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Your professional résumé should be more than a list of the jobs and activities you have done. Regardless of the head- ings 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 as- sist you. In addition, a thesaurus always comes in handy! In 3 each bullet point, focus on what you do (or did), not what the organization does. Developing As you define your experiences, consider how a particular skill would be transferable to another setting; don’t dismiss an experience as necessarily irrelevant. If you worked in a clothing store, defining your experience as “Ran cash regis- Your R ésumé ter” would not be an obvious usable or desirable skill outside of retail, but stating that you “Identified and served custom- ers’ needs” may demonstrate a transferable skill that could be desirable in a number of settings.

These definitions are particularly important if a résumé is scanned by an employer. Some companies request that all résumés be submitted electronically, or they scan printed ré- sumés so that they have an electronic version. If “scanning” the résumés, a computer does the first “reading.” If a résu- Your résumé is one of many tools to help you express your mé 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 résumé is to provide the computer approves forwarding the résumé to that par- a 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 ré- your résumé to see if it will scan well, or you may want to sumé 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 docu- ment so that you have the best tool at hand when you need A résumé should be structured in the way that best identi- it. Career counselors are available to critique your résumé, fies your skills and experiences in relation to the opportu- as are our peer advisors, during “open hours” or regular ap- nity you are pursuing. Many students create a chronological pointments. résumé (actually in reverse chronology) that features four primary sections: Education, Experience, Skills, and Activi- Review the accompanying guidelines and examples to as- ties. This is the most common résumé. A functional résumé sist you in developing your own résumé. 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 résumés are a hybrid of the content, of course, must be specific to you. The written pre- two. Most student résumés 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 résumé with an education section. Your Yale de- or even instead of one’s activities and non-academic experi- gree should be front and center! As a first- or second-year ences.) student, include your high-school education. Whether or 11 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters Articulate Your Skills and Accomplishments Using These Action Verbs

Accentuated Changed Drafted Instituted Publicized Accommodated Charted Drew Instructed Purchased Accompanied Checked Edited Insured Qualified Achieved Circumvented Educated Integrated Questioned Acquired Circulated Elected Interacted Raised Acted Cited Endorsed Interpreted Ranked Adapted Clarified Engineered Invented Rehabilitated Addressed Classified Envisioned Issued Remodeled Adjusted Closed Exchanged Launched Repaired Administered Commissioned Executed Linked Researched Admitted Confronted Exhibited Managed Resolved Adopted Conserved Expanded Manufactured Restituted Advanced Considered Expedited Mapped Responded Advertised Consolidated Experimented Marketed Restored Advised Constructed Explained Measured Retained Aided Consulted Explored Mediated Revamped Allotted Contacted Expressed Memorized Reviewed Altered Contracted Extinguished Mentored Revised Amended Contributed Fabricated Mobilized Revitalized Amplified Controlled Facilitated Modeled Revived Analyzed Converted Finalized Modified Revolutionized Anticipated Conveyed Finished Monitored Sampled Applied Convinced Focused Motivated Sanctioned Appointed Cooperated Forecasted Navigated Scheduled Appraised Coordinated Forged Negotiated Screened Approved Counseled Formulated Nominated Scrutinized Arbitrated Corresponded Fortified Observed Selected Arranged Created Fostered Offered Served Articulated Critiqued Found Operated Serviced Aspired Cultivated Founded Orchestrated Settled Assembled Debated Framed Organized Set Up Assessed Decided Furthered Originated Shaped Assigned Deducted Gathered Outlined Shared Assisted Defined Generated Overhauled Signaled Attended (to) Delegated Graded Participated Simulated Audited Delivered Guided Partnered Smoothed Authorized Demonstrated Handled Passed Sold Awarded Described Harmonized Perceived Solicited Balanced Designated Headed Performed Solved Bargained Designed Helped Persuaded Sought Became Detected Hired Perfected Specialized Blended Determined Hosted Photographed Specified Blocked Developed Identified Pioneered Spent Boosted Devised Ignited Planned Spoke Bought Devoted Illustrated Played Sponsored Bridged Diagnosed Implemented Plotted Stimulated Broadened Diagramed Improved Predicted Studied Budgeted Directed Incorporated Prepared Submitted Built Disclosed Increased Presented Suggested Calculated Discovered Influenced Processed Summarized Capitalized Discussed Informed Produced Supervised Catalogued Displayed Initiated Programmed Supplied Cautioned Dissected Innovated Promoted Supported Certified Distributed Inspected Proposed Surveyed Chaired Diverted Inspired Protected Taught Challenged Documented Installed Provided Targeted 12 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters

ETHAN YALE ______P.O. Box 232323, New Haven, CT 06520 [email protected] 565 South Main Street, Media, PA 19063 610-777-7777

EDUCATION Yale University, New Haven, CT Bachelor of Arts, projected major: Economics. Expected graduation: May 2009. This student effectively Penncrest High School, Media, PA fills his résumé with a di- Salutatorian, diploma 2005. SAT: 780 Math, 750 Verbal. verse, well-grouped range College Experience of activities. 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 Principalʼs 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 Print your résumé out Envirothon Team, Captain • Led daily practices, motivated team members, managed oral presentations for the largest - How does it look? Is academic science competition in the United States (tests include oral presentations) it easy to read and vi- • 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 sually appealing? Can Physics Olympics Team, Co-Captain • Led daily practices, motivated team members, managed schedule, coordinated logistics you quickly pick out • Award: Won first place in Physics Olympics competition to continue longest national record key information? 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

ACTIVITIES Philadelphia Inquirer • Wrote for newspaperʼs “Neighbors” section as a student contributor The Lionʼs Roar, Penncrest High School Newspaper • Wrote for quarterly publications as a staff writer Assistant Principal Office Aid • Worked in Assistant Principalʼs office during study halls

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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, [email protected]

Education Yale University, New Haven, CT Bachelor of Arts in English, graduation expected May 2007, GPA 3.74 Your YYale edu- Writing Concentration (selective English track with extra writing courses and final project) cation should Coursework includes “Literature of Fact” (journalism), “Non-Fiction Writing: Voice & Structure” (creative non-fiction reportage), and “Daily Themes” (daily creative assignment) be at theh top of Yale-in-London, London, UK (Summer 2005) your résumé.é • 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) Good examplex • 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, of how tto illus- planned special issues, appointed next editorial board. • Managing Editor (Sept.-Dec. 2005): monitored and advised section editors, managed cover stories, edited pages for trate ggrowth 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 and advance-d content, liaised with publisher and Yale administration. ment withw an • Section Editor (Sept.2004.-May. 2005): assigned, wrote, and edited articles, laid out section. • Copy Editor and Staff Writer (Sept. 2003-May. 2004): proofread, wrote various articles weekly. employerye or Yale Record magazine, Staff Writer, Yale University, New Haven, CT (2004-present) activity.. • Write 1-2 articles and contribute to group pieces monthly.

Reputations Corporation, Intern, Vancouver, BC (Summer 2004) • 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, Avoid using final reports, presentations, and business announcements.

personaln pro- Media Writing Week, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (Summer 2003) nouns in your • Learned tips on pitching and writing freelance humour, lifestyle, and travel articles. descriptions.p 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)

Skills Foreign languages: French, Spanish, some Hebrew Technology: PageMaker, some Photoshop, Microsoft Word, SMART Boards, Windows and Mac OS X

LanguageL and d computer skills kill are hihighly hl valued l d iin the workplace -- include them on your résumé!

14 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters Format variations, such as bold, italics, and capitalization, create visual appeal - use these tools butb don’t go overboard. P.O. BOX 200000, NEW HAVEN, CT 06520 PHONE (203) 203-2233
E-MAIL [email protected] ELY YALE EDUCATION Yale University, New Haven, CT B.A. in Political Science, expected May 2009 Coursework includes: Economics, English, Introduction to Ethics, Moral Foundation of Politics Font sizee for the body of youro résumé Ithaca High School, Ithaca, NY should bee between Diploma: 2005 10 and 122 pt. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE First Ithaca Christian Chinese Church, Youth Group President Fall 2000 to Spring 2005 Organized social activities, conference trips, winter and summer retreats. Prepared and taught Sunday School classes. Ely usese multi- ple categoriese to New York Boy’s 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. highlighth specific Performed the duties and the functions of the Chief Justice. skill areas.e 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 Insider’s Guide to Colleges, Writer Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 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 Fall 2003 and Spring 2004 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) Begin your statements with action verbs.verbs Verbs should be past tense if you are no longer at the position or participating in the activity.

15 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters P.O. Box 200000 Box P.O. 06250 CT Haven, New 576-2222 (203) Cell: email: [email protected] Edited poetry and short short and poetry Edited . Wrote a critical paper on research Kept accurate account of income and Organized general assembly and executive executive and assembly general Organized , Brentwood, NJ NJ , Brentwood, Designed and conducted independent study of natural natural of study independent conducted and Designed , New Haven, CT Worked under the direction of a Yale Child Study Center , NJ Brentwood, , New Haven, CT Provided information about Red Cross services. Handled questions questions Handled services. Cross Red about information Provided Mentored children of diverse cultures and backgrounds to promote to promote and backgrounds cultures diverse of children Mentored expenditures. Allocated funds to projects and activities within budgetary budgetary within activities and to projects funds Allocated expenditures. organization. the of structure improve to policies new Proposed constraints. (2000-2001) meeting. every upon reports financial Prepared Literary Magazine Editorial/Advertising Assistant: stories. Assisted with layout and design. Consolidated submissions and sorted the Publicized fundraisers. coffeehouse coordinate Helped category. by them (1999-2001) advertising. rigorous through magazine ESLTutor: board meetings. Supervised volunteers in the Adopt-a-Trail program. program. Adopt-a-Trail the in volunteers Supervised board meetings. Coordinated the Annual Environmental Conference. (2000-2001) National Honor Society Treasurer: (1999-2001) academic performance. their enhance and qualities leadership resource policy. Researched literature on the economic consequences of pollution, pollution, of consequences economic the on literature Researched policy. resource waste management, and energy planning (2000-2001) policies. different implementing of consequences microeconomic President: Club Environmental Yale University Yale 2005 May expected A., B. Major: Ethics, Politics, and Economics Coursework includes: microeconomics, macroeconomics, multi-variable calculus, philosophy political and algebra, linear School High Springs Willow Computer: WordPerfect, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint Language: Fluent Spanish and French Yale Child Study Center Independent Research: Diploma, May 2001 GPA 3.87 2001 GPA May Diploma, Survey Administrator: donors Greeted person. and in phone the over Red Cross the about concerns and assistedand clients with inquiries at the front desk. Performed word-processing, (1999-2000) needed. as filing/copying and data-entry, 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 2002) (Spring Coordinators. Cross Red American Receptionist: 121 Maple Ave. Ave. 121 Maple 31111 NJ Brentwood, (607) 532-4655 Elle E. Yale Elle E. Education Skills Experience Activities Place (July (July Place th September 2000 – Present Winters 2002-2004 Winters Summers 2000-2003 January 2002– Present November 2003-Present (New Haven, CT) CT) (New Haven, September 2003-May 2004 (Camden, NJ), Men’s Elite Pair, Gold Medalist (July 2003) (New Haven,CT) (Princeton, NJ) NJ) (Princeton, (Zagreb, Croatia), Men’s Coxed Four, Bronze Medalist (August 2000) (New Haven, CT) (New Haven, CT) (Bonao,Dominical Republic),Men’s Eight, GoldMedalist (August2003) (New Haven, CT) CT) (New Haven, [under-23 world championships] (Genoa, Italy), Men’s Pair, Bronze medalist , New Haven,CT [under-23world championships] (Ottensheim, Austria),Men’s Pair, 4 for the 2003-2004 season Assist professors in finding and retrieving materials from tasks the entire Yale administrative library system library Perform Assist Assist in the planning and execution of senior class events (parties, competitions, exhibitions, $135,000 of a budget using events) social other Day and Class sports in participation of value the discuss to Haven New around schools middle Visit 2001) Championships World Junior week a hours 25 over practicing (2001-2004), boat Varsity the of Member Recipient, George Pew Award, “given to the team member who distinguishes himself through work,hard dedication Crew.”and toloyalty Yale (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 freshmanexperience.” the 2001) (June from kids schools school-aged and middle to high rowing of fundamentals and basics Teach around New Haven B.A. Political Science, Expected Graduation May 2004 G.P.A. 3.4/4.0 World U23 Regatta (July 2002) Nation’s Cup Pan American Games US Rowing National Championships Research Assistant • • Senior Class Council Member-at-large • Program Outreach Yale • Excel Microsoft Pagemaker, Photoshop, Adobe programs); (music Peak Cubase, Reason, Computer: • Team Captain • • • • Community RowingProgram Yale University Heavyweight Crew Team Heavyweight Crew University Yale • LawYale School Library Yale University Yale • • United States National Team • • • • EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES EXTRACURRICULAR Language: Basic French Proficiency French Basic SKILLS Language: EXPERIENCE – Work Elton Yale EDUCATION Box PO 200000, New Haven,CT 06520 (203)203-2222 [email protected] EXPERIENCE – Rowing Highlights Represented the U.S. in national and international competition at the junior pre-elite and elite levels.

16 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters Education Related Courses Experience Graphic Design Intern, National Geographic Magazine,Traveler Washington, DC magazine and pages, magazine booklets, promotional Designed 2003) (Summer production. magazine about learning and observing while symbols and icons (June– Connecticut Haven, New Art, British for Center Yale Intern, Design Graphic of Designer Graphic the to Assistant 2003) 2003–May September 2002, December promotional advertising, catalogues, exhibition of production the in Center the the book for promotional 20-page a edited and Designed signs. gallery and materials, Department. Education Activities 2003) (Spring Italy Florence, Program, University Syracuse Abroad, Term Junior and photography, painting, studying while Italy, Florence, in semester a for Lived Spain. and Italy in traveling and Italian Connecticut Sorority, Phi National Beta Pi Advancement, Social of President Vice 2003; Fall (Vice President Connecticut Haven, New University, Yale Chapter, Beta members sorority new induct and educate, Organize, 2002–Present) Spring Member projects. academic and social, fund-raising, philanthropy, in active being while Chairperson of Branford College Seminar Selection Committee, University, Yale that committee faculty and student Chaired 2002) (Fall Connecticut Haven, New classes. to teach seminar sponsor will that College Branford the professors selects andSkills Interests Effects After and Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XPress, Quark Language Italian Photography Drawing, Painting, Emily Yale [email protected] GPA Current Address 200000 Box O. P. ______CT Haven, New Concentration 203.203.2222 3.86 203.333.1111 Connecticut Haven, New University, Yale College, Yale Address Permanent Design Graphic Major, Art May 2004. of Arts, Bachelor for Candidate Lane 410 Carriage 19999 DE Wilmington, 302.222.2222 Design Graphic Advanced II and I Design Graphic in Typography Design Graphic in Studies Visual Drawing Basic Color Photography Intermediate 444 Whitefish Drive Drive Whitefish 444 Jasper, Alberta 2C3 A1B Canada 203-1111 (203) , Philadelphia, PA (Summer 2002) (Summer PA , Philadelphia, s, a non-profit community outreach organization. community organization. s, a outreach non-profit ʼ d mmer program. Mentored and tutored underprivileged tutored underprivileged Mentored and program. mmer r Collaborated New Product the with Development Team to , (1997-1998) Canada Alberta, o f n a , New Haven, CT (2002) CT(2002) Haven, , New r B i l (2000-present) (2000-present) [email protected] [email protected] , Jasper, Alberta, Canada Canada Alberta, , Jasper, E , Saskatchewan, Canada (Summer 2001) (Summer Canada , Saskatchewan, , percussionist (2000-2002) (2000-2002) , percussionist , University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada Canada Ontario, Windsor, of , University Launched a small company and handled all financial transactions. Collaborated with first closed-end fund. Produced sales-force documents and aided in prospectus prospectus and aided in documents sales-force Produced fund. closed-end first ʼ Architecture, Economics, Calculus, French, Chinese Chinese French, Calculus, Economics, Architecture, Analyzed Canadian census data the Statistical Package Canadian using Analyzed Socialfor Sciences (SPSS). , New York, NY (Summer 2003) York, NY (Summer , New Volunteered Bridges atat Urban St. Gabriel , New Haven, CT Proficient Chinese, French Proficient Proficient Statistical Package for Social Sciences, BASIC, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint PowerPoint Excel, Word, Microsoft Photoshop, BASIC, Social Sciences, Statistical for Package Served food to disadvantaged adults in inner-city New Haven on a weekly basis. a Haven on weekly inner-city in New adults disadvantaged to food Served Yale Symphony Orchestra Racquetball doubles) (1999 mixed Champion Racquetball Junior World Conducted research on current Canadian immigration trends. Completed library research, literature review, and immigration review, onCanadian research, trends. Completed library literature research current Conducted reports. précis of preparation EntrepreneurshipJunior Achievement Program of Finance: Vice President and marketing. fabrication product in peers Volunteer: Research Assistant: drafting. Researched and recommended potential investment products. Performed a variety of comparative of a comparative variety Performed products. investment potential recommended and Researched drafting. analyses. Association of Yale Alumni Community Service Summer Fellowship Summer Fellow: Lehman Brothers Lehman Analyst: Summer Management and Asset Wealth Brothers Lehman launch Helped organize and run su and run the Vacation Ventures Helped organize children in inner-city Philadelphia. in inner-city children Yale University includes: Coursework SHAD Mountain Program 1999 Summer entrepreneurship, and technology, science, on focusing program intensive an Completed Computer: Language: Canadian National Junior Racquetball Champion (1998 doubles, 1999 singles, 2000 doubles) 2000 doubles) singles, 1999 doubles, (1998 Champion Racquetball Junior National Canadian 2000) (1999, Member Team Racquetball Junior National Canadian Music of Conservatory Royal (1999) Percussion and Piano in Honors High Attained

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Served on concert. anniversary for commissioned a piece for composer with work to committee German Elementary French, Fluent Russian, Proficient Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut Connecticut New Haven, University, Yale of Arts the Bachelor in Humanities, expected May 2004 Port Columbus High School, Columbus, Ohio 2000 with honors June Graduated Berkeley College. in Advisor a Freshman as students first-year counseled and Advised upcoming for plan Introduced Council. of Berkeley College President Vice Served as Services. Career Undergraduate with in collaboration panel alumni policies revise and review to selected members committee other with guidelines Created awards. academic regarding writers. and lecturers, performers, featuring festival international three-day Organized and Students Office International and of academic departments several with Collaborated Scholars. the under website campus-calendar for position) worker a student (in Editor Served as auspices of the Yale Compiled database of alumni of the International Students Organization by utilizing assistance seeking and newspapers, campus of archives reviewing records, organization’s from the Association of Yale Alumni. Reviewed unsolicited manuscripts, corresponded with authors, and obtained permissions as Summer Intern at Simon & Schuster book publishers. LANGUAGES LANGUAGES LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS SKILLS CREATIVE EDUCATION , 2000-present Québec, QC. Canada Québec, QC. H3J 2S2 (203) 203-1111 , New York, NY, Summer, New York, 2003 , Yale University, 2001-presentUniversity, , Yale 2001-2003 University departments and organizations University hought, Public Health, Journalism, Studies in Grand Studies in Grand Journalism, hought, Public Health, s Policy toward the Kurds Did It? – Or s Policy ngs in reputable medical and political journals journals and political medical ngs in reputable ʼ Absolut Vodka Account , Secretariat Member and Chairperson Secretariat Member , President and Co-Director Toronto, Canada, Summer 2002 Toronto, Canada, Summer , , President and Treasurer, [email protected] [email protected] 5555, rue Montréal Montréal rue 5555, , Paris, France , Paris, Account Intern Management , , New Haven, CT MS Word, FrontPage, Adobe PhotoShop and Lexis/Nexis PowerPoint, MS MS MS Excel, MS French (native fluency)French (native and Spanish (proficient) Human Resources Analyst, , Co-founded for society asorganization inactive replacement sessions, includingclasses,screenings, Frenchcooking wine tastingsocial movie events Planned cultural and seminars with French scholars and businessleaders strategyStrengthened recruitment and events with weekly sponsorship programs of Francophone on campus, of of 400 and establishment resulting over in membership permanent board Chaired Model United NationsChaired Model (MUN) conference flow committees, moderating and substance of debate; researched and wrote background papers topics on committee as Under SecretaryServed forGeneral Businessfor MUN 2000 Conference, and all logistical managing aspectsbudgetary of conference businesses to local ad space selling by and financed its printing Wrote handbook conference Lived in Canada (country of in Canada (country Lived birth), Saudi Arabia, and France and Asia in Europe, East, North America Traveled Middle automobile poetry, racing, fiction, traveling writing, science creative Athletics, Bilingual International Baccalaureate, 2000; Graduated second in class International Baccalaureate, 80 of Bilingual Awards French forand History; in English, National Honor Society Board Member Excellence CrossCaptain of and Track Country Varsity for & Field teams years two consecutive conferenceOrganized on “AIDS as a Threat to International 2002 held in November Security” research on topic of extensive completed panelists; experts in the field to be known internationally Recruited conferencein order to ensure attendance of speakers knowledgeable most space and program itineraries, reservation conference ofmaterials all logisticalincluding aspects Managed Yale soliciting by Raised $20,000 to fundconference conference proceedi on article Planning to publish Led intern team in conducting researchLed intern team market to develop a new product for Absolut ofCoordinated development a fully integrated advertisingfor campaign this product, print, television including components and interactive Senior idea to AbsolutPresented feedback Marketing campaign President favorable and received Vice Created new project status report to clearly outline the status ofprojects departments foragency ongoing all efforts and efficientagency working weekly on the Absolutin enhanced account; communication resulted meetings databasefirst to ensure HR policy consistentcentralized Built inquiries and accurate responses to employee staffConducted questionscommunication and examined to identify internal interviews about HR history that were unansweredpolicies or required significant and resources time to address; out independent carried to identified questions research on possiblesolutions sheet all questions and categorized Inputted acquired data into Excel Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, expected May 2004 May expected Science, Arts in Political Bachelor of 3.6 GPA: Cumulative Approaches to Legal T Coursework includes: Visual Applied MathematicsStrategy, and E-Commerce WarSenior Essay: How the Gulf Changed Turkey C C C Computer: Languages: C C C Faux Pas, French Society at Yale C C C C C C International Conflict Research Group C C C C C C C C C KPMG, LLC C C C Yale International Relations Association Yale University C C C C SchoolAmerican of Paris TBWA\Chiat\Day Skills Skills Activities Activities Travel Interests L. 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CTNew Haven, 06520 (203) 203-2222 Education Experience 18 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters Cell Phone: 203-203-2222 203-203-2222 Phone: Cell #8 Apartment Ave, Central 1111 11200 York, New Brooklyn, Email: [email protected] for excellence in writing, 2000 2000 in writing, excellence for , Dallas, TX, 1996-2000 TX, 1996-2000 , Dallas, Interviewed, researched, wrote, photographed, and photographed, wrote, researched, Interviewed, , Dallas, TX, 1996-2000 TX, 1996-2000 , Dallas, , 2000-present , 2000-present , New Haven, CT, Summer 2003 CT,, New Haven, Summer New Haven, CT, 2003 CT,New Haven, , Dallas, TX, Summer 2000 TX, Summer , Dallas, , First Place, 1999 Place, , First , Dallas, TX, Cum Laude, GPA 4.0 TX, Dallas, Cum , XPERIENCE (a clubhouse for the severely mentally ill), New Haven, CT, 2003-present 2003-present CT, Haven, ill), New mentally the severely for clubhouse (a a one- in participated circle, drumming led a a GED program, in Tutored E , New Haven, CT, New Haven, s Waterpolo Team s Waterpolo Developed negatives and prints, dark room maintenance, assisted in gallery gallery in assisted maintenance, room dark prints, and negatives Developed : developing, printing, and taking photographs ʼ : Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, SPSS, and Microsoft Office including Word, including Office Microsoft and SPSS, PageMaker, Photoshop, : Adobe : Spanish: speaking, reading, and writing and writing reading, speaking, : Spanish: : founded a society to improve student life at Yale through the joy of sculpture, of sculpture, joy the through Yale at life student to improve society a founded : s Center of Dallas s Center ʼ Selected, contributed, and edited pieces of literature and art, organized lay-out using using lay-out organized art, and literature of pieces and edited contributed, Selected, XPERIENCE Researched articles on psychological and physical health, organized training sessions sessions training organized health, and physical on psychological articles Researched researched disorder, conduct with children for interviews diagnostic Conducted E ALE

SYCHOLOGY SYCHOLOGY Y P EDIA EDIA Poetry Society of Texas Renaissance Woman Woman Magazine Renaissance Intern: sessions in modeling photographers assisted models, for professional Women Place Fellowship Activities Leader: community the into back ill the mentally reintegrate to designed Program Buddy on-one activities and cultural friendship through Yale Child Conduct Clinic, Intern: data and analyzed collated abuse, substance and disorder conduct of correlation Award English of of Teachers Council National Computer Excel, and PowerPoint Language Photography Art Night 2000-2003 and paint, dance, music, Women Yale Head Student Editor of the Moira Awards: Moira the of Editor Head Student Dallas to the significantly contributed who have women fifty honoring a project for edited Community and Art Literature of A Magazine Vibrato: Editor: videos promotional and advertisements created PageMaker, Jones Richard Lab of Photography Lab Assistant: Adobe Photoshop using photographs formatted exhibitions, Yale University Yale Major the in with Distinction in Psychology Arts of Bachelor GPA, 3.7 2004, May Graduation School The Willow /M LLIE E RTS WARDS CTIVITIES LINICAL DUCATION KILLS A E A A C S Fall 2003 to present Fall 2003 to present New York, NY York, New New York, NY New York, s Security Council Simulation High School Conference Conference School High Simulation Council s Security ʼ Bronx, NY Bronx, Yale University, New Haven, CT New Haven, University, Yale Articles (Sunday Issues), (Sunday Articles 2001-2003 2001-2003 New Haven, CT Empirical data analyses; quick, efficient, and innovative innovative and efficient, quick, data analyses; Empirical 2002 Yale University, New Haven, CT WordPerfect, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint and PowerPoint Word, Microsoft Excel, WordPerfect, French Proficient Yale University, New Haven, CT Fall 2003 to present present to 2003 Fall Conferences in Spring 2004 2004 Spring in Conferences • proposal PR winning for leader team as served and of Excellence Award Received • data collecting and campaigns, organizing calls, pitch phone in making Assisted • strategy relations public on workshops and lectures weekly Attended • ideas campaign new for meetings in brainstorming Participated New York Daily News Columnist, Byline • editorials medical three Coauthored • and specialists physicians prominent with interviews Conducted Computer: Language: Talents: Special Summer Intern, Member, • tournaments intercollegiate in to compete process in selective Chosen • awards speaking Won novice • tactics debate and rhetoric on lectures Attended • tournaments Yale debate judging and organizing in Assist Nations, United Model Representative, and Fundraising Alumni Coordinator • weekly students fourth-grade of class Instruct Interests Special • Travel International Dancing, Climbing, Mountain Backpacking, Hurdling, Tutoring, • Brazil) (in Nations United Model and International Harvard to attend process in selective Chosen • Conference of Pennsylvania at University award Won speaking • Yale and chaired Organized Diploma 2003 Diploma Tennis Captain Society; Merit Art; National and History, French, English, in Mathematics, Honors race on course study independent inter-school UN; Instituted Model Vice President Teams; Track and and education B.A., projected major: Ethics, Politics, and Economics, expected graduation in May 2007 May in graduation expected Economics, and Politics, Ethics, major: B.A., projected Mann Horace High School, ______SKILLS ACTIVITIES Debate Team, EXPERIENCE Relations, Public Worldwide Edelman P. O. Box 200000, New Haven, CT 06520 CT 06520 New Haven, P. O. Box 200000, New NY 10000 Avenue, York, 1660 Amsterdam EDUCATION Yale University, [email protected] 203-2222 (203) 203-2222 (212) Ellen Berkeley Ellen Berkeley 19 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters (203) 203-2222 203-2222 (203) Durham, NC NC Durham, [email protected] Ethics,Computer Programming, Multi-Variable Calculus, LinearAlgebra, New Haven, CT CT Haven, New Designed and deployed a new corporate website Assisted marketingin and technology development Shadowed executives at board meetings making strategic planning decisions Corresponded daily with faculty and staff to resolve email and network service issues Created interactive online help documentation to increase technical support efficiency 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 Coordinated the design and construction of a liquid-bipropellant rocket utilizing computer simulations and models 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 English Tutor, College Preparation Academy, Seoul, Korea (Summer 2003) 2003) (Summer Korea Seoul, Academy, Preparation College Tutor, English Retail Sales Associate, Gap Inc., Blowing Rock, NC (Summer 2002) 2001) (Summer NC Rock, Blowing Spas, Westglow Housekeeping, Cashier, Lowes Foods, Durham, NC (Summer 2000) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Diploma: 2002.GPA: 5.8 Ambassador, Varsity Cross Country Captain, Varsity Tennis Captain Information Technology Consulting and Marketing Extern (March 2003) BachelorArts,ofEthics, Politics & Economies, ExpectedGraduation, May 2006,GPA: 3.5 includes: Coursework Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory Mathematics, and Science of School Norwood Yale University, Information TechnologyServices, YaleUniversity, New Haven,CT ENS Webmail Team, Special Operations Group (Fall 2002-present) North Carolina Public Interest Research Group, Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Interest Research Group, Hill, Public North Carolina Media Relations and Core Canvasser (Summer 2002) Department of Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Senior Mentorship, Applied Energies Research Laboratory (August 2001 – May 2002) Earned $6,500 in various jobs to finance college education: Language:Proficient Korean, ProficientSpanish Boston Asian Students Intercollegiate Conference, Harvard University, Boston, MA in Americans Pacific Education, New Asian Columbia University, NY Higher York, Yale Sailing Team, Yale Corinthian Yacht Club, New Haven, CT 235 Morningstar Lane, Durham, NC 28000 (868) 203-2222 (868) 28000 NC Durham, Lane, Morningstar 235 EXPERIENCE Higher One Incorporated, New Haven, CT Awards/Honors: Interact Service Organization President and Founder, Martial Arts Club President, Carpe Diem Foundation Humanitarian Cum Laude, Department of Admissions Student ELI SILLIMAN CT 06520 Haven, New 200000, Box P.O. EDUCATION email: SKILLS ACTIVITIES Computer: Java, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word Korean American Students at Yale, Yale University, New Haven, CT 1775-Present), Espionage (Projected), World War II II War World (Projected), Espionage 1775-Present), worth of these events ʼ , Flushing, NY (Summer 2005 – Summer 2006) 2006) 2005 – Summer (Summer NY Flushing, , New York, NY New Haven, CT (Summer 2006) CT (Summer New Haven, New Haven, CT (Fall 2005 – Spring 2006) 2006) 2005 – Spring CT (Fall Haven, New New Haven, CT (Fall 2005 – present) 2005 – present) CT (Fall New Haven, , New Haven, CT (Fall 2005 – present) 2005 – present) (Fall CT New Haven, , New Haven, CT (Fall 2005 – present) 2005 – present) CT (Fall Haven, New New Haven, CT Involved in weekly Blueline Report news show, highlight story so far is interviewing Alex Trabeck Alex Trabeck interviewing is far so story highlight show, news Report Blueline weekly in Involved 2003 October Yale visited Jeopardy when Clue Crew Jeopardy and Member of the YPU as well as a member of the Yale Party of the Right Managed and supervised five other Housing Assistants Assistants Housing other five supervised and Managed tasks other any and they that see rooms, within problems reported any of manager Housing Notified that arose were immediately addressed of inspections daily by completing un-damaged up and kept were properties university Ensured commonly used areas in the college summer the during Yale occupied that programs various the for check-outs and check-ins Ran snacks late-night students serving week, a night one buttery college residential Run the students to emails the weekly through the buttery of awareness Create Receive several concurrent orders that require ability to multi-task Interact with customers to make their visit pleasant and encourage future business at events Cancer Breast Against Strides and making Days Daffodil the for of fundraising charge In School High Stuyvesant two years for total Raised$1400 WYBC Yale Radio, • Yale Tae Kwon Do Yale Political Union, • Yale University, 3.62 GPA: Cumulative 2009. May B.A. expected in History, Major Projected Includes: Coursework American Military ( History (audit), Evolution of International Relations, Revolutionary France 1789-1879, Fashion & Costume in in Costume & Fashion 1789-1879, France Revolutionary Relations, of International Evolution (audit), the Western World Stuyvesant School, High 95.46/100.00 GPA: 2005, Diploma: to Scholarship Magazine, to Counter-Clockwise Secretary Finalist, Merit National and Honors: Awards Bassoon studied of Music: School at Bloomingdale program MAP Yale Summer Housing, Assistant Services Guest • • • • Saybrook Squiche, Cook/Waiter Order Short • • • • American Cancer Society Coordinator Fundraising • • SKILLS: ACTIVITIES: Basic Chinese and Basic French Jonathan Edwards 06520 CT Haven, New 200000, Box P.O. 11355 NY Flushing Avenue, Cherry 136-27 Email: [email protected] 203-2222 (203) EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE:

20 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters (203) 333-2222 333-2222 (203) New Haven, CT New Haven, , New Haven, CT CT , New Haven, (Summer 2001) 2001) (Summer , Boulder, CO , Boulder, New Haven, CT New Haven, (2003) (2003) Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale, (Academic year of 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003) 2001, 2002, 2000, of year (Academic Financial Analysis: worked with CEO, CFO, and Director of Finance of Director with CEO, CFO, and worked Analysis: Financial for clients software Kontiki’s of the cost/benefits to evaluate tools research Created Researched financial records of prospective clients of prospective records financial Researched billing client and reports expense of accounting Managed solutions software for Kontiki’s websites HTML and created designed Marketing: Product systems operating bugs on our clients’ software and resolved tested Q&A Department: University at Stanford Conference AlwaysOn the from tapes video of encoding the Coordinated Acted as travel coordinator for Admission officers officers for Admission coordinator travel Acted as process admission the of as part students prospective Interviewed the campus around 30-80 tours of people group Coordinated meets track and gymnastics of varsity setup Coordinated games basketball varsity Women’s and Men’s Worked Meets for Crew Stake Boater ELIHU STILES ______STILES ELIHU P. 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Box 200000 New Haven, CT 06520 203-2222 (203) [email protected] EDUCATION University, Yale May 2004 expected and Economics, Engineering B.A. Mechanical 3.68 GPA: Cumulative Physics, Analysis, Data Theory, Game Calculus, Multivariable Analysis, Investment Finance, Includes: Coursework Studio Design Mechanical and Mechanics, Fluid Programming, Computer Science, Material the Year of Scholar-Athlete National the for Nominated High School Roosevelt 3.96 2000, GPA: June Honors, Highest with Graduated (captain) and Lacrosse (captain) Football Varsity Sports: (2000) Lacrosse All-American (2000), Football All-County (1998), Year the of Athlete School Awards: Roosevelt EXPERIENCE Inc., Kontiki, Summer Intern • • • CO 77777 Boulder, Avenue 483 Garcia • • • • Office Admission’s University Yale ACTIVITIES YALE UNIVERSITY 2003) 2001, 2002, (2000, starter year Four Football: Varsity 2002) (Spring students Youth underprivileged for Day Volunteer 2002, 2003) 2001, of year (Academic students prospective for Program Engineering 2001) (Fall Coordinator Activities College Residential SKILLS Dreamweaver Macromedia Mathematica; C++; Fortran; and PowerPoint; Word, Excel, Microsoft Computer: in Spanish Proficient Language: Dean of Admission’s Assistant Assistant Dean of Admission’s • • • Department, Athletic University Yale Coordinator • • • Using Hidden Hidden Using , Rye, NY (2000-2002) NY (2000-2002) , Rye, Booker T. Washington Tribune Washington T. Booker IBM TJ Watson Research Center IBM Research Watson TJ Northern Westchester Hospital Hospital Northern Westchester , Cavendish College E. Li Morse , WordPerfect, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver Dreamweaver Macromedia Photoshop, Adobe WordPerfect, , Family Health , Family Clinic, Attended workshops on graphic design, html coding, and internet safety safety internet and coding, html design, graphic on Attended workshops Inter the for site a to develop web students other six of a group with closely Worked 1998 program International Exchange Handled patient questions about appointments, payment, and references and references payment, appointments, about questions patient Handled patients incoming for charts preliminary and prepared files patient Organized to Spanish English from and documents forms hospital Translated Researched scientific journal findings concerning computer speech synthesis computer synthesis concerning speech journal scientific findings Researched project research titled, independent an conducted and Designed Dynamic Models to Predict Pitch in English and Mandarin English in Pitch Predict to Models Dynamic the speech of to 20 members findings and presented presentations interactive Created team recognition s Excellence in Computer Science Award (2002) (2002) Award Computer Science in Excellence s ʼ • • • • • • • • Web Designer Web Volunteer Pre-Professional Coop Engineer Coop Pre-Professional (2002) Semi-Finalist Westinghouse Siemens (2002-present) Council College Edwards Jonathan manager, Publicity Secretary, Webmaster, Editor and Executive Singapore Singapore Yale University, New Haven, CT Thailand, Malaysia, Kong, Japan, Hong China, Mexico, Spain, France, Kingdom, United 123, Excel, Lotus Page, Front Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Computer: London, England (Summer 1998) (Summer England London, 2002) Summer 1998 to (Summer York New Kisco, Mount 2002) Fall 2000 to York (Summer New Heights, Yorktown (1998-2002) School HuaXia Chinese President, Student Computer Language: HTML, Java, C++, SML C++, Java, HTML, Language: Computer Language: Fluent Chinese and Proficient Spanish P .O. Box 200000, New Haven CT 06520 CT 06520 Haven New 200000, Box P .O. NY 10500 Rye, Road, Ridge 12 Pine [email protected] email: EDUCATION 203-2222 (203) SKILLS EXPERIENCE 262-7777 (917) AWARDS ACTIVITIES TRAVEL Booker T. Washington High School, Rye, NY 2006 Rye, May School, 4.0 expected High GPA Literature, Washington 3.83 2002 Society B.A., T. GPA June Laude Booker Diploma, Cum AP Scholar with Honor (2001) (2002-present) (2001) Honor Omega Commended with Phi Merit Intel Scholar Alpha National AP of (2002) Talent Search Finalist York Science New Webmaster (2002) Engineering Medal for Bronze US Army (2001) Website Best – Second Award Journalism School High York New (2002-present) Technology, AIESEC Information VP of (2002-present) Yale Daily News Staff, 21 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters

22 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters your activities. Do not simply restate explanations pro- vided in your résumé, rather you want to elaborate on them, focusing on those that are most relevant. Weave your experiences and activities into a diverse represen- tation of your skills. Emphasize transferable skills, con- necting your past experiences with the opportunity you are seeking.

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 4 to personalize your letter for each opportunity or orga- nization. The closing of your letter should focus on the Cover Letters 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 appoint- ment with a career counselor.

Review the following examples to assist you in develop- Cover letters can serve many purposes. The most obvi- ing your own cover letters. There are examples of cover ous use is as a “cover” for your résumé when applying letters used to apply for internships, create internships, for an internship or job. As discussed in the “Getting apply for jobs, inquire about job opportunities and ask Started” section, a cover letter can also be used to in- for informational interviews. quire into the possibility of creating or identifying an unadvertised opportunity, for both jobs and intern- ships, and to request an informational interview.

Your cover letter provides the opportunity to highlight the skills and experiences that you want a potential em- ployer 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 résumé. 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 23 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters

Address your letter to a specific person. January 15, 20XX •Access the company website to try and find specific contacts.

Judith Wood •Check the Student Internship Evaluation Database for potential contacts.nt Sunday Times •Contact the organization to inquire to whom you should directt your 1 Pennington St. London E98 1XY letter or the name of the position supervisor/department head. United Kingdom

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 Use the bodyo of 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 your cover letter to exposed myself to a variety of responsibilities and challenges. I understand the pressures elaborate on specific 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 experiences oro skills know how to limit myself, such as when to stop working on an article or when not to that relate to and 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, qualify you for the since I enjoy and practice both, I feel in a capable position to pursue them equally. position. 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 résumé for your review. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

E. Lynn Yale PO Box 210210 Don’t forget to include New Haven, CT 06520 United States your contact informa- (203) 210-2100 tion on your cover let- [email protected] ter in case your cover letter gets separated from your résumé.

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Eli’s first paragraphr

February 8, 20XX clearly states whoh he is, why he is writingi and E. Stiles, Managing Attorney E. Stiles & Associates, PC makes a connectionc to 2000 Woodbridge Avenue, the position hee is ap- Edison, NJ 08817 plying for. Dear Mr. Stiles, If you arer unsure of the contactt person’s 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 Yaleʼs gender, don’td guess! Undergraduate Career Services internship search engine. I am strongly interested in pursuing a Contactt the organi- 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 zation aand inquire and leadership skills along with a lifelong interest in legal affairs will help me contribute greatly as to theh appropri- to your office this summer. ate salutation,u or, I have developed and honed strong interpersonal and managing skills throughout my time at Yale. if unablel to obtain 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 that information,n musicians and people. Furthermore, I served on the Secretariat for the 2006 Yale Model United use his/heri full 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 name inn the saluta- experience with the Model UN conference involved responding to a myriad of concerns and tion. 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, Use the concludingg para- Eli Calhoun graph to reiterate youru inter- PO Box 200000 New Haven, CT 06520 est in the position andn focus (203) 333-4444 on the next steps (interview,t [email protected] follow-up conversation).o

Eli does an excellent job of providing quantifiable examples of how he has developed skills applicable to the po- po sition he is seeking.

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Make the connection. Whyhy are you interested in that organization, company,m or position? ELIAS BERKELEY PO Box 205454 New Haven, CT 06520-5454 cell: (203) 999-9999 [email protected]

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 department’s 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 company’s 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 Theatre’s databases, Weave youru aca- coordinating fundraising efforts, and researching grants opportunities. demics, activities,a During my term as Education Vice-President of the Yale Hillel, I worked with the Hillel staff to design, and employmentm to- coordinate and publicize classes for the Yale community in a variety of subjects, from text study to holiday gether to providep a 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 complete picturei of insider’s perspective on the administration of a cultural center. what you cana bring I also have the oral and written communication skills necessary to succeed at the New Repertory Theatre’s to the company/p development department. As a tour manager for a student-run a cappella group, I promoted Magevet’s concerts in various performance locations by sending publicity packets with personalized letters, and organization.n 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 résumé 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

Your cover letter should be only one page. Font should match your résumé and should be sized withint oone e popoint. t. Keep eep youyour margins a g s no o less ess tthan a .5 inches. If your cover letter is too long or too dense you run the risk of it not being read.

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This is a strong example of a letter of inqui- February 1, 20XX ry. Elizabeth makes clear her interest in the Ms. Jane Doe organization, motivations for pursuing an Executive Director Old South Meeting House opportunity, and the skills she has to offer. 310 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108

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 museumʼs 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 Deanʼs 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 Elizabeth does an excellent job of presenting fol- Yale Station New Haven, CT 06520 low-up options and setting the stage for a future (203) 555-2030 conversation. [email protected]

27 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters The corresponding résumé and cover let- ter provided here illustrate how you can use your cover letter to highlight and expand upon specific experiences, relating them to the opportunitypp y you y are seeking, g without simplyy restating the information provided in yourr résumé. E LLY Y ALE

P. O. Box 222 P. O. Box 200000 York, PA 17500 New Haven, CT 06520 (717) 777-7777 [email protected] (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 GOVERNORʼS 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 • LANGUAGE: Fluent French and Basic Korean • COMPUTER: Windows 95/98 & XP, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, MS Word, MS Excel, Lotus 123 • EMT-Basic training

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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 Brysonʼs 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 [email protected]

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Garcia the Community for Art 111 Suite Avenue, 1515 Eighth New York, NY 10000 Dear Sir or Madam: 2004 in May University Yale from graduated I Assistant. Program of the position for am applying I within a Art B.A. History. At Yale was fortunate I to have worked at the Yale Art where Gallery, I setting. and educational art in an Haven New from adults and children with to interact able was program University-sponsored the Yale for As a facilitator Zoetrope: author Cathryn Jones. Through various editorial positions I have positions various editorial Through Jones. Cathryn author Francis Ford Coppola’s short-story magazine, I sifted through endless submissions, submissions, through endless I sifted magazine, short-story Ford Coppola’s Francis February 26, 2004 Johnson Marilyn Company That Film Street 345 Houston New York, NY 10000 Dear Ms. Johnson: for an considered like to be I would Yale undergraduate, creative and motivated highly As a Francis summer with last internship After summer. Company this my Film That with internship a career path. as eager to explore film Zoetrope, I am especially Ford Coppola’s American outside and inside both in communications solid experience gained have years I six last In the In my angles. from multiple field the understand come to have and environment the academic variety of English wide a in writing my expository on worked extensively I have time at Yale, the under program intense an in writing my creative sharpened I classes. humanities and published guidance of as a reader at summer, true team spirit. Last a and skills my leadership developed both All-Story, of these on most decision final The potential. merit and publication for literary each evaluating the felt I truly letters, rejection write many had to I and, although hands, my stories rested in Zoetrope, I American with intern as an editor. Meanwhile, writer and better process made me a led to was definitely writers. I and amateur agented from both covered numerous screenplays, others while fail films certain why and narrative a good good film and a makes what reevaluate flourish. of your internship evaluation an excellent I read department, Through career-services Yale’s the to hear abou opportunity a real offering great, workshops sound program. Your biweekly work independent more film, in deep interest had a always I have from insiders. industry film with an internship that experience learning diverse excited by the I am very and in particular, has done Film Company That work that truly respect the offer. I would Company That Film to the production contribute your staff and with work closely to chance enjoy the and would process. to That Film initiative and energy my creative to offer opportunity the I would welcome an me to schedule contact like to would you If challenge. for the am up I Company. I know for your you Thank below. address listed or the 203-2222 at (203) be reached can I interview, from you. to hearing look forward I and attention, Sincerely, Eli Yale P. O. Box 200000 06520 Connecticut New Haven,

30 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters tting. I developedto tting. ability I my ing in research labs and with children will s Hospital of Philadelphia. I am a psychology am a psychology s Hospital of Philadelphia. I ʼ with children in a research se s Health, hasEmotion, and Behavior enhancedLab at Yale knowledgemy ʼ s Hospital of Philadelphia ʼ of research protocols and for specific considerations persuasive health messages. would I value the chance to work diabetes with the population of with type II youth to monitor their progress toward a healthy developing lifestyle and further explore the connection between psychological factors and physical health. am excitedI Please let me provide about this opportunity. can additionalknow if I look forward soon,information. to hearing from and thank for I you you your consideration. Sincerely, Ellen Yale P. O. Box 200000 New Haven, CT 06520 (203) 203-2222 [email protected] not only help children learnnot only but also improve their self-confidence through work my as a math tutor for sixth-grade students and through composing instructional English- materialslanguage for Taiwanese students. My recent work as a research assistant for Dr. Paul Davidson March 4, 2004 Jason Sontag Children 3535 Market Street, 9th floor Philadelphia, PA 19000 Dear Mr. Sontag: am interested in the ProtocolI position in the Behavioral Interventionist (PAL) endocrinology division at the Children major at Yale University through theand learnedthis opportunity career-services of office believeat Yale. I experiencesmy work help me perform well as a PAL. have refined myI analytical, communication, and various activities people skills through college, and as can psychology throughout a PAL combine these abilities with my I interests and desire to work s tastes and responses via my work work my via responses and s tastes ʼ s vision of streamlining corporations corporations streamlining of s vision ʼ provided me with strong writing skills. I I skills. writing strong with me provided New York Daily News with Ellsworth International Public Relations. My internship there involved researching consumer consumer researching involved there internship My Relations. Public International Ellsworth with and coordinating releases, press drafting calls, pitch phone making techniques, new marketing to reaction a in interns led six also I meetings. brainstorming in participating and events, at promotional working share its increase might client large a in which ways developed where we campaign public-relations mock presentation. how an me taught to useand appealing PowerPoint create This presentation in market. the out and help company the of sectors many in assist to able was I at Ellsworth weeks several After work. of an overflow was there wherever the for articles writing experience My My information. to condense how discovered and public the to appealing were details which learned abilities. these furthered have science, and political as English such classes, writing-intensive of the work the challenging to experience and skills my applying of prospect the at delighted am I with interview to opportunity to the forward and look resume enclose my I group. MacGregor Abernathy consideration. for your you Thank future. near in the you Sincerely, Yale Ali P. O. Box 200000 CTNew Haven, 06520 203-2222 (203) [email protected] pulls together many aspects of the commercial arena that are of interest to me. Having grown up in New grown Having to me. interest of are that arena commercial of the aspects many together pulls a as year this taken have I that Classes world. business in the been immersed always have I York, of market understanding a better me given have and macroeconomics, micro as such at Yale, freshman internet the on behavior economic tracking at adept become have I preferences. and consumer mechanics professional on a done is this how learn to eager am I activity. market on anticipating working and am level. debate of the member As a on communications. focused been have at Yale activities extracurricular My way through my talking strategically and topics various how people view learning constantly am I team organizing for been responsible have I teams Nations United Model the and debate the For both conflicts. Through skills. and efficiency communication extensive required has which conferences, and tournaments have I Nations, United Model for representative fundraising and coordinator alumni as position my skills. interpersonal strong developed the public of sense a and gained arena executive the to was exposed I February 11, 2004 February Jill Austin Group MacGregor Abernathy The Avenue, 501 Madison 10000 New York New York, Austin: Ms. Dear Group. I MacGregor Abernathy with the program internship summer your in to participate would like I company Your office. New York your in working in interested am

31 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters November 3, 20XX Karyn Johnston 2 Canal Park MA 02111 Cambridge, Dear Ms. Johnston: Monitor The Group. Monitor the at consultant undergraduate of position the for apply to write I Group’s global leadership in corporate strategy consulting owes in part to its expertise in customer their to circuitry neural management. I am a senior College,in Yale their pursuing degree a in psychology. My academic from program people, of study the in foundation strong a me given has motivations and beliefs, which informs my perspective on consumer behavior. I can bring to the Monitor Group’s team a breadth of intellectual success, a record of teamwork and leadership, and a richanalytical background, all of which willenable me to evaluatecritically the strategic considerations facing clients. and philosophy esoteric to chemistry organic from ranging fields in myself challenged have I Yale, At have achieved a 3.95 grade point average while maintaining heavy extracurricular commitments. However, a great Alzheimer’s to deal of my growth relating has come from research research on I have pursued faculty outside the classroom. Medicine I of School Yale with closely worked have Disease, ever mysince freshman year. I have been entrusted with a great deal of responsibility, from helping refine our statistical techniques to presently preparing manuscripts for publication – includingonefirstauthor. as consultant As a fortheMonitor Group, I would leverage my attention detailto and my experience in collaborating with professional researchers to add value to case team recommendationscorporate aboutclarity the strategy.Since business useful with idea a as onlyis as which it is explained, my skills in public speaking, for which I have won awards in undergraduate competitions, will enable me to be effectivean communicator for the firm. The Monitor Group’s handle ability to to produce skills valuable the recommendations me given has for its clients depends experience on the leadership My consultants. its of teamwork and talent unfamiliar situations and work with others to solve problems. From planning events as president of Davenport College Council fundsto raising for communitya 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 leadera in diverse enablewill field me to effectively and prudently tackle any research assignment I may encounter at the firm. I am excited to bring to and the Monitor teamwork my Group and a strong foundation research, for for ethic success in strategy conscientious my consulting: background, academic broad my leadership experience. I look forward to speaking with you about my qualifications. consideration. your for you Thank Sincerely, Yale Ellis (203) 203 2222 [email protected] L. E. Yale (203) 203-2222 (203) P.O. Box 200000 [email protected] New Haven, 06520New Connecticut November 13, 2004 November Susan Santiago Director Resources of Human 58 East 68th Street New York, NY 10000 Dear Ms. Santiago: in the a career in pursuing and am interested in May graduating I am a senior international and policy foreign US of field the in specifically relations, foreign at the openings any anticipate you in case resume my you I sending am affairs. June. in Relations Foreign on Council my double of historyWith career majors my academic and international studies, to and issues international capacity to understand has given me a great in especially affairs, international for passion A subject. this on reports produce South Africa, has prompted me to spend time in the province of KwaZulu-Natal culture, politics, of Southern Africa’s understanding and to establish a thorough international made I have Africa, South from Aside (Zulu). and language security, I where the rest of world including the Netherlands, throughout connections I lived where Republic, the Dominican and and Argentina for a semester, studied and presentations guest lectures attend I consistently summers. different for two Dilemma Mbeki the on speeches recent two (including issues international on my to spread and have attempted 9/11) After and and US Security AIDS, volunteering by students middle-school with issues international for enthusiasm international The Negotiations. International in Project Connecticut the with an makes your organization Relations of the Council on Foreign component goals. career and my background my with fit ideal If you would like to know more about my credentials, please contact meI and will provide you with any necessary information. Also, I am available at any time City. York in New an interview for Sincerely, Yale E. L.

32 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters s ʼ s ʼ Elliott Yale Yale Elliott P. O. Box 200000 CTNew Haven, 06520 203-2222 (203) [email protected] s work in the greater China region, in particular, in particular, region, China greater in the work s ʼ s Asian American Studies Speaker Series and Ethnic Studies Studies and Ethnic Series Speaker Studies American s Asian ʼ s commitment to excellence and its “learning culture.” Like Yale, Yale, Like culture.” “learning its and to excellence s commitment ʼ s work and atmosphere excite me, and I believe I can adapt quickly, contribute, and succeed at at succeed and contribute, quickly, can adapt I believe and I me, excite atmosphere and s work ʼ September 25, 2003 25, September Sarah Jacobs Inc. Company, & McKinsey 52nd Street 55 East 10000 New York New York, Jacobs: Ms. Dear extremely am I Studies. Asian in East degree with a Yale University from plan to graduate 2004 I May In company because of your Company & McKinsey with in consulting career my beginning in interested McKinsey to excellence. and commitment reputation impressed me. I have studied business in post-WTO China and Taiwan extensively, and McKinsey extensively, Taiwan and China post-WTO in business studied have I me. impressed its by demonstrated as market, Chinese deregulating the of navigation adept and of knowledge depth is electrifying. utility, a world-class into enterprises state-owned of conversion successful in coursework My McKinsey. at to excel necessary of experiences range the wide can bring feel I I to consulting. is vital that analysis the for foundation a solid me gives calculus multivariate and economics Ethnic the of chair the As leader. and as a team of a as part effectively to work how also understand I and administrators, professors, skills to organize teamwork strong employed I Committee, Studies of Dean Associate the with closely worked I helped create. I that agenda demanding a toward students Studies. in Ethnic offerings course its increase to Yale to encourage strategies to construct College Yale and I team my After key. were and determination enthusiasm, communication, this, accomplish To the and coordinating contacting for was responsible I project, series speaker for our candidates selected strong my Without to Yale. universities Ivy two other from scholars renowned these of visits Yale and drive, empathy skills, interpersonal Teach-In would not have been successful. I believe I can readily apply all these skills to management to management skills these all apply can readily I believe I been successful. would not have Teach-In consulting. McKinsey with familiar am I in a dynamic potential their to reach pushed and challenged routinely are consultants McKinsey expectations. and exceed learn to myself like drive with those for place ideal an is This environment. McKinsey the opportunity. given McKinsey you. from hearing to forward look and I consideration for your you Thank Sincerely, Yale Elliott February 12, 2004 Mr. Jonathan Hastings Vice President of Recruiting LLC Lazard Freres & Company 30 Rockefeller Center New York, NY 10000 Dear Mr. Hastings: an investment about I am writing to inquire major at Yale University, As a sophomore economics I was informed about for the upcoming summer. LLC Freres & Company Lazard banking internship at in pursuing am interested Career Services. I at Yale Undergraduate a counselor your internship through background in sector, in the finance my experience and believe that a career investment banking as at Lazard. position candidate for the excellent skills make me an analytical economics, and strong LLC in Boston. This at Jones Murphy Smith mutual funds department in the Last summer I interned I became accustomed and of the finance industry, pace to the frenetic me exposure experience afforded a me to quickly become help experience would Such working under pressure. to producing results while will enable me to my background in economics Lazard Freres. In addition, for productive contributor helpful in analyzing be situations. This will studied at Yale to real-world I have apply the theories that to me. I can also assigned well as other projects as individual companies or growth trends of markets of both the reports I wrote market summary Inc., Working at FSR skills. offer Lazard my analytical business plan. company’s implemented into the were industries, which storage semiconductor and data of Microsoft knowledge including a strong experience with computers Furthermore, I have extensive Excel and JAVA. Such an experience of the company appealing. size me because I find the Interning for Lazard interests be an opportune would investment banking and about opportunity to learn would give me a hands-on I gained last summer. way to build on the experience Freres & Company Lazard and tenacity to my diligence I will bring experience In addition to my work to setting up a detail. I look forward in greater outlines my credentials LLC. The attached resume you for giving me Thank for the internship. application time to discuss my meeting mutually convenient the opportunity to apply. Sincerely, E. Lai Yale P. O. Box 200000 New Haven, CT 06520 (203) 203-2222 [email protected] enclosure

33 Excerpt from UCS Career Guide - Resumes & Cover Letters for for t help but ʼ New York Times s apartment one afternoon, I couldn one afternoon, I apartment s ʼ re in town I would be most appreciative if you would be willing to sit to sit willing would be if you appreciative be most I would town re in ʼ m not sure how often you make it back to the New York office, but if you have a you but if York office, the New back to make it often you how sure m not ʼ [email protected] Yale 06520 200000 CT Box Haven, Elias 203-2222 P.O. New (203) [email protected] Aaron Albaugh New York Times China 100-B33 Box China Beijing, Dear Mr. Albaugh: in pursue a career hoping to Yale University major at Studies East Asian senior I am a in the your byline have been following I graduation. after journalism moment while you a as about pursuing a career questions of some answer my coffeedown for and on the telephone. we could speak inconvenient, perhaps that is If correspondent in China. in northeast year on unemployment last wrote article you drawn to an especially I was you described tension Technology, the Institute of Harbin at student a summer China. As teacher my palpable. to was On a bus several years now. I imagine after your extensive experience reporting in China, you in China, reporting experience extensive your imagine after now. years several I in Asia. field, particularly into the break hoping to student a advice for might have some I and knees hands on their round-about a of the asphalt notice three men scrubbing The yearly projects). construction by government-funded (surrounded, course, of something was of Harbin and the government citizens the ofdesperation many of in the the economic crisis your story on summer. last Reading before unfathomable to me inspiring. was from the summer experiences my own write INortheast struggled as to to forward look I interview. an informational for request my forThank considering you the to explore two weeks contact you in will I might offer. receiving any advice you meeting. a of arranging possibility Sincerely, Yale Elias ough my work as a a as work ough my novels, in order to learn words and words learn to order in novels, ility of working in a variety of exciting and demanding Street s focus on improving client profitability while maintaining integrity and personal values, as well as the s many offices around the globe open the possib the open globe the around offices s many nd ʼ ʼ s many non-profit clients, leads me to believe that I would enjoy a position with the company. Also, Also, company. the with position a enjoy I would that believe to me leads clients, non-profit s many ʼ environments worldwide. Though my first preference would be to work in New York, I am also intrigued by the by the intrigued also am I New York, in work to would be preference first my Though worldwide. environments or Tokyo. Dublin, London, in working of possibility summer two separate of course the over research analytical in involved been have I coursework to my addition In human the examine to computers using involved at UCLA, Institute Brain Research the with first, The internships. the to related sites genetic unknown looking for of data amounts vast scrutinized My research genome. proof statistical provided I end, the In acid. amino butyric gamma studied, lab my that protein neurotransmitter could lab the that and discovered been had of protein this or production processing the to related sites all that puzzle. of the piece a of missing fear without research its in ahead move therefore Professor and Laboratory Linguistics Computational the Yale through conducted was project research second My the during had written I that program a improving weeks, of ten period a over independently I worked Li. Samual academic year. 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Sincerely, Yale Elihu Box 200000 P.O. 06520 CT Haven, New 203-2222 (203) [email protected] firm McKinsey September 30, 20XX 20XX 30, September Janeen Smith Company & McKinsey 52 55 East New York, NY 10000 NY York, New Smith:Dear Ms. a currently I am Services. Career Undergraduate Yale with posted position Analyst business the for applying am I senior at Yale, where plan I to receive my Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics this May. The Business is As interaction. client and solving on problem emphasis of its because me to interest great of is position Analyst challenging out sought have and types of all solving problem in interest great have I transcript, from my apparent 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 thr counselor, tutor, and martial arts instructor over the past three years, and through my long tenure with the Boy the with tenure long my through and years, three past the over instructor arts and martial tutor, counselor, day. this to continues which Scouts, McKinsey

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