This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bates chapter.
Almost February. Still looking for internships for summer, working on a resume and cover letters? Here’s some tips for your internship search, resume and cover letter.
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How to get an Internship?If you need to find an internship your own, here’s some tips.
Please take advantage of college career development center. They have a tremendous amount of sources of jobs, internships and more opportunities for you.Â
Linked In is also an excellent source. It’s a good method to connect with alums who experienced or currently working your dream career field. And don’t hesitate to ask questions or help! They will be happy to help you.
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Resume tips – DOs & DON’TsÂ
- Do state ways to contact you such as email address, phone numbers or other contact information.Â
- Do list your experience in reverse chronological order.Â
- Do proofread your resume. Misspellings and typos can be a negative point on a resume.Â
- Do consider to make your resume on a page-Since recruiters or managers of your internship/job might have limited attention spans or your resume, it is ideal to make a one-page resume.
- Don’t lie on your resume. You don’t have to try to make yourself into something you are not.Â
- Don’t make things too complicated– Instead of explaining your work in a complex and fancy way, it is better to list your achievements and experience by bullets with your experience title and position.Â
- Don’t use personal pronouns such as I, my, me in your resume.Â
Cover Letter Tips? DOs & DON’Ts
- Do state how you can meet employer’s needs and contribute to the firm. Â
- Do write a cover letter that is specific to you.– Focus on answering the question “Why should I hire you?”
- Do keep your cover letter no more than a page.
- Do use simple language and clear sentence structure. – Delete unnecessary words and sentences.Â
- Don’t be negative in your cover letter.
- Don’t reuse your resume.
- Don’t forget to sign the letter.– Tip! Blue ink is preferable.