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CAREERCAREERGUIDEGUIDERÉSUMÉSCOVER LETTERSNETWORKINGJOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCHINTERVIEWINGCURRICULA VITAEFLEISHMAN CENTER FOR CAREERAND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ABOUT THE FLEISHMAN CENTERWE HAVE ONE GOAL: YOUR SUCCESSThe Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development is dedicated to providing a transformative learningcommunity that prepares students with all majors for advanced education, careers and purposeful living. TheFleishman Center is committed to helping undergraduate and graduate students develop career-readiness skills andsecure opportunities by creating connections through high-impact learning, alumni and employer events and careerconsulting sessions.OUR SERVICESRésumé, CV and cover letter reviewMajor and occupational information and consultationInternship and job searchCredit-bearing internship opportunities (CDCI)Interview advice and mock interviewsNetworking and LinkedInGraduate school planning and application material reviewAccepting/declining a job offerHealth Sciences CampusInternational opportunities48-96 Corliss Ave., Johnson CityTo meet with a Fleishman Center career consultant,stop in during our walk-in hours, or schedule anappointment in hireBING.FLEISHMAN CENTERUU-133SATELLITE hamton.edu2C4 Student Success Center: C4-101ECIW, Cayuga: CA-2nd Floor Conference RoomHillside Commons: CMHinman Success Center: RC 104-BMountainview, Appalachian: AP-101Mountainview, Hunter: HT-G23Susquehanna, Choconut: CU-102Student Support Services: UU-256Q Center: LS-G549Pharmacy Building: PBGraduate Student Organization: LNG-204Harpur Academic Advising: OH-110Student Athlete Success Center: WG

INDEXTransferable SkillsRésumésCover LettersJob and Internship SearchFinding the Right OrganizationNetworkingInterviewingNegotiating an OfferCurricula Vitae 12332353746The National Association of Colleges andEmployers (NACE) has identified EightCareer Readiness Competencies associatedwith college student career success.CAREER READINESS COMPETENCIESCRITICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVINGExercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, synthesize information, make decisions, and solve problemsusing original ideas.COMMUNICATIONEffectively articulate thoughts and ideas using written, oral and nonverbal communication skills and listenfor meaning to gain understanding.PROFESSIONALISM/WORK ETHICDemonstrate integrity, resilience, accountability and ethical behavior; take initiative, prioritize, plan andmanage work to produce high-quality results and project a professional presence.LEADERSHIPMotivate, organize and delegate work by leveraging the strengths of others; use empathetic skills and apositive attitude to guide and influence others.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONSelect and use appropriate technology to accomplish a given task and apply computing skills to solveproblems.TEAMWORKBuild and maintain collaborative relationships, work effectively in a team setting through shared responsibility, empathy and respect, and manage one’s emotions while contributing to a common goal.CAREER MANAGEMENTArticulate relevant skills, strengths, knowledge and experiences and identify areas for professional growth;explore and pursue job options and self-advocate for new opportunities.GLOBAL/INTERCULTURAL FLUENCYValue, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. Theindividual demonstrates, openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with allpeople and understand individuals’ differences.3

TRANSFERABLE SKILLSOver the years, you have developed many skills from coursework, extracurricular activities, internships, jobs and yourgeneral life experiences. These skills are not limited to any one academic discipline or knowledge area but are transferableto many occupations. A prospective employer expects you to apply the skills you have learned through your studies,work, and life experiences to the work environment.WHAT SKILLS AND QUALITIES AREIMPORTANT TO EMPLOYERS?According to the 2020 National Association of Collegesand Employers (NACE) Job Outlook Survey, the top 10qualities/skills employers seek are transferable skills:Problem-solvingLeadershipAbility to work in a teamVerbal communicationStrong work tedWritten communicationTechnicalThe table below provides examples of transferable skills that are developed from gaining experience withineach of the 5 categories. To demonstrate how these skills can be marketed to an employer on a résumé, thebolded words are formed into résumé bullet points on the following ticipating problemsSpeaking effectivelyMaking decisionsSetting goalsAdvocatingCreating imagesListening attentivelyLeadingCritical thinkingCoachingDesigning programsExpressing ideasSolving problemsAnalyzing dataProviding careDisplayingFacilitating discussionMeeting deadlinesDefining needsEmpathizingBrainstorming newideasPerceiving nonverbalmessagesCoordinating heringinformationComposingEditingProviding customerserviceMediatingFacilitating groupprocessResolving conflictThinking visuallyPromotingAnticipatingconsequences ofactionsWorking in a teamActive sCalculating andcomparingObserving

DEVELOPING RÉSUMÉ BULLET POINTSTransferable Skill: Providing Customer ServiceSupporting Experience: ServerRésumé Bullet Point: Engaged with patrons to provide an excellent customer experience while managing a3-5 table section in a popular family restaurant.Transferable Skill: Brainstorming New IdeasSupporting Experience: Event Coordinator InternshipRésumé Bullet Point: Brainstormed innovative and cost-effective crafts for annual welcome week programand successfully implemented ideas in the following yearTransferable Skill: Promoting and Working in a TeamSupporting Experience: Greek LifeRésumé Bullet Point: Collaborated with marketing committee of 5 members to promote fundraising eventsby creating eye-catching posters using Photoshop and tabling in high-traffic areasTransferable Skill: Leading & Coordinating TasksSupporting Experience: Group ProjectRésumé Bullet Point: Led a team of 3 through semester-long project that required delegating weekly tasks,organizing and facilitating 8 meetings, and presenting completed product to faculty and studentsTransferable Skill: Analyzing Data & Gathering InformationSupporting Experience: Student Research AssistantRésumé Bullet Point: Gathered information from 3 academic journals and analyzed outcomes data in eachstudy to develop a research proposalSee page 9 for more information ondeveloping bullet points to marketyour experiences.4REPRESENTING YOUR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE ON A RÉSUMÉStudent leaders gain skills in teamwork, advising, event/program planning, public speaking, leadership development, andassessment among many others. Before you can articulate your leadership experience to others, it is necessary to reviewyour experiences and to identify the skills you have gained and/or used through your leadership positions.Step 1: Brainstorm what you doStep 2: What aspects of your leadership position are most important to you?Step 3: Describe what you doLeadership Experience: Lacrosse Team CaptainHighlighted Skill: OrganizationRésumé Bullet Point: Utilize Google calendar to manage time and to record all games, practices, studyhours, and community service events required throughout the seasonLeadership Experience: Residential Hall Council MemberHighlighted Skills: Gathering InformationRésumé Bullet Point: Discuss and informally survey residents to determine program and event topicsof interest and relay feedback during monthly program planning meetings5

POWER UPyour résuméwith VMock!VMock is a free, onlinerésumé/CV review platform!Instant and personalizedfeedbackBullet-by-bullet suggestions tohelp you improve every lineImprove your résumé to get itinto the ‘green zone’!Upload your résumé today!Access at vmock.com/binghamtonFLEISHMAN CENTER FOR CAREERAND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTUniversity Union on.edu

CREATING YOUR RÉSUMÉA résumé is meant to market you to a potential employer by drawing attention to the skills and accomplishments theemployer values. A résumé should be well-organized and emphasize your most marketable qualifications relevant to theposition.Focus: Tailor your résumé to the skills, experiences and qualities employers seek in a candidateTHE BASICSFORMATOPTIONS{{Font: Use a plain typeface and a font size between 10-12 pt.Margins: Set margins between 0.5 and 1.0 inchesLength: Create a 1-2 page document (may vary by career field)Layout: Be consistent with spacing. Make important information easy to findChronological: Most common and recommended for current students and recent graduates;Present information in reverse-chronological order (most recent first) within each category.Functional: Emphasizes skills, qualifications and accomplishments rather than position titles,employers and dates. Can be effective for career changers or those with limited work histories.Combination: Combines the functional and chronological styles. Experience is organizedchronologically with duties and responsibilities presented through skill clusters.RÉSUMÉ TIPS34References are not includedin the résumé itself. Theyshould be listed on aseparate document. Makesure to ask their permissionfirst!BEFORE YOU SUBMITA RÉSUMÉ:5If listing a major GPA and anoverall GPA, specify the typeof GPA and list the higher GPAfirst. Specify the maximumGPA possible, example:3.75/4.00.Review the checkliston page 15.6If you attendedanother institutionprior to BinghamtonUniversity but didnot receive a degreefrom that institution,you are not requiredto list it.Make sure your textis single spaced. Yourcomputer may defaultto a different spacingoption—you can changethat in the paragraphsettings.27A résumé isdifferent thana CurriculumVitae (CV). Forinformation oncreating a CV, seepage 37.1Create a master copy ofyour résumé that listsall of your work history,campus and communityinvolvement.8At the Master’s level,your résumé can betwo pages in length.Make sure to includeyour last name andpage number as aheader or footer ofthe document.Infographic résumés areused for specific fields.To create your own, pickup an Infographic RésuméGuide from theFleishman Center.7

GETTING STARTEDBegin by creating a master list of all positions and activities in which you have been involved. Next, review the listto identify those that relate most to the employer’s needs - these are the positions on which you will focus. Chooseappropriate categories based on what aspects of your background are most relevant to the position(s) you seek.CONTACT INFORMATIONName, address, phone number, email address, and URL for LinkedIn page or personal website/portfolio.No personal information (gender, age, birth date, marital status, citizenship, Social Security number).If you regularly use an English nickname, put it in parentheses between your first and last name.Example: Mei-Ling (Molly) WangBaxter BaxterBearCatBearCat( 6 0 7 ) 1 1 1 -(1610171) 1 1b 1b -a1x1t e1r1@ bbi bn ag xhtaemr @t obni.ne gdhua m t o n . e d uP O B o x 1 2 3P 4,O BBoi nx g1h2a3m4,t oBni,nNg Yh a1m3 t9o0n2, N Y 1 3 9 0 2OBJECTIVE STATEMENT(Optional)Brief statement providing focus O B J E C T I V EO B J E C T I V EP a r t i c i p a t iPoanr ti inc itphaet iLoi nb eirna tl hAer tLsi bt eo rCa al rAeretrss tEo xCt ae r n. program.e es rhsi pE px treorgnrsahmi pto your résumé indicating thekind of position or field you areseeking.E D U C A T I OEND U C A T I O NBinghamtonBinghamtonUniversity, StateUniversityNew Yorkof New YorkUniversity,StateofUniversityBachelor of Science,Majorsin EnvironmentalStudies and German,Expectedin May20XX in May 20XXBachelorof Science,Majors in EnvironmentalStudies andGerman,ExpectedEDUCATIONCumulative GPA:3.4/4.0,GPA:Dean’sList SpringCumulative3.4/4.0,Dean’s20XXList Spring 20XXInclude institution(s) attended,degree(s) obtained or expected, S.T.A.R. EarlyCollegeSchool,BrooklynNYBrooklyn NYS.T.A.R.EarlyCollegeSchool,major(s), graduation date, minors,High School Diploma,June20XX June 20XXHigh SchoolDiploma,and concentrations. Gold Honor Role20XX– Spring20XXGoldFallHonorRoleFall 20XX– Spring 20XXDouble majors receive only onedegree. Students with majors fromLEADERSHIPLEADERSHIPtwo different schools receive twoTRIO StudentSupportServices,BinghamtonUniversity UniversityTRIOStudentSupportServices, Binghamtondegrees.Peer Mentor,PeerJuneMentor,20XX-PresentJune 20XX-PresentBS is listed before BA. Organize andpresent collegereadinessworkshops13 low-income, Organizeand presentcollegereadinessforworkshopsfor 13 first-generationlow-income, first-generationMay include relevant courses, studycollege freshmencollege freshmenabroad, honors, or scholarships. Direct studentsto campusresources,programsandservices and services Directstudentsto campusresources,programsBinghamton’s official school name Handle variousadministrativeduties and serveas andRA fortheasstudentsfor oneweekfor one week Handlevarious administrativedutiesserveRA for thestudentsis “Binghamton University, StateUniversity of New York”.Dickinson LeadershipBinghamtonUniversity UniversityDickinson CertificateLeadershipProgram,CertificateProgram, BinghamtonParticipant, Participant,August-December20XXAugust-December20XX Attended a Leadership Attendedmultiplewroteworkshops,wroteobtained aCertificateLeadership CertificateEXPERIENCE Strengthenedleadership skillsin listening,speaking,prioritizinggroup work Strengthenedleadershipskillspublicin listening,publicspeaking,andprioritizingand group workGroup experiences in sections basedon themes, keeping in mind the needsVOLUNTEERVOLUNTEERof the position/employer.Christa Brooklyn, NYCategory headings may change basedTeacher’s Aid,February20XX- May 20XXTeacher’sAid,February20XX - May 20XXon personal experience, examples:7th gradescienceteacherwith teacherstudentswithduringclasses;distributed Assisted 6th andAssisted6th and7th buted materials,relevant experience, , research, leadership, etc.SKILLSSKILLSList in reverse chronological orderwithin each category (most er:MicrosoftWord, PowerPointbased on end date).Language: BasicconversationalSpanishLanguage:Basic conversationalSpanishFor each experience, include positiontitle, organization name, city, and state,dates of activity, and description.Use the job posting to help you decidewhat experiences to include on yourrésumé.SKILLSHighlight skills relevant to the position/employer.Can be grouped by functional area (ex: languages, software, laboratory, technical).Limit to hard skills.8

WRITING BULLET POINTS Identify the skills you used/developed and compare them to the position descriptionAnswer questions in your bullet points: ‘Who? What? When? Why? How? How many? How often? Results?’Begin each bullet point with an action verb (use the list below to identify verbs that show your skills)Avoid “responsible for” and “duties include” and do not use personal pronouns (i.e. I, my, our, we)Be sure all descriptions focus on YOUR skills and contributionsInclude numbers (ex. quantities, dollar amounts, percentages) when appropriateUse past tense verbs for positions you have completed, present tense verbs for current tedVerifiedWelcomedAC T I O NV E R B OBLEM edPresentedPublicizedQuestionedReferredReinforced9

RÉSUMÉ SAMPLESUse these samples to guide the creation of your own résumé. You should not copy these samples, rather use them toget ideas for how you might organize information on your own résumé. You will also see examples of effective bulletpoint writing throughout the samples provided.1STFIRST-YEAR – SOPHOMORE RÉSUMÉFirst Last1234 Resume Road Binghamton, NY 12345(123) 456-7890 resume2@binghamton.eduEDUCATIONBinghamton University, State University of New YorkExpected Graduation: May 20XXBachelor of Science in Psychology GPA: 3.75/4.00 Dean’s List: Fall 20XXPulaski High SchoolAdvanced Regents Diploma GPA: 92.00Graduation: June 20XXWORK EXPERIENCEAfter School Recreation ProgramCentral Square, NYRecreation CounselorSeptember 20XX – Present Supervise 5-15 teenagers at a time to promote engagement with activities, enforce conduct when needed,and ensure safety Develop crafting programs by incorporating a basket weaving activity, which required training 3 staffmembers, budgeting for all the supplies, and leading the activity for 15 teenagersJCPenneyWatertown, NYSales AssociateJuly 20XX – August 20XX Provided effective customer service in a fast-paced environment, resulting in promotion to lead trainerfor all new hires transitioning into the same role Initiated engagement with customers to offer assistance and promote current sales in order to enhancecustomer satisfactionVOLUNTEER EXPERIENCENational Honor SocietyPulaski, NYTutor/MemberOctober 20XX – June 20XX Lead 9 tutoring sessions for 3 students to provide an individualized learning experience Served as host at the incoming inductees ceremony, greeting incoming audience members and providingpamphlets of the eventRichland Park Clean-Up ProjectRichland, NYVolunteerJune 20XX Collaborated with 23 community members to perform various tasks in order to enhance the park’saccessibility, appearance, and functions Requested donations from neighborhood with 2 other volunteers, raising a total of 150.00AWARDS & HONORSJordan Smith ScholarshipBinghamton, NYRecipientFall 20XX Awarded to incoming freshman who demonstrated academic excellence and solid citizenshipNational Honors SocietyPulaski, NYMemberSeptember 20XX – June 20XX Inducted based on excellence in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and serviceSKILLSLanguage: Basic conversational

Student leaders gain skills in teamwork, advising, event/program planning, public speaking, leadership development, and assessment among many others. Before you can articulate your leadership experience to others, it is necessary to review your experiences and to identify the skills you have gained and/or used through your leadership positions.

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