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    O

    CS

    Hope College Office of Career Services

    PREPARING YOUR INTERNSHIP RESUME

    What is a resume and why do I need one?


    A resume is a document, usually one page in length, which serves as your introduction to prospective employers. A
    resume is your personal marketing tool, and it is critical that it be error-free and organized in an attractive manner in
    order to draw the attention of a busy employer. Most employers will require a resume as part of your internship
    application process.
    How is an internship resume different from other resumes?
    The goal of your internship resume is to help you obtain practical experience to compliment your academic
    experience in a particular career field of interest. An internship resume helps the employer place your current level
    of knowledge and skill development in your college educational process. The focus for an internship resume is not
    on knowledge and professional skills, but on the academic background and transferable skills you will be able to
    apply in an internship setting. Transferable skills like interpersonal communication, teamwork, initiative, and selfdirected leadership are gained through campus involvement and employment during the school year and college
    breaks.
    What information should my resume contain?
    A resume is divided into sections or components that provide information about who you are and the experience
    you can offer an employer. Information shared in your resume should be professionally relevant and should only
    contain experiences from your time in college unless your college experience is not sufficient to fill one page and
    you are a first or second year student. The most common components for an internship resume, in order of
    appearance, include:
    1.

    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.
    6.

    7.
    8.

    Name, address, telephone and emailif you are living on campus include your current and permanent
    address and use a telephone number where you can easily be reached. Remember to ensure your current voice
    mail greeting is professional and others answering your phone take accurate and complete messages once your
    resume has been sent to an employer. Your name should be typed in a larger font size to make it easier for an
    employer to identify and remember your resume.
    Internship objectivethe objective is a concise statement of exactly what you want to pursue in an
    internship experience and should be catered to each internship position for which you apply. It is better not to
    include an objective at all than to use one that is too broad or extremely narrow.
    Educationemphasize the highest level you have achieved, including study abroad experiences. If your GPA
    is at or above a 3.0, include it as well as academic honors and awards.
    Relevant coursework, academic highlights, and/or research experiencelist courses relevant to the type
    of internship you would like to pursue and describe research projects or academic experiences related to the
    type of work your hope to do in an internship.
    Skillslist language skills, computer skills, and special certifications that relate to the internship opportunity.
    Work or relevant experienceuse this section to highlight the transferable skills you have developed by tying
    them to the responsibilities you have had in employment experiences. If necessary, employment from high
    school may be listed in this section, although it is not preferred. List your experiences in the most recent order
    first.
    Campus and Community Activitieslist transferable skills by tying them to involvement in campus
    organizations, church and volunteer activities in which you participated at Hope or during college breaks.
    Additional informationif may be necessary to include publications of poetry, articles, etc., posters, or other
    artistic work. Faculty and OCS' staff are available to help you determine if additional information is expected
    in your career field of interest.

    How do I describe my experiences?


    Transferable skills, or skills you used in your previous experience that will also apply in professional settings, are
    highlighted on your resume through descriptions of your work experience and campus/community activities.
    Because the employer wants to see the most relevant information first, each description begins with a subheading
    that includes a position title first, followed by an employer name (if applicable), the geographic location (if
    applicable), and the dates of the experience.
    Descriptions may be in the format of a paragraph with several phrases/sentences that outline each experience or
    they may be represented in a bulleted list below each descriptions subheading, but the format must be consistent
    throughout the resume.
    Action Verbs
    Each descriptive phrase used under each sub-heading should begin with an action verb in the past tense; no subject
    nouns or pronouns are used. Be sure to use a variety of action verbs in order to keep your resume from appearing
    repetitive.
    Management Skills
    Administered
    Analyzed
    Assigned
    Attained
    Chaired
    Contracted
    Consolidated
    Coordinated
    Delegated
    Directed
    Evaluated
    Executed
    Improved
    Increased
    Organized
    Oversaw
    Planned
    Prioritized
    Produced
    Recommended
    Reviewed
    Scheduled
    Strengthened
    Supervised
    Communication
    Skills
    Addressed
    Arbitrated
    Arranged
    Authored
    Corresponded
    Developed
    Directed
    Drafted
    Edited
    Enlisted
    Formulated

    Influenced
    Interpreted
    Lectured
    Mediated
    Moderated
    Motivated
    Negotiated
    Persuaded
    Promoted
    Publicized
    Reconciled
    Recruited
    Spoke
    Translated
    Wrote

    Designed
    Devised
    Engineered
    Fabricated
    Maintained
    Operated
    Overhauled
    Programmed
    Remodeled
    Repaired
    Solved
    Trained
    Upgraded

    Research Skills
    Clarified
    Collected
    Critiqued
    Diagnosed
    Evaluated
    Examined
    Identified
    Inspected
    Interpreted
    Interviewed
    Investigated
    Organized
    Reviewed
    Summarized
    Surveyed
    Systematized

    Teaching Skills
    Adapted
    Advised
    Clarified
    Coached
    Communicated
    Coordinated
    Developed
    Enabled
    Encouraged
    Evaluated
    Explained
    Facilitated
    Guided
    Informed
    Initiated
    Instructed
    Persuaded
    Stimulated

    Technical Skills
    Assembled
    Built
    Calculated
    Computed

    Financial Skills
    Administered
    Allocated
    Analyzed
    Appraised

    Audited
    Balanced
    Budgeted
    Calculated
    Computed
    Developed
    Forecast
    Managed
    Marketed
    Planned
    Projected
    Researched
    Creative Skills
    Conceptualized
    Created
    Designed
    Developed
    Directed
    Established
    Fashioned
    Founded
    Illustrated
    Instituted
    Integrated
    Introduced
    Invented
    Originated
    Performed
    Planned
    Revitalized
    Shaped
    Helping Skills
    Assessed
    Assisted
    Clarified
    Coached
    Counseled

    Demonstrated
    Diagnosed
    Educated
    Expedited
    Facilitated
    Familiarized
    Guided
    Referred
    Rehabilitated
    Represented
    Clerical/Detail
    Skills
    Approved
    Arranged
    Catalogued
    Classified
    Collected
    Compiled
    Dispatched
    Executed
    Generated
    Implemented
    Inspected
    Monitored
    Operated
    Organized
    Prepared
    Processed
    Purchased
    Recorded
    Retrieved
    Screened
    Specified
    Systematized
    Tabulated
    Validated

    RUTH B. BRIGHT
    ruth.bright@hope.edu
    CURRENT ADDRESS:
    Cook Hall #3231
    115 East 10th Street
    Holland, MI 49423
    (616) 395-4321

    PERMANENT ADDRESS:
    51 Oakridge Drive
    Westchester, NY 10054
    (646) 653-1298

    INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVE
    To obtain a summer internship in public relations using my verbal and written communication skills
    EDUCATION
    Hope College, Holland, MI
    Bachelor of Arts: Communication, Management
    Minor: Spanish
    GPA 3.77/4.0

    Anticipated May 20XX

    Study abroad in London, England


    Management in the British Economy

    May 20XX

    HONORS AND AWARDS


    Deans List five semesters
    Mortar Board national honor society member
    Division III All-American fast-pitch softball award
    RELEVANT COURSEWORK
    Management Decisions
    Public Presentations
    Marketing Management
    Media Productions I, Copywriting

    Management Theory
    Analytic Skills in Communication
    Interpersonal Communication
    Communication for Public Relations

    SKILLS
    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Adobe PageMaker
    Experienced with writing press releases, editing, and public speaking
    Fluent in Spanish
    RELATED EXPERIENCE
    Assistant Editor, The Anchor, Hope College, Holland, MI
    Provided editorial comments on copy for four campus newspaper columnists
    Assisted campus organizations with development and submission of press releases

    Fall 20XX

    Server, Pizza Palace, Buffalo, NY


    Summers 20XX-20XX
    Provided service to customers of all ages in a high-traffic, fast-paced environment
    Utilized problem-solving and management skills to create employee schedule for manager
    Business Club Publicity Chair, Hope College, Holland, MI
    Spring 20XX
    Created flyers, press releases, campus electronic announcements, and banners for events
    CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
    Niagara Area Literacy Council Volunteer
    Summers 2002-20XX
    Tutored children ages six through ten for two hours each week in a minority student
    achievement program
    Dance Marathon Moraler
    Spring 20XX
    Assisted and encouraged a participant throughout an all night philanthropic event

    SAMUEL K. LAM
    Cook Hall #260 - 115 E. 10th Street - Holland, MI 49423 - (616) 395-3267 - samuel.lam@hope.edu
    INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVE
    To obtain a summer internship in a laboratory setting using research and analysis skills
    EDUCATION
    Hope College, Holland MI
    Bachelor of Science: Chemistry
    Minor: Physics
    GPA: 3.89/4.0

    Anticipated May 20XX

    HONORS AND AWARDS


    Phi Beta Kappa national academic honor society member
    Deans List six consecutive semesters
    RELEVANT COURSES
    Studies in Physics
    Organic Chemistry
    Analytical Chemistry
    Environmental Lab Methods

    Modern Physics
    Inorganic Chemistry
    Physical Chemistry
    Environmental Geochemistry

    COMPUTER SKILLS
    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and ArcGIS
    LABORATORY SKILLS
    Experience with the following laboratory equipment: Pelletron particle accelerator, Inductively
    Coupled Plasma Spectrometer, environmental sampling techniques including sediment
    piston coring, ponar grab, secchi depth, benthic invertebrate sampling
    RELATED EXPERIENCE
    Undergraduate Research Assistant, Chemistry Department, Hope College Summer 20XX
    Assisted professor with investigating Lake Macatawa sediment toxicity
    Contributed to report of study for National Science Foundation
    Co-presented findings at local research symposium
    Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department, Hope College
    Spring 20XX
    Operated and trained students on laboratory equipment
    Guided and supervised laboratory work of General and Organic chemistry students
    CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
    Sigma Pi Sigma Treasurer
    Fall 20XX-Spring 20XX
    Managed financial transactions for undergraduate physics honor society chapter
    Hope College Mission Trip
    Spring 20XX
    Worked with multi-racial and multi-ethnic individuals in a variety of Los Angeles urban
    ministry centers during a one week spring break service trip
    Orientation Assistant
    Fall 20XX
    Served as a peer mentor assisting ten first years students with the transition to college
    Its Grand River Cleanup Volunteer
    Summers 20XX-20XX
    Applied academic knowledge of freshwater pollution analysis and clean up techniques by
    participating in monthly service day projects with the Grand Rapids Young Professionals
    Grand River Cleanup Crew

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