Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
edu
U N I V E R S I T Y O F C A L I F O R N I A , D AV I S
Earn Your Master’s Degree
in as Little as ONE Year
at Pepperdine University.
At Pepperdine University, we are dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of others. We offer 11 graduate
degree programs in the fields of education and psychology to help you begin your career in teaching,
educational leadership, learning technologies, social entrepreneurship, or mental health.
Most of our master’s programs can be completed in as little as ONE year. Since our curriculums are designed for
the working professional, we offer a technology-blended format at both the master’s and doctoral levels. Become
the inspiration for change that you aspire to be! Apply now to begin classes in the fall, spring, or summer.
To speak with a member of your recruitment and admissions team, please call or visit us on the Web at:
icc.ucdavis.edu
Students: Explore our robust website to find internships
and careers, learn about upcoming events and connect with
advising staff.
Grad Students/Postdocs: Career and professional development
resources for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
UC Davis Alumni: Take advantage of the services available
online such as Aggie Job Link and career fair information.
Career Development
T
he following “Career Planning Timeline” is intended to serve as a set of guidelines to help you integrate academic, co-curricular
and career planning as you progress through UC Davis. Remember, these are just suggestions! Your personal career decision-
making process may not conform exactly to this Timeline, and that’s OK! (For another model, see “Career Planning: A
Lifelong Process” on page 4).
icc.ucdavis.edu 3
Career Planning: A Lifelong Process
Career Development
Experiential Education
World of Work Research
Research Your Career Internships
Options Create an account on Aggie
Internship and Career Center Job Link icc.ucdavis.edu
Library, South Hall Room 215. to find internship postings.
Choose according to your
Browse through hundreds of academic and career interests
up-to-date, career-related books. and qualifications.
Also contains graduate and
professional school information, Another option is to develop
computers and a copy machine. your own internship by
networking with professionals
who have jobs or work at organizations that interest you. See
Identify Job Titles an ICC Coordinator for assistance.
Look into the Occupational Outlook Handbook
(www.bls.gov) for thousands of job titles and information
on education required, job outlook and a job description.
Gain Practical Skills
Through academic course work, volunteering and interning
you can gain leadership, communication, interpersonal,
Conduct Informational Interviews teamwork, quantitative and computer skills, all of which are
Find professionals working in careers or organizations that important in today’s workplace.
interest you and gain a better understanding of the career or
industry. See page 7.
Service Learning
An effort to increase citizen involvement in community service,
Job Shadowing this is a combination of serving and learning which results in change
Once you have identified a professional who is willing to for both the provider and the recipient. It provides a teaching
talk to you about his or her career, ask if you may “shadow” approach that integrates community service with academic study to
them to gain a sense of what a typical work day is like. enrich learning, teach responsibility, and strengthen communities.
Service learning links academic content and standards to community
needs. Academic credit may be awarded in some classes.
Job Search
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Now that you have narrowed
your focus and set your goals,
it’s time to prepare for your job
search. PARIS • LONDON • BEIJING • BARCELONA
• How to tailor your resume MADRID • BERLIN • TOKYO
and cover letter to the
specific position for which
you apply.
• Use a variety of job search
methods.
• Develop strong interviewing skills.
• Network, network, network! Intern for global companies
• Once you are offered an employment opportunity, evaluate
it carefully before accepting.
Explore amazing locations
LEARN MORE:
www.intraxinternshipsabroad.com/careerguide
800.777.7766
info@intraxinternshipsabroad.com
If you haven’t checked all the above statements, come see us so we can help you prepare.
Adapted from Job Search and Career Checklists 101 Proven Time-Saving Checklists to Organize and Plan
Your Career Search, JIST Works, 2005. pg. 86-87.
icc.ucdavis.edu 7
How to Research Employers and Jobs
Research employers and jobs to discover: • Go to the following websites to conduct industry research:
• Industry trends rileyguide.com
• Employer histories, missions, products, services, weddles.com/associations
locations, profiles, cultures, expectations, financial status, wetfeet.com
salaries, benefits and retirement plans
• Job titles, responsibilities and duties Employment Sectors To Research:
• business/the corporate world/the private/for profit sector
• Typical career paths in various industries
• the nonprofit sector
• Location of entry-level jobs, minimum qualifications
• local, state or federal government
• Appropriate vocabulary to use in discussing specific jobs
• education
You can approach your research from one or more of the How can I find out about employment in the corporate
The Internship/Job Search
icc.ucdavis.edu 9
Job Search Strategies
T
here are many ways to look for a job, some of which are better than others. Presented below are some of the most popular
ways, as well as helpful hints and pros and cons of each.
NETWORKING • List of contacts May learn of unadvertised A contact in itself is not • Follow through on all leads.
Approximately 80% of jobs • Resumes openings. May result in a enough to get you a job. You • K eep broadening your
are obtained through net- • Business attire courtesy interview. Often may exhaust all leads without network of contacts.
working. Talk to everyone results in a closer match of landing a job. Quite time-
you know to develop a list your interests to a job. consuming.
of possible contacts; ask for
information on job/companies
The Internship/Job Search
ON-CAMPUS • Scheduling interviews One of the primary ways in May be less effective for • Use the interview schedule
RECRUITING • Employer literature which companies recruit for nontechnical/nonbusiness as a way to identify possible
Follow specific procedures • Resumes technical and business posi- candidates. employers, even if you don’t
to secure on-campus • Business attire tions. get to interview on campus
interviews. with those employers.
CAREER FAIRS • Fair information is Small amount of time to Student traffic can be heavy. • Follow up on leads and
Attend job fairs to network available at develop network of contacts. Arrive early to maximize networking opportunities.
with recruiters and pass out icc.ucdavis.edu Guaranteed access to more time. • Obtain a list of companies
copies of your resume. • Bulletin boards and emails than one employer of in advance to create a plan
interest. Get pre-selected for of action.
on-campus interviews.
INTERNET • Access to the Web Actual job openings. Many Competition is growing as • Use the Web frequently
Search online job banks and • Electronic resume employers use a wide variety use of the Web increases. as information and sites
company websites. Submit of job listing services. Many Pay attention to multiple change quickly.
resume online/post on job listings have free to low-cost listings—one position posted • May need to conduct your
boards. access. Worldwide geographic on a few sites—to avoid search at off-peak times
reach. applying multiple times. (early morning or late at
night).
ONLINE NETWORKING • Access to the Web Good way to find networking Takes a small amount of • Everything you post should
Create a profile on profes- • List of people to invite in contacts, as well as profes- time to set up profile be strictly professional in
sional networking sites such as your contacts sional groups for researching tone and content.
as LinkedIn. Increasingly, and networking.
recruiters are using online
networking sites to source
candidates.
PRINT/ELECTRONIC • Newspapers Involves minimal invest- Resume and cover letter will • Use as a meter on the job
RESOURCES • Journals ment of time in identifying compete with large number market in a certain career
Scan want ads. Mail resume • Newsletters companies. Resume and of others. Ads follow field.
with cover letter tailored to • Trade magazines cover letter are sent for job market; least effec- • Try to get your materials
specific job qualifications. • Cover letters actual job opening. tive in times of economic in as early as possible.
• Resumes downturn.
IN-PERSON VISIT • Business attire Resume and application are Requires a great deal of time • Research the companies
Visit many companies. Ask • Company address list on file with the company. to make a relatively small prior to your visit. Ask for
to see someone in a specific • Resumes number of contacts. a specific person or ask
department. Submit resume about a specific type of job.
and application, if possible.
TARGETED MAILING • List of well-researched Better approach than the mass- Requires a significant invest- • Try to find out who is in
Develop a good cover letter companies mailing method. Investment ment of time in researching charge of the area in which
tailored to a specific type • Tailored cover letters of time and effort should companies and writing cover you want to work; send
of job and the needs of • Resumes merit stronger response from letters as well as following up your materials to that person.
the company. Send letter • Electronic mail and fax employers. with contacts. Great method when used
with resume to selected in conjunction with
companies. networking.
Adapted and reprinted with permission from Career Services, Pennsylvania State
University, University Park, PA.
icc.ucdavis.edu 11
How to Prepare for the Fair
T
he friendly and informal format of a career fair makes Career fair etiquette...
it easy to ask questions, explore internship and career Be polite and courteous to everyone. Don’t interrupt the
options, develop a network of professional contacts, employer respresentatives or other career fair attendees. If
identify job openings and even land an interview… in a short you’re unable to speak to the representative immediately,
amount of time! consider visiting another employer and then returning. Don’t
drop off your resume without speaking to the representative.
What to expect at the fair... Personal interaction could be key to your success. And finally,
A typical career fair at UC Davis attracts 1,500 students feel free to take the “give-aways,” but only if you’ve talked with
and 70-150 employers. Allow yourself adequate time. Fairs are the representative—to “grab and go” is a no-no!
typically less crowded in the morning hours and busiest during
the lunch hour. Just have a few minutes? Don’t let a limited
amount of time keep you from attending the fair.
The Internship/Job Search
Research companies...
Fall Internship and Career Fair
See ICC’s website ( icc.ucdavis.edu), click on
An annual event for all students, all majors. It’s a great
Internship & Career Fairs for the list of companies, company
way to kick off the school year! (Fall Quarter)
descriptions and possible links to company websites. Update
your knowledge of current events by watching news and busi-
ness reports on TV or reading online. Community Service Fair
A great opportunity to explore community service
Bring copies of your resume... internships and/or career opportunities with non-profit
Be sure to have your resume reviewed by an ICC student organizations. (Fall Quarter)
or staff advisor before distributing it. See pages 17-24 for
example resumes. Engineering and Physical Sciences Internship and
Career Fair
First impressions last...
A huge event for engineering, physical and computer
Greet recruiters with confidence, enthusiasm and a firm science students. Great for experience and networking!
handshake. Smile, make eye contact and don’t forget to express (Winter Quarter)
interest in their companies and internship, summer or career
opportunities. Remember to ask for a business card for follow-
up with that company. Winter Internship and Career Fair
All students and every major are encouraged to attend.
State your purpose... A great opportunity to network with employees and find
When job hunting, state the type of position you are internships and careers. (Winter Quarter)
seeking. Dress in business casual. Get complete information on
how to apply and/or contact information. Spring Internship and Career Fair
Attend the last fair of the year to find a summer job,
After the fair... internship or career. All majors welcome! (Spring
Contact those companies in which you are most interested. Quarter)
Be sure to mention in your letter how you made contact at the
fair. Include an updated copy of your resume.
icc.ucdavis.edu 13
Resumes
Purpose • Tailor contents to each job/application.
Your resume is a concise summary of your education, • List information in reverse chronological order.
experience, skills and accomplishments. The resume is a • Sell yourself—be selective about what you include, and
marketing tool to entice your reader to invite you to an organize information logically.
interview! Employers are looking for well-rounded applicants
• Use consistent verb tense.
in these areas: academic, work accomplishments and interests/
activities. Incorporating these three categories into your resume • Some job boards and employer sites ask you to upload a
will demonstrate your overall accomplishments. There is no one text version of your resume. See page 25 for instructions
perfect resume or resume format. regarding online resumes.
on resume: “Portfolio available upon request.” these fields. List scientific techniques you are most familiar
• Graphics are invited in this field and will be seen as a with or have recently used.
demonstration of your creativity. • Since the employer will be looking for certain majors, your
• It’s OK to translate your internships into job titles that accu- education should be near the top of your resume.
rately describe your duties, e.g., Public Relations Assistant. • Healthcare jobs place a strong emphasis upon communica-
• For journalism opportunities, include fluency in other tion skills, including bilingual ability.
languages. • Include science organization memberships.
Business Technology
• In most cases “management” isn’t a very realistic objective. • Employers in this field prefer objectives that are precise,
Focus on a particular area—finance, marketing, human indicating a particular area of interest or expertise.
resources—and express long-term interest in management. • Include technical courses/projects to support interest and
• Business employers are interested in results. Be sure your objective.
resume highlights specific achievements, times when you • GPA should be included.
exceeded goals, etc.
• Break technical skills into subcategories. This will make it
• Quantify your experience: “Increased sales by 30%.” Show easier for the reader to pick up the specific skills they are
accomplishments in previous experience. looking for. (i.e., Operating Systems, Hardware, Software,
• Stress tangible leadership experience when listing extracur- Networking and Programming Languages.)
ricular involvement. • Be sure your resume is loaded with key words denoting
• List transferable skills such as time management, conflict skills. Have a text version of your resume for sites
resolution and decision making. requesting this format.
• Including both technical and non-technical work experi-
Human Services ence demonstrates experience working in professional
• For many of these occupations, experience as a volunteer settings.
is considered a strong measure of knowledge and commit-
ment. List key responsibilities and outcomes. Adapted from UCSD Career Services Center
• For teaching jobs, experience you had working with young
people and any tutoring/teaching experience are important.
Name, address, phone number, email Make sure email address, phone
Contact Information and web address you would like number and webpage are “employer
employers to see. appropriate” and typo-free.
Job title, company name, dates of Include paid and non-paid positions,
Relevant Experience experience, describe job duties, significant internships and military duty. Present
accomplishments and contributions. achievements, contributions and results.
The following categories are usually included on a resume—include the categories that best describe your skills and
experience.
Group/Class Projects/Relevant Coursework List the course title, not the course
Relevant classes and/or projects.
number.
Volunteer Activities/Community Service/ List organization, office(s) held and a May want to place internship positions
Leadership brief description of accomplishments. under Experience section.
established systematized
Communication Skills operated fashioned tabulated
addressed overhauled illustrated
arbitrated programmed initiated
authored instituted
Leadership
remodeled achieved
collaborated repaired integrated
coordinated
convinced solved introduced
corresponded invented delegated
upgraded developed
drafted originated
edited performed directed
formulated Teaching Skills planned enlisted
influenced adapted revitalized executed
interpreted advised shaped expanded
lectured clarified expedited
mediated coached Helping Skills founded
moderated communicated assessed improved
negotiated developed assisted initiated
persuaded enabled clarified
promoted pioneered
encouraged coached
publicized recruited
evaluated counseled
spoke demonstrated reduced (losses)
translated explained
diagnosed resolved (problems)
wrote facilitated
educated restored
guided
facilitated spearheaded
Research Skills informed familiarized transformed
analyzed instructed guided
clarified set goals motivated Adapted from The Damn Good
collected stimulated referred Resume Guide by Yana Parker,
critiqued trained rehabilitated Berkeley: Ten Speed Press.
TITUS MACG
REW
tmac@ucdavis.
edu
Local Address
: 100 Alvarado
Permanent Add Avenue, Davis
ress: 123 Clove , California 95
r Lane, Any City 616. (530) 753-
, California 9X XXXX
OBJECTIVE XXX. (555) 42
1-XXXX
A laboratory re
search internsh
ip with ABC C
ompany.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Sc
ience in Biolog
University of C ical Sciences,
alifornia, Davis June 20XX
Related Course
Work : General
Chemis
Organic Chem try (Lab), Microbiology (Lab
istry (Lab), Zo )
ology (Lab), Bi
SKILLS ology
• Familiar
with buffer prep
• Excelle aration, microsc
nt ability to ac opy, pH meter
curately keep la , and analytical
• Experien bo ra to ry records. balances.
ce using Micro
soft Word, Exce
l and Access in
PC and Mac pl
SPECIAL PRO atforms.
JECT
icc.ucdavis.edu 17
Chronological Format for Career Position
A chronological resume presents your education and work experience in a straightforward, reverse chronological order format,
listing current or most recent job first. If the majority of your work experience is related to your stated job objective, the
chronological format is generally preferred.
N
ANH NGUYE Permanent
reet
XXX Green St
ci sc o, CA 12 345
San Fran XX
Campus (415) 48 X -X X
Avenue
999 University
n, CA 99999
Collegetow
30 ) 75 X -X X XX
(5
vis.edu
anguyen@ucda
w le dg e of V ietnamese (writ ci ng ly an d gi
Language: Kno nvin
e clearly and co
n: Able to writ
Communicatio
groups.
)
(6/XX–Present
E X PE R IE NCE ts , Sa cramento, CA
RELEVAN T ssive Mic ro pr od uc
marketin g an d
tin g/ Sa le s Intern, Progre el op and implement pp le
Mar ke w are and softw ar e. D ev
inment softw are fo r A
m pu te r ha rd l an d en te rta 00 0 visitors
Market pers
onal co educationa ore than 3,
te gi es . D es ign and develop te r tra de sh ows hosting m
advertising st ra pu
numerous com
. Participate in
computer system vendors.
150
and more than /XX)
is, CA (5/XX–9
rs on G ra nd Auto, Inc., Dav $3 5 m illion. Worked
in ee /S al es pe , s ex ce ed in g
t Tra al sa le ntory using a
Managemen k fo r au to parts store w
ith annu
ne d a la rge store inve es.
Performed sale
s w or ees. M ai nt ai 34 representativ
w ith cu st om ers and employ an d tra in ed a sales force of op ed ef fe ct ive
effectivel y . Supervised k flow. Dev el
ve nt or y sy st em en ha nc ed w or
computerized
in for
reorganization
rts department
Implemented pa .
indow displays
in-store and w
/XX–4/XX)
om pa ny , W oodland, CA (9 sed over $10,00
0 per
n, su m er Distributing C
lo g ch ai n store. Proces eric al tasks.
Salesperso
C on e ca ta eted cl
m er ch an di se sales for larg ve nt or y co ntro l, and compl
ra l in
Performed gene cards, performed
ecks and credit .
week in cash, ch awards for sales performance
rly
Received quarte
(dates)
siness fraternity
LEADERSHIP irp er so n, D el ta Sigma Pi, a bu
Fundraising Cha ates)
Association (d
em be r, V ie tn amese Student
M
ANH NGUYE
XXX Green Stre
N
San Francisco, et
CA 12345
(415) 48X-XXXX
anguyen@ucda
vis.edu
OBJECTIVE
A career positio
n in sales and
marketing
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Scie
nc
Communcations e degree in Managerial Econ
omics with a m
University of C inor in
alifornia, Davis,
Participant, Ed June 20XX
ucation Abroa
d Program, M
SUMMARY O adrid, Spain 20
F QUALIFICA XX
• Three year TIONS
s increased resp
• Extensive an onsibility in sa
d les
• Received aw up-to-date knowledge of th
ards for sales pe e computer softw
• Proficient in rfo are industry
Word, Excel, em rmance
• Knowledge ai l an d Internet Explor
of Vietnamese er in PC and M
and Spanish (w ac environmen
ritten and spok ts.
Marketing/Sale en)
icc.ucdavis.edu 19
Chronological Format for Entry-Level Career Position
The resume below uses a chronological format. Your resume should represent you. Be sure to have your resume draft critiqued by an
ICC staff member.
1 A specific objective is
highly recommended.
However, a more general
objective can be used at
AUDREY KIM
career fairs.
6
avis, CA 9561
en ue t A pt, # 33 t D
1122 Aggie Av t (925) 388-
1212 This is a sub-category of
(530) 757-1212
2
s.ed u EDUCATION. The title
akim@ucdavi should be bold, lower
1
Consulting case, and indented.
an ne r po si tion with XYZ
tal Pl
Environmen ning
OBJECTIVE lysis and Plan
vi ro nm en tal Policy Ana 3 If you have performed
ience, En the protocol several times
Bachelor of Sc ation
EDUCATION or of A rt s, Communic you may list your ability
Bachel , June 20XX
rs ity of Ca lifornia Davis 2 to perform procedures
Uni ve used in a lab as “adept
at,” “proficient in” or
licy,
se Work: sportation Po
Related Cour g, G IS an d Society, Tran other accurate terms.
portin
tal Impact Re eography
Environmen at er Law, Urban G
en ta l La w , W
Envi ro nm
t Double majors
d CWA
QA, NEPA an ct assessmen
ts indicate:
Fa miliar with CE vi ro nmental impa d ArcGIS
3
“Double Majors
SK IL LS ow le dg e of en Su ite , ER SI an
Worki ng kn O ffi ce
of Microsoft in ___ and
applications
Proficient in sk ill s ___” or state
rt writing
Excellent repo munity
“Bachelor of Arts
ng and Com in ___, Bachelor
cr am en to County Planni - 3/ X X of Science in
Intern, Sa , CA 10/XX
Resumes and Correspondence
OBJECTIVE
Research position in biochemistry labo
rator y.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
University of California, Davis
Degree expected December, 20XX
SKILLS
Protocol design for proteolytic digests
Gas chromatography SDS-PAGE
HPLC Spectrophotometry
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Protein Biochemistry Intern, Genente
ch, Inc., San Francisco, CA. (June to
Investigated structure-function relati September 20XX)
onships of interferon. Experiments inclu
proteolitic digests, SDS-PAGE, and ded the use of limited
HPLC.
Clinical Pathology Intern, Departm
ent
to June 20XX) Developed a buffer syste of Clinical Pathology, University of California, Davis. (March
m
in urine. Performed gas chromatograph for liquid chromatographic isolation of pesticide metabolites
y on purified samples.
ACTIVITIES
President, Biochemistry Club
Member, Chicanos/Latinos in Health
Education
Swimming, intramural basketball
icc.ucdavis.edu 21
International Relations
MOHAM ED SINGH
) 555-5555
(530 Campus
vis.edu
aggie123@ucda 9 U ni ve rs ity Avenue
78 6
Davis, CA 9561
ress
Permanent Add
ai n St re et
123 M
116
San Jose, CA 95
(408) 555-5555 rpersonal skills.
mbines my an alytical and inte
A position that co
OBJECTIVE:
uble major
and French do
EDUCATION ing, International Relations XX
Senior stand degrees expect
ed June 20
0
Bachelor of Arts lifornia, Davis GPA: 3.23/4.0 ce
University of Ca es—Lyon, Fran
an d l’I ns tit ut d’Etudes Politqu
of Lyon II
the University
Junior year at ns, Proficiency
, em ai l an d In ternet applicatio sing software
l, PageMaker st loan proces
in Word, Exce with LoanQue
SKILLS
pu te r: A dv an ced proficiency PCs and MACs, Experience ility),
Com Familiar with mited written ab
in PowerPoint, ed bi lli ng da tabase en ch , Co nv er sant in Farsi (li
-bas d oral Fr
and OMS web cy in written an Spanish confident, wor
k
ofessional fluen al riting aptitude,
Languages: Pr knowledge of written and or ill s, str on g w
Elementary munication sk ble, honest
terpersonal com leadership competent, teacha
ar ac te r Tr ai ts: Excellent in ar e, so ci ab le ,
Ch culturally aw
well in teams,
– 1/20XX)
, CA (9/20XX
EX PE R IE N CE io na l R el at io ns, Sacramento Senators and/or Senate staff. l
RELEVANT e Senate Office of Internat een foreign dignitaries and for incoming in
ternationa
Resumes and Correspondence
Intern, Stat
fic ia l m ee tin gs weekly betw pitol staff to arrange meetings marize pertinent information
nd of d Ca tries and sum of Senators
Atte unicate with Senate staff an on foreign coun xes) on behalf
Comm
rfo rm op en source research spondence (letters, emails, fa d foreign governments.
delegates. Pe ulate corre bassies, an Senate
legations. Form nsulates, US em publication in
for outgoing de International Relations to Co l and Word applications for
of ce
and the Office ty of reports and data into Ex
rie rt.
Compiled a va ional Relations Annual Repo
at XX)
Office of Intern (6/20XX – 7/20 lting in increase
d
Se rv ic es , In c., San José, CA twork at business fairs resu ovided tech
et ne pr
er, CAL Intern s to effectively base. Patiently
Billing Manag ersonal communication skill OMS web-based billing data sed sales. Participated in
se d in te rp lli ng us in g an d in cr ea
U les. Managed bi mer satisfactio
n
contacts and sa chnical clients ensuring custo rrespondences in Word.
t to no n- te co m pa ny co
suppor ficial
ting, Drafted of
sales and marke X) with
/20XX – 9/20X omote continued relationships alogue,
A nn ua l Fu nd , Davis, CA (7 le ph on e to pr an d sin ce re di
is a te nal
Caller, UC Dav Davis Alumni and parents vi by implementing professio $100-$1,000
act UC
Cont sity. Foster a positive image
for UCD
n fo r do na tio ns between
ig
univer support, Campa
solicit financial
Encourage and XX) y provided
(9/20XX – 7/20 ore than 4,000 meals per da sure smooth
C of fe e H ou se, Davis, CA e th at se rv es m w or ke rs to en
D nu co
Cashier, ASUC r on-campus food service ve ctively communicated with
king fo ifts. Effe
Wor er service during busiest sh ere.
custom mosph
a welcoming at
operations and
X)
20XX – 6/20X
INTERESTS UC Davis (10/
ACTIVITIES/ en’s Novice Curling Team, imbing.
Captain, M ing, rock cl
t-lifting, sketch
Running, weigh ided Upon Requ
est
References Prov
icc.ucdavis.edu 23
Technical
We use this term to describe a resume that is used to apply for positions in information technology, engineering or consulting.
Though the format is similar to other examples in the book we include it to demonstrate ways in which technical skills can
be presented.
Victoria Buleon
vis.edu
vbuleon@ucda
23 50 M ai n St reet
6
Davis, CA 9567
19 57 C ell
(530) 759-
ing
Students major
:
OBJECTIVE in technical
position disciplines, e.g.
are engineering engineering, ar
e
A full-time softw encouraged to
include GPA.
:
EDUCATION
XX, GPA 3.2
D eg re e Ex pected June 20 rnia, Davis
Bachelor of Sc
ienc e
ne er in g, U ni versity of Califo
nce and Engi
Computer Scie
E: XX
EXPERIENC A lto , C A, June 20XX
-September 20
le topics
Pa lo m ultip
te rn ew le tt-Packard, ncep t involving
opment In , H
stant mes sa gi ng co
omized central
Software Devel otyp e in V isua l Basic of an in
D ig ita l D as hb oard for a cust
a prot Pages and
• Created Active Server
C re at ed a prototype in
• ing division
by an engineer
Resumes and Correspondence
tools
webpage of web tio n to ol us ed essaging softw
are
al ua te d a vi rtu al collabora e ne xt -g en er ation instant m
• Ev isual Basic of th
prototype in V
• Built a
XX
X-September 20
trans, June 20X the unit
IT Intern, Cal -based applic at io n us ed by
ed a w eb at e pages utilized ram
• Te st tal Word tem pl r training prog
• R ed es igne d de pa rtm en
or t fo r a w eb -based compute re gi st ra tio n
ail supp ing the
• Pr ov id ed phone and em iv e Se rv er Pa ges for automat
gA ct
web pages usin
• Created
SKILLS: Perl, Visual Bas
ic,
COMPUTER Pages, HTML,
, Java Server
C, C, C++, Java
Languages: B
ASI
Programming da rd ML x
Active Server
Page s, St an sh, UNIX, Linu
s: S, W in dows, Macinto
st em D O
Operating Sy
IONS:
AL AFFILIAT
PROFESSION X
December 20X
y of A rc hi te ct s & Engineers, es en t
an Societ ors Society, Ju
ly - Pr
Filipino Americ En gineering Hon
Pi N at io na l
Tau Beta
: 0XX),
LEADERSHIP sent), Secretar
y (20XX-2
(20XX-pre
0X X ), Web si te Programmer
X-2
President (20X d Engineering
in o A m er ic an s in Science an
Pilip
ANH NGUYEN
icc.ucdavis.edu 25
Advanced Degree Resumes
EVELYN K. CHOU
2100 Pine Tree Grove Lane
Davis, California 95616
(530) XXX-XXXX
ekchou@ucdavis.edu
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Staff Editor for The Archaeological Review
• Trained in expository, media and academic writing
• Developed archival system for museum film collection
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, SASS and Macintosh programs
SKILLS
Writing/Editing
Functional Format
• Edited submitted papers for content, coherence, and language usage.
• Transferred edited copy from print to Quark and formatted material for publication.
• Completed PhD dissertation: currently synthesizing select chapters for publication.
Research
Organization/Administration
WORK HISTORY
EDUCATION Education:
PhD, Food Science, University of California, Davis Degree Expected December 20XX
Ph.D. Anthropology, Degree Expected June 20XX Topic of research: Effects of alternative post-harvest treatments on the microbiological quality of strawberries.
University of California, Davis
Bsc, Food Technology, University of Freiburg, Germany 20XX
B.S. Social Sciences, 20XX
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Qualifications Summary:
• Seven years experience with post-harvest fruit treatments gained through graduate research and family farming
background.
• Significant experience interacting with high ranking industry and academic professionals.
• Genuine enthusiasm for agricultural trade, and eagerness to gain more experience in this field.
Relevant Coursework:
Industrial and Consumer Marketing Intermediate Microeconomics (I&II)
Industrial Management Quantitative Methods in Econometrics
Project Management Agricultural Policy Analysis (Audited)
Leadership/Management Experience
Involvement in the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and IFT Student Association:
• Experience at networking/interacting with high-level food science academics and industry professionals on committees
and task forces.
Co-chair and Treasurer, of Food Science Graduate Student Association:
• Represented Food Science at UC Davis Graduate Student Assemblies
• Provided leadership and contact points for Food Science Graduate Students
Secretary and committee member, Baxter Grant Fund:
• Interviewed applicants (students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds) and evaluated grant applications
Organizational/Planning Experience
Co-chair, Treasurer, Food Science Graduate Student Association
• Organized several events, including a major orientation picnic; plus visits by Distinguished IFT Fellows (departmental
tours, catered dinners, campus-wide seminars)
Researcher and Assistant Lecturer, Department of Food Technology, Clark-Case University, Australia
• Organized on-site short-term certification course for industrial employees, plus other labs, field trips for university
students
• Sole responsibility for introductory food technology course
Computer Skills
Macintosh and PC systems Designing presentations with PowerPoint
Webpage design with Dreamweaver Statistical Packages: SAS, Shazam, Minitab
Microsoft Office Suite
Language Skills
German (native speaker) English (fluent) Spanish (conversational ability)
Professional Experience
Research Assistant U.C. Davis Department of Food Science Spring 20XX-Present
Teaching Assistant U.C. Davis Department of Food Science Winter 20XX
Research Assistant U.C. Davis Department of Food Science Summer 20XX-Winter 20XX
Researcher Food Technology Research Center, Australia January-June 20XX
Assistant Lecturer Univ. of Freiburg Food Technology Depart. December 20XX-February 20XX
Internship Cadbury Foods Inc. Summer 20XX
icc.ucdavis.edu 27
Curriculum Vitae for Science Position
A curriculum vitae (CV) is the name of the resume used by individuals seeking a teaching and/or research position in a postsecondary
institution or a high-level research position in industry. For examples of curriculum vitaes that have been converted to resume
format, please visit the Grad/Postdoc link on the ICC website.
ELIZABETH A. SAMUEL
easamuel@ucdavis.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Microbiology, University of California, Davis. Degree expected Spring 20XX.
Dissertation: Analysis of the regulation of leucine biosynthesis by ppGpp in Escherichia coli.
Advisor: Dr. Sara Smith.
Master of Science, Microbiology, California State University, Long Beach, August 20XX.
Thesis: Restriction endonuclease analysis of the satellite DNA component from two extremely
halophilic bacteria. Advisor: Dr. Paul Jones.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
(Optional)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Research, UC Davis, 6/XX - present.
Conceived and optimized novel selection procedures using leu::Mud::lac fusions to isolate
1) mutations in the leucine promoter, and 2) unlinked mutations that give rise to decreased
expression of biosynthesis in Escherichia coli. Genetically mapped unlinked mutations.
Future work involves analysis in an S-30 in vitro system and cloning of the mutants.
Dr. Sara Smith, Department of Microbiology.
drug evaluations, immunological studies, iron therapy studies and studies on long-term
dialysis patient care. Dr. Khosrow Mirahmadi, Medical Hemodialysis. Samuel, E. A. 20XX. Bacteriological Projects for Biological Sciences 1 Students. (In-house
publication)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Associate Instructor, Introduction to Microbiology, UC Davis, 9/XX - 12/XX. ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS
As sole instructor of 175 students, designed course curriculum, gave lectures, supervised three Samuel, E. A., and S. Smith. Use of leu::lac fusions to isolate leucine operon regulatory
teaching assistants and held office hours. mutations in Escherichia coli (Poster). Presented at the 20XX Annual Meeting of the American
Society for Microbiology, San Diego, CA.
Teaching Assistant, Bacterial Genetics and Physiology Laboratory, UC Davis, 9/XX - 6/XX.
Pre-ran experiments and produced detailed protocols for new experiments. Demonstrated ACADEMIC SERVICE
techniques and assisted students in everyday laboratory routines. Dr. William Wolff, - Chairperson, Microbiology Graduate Student Association, UC Davis (20XX - present).
Department of Microbiology. - UC Student Representative to the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools
Subcommittee on Research (20XX - 20XX).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
RESEARCH GRANTS
- Co-authored proposal for National Institutes of Health (NIH). Funded $65,000. (Principal
Investigator: Don Pruitt, Ph.D.)
HONORS
- Recipient, Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award, UC Davis, May 20XX.
REFERENCES
Sara Smith, Ph.D. ssmith@ucdavis.edu
Department of Microbiology, University of California, One Shields Ave.,
Davis, CA 95616 530-75X-XXXX
Morgan A. Sm
ith
11223 Lupine
Court
Davis, CA 9561
6
(530) 756-XXX
X
masmith@ucda
EDUCATION vis.edu
Ph.D. Compa
rative Literatu
Major Field re, University
of Study: 17th of California, D
Century British avis, expected
literature June 20XX
M.A. Compara
tive Literature
June 20XX with honors, M
ichigan State U
niversity, East
Lansing, MI,
B.A. English m
agna cum laud
e, San José Stat
e University, Ju
DISSERTATIO ne 20XX
N
Title: “Three B
ritish Poets: A
and Fletcher.” T Comparative St
he dissertation udy of the Con
development of examines a com ventions Used
mock-heroic an parative study by Chaucer, B
Samuel C. Lee d mock-epic co of prominent B eaumont
nventions in En ritish poets tra
glish poetry. D cing the
issertation Adv
DISTINCTIO isor:
NS
icc.ucdavis.edu 29
Curriculum Vitae for Community College Position
ROBIN COMMUNITY
rcommunity@ucdavis.edu
1260 Lake Blvd.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 75X-XXXX
EDUCATION
M.S. Animal Biology, University of California, Davis, June 20XX.
B.S. Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis, June 20XX.
A.A. Sacramento City College, June 20XX.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor, Ohlone Community College, September 20XX - present.
Resumes and Correspondence
General Biology. Prepared curricula and lectured on the principles of cell biology, animal and
plant structure and function. Wrote manual on biological sciences projects. Arranged field trip
to Klamath Wildlife Refuge.
Heredity, Evolution and Society. Taught contemporary issues in evolution and genetics to
non-science majors. Revised curriculum and prepared lab manual.
Teacher/Department Head, Sacramento Country Day School, September 20XX - August 20XX.
Taught advanced placement courses in Biology and Human Physiology to 95% college-bound
student body. Developed laboratory resources and participated in design of teacher training
and evaluation program.
Susan B. Anthony
sbanthony@ucdavis.edu
1234 Cowell Blvd. #101 (530) XXX-XXXX
Davis, CA 95616 http://soe.ucdavis.edu/ss321/anthony
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a junior high or high school English teacher, with an emphasis in
teaching English as a Second Language.
EDUCATION
• Preliminary Single Subject English Credential with CLAD, University of California, Davis,
expected June 20XX. Master of Arts in Education expected to be awarded March 20XX.
• Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Education, University of California, Davis. Graduated with
Honors in June 20XX.
EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher Cordova High School Rancho Cordova, CA 1/XX-5/XX
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. Early-Advanced English Language Development and
Senior English 4B class. Planned and implemented California standards-based curriculum in
grammar, writing, literature, and oral language. Prepared and administered exams. Participated in
parent conferences, school-wide special events and report card preparation. Participated in faculty
and department meetings and conferences.
Student Teacher Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High School Sacramento, CA 9/XX-12/XX
Grant Joint Union High School District, Title I school. Taught a culturally diverse 8th grade ELD
class with a scripted High Point program. Taught a 7th grade English class. Provided lesson plans
with consideration for English language learners. Administered benchmark assessments. Provided
scaffolding to make the work accessible for all.
Substitute Teacher Grant Joint Union High School District Sacramento, CA 1/XX-6/XX
Substitute taught at several junior high schools in the Grant School District. Followed and
implemented California standards-based lesson plans. Provided a safe and supportive environment
for all children.
Paraeducator Patwin Elementary School Davis, CA 3/XX-6/XX
Davis Joint Unified School District. First and second grade classroom. Taught small groups and
individuals in reading and writing. Supplied differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all
students. Prepared lessons that met the divergent needs of students.
Teacher’s Assistant Davis Joint Unified School District Davis, CA 9/XX-3/XX
Assisted English teachers in three Davis Senior High School classrooms: 12th grade English, 10th
grade Sheltered English, and 11th grade American Literature, and two Holmes Junior High School
classrooms: 8th grade GATE English, 7th/8th grade ELL. Volunteered 100+ hours.
SPECIAL SKILLS
• Demonstrated ability to speak, write, and read Spanish (Intermediate)
OBJECTIVE: A teaching position in a second through sixth-grade classroom. HONORS AND AWARDS
Dean’s List (six quarters), “Rising Star” awarded for drama, First Place-Undergraduate Research
(awarded to top five of 3000 contenders).
EDUCATION
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with ELL authorization, University of
California, Davis, June 20XX. Master of Arts in Education to be awarded March 20XX.
EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Silveyville School, Dixon Unified School District, Dixon, CA. 1/XX-3/XX.
Second grade classroom. Planned and implemented lessons in science, social science,
language arts and math. Led classroom discussions; prepared and administered exams.
Student Teacher, Waggoner Elementary School, Winters Joint Unified School District,
Winters, CA. 9/XX-12/XX. Self-contained culturally diverse fourth-grade classroom. Led
weekly informal singing group.
Teacher’s Aide, Birch Lane School, Davis Unified School District, Davis, CA. 1/XX-6/XX.
Third grade classroom. Taught small groups in the areas of math and reading. Tutored
individual students.
SPECIAL SKILLS
• Demonstrated fluency in Spanish (reading, writing and speaking).
• Developed enrichment techniques in science with emphasis on experiential learning.
• Recognized as an accomplished pianist and violinist.
• Interested in coaching basketball, track and cross-country.
• Utilized computers for classroom instruction.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer, National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse
Leader, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and 4-H
INTERESTS
Creative writing, nutrition, reading, running, cycling and travel.
TRAVEL
Lived in Mexico for three months. Traveled throughout Europe and Canada.
icc.ucdavis.edu 31
CV Supplement and
Grad Skills List
More Categories and Clarifications General Skills
Particular to Graduate Students
RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Use only if requested or if it
serves to clarify preparation. If more than 2-3 lines, substitute
“See Addendum I” and attach the addendum. Communication Skills
Ability to:
write clearly and concisely
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES/CONTINUING
listen well
EDUCATION/STUDY ABROAD: If significant and brief,
speak publicly
include under Education. If lengthy, attach it as an addendum.
interpret the dynamics of interpersonal relations
distinguish fine shades of meaning
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Follows Education. distinguish verbal and non-verbal messages
teach and train
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY: This section offers a counsel and advise
thumbnail sketch of your skills, interests and experiences serve as resource/referral person
mentioned throughout your CV (redundancy is good). It
includes a list of 4-8 bulleted points (see format on CV sample General Research Skills
on page 30). Carefully study the job description and select Ability to:
related items from the following: retrieve data
• Quantify the number of years experience (research, acquire data
teaching, industry; part-time counts). analyze data
• Indicate areas of research specialization. Include significant manipulate data
outcomes. use methodology
• Indicate areas of teaching competence. produce survey work, e.g., develop questionnaires, interview
• List technical skills and methods that can be used in the lab observe
or on the job. classify
• Include noteworthy entries such as number of publications, test hypotheses for acceptance or
textbook chapters, patents, etc. rejection against known evidence
• Draw attention to distinctions or honors. identify and use resources
Resumes and Correspondence
icc.ucdavis.edu 33
Cover Letters
A cover letter can be sent by email or by mail. If you choose to send your cover letter by mail you should use the same color paper
and font you used on your resume. When sending the cover letter by email it should be the text of the email. Emails should be
professional and businesslike. Never use emoticons (either text or symbol) or netspeak (e.g., LOL) in your job search emails.
Josie Beech
555 A Street
616
Davis, CA 95
(520 ) 86 7- 92
jbeech@gmail.c
81
om Internship
November 10,
20XX Position
ram
t– Internship Prog
ces Departmen
Human Resour
Radio
National Public
t Street
123 Governmen
C 20301
Washington, D
Resumes and Correspondence
Coordinator,
Dear Internship edia Relations
m m un ic at io ns/Public and M 14th. I am a Junior at
rnship in the Co January 9th through March udies with a m
inor
sted in the inte g
I am very intere th e W in te r Q uarter beginnin el or ’s de gr ee in American St at media is
ring a bach the way th
Department du avis, pursuing d my interest in ational Public Radio and
of California, D nce has sparke
the University se ar ch ex pe rie th e m iss io n of N
ions. My re I believe in
in Communicat marketing and advertising.
h nization.
delivered throug to be an intern with your orga
be ex ci te d
would from a different
to lo ok at A merican culture to inform citiz
ens.
stu dy in g ab ro ad I was able
s de liv er y an d how it helps St ud en ts of
hile new Associated
This summer w has increased my interest in Senator for the ting on
perspective. Th
is
be el ec te d to the position of ar stu de nt s while collabora unication
ly fre sh m an to es en tin g fir st- ye fe ct iv e co m m
I was the on lenge of repr the value of ef
C D av is, an d rose to the chal these experiences I learned
U ug h
y issues. Thro
larger universit of media.
l fo rm s
through al have prepared
g in te re sts in the goals of NPR ard to
stron fo rw
nces, skills and resume and look n.
that my experie ve attached my consideratio
I am confident intern for your program. I ha ur tim e an d
g you for yo
me to be a stron ifications with you. Thank
qual
discussing my
Sincerely,
Josie Beech
Enclosure
Career Position
Stephanie Aggie
1686 Visalia Court
June, 20XX
Stephanie Aggie
Enclosure
icc.ucdavis.edu 35
Apology Letter
An apology letter is a personalized note apologizing for a last-minute interview cancellation or no-show. The note is an effort to
remain in good standing with the company.
123 D Street
6
Davis, CA 9561
X X
(530) 758-XX
X
March 21, 20X
n
Ms. Sally Brow
ABC Com pa ny
123 Main Street
5XXX
Anytown, CA 9
n:
Dear Ms. Brow d with ABC Com
pany on
w sc he du le
interv ie pt me
y ap ol og y for missing the un fo rs ee n em ergency that ke
Please accept m
m. I experience
d an preciate
20 at 2: 15 p. ua bl e op po rt unity, and I ap
ch al
Thursday, Mar ny offers an inv
g w ith yo u. Your compa g my interview
.
from m ee tin
u ca n gi ve m e in reschedulin
ion yo
any considerat have provided
me with
Resumes and Correspondence
ea l M ar ke tin g
Relations and R nt position. Thi
s
in te rn sh ip s w ith Look Public si re in th e M arketing Assista a st ro ng
My ns you de major, make m
e
and qualificatio ial Economics
the experience ith m y M an ag er
combination w
experience, in n.
is positio
candidate for th e ne ar future to disc
uss my
m ee t in th
I hope we can ompany.
yo u fo r yo ur understanding. si tio n of fe re d by the your c
Thank g Assistant po
r the Marketin
qualifications fo
Sincerely,
Joe Green
Joe Green
1234 Raleigh C
ourt
Davis, CA 9561
6
(530) 758-0000
Stephanie Aggie
Sincerely,
Stephanie Agg
ie
icc.ucdavis.edu 37
Additional Letter Samples
192 Beta Drive
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 75X-XXXX
Letter to Accept a Job Offer
March 28, 20XX Notify the employer as soon as you decide to accept a job
offer. Confirm your acceptance in writing even if you’ve
already accepted the offer by telephone. Restate the date of the
Mr. Kevin Jones offer, the position, the salary and the starting date. Express
Personnel Manager enthusiasm for the company and your position and future
ABC Corporation with it.
3 Wallaby Place
San Francisco, CA 10XXX If you are relocating, let the employer know your travel plans
and expected date of arrival. Inform the employer of your new
Dear Mr. Jones:
(or interim) address and telephone number.
Thank you for your letter of March 25, 20XX and your invitation to
become a member of your organization following graduation. I am
pleased to accept your offer of employment.
Sincerely,
Robyn Ryan
Robyn Ryan 1313 Ivory Tower Lane
Resumes and Correspondence
Jeanne Richard
Vice President
XYZ, Inc.
1000 Smith Way
Los Angeles, CA 90XXX
icc.ucdavis.edu 39
In an Emergency opportunity to show your leadership skills by keeping the
Pack an “interview emergency bag” to have in your car with group on track and completing the project.
mints, mouthwash, map, comb, extra nylons and cell phone. • Group Panel. You and other interviewees are interviewed
You may want to bring an extra shirt/blouse and tie if you have by a panel/committee. The interviewing panel can be large
multiple interviews in a day (in case of a mishap when you in size, depending on the number of interviewees. Again,
don’t have the opportunity to return home). listen to what others say so you don’t repeat their responses.
• One-on-one interview. One interviewer and one interviewee, • You should be selective about the experiences you present
is the most common interview experience. You may have indi- and always emphasize the positive, but NEVER exaggerate
vidual interviews with several members of an organization. or falsify information.
• Panel interview. The interviewee is interviewed by a • Show confidence in your responses, even if they ask about
committee, usually between 2-6 people. It is important to a skill or experience you don’t possess (example: “I have
make eye contact with all interviewers on the interview not worked with that particular software package but
panel and shake each of their hands at the beginning and have worked with similar packages such as _____ and feel
end of the interview. confident I can learn this program in minimal time”).
• Group interview. You and other interviewees are • When asked about your weaknesses, do not reveal a major
interviewed simultaneously. The interviewers take turns flaw and be cautious about revealing a personal problem.
asking each person questions while the other group Talk about an area you would like to improve and
members observe. Show your listening skills by paying mention the steps you’ve taken to improve it as well as the
attention to what others say during the interview and try results; or mention a weakness you’ve overcome and how
not to repeat their responses. Also be prepared for group you did it.
projects. If your group is assigned a project, use this • Be truthful about your willingness to travel or relocate.
icc.ucdavis.edu 41
Salary
Tips for the Behavioral Interview • Wait for the interviewer to bring up the topic
Behavioral Interview questions assess how you have acted in past situ- of salary, benefits and sick/vacation time.
ations, with the idea that past performance is a key indicator of your • You can ask about salary if you have been
future efforts. offered a job without the salary package being
disclosed.
How to Prepare • When asked how much you expect to earn,
4 Review past experiences that reflect positively on your behavior always state the market range, not a single
including work situations, course work (especially project- figure. Visit the Salary/Labor Market links
based or with teams), campus activities, community service and on the ICC website: icc.ucdavis.edu to
leadership experience. find this information. When researching, take
4 Jot down ideas about each experience and examine your role. into account different aspects such as loca-
How did you handle problems, show initiative and contribute to tion. While the Internet has helpful salary
the outcome? information, often the best sources on salaries
4 Use the S.T.A.R. method to help you form an example: are current employees within your industry.
• Situation • Task/Problem • Action • Result You can also discuss salary questions with the
4 Select some challenging experiences (most behavioral questions advisors at the ICC.
are about challenging experiences or difficult times). Remember, • If you are offered a salary that is unaccept-
employers are also investigating how you dealt with problems, able to you, respond with a counter offer,
failures, difficult teammates or supervisors. Focus on your supporting your offer with market salary
strengths and positive attributes, without complaining or criti- figures and your qualifications. Know before
cizing others. you make your counter offer if you are willing
4 Expect the employer to ask an open-ended question about a past to walk away from the job offer if your
experiences and then continue to ask questions that reveal any of counter is not accepted.
the following: • Always approach negotiation with tact and
• communication skills integrity.
• leadership • organizational ability
• analytical and problem solving skills Variation on the Traditional Interview Model
• your decision-making process Some employers are beginning to rely on
• cooperative and/or competitive nature methods other than (or in addition to) the inter-
• initiative • flexibility • creativity view in making hiring decisions. You may be
4 Be honest. Don’t exaggerate. Your answers will be reviewed for asked to:
consistency. • submit or evaluate a writing sample to the
4 Practice. Draw from several types of experiences to show depth. employer.
4 Remember to turn any interview question into a behavioral answer • make a presentation to the interview
with an example. committee (often using electronic media.)
4 Examples of Behavioral Interview questions can be found at
• take a personality assessment to evaluate
icc.ucdavis.edu, click on Interview Do’s and Don’ts.
potential fit with a particular position.
• engage in an active simulation or assessment
Example of a Behavioral Interview Question and Response:
to demonstrate problem solving capabilities.
Interviewer: “Give me an example of a time when you took the initiative
• communicate with employers via phone,
Interviewing for Employment
to improve a project.”
Skype or other technological means.
Possible Response Using the S.T.A.R. Method: “As a Peer Advisor
at the Internship and Career Center (Situation), students often asked
me how to find job opportunities in business (Task/Problem). Since
I was also curious about my future in this industry and had taken a
Web-authoring class, I asked my supervisor if I could create a website
linked to our home page discussing many of the different business
options (Action). After developing the site, I shared the online resource
with the professional staff at the ICC. They were so pleased with the
resource that they now refer students to the site during their advising
sessions (Result).”
Expect the interviewer to probe with additional questions: “How did you
prioritize this additional work load? How did you decide what options to
include? Where can I see this webpage?” You need to be able to back up
your statements.
icc.ucdavis.edu 43
Factors in Accepting a Job Offer
I
t can be confusing to determine what job offer is best for you, especially if this is your first “real job” out of college. Listed below
are aspects of a career or job choice that can make the difference between your satisfaction and dissatisfaction in a position.
Consider each factor below in relation to your personal preferences and needs. In addition, see career resources at iccweb.
ucdavis.edu/students/jobsandcareers.htm and iccweb.ucdavis.edu/students/lifeafterdavis.htm to help you find additional
information about an industry or occupation. You can also talk to an adviser at the Internship & Career Center (ICC) for further
discussion. The more information you have, the better decision you can make for yourself. Good luck!
Example
Offer #1
Offer #2
Offer #3
Indicate with a “+” or “-” sign whether an occupation satisfies your preferences for each factor.
Advancement Opportunities +
• What are my chances of moving up in the field or organization?
• What is the typical way to advance?
• Am I willing and able to do what it takes to advance?
Hours
• What are the usual hours? Is it full-time or part-time? Include weekends? -
Interests
• Would I like this type of work enough to make it a career? +
License Requirements N/A
• Are certificates or licenses required?
• Can I qualify for them?
Outlook for the Job +
• What are my chances for finding work in this field in the future?
• Are there many job openings now? Where are they?
• Will I be competitive?
Physical Capability +
• Am I physically able to do this kind of work?
Skills +
• Do I possess the skills and abilities needed to enter the occupation?
Could I develop them? Would I enjoy using these skills?
Tasks Performed +
• What tasks are performed in the job?
• Would I be primarily working with people, information or things?
Is that what I want to do?
• Are these the kind of people I like to help, serve or be around?
Training and Education +
• Am I willing and able to get the training required?
• Do I have the time and money needed for training/education?
Values +
• Is this work compatible with my life priorities?
Interviewing for Employment
Results: Total the number of positive responses (+) for each offer under consideration.
Which offer is the best match for you? 10
icc.ucdavis.edu 45
WORK
in Las Vegas, Nevada
Clark County School District, the fifth largest school district in the nation, is currently accepting
applications for the following positions :
- School Nurses - Mathematics and Science Teachers, Grades 7-12*
- Occupational Therapists - Spanish Teachers, Grades 7-12
- Physical Therapists - Bilingual (Spanish) Teachers, Grades K-5
- School Psychologists - School Library Media Specialists, Grades K-12
- Speech-Language Pathologists - Special Education Teachers, Grades K-12
- Music Teachers, Grades K-5 - Teachers of the Deaf, Grades K-12
- Music Teachers, Grades 7-12 - Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Grades K-12
(Strings, Choir, Mariachi)
* Special Qualifications License (SQL)
Teaching opportunities available for individuals who meet requirements including:
- Bachelor’s Degree(s) in Mathematics, Science, or related fields
- Five years of successful employment history in Mathematics, Science , or related fields
Competitive Compensation Package
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent retirement benefits
Las Vegas: A Family Community
• New schools, award-winning parks, recreation and cultural activities
(golfing, hiking, skiing, boating, museums, art fairs, community theatre, and more)
• Proximity to major cities in the Southwest
We are a company of great minds doing extraordinary Apply online at www.bio-rad.com. Within the applica-
things. And we owe our success to great people. tion form, when prompted for source, please enter:
Open your mind to career opportunities in the fields of University of California Job & Internship Guide
sales, management, information systems, engineering,
manufacturing, marketing, QA/QC, R&D, product
EOE/AA Employer, M/F/D/V
management, and accounting/finance.
www.nursing.jhu.edu/excellence
STAY CONNECTED Educating Clinicians to Society for Over 40 Years
Begin using your connection to 200,000
UC Davis alumni by joining the Cal Aggie
Alumni Association.