencing a TV or\nonline ad, while those who skip over ads are more likely to be reached by embedded marketing. The fact that\nCS SPACE\xe2\x80\x99s client roster includes organizations as prominent and wide-ranging as ESPN, Citi, Skype, and\nCampbell\xe2\x80\x99s speaks to your team\xe2\x80\x99s ability to deliver the insights clients need to develop their branding strategies\nfor greatest appeal to consumers.\nAn avid consumer and student of pop culture, I particularly enjoy trend spotting in music and sports, two of my\nkey pastimes. For a seminar paper I wrote for a course called \xe2\x80\x9cThe Sociology of Rock and Pop Music,\xe2\x80\x9d I\nconducted qualitative research on Y\xc3\xa9-Y\xc3\xa9 French pop music which I presented at a January 2016 conference at\nVassar College. With my study abroad experience in France and knowledge of other cultures, I believe I could\ncontribute inter-cultural insights of value to your team in working with your global clientele.\nMy understanding of consumer behavior goes beyond academic research to include front-line sales positions in\na busy resort area retail establishment and cold-calling alums for Smith\xe2\x80\x99s Office of Advancement. As a\nphonathon caller my ability to develop rapport with alumnae, listen to their concerns, and track down\ninformation they requested added to my success rate in obtaining pledges from those who had stopped giving\nto Smith. I would bring to CS SPACE the same client focus along with a strong ability to research, analyze, and\nsynthesize data; keen organizational skills; and a work style that is both collaborative and independent.\nI look forward to sharing a writing sample with you and learning more about your needs for the Junior Analyst\nand Researcher position. I would be very excited to join the CS SPACE team, and I hope to hear from you soon.\nBest,\nKyle Layton\n\n23\n\n\x0cKyle Layton\n84 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01063 (000) 000-0000 kyle.layton@gmail.com\nwww.linkedin.com/in/kylelayton\nEDUCATION\nSmith College, Northampton, MA\nB.A. degree expected May 2016\n\nMajor: French\n\nMinor: Sociology\n\nG.P.A.: 3.65\n\nL\xe2\x80\x99Instituts d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9tudes politiques: Sciences Po, Paris IV: La Sorbonne, Smith College Junior Year Abroad\nProgram, Paris (2014-2015)\nRelated Courses: American Popular Culture; Korean Popular Culture: Translating Tradition into Pop Culture\nComputer Skills: Final Cut Pro; MAC literate; social media (Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, more); Keynote\nLanguages: Fluent French\nRESEARCH EXPERIENCE\nResearch Assistant, Department of Sociology, Smith College (Fall 2015-present)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Collaborate with professor to develop content for course about consumption in modern society\n\xef\x82\xb7 Conduct online and print research for articles and images\n\xef\x82\xb7 Research college\xe2\x80\x99s online system for organizing and making available course materials available to\nstudents; digitize materials for course on popular culture\nSeminar, \xe2\x80\x9cThe Sociology of Rock and Pop Music,\xe2\x80\x9d Department of Sociology, Smith College (Fall 2015)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Researched and wrote 15-page paper in French about Y\xc3\xa9-Y\xc3\xa9 French pop music\n\xef\x82\xb7 Presented findings in English at French Popular Culture Conference, Vassar College, January 2016\n\nStride Scholar, Department of French Studies, Smith College (2014-2015)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Digitized and catalogued professor\xe2\x80\x99s images about French history and culture on the Insight art database\nfor use as course material\nADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE\nPhonathon Caller, Office of Advancement, Smith College (2012-present)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Communicate with Smith alumnae during fund drives to encourage them to give to the college\n\xef\x82\xb7 Frequently surpass fundraising goals, often eliciting donations from alums who have stopped giving\n\xef\x82\xb7 Research and suggest resources to address alumnae concerns\nTranslation Intern, France T\xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9com, Paris, France (Summer 2015)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Developed strategies to encourage conversation and foster understanding of French-English cultural\ndifferences; participated in ESL classes and weekly English-immersion lunches\n\xef\x82\xb7 Translated documents from French into English and vice versa\nMaster Tutor, Department of French Studies, Smith College (2013-2014)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Assisted beginning French students in grammar, comprehension, and pronunciation\nSales Associate and Bead Consultant, The Beadin\xe2\x80\x99 Path, Freeport, ME (Summers 2012-2014)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Provided high quality customer service and ideas for customers\xe2\x80\x99 jewelry designs\nACTIVITIES & INTERESTS\n\xef\x82\xb7 Member of the Chorale des Grandes \xc3\x89coles (2013-2014) and Smith College Chorus (2012-2014)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Enjoy playing and watching sports including soccer, tennis, and ping pong\n\xef\x82\xb7 Avid video gamer\n24\n\n\x0cPhiladelphia Museum of Art\nPRESS RELATIONS COORDINATOR - MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS\nPosted: February 16, 2016\nThe Museum is currently seeking a Press Relations Coordinator to provide overall support to the media relations\nteam. The PR coordinator responds to press inquiries, coordinates press events and mailings, maintains the\nelectronic press room on the website and executes electronic blast press releases, advisories and e-vites. This\nposition works with various contacts within the museum including the Photography Department, Executive\nDepartment, Web Team, and various curatorial departments. Individual must be highly organized and pro-active.\nRequirements include a B.A. degree, preferably in English or Communications, and proficiency with Photoshop,\nInDesign, Access, HTML, and Word. Excellent writing, planning, and effective interpersonal skills are necessary.\nExperience in public relations or in a museum setting is a plus. Background or interest in art and new media are\nhighly desirable. This individual reports to the Director of Media Relations.\n\n25\n\n\x0cALEXANDR (ZANDER) DREW\nP.O. Box 000, South Deerfield, MA 01373\n\n(413) 000-0000\n\na.z.drew@gmail.com\n\nFebruary 20, 2016\nGreer Diefenderfer\nEmployment Manager\nHuman Resources Department\nPhiladelphia Museum of Art\nP.O. Box 7646\nPhiladelphia, PA 19101-7646\n\nDear Ms. Diefenderfer:\nI am a graduating senior at Smith College writing to apply for the Press Relations Coordinator opportunity at\nthe Philadelphia Museum of Art posted February 16. I would bring to this position a demonstrated\ncommitment to the arts, strong public relations experience in arts non-profits, and proficiency with web and\npublications design software.\nLast summer as Marketing Intern for the Media Education Foundation, I led the development of MEF\xe2\x80\x99s social\nmedia presence increasing attendance at our events by over 25%. At the same time, I developed press kits,\nresponded to press inquiries, and designed a brochure for distribution at film conferences. Because the MEF\noffers resources designed to help spark discussion about some of the most pressing and complicated issues of\nour time, I saw firsthand the challenge of educating the public about unfamiliar topics. As a Museums\nConcentration student, I have learned that museums face similar challenges as they seek to attract an\nincreasingly diverse audience by engaging them with subject matter from different cultures and historical\nperiods.\nPreviously, as gallery assistant at the Firehouse Gallery in Vermont, I created a media and educational contact\ndatabase and designed an online press media list form \xe2\x80\x93 similar to that in your electronic press room \xe2\x80\x93 using\nDreamweaver. As a result, event attendance increased from previous years. As an intern in Smith\xe2\x80\x99s\nadvancement office I initiated an alumnae database that proved valuable to other campus departments\xe2\x80\x99 outreach\nto alums, while in the alumnae relations office, I answered daily email and phone inquiries, sent blast emails, and\ncoordinated mailings, often under a tight deadline.\nThe Press Relations Coordinator position particularly attracts me because it combines my passions for public\nrelations and the arts with my communication skills and talents in design and media. Having experienced how\nimportant the public relations function is to an arts organization\xe2\x80\x99s success, I am excited at the prospect of\njoining the media relations team at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, renowned for its collections, exhibitions,\nand programs, and adding to its already strong social media and communications efforts.\nI look forward to discussing my strong interest in this opportunity. Thank you for considering my application.\nSincerely,\nZander Drew\n\n26\n\n\x0cALEXANDR (ZANDER) DREW\nP.O. Box 000, South Deerfield, MA 01373\n\n(413) 000-0000\n\na.z.drew@gmail.com\n\nEDUCATION\n\nSmith College, Northampton, MA Bachelor of Arts expected May 2016\nMajor: Art History Minor: French Studies Museums Concentration GPA: 3.56\nRelated Courses: History and Critical Issues of Museums, Curating American Memory, Visual Anthropology\nResearch Paper: \xe2\x80\x9cVirtual vs. \xe2\x80\x98Bricks and Mortar\xe2\x80\x99 Museums: Why the Art World Needs Both\xe2\x80\x9d\nLanguage Proficiency: Fluent French; conversational Spanish\nComputer Skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML; Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest,\nTwitter, YouTube; Constant Contact, Everest Business Management software\nRELATED EXPERIENCE\n\nMarketing Intern, Media Education Foundation, Northampton, MA, Summer 2015\n\xe2\x96\xaa Developed and compiled press kits and promotional materials for non-profit which produces and distributes\ndocumentary films to inspire critical thinking about mass media\n\xe2\x96\xaa Initiated and maintained digital archive of all media and press featuring MEF films; scanned 300+ articles\n\xe2\x96\xaa Contacted conference organizers to pitch MEF films to 30+ upcoming conferences\n\xe2\x96\xaa Created and managed accounts on social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube\n\xe2\x96\xaa Launched MEF\'s Twitter and garnered a strong following by actively sharing links and posting Tweets\n\xe2\x96\xaa Researched client response on sites such as Facebook; analyzed efforts and successes of social media interaction\nto maximize positive feedback and buy-in\n\xe2\x96\xaa Updated and maintained individual client accounts using Everest Business Management software\n\nGallery Assistant, Burlington City Arts Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, VT, Summer 2014\n\xe2\x96\xaa Developed media and educational contact database of 500+; conducted research online and by phone\n\xe2\x96\xaa Initiated and designed online press media list form resulting in 150 new contacts\n\xe2\x96\xaa Coordinated educational gallery talks by artists and special events for members and general public\n\xe2\x96\xaa Engaged public in conversations about current exhibits; responded to questions\nADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE\n\nIntern, Office of Advancement, Smith College, Northampton, MA, Fall 2014 - Spring 2015\n\xe2\x96\xaa Communicated with Smith alums by email and phone, responding to 30-40 emails daily\n\xe2\x96\xaa Engaged in conversations with prospective and current donors; referred to other departments as needed\n\xe2\x96\xaa Initiated independent projects: created database that facilitated campus-wide alumnae communications\nReunion Aide, Alumnae Relations Office, Smith College, Northampton, MA, Spring 2013, 2014, 2015\n\xe2\x96\xaa Organized events and activities including panel discussions and class dinners for 150+\n\xe2\x96\xaa Assisted 