Sophomore Wins Competition with Her Proposal for a Cashless Donation System

Check out the Virtual Career Guide aily rojan S1-S4 DMonday, April 19, 2021 | STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THET UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SINCE 1912 | VOL. 202, NO. 23 Sophomore wins competition with her proposal for a cashless donation system

Neha Halebleed was one of the Halebleed said. Halebleed proposed two stag- two USC students who won After talking with her father, es in her paper. Stage one involves JP Halebleed, when she first had asking smaller businesses to place the Reimagine Challenge 2020. the idea of creating a cashless do- QR codes around their area for in- nation system, he told her to look dividuals to donate through the By SYDNEY FIORENTINO into companies already doing this. Giving Streets app to a partner Staff Writer This led her to find Giving Streets. organization helping those expe- Giving Streets is an app riencing homelessness. Stage two Growing up in Atlanta, Ga., launched in Greece that allows involves implementing QR codes Neha Halebleed remembers seeing users to scan a QR code to do- associated with specific people people experiencing homelessness nate directly to an organiza- experiencing homelessness to re- and wanting to find a way to tion. Halebleed said she found ceive the money directly. help out, despite never carrying the app as a solution to donate to While Halebleed has reached cash on her. As a rising college the houseless population in the out to multiple partnering organi- freshman, Halebleed developed a United States, in hopes to encour- zations that have expressed inter- proposal for a cashless donation age donations as the world moves est in the first stage of her project, system, which she later submitted into a cashless society. She mes- the Weingartz Center, an organi- to the Reimagine Challenge 2020 saged the founders of the app zation that builds and provides last fall. Out of 838 submissions, through LinkedIn two days af- services for people experiencing Halebleed was one of the 20 ter finding the company, and ex- homelessness in the Los Angeles winners. plained her idea to bring the app area, is her biggest partner so far. While Halebleed — now a into U.S. app stores. When reaching out to partner- sophomore majoring in communi- Halebleed’s father said he is ing organizations, Halebleed said cation and specializing in applied proud of his daughter’s accom- she set up calls to discuss her pro- analytics and innovation — has plishment and what she has done posal and received feedback from long wanted to help those expe- so far with Giving Streets. JP said potential partners about imple- riencing homelessness, she said that when his daughter developed menting stage two. the pandemic made her idea for this project just before her fresh- “I want to hear input [about a cashless donation system even man year at USC, he was there stage two and donating directly more necessary. to ask her questions and get her to a person] — even if it’s nega- As the coronavirus made peo- thinking. tive input — because I obviously ple nervous to touch surfaces, “I [was] more of a sounding don’t want to put something into Halebleed wanted to develop a board, I would say. I would [ask] existence that’s going to harm the touch-free solution similar to questions a lot … There are orga- people I’m trying to help or the Venmo that could directly trans- nizations that already [exist] ... people that we’re trying to help,” fer money between people. She Photo courtesy of Neha Halebleed you don’t want to create anoth- Halebleed said. “I think the QR later realized not everyone had ac- Neha Halebleed’s er organization to do the same code solution directly to people is proposal involves the app Giving Streets, which cess to a mobile device to receive thing,” JP said. very tricky, but also really reliant allows users to scan a QR code to make direct donations to organizations. funds, so she thought of imple- In September, Halebleed said on where the people are located.” menting QR codes. out to her through email in of this project,’” Pearl said. “‘Let’s she initially decided to enter the For the second stage of her “It’s good to know that people October. Halebleed asked for help actually talk about what this proj- Reimagine Challenge — a chal- proposal, Halebleed also received think that the idea is important as with the legality of marketplaces ect is doing in relation to the un- lenge where university students help from USC professors, such as we transition to a cashless society, for social enterprises and wanted housed community in ways that submit solutions to movements Tom Sloper, professor of informa- which has its challenges, especial- referrals to professionals in might potentially be harmful, or problems — after receiving an tion technology, who helped out- ly as it marginalizes certain com- the mobile payment or legal even though it’s intended to be the email about it from USC. After lined her plan for this project, and munities — not just people expe- industries. opposite.’” submitting a four-page short pro- Ali Rachel Pearl, who helped her riencing homlessness, but also “I stepped in and said, ‘I think After Halebleed presented her posal, she was invited back to a think about the project’s ethical undocumented [people] and also before you go to that level, we project to Pearl, the two talked second round in which she wrote implications. people who rely on cash to pay less should take a step back and think about design justice principles, a 12-page proposal outlining her Pearl was Halebleed’s professor taxes, such as small businesses,” about the ethical considerations | see , page | idea. last spring, and Halebleed reached REIMAGINE 2

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With the recent rise in hate ing to administration and trying the Daily Trojan. “I hope she con- crimes against Asians and Asian to do collaborative work.” tinues to be curious about the Americans, Yi-Ann Li found that One way the ICAC has worked most ethical ways to address the now, more than ever, is an im- to achieve their goal is by releas- needs of a community she is not portant time to advocate for the ing a statement of specified de- Asian community. So when Li, a mands directed towards univer- part of.” freshman majoring in psychology, sities to fight against Asian hate. Timothy Li, a part-time lec- heard about a new opportunity for Kesavan Srivilliputhu, a sopho- turer of information technology, advocacy with the Intercollegiate more at Princeton University ma- is another one of Halebleed’s pro- joring in chemistry who co-led APIDA Coalition, she knew she fessors who provided guidance on wanted to get involved. the writing of the statement, said The ICAC consists of col- that there was tension during the her proposal. He said he believes lege Asian Pacific Islander Desi process of writing, as a range of Halebleed’s project deserves the American student groups across progressive political views were attention of a wider audience and the country aiming to fight represented and many organiza- that Halebleed will lead the way tions weren’t allowed to endorse against anti-Asian racism and the in delivering resources to those rise in violence directed at Asian anything partisan. communities. As USC’s represen- “We focused our demands on in need. tative to the coalition, Li brings universities because that also While Halebleed is glad she her perspective on what USC helped us keep away from more can help generate resources for could do to better support the national politics and partisan- individuals experiencing home- Asian community and compares ship,” Srivilliputhu said. lessness, she recognizes the is- this to actions taken at other uni- Demands include calling for versities. The coalition’s discus- universities to release a statement sue itself stems from overarch- sions ultimately contribute to condemning the violence and rac- ing problems such as systemic the “overarching perspective” on ism against Asians and Asian racism that require policy chang- Photo courtesy of Yi-Ann Li what universities can do to bet- Americans, offer Asian American es beyond the scope of the app. ter support their Asian and Asian studies courses and ethnic stud- The coalition, which includes students across the country, Halebleed said she hopes to have American students, Li said. ies programs, disaggregate data formed in early March in response to the rise in anti-Asian racism. “I felt like joining this coalition of the Asian student population the Giving Streets App launched was a really good way to spread by ethnicity and hire culturally the mid-March racially motivated of Dear Asian Youth, a nonprof- in the United States by the end of the word and educate people … on competent mental health profes- shootings in Atlanta. Jiang said it organization dedicated to em- this year, starting with L.A. and sionals. she saw all the work being done by powering the narratives of the the importance of advocating for later, Atlanta. the Asian community, on the im- Currently, the ICAC is holding AAJC sub-chapters, both inside Asian youth, and an intern for the portance of learning about what’s a fundraiser for Asian Americans and outside of Atlanta, to support Asian Pacific American Student “[My] long-term goal is for this happening and learning about Advancing Justice (AAJC), an the community. Assembly, her involvement with business to not exist because that how this spike in Asian hate is not agency with the mission to ad- While the ICAC formed in re- the ICAC and working alongside would mean that people aren’t ex- sponse to negative events, it a new thing that started just last vance civil and human rights for other students was “very hum- periencing homelessness and that Asian Americans. So far, the fun- also showed how well the Asian bling.” year,” Li said. we’ve gotten to a point where ev- The coalition formed in early draiser has raised almost $4,000 American community could come “I personally have met a lot of March after Kobi Khong, a fresh- towards its goal of $20,000. together, said Srivilliputhu. burdens and obstacles with try- eryone has a house,” Halebleed man at Johns Hopkins University, “[We picked AAJC] because “I would have never met these ing to, as an individual, educate said. “I don’t know how long that reached out to APIDA student or- AAJC has had a really solid his- people if we did not all have this everyone around me because it will take or if it will happen in my drive to come together to fight gets exhausting … so I feel like ganizations on college campuses tory of directly helping communi- lifetime, if it’ll happen before the around the country to come to- ties in terms of legal advocacy for back against white supremacy there’s strength in numbers,” Li world dies out. But hopefully, at gether in response to the rise in immigration rights,” Jiang said. and against Asian hate,” he said. said. “I feel like it’s about time for Asian hate. Another main reason the coali- For Li, who also advocates for the Asian community to really de- some point, everyone has a house “What we coalesced around tion chose AAJC was as a result the Asian and Asian American mand to be heard.” if they want one.” was this idea of what is happening of the organization’s response to community at USC as a president

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proof of vaccination for Yellow with the responsibility to create Sophie Fever is commonly required. a vaccine passport, nonprofits While the European Union, must acknowledge, address and Roppe China, Japan and Israel re- alleviate the existing problems cently revealed their coronavi- in healthcare — mainly, vaccine PROGRESS rus vaccine passport programs, distribution inequity. WITHOUT PROFIT the White House announced it While the vaccine passport will not similarly create a na- itself does not cause inequities, hen I got the first dose tionwide app. Instead, the Biden it showcases the disparities of of the coronavirus vac- Administration gives states dis- vaccine distribution at a global cine, I was surprising- cretion to implement a vaccine level. Although headlines celebrate W passport, allowing both the pri- the United States’ extremely ly emotional; the shot in my arm marked a new chapter in public vate and nonprofit sector the op- successful vaccine rollout, nearly health following the difficulties portunity to develop a vaccine 100 countries have not started of the last year. Luckily, my vac- passport app. any coronavirus vaccination cine shot was one of many. With Many nonprofits have already program, with many low-income over 3 million Americans vac- partnered with businesses nations lacking necessary cinated daily, herd immunity is to develop apps for a vaccine financial resources for vaccine within reach. passport. The nonprofit administration sites or storage Although vaccine distribu- CommonPass, which makes facilities. Additionally, the United tion in the United States makes health records accessible in Nations refugee agency found that it feel like we’ve cleared a hur- digital form, partnered with of the countries they collected dle, the result of people rush- JetBlue and United Airlines to information on, only 54 of 133 ing to travel and return to nor- create an app that shares test explicitly stated they will vaccinate mal life generates an entirely new results and vaccination records to refugees, asylum seekers or those Anna Shvets | Pexels problem. How do we certify im- allow people on planes. who are stateless. As a result, the Global vaccine distribution should be a priority for munity to the coronavirus when Health-centered nonprofits vaccine passport prioritizes the nonprofits who helped develop vaccine passports. people travel to other countries? such as CommonPass often have travel of the most privileged and Nonprofits can support this next the trust and connections to local wealthiest countries. city. In contrast to the Dodger holes left by the government in phase of the pandemic. communities that major airlines Hopefully, when nonprofits see Stadium site, 70% of people who the process. For the greatest im- According to public health ex- including JetBlue or United lack, firsthand how a vaccine passport received the vaccine at CORE pact, nonprofits should partner perts, verifying a person’s immu- making a partnership extremely perpetuates inequities, they mobile sites are Black. with both the governments and nity is critical in the return to valuable. Dakota Gruener, will be inspired to change the This model of bringing neces- other organizations to increase normalcy. Referred to as a vaccine the executive director of the underlying issues. Ideally, local sary resources to communities efforts for vaccination world- passport, verifying coronavirus nonprofit ID2020, which works on nonprofits can deliver vaccines should be replicated at a global wide. If nonprofits help develop immunity will give people the op- digital identification, emphasizes to remote locations with little level. If nonprofits do not active- a vaccine passport that restricts portunity to bypass certain quar- this important role of nonprofits infrastructure, thereby accessing ly seek to vaccinate marginalized travel for people without corona- antine measures when they travel. in vaccine passports when she the people and communities the communities, they will continue virus immunity, they must help Vaccine passports are noth- claims the process cannot be government may miss. to be overlooked — both abroad those people get vaccinated in the ing new; the United States has driven solely by the private sector. For example, when the and within the United States. first place. used vaccine passports for public As organizations with nonprofit Community Organized There is, however, a reason health purposes for over a centu- specific missions to promote Relief Effort realized that the to feel hopeful. The nonprofit Sophie Roppe is a junior writing ry. In the early 1900s, the United the welfare of society rather vaccination center at Dodger GlobalGiving collected over $13 about nonprofit organizations States required proof of vacci- than make a profit, nonprofits Stadium served mostly white and million in donations to make vac- and social justice. Her column, nation for smallpox to enter the are a logical choice to help with affluent people, it created mobile cines more accessible and afford- “Progress Without Profit,” runs country, and in the 21st century, public health initiatives. But, clinics to go to other parts of the able around the world, filling every other Monday. College tuition is getting insane

College tuition does not to online classes, students are with the recent recession. Some transparent on how this money $24,000, USC also charges a lot accurately reflect the value questioning their tuition more take on extreme loans which is being spent. Students do not of money for additional things. than ever. There are a few fac- would stress them out for know if their money is actually For example, USC counts au- of the education received. tors to this increased frustra- years. The average student loan getting spent on education or dited units as regular tuition, tion including the fact that ed- debt up in the United States is other things. They feel unheard meaning students have to pay By GRACE SHAN ucation quality has never been $32,000, which is a 20% increase and unappreciated for taking $2,000 per audited unit. USC Staff Writer worse, a college degree is seen from five years ago, and it does out loans for college and not also charges an additional It’s not a secret that college as an essential in the workforce not show signs of stopping. knowing how the finances are $2,000 for every unit if a student tuition is expensive. Tuition and that colleges fail to trans- A recent change to the being used. goes over 18 units in a semester. increased by 1416.68% nationally parently report how they spend workforce is that college degrees Although these tuition prob- USC’s tuition and add-on costs from 1977 to 2021 and is rising this money. are now seen as the norm. Before, lems are prevalent at every col- make it the eighth most expen- at twice the inflation rate. USC Due to the coronavirus, a high school diploma would be lege, USC is one of the worst sive college nationally. is no exception to this national students have been taking sufficient in landing an entry- schools on this issue. In May When combined with current rise in tuition prices, with its online Zoom classes since level job that could develop into 2020, after the coronavirus first issues such as Zoom classes and current tuition sitting at around March 2020. They get no access a career. Now, people with high became widespread in the U.S., lack of transparency, it’s easy to $60,000 per year. Meanwhile, to classrooms, in-person events school diplomas are very often USC planned a 3.5% increase in see why students are so disheart- the median household income, or campus. Education at USC not able to find a steady income. tuition, whether classrooms re- ened by tuition. Not only is the $68,703, is less than $10,000 is arguably exactly the same Therefore, going to college is opened or not. This pattern is university not extending help fi- more than USC tuition. Needless as education at a California not seen as a choice, but rather not ending, with USC raising tu- nancially, but students often get to say, people are struggling to community college, which a necessity. This attitude is ition for the next school year. no communication on how their pay. University students from charges approximately $1,500 especially discouraging, since it USC students were already ex- money is spent. Especially in across the nation, including per year. Students should not implies that paying the insane tremely frustrated with tuition current times, it feels as if stu- those at USC, have complained have to pay 20 times more for an tuition price is not an option; before the pandemic. Not only dents are just throwing money about these rising costs. identical experience. students need to go to college to was tuition much higher than at a university that does not re- With the recent transition Many students struggle to af- have a career. the national average for pri- spond to their requests. ford higher education, especially Many universities are also not vate schools by approximately

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Staff Writer However, Barber and Moser said What started out as a simple text that they appreciate the opportunity bemoaning the pandemic became to meet people that they might never Sophia Production’s virtual music fes- have spoken to before if it were not for tival “bummerfest” held last month. the podcast. Juniors Sophia Barber and Sophie “My favorite part about it has been Moser — both majoring in music in- the excuse to reach out to people that dustry and co-founders of their pro- I already thought were cool and want- duction company Sophia Productions ed to be friends with, and now, I have — had found out in December that a a reason to do it,” Moser said. concert that they were planning was Barber and Moser split the podcast likely going to be virtual and experi- episodes so that it would roughly be ence budget cuts because of the pan- 50-50 between interviews and com- demic. mentary, intent on creating a space “We were texting each other on where they could mix a variety of top- the side and [saying things like], ‘This ics related to the music industry. sucks. What a bummer, they should Despite being avid podcast listen- rename it to bummerfest,’” Barber ers — they named “Song Exploder” said. “And then Sophie’s like, ‘Oh wait and “Switched on Pop” as podcasts … that’s a great idea, we should defi- Photo courtesy of Sophia Moser and Sophia Barber that they listen to regularly — Barber nitely do that.” Music Industry majors Barber and Moser are the creators behind last months spectacular virtual festival “bummerfest.” and Moser had never done a pod- The pair decided to plan their own cast before, and felt some trepidation musical festival, called “bummerfest,” over the course of eight years into a production and promotion class, the start their own company. when doing their first episode. kicking off months of planning for the full-scale theatre camp for 50 chil- pair started to realize that they po- “Having our own production com- “In the beginning, I didn’t real- pair — all conducted through Zoom dren. tentially had a golden partnership pany that we can do a bunch of differ- ize how scary it would be … to just sit save for two meetings at USC Village As for Barber, her first experi- on their hands. Grouped with three ent things under, but has a cohesive there on a computer, but with a micro- — which culminated in a musical fes- ence in event planning was when she of their other music industry friends, space and name, really helps us grow phone in front of you, knowing that tival featuring six USC artists and at- threw a charity benefit at a tavern Moser and Barber were expected to out of just a class project or opportu- other people were going to listen to it,” tended by 200 people. for the youth organization “Youth on throw a benefit concert. nities we find through school,” Barber Barber said. “So I think the first cou- Bummerfest was far from Barber Record” in 2017. The group, who together called said. “[It] allowed us to … create our ple episodes we were trying our best, or Moser’s first time planning a mu- “[They help] the youth of Denver themselves “TGFC Productions,” visions.” but they’re a little tense, you could tell sic event. Both of their experiences in get back on their feet after they’ve ex- threw on a show called “TGFC With the goal of “breaking the di- we were a little nervous.” event planning stretched all the way perienced hardships through music,” Presents Ashes to Amber and vide between creatives and the in- However, with two seasons now back to middle and high school. Barber said. “I had heard about them Cordelia.” Taking place at a down- dustry in music through concerts, under their belt, Barber and Moser The pair grew up playing classical before, they’re big in the Denver scene town venue, the event featured an ar- conversation and entrepreneurship,” now find themselves at ease while music — Barber with the cello and pi- … [I’d] seen them around and ad- ray of visual and performance artists Sophia Productions also hosts a pod- crafting their podcast episodes. ano and Moser with piano and voice mired their mission.” and was attended by nearly 70 people. cast called “That’s Showbiz, Baby,” “[We’ve become] a little more natu- — but realized that they gravitated Spurred on by their respective “I think we had something real- which is now in its second season af- ral and … go back and forth a little bit more towards creating musical events successes in music event produc- ly cool there … We just connected ter its inception in October 2020. more,” Moser said. “It can be easy, just rather than performing. tion, Barber and Moser applied to the people from a lot of different areas,” On the podcast, the duo discuss like in our planning stages, be like, “I started my own summer [music] Thornton School of Music, where they Moser said. “That doesn’t happen all the current music scene, comment on ‘You say this’ [and] have it planned camp when I was … 11, because there first met each other in their introduc- of the time … we saw this opportu- new music event trends including ho- out, but [now] we’ve grown to leave were a bunch of little kids in my neigh- tion to music industry class during nity of bringing together people from lograms and invite USC students from a lot more room for just naturally re- borhood that I babysat,” Moser said. their freshman years. all different places that really needed all facets of the music industry as spe- sponding to what the other person is “[It] kind of grew into a bigger thing “We both ended up sitting by the each other’s skills to benefit and grow cial guests. bringing, and I think that helps it be that I did all throughout high school same girl, Andrea, and both of us be- and make cool projects.” “We both realized that people view a lot more relaxed and fun to listen to. … And that was when I realised like, came friends with her and then she Fresh off the success of the ben- the music industry as kind of this … One of their most recent episodes, ‘OK, the performance side isn’t for brought us together,” Moser said. efit concert, Moser and Barber cool, mysterious thing … and a lot released April 6 and titled “Behind me, but I really like this whole man- “Then we just realized how much we approached the rest of TGFC of people want to get to know more the Scenes of bummerfest,” details agement and leadership approach to had in common besides the name Productions with a plan to continue about it,” Moser said. “[Since] we were the months of planning and prepara- events.” thing [and] that led us to want to their efforts outside of the class. When really interested in learning more tion that went into gearing up for the Once just a camp for 15 children, work on stuff together.” their group mates said they weren’t about it, might as well put what we’re event. Moser’s “Play Camp” eventually grew Once they worked together on interested in concert planning, Moser learning out there for other people to a group project for their concert and Barber took it upon themselves to hear and follow along with.” Read the rest at dailytrojan.com.

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I’d also read ing me in the USC application, that meaning. “So what we hang out / so what covered that Asian food was scarce about how difficult it was to make I love sharing meals with others be- As the online semester begins we drink tea,” sings the YouTuber in the predominantly white college friends as a transfer student, and cause it means sharing happiness. to wrap up this week, it’s hit me duo Fung Brothers in their iconic town I lived in. I’d predicted I would most likely be Of course, now that I’ve tak- that I only have two years left as music video “The 626.” “We just eat- I ended up visiting the same hailing afternoon Ubers to the SGV en classes on the politics of Asian an undergraduate. I’ve started ing good / In the SGV.” Korean restaurant so many times alone (which now that I think about American history and identity, I ad- reflecting more on what I want from When I applied to USC as a trans- I didn’t even have to say my order it, still feels a bit sad). mit that I’m a bit more skeptical of college and L.A. as a whole, but it’s fer student, I watched YouTube vid- anymore — the staff members knew Yet, I also knew that I needed to thinking about SGV culture as sim- difficult to articulate the academic eos about Los Angeles and the city’s it by heart. For a sad and lonely col- be around the Chinese food and cul- ply noodles and bubble tea. I also be- or social goals I have, if any. Maybe surrounding areas, mainly the fun lege soul, that consumption of food ture I’d grown up with not just to lieve that there’s a widespread ten- I’ll spend a lot of time in the SGV. music videos by the Fung Brothers. reaffirmed my connection to others. prevent feeling lonely but to truly dency to value immigrants’ food and Maybe I won’t. Many of those included videos about At USC, I envisioned immersing feel at home. cultural products more than immi- Regardless, I do know I want to the San Gabriel Valley (also known myself in the Chinese American cul- That idea of home is why the SGV grants themselves. Thus, I want to spend the rest of my time at USC as the SGV), such as “The 626” or Al ture of nearby L.A. I imagined my- holds such a personal and symbolic think about the Chinese American feeling at home. That comes first Jazeera’s “Inside the Chinese Food self on weekends strolling through significance. Videos like “The 626” diaspora more critically and beyond and foremost from “eating good.” Mecca of Los Angeles.” the 99 Ranch Market in Arcadia or or “Bobalife” demonstrate the vital- its elements that are so prominent Yet, maybe it’s not really about the I’ve visited the SGV frequently visiting Factory Tea Bar, that boba ity of the Chinese communities that in popular culture. food at all, but about the connec- throughout my life, as I have fam- place in San Gabriel that the Fung have made the SGV home. Maybe At the same time, food and its fa- tions it represents, which to me, are ily members who live there. Yet, Brothers visited in “The 626.” I that’s a testament to the importance miliarity are why a term like “com- really just about being happy. those videos that pay homage to wanted to watch Asian singers and of Asian YouTubers and storytellers fort food” exists. There’s a reason the Chinese American food culture rappers such as Jason Chen and MC creating their own platforms. Maybe why Asian Americans who are writ- Valerie Wu is a sophomore writing that defines it visually expressed a Jin perform at the 626 Night Market it’s just about the power inherent in ing about Asian American iden- about the arts and pop culture in community that I’d subconsciously and eat my favorite Chongqing noo- seeing the culture that has shaped tity so often turn to food. There’s relation to her Chinese American wanted in my college experience: a dles at the acclaimed Chinese res- you in its own distinct cultural com- a reason why fun videos about identity. Her column, “Soft Power,” true “home away from home.” taurant Mian, all within the SGV. munity. the food culture of the SGV can runs every other Monday. A & E April 19, 2021 | WWW.DAILYTROJAN.COM PAGE 5 Roski MFA student creates bilingual coronavirus zine The zine, created by Jose “And so there [were] topics about and “’Héroes de la Comunidad” like, who are the essential work- were printed and distributed to Sanchez, is full of cultural ers?” nonprofit organizations around symbols and illustrations. Melesio said the group had can- the MacArthur Park and Westlake did conversations about their own areas. Art Division was also able By DIANA FONTE family dynamics and the concept to develop a partnership with Staff Writer of masculinity, which is why they Outfront Media to set up bus shel- decided to make the protagonist a ter posters on Wilshire Boulevard, When the world went virtual father. South Park View Street and in 2020, Maria Galicia, education “He’s essentially a hero if he’s the Colorado Street with illustrations and programs coordinator for the one taking the initiative to [wear] from the zine. USC Fisher Museum of Art, faced his mask and be proactive about “I think it was a really beau- the challenge of immersing the it, and he’s protecting himself, you tiful example of how people just community in artistic programs know, and his family,” Melesio said. like ourselves can participate in without visiting the museum in The 32-page zine would come to the world, [in] this particular way person. Turning to her communi- feature essential facts about coro- that doesn’t always need to hap- ty for inspiration, Galicia noticed navirus symptoms, transmission, pen through these kinds of highly that the majority of coronavirus recovery and vaccination. It also regulated processes,” Sanchez said resources were not effectively dis- illuminates best practices for per- with regard to the Outfront part- tributed or communicated to peo- sonal protective equipment and nership. ple of color, yet they were the most engaging in public spaces. The Photo courtesy of Gina Clyne Since 2017, Sanchez has been at-risk population to develop seri- zine presents these facts through Learning from a zine is both possible and enjoyable as proven by Roski working with experts in complex ous effects from the virus. Galicia the story of a Latino man and his MFA student Jose Sanchez’s latest piece, ‘Héroes De La Comunidad.’ topics to simplify information for saw an opportunity to bridge the heroic efforts to protect his family the communities that need it most gap between high-risk groups in and community from the dangers determined what the storyline So we tried to get an understand- and he does not see this project Los Angeles and governmental of the illness. was, who the main characters were ing of, ‘So how are people from this slowing down. He plans to contin- health and safety communica- For both Sanchez and Melesio, and what the illustrations were go- type of community base that we’re ue his efforts in social engagement tions. storyboarding was the best part ing to look like. trying to speak to, how do they in- practices, with the ultimate goal of “All of the information that of the zine-making process. While “As a group, we all kind of relat- teract with some of the informa- translating complex information I was seeing, [in] the media, talks of the project started in May ed to, ‘Like OK, so my tía [aunt], tion that’s being given?’” Sanchez into visual mediums to act as a re- Spanish outlets and everything, ei- 2020, in June, Art Division hosted or my dad, or my mom, or my un- said. source for varying communities, ther [was] bad information, incor- in-person, coronavirus-safe work- cle or my brothers, they act and do About 1,000 copies of beyond just information about the rect information or not enough in- shops for the team in which they [things] in relationship to COVID. “COVID-19 Community Heroes” pandemic. formation — or there [was] a lot of [scaring] people instead of really helping them,” Galicia said. Galicia approached Jose Guadalupe Sanchez III, a gradu- ate student studying fine arts with an emphasis in painting, with the idea to make coronavirus resources accessible to this community Now Leasing! through an art project. A Latinx artist himself, Sanchez’s work centers around the question: “How as artists can we make work that, 1239 W. 30th St. on the one hand, validates the ne- glected experiences of the people we care about (i.e., through direct L.A. 90007 positive representation and inter- vention) and, on the other, be a critical reflection on those struc- tures that created the conditions of making a people socially, politi- We are pleased to offer spacious, cally, economically invisible?” Sanchez has a history of work- 2-bed/2.5-bath luxury town homes ing with Latinx community members to provide them with essen- just two blocks from USC. tial information through mediums such as paintings, videos and zines, among others. His recent work with a zine on homelessness in the Los Angeles community prompted him to suggest a zine for the art project, eliminating the Each spacious 1200 square foot floor plan features: complex jargon of most government-issued health pamphlets. • A full kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances Sanchez and Galicia wanted to create work that captured the • Two master suites with attached bath and downstairs guest bath reality of Latinx and Indigenous people during the pandemic while • Central air conditioning also resonating with the type of content they would enjoy reading. • Private outdoor space Galicia had the idea to partner with Art Division, a nonprofit • Easy onsite laundry organization in the Rampart District that aims to support young • Optional subterranean gated parking. artists from the ages of 18 to 26. Sanchez and seven student artists This well maintained gated community is situated in North University from Art Division created loteria cards, colorful graphic cards and Park, within USC’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) patrol boundaries. comic-like announcements, making for a uniquely fun coronavirus Our residents enjoy an easy 5 to 10 minute walk or bike ride to campus! community zine, available in both English and Spanish. Sorry, No Pets Allowed. “We wanted to create something colorful, something that resonat- ed with families and people and put a face [to] the struggle of being (323) 762-6159 [email protected] a working class person,” Vanessa Melesio, one of the Art Division ISMrem.com artists on the project, said. “And I think it did resonate with some people, like, they were happy to see brown people that look just like them.” Melesio has been at Art Division for a year and three months, and was originally drawn to the project because of the sense of community she was craving during the pandemic and the indigenous artists involved in the project. “We were [just] talking, as also Latinx people, about what the pandemic looks like for our families and the people in our community because a lot of us actually are essential workers,” Melesio said. Daily Trojan PAGE 6 | Monday,C Aprillassifie 19, 2021 | WWW.DAILYTROJAN.COM/CLASSIFIEDSd s

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Beth Mosch | Daily Trojan Redshirt senior running back Stephen Carr runs the ball against USC’s gold team. Carr scored a touchdown and ran for 53 yards for USC’s Cardinal team.

| continued from page 10 | yards passing on 12 attempts. the runners to do some nice things renewed expectations and pressure The defenses on both teams only today.” to live up to them. allowed 20 combined points in the The offensive line’s pass blocking Both sidelines were bouncy and first half, highlighting a group that contributed to a 48-yard reception exuberant to be back on the field has the potential to be one of the from Texas transfer senior Keaontay with Team Cardinal securing a 27-7 best in the Pac-12. They also forced Ingram. He galloped down the victory over Team Gold Saturday. five turnovers overall, including a field juking past defenders and fumble and four interceptions. showcasing what he can bring to the HOUSING “What a wonderful day to be in the Coliseum. A Southern Helton had high praise for all Trojan backfield. California weather day, beautiful positions on defense, including the His big gain led to the Gold’s day and to have a lot of kids have linebackers, who he mentioned only touchdown of the game — a GUIDE the opportunity to play in front of looked the best during the game. touchdown reception from redshirt their families and some fans and it The corners also played “lights out,” senior quarterback Mo Hasan to was just an enjoyable day all the way according to Helton. redshirt sophomore wide receiver around,” head coach Clay Helton “I really liked the development Bru McCoy. said in a virtual press conference today ... I like where we are really, a Outside of Ingram, returning Saturday. “Good for our football lot. I was a little bit worried [about redshirt senior running backs team to kind of see — after eight our secondary] coming into camp, Stephen Carr and Vavae Malepeai practices, this being our ninth — it may end up being one of the ran the ball well and for two just kind of see where we’re at.” strengths of our team by the end of touchdowns combined. Even The teams played four 12-minute it,” he said. walk-on redshirt freshman Matt Advertising Supplement Spring 2021 quarters with no fair catches on For Team Gold, junior defensive Columbo had a 24-yard run that punts or kickoffs and no 15-minute end Drake Jackson was a menace. led to a touchdown reception by half time break. It resulted in fast On the final possession of the first freshman wide receiver Michael paced action with both sides of the half for team Cardinal, Jackson Jackson III to close the game. ball showcasing their talent. proceeded to bat a Slovis pass All four backs combined for 150 AVAILABLE ONLINE: The game started much like how down and then steamrolled over an total rushing yards. the upcoming season might — with offensive lineman for a sack. “I really liked what Keaontay dailytrojan.com/housing a pass from junior quarterback The defensive line, in particular, Ingram and Brandon Campbell Kedon Slovis to junior wide receiver seems to be poised to wreak showed, not only today but all the Drake London for a first down catch. havoc on opposing teams during way through camp and [I’m] really The on-field chemistry between the season. It created issues for excited about their future here,” Slovis and London was the story of the offensive line, which was Helton said. “And then you saw just follow your team the game for the Team Gold offense inconsistent throughout the game. the experience of Vavae [Malepeai] and evident whenever they were on “Over [an] entire camp I have and Stephen Carr and what they the field together. been pleased with the offensive bring to the table … Man are we in London had seven total catches line … You get in some live game a great situation, right there, right for 139 yards, including a huge 45- experience and you probably have now with these kids.” yard catch from Slovis in the third some mistakes and some things USC will continue their offseason quarter that led to a touchdown run you’re going to correct,” Helton said. with spring practices and kick-off from senior running back Vavae “But there also was some positive the 2021 season against San Jose Malepeai. Slovis finished with 128 aspects of it. I thought they allowed State Sept. 4.

MATTICE | Bridging the affordability gap all season in the should address environmental impact | continued from page 10 | Instead of contributing to a use- sport on everyone’s radar, it can be A survey of over 10,000 peo- and-lose mentality when it comes worth the investment to narrow ple in Europe showed a corre- to surf equipment and gear, popu- the gaps between those who can af- lation between an individual’s larizing surfboard resellers like the ford to do it and those who cannot. informedness about ocean pol- SurfboardBroker in our very own The greatest opportunities and les- lution and their care for its im- Carlsbad, Calif. can encourage the sons come from what is free, and the provement. With projections surfing community to reuse, reduce more we can give back to our envi- pointing to there being more and recycle. The plastics that go into ronment the more fruitful it will be. plastic than fish in the ocean by making surf equipment are harm- 2050, direct community inter- ful enough to the environment, and Lauren Mattice is a senior writing action can hopefully increase educating enthusiasts on what they about surfing. She is also the awareness and prioritizing of can do with their leftovers can keep digital managing editor at the these issues and combat marine less waste out of the ocean. Daily Trojan. Her column, “Spring conservation degradation. Although surfing maybe isn’t the Swell,” runs every other Monday. Daily Trojan PAGES 10 | Monday,port April 19, 2021 | WWW.DAILYTROJAN.COM/SPORTSs USC finishes regular season against UCLA with a tie What causes The Trojans gave up a 2-1 surfing to be lead in their overtime draw against the Bruins. expensive? By AADYA DUBEY Staff Writer Lauren The last game of the regular season for both No. 16 USC Mattice and No. 5 UCLA came to an end SPRING SWELL with a 2-2 draw in front of friends and family at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Friday. The matchup between the Bruins and esterday, I was catching Trojans was the first game since up with the latest heats the beginning of the pandem- Yin the Rip Curl Narrabeen ic in which guests of players and Classic, hosted in a coastal sub- coaches were allowed to visit the urb of Sydney, Australia. The men’s stadium. Round of 32 boasted beautiful con- “Fans always add an extra level ditions — clear blue water, bright of energy and it has been missed,“ sunny skies and, of course, limit- head coach Keidane McAlpine ed restrictions due to New South said. “It was truly, truly exciting Wales’ coronavirus handling. to have people back in the stands.” What would it take to get us The Trojans started the game there (if the question of travel was strong, with senior forward no issue)? Some quick Google Tara McKeown testing UCLA searches brought up $2,800+ single goalkeeper Lauren Brzykcy thrice roundtrip plane tickets, Airbnb’s before assisting junior forward for around $80 a night and who Penelope Hocking’s goal in the knows how many dollars you’d 10th minute. The early goal fueled need to put away for equipment UCLA’s forwards to attack, as and transportation. The expens- the Bruins attempted six shots es add up quickly and push you to thereafter. However, USC held spend in order to be involved in the their 1-0 lead for the rest of the sport. first half. Ask anyone at an Australian A corner kick in the 46th min- Amanda Chou | Daily Trojan beach and they’ll tell you their an- ute led to McKeown heading the Junior forward Penelope Hocking scored one goal during 52 minutes played against the Bruins on Friday. ecdotes about filling out their first Trojans’ second goal of the match set of gear. Down there, you can’t in the corner of the net, pushing from defense, was able to fend off “It was really about fortitude — remainder of the season and were just grab a board and go when two- the USC lead to 2-0. In the 55th the Bruins. Collins successfully who was willing to fight through able to get results.” thirds of the year is spent with wa- minute, UCLA senior Delanie faced several one-on-one’s from the fatigue,” McAlpine said. “Stay The Bruins have done well ter below 60 degrees. You’ll need Sheehan put her team on the UCLA’s attack and had nine saves focused, locked in and really just to avoid losses this season, los- the board, the swimsuits, the wet- scoreboard, defeating the USC de- in total. get after it, and I thought they did ing only once to Arizona State suits, leash, fins, wax and what- fense with impeccable skill and “It always gives our team, the a really great job.” and drawing twice against USC. ever else your local surf shop can beating redshirt senior goalkeep- backline in particular, more con- The Trojans have not lost a Freshman forward Reilyn Turner convince you that you need. Even er Kaylie Collins in a one-on-one fidence when you have someone game since their back-to-back up- established herself as a cru- getting these items pre-owned still to make it 2-1. Afterward, the back behind you who you have set losses at Utah and Colorado in cial member of the team, having leaves a gap in your wallet — but Trojans countered with a com- the utmost belief in,” McAlpine March, having lost 0-2 and 2-3 to scored 9 goals this season — the why is this a problem? bination of passing and support said. “Our team played better as the respective teams. The Trojans highest on the team. It’s not difficult to make the play and an attempted shot by [Collins] got more confident.” have also avoided conceding a After having finished their reg- connection between having a sur- freshman forward Katie Roditis. In the 87th minute, UCLA se- goal since their previous match ular seasons 7-3-3 and 12-1-2, re- plus of money and the amount of With the game holding at 2-1, nior midfielder Olivia Athens took against the Bruins in March, a spectively, USC and UCLA will leisure time you afford yourself. the Trojans’ defense parked the advantage of a free kick lobbed streak which was broken Friday now wait to find out their seed- This is a privilege in and of itself, bus and had the majority of the into the Trojan box and scored to against UCLA. ing in the NCAA tournament. allowing some wealthier individu- team behind the half line for tie the game at 2 apiece. The last “Coming off the Colorado loss Seedings will be revealed Monday. als the opportunity to invest more the rest of the half. They faced a minute goal sent the game into … we had to change the way we “You got to be proud of the way into their gear, time and enjoyment strong UCLA offense that kept overtime, which ended goalless. were doing things and it says a lot we closed the season,” McAlpine of the sport. control of the ball and had nine It was the second time this sea- about the team … and their com- said. “I think we’re playing with I’m not saying you need to be shots in the second half. son the Trojans squandered a 2-1 petitive spirit that they locked great form going into the tourna- wealthy to enjoy surfing, but when It was a truly impressive game lead against UCLA with minutes in,” McAlpine said. “We were in ment and I think we deserve to be you pull back the curtain on pro- for Collins who, with support to spare. a winner goes home mode for the in it, potentially seeded. grams that offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, like maybe a surf trip to the Maldives or a go at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch wave pool, money can make two very different experiences out of the same Fans get first glimpse of Trojans in Spring Showcase activity. An important aspect of this cost New recruits and returning analysis that many people forget is starters played in front of time and space. For people who live farther inland, possibly in densely approximately 5,000 fans. populated areas that afford little to no green space, natural environ- By ANTHONY GHARIB ments like the beach are not quick- Deputy Sports Editor ly accessible. Not entirely related The traffic on the way to the but an uncomfortable sibling to Coliseum, the humming of USC fans the “mission trip,” is the trip pro- on the outskirts of the stadium and fessionals make to lower-income the noise from the crowd were oddly or native communities to “bring” familiar. surfing to them with a handful of After fans chanted “We Want free gear and a photo op. Indeed, Spencer,” in the first quarter, it is profitable to publicize wealth redshirt junior inside linebacker gaps within the sport. Spencer Gilbert proceeded to The World Health Organization’s intercept the ball on the next European office conducted a study possession, sending the crowd in a into the positive outcomes derived frenzy. from urban green space and health, In many ways, it was finally like including reduced morbidity and things were returning to normal at mortality rates, reduced exposure the Coliseum to air pollution and supportive so- It was USC’s annual Spring cial environments. In any conver- Showcase, but the energy and the sation involving the expansion of feel of having fans, approximately Los Angeles’ public transportation 5,000, in the stands for the first time infrastructure, the topic of con- since November 2019 was evident. necting urban spaces to the city’s And, most importantly, it marked beautiful beaches should be on the Beth Mosch | Daily Trojan a new season of USC football with docket. 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GET READY—THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY! MAXIMIZE YOUR CONVERSATIONS This is your moment to impress the employer. First impressions are very You will only have a short amount of time—chats are limited to 10 min- important. Only a small percentage of students will stand out in the minds of utes—with each representative to deliver your elevator pitch, ask questions, recruiters by the end of the event. Be one of those memorable students! and make an impression at the virtual career fair. Ask good questions that Dress professionally for the video chats, practice how you want to come will help you decide whether you really would like to work for a particular or- across on the screen (direct communication with plenty of eye contact is ganization. Do not be afraid or intimidated by the recruiters; they are there to key), and, most importantly, be prepared. Research the organizations well in meet and screen potential candidates. advance of the virtual career fair and be sure to upload your most current One of the biggest advantages of the virtual career fair is that you will not resume to the virtual fair platform ahead of time. If you want to fine-tune need to vie for someone’s attention. Be proactive and prepare for your mo- your resume, take advantage of our 24/7 virtual resume critiques powered by ment when it arrives. Remember to be succinct, given the time limit. Practice VMock Smart Resume. Make sure you are not distracted at the computer and in advance getting all of your important questions and points you want to ex- have your background as simple and professional as possible because the vir- press in a short span of time. tual fair platform does not allow for virtual backgrounds on video chats. For text-based conversations, prepare your responses to anticipated questions in advance, then copy and paste in the chats when appropriate. In the virtual environment, timing is key—make sure you make a strong impres- DEVELOP A STRATEGY sion, but are also personable. Develop a specific strategy for maximizing your time during the event. The list of participating organizations is available in the virtual fair platform be- NEXT STEPS fore the event. Make a list of the organizations in which you are interested and If you are interested in moving to the next round, which means a more for- research them. Visit their websites, learn their latest news, prepare questions mal interview, ask about the next steps, but do not be too forward. Ask for you cannot easily find answers to online, and find out what positions they are the recruiter’s contact information or email address. Make sure you know the looking to fill. Your preparation will become evident in your interaction with name of the person you spoke with from each organization. the organization’s representatives. You will be able to engage in relevant con- Once you have the recruiters’ information, you can thank them for their versation and ask intelligent questions. Do not be the student asking, “Can time or ask follow-up questions by sending a thank-you email. Remember it is you tell me about your organization?” If you are interested in an interview, best to send thank-you emails within 24 hours from your initial conversation. prepare and strategize accordingly. If an interview is not scheduled immediately, do not worry; your email might help the employer to decide to invite you back. With a well-written thank-you note, you will set yourself apart from other candidates.

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When we talk about skills necessary for a job, it is easy to as- sume that we mean the skills you list on your resume under the “Skills” section. You may have skills listed such as your fluency in languages other than English, your ability to use Photoshop, and your proficiency in using Excel for data analysis. These are what we refer to as “hard skills”— they are teachable skills that you can very easily apply to tangible things. Need to work with a foreign client? You can whip out your foreign language skills. Did USC Career Center Photo your supervisor ask you to create important part of your resume. Management Skills organization. can learn and be successful. a new marketing flyer? That will Keep in mind that while you can Have you been the president Resume Example: Increased Real Life Experience: You not be a problem, since you know mention transferable skills in the of a student organization or held new member enrollment by over teach piano classes as a part-time how to create cool visuals with “Skills” section of your resume, another office? Employers like 25% through a self-designed job. Photoshop. we typically advise that your to know if you have had a lead- marketing plan. Resume Example: Teach four However, outside of the hard transferable skills be conveyed ership role and what leadership students piano lessons on a skills that employers seek to meet through your bullet points. qualities you could bring to the Technical Skills weekly basis, with classes includ- the requirements of the job de- job. Keep in mind that manage- Computer skills are impera- ing note-reading lessons, finger scription are “transferable skills” Communication/ ment skills are leadership skills, tive today for nearly all fields, es- placement, music theory, and an that can help you stand out as Writing Skills but not all leadership skills are pecially in a virtual work envi- end-of-the-year recital. the best candidate. Transferable Expressing yourself clearly and management skills; be sure that ronment. So even if you do not skills, sometimes referred to as being able to connect with others your wording reflects the distinc- plan to become a computer sci- Creativity “soft skills,” are skills that are not are important skills no matter tion. Management skills typical- entist or work in the tech indus- Have you developed innova- necessarily tied to anything tan- what career path you choose. To ly come into play if you have been try, be specific about your tech- tive solutions? Do you have the gible, such as being a good listen- build these skills you need to: put in charge of a group of people, nical knowledge. Depending on ability to come up with creative er, an effective communicator, or 1. Make note of your current had to delegate tasks, or oversee your interests, your major(s), and ideas, slogans, etc.? Bringing new a strong leader. For example, you communication skills. projects. the position for which you are ap- perspectives and insight is valu- have great attention to detail and 2. Reflect and improve. Real Life Experience: You were plying, these skills are going to able to any organization, as they you can spot a typo from a mile Do you notice that you use the captain of the university foot- vary from person to person. At are constantly striving to be the away or look through a budget many filler words, such as “um,” ball team. the very minimum, most employ- best. Make it clear that you have report and find inconsistencies. “you know,” and “like”? Make Resume Example: Ensured ers are going to expect you to be contributed creative ideas in These skills are not specific to conscious efforts to reduce using that football practices ran ef- familiar with Microsoft Office previous positions, especially if any job or position, but are valu- these fillers in your communica- ficiently and handled conflicts (particularly Excel), but feel free your ideas were implemented. able in any potential career set- tion with others. Additionally, that arose between team mem- to list other technical skills, such Describe these on your resume ting. thoroughly proofread your pro- bers. as knowing how to use both iOS and during your interview. Think of transferable skills as fessional documents and cor- and Windows, Photoshop, video Real Life Experience: You skills that you can take from one respondences, including your Analytical Abilities editing tools, DropBox, Google worked as a programming devel- job to the next. Often, these are resume, cover letter, emails, It is one thing to say you have Drive/Slides/Sheets/Docs, social opment intern. acquired through taking class- LinkedIn introductions, etc. The analytical skills, but another media, etc. If you are a computer Resume Example: Researched/ es, participating in student or- more eyes, the merrier, so have thing to show you have analytical science major, make sure you are brainstormed creative ideas ganizations, working a part-time many people review your resume skills. Your bullet points should specific about the programming and designed materials for pro- job, completing an internship, and cover letter to make sure portray your thought process languages you know, and any gramming that were integrated/ conducting research in a pro- your written correspondence is and approach to problem solving other computer skills you have. implemented into an alterna- fessor’s lab, etc. Academic proj- clear and professional. Below is because this is often more impor- For jobs that require strong tech- tive development programming ects are another good example. an example of how you can frame tant than the end result. nical skills, make sure to market schedule. You can describe the number of your student worker experience Real Life Experience: You co- those that you have while dem- team members with whom you to highlight your communica- ordinate/plan/host workshops onstrating your willingness and Flexibility worked, the role you took in the tion skills, with an added bonus and events for a student organi- ability to learn those that you do Let employers see that you are group, the tasks you completed of conflict resolution. zation or department on campus. not. not constrained by your job de- to finish the project, and wheth- Real Life Experience: You are a Resume Example: Compiled Real Life Experience: You scription. Taking initiative and er the project was a success. Did student worker at a USC Housing and analyzed data on workshop were an intern at a social media demonstrating your willingness you have a leadership role within Customer Service Center. attendance using Excel to pro- company. to take on new tasks to get the a student organization? Tell the Resume Example: Interacted vide staff/team with assessment Resume Example: Tested and job done are going to make you employer about the role.; What with residents and parents in of student interest in workshops implemented security software a catch. Going above and beyond did it entail? Didi you manage person, over the phone, and via and recommendations for im- programs, decreasing depart- in the workplace shows that you a budget? Were you planning email to answer general USC in- proved marketing strategies. ment viruses by 60%. are dedicated and passionate events or responsible for market- quiries and resolve housing is- about the work that you do. ing and social media? Did you sues. Organizational Skills/ Attention to Detail With flexibility, keep in mind lead a subcommittee, or did you Time Management Often the small things can that you also need to be open to have to delegate tasks? Most of Quantitative Skills You may find it impressive make all the difference. Did you constructive feedback and learn your experiences in these areas Being able to work with num- that you can pull an all-nighter submit a resume or cover letter from your mistakes. Using mis- will provide you with both hard bers is always handy. We are be- and make it to class the next day, that had inconsistent formatting takes as a learning tool is a high- and transferable skills, and, if coming much more data-driven, but an employer does not want or was riddled with typos? You ly desirable trait because it shows written well on your resume, can so being able to crunch numbers to know that. Typically, your will definitely stand out—but not your eagerness to learn and im- convey to employers your readi- is very beneficial, especially if time management skills are as- for the right reasons. prove your skill set. ness to be a great intern or em- your field of interest involves -fi sessed by seeing how many ac- Real Life Experience: You Real Life Experience: You were ployee. nance, economics, data, and the tivities you are involved with si- worked as an intern at a bank. a healthcare project coordination Do not be afraid to talk about like. Here is an example of how multaneously. Are you a tutor, a Resume Example: Monitored volunteer. these experiences in your re- a non-work position can be used part-time worker, and on the ex- and verified sensitive employ- Resume Example: Developed sume, cover letter, elevator pitch, to highlight your quantitative ecutive board for your student ment and financial data for over substantive knowledge of interview, or any other oppor- skills. organization? Chances are your 50 loan applicants. Medicare fee-for-service, bun- tunity you have to discuss your Real Life Experience: You held time management skills are top- dled payments, and identified qualifications. Identifying your the office of Treasurer in your so- notch. Make sure you can pro- Teaching/Training opportunities that positively im- transferable skills and communi- rority/fraternity. vide examples that demonstrate Training other employees and/ pacted the revenue of client orga- cating them to potential employ- Resume Example: Managed a your ability to meet deadlines or students to perform tasks is a nization. ers will greatly increase your suc- budget of over $90,000, and co- and to produce well-organized skill sought after by employers. cess during the job search. ordinated the billing and collec- work. 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