Yale Career Guide

Guide
Yale College Undergraduate Career Services

www.yale.edu/career
Yale College Undergraduate Career Services

P.O. Box 208303, New Haven, Connecticut
06520-8303
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Contents
Letter from the Director
1 Undergraduate Career Services
2 Getting Started
3 Developing Your Rsum
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4 Cover Letters
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5 Follow-Up Materials
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6 Additional Tools and Tips
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7 Interviewing
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We see our role as stress reduction! This is why our yearby-year guide recommends that you engage with us in
your freshman year. By starting early, you may slowly and
gradually take advantage of all the programming available, adding interesting internship experiences, attending
useful programs, and making valuable networking connections. Building toward a career decision is much less
stressful than trying to do it all in one year, one semester,
or one week.
Letter from the

Director
The collection of sample rsums and cover letters presented here were all written by recent Yale College graduates with whom we have worked. These are NOT templates to be slavishly copied, but are intended to prompt
you to consider how you would like your final materials to
look, and how you might want to promote your candidacy
in a letter.
We conclude with a strategy for approaching interviews.
This deliberately avoids providing typical questions, focusing instead upon broad categories of questions, since
for any one category there can be millions of possible permutations. However, we are sure that the categories- developed with help from both industry and academics- are
robust, and will repay your attention.
I want to thank the many people who have made this publication possible. Chief among these is Lehman Brothers,
On behalf of the entire staff at Undergraduate Career Ser- whose generosity made the whole project possible. Withvices, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Yale UCS in UCS, Melissa Berkey and Donald Henschel (SY 07),
Guide. This publication provides you with an explanation have built upon the earlier work of Beth Olsen, Stephanie
of our services, a year-by-year guide to recommended ac- Glover and many others to provide you with what I hope
tivities, and a primer to help you construct your rsum, you will find a most useful resource.
craft cover letters, and prepare for an interview.
Good luck, and remember early engagement is the
There is a great deal of mythology surrounding choosing a key!
career. Chief among these is the idea that you are making
a lifetime commitment. While it CAN be that significant
if you choose to make it so, in most cases a career decision represents a commitment only to the next horizon Philip Jones
maybe one to three years ahead at which point a re- Assistant Dean, Yale College
assessment takes place, and the next horizon is identified. Director, Undergraduate Career Services
Students would do well to remind themselves that they
should not expect to have their entire lives planned out by
graduation!
Even so, choosing your next steps can often be stressful.
This is where UCS comes in. We provide extensive services to help you to make informed decisions, and work with
everyone from the self-described totally clueless to those
evaluating competing offers. However, the responsibility
is YOURS to take advantage of these resources.
Resource Library
UCS has a resource library where students can obtain

information on decision making and job hunting, careers and organizations, summer employment and internships, U.S. and international graduate and professional schools, and much more.
Website
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Undergraduate
Career Services
Undergraduate Career Services (UCS), located at 55

Whitney Avenue, offers programs that help students of
Yale College further their career goals. Our role at UCS
is to help students learn about themselves, to help them
explore the world around them and learn about their career options, and to help them make informed decisions
about their futures in order to realize their goals. We do
this through individual and group meetings, through the
provision of research materials, and through the coordination of programs that can put students in direct contact
with professionals and organizations in a wide variety of
fields of interest. All students are invited to visit UCS to
learn about our programs and resources.
Counseling Hours
Professional staff members and peer counselors are

available each weekday to answer students quick questions on a first-come, first-served, walk-in basis. No
appointment is needed for these 15-minute sessions.
Check www.yale.edu/career for the schedule of these
Open Hours. In addition, students can schedule an
individual counseling appointment for more in-depth
career related discussions. To schedule an appointment,
call 432-0800.
UCS maintains a website with a wealth of career information in addition to internship and job postings.
Students can explore this site (www.yale.edu/career)
on their own, and career counselors may also suggest
specific resources during appointments. Check the site
often for information on upcoming career-related programs and events.
Email Distribution Lists
Students can receive emails from UCS relevant to their

interests via several email lists that target specific areas
of interest. The distribution lists are: Arts & Communications; Business; Education; Government; Health Professions; International Opportunities; Internships; Law;
LGBTQ; On-Campus Interview Program; Science/Engineering; and Social Services & Advocacy. To sign up,
visit www.yale.edu/career/newusers.
Meetings, Workshops,
and Career Panels
UCS offers workshops, information meetings, and career

panels on a variety of topics throughout the year. Topics have
included Interview Skills, Summer Options, International Internships, and Consulting Demystified. The Employer in Residence program brings employers to campus to
review rsums, conduct mock interviews, or speak on topics
relevant to their industries. In addition, alumni (or other distinguished individuals) often come to campus to participate
in career panels. Examples of such panelists include teachers, women in finance, journalists, arts administrators, and
health-care practitioners, among others.
Internship Resources
Whether a student plans to explore a career or wishes to

obtain greater knowledge about a chosen field, an internship can offer valuable experience. Through internships,
you have the opportunity to learn more about yourself and
to apply your college education in a temporary work setting.
UCS maintains an online database of approximately 10,000
internships available, both internationally and in the US, to
students interested in a wide variety of fields. The resource library and UCS website both house directories of internships
and internship evaluations by students, indexed by field of
interest.
On-Campus Interview
Program
The On-Campus Interview Program provides a unique

opportunity for undergraduate students to meet, and
interview with representatives from many organizations. This is an excellent way to begin planning for
life after Yale as a sophomore, junior, or senior and to
take the first step on the path to a successful career. The
organizations that come to interview on-campus offer
employment opportunities in fields such as finance,
consulting, advertising, nonprofit, government, education, political action, and research. On-campus interviews take place during both the fall and spring semesters.
Career Fairs
UCS hosts a variety of career fairs throughout the year.

Fairs include: Private Sector (Corporate), Nonprofit,
Health Professions, Law School/Public Policy, International Opportunities, and Federal Government. Several
fairs are collaborative events, such as the spring nonprofit fairs in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Another collaborative effort is MetroLink NYC and DC.
The NYC event focuses on careers in communications,
media, advertising, and publishing, while the DC event
focuses on government, law, think tanks, policy, and
social-service/advocacy.
pick up a copy of our brochure, Preparing to Become

a Health Care Practitioner. Students planning to pursue careers in other health professions should also visit
UCS their first year for guidance on specific courses required for admission to the various health-related professional school programs. Beginning in November of
junior year, the application process begins for students
seeking admission to medical school immediately upon
graduation from Yale College. At that time, premedical students should register with the Health Professions
Advisory Board of UCS. All students interested in careers in medicine and in additional health professions
should subscribe to the health professions distribution
list at www.yale.edu/career/newusers. UCS offers a variety of workshops, meetings, and individual counseling appointments to assist students interested in pursuing health-related careers. Dates and times of these
meetings are listed on the website.
Law School
Students interested in attending law school should

begin by reviewing the law school section of the UCS
website at www.yale.edu/career. Several law school admissions officers visit Yale each fall to answer students
questions, and UCS conducts several information
meetings in the spring and fall. UCS also offers pre-law
workshops that include topics such as: financial aid,
application procedures, letters of recommendation, and
personal statements. Every fall, UCS hosts the Law
Career Exploration
School and Public Policy School fair. UCS also offers
Receptions and Panels
individual counseling appointments to assist students
UCS, along with several Yale alumni clubs, hosts suminterested in attending law school. Students interested
mer receptions and panels. These events provide curin law school are encouraged to subscribe to the Law
rent students with the opportunity to listen to a panel
distribution list at www.yale.edu/career/newusers.
discussion about a specific career field and also talk
with alumni about career interests. Receptions have
Graduate School
been held in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New HaThere are a variety of resources available to students
ven, New York, and Washington, DC.
interested in pursuing a graduate degree. The resource
library and website include information on graduate
Real World Tours
programs throughout the country. In addition, memUCS sponsors tours to organizations to introduce
bers of the UCS staff can assist students in locating restudents to a wide range of careers in a variety of emsources and establishing a timetable for applying. The
ployment fields. Past tours have included a publishmost helpful source of information available to students
ing house, advertising agency, and various investment
regarding specific graduate programs is the Yale faculty
banks. Our goal is that students consider internships in
in the students academic field of interest.
these areas and think about these fields as career choices
upon graduation. Tours are held in the fall and spring.
Medical School and

Health Professions
First-year students considering careers in medicine

should plan to attend the information meeting for premedical students, held during orientation week, and
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Getting
Started
job functions. Our website (www.yale.edu/career) is

an excellent starting point, especially the Explore Careers section within the Career Toolbox. Meeting
with a counselor, using the UCSs library, attending
special programs, and reviewing internship evaluations
completed by other Yale students are just some of the
ways you might begin to create your career goals(s).
Once you have identified career goal, UCS can assist
you in planning your future so that you obtain experience and skills to strengthen your opportunities in the
field(s) that interest you. In addition to your academic
studies, there are many opportunities throughout your
four years at Yale to identify the skills you desire and
then to cultivate them. Meeting with a career counselor
can be an excellent way to begin focusing on what you
most enjoy and desire in the working world.
Realizing Goals
After identifying your career interests, preparing to find

an internship or job involves identifying opportunities
and pursuing them. In the career field(s) that you have
identified, seek and create lists of organizations/companies that hire people with your skills and goals. Again,
the more research you do, the better.
Take advantage of the time and resources you have while

at Yale. Everything you do, from classes to internships,
from masters teas to informational interviews, has the
Undergraduate Career Services (UCS) is here to help potential to help you develop and obtain experience usyou plan your next pursuit after Yale: your career. ing marketable skills. If you are a first- or second-year
Whether you are a first-year student or a senior, UCS student, a career counselor can help you outline the
offers many services ranging from career counseling possibilities while at Yale (including your fall, winter,
appointments to career programs, from databases of spring, and summer breaks). If you are a junior or seopportunities to interview preparation.
nior, a career counselor can help you best present your
skills and interests via your rsum and cover letter.
Many people may be asking you what you plan to do
after graduation. UCS can help you navigate the two Internships
critical parts of career planning: exploring your options To begin your internship search, we recommend that
and realizing your goals. Exploration includes self-as- you meet with a UCS counselor to help you solidify
sessmentidentifying your skills and your goalsand your goals and your reason for seeking an internship, as
researchlearning about different career fields. Real- well as to identify strategies to search for opportunities.
izing your goals, of course, is learning how to find and In addition, the UCS website (www.yale.edu/career)
land that job or internship.
provides a wealth of information regarding the internship search process.
Exploration
One of the many ways to discern what you enjoy doing

and do well is to meet with a UCS career counselor. We
will empower you with the necessary skills to evaluate
yourself and place you on the path to pursuing your
career goals. Self-assessment involves identifying your
strengths, areas of interest, and career goals. UCS offers
many tools to assist you in your research as you match
your interests and skills to appropriate career fields and
Internships will vary in length, hours, time of year,

compensation and benefits. It is important to begin
your search early and establish goals, especially if you
are planning to intern abroad so that you can find an
opportunity to meet your needs. Yale students have also
designed their own internships by contacting organizations/companies directly and proposing a plan. This
allows you to define the parameters of your summer
experience. Students who do this often have rewarding, substantive experiences tailored to their individual
interests and goals. However, securing a self-designed
internship involves careful planning, a fair amount of
research and resourcefulness, and definitely a measure
of initiative. Make an appointment with a career counselor at UCS for assistance with your goal setting, planning process, and overall strategy.
Individual organizations websites and online classified

ads should also be perused as part of your overall search
strategy. A career counselor can help you identify the
best resources for your search. For additional details,
visit www.yale.edu/career.
Sending letters of inquiry is an excellent way to be proactive, especially if your career field of choice does not
often hire for positions more than a month prior to the
Yale College does not award credit for internships. start date. A letter of inquiry introduces oneself to a poThis policy is not unique to Yale; it is shared by all Ivy tential employer and can include information about the
League institutions and some selective liberal arts col- type of job you desire, when you would be available,
leges. However, we encourage you to apply for an in- and your qualifications. This is especially effective in
ternship that requires credit and we will assist you in industries that do not always advertise job openings.
establishing your candidacy. Upon your request, UCS
will provide you with a letter explaining the Yale Col- Informational interviews provide opportunities to make
lege policy and the role the internship will play in your connections with professionals, learn more about a speacademic career. To request a letter written on your be- cific field, and ask for advice. It is important to rememhalf, email internships.ucs@yale.edu. There is a forty- ber that in asking for an informational interview, you are
eight-hour turnaround period for the completion of a asking for a favor of ones time and expertise. Not evletter request.
eryone you approach will be willing or have the time to
meet with you, but some will. You may already know of
people who work in a particular field. You might identify
Jobs
The process of finding a job can be similar to the in- names through organizations websites, your personal
ternship process, but may include additional strategies. and professional contacts, faculty or deans, alumni, famAlthough these are not fixed in stone, several successful ily friends, or panels/presentations on campus.
strategies are submitting applications, sending letters of
inquiry, and setting up informational interviews. The The informational interview may be quite short or last
more research you do regarding your chosen field(s), an hour or more. It may take place in someones office,
the better you will be able to appropriately adapt these informally at a coffee shop, or over the telephone. As
the interviewer, it is critical that you be prepared by restrategies to best realize your goals.
searching the field and preparing questions to ask. Focus
When you identify an appropriate job opening, you on what you want and need to know. What credentials
should apply by sending a cover letter and rsum and are necessary for working in that particular field? What
completing the application form if one exists. If you is the average starting salary? What is a typical day in
identify an opportunity through the On-Campus In- a particular position? How did the interviewee establish
terview Program (OCIP), you will probably be send- her/his career? Informational interviews do not necesing in your application many months ahead of the jobs sarily lead to job openings or offers, but they can lead to
start date. Some of the companies and organizations professional relationships that will be beneficial as you
that participate in OCIP offer positions that turn over build your career. These relationships become part of
after a specified period of time (much like a graduating your network and may be helpful in securing a position.
class), resulting in their ability to know that they need Spend time maintaining your network and always follow
to hire new employees months ahead. Most other or- up with a thank-you note.
ganizations and companies will advertise job openings
when positions are vacated, which happens throughout In addition to these strategies, the On-Campus Interview
the year and not necessarily with much advance notice. Program (OCIP), mentioned above, is a special resource
for Yale students. The companies and organizations
The Job Search page on the UCS website offers many that participate in OCIP solicit applications on-line. To
tips and links for searching job openings. The Career participate, students must attend an OCIP registration
Toolbox includes sites that provide links to job data- meeting. (Check the UCS calendar for dates and times.)
bases in specific industries. In addition, the eRecruit- After on-line applications are submitted, those selected
ing job database lists positions in a variety of fields in- for interviews will receive an email notification. The including many that have been posted specifically to Yale. terviews take place at UCS.
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not to continue including it as a junior or senior depends on

its relevance and the amount of available space.
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Developing
Your Rsum
Your professional rsum should be more than a list of the

jobs and activities you have done. Regardless of the headings you use (Experience or other), you should provide
relevant and thorough (yet concise) explanations of what
you did in each setting. These definitions should always
start with strong verbs, and you should avoid repeating
those verbs. We have provided a list of action verbs to assist you. In addition, a thesaurus always comes in handy! In
each bullet point, focus on what you do (or did), not what
the organization does.
As you define your experiences, consider how a particular
skill would be transferable to another setting; dont dismiss
an experience as necessarily irrelevant. If you worked in a
clothing store, defining your experience as Ran cash register would not be an obvious usable or desirable skill outside
of retail, but stating that you Identified and served customers needs may demonstrate a transferable skill that could
be desirable in a number of settings.
These definitions are particularly important if a rsum is

scanned by an employer. Some companies request that all
rsums be submitted electronically, or they scan printed rsums so that they have an electronic version. If scanning
the rsums, a computer does the first reading. If a rsuYour rsum is one of many tools to help you express your m contains a particular number of predetermined verbs,
interest in organizations and specific job and internship phrases, skills, accomplishments required for the position,
opportunities. The purpose of your rsum is to provide the computer approves forwarding the rsum to that para snapshot of your education and experiences, giving the ticular job opening. A career counselor can help you review
reader a concise picture of what you have to offer. Your r- your rsum to see if it will scan well, or you may want to
sum is, in a sense, an advertisement of yourself. It is im- research this topic in our library or on the web.
portant to spend time and seek advice creating this document so that you have the best tool at hand when you need A rsum should be structured in the way that best identiit. Career counselors are available to critique your rsum, fies your skills and experiences in relation to the opportuas are our peer advisors, during open hours or regular ap- nity you are pursuing. Many students create a chronological
pointments.
rsum (actually in reverse chronology) that features four
primary sections: Education, Experience, Skills, and ActiviReview the accompanying guidelines and examples to as- ties. This is the most common rsum. A functional rsum
sist you in developing your own rsum. The examples in categorizes the definitions under relevant headings such as
this section should not be copied, and they should not be Leadership Experience, International Experience, Teaching
assumed to be the right or only way to present oneself. The Experience, and so on. Some rsums are a hybrid of the
content, of course, must be specific to you. The written pre- two. Most student rsums tend to be one page, though this
sentation (the actual wording) should represent your writing is not always the case. Meeting with a career counselor is
ability. The design (layout) can be whatever appeals most to the best way to determine the format and length that are
you and is appropriate for the career field(s) of interest.
best for you. A career counselor can also assist you with a
curriculum vita (C.V.) if such is requested. (A C.V. includes
Content and Format
a thorough listing of academic achievements in addition to
Begin your rsum with an education section. Your Yale de- or even instead of ones activities and non-academic experigree should be front and center! As a first- or second-year ences.)
student, include your high-school education. Whether or
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Articulate Your Skills and Accomplishments Using These
Action Verbs
Accentuated
Accommodated
Accompanied
Achieved
Acquired
Acted
Adapted
Addressed
Adjusted
Administered
Admitted
Adopted
Advanced
Advertised
Advised
Aided
Allotted
Altered
Amended
Amplified
Analyzed
Anticipated
Applied
Appointed
Appraised
Approved
Arbitrated
Arranged
Articulated
Aspired
Assembled
Assessed
Assigned
Assisted
Attended (to)
Audited
Authorized
Awarded
Balanced
Bargained
Became
Blended
Blocked
Boosted
Bought
Bridged
Broadened
Budgeted
Built
Calculated
Capitalized
Catalogued
Cautioned
Certified
Chaired
Challenged
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Changed
Charted
Checked
Circumvented
Circulated
Cited
Clarified
Classified
Closed
Commissioned
Confronted
Conserved
Considered
Consolidated
Constructed
Consulted
Contacted
Contracted
Contributed
Controlled
Converted
Conveyed
Convinced
Cooperated
Coordinated
Counseled
Corresponded
Created
Critiqued
Cultivated
Debated
Decided
Deducted
Defined
Delegated
Delivered
Demonstrated
Described
Designated
Designed
Detected
Determined
Developed
Devised
Devoted
Diagnosed
Diagramed
Directed
Disclosed
Discovered
Discussed
Displayed
Dissected
Distributed
Diverted
Documented
Drafted
Drew
Edited
Educated
Elected
Endorsed
Engineered
Envisioned
Exchanged
Executed
Exhibited
Expanded
Expedited
Experimented
Explained
Explored
Expressed
Extinguished
Fabricated
Facilitated
Finalized
Finished
Focused
Forecasted
Forged
Formulated
Fortified
Fostered
Found
Founded
Framed
Furthered
Gathered
Generated
Graded
Guided
Handled
Harmonized
Headed
Helped
Hired
Hosted
Identified
Ignited
Illustrated
Implemented
Improved
Incorporated
Increased
Influenced
Informed
Initiated
Innovated
Inspected
Inspired
Installed
Instituted
Instructed
Insured
Integrated
Interacted
Interpreted
Invented
Issued
Launched
Linked
Managed
Manufactured
Mapped
Marketed
Measured
Mediated
Memorized
Mentored
Mobilized
Modeled
Modified
Monitored
Motivated
Navigated
Negotiated
Nominated
Observed
Offered
Operated
Orchestrated
Organized
Originated
Outlined
Overhauled
Participated
Partnered
Passed
Perceived
Performed
Persuaded
Perfected
Photographed
Pioneered
Planned
Played
Plotted
Predicted
Prepared
Presented
Processed
Produced
Programmed
Promoted
Proposed
Protected
Provided
Publicized
Purchased
Qualified
Questioned
Raised
Ranked
Rehabilitated
Remodeled
Repaired
Researched
Resolved
Restituted
Responded
Restored
Retained
Revamped
Reviewed
Revised
Revitalized
Revived
Revolutionized
Sampled
Sanctioned
Scheduled
Screened
Scrutinized
Selected
Served
Serviced
Settled
Set Up
Shaped
Shared
Signaled
Simulated
Smoothed
Sold
Solicited
Solved
Sought
Specialized
Specified
Spent
Spoke
Sponsored
Stimulated
Studied
Submitted
Suggested
Summarized
Supervised
Supplied
Supported
Surveyed
Taught
Targeted
ETHAN YALE
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
P.O. Box 232323, New Haven, CT 06520

565 South Main Street, Media, PA 19063
EDUCATION
Yale University, New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Arts, projected major: Economics. Expected graduation: May 2009.
Penncrest High School, Media, PA
Salutatorian, diploma 2005. SAT: 780 Math, 750 Verbal.
College Experience
ACTIVITIES
ethan.yale@yale.edu
610-777-7777
This student effectively

fills his rsum with a diverse, well-grouped range
of activities.
Yale Entrepreneurial Society

Co-wrote mid-year financial report for executive board as Finance Department member
Co-planned annual educational event in New York City as Events Department member
Yale Investment Club
Member of this organization designed to prepare students for a career in finance
High School Experience

AWARDS
National Merit Scholarship

Scored in 99th percentile on the PSAT, 1 of 2500 students nationwide to receive scholarship
Principals Leadership Award
Awarded to senior with best leadership skills, reflected through ability, style, and success
Yale Book Award
Awarded to junior who best reflects excellence in academics, extracurriculars, and service
Department Award, French
Awarded to senior who best reflects excellence in a specific subject
Perfect Attendance
Achieved perfect attendance during all four years of high school career
Optimist Oratorical Contest, State Competition
Competed in state speaking contest after winning local and regional competitions
LEADERSHIP
Hi-Q Team, Captain (highest academic or leadership honor available at Penncrest High School)
Developed competition strategy, led daily practices, managed budget and schedule for the
oldest continuous academic quiz competition in the United States
Award: Won second place in the Hi-Q championship
Award: First student selected from high school to join the All-Delco Hi-Q Team
Envirothon Team, Captain
Led daily practices, motivated team members, managed oral presentations for the largest
academic science competition in the United States (tests include oral presentations)
Award: Team won first place in North America after winning county and state competitions
Award: Personally won first place in North America in individual category
Physics Olympics Team, Co-Captain
Led daily practices, motivated team members, managed schedule, coordinated logistics
Award: Won first place in Physics Olympics competition to continue longest national record
National Honor Society, President
Coordinated service opportunities and events
Led annual induction ceremony and managed monthly meetings
Award: Received the NHS Service Award for school and community service
Theatre, Secretary/Treasurer
Co-directed fall production for three years: wrote scripts, led daily rehearsals
Award: Awarded 4-Star Thespian in International Thespian Society for dedication to theatre
World Language Honors Club (French), Co-President
Coordinated service opportunities and events
Led annual awards and induction ceremony and managed monthly meetings
Print your rsum out

- How does it look? Is
it easy to read and visually appealing? Can
you quickly pick out
key information?
ACTIVITIES
Philadelphia Inquirer
Wrote for newspapers Neighbors section as a student contributor
The Lions Roar, Penncrest High School Newspaper
Wrote for quarterly publications as a staff writer
Assistant Principal Office Aid
Worked in Assistant Principals office during study halls
Margins can be adjusted to fit your needs, though typically range between .5 and 1
inch on all sides, leaving your top margin slightly larger than your bottom margin.
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text, but dont overdo it.
Elaine Yale
5555 Elm Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6M 4C8, Canada, (604) 244-2444
c/o Yale University, P.O. Box 222222, New Haven, CT, 06520, (203) 777-8888, elaine.yale@yale.edu
Your Y
Yale education should
be at the
h top of
your rsum.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English, graduation expected May 2007, GPA 3.74
Writing Concentration (selective English track with extra writing courses and final project)
Coursework includes Literature of Fact (journalism), Non-Fiction Writing: Voice & Structure (creative non-fiction
reportage), and Daily Themes (daily creative assignment)
Yale-in-London, London, UK (Summer 2005)
Study-abroad program with two full-time Yale courses, one in art history and one in literature.
Visited London-area theaters and museums and Oxford and Cambridge universities.
Traveled during free weekdays and weekends around London, the UK, and Europe.
Crofton House School, Vancouver, BC (June 2003) First Class Honours with Distinction, GPA 4.0
Journalism Experience
Yale Herald weekly newspaper, Staff, Yale University, New Haven, CT (2003-present)
Editor-in-chief (Dec. 2005-May 2006): approved and edited all content, arranged printing and distribution, oversaw
event planning, delegated responsibilities, liaised with publisher and Yale administration, ran weekly production,
planned special issues, appointed next editorial board.
Managing Editor (Sept.-Dec. 2005): monitored and advised section editors, managed cover stories, edited pages for
content and layout, helped run weekly production, wrote articles.
Editor-in-Chief, 2005 Freshman Issue (Mar.-Aug. 2005): led production, appointed staff, edited and approved all
content, liaised with publisher and Yale administration.
Section Editor (Sept.2004.-May. 2005): assigned, wrote, and edited articles, laid out section.
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Attended press conferences, helped prepare and run conference media room, accredited and liaised with journalists
and media outlets from around the world.
Compiled press coverage, organized and edited databases.
Wrote and edited documents such as award applications, fresh sheets, brochures, letters, press releases, proposals,
final reports, presentations, and business announcements.
Media Writing Week, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (Summer 2003)
Learned tips on pitching and writing freelance humour, lifestyle, and travel articles.
Crofton Chronicle, Staff Writer and Copy-Editor, Crofton House School, Vancouver, BC (2001-2003)
Other Experience
Spry Hawkins Micner, Legal Assistant, Richmond, BC (Summer 2003, 2002, 2001)
Answered phones, faxed, photocopied, sorted mail, and typed and edited client bills and letters.
Other Activities
Yale Taps dance troupe, Treasurer, Yale University, New Haven, CT (2003-present)
Help run yearly performance, organize workshops and social events, and manage all finances.
Speech and Debate Team, Member, Crofton House School, Vancouver, BC(2000-2003)
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Foreign languages: French, Spanish, some Hebrew
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PHONE (203) 203-2233 E-MAIL ELY.YALE@YALE.EDU
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EDUCATION
B.A. in Political Science, expected May 2009
Coursework includes: Economics, English, Introduction to Ethics, Moral Foundation of Politics
Ithaca High School, Ithaca, NY
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Fall 2000 to Spring 2005
Organized social activities, conference trips, winter and summer retreats. Prepared and taught Sunday
School classes.
New York Boys State, Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals
Summer 2004
Led campaign for office in a mock New York State, winning the greatest majority for any office.
Performed the duties and the functions of the Chief Justice.
New Haven Chinese Church, Sunday School Teacher
Fall 2005 and Spring 2006
Led worship. Prepared and taught children ranging from elementary school to high school. Identified and
resolved problems between the children as well as handled different personalities.
FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE
Vitamin L, Chorus Member
Fall 1999 to Summer 2005
Board Member (one of two youth)
Fall 2003 to Summer 2005
Wrote grants and other funding applications in order to have a sliding scale scholarship fund for concerts
at schools and to cover expenses, such as sound equipment and character education conference fees.
Administered a budget of $150,000. Contributed to organizing fundraising events. Organized social
functions such as family pot-lucks for ~60 families together. Created a bookmark so that children could
take home the lessons of the songs after concerts.
Habitat for Humanity Bike Challenge, North Trip
Summer 2006
Solicited support of friends, families, neighbors, and local and national businesses to receive funding for
the trip.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Insiders Guide to Colleges, Writer
Contacted and interviewed students at other colleges about their college experiences over the phone.
Supplemented interviews with personal research on colleges.
The History Center, Student Historian
Researched the ownership of historical objects by searching through archived documents. Interviewed
previous owners about their lifetime in Ithaca, and the history behind the object. Wrote the official
background and historical description of the object.
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Macromedia Dreamworks,
Macromedia Fireworks
Language: Proficient French, Fluent Spoken Mandarin (Native Speaker)
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Elton Yale
PO Box 200000, New Haven, CT 06520 (203) 203-2222 elton.yale@yale.edu
EDUCATION
B.A. Political Science, Expected Graduation May 2004
G.P.A. 3.4/4.0
EXPERIENCE Rowing Highlights
United States National Team (Princeton, NJ) Summers 2000-2003
Represented the U.S. in national and international competition at the junior pre-elite and elite levels.
Pan American Games (Bonao, Dominical Republic), Mens Eight, Gold Medalist (August 2003)
US Rowing National Championships (Camden, NJ), Mens Elite Pair, Gold Medalist (July 2003)
World U23 Regatta [under-23 world championships] (Genoa, Italy), Mens Pair, Bronze medalist
(July 2002)
Nations Cup [under-23 world championships] (Ottensheim, Austria), Mens Pair, 4th Place (July
2001)
Junior World Championships (Zagreb, Croatia), Mens Coxed Four, Bronze Medalist (August 2000)
Yale University Heavyweight Crew Team (New Haven, CT) September 2000 Present
Team Captain for the 2003-2004 season
Member of the Varsity boat (2001-2004), practicing over 25 hours a week
Recipient, George Pew Award, given to the team member who distinguishes himself through
hard work, dedication and loyalty to Yale Crew. (June 2003)
CRASH-B World Indoor Championships (Boston, MA), Silver Medalist, Collegiate Division
(February 2003)
Recipient, Jerry Romano Bowl, annually awarded to the oarsman who most thoroughly enjoys
the freshman experience. (June 2001)
Community Rowing Program (New Haven, CT) Winters 2002-2004
Teach basics and fundamentals of rowing to middle and high school-aged kids from schools
around New Haven
EXPERIENCE Work
Yale Law School Library (New Haven, CT) January 2002 Present
Research Assistant
Assist professors in finding and retrieving materials from the entire Yale library system
Perform library administrative tasks
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Senior Class Council (New Haven, CT) September 2003-May 2004
Member-at-large
Assist in the planning and execution of senior class events (parties, competitions, exhibitions,
Class Day and other social events) using a budget of $135,000
Yale Outreach Program (New Haven, CT) November 2003-Present
Visit middle schools around New Haven to discuss the value of participation in sports
SKILLS
Computer: Reason, Cubase, Peak (music programs); Adobe Photoshop, Pagemaker, Microsoft Excel
Language: Basic French Proficiency
Elle E. Yale
email: elle.yale@yale.edu
121 Maple Ave.

Brentwood, NJ 31111
(607) 532-4655
Education
P.O. Box 200000

New Haven, CT 06250
Cell: (203) 576-2222

B. A., expected May 2005
Major: Ethics, Politics, and Economics
Coursework includes: microeconomics, macroeconomics, multi-variable calculus,
linear algebra, and political philosophy
Willow Springs High School, Brentwood, NJ
Diploma, May 2001 GPA 3.87
Skills
Computer: WordPerfect, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

Language: Fluent Spanish and French
Experience
Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT

Survey Administrator: Worked under the direction of a Yale Child Study Center
Research Team. Administered the SAHA (Social and Health Assessment) survey
to middle and high school students in New Haven. Debriefed students at the end
of each survey. Documented and discussed student reactions with Child Study
Coordinators. (Spring 2002)
American Red Cross, Brentwood, NJ
Receptionist: Provided information about Red Cross services. Handled questions
and concerns about the Red Cross over the phone and in person. Greeted donors
and assisted clients with inquiries at the front desk. Performed word-processing,
data-entry, and filing/copying as needed. (1999-2000)
Activities
Independent Research: Designed and conducted independent study of natural

resource policy. Researched literature on the economic consequences of pollution,
waste management, and energy planning. Wrote a critical research paper on
microeconomic consequences of implementing different policies. (2000-2001)
Environmental Club President: Organized general assembly and executive
board meetings. Supervised volunteers in the Adopt-a-Trail program.
Coordinated the Annual Environmental Conference. (2000-2001)
National Honor Society Treasurer: Kept accurate account of income and
expenditures. Allocated funds to projects and activities within budgetary
constraints. Proposed new policies to improve structure of the organization.
Prepared financial reports upon every meeting. (2000-2001)
Literary Magazine Editorial/Advertising Assistant: Edited poetry and short
stories. Assisted with layout and design. Consolidated submissions and sorted
them by category. Helped coordinate coffeehouse fundraisers. Publicized the
magazine through rigorous advertising. (1999-2001)
ESLTutor: Mentored children of diverse cultures and backgrounds to promote
leadership qualities and enhance their academic performance. (1999-2001)
Eli Branford
eli.branford@yale.edu
Yale University
P. O. Box 200000
New Haven, Connecticut 06520
(203) 203-2222
Education
444 Whitefish Drive

Jasper, Alberta
Canada A1B 2C3
(203) 203-1111

B.A., Architecture, expected May 2004. Cumulative GPA: 3.34/4.00
Coursework includes: Architecture, Economics, Calculus, French, Chinese
Jonathan Whitaker Collegiate, Jasper, Alberta, Canada
High school diploma, Advanced Program, June 2000
SHAD Mountain Program, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Completed an intensive program focusing on science, technology, and entrepreneurship, Summer 1999
Skills
Computer: Statistical Package for Social Sciences, BASIC, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Language: Proficient Chinese, Proficient French
Experience
Lehman Brothers, New York, NY (Summer 2003)

Wealth and Asset Management Summer Analyst: Collaborated with the New Product Development Team to
launch Lehman Brothers first closed-end fund. Produced sales-force documents and aided in prospectus
drafting. Researched and recommended potential investment products. Performed a variety of comparative
analyses.
Association of Yale Alumni Community Service Summer Fellowship, Philadelphia, PA (Summer 2002)
Summer Fellow: Volunteered at Urban Bridges at St. Gabriels, a non-profit community outreach organization.
Helped organize and run the Vacation Ventures summer program. Mentored and tutored underprivileged
children in inner-city Philadelphia.
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada (Summer 2001)
Research Assistant: Analyzed Canadian census data using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
Conducted research on current Canadian immigration trends. Completed library research, literature review, and
preparation of prcis reports.
Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Program, Alberta, Canada (1997-1998)
Vice President of Finance: Launched a small company and handled all financial transactions. Collaborated with
peers in product fabrication and marketing.
Activities
Emily Yale
________________________________________
emily.yale@yale.edu
Current Address
P. O. Box 200000
New Haven, CT
203.203.2222
203.333.1111
Permanent Address
410 Carriage Lane
Wilmington, DE 19999
302.222.2222
Education
Yale College, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts, May 2004. Art Major, Graphic Design
Concentration
3.86 GPA
Related Courses
Advanced Graphic Design
Visual Studies in Graphic Design
Typography in Graphic Design I and II
Intermediate Photography
Color
Basic Drawing
Experience
Graphic Design Intern, National Geographic Traveler Magazine, Washington, DC
(Summer 2003) Designed promotional booklets, magazine pages, and magazine
icons and symbols while observing and learning about magazine production.
Graphic Design Intern, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, Connecticut (June
December 2002, September 2003May 2003) Assistant to the Graphic Designer of
the Center in the production of exhibition catalogues, advertising, promotional
materials, and gallery signs. Designed and edited a 20-page promotional book for the
Education Department.
Activities
Junior Term Abroad, Syracuse University Program, Florence, Italy (Spring 2003)
Lived for a semester in Florence, Italy, while studying painting, photography, and
Italian and traveling in Italy and Spain.
D.E.S.K. (Dinner Evening Soup Kitchen), New Haven, CT (2002)

Volunteer: Served food to disadvantaged adults in inner-city New Haven on a weekly basis.
Vice President of Social Advancement, Pi Beta Phi National Sorority, Connecticut

Beta Chapter, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut (Vice President Fall 2003;
Member Spring 2002Present) Organize, educate, and induct new sorority members
while being active in philanthropy, fund-raising, social, and academic projects.
Yale University Varsity Squash (2000-present)

Most Valuable J.V. Player (2001-2002)
United States Squash Racquets Association Team B Champions (2001)
Chairperson of Branford College Seminar Selection Committee, Yale University,

New Haven, Connecticut (Fall 2002) Chaired student and faculty committee that
selects the professors that Branford College will sponsor to teach seminar classes.
Yale Symphony Orchestra, percussionist (2000-2002)

Performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City (2001)
Toured and performed in Eastern Europe (2002)
Skills and Interests

Quark XPress, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects
Italian Language
Painting, Drawing, Photography
Racquetball
World Junior Racquetball Champion (1999 mixed doubles)
Canadian National Junior Racquetball Champion (1998 doubles, 1999 singles, 2000 doubles)
Canadian National Junior Racquetball Team Member (1999, 2000)
Royal Conservatory of Music
Attained High Honors in Piano and Percussion (1999)
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PHONE (203) 203-2222 E-MAIL ELIZA.YALE@YALE.EDU
L. E. Calhoun
l.e.calhoun@yale.edu
P.O. Box 200000

New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2222
5555, rue Montral

Qubec, QC. Canada H3J 2S2
(203) 203-1111
Education

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, expected May 2004
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Coursework includes: Visual Approaches to Legal Thought, Public Health, Journalism, Studies in Grand
Strategy, Applied Mathematics and E-Commerce
Senior Essay: How the Gulf War Changed Turkeys Policy toward the Kurds Or Did It?
ELIZA YALE
EDUCATION
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts in the Humanities, expected May 2004
Port Columbus High School, Columbus, Ohio
American School of Paris, Paris, France

Bilingual International Baccalaureate, 2000; Graduated second in class of 80
Awards for Excellence in English, French and History; National Honor Society Board Member
Captain of Varsity Cross Country and Track & Field teams for two consecutive years
Experience
International Conflict Research Group, President and Co-Director, Yale University, 2001-present
Organized conference on AIDS as a Threat to International Security held in November 2002
Recruited internationally known experts in the field to be panelists; completed extensive research on topic of
conference in order to ensure attendance of most knowledgeable speakers
Managed all logistical aspects of conference including itineraries, space reservation and program materials
Raised $20,000 to fund conference by soliciting Yale University departments and organizations
Planning to publish article on conference proceedings in reputable medical and political journals
TBWA\Chiat\Day, Account Management Intern, Absolut Vodka Account, New York, NY, Summer 2003
Led intern team in conducting market research to develop a new product for Absolut
Coordinated development of a fully integrated advertising campaign for this product, including print, television
and interactive components
Presented campaign idea to Absolut Marketing Senior Vice President and received favorable feedback
Created new project status report to clearly outline the status of ongoing projects for all agency departments
working on the Absolut account; efforts resulted in enhanced communication and efficient weekly agency
meetings
KPMG, LLC, Human Resources Analyst, Toronto, Canada, Summer 2002
Built first centralized HR policy database to ensure consistent and accurate responses to employee inquiries
Conducted internal interviews and examined staff communication history to identify questions about HR
policies that were unanswered or required significant time and resources to address; carried out independent
research on possible solutions to identified questions
Inputted acquired data into Excel sheet and categorized all questions
Activities
Yale International Relations Association, Secretariat Member and Chairperson, 2000-present

Chaired Model United Nations (MUN) conference committees, moderating flow and substance of debate;
researched and wrote background papers on committee topics
Served as Under Secretary General for Business for MUN 2000 Conference, managing all logistical and
budgetary aspects of conference
Wrote conference handbook and financed its printing by selling ad space to local businesses
Faux Pas, French Society at Yale, President and Treasurer, 2001-2003
Co-founded society as replacement for inactive organization
Planned cultural and social events including French movie screenings, cooking classes, wine tasting sessions,
seminars with French scholars and business leaders
Strengthened recruitment strategy with weekly events and sponsorship of Francophone programs on campus,
resulting in membership of over 400 and establishment of permanent board
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS FrontPage, Adobe PhotoShop and Lexis/Nexis
French (native fluency) and Spanish (proficient)
Skills
Computer:
Languages:
Travel
Lived in Canada (country of birth), Saudi Arabia, and France

Traveled in Europe, Middle East, North America and Asia
Interests
Athletics, creative writing, science fiction, poetry, automobile racing, traveling
Graduated June 2000 with honors

LEADERSHIP
Advised and counseled first-year students as a Freshman Advisor in Berkeley College.
Served as Vice President of Berkeley College Council. Introduced plan for upcoming
alumni panel in collaboration with Undergraduate Career Services.
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Created guidelines with other committee members selected to review and revise policies
regarding academic awards.
Organized three-day international festival featuring performers, lecturers, and writers.
Collaborated with several academic departments and Office of International Students and
Scholars.
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
Served as Editor (in a student worker position) for campus-calendar website under the
auspices of the Yale College Deans Office.
Compiled database of alumni of the International Students Organization by utilizing
organizations records, reviewing archives of campus newspapers, and seeking assistance
from the Association of Yale Alumni.
Reviewed unsolicited manuscripts, corresponded with authors, and obtained permissions as
Summer Intern at Simon & Schuster book publishers.
CREATIVE SKILLS
Designed posters and invitations for international festival. Sought bids from in-house and
commercial printers. Created PowerPoint presentation to use at opening session.
Choreographed several selections for alumni concert of a cappella group. Served on
committee to work with composer for a piece commissioned for anniversary concert.
LANGUAGES
Proficient Russian, Fluent French, Elementary German
Ellen Berkeley
ELLIE YALE
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
P. O. Box 200000, New Haven, CT 06520
1660 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10000
EDUCATION
ellen.berkeley@yale.edu
(203) 203-2222
(212) 203-2222

B.A., projected major: Ethics, Politics, and Economics, expected graduation in May 2007
Horace Mann High School, Bronx, NY
Diploma 2003
Honors in Mathematics, English, French, History, and Art; National Merit Society; Captain Tennis
and Track Teams; Vice President Model UN; Instituted inter-school independent study course on race
and education
EXPERIENCE
Edelman Worldwide Public Relations, New York, NY

Summer Intern, 2002
Received Award of Excellence and served as team leader for winning PR proposal
Assisted in making pitch phone calls, organizing campaigns, and collecting data
Attended weekly lectures and workshops on public relations strategy
Participated in brainstorming meetings for new campaign ideas
Cell Phone: 203-203-2222

1111 Central Ave, Apartment #8
Brooklyn, New York, 11200
Email: ellie.yale@yale.edu
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Distinction in the Major
Graduation May 2004, GPA, 3.7
The Willow School, Dallas, TX, Cum Laude, GPA 4.0
ARTS/MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Renaissance Woman Magazine, New Haven, CT, Summer 2003
Intern: Researched articles on psychological and physical health, organized training sessions
for professional models, assisted photographers in modeling sessions
Womens Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX, Summer 2000
Head Student Editor of the Moira Awards: Interviewed, researched, wrote, photographed, and
edited for a project honoring fifty women who have contributed significantly to the Dallas
Community
Vibrato: A Magazine of Literature and Art, Dallas, TX, 1996-2000
Editor: Selected, contributed, and edited pieces of literature and art, organized lay-out using
PageMaker, created advertisements and promotional videos
New York Daily News Articles (Sunday Issues), New York, NY

Byline Columnist, 2001-2003
Coauthored three medical editorials
Conducted interviews with prominent physicians and specialists
SKILLS
ACTIVITIES
Computer: WordPerfect, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint

Language: Proficient French
Special Talents: Empirical data analyses; quick, efficient, and innovative
Debate Team, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Member, Fall 2003 to present
Chosen in selective process to compete in intercollegiate tournaments
Won novice speaking awards
Attended lectures on rhetoric and debate tactics
Assist in organizing and judging Yale debate tournaments
Model United Nations, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Alumni Coordinator and Fundraising Representative, Fall 2003 to present
Chosen in selective process to attend Harvard and International Model United Nations (in Brazil)
Conferences in Spring 2004
Won speaking award at University of Pennsylvania Conference
Organized and chaired Yales Security Council Simulation High School Conference
Tutoring, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Instruct class of fourth-grade students weekly
Special Interests
Hurdling, Backpacking, Mountain Climbing, Dancing, International Travel
Photography Lab of Richard Jones, Dallas, TX, 1996-2000

Lab Assistant: Developed negatives and prints, dark room maintenance, assisted in gallery
exhibitions, formatted photographs using Adobe Photoshop
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY EXPERIENCE
Fellowship Place (a clubhouse for the severely mentally ill), New Haven, CT, 2003-present
Activities Leader: Tutored in a GED program, led a drumming circle, participated in a oneon-one Buddy Program designed to reintegrate the mentally ill back into the community
through friendship and cultural activities
Yale Child Conduct Clinic, New Haven, CT, 2003
Intern: Conducted diagnostic interviews for children with conduct disorder, researched
correlation of conduct disorder and substance abuse, collated and analyzed data
AWARDS
National Council of Teachers of English Award for excellence in writing, 2000
Poetry Society of Texas, First Place, 1999
SKILLS
Computer: Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, SPSS, and Microsoft Office including Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint
Language: Spanish: speaking, reading, and writing
Photography: developing, printing, and taking photographs
ACTIVITIES
Art Night: founded a society to improve student life at Yale through the joy of sculpture,
dance, music, and paint, 2000-2003
Yale Womens Waterpolo Team, 2000-present
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Jonathan Edwards
ELI SILLIMAN

136-27 Cherry Avenue, Flushing NY 11355
Email: jonathan.edwards@yale.edu
(203) 203-2222

235 Morningstar Lane, Durham, NC 28000
EDUCATION
EDUCATION: Yale University, New Haven, CT

Projected Major in History, B.A. expected May 2009. Cumulative GPA: 3.62
Coursework Includes: American Military History (1775-Present), Espionage (Projected), World War II
(audit), Evolution of International Relations, Revolutionary France 1789-1879, Fashion & Costume in
the Western World
Stuyvesant High School, New York, NY
Diploma: 2005, GPA: 95.46/100.00
Awards and Honors: National Merit Finalist, Secretary to Counter-Clockwise Magazine, Scholarship to
MAP program at Bloomingdale School of Music: studied Bassoon
EXPERIENCE
WYBC Yale Radio, New Haven, CT (Fall 2005 present)

Involved in weekly Blueline Report news show, highlight story so far is interviewing Alex Trabeck
and Jeopardy Clue Crew when Jeopardy visited Yale October 2003
Department of Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Senior Mentorship, Applied Energies Research Laboratory (August 2001 May 2002)
Coordinated the design and construction of a liquid-bipropellant rocket utilizing computer
models and simulations
Obtained $3,000 in research grants from NASA and North Carolina State University
Researched experimental forms of electric propulsion and presented findings at annual research
symposium
Earned $6,500 in various jobs to finance college education:
English Tutor, College Preparation Academy, Seoul, Korea (Summer 2003)
Retail Sales Associate, Gap Inc., Blowing Rock, NC (Summer 2002)
Housekeeping, Westglow Spas, Blowing Rock, NC (Summer 2001)
Cashier, Lowes Foods, Durham, NC (Summer 2000)
SKILLS
Computer: Java, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Language: Proficient Korean, Proficient Spanish
ACTIVITIES
Korean American Students at Yale, Yale University, New Haven, CT

Boston Asian Students Intercollegiate Conference, Harvard University, Boston, MA
Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education, Columbia University, New York, NY
Yale Sailing Team, Yale Corinthian Yacht Club, New Haven, CT
Yale Tae Kwon Do, New Haven, CT (Fall 2005 present)

Yale Political Union, New Haven, CT (Fall 2005 Spring 2006)
Member of the YPU as well as a member of the Yale Party of the Right
Higher One Incorporated, New Haven, CT

Information Technology Consulting and Marketing Extern (March 2003)
Designed and deployed a new corporate website
Assisted in marketing and technology development
Shadowed executives at board meetings making strategic planning decisions
North Carolina Public Interest Research Group, Chapel Hill, NC

Media Relations and Core Canvasser (Summer 2002)
Arranged public forums, coordinated meetings, and prepared press releases
Raised $1,000 through door-to-door fundraising
Realized our mission by helping to pass clean air legislation in the NC General Assembly
American Cancer Society, Flushing, NY (Summer 2005 Summer 2006)

Fundraising Coordinator
In charge of fundraising for the Daffodil Days and making Strides Against Breast Cancer events at
Stuyvesant High School
Raised$1400 total for two years worth of these events
ACTIVITIES:

Bachelor of Arts, Ethics, Politics & Economies, Expected Graduation, May 2006, GPA: 3.5
Coursework includes: Ethics, Computer Programming, Multi-Variable Calculus, Linear Algebra,
Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory
Information Technology Services, Yale University, New Haven, CT

ENS Webmail Team, Special Operations Group (Fall 2002-present)
Corresponded daily with faculty and staff to resolve email and network service issues
Created interactive online help documentation to increase technical support efficiency
Saybrook Squiche, New Haven, CT (Fall 2005 present)

Short Order Cook/Waiter
Run the residential college buttery one night a week, serving students late-night snacks
Create awareness of the buttery through weekly emails to the students
Receive several concurrent orders that require ability to multi-task
Interact with customers to make their visit pleasant and encourage future business
Basic Chinese and Basic French
(203) 203-2222
(868) 203-2222
Norwood School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, NC

Diploma: 2002. GPA: 5.8
Awards/Honors: Interact Service Organization President and Founder, Martial Arts Club President,
Carpe Diem Foundation Humanitarian Cum Laude, Department of Admissions Student
Ambassador, Varsity Cross Country Captain, Varsity Tennis Captain
EXPERIENCE: Yale Summer Housing, New Haven, CT (Summer 2006)

Guest Services Assistant
Managed and supervised five other Housing Assistants
Notified Housing manager of any reported problems within rooms, see that they and any other tasks
that arose were immediately addressed
Ensured university properties were kept up and un-damaged by completing daily inspections of
commonly used areas in the college
Ran check-ins and check-outs for the various programs that occupied Yale during the summer
SKILLS:
email: eli.silliman@yale.edu
E. Li Morse
P .O. Box 200000, New Haven CT 06520
12 Pine Ridge Road, Rye, NY 10500
EDUCATION
email: e.li.morse@yale.edu
(203) 203-2222
(917) 262-7777

B.A., Literature, expected May 2006
GPA 3.83
Booker T. Washington High School, Rye, NY
Diploma, June 2002 GPA 4.0
Cum Laude Society
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Front Page, Excel, Lotus 123,

WordPerfect, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver
Computer Language: HTML, Java, C++, SML
Language: Fluent Chinese and Proficient Spanish
EXPERIENCE
Pre-Professional Coop Engineer, IBM TJ Watson Research Center

Yorktown Heights, New York (Summer 2000 to Fall 2002)
Researched scientific journal findings concerning computer speech synthesis
Designed and conducted an independent research project titled, Using Hidden
Dynamic Models to Predict Pitch in English and Mandarin
Created interactive presentations and presented findings to 20 members of the speech
recognition team
Volunteer, Family Health Clinic, Northern Westchester Hospital
Mount Kisco, New York (Summer 1998 to Summer 2002)
Handled patient questions about appointments, payment, and references
Organized patient files and prepared preliminary charts for incoming patients
Translated hospital forms and documents from English to Spanish
Web Designer, Cavendish College
London, England (Summer 1998)
Attended workshops on graphic design, html coding, and internet safety
Worked closely with a group of six other students to develop a web site for the Inter
Exchange International 1998 program
AWARDS
ACTIVITIES
TRAVEL
Siemens Westinghouse Semi-Finalist (2002)

New York Science Talent Search Finalist (2002)
US Army Bronze Medal for Engineering (2002)
Intels Excellence in Computer Science Award (2002)
New York High School Journalism Award Second Best Website (2001)
National Merit Commended (2001)
AP Scholar with Honor (2001)
Secretary, Publicity manager, Jonathan Edwards College Council (2002-present)
VP of Information Technology, AIESEC (2002-present)
Webmaster of Alpha Phi Omega (2002-present)
Staff, Yale Daily News (2002-present)
Executive Editor and Webmaster, Booker T. Washington Tribune, Rye, NY (2000-2002)
Student President, HuaXia Chinese School (1998-2002)
United Kingdom, France, Spain, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand,
Singapore
ELIHU STILES
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P. O. Box 200000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2222
elihu.stiles@yale.edu
483 Garcia Avenue

Boulder, CO 77777
(203) 333-2222
EDUCATION
B.A. Mechanical Engineering and Economics, expected May 2004
Cumulative GPA: 3.68
Coursework Includes: Finance, Investment Analysis, Multivariable Calculus, Game Theory, Data Analysis, Physics,
Material Science, Computer Programming, Fluid Mechanics, and Mechanical Design Studio
Nominated for the National Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Roosevelt High School, Boulder, CO
Graduated with Highest Honors, June 2000, GPA: 3.96
Varsity Sports: Football (captain) and Lacrosse (captain)
Awards: Roosevelt School Athlete of the Year (1998), All-County Football (2000), All-American Lacrosse (2000)
EXPERIENCE
Kontiki, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA
Summer Intern (2003)
Financial Analysis: worked with CEO, CFO, and Director of Finance
Created research tools to evaluate the cost/benefits of Kontikis software for clients
Researched financial records of prospective clients
Managed accounting of expense reports and client billing
Product Marketing: designed and created HTML websites for Kontikis software solutions
Q&A Department: tested and resolved software bugs on our clients operating systems
Coordinated the encoding of video tapes from the AlwaysOn Conference at Stanford University
Yale University Admissions Office, New Haven, CT
Dean of Admissions Assistant (Summer 2001)
Acted as travel coordinator for Admission officers
Interviewed prospective students as part of the admission process
Coordinated group tours of 30-80 people around the campus
Yale University Athletic Department, New Haven, CT
Coordinator (Academic year of 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
Coordinated setup of varsity gymnastics and track meets
Worked Mens and Womens varsity basketball games
Stake Boater for Crew Meets
YALE UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES

Varsity Football: Four year starter (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
Youth Day Volunteer for underprivileged students (Spring 2002)
Engineering Program for prospective students (Academic year of 2001, 2002, 2003)
Residential College Activities Coordinator (Fall 2001)
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Fortran; C++; Mathematica; Macromedia Dreamweaver
Language: Proficient in Spanish
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your activities. Do not simply restate explanations provided in your rsum, rather you want to elaborate on
them, focusing on those that are most relevant. Weave
your experiences and activities into a diverse representation of your skills. Emphasize transferable skills, connecting your past experiences with the opportunity you
are seeking.
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Cover Letters
Within your cover letter, you should also convey your

interest in the industry, the organization itself, and/or
the position you are seeking. To do this, you will need
to personalize your letter for each opportunity or organization. The closing of your letter should focus on the
next steps, such as requesting an interview.
The content of an informational interview request is
similar to that of a standard cover letter. Focus on why
you are interested in speaking with that person, share
information about your career interests and goals, and
discuss steps for follow-up.
A poorly written cover letter speaks volumes. Plan to
have your cover letter reviewed at least once before you
send it out. This can be done at UCS during open hours,
or if you need additional assistance in developing your
cover letter, you may choose to schedule an appointment with a career counselor.
Cover letters can serve many purposes. The most obvious use is as a cover for your rsum when applying
for an internship or job. As discussed in the Getting
Started section, a cover letter can also be used to inquire into the possibility of creating or identifying an
unadvertised opportunity, for both jobs and internships, and to request an informational interview.
Review the following examples to assist you in developing your own cover letters. There are examples of cover
letters used to apply for internships, create internships,
apply for jobs, inquire about job opportunities and ask
for informational interviews.
Your cover letter provides the opportunity to highlight

the skills and experiences that you want a potential employer to notice, and to connect a set of experiences and
skills to a position that may not be directly related to
what is on your rsum. It also enables the reader to
gain a sense of your writing style and ability to focus.
Begin the letter by clearly stating who you are and
why you are writing. If you are applying to a specific
position, state the position title and indicate how you
learned about the opportunity. For an inquiry letter,
state the type of opportunity you are interested in.
The body of the letter should highlight what you have to
offer personal attributes and the skills gained through
internships and jobs, through coursework, and through
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January 15, 20XX

Judith Wood
Sunday Times
1 Pennington St.
London E98 1XY
United Kingdom
Address your letter to a specific person.

Access the company website to try and find specific contacts.
Check the Student Internship Evaluation Database for potential contacts.
nt
Contact the organization to inquire to whom you should directt your
letter or the name of the position supervisor/department head.
Dear Ms. Wood:

I write to apply for a summer work-experience position at the Sunday Times. I plan to
enter the newspaper industry in London after I graduate, and working at the Times
would be my first choice. I read the Times as often as possible for its high-quality,
original reporting and, given my enthusiasm, diligence, and editorial experience, I would
provide a fresh perspective to the newspaper.
My time with publications such as the Yale Record and especially the Yale Herald has
given me valuable experience in print media. Having worked at the Herald as a copy
editor, staff writer, section editor, managing editor, and now editor-in-chief, I have
exposed myself to a variety of responsibilities and challenges. I understand the pressures
of writing and editing under deadline, I can give and receive orders, I can write and edit
articles in different tones, styles, and genres, and I can work with and lead a group. I also
know how to limit myself, such as when to stop working on an article or when not to
make an edit. Most important, I have learned that I love to work in a creative journalistic
environment, in both an editing and a writing capacity. The two inform each other and,
since I enjoy and practice both, I feel in a capable position to pursue them equally.
My studies, too, are preparing me to pursue print journalism. As a member of the
Writing Concentration in the English major, I take one writing class each semester, meet
with working writers, and will create an extended final writing project. The
concentration provides the theoretical counterweight to my practical experience with the
Herald: through writing classes, I can practice the craft of long-form journalism, with
more time, more revisions, and more word length than a weekly newspaper can allow.
For these reasons, I know I would both learn from and contribute to the Sunday Times
as an intern. I would relish the opportunity to work for you this summer. Enclosed is a
copy of my rsum for your review. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to
hearing from you.
Regards,
E. Lynn Yale
PO Box 210210
New Haven, CT 06520
United States
(203) 210-2100
e.lynn.yale@yale.edu
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Dont forget to include

your contact information on your cover letter in case your cover
letter gets separated
from your rsum.
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o
of
your cover letter to
elaborate on specific
experiences or
o skills
that relate to and
qualify you for the
position.
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February 8, 20XX
E. Stiles, Managing Attorney
E. Stiles & Associates, PC
2000 Woodbridge Avenue,
Edison, NJ 08817
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Dear Mr. Stiles,

As a rising junior in the Ethics, Politics, and Economics major at Yale University, I would like to
apply for the law clerk internship at E. Stiles & Associates, PC, which I found through Yales
Undergraduate Career Services internship search engine. I am strongly interested in pursuing a
career in criminal law and I believe that the opportunities and experiences offered with this
internship will help guide me down this path. Furthermore, I believe my own project managing
and leadership skills along with a lifelong interest in legal affairs will help me contribute greatly
to your office this summer.
I have developed and honed strong interpersonal and managing skills throughout my time at Yale.
As the personnel manager of the Saybrook Orchestra, I have recruited for and helped to manage
the 90-person orchestra, involving constant collaboration and compromising with various
musicians and people. Furthermore, I served on the Secretariat for the 2006 Yale Model United
Nations Conference, coordinating with over 1300 high school students and 150 faculty advisors
spanning 15 states and 10 countries to run a four-day Model UN conference. Much of my
experience with the Model UN conference involved responding to a myriad of concerns and
being able to troubleshoot problems ranging from fee payments to schedule crises to instances of
student disorderliness. All of these experiences have developed my ability to adapt quickly in
dealing with a vast range of different people, an ability that will come in handy when I will be
expected to deal with the variety of people ranging from clients to judges as a law clerk intern.
Furthermore, my interest in the law has been augmented through my participation in
organizations such as the Yale Mock Trial team. For all of the significant differences between
Mock Trial and the actual practice of the law, my participation has helped me to understand legal
proceedings and rules of evidence more completely. I have also taken classes such as the
political theory class Crime and Punishment that have to do with legal theory and practice, which
has strengthened my determination to work in the field of law to gain firsthand experience this
summer.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I am enclosing my resume and I look
forward to the opportunity to interview for this position. Please let me know if any additional
information is necessary to help you come to a decision. I am sincerely excited about taking
advantage of this opportunity!
Yours,
Eli Calhoun
PO Box 200000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 333-4444
Eli.calhoun@yale.edu
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u interest in the position and
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follow-up conversation).
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quantifiable examples of how he has
developed skills applicable to the popo
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Make the connection.

Why
hy are you interested
in that organization,
company,
m
or position?
ELIAS BERKELEY
PO Box 205454
cell: (203) 999-9999
New Haven, CT
06520-5454
berkeley@aya.yale.com
July 12, 2006
Harriet Harris
Managing Director
New Repertory Theatre
200 Washington Avenue
Boston, MA 02472
Dear Ms. Harris:

I write to apply for the development assistant position advertised on the HireCulture website. I recently
graduated from Yale University, summa cum laude, and I would like to put my skills and knowledge towards
supporting an exciting performing arts organization. The New Repertory Theatre strikes me as an especially
dynamic theatre company, and I know that my experiences and skills can help strengthen the development
departments fundraising campaigns and facilitate its daily office activities.
As an intern for Behrman Publishing House, I put my organizational skills to use by creating a searchable
computer database for the companys collection of over 8,000 images. My initiative transformed their image
collection from a wall of jumbled file cabinets into an accessible, organized tool for the entire editorial and
design staff. I would apply the same eye for detail in managing the New Repertory Theatres databases,
coordinating fundraising efforts, and researching grants opportunities.
During my term as Education Vice-President of the Yale Hillel, I worked with the Hillel staff to design,
coordinate and publicize classes for the Yale community in a variety of subjects, from text study to holiday
cooking. I also facilitated a lunchtime series where students could join a renowned professor for informal
conversation. These experiences taught me how to juggle many different responsibilities and gave me an
insiders perspective on the administration of a cultural center.
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u academics, activities,
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a bring
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I also have the oral and written communication skills necessary to succeed at the New Repertory Theatres
development department. As a tour manager for a student-run a cappella group, I promoted Magevets
concerts in various performance locations by sending publicity packets with personalized letters, and
contacting representatives of the venues by phone. Furthermore, my internships at a publishing house and at
an international newspaper have honed my writing and editing abilities, as did many writing-intensive courses
at Yale. At graduation, the English department awarded me the Tinker Prize for the outstanding senior in the
department.
The development assistant position at the New Repertory Theatre would allow me to learn and achieve at an
innovative and exciting theatre company. I have attached my rsum and would appreciate the opportunity
to discuss my experience and qualifications for this position, as well as answer any further questions. Thank
you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Elias Berkeley
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February 1, 20XX
Ms. Jane Doe
Executive Director
Old South Meeting House
310 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
This is a strong example of a letter of inquiry. Elizabeth makes clear her interest in the
organization, motivations for pursuing an
opportunity, and the skills she has to offer.
Dear Ms. Doe:

As a sophomore at Yale University majoring in history, I am interested in the possibility of interning at the Old
South Meeting House this summer. I would value any opportunity to shadow a curator, work on a project, or assist
with the administrative details of the museums operation. Based on my background and experience, I offer
demonstrated project management, organizational, and administrative skills and a strong interest in the history of
colonial and early America.
My role as editor of the Berkeley College Facebook requires me to establish goals and priorities and orchestrate the
details of a major project. Managing the publications and distribution of over 500 books involves coordinating photo
shoots and students and staff, collaborating with the Deans Office to compile student biographical information, and
serving as a liaison to the publisher to ensure a timely and smooth process. This past summer, I worked as an office
assistant in the Office of Public Affairs at Boston University. This position demanded significant multi-tasking and
administrative skills. In addition to updating media contact lists and distributing press releases to national media, I
provided front-line administrative support for a fast-paced office of fifteen professionals, including fielding phone
inquiries, receiving visitors, filing and faxing. The combination of my project management and administrative skills
will allow me to contribute to a wide variety of museum projects as well as administrative needs on a daily basis.
A strong interest in colonial and early American history currently shapes my academic pursuits. As a freshman, I
took Revolutionary American and am presently enrolled in The Colonial Period of American History. Since I was
quite young, I have enjoyed visiting history museums, and was always mesmerized by objects from everyday life in
the eighteenth century. Because the Old South Meeting House played such a pivotal role in the events leading up to
the American Revolution as well as in the cultural history of colonial Boston, the museum and its collections are of
particular interest to me. I visited the museum last summer and especially enjoyed its use of multi-media to engage
visitors and make historic artifacts and events accessible in a modern and familiar context. I would especially enjoy
working with and learning from experienced professionals at the museum who might share their knowledge and
insight with me as I contemplate a career in the museum field.
In closing, I would be delighted to be a part of your team this summer. I am quite flexible as I will be in Boston for
the entirety of the summer and am open to either a part-time or full-time position. If you would like to meet with me,
I will be in the Boston area from March 8 through March 21. I will call you during the week of February 16 to
inquire about the viability of scheduling a short meeting at a time that is convenient for you. In the interim, please do
not hesitate to contact me at the number below. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Yale
PO Box 200000
Yale Station
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 555-2030
Elizabeth.yale@yale.edu
Elizabeth does an excellent job of presenting follow-up options and setting the stage for a future
conversation.
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The corresponding rsum and cover letter provided here illustrate how you can use
your cover letter to highlight and expand
upon specific experiences, relating them to
the opportunity
pp
y you
y are seeking,
g without
simplyy restating the information provided
in yourr rsum.
ELLY YALE
P. O. Box 222
York, PA 17500
(717) 777-7777
elly.yale@yale.edu
P. O. Box 200000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2222
EDUCATION
YALE UNIVERSITY, NEW HAVEN, CT
B.A., Literature, 2004 (expected)
GPA 3.88/4.00
NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (NOLS), LANDER, WY (SUMMER 2003)
Month-long backpacking course in the Olympic Mountains in Washington State, with an emphasis on rigorous off-trail travel
through remote sections of the Olympic National Park, outdoor leadership skills, and the Leave No Trace wilderness ethic.
Grade: A, with endorsements from both leaders to apply to be a NOLS leader in the future.
PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNORS SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES, PITTSBURGH, PA (SUMMER 1999)
Intensive, college-level coursework in the sciences, mathematics, and computer sciences.
MCALISTER HIGH SCHOOL, York, PA
Graduated 1999; Class rank: 1 in 471; GPA: 3.98/4.00
Awards/Honors: President, National Honor Society; National Merit Finalist; Recipient of Taylor Publishing Company
Scholarship; National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Writing Award
EXPERIENCE
THE YALE HERALD (FALL 2000-SPRING 2004)
SENIOR EDITOR (FALL 2003-PRESENT)

Worked as part of the senior advisory board of weekly newspaper, circulation 5,000.
Duties included evaluating overall content and design of paper, developing story ideas, training new editors, assisting with
editing and production, revising bylaws, corresponding with faculty and administration, and writing feature articles,
including 2,400-word fronts on such topics as grade inflation at the Ivies and the Teaching Assistant program at Yale.
MANAGING EDITOR (WINTER-SPRING 2003)

Devoted approximately 40 hours/week to position on five-person executive board.
Duties included developing story ideas, corresponding extensively with faculty and administration, managing front-page
feature articles, overseeing production, designing and laying out pages, and organizing and running editorial meetings.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR (FALL-WINTER 2002)

Served as one of three editors for the A&E section, working approximately 15-20 hrs./week on editing and layout.
CALENDAR EDITOR (FALL-WINTER 2001)

Redesigned and expanded Calendar section of newspaper.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY MAGAZINE, EDITORIAL INTERN (SUMMER 2002)
Worked closely with the editorial board on a daily basis as one of four editorial interns, for approximately 30 hours/week.
Published four short articles in the September/October and November/December 2001 issues of a national magazine.
Duties included developing story ideas, interviewing psychology researchers, and conducting internet research and polling.
CASHIER, EAST SIDE BAGEL & APPETIZING, NEW YORK, NY (SUMMER 2001)
FIGURE SKATING COACH, YORK FIGURE SKATING CLUB, YORK, PA (1997-1999)
ACTIVITIES
PHI BETA KAPPA, MEMBER (FALL 2003-SPRING 2004)
Elected to the Connecticut Chapter of PBK based on academic placement during first six semesters.
Awarded to only the top 5% of each graduating class in the fall of senior year.
SENIOR CLASS GIFT REPRESENTATIVE (SPRING 2004)
Served as a student liaison between the administration and the student body in order to raise funds for the Yale Alumni Fund.
YALE COALITION FOR PEACE, MEMBER (FALL 2003-SPRING 2004)
Helped to organize activities as part of a student protest group committed to peaceful resolution of global problems.
SKILLS
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LANGUAGE: Fluent French and Basic Korean

COMPUTER: Windows 95/98 & XP, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, MS Word, MS Excel, Lotus 123
EMT-Basic training
February 10, 2004

Ann McAlister
Human Resources Recruiter
Random House Publishers
1340 Broadway
New York, NY 10000
Dear Ms. McAlister:
I am currently a senior at Yale University seeking a full-time job at Random House in the Associates Program.
Since my intent is to pursue a career in the publishing industry, I would like to work for Random House, one of
the preeminent publishing houses world wide. Random House owns many of the smaller publishers, such as
Doubleday and Broadway Books, whose books I relish reading. I have grown up amidst the words of Margaret
Atwood and have savored Bill Brysons colorful accounts of his adventures in the woods and in the world. The
Associates Program especially appeals to me since, as a soon-to-be college graduate, I would like to have some
time to explore various facets of the publishing industry before committing myself to a specific department.
Eight years of experience in high school and college newspaper journalism have instilled in me a healthy respect
for the printed word and for the work that it takes to transform ideas into finished texts. I have the necessary
experience, ambition, and love of books to contribute significantly to the world of Random House.
My work as an editorial intern at Psychology Today magazine, during which I wrote four nationally published
articles, exposed me to the daily routines of magazine journalism. In my amateur newspaper journalism
experience I often devoted as many hours a week to my work as I would have committed to a full-time job.
Through my various editorial positions at the Yale Herald I have learned how to thrive under pressure, meet
deadlines, communicate with coworkers and business affiliates, function as part of a cohesive team, and conduct
effective interviews with professors, students, researchers, and other professionals. These skills coupled with a
proficiency in word-processing, internet research, page design, and layout make me particularly well suited to
work in the publishing industry.
My leadership experience as a newspaper editor was augmented this past summer by a month-long backpacking
course with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). The curriculum focused on instruction in
wilderness leadership skills, and for the duration of the month I worked closely with the other students on my
trip to accomplish tasks such as planning routes and navigating through off-trail wilderness. Toward the end of
the course I was chosen as one of two student leaders of a three-day-long, off-trail traverse in the Olympic
Mountains, independent of our two instructors. In the mountains I cooperated with others out of inclination,
necessity, and shared purpose. The experience imparted to me invaluable skills both in the task of leading and in
the necessary compromise that is essential to working on a team.
I am excited about becoming part of the process by which rough drafts travel to bookstore shelves and finally
into my own hands. I am confident in my ability to contribute to Random House, and I have enclosed my
resume for your review. I look forward to the opportunity for an interview with you at your convenience.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Elly Yale
P.O. Box 200000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2222
elly.yale@yale.edu
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June 15, 2004
February 26, 2004
Marilyn Johnson
That Film Company
345 Houston Street
New York, NY 10000
Dear Ms. Johnson:
As a highly motivated and creative Yale undergraduate, I would like to be considered for an
internship with That Film Company this summer. After my internship last summer with Francis
Ford Coppolas American Zoetrope, I am especially eager to explore film as a career path.
In the last six years I have gained solid experience in communications both inside and outside
the academic environment and have come to understand the field from multiple angles. In my
time at Yale, I have worked extensively on my expository writing in a wide variety of English
and humanities classes. I sharpened my creative writing in an intense program under the
guidance of published author Cathryn Jones. Through various editorial positions I have
developed both my leadership skills and a true team spirit. Last summer, as a reader at Zoetrope:
All-Story, Francis Ford Coppolas short-story magazine, I sifted through endless submissions,
evaluating each for literary merit and publication potential. The final decision on most of these
stories rested in my hands, and, although I had to write many rejection letters, I truly felt the
process made me a better writer and editor. Meanwhile, as an intern with American Zoetrope, I
covered numerous screenplays, from both agented and amateur writers. I was definitely led to
reevaluate what makes a good film and a good narrative and why certain films fail while others
flourish.
Through Yales career-services department, I read an excellent evaluation of your internship
program. Your biweekly workshops sound great, offering a real opportunity to hear abou the
film industry from insiders. I have always had a deep interest in film, more independent work
in particular, and I am very excited by the diverse learning experience that an internship with
That Film Company would offer. I truly respect the work that That Film Company has done
and would enjoy the chance to work closely with your staff and contribute to the production
process.
I would welcome the opportunity to offer my creative energy and initiative to That Film
Company. I know I am up for the challenge. If you would like to contact me to schedule an
interview, I can be reached at (203) 203-2222 or the address listed below. Thank you for your
attention, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
B. Garcia
Art for the Community
1515 Eighth Avenue, Suite 111
New York, NY 10000
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am applying for the position of Program Assistant. I graduated from Yale University in May 2004
with a B.A. in Art History. At Yale I was fortunate to have worked at the Yale Art Gallery, where I
was able to interact with children and adults from New Haven in an art and educational setting.
As a facilitator for the Yale University-sponsored program Artful Tales, I developed three-hour
workshops for groups of children (ages 5 to 8). Based around a theme, each session included a story,
brief tours/discussions in the gallery, and the completion of creative hands-on craft projects. After
working mainly with middle- to upper-class suburban children with extensive exposure to the arts, I
realized that the lack of arts education in New Haven Public Schools was tremendous. Working with
another peer, we cofounded a program entitled Adventures in Art, the goal of which is to bring art to
children who have had little chance to develop their creativity. Adventures in Art allows Yale
students to create a three-week block of sessions (for children ages 7 to 12) that culminates in a field
trip to the Yale Art Gallery. Each one-hour lesson consists of a presentation/discussion of a specific
theme and an art activity. I would be happy to provide a copy of a sample lesson plan.
As a cofounder of Adventures in Art, I was responsible for meeting with school officials to organize
program times, discuss the curriculum, and arrange the field trips to the Yale Art Gallery. I also
worked with an artist-in-residence to create and execute the original art activities we used during the
sessions. Other responsibilities included gathering student volunteers and teaching class sessions.
Having volunteered as a teacher's assistant in an elementary school in Spain, I am also comfortable
interacting with children in a classroom setting and am fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading, and
writing).
Working as the Campus Loan Assistant in the Registrar's Office of the Yale Art Gallery, I acquired
the computer and organizational skills necessary for organizing and running an art program. My tasks
included the generation of condition and inventory reports, the movement of art objects, and frequent
correspondence with curators and Yale staff. I maintained the loans to over 115 sites on campus and
am able to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities. I am proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
tools as well as Excel and TMS, the art gallery database.
The excitement of making works of art accessible and enjoyable to children and adult members of
the public is what inspired me to become involved in arts education. I am confident in my ability to
contribute both my experience as well as my enthusiasm for the opportunity to learn more about how
to educate others about the arts. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Eli Yale
P. O. Box 200000
Ellie Yale
(203) 203-2222
ellie.yale@yale.edu
February 11, 2004

Jill Austin
The Abernathy MacGregor Group
501 Madison Avenue,
New York, New York 10000
Dear Ms. Austin:
I would like to participate in your summer internship program with the Abernathy MacGregor Group. I
am interested in working in your New York office. Your companys vision of streamlining corporations
pulls together many aspects of the commercial arena that are of interest to me. Having grown up in New
York, I have always been immersed in the business world. Classes that I have taken this year as a
freshman at Yale, such as micro and macroeconomics, have given me a better understanding of market
mechanics and consumer preferences. I have become adept at tracking economic behavior on the internet
and am working on anticipating market activity. I am eager to learn how this is done on a professional
level.
My extracurricular activities at Yale have been focused on communications. As a member of the debate
team I am constantly learning how people view various topics and strategically talking my way through
conflicts. For both the debate and the Model United Nations teams I have been responsible for organizing
tournaments and conferences, which has required extensive communication and efficiency skills. Through
my position as alumni coordinator and fundraising representative for Model United Nations, I have
developed strong interpersonal skills.
I was exposed to the executive arena and gained a sense of the publics tastes and responses via my work
with Ellsworth International Public Relations. My internship there involved researching consumer
reaction to new marketing techniques, making pitch phone calls, drafting press releases, coordinating and
working at promotional events, and participating in brainstorming meetings. I also led six interns in a
mock public-relations campaign where we developed ways in which a large client might increase its share
in the market. This presentation taught me how to use PowerPoint and create an appealing presentation.
After several weeks at Ellsworth I was able to assist in many sectors of the company and help out
wherever there was an overflow of work.
My experience writing articles for the New York Daily News provided me with strong writing skills. I
learned which details were appealing to the public and discovered how to condense information. My
writing-intensive classes, such as English and political science, have furthered these abilities.
March 4, 2004
Jason Sontag
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
3535 Market Street, 9th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19000
Dear Mr. Sontag:
I am interested in the Protocol Behavioral Interventionist (PAL) position in the
endocrinology division at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. I am a psychology
major at Yale University and learned of this opportunity through the career-services
office at Yale. I believe my experiences working in research labs and with children will
help me perform well as a PAL.
I have refined my analytical, communication, and people skills through various activities
throughout college, and as a PAL I can combine these abilities with my psychology
interests and desire to work with children in a research setting. I developed my ability to
not only help children learn but also improve their self-confidence through my work as a
math tutor for sixth-grade students and through composing instructional Englishlanguage materials for Taiwanese students. My recent work as a research assistant for Dr.
Paul Davidsons Health, Emotion, and Behavior Lab at Yale has enhanced my knowledge
of research protocols and specific considerations for persuasive health messages. I would
value the chance to work with the population of youth with type II diabetes to monitor
their progress toward developing a healthy lifestyle and further explore the connection
between psychological factors and physical health.
I am excited about this opportunity. Please let me know if I can provide additional
information. I look forward to hearing from you soon, and thank you for your
consideration.
Sincerely,
I am delighted at the prospect of applying my skills and experience to the challenging work of the
Abernathy MacGregor group. I enclose my resume and look forward to the opportunity to interview with
you in the near future. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ali Yale
P. O. Box 200000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2222
ali.yale@yale.edu
Ellen Yale
P. O. Box 200000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2222
ellen.yale@yale.edu
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November 3, 20XX
L. E. Yale
P.O. Box 200000
(203) 203-2222
l.e.yale@yale.edu
November 13, 2004

Susan Santiago
Director of Human Resources
58 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10000
Dear Ms. Santiago:
I am a senior graduating in May and am interested in pursuing a career in the
foreign relations, specifically in the field of US foreign policy and international
affairs. I am sending you my resume in case you anticipate any openings at the
Council on Foreign Relations in June.
With my double majors of history and international studies, my academic career
has given me a great capacity to understand international issues and to
produce reports on this subject. A passion for international affairs, especially in
South Africa, has prompted me to spend time in the province of KwaZulu-Natal
and to establish a thorough understanding of Southern Africas culture, politics,
security, and language (Zulu). Aside from South Africa, I have made international
connections throughout the rest of the world including the Netherlands, where I
studied for a semester, and Argentina and the Dominican Republic, where I lived
for two different summers. I consistently attend guest lectures and presentations
on international issues (including two recent speeches on the Mbeki Dilemma
and AIDS, and US Security After 9/11) and have attempted to spread my
enthusiasm for international issues with middle-school students by volunteering
with the Connecticut Project in International Negotiations. The international
component of the Council on Foreign Relations makes your organization an
ideal fit with my background and my career goals.
If you would like to know more about my credentials, please contact me and I
will provide you with any necessary information. Also, I am available at any time
for an interview in New York City.
Sincerely,
L. E. Yale
Karyn Johnston
2 Canal Park
Cambridge, MA 02111
Dear Ms. Johnston:
I write to apply for the position of undergraduate consultant at the Monitor Group. The Monitor
Groups global leadership in corporate strategy consulting owes in part to its expertise in customer
management. I am a senior in Yale College, pursuing a degree in psychology. My academic program
has given me a strong foundation in the study of people, from their neural circuitry to their
motivations and beliefs, which informs my perspective on consumer behavior. I can bring to the
Monitor Groups team a breadth of intellectual success, a record of teamwork and leadership, and a
rich analytical background, all of which will enable me to evaluate critically the strategic
considerations facing clients.
At Yale, I have challenged myself in fields ranging from organic chemistry to esoteric philosophy and
have achieved a 3.95 grade point average while maintaining heavy extracurricular commitments.
However, a great deal of my growth has come from research I have pursued outside the classroom. I
have worked closely with Yale School of Medicine faculty on research relating to Alzheimers
Disease, ever since my freshman year. I have been entrusted with a great deal of responsibility, from
helping refine our statistical techniques to presently preparing manuscripts for publication
including one as first author. As a consultant for the Monitor Group, I would leverage my attention
to detail and my experience in collaborating with professional researchers to add value to case team
recommendations about corporate strategy. Since a business idea is only as useful as the clarity with
which it is explained, my skills in public speaking, for which I have won awards in undergraduate
competitions, will enable me to be an effective communicator for the firm.
The Monitor Groups ability to produce valuable recommendations for its clients depends on the
talent and teamwork of its consultants. My leadership experience has given me the skills to handle
unfamiliar situations and work with others to solve problems. From planning events as president of
Davenport College Council to raising funds for a community youth program, my extracurricular
endeavors have required that I learn both how to lead and how to follow. I am never daunted by a
steep learning curve but I also know when I should ask for help. My experience as a leader in diverse
field will enable me to effectively and prudently tackle any research assignment I may encounter at
the firm.
I am excited to bring to the Monitor Group a strong foundation for success in strategy consulting:
my broad academic background, my conscientious ethic for research, and my teamwork and
leadership experience. I look forward to speaking with you about my qualifications.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ellis Yale
(203) 203 2222
Ellis.yale@yale.edu
February 12, 2004
Mr. Jonathan Hastings

Vice President of Recruiting
Lazard Freres & Company LLC
30 Rockefeller Center
New York, NY 10000
Dear Mr. Hastings:
As a sophomore economics major at Yale University, I am writing to inquire about an investment
banking internship at Lazard Freres & Company LLC for the upcoming summer. I was informed about
your internship through a counselor at Yale Undergraduate Career Services. I am interested in pursuing
investment banking as a career and believe that my experience in the finance sector, background in
economics, and strong analytical skills make me an excellent candidate for the position at Lazard.
Last summer I interned in the mutual funds department at Jones Murphy Smith LLC in Boston. This
experience afforded me exposure to the frenetic pace of the finance industry, and I became accustomed
to producing results while working under pressure. Such experience would help me to quickly become a
productive contributor for Lazard Freres. In addition, my background in economics will enable me to
apply the theories that I have studied at Yale to real-world situations. This will be helpful in analyzing
growth trends of markets or individual companies as well as other projects assigned to me. I can also
offer Lazard my analytical skills. Working at FSR Inc., I wrote market summary reports of both the
semiconductor and data storage industries, which were implemented into the companys business plan.
Furthermore, I have extensive experience with computers including a strong knowledge of Microsoft
Excel and JAVA.
Interning for Lazard interests me because I find the size of the company appealing. Such an experience
would give me a hands-on opportunity to learn about investment banking and would be an opportune
way to build on the experience I gained last summer.
In addition to my work experience I will bring my diligence and tenacity to Lazard Freres & Company
LLC. The attached resume outlines my credentials in greater detail. I look forward to setting up a
mutually convenient meeting time to discuss my application for the internship. Thank you for giving me
the opportunity to apply.
Sincerely,
Elliott Yale
P. O. Box 200000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2222
elliott.yale@yale.edu
September 25, 2003
Sarah Jacobs
McKinsey & Company, Inc.
55 East 52nd Street
New York, New York 10000
Dear Ms. Jacobs:
In May 2004 I plan to graduate from Yale University with a degree in East Asian Studies. I am extremely
interested in beginning my career in consulting with McKinsey & Company because of your companys
reputation and commitment to excellence. McKinseys work in the greater China region, in particular,
impressed me. I have studied business in post-WTO China and Taiwan extensively, and McKinseys
depth of knowledge and adept navigation of the deregulating Chinese market, as demonstrated by its
successful conversion of state-owned enterprises into a world-class utility, is electrifying.
I feel I can bring the wide range of experiences necessary to excel at McKinsey. My coursework in
economics and multivariate calculus gives me a solid foundation for the analysis that is vital to consulting.
I also understand how to work effectively as part of a team and as a leader. As the chair of the Ethnic
Studies Committee, I employed strong teamwork skills to organize professors, administrators, and
students toward a demanding agenda that I helped create. I worked closely with the Associate Dean of
Yale College to construct strategies to encourage Yale to increase its course offerings in Ethnic Studies.
To accomplish this, communication, enthusiasm, and determination were key. After my team and I
selected candidates for our speaker series project, I was responsible for contacting and coordinating the
visits of these renowned scholars from two other Ivy universities to Yale. Without my strong
interpersonal skills, empathy and drive, Yales Asian American Studies Speaker Series and Ethnic Studies
Teach-In would not have been successful. I believe I can readily apply all these skills to management
consulting.
I am familiar with McKinseys commitment to excellence and its learning culture. Like Yale,
McKinsey consultants are routinely challenged and pushed to reach their potential in a dynamic
environment. This is an ideal place for those with drive like myself to learn and exceed expectations.
McKinseys work and atmosphere excite me, and I believe I can adapt quickly, contribute, and succeed at
McKinsey given the opportunity.
Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.
E. Lai Yale
P. O. Box 200000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2222
e.lai.yale@yale.edu
enclosure
Sincerely,
Elliott Yale
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Elias Yale
P.O. Box 200000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2222
Elias.yale@yale.edu
September 30, 20XX
Janeen Smith
McKinsey & Company
55 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10000
Dear Ms. Smith:
I am applying for the business Analyst position posted with Yale Undergraduate Career Services. I am currently a
senior at Yale, where I plan to receive my Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics this May. The Business
Analyst position is of great interest to me because of its emphasis on problem solving and client interaction. As is
apparent from my transcript, I have great interest in problem solving of all types and have sought out challenging
analytical coursework in a variety of departments including mathematics, computer science, and economics. I
have also had the opportunity to develop many of the soft skills that an analyst needs through my work as a
counselor, tutor, and martial arts instructor over the past three years, and through my long tenure with the Boy
Scouts, which continues to this day.
McKinseys focus on improving client profitability while maintaining integrity and personal values, as well as the
firms many non-profit clients, leads me to believe that I would enjoy a position with the company. Also,
McKinseys many offices around the globe open the possibility of working in a variety of exciting and demanding
environments worldwide. Though my first preference would be to work in New York, I am also intrigued by the
possibility of working in London, Dublin, or Tokyo.
In addition to my coursework I have been involved in analytical research over the course of two separate summer
internships. The first, with the Brain Research Institute at UCLA, involved using computers to examine the human
genome. My research scrutinized vast amounts of data looking for unknown genetic sites related to the
neurotransmitter protein that my lab studied, gamma amino butyric acid. In the end, I provided statistical proof
that all sites related to the processing or production of this protein had been discovered and that the lab could
therefore move ahead in its research without fear of missing a piece of the puzzle.
My second research project was conducted through the Yale Computational Linguistics Laboratory and Professor
Samual Li. I worked independently over a period of ten weeks, improving a program that I had written during the
academic year. The program broke down large written documents, including novels, in order to learn words and
functional work-pieces (morphemes) on its own. After reading the text, the program tried to break new words into
their functional pieces using what it had learned. By August, my program competed in effectiveness with a similar
program developed by tenured professors at Carnegie Mellon University.
I am confident that my quantitative skills will enable me to be extremely effective as a Business Analyst, and am
delighted by the prospect of working at a firm as respected as McKinsey. I enclose my resume and would very
much appreciate the opportunity to discuss my experience and qualifications, as well as answer any further
questions. Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Elihu Yale
P.O. Box 200000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2222
Elihu.yale@yale.edu
Aaron Albaugh
New York Times China
Box 100-B33
Beijing, China
Dear Mr. Albaugh:
I am a senior East Asian Studies major at Yale University hoping to pursue a career in
journalism after graduation. I have been following your byline in the New York Times for
several years now. I imagine after your extensive experience reporting in China, you
might have some advice for a student hoping to break into the field, particularly in Asia.
Im not sure how often you make it back to the New York office, but if you have a
moment while youre in town I would be most appreciative if you would be willing to sit
down for coffee and answer some of my questions about pursuing a career as a
correspondent in China. If that is inconvenient, perhaps we could speak on the telephone.
I was especially drawn to an article you wrote last year on unemployment in northeast
China. As a summer student at Harbin Institute of Technology, the tension you described
was palpable. On a bus to my teachers apartment one afternoon, I couldnt help but
notice three men scrubbing the asphalt of a round-about on their hands and knees
(surrounded, of course, by government-funded yearly construction projects). The
desperation of many of the citizens and the government of Harbin was something
unfathomable to me before last summer. Reading your story on the economic crisis in the
Northeast as I struggled to write my own experiences from the summer was inspiring.
Thank you for considering my request for an informational interview. I look forward to
receiving any advice you might offer. I will contact you in two weeks to explore the
possibility of arranging a meeting.
Sincerely,
Elias Yale
Thank You Letters
5
Follow-up
Materials
Thank you letters should be sent to all those who have

participated in your job search or assisted you in reaching your career goals. After an interview, plan to send
one to each person who participated, personalizing the
letter to mention specific topics that were discussed.
Thank you notes provide you the opportunity to reiterate interest in the position, briefly and concisely discuss specific aspects of the company or position that
appealed to you, and thank them for the chance to interview. Thank you letters should be sent as soon as
possible after your interview, preferably within 24-48
hours. Failure to send thank you letters may be seen as a
lack of interest and may cost you an opportunity.
Thank you letters should also be sent after informational interviews and to those who serve as references
to show appreciation and solidify future networking
relationships.
The following section has examples of a job interview
thank you letter, a career fair follow-up letter, and an
informational interview thank you letter. Use these examples to give you ideas on how to develop your own
follow-up letters.
There are a variety of additional letters you may use in

your job or internship search to maintain contact and
reiterate interest in a company/organization or position.
The two primary types are networking follow-up letters and thank you letters. These are useful in a variety
of situations, primarily, but not limited to, those described below.
Networking
Follow-Up Letters
Networking follow-up letters can be used after a phone

conversation with a potential employer, a networking
event, or other conversation with a person who has indicated an interest and ability to assist you in your job
or internship search. These letters give you the opportunity to reiterate your interest, highlight specific related
skills and experiences, and most importantly, remind
your contact about your conversation. Follow-up letters
can be especially helpful when sent to recruiters after a
career fair. Recruiters meet large numbers of students
at each fair; a follow-up letter sent with a copy of your
rsum will help you stand out from the rest.
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February 2, 20XX
Mr. John Woodbridge
229 West 43rd Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Personalize your thank you notes with specific informar

tion discussed with each interviewer. Even if discussions
s
were the same, your thank you notes should not be. Putting the time and effort into personalizing notes shows
h
that you were paying close attention to the information
a
conveyed by each interviewer and will benefit you w
when
the interviewers compare notes (which they will do).
)
Dear Mr. Woodbridge:
Timothys
h
thank
you letter
e
reiterates h
his interest
in the internship
program
a
and
mentions
o specific
topics discussed
in thee interview
that w
were particularly appealing
to him.
m
I sincerely enjoyed meeting with you on Monday, February 1st and learning more about
the journalism internship at the New York Times. Our conversation further solidified my
desire to become a member of an organization that upholds the highest standards of
journalistic integrity and a reputation of excellence in reporting original and well
researched pieces.
I would relish the opportunity to work side by side with, and receive advice from, highly
regarded journalists whose writing has served as the model from which I have
constructed my own unique style. In addition I was particularly pleased with the level of
responsibility given to interns and the opportunity to regularly publish full articles, which
is something Ive had extensive experience with through my work at the Yale Press, and
am eager to engage in again. The emphasis on teamwork to share leads, valuable
contacts, and research is one that I feel is unique, yet essential, in the field of journalism;
to find an environment where teamwork is highly valued further indicated to me that the
department philosophies are aligned with my own.
The combination of my educational background and work experiences has prepared me
to take the next step in my career; the Internship Program with the New York Times is the
ideal environment for me to grow professionally. Please contact me if there is any further
information I can provide. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Timothy Dwight
PO Box 200000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2020
Timothy.dwight@yale.edu
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Timothy briefly mentions past experiences that

h
have prepared him for the responsibilities of the
h
internship, but does not readdress all his skills and
n
experiences. Thank you notes should be primarily
i
focused on your interest in the position and oro
ganization with less attention on reviewing your
qualifications.
October 10, 20XX

Andre Garcia
El Salvador Childrens Foundation
201 Varick Street, Suite 1025
New York, NY 10014
Begin your career fair follow-up letter by

reminding the recruiter when and where
you made initial contact.
Dear Mr. Garcia:
Make the connection.

n Why are
you following
l
up?
What appealed to
you about
b
this
opportunity?
t
I enjoyed speaking with you at the Yale University International Opportunities Career Fair
on October 8th and learning more about the summer internship opportunities available with
El Salvador Childrens Foundation. After our conversation, I further researched the
programs and learned about the efforts to improve the standard of living through education
and health care in rural, economically disadvantaged regions of El Salvador. I am excited by
the prospect of teaching English in El Salvador and assisting families in the Santa Ana region
with accessing medical services.
Through my coursework at Yale University, I have completed in-depth analysis of political
factors that contribute to the economic instability in countries throughout Central America,
giving me an understanding of the uphill battle people are facing to obtain basic necessities
and improve their standard of living. My studies and travel to various locations throughout
South America have increased my proficiency in Spanish and Latin American culture, and
have given me a first hand perspective of the challenges faced by children and young adults
with uncertain futures and the need for education to help narrow the economic disparities
among regions.
My experience managing a fundraising campaign to support international relief agencies
engaging in similar projects has allowed me to refine my interpersonal communication and
leadership skills, both of which would be an asset to the advocacy role needed for the
internship. In addition, I have tutored local teenagers in a variety of subjects and am aware
of the trials and rewards of teaching, as well as ways to tailor the lessons to meet the diverse
needs of learners.
I feel my skills and experience would lend themselves well to the internship opportunities
with El Salvador Childrens Foundation. Per your recommendation, I am enclosing a copy of
my rsum for your review. Please contact me if there are additional materials I need to
provide to complete my application. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look
forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Edwards
PO Box 100000
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 222-2222
Jonathan.edwards@yale.edu
The remainder of the letter

follows the format of a cover
letter, elaborating on relevant
skills and experiences.
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April 15, 20XX
Ezra Stiles
Goldman Sachs
180 Maiden Lane, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10038
Dear Mr. Stiles,
For an
n informational interview
thank you letter,
discusss how you
benefited
t
from
the experience
and thank
h
your
contact
c for any
referrals
a or other
guidance
n he/she
provided
d to you.
I sincerely thank you for taking the time to speak with me on Friday, April
12th about your career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and sharing the
knowledge of the field youve gained along the way. Your advice on work
experiences and specific areas of study that most benefited you in building your
career has helped direct my summer internship plans; your guidance also
influenced me to evaluate my own skill set and recognize areas where I need
further development.
I found your insights into future industry trends be intriguing and have
since began supplementing my daily reading with the articles and publications
youve recommended. Also, per your recommendation, I have arranged an
informational interview with your colleague, Jon Edwards, and will be meeting
with him next week. Thank you again for that valuable connection and I will
follow up with you afterwards to inform you of the outcome. I look forward to
seeing you at the next Yale Networking Reception.
Best Regards,
Elli Yale
PO Box 200200
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 987-6543
Elli.yale@yale.edu
Dont forget to provide your contact information

i
so that the employer or contact can easily follow
l
up with you.
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Allow yourself time for revisions and rewrites.
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Additional
Tools and Tips
Stay focused on your topic and make sure to fully

answer the questions that are asked.
Pay attention to statement criteria, including length and
format specifications.
Proofread! Use your spell-checker, but dont rely on it
completely.
Be yourself dont write what you think the reader
wants to hear.
Give specific information and details that are relevant.
Accurately represent yourself.
What to avoid
Avoid fluff or information that does not add meaning

or value.
Avoid writing a summary of what you have done with
your life and your past achievements (unless
specifically asked for).
Avoid being overly confident or egotistical.
Avoid catch phrases and clichs; dont overuse the
thesaurus.
Avoid using the third person.
Avoid false flattery or false sincerity.
Submitting Materials
Helpful Tips
Statement of Purpose
In some instances, such as internship program applications or fellowship applications, you may be asked to submit a statement of purpose. Your statement of purpose is
not a personal statement, nor is it a cover letter. Generally
speaking, your statement of purpose will not be a biographical sketch, a personal reflection on your choice of
career or area of study, or a summary of your activities
and experiences. The topic and content of your statement
of purpose will be tailored to the opportunity you are
applying for, specifically addressing topics or questions
outlined in the application.
Many organizations will provide you with specific instructions on applying; pay special attention to their preferred format, method of delivery, and necessary materials. If mailing your materials, you may consider printing
your documents on high-quality linen or cotton rsum
paper. This paper can be purchased at most office supply
stores. Though not essential, rsum paper does add an
additional touch to your materials that may help them
stand out. When e-mailing materials as attachments,
send them in the format requested. Your attachments
should be appropriately named, typically including your
last name and an indication of document type (rsum,
cover letter, etc).
There is not a formula to follow for a successful state- References and Letters of
ment of purpose, nor are examples provided due to the Recommendation
unique and personal nature; however there are general You may be asked to provide names of references or letters
guidelines that you should review prior to beginning of recommendation as part of the application process for
your statement of purpose.
jobs, internships, fellowships or other opportunities. Ask
people who know you well and can speak to your abiliSuggestions
ties. You may choose to ask professors, deans, advisors,
Write well and make your statement flow.
supervisors, or others who know you in a professional or
academic capacity; family members should not be asked to
Have a strong introductory sentence.
serve as references or to write letters of recommendation.
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When providing references, prepare a separate document with your name and contact information, followed by the names and contact information for each of
your references. Refer to the following reference sheet
example to get you started. Your residential college
deans office maintains a placement file containing let-
ters of recommendation you have solicited. Check with

your Deans office for specific information on developing your placement file. Be aware that letters in your
placement file may be kept confidential depending on
your preferences and the preferences of the individuals
writing the letters.
Example Reference Sheet
L.E. Cahoun
PO Box 200000, New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 203-2222, l.e.cahoun@yale.edu
Academic Reference
Use the same font as your

rsum and cover letter. You
may also want to use the
same heading for the sake of
consistency.
Dr. Timothy Dwight

Professor of Psychology / Academic Advisor
Yale University Department of Psychology
PO Box 222222
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 222-1122
Timothy.dwight@yale.edu
Employment References
J.D. Edwards
Senior Director Business Development
XYZ Consulting Group
1212 7th Avenue, Suite 55
New York, NY 10000
(212) 211-2111
j.d.edwards@XYZ.com
Dr. E. Morse
Financial Director
New York University Cancer Research Center
4422 Columbia Avenue, Tenth Floor
New York, NY 10000
(212) 444-4444
e.morse@nyu.research.edu
You may organize your references
in categories of your choosing, but
recognize that your references are
most likely to be contacted in the
order they are listed.
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7
Interviewing
If you have successfully applied for a job or internship,

your potential employer will want to meet you in an
interview setting. The interview is an opportunity for
an employer to determine if you would be able to do
the job, if you are prepared to work in that field, if you
are truly interested in working for that firm, and if you
would be a good fit. When selected for an interview,
be sure that you know exactly when and where the interview will take place, approximately how long it will
be, and which position you are being considered for.
Following the interview, do follow up with appropriate
thank-you notes to those you met. To lessen the anxiety
surrounding the interview, read through the following
chapter so that you are not caught off guard during the
interview process. You are also welcome to schedule a
career-counseling appointment at UCS.
Attire
This is a source of much confusion and anxiety. The

basic rule is, dress appropriately for the field and, if unsure, dress up. This means that one dresses conservatively (business suits) not only for conservative industries, but also for fields that are a little more casual.
For example, most faculty at Yale do not wear suits to

the classroom or lab, but most wore suits when they
were being interviewed! Some fields may appear very
casual, but in fact require their staff to wear suits at certain timessuch as charities that have to meet with donors or advertising agencies meeting with clients. Since
it is true that you only get one chance to make a first
impression, how you dress sets the initial tone for the
interview before a word is spoken. As such, it is essential that you dress in a way that will set the tone you
are looking for. The best advice here is to talk to UCS
counselors or to mentors in the particular field in which
you will be interviewing. Again, if ever in doubt, you
will never be caught out if you dress up or more conservatively than you think you really need.
Dining and
Cocktail Receptions
You may find yourself eating or socializing in the course

of an interview process. It is imperative that you exercise
good judgment, regardless of what those around you
are doing. The biggest issue here involves alcohol. Generally, the recommendation is to not drink alcohol when
meeting or socializing with those who may be evaluating youwhich is basically anyone you meet through
the interview process. You need your wits about you,
and alcohol dulls your witsperiod. If, however, your
instinct is that having an alcoholic drink in your hand
would be socially appropriate for the situation, then
keep that one drink with you throughout the event. If
you dont drink, you should never feel any compunction to do sobut dont make a big deal of it. It should
go without saying that consuming alcohol is illegal if
you are under the age of twenty-one.
As for meals, there are certain foods that are best avoided for the potential unfortunate results they can produce. Soups, salad dressings, and pasta sauces have an
uncanny capacity to attach themselves to your clothing,
especially when you are in no position to change. Avoid
these dishes. Equally, stay away from anything particularly pungent, such as garlic. You are not there to have a
great mealyou are there to get a job offer! Dont order
anything with the likelihood to be messyorder the
whole lobster after you get the job! If you are unfamiliar with a menu item, or a particular cuisine, dont be
ashamed to ask your interviewers, or a waiter, for their
recommendations. Beyond this, remember that meals
are often interviews in a different location. You may
well be peppered with questions during a meal, perhaps
by more than one person. If lunching with three people,
two of them can eat while one asks a question, but there
is only one respondent: you! Though you may be lucky,
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do not expect to eat a full mealanswering their questions is far more important. However, to prevent hunger or low blood sugar, it may be a good idea to keep a
granola or candy bar conveniently close, as this can be
quickly consumed (in private) during a quick break in
the schedule. A final thought about your breath. Have
a travel-size mouthwash or breath mints on you for use
after a meal or after drinking coffee or tea.
edge of the industry and the responsibilities of the job,

but also with your enthusiasm, your commitment, and
your personality. Show them that you are someone they
would enjoy working with. For most organizations,
two interviews are enough to lead to an offer, but this is
not a given. Four or more interviews are not unknown,
so be prepared for some processes to take significantly
longer than others.
Types of Interviews
Mock Interviews
Case Interviews
These are practice interviews, often conducted by

counselors at UCS or by other university faculty or
administrators. Students can request these mocks in
order to prepare themselves for the real thing and can
receive valuable feedback on their performance and tips
for improvement.
First-Round Interviews
These may take place at UCS or at an organizations facility. They are usually relatively brief (typically thirty to
sixty minutes). They may include some form of assessment appropriate to the industry (e.g., a case, a teaching demonstration, etc.), although this is not common
in most fields. Questions tend to be of a general nature
(see below for typical categories), and the goal of the
interviewer is usually to determine if the candidate is
someone who merits a second-round interview. Since
most first-round interviews do not lead directly to job
offers, your goal should be to secure your place in the
second round. The key to success is thorough preparation (not scripting) and practice. Interviewing is a
learned art for most of us, and just as you wouldnt go
into an exam without reviewing all your materials, you
need to work at preparing for this practical test.
Usually confined to the consulting and financial industries (see the section on employer questions below),
cases may occupy a part of an interview or may fill all
the allotted time. A situation, problem, or data set is
presented, and you will be asked to comment upon it,
analyze it, offer proposals, or come up with a solution.
This is a very specialized form of interview and needs
to be approached in a very specific way. UCS sponsors
presentations on case interviews every year; counselors can provide mock case interviews; and there are
many web and hard-copy resources available that deal
directly with the subject. The key is practice. Familiarity will breed confidence, and well-founded confidence
is essential in this situation.
Behavioral Interviews
Behavioral interviews are quite common and essentially

require you to select an example from your past that
indicates how you might perform in a given situation.
How did you handle a difficult person? Give me an
example of when you had to tell someone something
they didnt want to hear. What approaches did you
use? Explain how you managed a difficult project
with minimal supervision.
A good answer will have three elements: providing a

clear context for the situation; a concise description of
the actions taken; and an analysis of the outcomes, inSecond-Round Interviews
These will usually be held at an organizations facility. cluding your thoughts on why your approach did (or
They typically last longer than first-round interviews did not) work.
often a full day and possibly even longer. Be prepared!
Second-rounds are commonly more about fit than Another form of this approach may be to give you a task
about your capacity to do a particular job. Your poten- to see how you respond. For example, an interview for a
tial new bosses and colleagues are interested not only in creative position in advertising might include a request
your abilities but also in whether or not you are some- to come up with a slogan for a certain product on the
one they want as part of their team. Since you are likely spot. There is no fudging in this situationyou have
to meet with several people in the course of a day, it to do it. This is precisely what might happen with a
is probable that some of them will ask the same ques- client, especially one who did not care for your caretions. Look interested. It may be the third time youve fully prepared pitch. What else have you got? needs a
answered it, but its the first time theyve asked it. If response. If you cannot respond, perhaps this isnt the
you seem bored or testy, that is the impression you will right field for you.
leave, and their conclusions may seal your fate. Your
task is not only to impress people with your knowl-
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Stress Interviews
Stress interviews are less popular now than they

were in the mid 90s, but it is still possible to encounter
themalbeit rarely. The essence here is to put the interviewee (you!) under pressure to see how you react.
So, you went to Yale. You must think youre pretty hot
stuff is not intended to be insultingit is intended to
goad you into a reaction. Depending on your response,
the interviewer may attack again, and again. You must
keep your composure, realize what they are doing, and
play the game. Ultimately, thats all it isa test of your
ability to handle stress.
Telephone Interviews
what extent to be a team player versus trying to set

yourself apart from the group. Students often make the
mistake of trying to assume the leadership of a group
or to be the most noticeable contributor to a discussion.
These are often the people the evaluators are looking
to exclude, rather than select. In a position dependent
upon group dynamics (e.g., consulting), one may be
looking for a facilitator, a supporter or a coordinator,
rather than a leader or a dominator. Equally, one is unlikely to be looking for a wallflower. Hence, if someone
else makes a good point or has a good idea, it is reasonable to acknowledge this rather than try to best it.
This doesnt mean one cannot adapt or improve anothers idea, but it suggests that merely trying to showcase
your own gifts may leave you showing your inadequacies. Be a participant. Recognize the good work of others and support it. Offer critique where you feel it is
merited. As much as possiblebe yourself.
Most people will have a telephone interview at some

point or another. They can be both easier and more
difficult than face-to-face interviews. Easier, in that
you may be able to surround yourself with your notes
or other useful resourcesand you dont have to get
Auditions
dressed up. But they can be much more difficult, since
The ultimate practical test, auditions obviously tend to
most of communication is based in body language and
be limited to fields involving performance of a particuvisual cues, which are entirely absent with telephone
lar physical skill. Where one has control of the subject
interviews.
matter, it is typically important to show versatility and
range, rather than necessarily the extremes of ones abilBe prepared for awkward pauses, as well as for moments
ities. Ones extreme, by definition, is a point that one
when both parties are talking. Listen very closely and
may or may not be able to reach on a given day, and an
ask to have a question repeated if you are not certain
audition is the wrong time to have an off day. It is
you heard correctly. It is far easier to tell what someone
critical to seek advice in the preparation for an audition
is looking for if you can see one another. Speak a little
from those best able to advise youmentors, faculty,
more slowly and enunciate your words a little more
artists, etc. Since the possibilities are broad these notes
than you would in person as this will help your listener.
are necessarily general, but certain themes pervade:
If using notes, do not write out your answers, as it will
prepare thoroughly, practice, seek advice and feedback,
almost certainly sound like you are reading them. You
stay within your range, and be yourself.
need guidelines, not a script.
Finally, if you think there is even a remote chance of
a potential employer calling you on your home or cell
phone number, you must have a professional greeting
on your voicemail system. Get rid of any cute greetings. Otherwise, you will at the least be embarrassed,
and at worst look a fool. The same goes for customized email addresses. Also, if you share a number with
roommates, make sure to tell them you are expecting
important calls, and leave a notepad and pen next to
the phone, clearly marked for your attention, so that
your roommates can record messages for you if necessary. My roommate didnt give me the message carries about as much weight with an employer as my dog
ate my homework did with your teacher.
Illegal Questions
This is a difficult subject. Sometimes questions enter

gray areas, but the standard ultimately depends upon
the degree to which the question relates to your capacity to do the job. Hence, questions about a disability,
marital status, children (or intentions to have them),
race or ethnicity, or sexual orientation are generally
deemed illegal unless they can be shown to have direct
relevance to the job. You should also realize that, while
we need to cover this subject here, it is very rare that
one encounters illegal questions.
Do not immediately presume that someone who asks

an illegal question is doing so deliberately. In most
cases, they simply do not realize this is what they
have done. Hence, do not overreact. The best way to
Group Interviews
respond may be to inquire how the question pertains
The challenge with the group interview is to know to
to the job. This is often enough to help the inter-
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viewer to see the inappropriate nature of the question without bringing the interview to a screeching
halt. However, if you believe the questions are deliberate, conscious, and irrelevant to the job, and your
efforts to deflect them are ignored, you are perfectly within your rights to call the person on it. You
should also inform their supervisor. If it should ever
happen at UCS, you absolutely must inform one of
the counselors.
tion indicates many of the same qualities. I cant

think of any shows a total lack of self-awareness or
a stunning arrogance. Which impression would you
prefer to convey?
Employers Typical Questions
5.
Why do you want to work for us?
Again, specifics, not platitudes! Youve got a great
reputation is unlikely to impress them! Also, this is
not about what they can do for you, but the other way
around. What can you bring to them, and why is this
particular position with this particular organization the
best fit for you?
4.
Why are you interested in this industry/field/job?
Be specific! Do not provide vacuous answers such as
I think Id like it or It seems interesting. These are
completely meaningless. Tie your skills and qualities to
Again, this is very unlikely to ever happen to you, but the needs of the job. Explain the research you have done
you need to understand how to deal with it should and the process by which you have concluded that this
is a good fit.
you have the misfortune to encounter it.
There are only really eight questions in the interview
world, though there are millions of possible ways to
ask them. However, preparing for these eight will
help you to respond intelligently when you are in
the thick of an interview. They provide you with a
framework around which to plan your answers.
6.
Context questions.
Good news! Most interviewers ask questions based on
the prior question or answer. Hence, if you have adequately guided the conversation by talking about the
subjects that interested you most under questions one
through five above, then the context questions will also
be about these subjects. In other words, you can directly encourage the interviewer to discuss the things
you want to talk about through the answers you give to
2.
What are your strengths?
This (and the next) is really a subset of the first open questions. Context questions make up the overquestion, but it is worth considering it separately. whelming majority of questions in an interview, and
Be ready to talk about both skills and personal as- your preparation can result in most of these being on
sets since the question could be phrased either way. subjects essentially of your choosing.
Skills are specific things you can do (software, lanWhat questions do you have for us?
guages, organizational, etc.); personal assets are 7.
qualities you possess (creativity, dependability, team Do not tell them youve answered all my questions! Go
player, etc.). You should have at least three of each in with at least three in your head in case they cover one
type readily accessible in your mind, since the ques- or two in the course of the interview. Do not ask questions if you do not care about the answers. What is your
tion may be asked in several different guises.
retirement policy like? is probably irrelevant to a college
graduate. Do not ask questions that you could have an3.
What are your weaknesses?
Another subset of question one, this one often trips swered if you had read their literature or reviewed their
people up. You are not expected to turn this into a website. Do not ask them what a typical day is like bestrength. Thats hardly a weakness, and people are cause it implies you dont know what you are interviewvery tired of hearing about your perfectionism ing for. If you think these are all obvious points, be aware
or pushing yourself too hard! You need to hon- that these are real examples from your peers.
estly assess yourself and identify a couple of things
that could be improved. Then think about how you Do ask questions that will make them think, that rewould improve them. Then begin that process. Talk- flect your knowledge (but be careful of showing off or
ing about your weaknesses shows self-awareness, making mistakes), and that are relevant to the field.
maturity, responsibility, and integrity. Taking ac- What keeps you excited about your work? How did
1.
Tell me about yourself.
You will get this question! In some form or other,
it is central to the interview. It may be directed to
your academics, extracurricular activities, summer
employment, or any other aspect of your life that
pertains to the job, so the trick is to recognize it. But
you will get it.
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interviewsit makes sense that they would want an

answer as soon as possible. However, it is quite appropriate to ask for some time to consider the offer. If the
organization wants an answer the next day, ask if you
can respond within the week. If you feel a great deal of
8.
Case questions/hypothetical scenarios pressure to respond before you are ready, consult with
In their pure form, these are almost exclusively con- a career counselor.
fined to the consulting and financial sector interviews.
Typically, a situation is described or a problem posed, Regarding the actual offer, start dates are the most likeand you are asked to comment on it, provide analysis, ly area for negotiation. Again, do not do this without
or suggest a proposed course of action/solution. Space a definite offer. That said, most organizations can be
precludes an adequate explanation here. You should be reasonably flexible. The major exceptions are those that
aware, though, that there are many books and other hire a group to commence a training period on a set
resources on this topic and that UCS annually spon- date. As always, you may wish to talk to the counselors
sors presentations on how to address these kinds of at UCS before launching into the negotiation of your
questions. While the pure version of a case is usu- starting date.
ally confined to certain industries, any interview can
include something similar. It is not at all unusual to Declining an Offer
be presented with a hypothetical scenario appropriate If you find yourself in a position where you need to turn
to the field and to be asked to comment. How would down a job offer, do so with care. It is essential to avoid
you deal with an unruly child in a classroom? When burning bridges and to leave the door open for future
should a reporter disclose a source? What would you opportunities.
do if a colleague wasnt pulling his weight? The trick is
to stop, breathe, and think before saying anything. Ask The key is to be professional and courteous. Let the
clarifying questions, if you need to. Remember, there is employer know that you are declining as soon as poshardly ever a right or wrong answer. Just think through sible so they can continue their search. When speaking
the situation and talk it outthe interviewer is usually with the employer, express appreciation for the offer,
most interested in hearing how you come to your an- mentioning specific aspects of the company that most
swer. Logical, intelligent thinking is what they are look- impressed you. Avoid discussing negative aspects of the
ing for, not right answers.
position or employer that may have influenced your
decision, and dont feel as though you need to provide
details as to why you have chosen to decline.
Negotiating Job
the merger with XYZ impact the company? Where do
you see the industry headed in the next five years? By
the way, dont use these examples. You need to come up
with questions that matter to you.
Offers/Salary
Do not attempt to do this before you have a written

offer of employment in your hand. In fact, most students have less room to maneuver here than they sometimes imagine. Salaries are generally set within fairly
defined limits. Staff at UCS can help you to determine
what the likely range may be, depending on the position, the geography, or other relevant factors. Most importantly, you do need to know what your bottom line
isthe salary below which you are unwilling or unable
to settle. You also need to evaluate an offer not strictly
in terms of salary, but also in terms of the value (experiential and financial) of the training and knowledge
you will acquire, and the other benefits that are provided. Most importantly, you need to factor in the fit.
Is this organization where you feel most comfortable?
Depending upon your values, it might be considered
foolish to accept an offer strictly based upon the salary figure. You may have more wiggle room regarding
the deadline for your response. Once an employer has
selected youafter reviewing many applications and
Reneging on an Offer
It is considered unethical to accept a job offer and later

choose to decline; doing so reflects poorly on you, on
Yale, and on UCS. Do not accept an offer unless you
are committed. After you accept an offer, inform other
employers you have applied to or interviewed with that
you are withdrawing your name from their pool of candidates.
Final Thoughts
Once you have successfully completed your job or internship search, it is important to thank all those who
have assisted you in the process. Those who you have
used as references and for networking contacts generally
want to hear about your success and know they were of
assistance. Maintaining these relationships will benefit
you in the long run as your personal network grows.
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1 Undergraduate Career Services

3 Developing Your Rsum

6 Additional Tools and Tips

Letter from the

UCS has a resource library where students can obtain

Undergraduate Career Services (UCS), located at 55

Professional staff members and peer counselors are

Email Distribution Lists

Students can receive emails from UCS relevant to their

UCS offers workshops, information meetings, and career

Whether a student plans to explore a career or wishes to

The On-Campus Interview Program provides a unique

UCS hosts a variety of career fairs throughout the year.

pick up a copy of our brochure, Preparing to Become

Students interested in attending law school should

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First-year students considering careers in medicine

job functions. Our website (www.yale.edu/career) is

After identifying your career interests, preparing to find

Take advantage of the time and resources you have while

One of the many ways to discern what you enjoy doing

Internships will vary in length, hours, time of year,

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Your professional rsum should be more than a list of the

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