a Reality - Tarleton State University

Handbook 

2013-2014 

Are you on track 

for success? 

Page 5 

Check out the 

2013-2014 

Calendar of Events 

Page 6-7 

“I HATE my major!” 

Tips for dealing with a 

major you hate 

Page 9 

Think you don’t 

have what it takes? 

Learn about the 

importance of 

Transferable Skills 

Page 15 

Tips for 

Writing a 

Winning Résumé 

Page 16 

Thank you to our 2013-2014 

employer partners: 

“Thank you!” 

How to write a thank 

you letter that will help 

you land the job 

Page 22 

Job Fair 

Networking Tips 

Page 28 

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Career serviCes is here to help you 

prepare for a successful career and life. Our services are beneficial from 

your freshman year on through graduate school. At Career Services, 

the gates are always open as we provide services free to alumni, too. We 

hope you find this resource helpful, but if you need additional information, 

please give us a call or come by! 

alana hEfnEr, Director 

Oversees the operation and functions of the 

office and department of Career Services. 

Supervises and evaluates Career Services staff. 

Conducts business etiquette dinners, class 

presentations, and mock interviews. Provides 

career counseling and résumé critiques. 

Table of 

ConTenTs 

Career Services Staff and Hours .......................1 

Code of Conduct/Cancellation Procedures .......2 

4 year Plan for Success ....................................4 

Office of Student Judicial Affairs 

I am a Tarleton Texan! I do not cheat! 

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Resources + Services + Spaces 

Caris ThETford, 

Assistant Director 

Oversees the Texan Shadow program, 

supervises career counseling interns, conducts 

class presentations, mock interviews, résumé 

critiques, business etiquette dinners and 

provides career counseling. 

Fall 2013 Calendar ............................................6 

Spring 2014 Calendar .......................................7 

Explore Opportunities .......................................8 

I Hate My Major, Now What? ............................9 

Is the Résumé Dead .......................................11 

Is an Internship Right for You? ........................12 

Box -T 0675 254/968-9080 

Stephenville, TX 76402 Fax 254/968-9735 

www.tarleton.edu/STULIFE/judicial/index.html 

‘Choices and Consequences’ 

Hours of Operation 

Monday - Thursday: 6 am to 11 pm 

Friday: 6 am to 8 pm 

Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm 

Sunday: 1 pm to 11 pm 

Holiday and summer hours, along with additional changes, 

will be updated on our web site as they occur. 

Recreational Sports is proud to be a part of the Division of Student Life 

facebook.com/TarletonRec @tarletonRec 

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY 

www.tarleton.edu/library 

(254) 968-9249 

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Online Anytime + Open Early, Late & Weekends 

2013 Southwest Region Men and Women 

Team Champions 

Career Development Coordinator 

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Oversees Career Services resources and events offered at Tarleton 

Rodeo Coach-Mark Eakin 

Satellite campuses. Conducts 

Rodeo 

class 

Coach-Mark 

presentations, 

Eakin 

résumé critiques, 

Resources + Services + Spaces 

business etiquette dinners, Assistant mock interviews, Coach-Tibba and Smith workshops. 

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TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY 

www.tarleton.edu/library 

(254) 968-9249 

Assistant Coach-Tibba Smith 

Box T-0640 

Stephenville Texas 76402 

254-968-9187 


Online Anytime + Open Early, Late & Weekends 




Box T-0640 


254-968-9187 



Box T-0640 


254-968-9187 





sTEphEnvillE offiCE Box T-0640 TSC 218 | (254) 968-9078 

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Stephenville Texas 76402 

Special arrangements may be made 254-968-9187 for after hours appointments. 

saTElliTE offiCEs (817) 732-7330 


www.tarleton.edu/careers 

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KarEn Bills, 

Administrative Assistant III 

Coordinates all job fairs, schedules oncampus 

interviews, and manages the 

office and fiscal accounts. 

Program Specialist 

Supervises and selects student employees, Marketing Intern, and 


Employer Recruitment & Promotions Intern. Liaison for marketing 

projects. Conducts class presentations, résumé critiques, mock 

interviews, and workshops. 

5 Types of Transferrable Skills ........................15 

Résumé Overview and Tips.............................16 

Strong Action Words for the Résumé ..............17 

Chronological Résumé Samples .....................18 

Functional Résumé Samples ...........................19 

Combination Résumé Samples .......................20 

Curriculum Vitae .............................................21 

References/Thank You Note ............................22 

The Cover Letter .............................................23 

Dress to Impress ............................................24 

Dining Etiquette Tips ......................................25 

Job Fair Networking .......................................28 

Become a Super Staffer ..................................31 

Hire A Texan ...................................................31 

Interviewing Infographic..................................32 

Practice Interview Questions ..........................33 

What to Ask the Company/ .............................34 

Salary Negotiations 

What’s Next? ..................................................36

Code of Conduct/ Cancellation Procedures 

The following procedures are provided as a basis for ethical conduct to protect you and employers. The reputations of the 

Career Services Center and Tarleton State University are at stake with employers when a student displays unprofessional 

behavior. This can also result in the loss of the recruiting opportunities for future students. 

Not adhering to the no show/cancellation procedures may result in a loss of privileges. If you have questions about 

the Code of Conduct or wish to make an appeal, please contact Alana Hefner, Director of Career Services at 

(254) 968-9078 or hefner@tarleton.edu. 

Code Of Conduct 

Any communication (written or verbal) perceived by Tarleton staff or faculty as demeaning, threatening, derogatory 

or inflammatory from a student/alumni may result in a loss of privileges and services provided by the Career 

Services Center and possibly referral to judicial affairs. All instances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 

No Show and Cancellation Procedures 

When you sign up for an On-Campus Interview, Mock Interview, Texan Shadow, Business Etiquette Dinner, Résumé 

Assistance, Career Counseling or Job Search Consultation, you are making a commitment and are expected to attend 

or cancel within the time frames outlined below. 

on Campus interview 

If you fail to appear without canceling before 12 pm (noon) the day before an interview date, you will be considered 

a no show. You will need to write a letter/email of apology to the company recruiter within 2 working days of the 

missed interview and submit a copy to Karen Bills at bills@tarleton.edu. Contact Karen Bills at 968-9078 to obtain the 

employer’s address. 

Mock interview 

If you fail to appear without canceling before 12 pm (noon) the day before an interview date, you will be considered 

a no show. You must contact your instructor for permission to reschedule and ask the instructor to contact Career 

Services for confirmation to reschedule your interview. You will also need to write a letter/email of apology to the 

mock interviewer within 2 working days of the missed interview and submit a copy to Karen Bills at bills@tarleton.edu. 

Contact Karen Bills at 968-9078 to obtain the employer’s address. 

Texan shadow 

The time and energy that it takes to build a working relationship with an employer can easily be hampered or 

destroyed with only one student failing to show for his or her Texan Shadow appointment. Therefore, if you do not 

attend a pre-arranged Texan Shadow, you will not be allowed to participate in the program again. 

Business Etiquette dinner 

Failing to appear or cancel before 12 pm (noon) the day before will result in forfeiture of the $25 registration fee. 

Students who are more than 20 minutes late will not be permitted entrance to the event and will forfeit the $25 

registration fee. 

résumé assistance, Career Counseling, Job search Consultation 

If you fail to appear without canceling before 12 pm (noon) the day before your appointment time you will be 

considered a no show. You may be subject to approval by the director of Career Services before arranging other 

appointments. Repeat offenders may be blocked from participating in programs and events at the discretion of the 

Career Services director. 

accurate representation procedure 

Always provide accurate information on your résumé and job applications. Do not falsify work experience, GPA, dates, 

qualifications, etc. 

If your appointment is for Monday or after a holiday and you need to cancel, 

call and leave a message over the weekend/holiday and state the time of your call. 

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• Familiarize yourself with the 

Career Services Center, Room 

218 in the Thompson Student 

Center. 

• Claim HireATexan account. 

• Check out part-time jobs. 

• Undecided about major? 

• MyPlan and Career Counseling 

• Attend job fairs to explore 

career opportunities. 

• Participate in Texan Shadow 

program. 

• Explore all internship 

opportunities. 

sUMMEr vaCaTion 

• Get a summer job in the field 

you are considering. 

• Develop a strong work ethic. 

CarEEr ExploraTion and invEsTigaTion 

• Explore career opportunities 

and choose a major. 

• Participate in Texan Shadow 

program. 

• Begin to build your résumé. 

• Consider career-related 

activities (i.e. summer jobs, 

part-time jobs, job fairs, 

volunteer work, internships, 

and student organizations). 

gaining CarEEr ExpEriEnCEs 

• Continue to explore career 

opportunities related to your 

major. 

• Inventory skills and abilities. 

• Plan job search campaign. 

• Post your résumé online in 

HireATexan. 

• Begin evaluating your 

postgraduate choices (graduate 

school or employment). 

• Attend career development 

workshops and develop 

networking opportunities. 

• Schedule FREE mock interviews and 

Business Etiquette Dinners ($25). 

• Gain maturity and an 

understanding of how to work 

with other people. 


• Get a summer job related to the 

career you are pursuing. 

• Establish professional references. 

• Develop computer and jobrelated 

skills. 

• Gain knowledge of the workplace. 


• Continue to develop 

computer and job-related skills. 

• Conduct informational 

interviews. 

JoB sEarCh and TransiTion inTo WorKplaCE 

• Make an appointment with a 

career counselor to ensure 

your job search skills are 

polished. 

• Assume responsibility for 

finding employment. 

• Execute job search campaign. 

• Update résumé(s). 

• Make a list of potential 

employers, research 

companies, network, and 

interview. 

• Attend job fairs and schedule 

interviews with employers. 

• Develop professional online 

profiles and portfolios. 

• Create an online video résumé 

profile. 

Are you on track 

for success? 

This list is designed to help you see if you are on track for your job or internship search and give you ideas about things to 

do. Read each statement and tally the items that you’ve done. Add up your check marks at the end for your total score. 

do YoU KnoW 

YoUrsElf? 

I can communicate my career goals. 

I can explain why I chose my major. 

I can describe my three greatest strengths and give 

examples to support each. 

I can describe three weaknesses and explain how I have, 

or am actively working to, overcome them. 

I can list at least five of my job-related skills and abilities 

with examples to support each. 

For each of my most important job related experiences, 

I can list: five things I did, five things I learned and 

contributions and accomplishments I made. 

do YoU KnoW 

YoUr nEEds? 

I have identified my immediate job needs. 

I have considered whether I am willing to relocate and, if 

so, to which region(s) I am open. 

I have evaluated how flexible I am concerning my work 

schedule, how many hours I may have to work and 

whether it may vary within a year or change over time. 

I have calculated how much I need to earn, taking into 

account expenses such as rent, utilities, transportation, 

food, phone, clothing, entertainment, insurance, college 

loans and furniture. 

I have considered various types of benefits such as 

medical, dental, retirement, profit sharing and vacation 

and determined what I need and what is important to me. 

idEa 

Incorporate the items you 

didn’t check into your job or 

internship search. 

do YoU KnoW 

EMploYErs? 

I have researched at least three fields of employment. 

I can name at least five position titles for which I 

might apply. 

I have developed a list of contacts for networking. 

In the past month, I have talked to at least three 

people who are employed in fields of my interest with 

the purpose of learning more about what they do. 

I have filed applications with at least five employers 

in the past month. 

I have established a Hire A Texan account with Career 

Services. 

I have prepared a résumé which has been reviewed 

by Career Services staff. 

I have asked many people including those within 

hiring organizations for feedback on my résumé. 

When I apply to an employer, I try to address my 

letter to a specific person. 

I am familiar with the organizational structure, 

services and products of the employers to which I am 

applying. 

I know the questions employers are likely to ask in 

interviews. 

I can clearly state answers to common interview 

questions. 

I can clearly state why I am interested in working for 

each employer to which I am applying. 

I have practiced interviewing with Career Services. 

Total Score 

You are on track for success. 

Keep up the good work! 

20-25 

10-19 

You are doing pretty well. You may want 

to discuss your search with a Career 

Services staff member. 

Come by Career Services to discuss 

your job search. 

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Group Event 

oCToBEr sEpTEMBEr 

novEMBEr 

fall 2013 

5 AS&D Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services. 

17 COBA Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services. 

19 Video Résumé Presentation (Cornerstone) 5:00pm TSC 219 

26 Presentation: 12:15-12:50pm TSC 218 

What NOT To Wear for a Job Fair 

26 Business Etiquette Dinner 6:00-8:00pm DH 218 

8 Pre-Job Fair Breakfast Mixer 8:00-9:00am TSC 219/Foyer 

8 Fall Job Fair 9:00am-1:00pm Ballrooms 

8 Job Fair Business Etiquette Dinner 12:00-2:00pm DH 218 

(LUNCH - mix & mingle with CS Sponsors) 

10 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services. 

16 College of Science & Technology Job Fair 9:00am-1:00pm TSC Ballrooms 


29 Résumé Clinic 4:00-6:00pm TSC 218 


TBA Exploring Majors Expo 


13 Hire A Texan Clinic & Demo 12:15-12:50pm Library Training Center, 

Rm 132 

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13 Business Etiquette Dinner (LUNCH) 12:00-2:00pm DH 218 



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6 COBA Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services. 

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19 Video Résumé Presentation (Cornerstone) 5:00-6:00pm TSC 219 

25 Presentation: 12:15-12:50 TSC 27 

What NOT To Wear to a Job Fair 


5 Pre-Job Fair Breakfast Mixer 8:00-9:00am TSC 219/Foyer 

5 Spring Job Fair 9:00am-1:00pm Ballrooms 

5 Job Fair Business Etiquette Dinner 12:00-2:00pm DH 218 

(LUNCH - mix & mingle with CS Sponsors) 






1 Business Etiquette Dinner (LUNCH) 12:00-2:00pm DH 218 


9 Teacher Job Fair Employer Panel 9:00-10:00am TSC 27 

9 Teacher Job Fair 10:00am-12:00pm Ballrooms 



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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS 

Mock Interviews 

Contact Career Services for a 30-minute interview 

session and receive constructive feedback to build your 

confidence and polish your skills. This is a great avenue 

for making connections with a professional interviewer in 

your field of study. Don’t forget to bring your résumé and 

dress professionally. 

Business Etiquette Dinners 

Be prepared for that lunch or dinner interview with confidence. 

Employers want to see you in social situations to see how you 

conduct yourself, particularly if the job you desire requires a certain 

standard of conduct with clients and superiors. On a practical level, 

interviews that last for several hours extend through mealtimes, 

and the employer is gracious to host you for breakfast, lunch and/ 

or dinner. The meal is a time to visit and interact, and this is always 

more important than the function of eating. Spend a delightful 

evening of fun mixed with learning as you hone your social skills at 

the “mocktail” gathering before sitting down to a four-course meal. 

Résumé Clinics 

Does your résumé need “healing”? If you have a résumé 

already prepared and you feel as though it needs a bit of 

work, drop by Career Services for résumé resuscitation. Watch 

your email for announcements about clinic dates and times. If 

you cannot attend a résumé clinic, stop by our office to sign 

up for an appointment with one of our staff members. 

Workshops 

Throughout the year Career Services will offer several 

opportunities to attend career workshops, with topics 

ranging from navigating Hire A Texan to professional dress 

and more. Check out the dates for these clinics and be sure 

to attend. 

A FULL DESCRIPTION OF ALL EVENTS CAN BE FOUND AT 

www.tarleton.edu/careers 

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The cost of this event is $25. 

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EXPlOREOPPORTuNITIES! 

The best way to learn more about your interests and to discover new opportunities for your future career is to explore! 

At Career Services, we provide many avenues for career exploration. Check out the opportunities below! 

TExan shadoW 

Get first-hand experience “shadowing” a professional 

in the field of your choice. Simply complete the online 

application, determine your areas of interest, decide how 

far you are willing to travel, and leave the rest up to us! 

Submit applications early – spots are limited! 

www.tarleton.edu/careers/Students/ 

texanshadowstudentsoverview.html 

50+ 

Number of successful job 

shadow matches made 

each semester! 

CarEEr CoUnsEling 

If you are still deciding on a major or have questions about your current major or career path, the staff at Career Services 

is eager to assist you. Career Services offers a variety of services and resources to enable you to make an informed major/ 

career decision as a freshman, alumni, or anywhere in between. 

“ 

Selecting a major 

and determining a career 

path can be difficult and 

often confusing. ” 

80% 

Percent of freshmen who 

say they are uncertain 

about their major. 

CarEEr liBrarY 

DiD 

YoU 

KnoW? 

Education 

Medical 

Technology 

Agriculture 

Event 

Management 

Sales 

Accounting 

And MORE! 

Each Tarleton student can access four career assessments FREE. Call us for 

your FREE access code and visit myplan.com or follow the links on our website. 

MyPlan can help you explore your career personality, values, skills, and interests 

and provides career suggestions based on your assessment answers. Once 

you have completed the assessments, call Career Services to make a Career 

Counseling appointment. 

100+ 

Tarleton State University 

offers more than 

100 majors! 

Career Services has a resource library with over 200 current resources to assist with career 

exploration. These resources may be checked out for a two-week period. The Career Services 

website has web-based resources including “What Can I Do With This Degree?” Check it out! 

Industries our 

students have shadowed: 

I HATE 

MY MAJOR. 

Now what? 

“ 

If you are undecided about 

your future (as indeed every 

sensible person should be) 

YoU arE 

noT alonE! 

Students seeking career counseling in 

spring 2013 considering a major change. 

Students in the fall 2008 freshman class 

who changed majors to date. 

Students in the fall 2009 freshman class 

who changed majors to date. 

(source: Texan Facts, Tarleton State University) 

MaJor=CarEEr 

Your major is a foundation for your career, which 

can go many possible directions after graduation. 

44% 

48% 

49% 

Here are some real-life examples from TSU students 

who obtained a major in one area, but work in another: 

Degree Employment Path 

don’t call yourself undecided, 

call yourself open-minded. 

” 

– John D. Krumboltz 

English Counseling Obtained grad degree after working in non-profit 

Psychology Sales Had a connection with the company 

Manufacturing Entrepreneur Co-owns business; primarily responsible for 

Engineering 

HR & accounting tasks. 

Education Industrial Safety Began working in manufacturing within a few 

years of graduating 

Want to make a change? 

Career Services has tools to help. Give us a call! 

? 

In your final semester? Have 

your degree? Remember, your 

degree does not equal your 

career. Here are some options 

to consider: 

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Change 

ExplorE 

Network with people from a 

variety of backgrounds through: 

• Job Fairs 

• LinkedIn 

• Job Shadow 

• Ask questions, read, observe. 

TrY anoThEr fiEld 

Experience an area of interest 

with little risk through: 

• Volunteering 

• Internships 


add 

Your major is just the beginning 

of your education. Consider 

expanding it by adding a: 

• Minor 

• Certification 

• Emphasis 

• Membership in a professional 

organization 

non-TradiTional 

JoB 

Consider expanding your 

cultural awareness, learning 

a language, making global 

contacts, and boosting your 

experience through options 

such as: 

• Peace Corps 

• Americorps 

• Military 

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Is the Résumé DEAD? 

Not entirely, but it is certainly changing. A traditional résumé is still a staple for most job applicants, and expected by 

most companies. BUT, companies often look for more than just a résumé . One New York venture capital firm no longer 

accepts résumés, but instead wants to see applicants’ “web presence” – things like a blog, twitter feed and video 

résumé. Most companies still DO want to see a résumé but are also using the Internet to look at Facebook pages, mining 

through LinkedIn for job candidates, looking at your blogs, twitter feeds, e-portfolios, etc. A professional online presence 

is no longer something you might want to consider – it is something you SHOULD have! 

here are a few easy, frEE tools to get you started: 

vidEo résUMés 

Get “in front” of the employer before you are physically in front of her/him. 

• Tell an employer your strengths 

• Show your personality 

• Send a link to your VR in an email 

• Post the link on your LinkedIn page, include in your e-portfolio, etc. 

This technology is FREE to you thanks to a partnership with 

E-porTfolios 

SHOW your experience with a webpage 

showcasing your talents. Include a professional 

photo, and any information that promotes you. 

• Photos of projects, volunteer work, etc. 

• Links to writing samples 

• Feedback from coworkers, employers, and/ 

or those who have benefited from your work 

• Journaling / blog 

• Your résumé and references 

• Other samples of your work 

soCial nETWorKs 

You probably know how to use this. 

At least for catching up with friends, sharing photos, 

and maybe “checking up” on people of interest? 

guess what? Employers 

use it to “check up” on people, too! 

Take down questionable photos and 

comments, and keep the content clean! 

do you know how to use this? 

Linkedin.com: Think of it like Facebook for professionals. Post a professional photo, 

educational information, and experience (very much like an online résumé !) 

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WhY CoMplETE 

an inTErnship? 

• Explore your career interests 

• Gain greater mastery of career-related skills and 

knowledge 

• Increase your professional confidence 

• Acquire relevant experience for your résumé 

• Network with professionals in your field 

• Increase your chances of landing a job in your field 

hoW Can YoU find 

an inTErnship? 

• Narrow down your interests to focus on one aspect of 

your career field 

• Network with professors, advisor, family, friends, etc. 

• Use Internet job search tools like Hire A Texan 

• Contact companies you are interested in directly 

• Attend campus job fairs 

• Participate in a job shadow 

72% 

63% 55% 

Employers who prefer 

to hire candidates with 

relevant work experience 

Paid interns who 

were offered a job 

NACE, College Class of 2012 Survey 

Class of 2012 

graduates who have 

internship experience 

Is an Internship 

right for you? 

decide if it 

meets your 

career goals. 

Consider the 

location; how far 

are you willing 

to travel? 

decide if the 

required hours 

will work for 

your schedule. 

find out if the 

position is paid; 

can you afford to 

work without pay? 

determine if the 

internship will 

count for course 

credit? 

YoUr inTErnship MighT CoUnT as 

an appliEd lEarning ExpEriEnCE! 

how a.l.E.s work 

• Complete an applied learning experience 

• Write a reflection paper and submit an artifact 

documenting the experience to your online portfolio 

• Your work is graded by the experience supervisor and 

credit is given 

participation benefits 

• Online portfolio to use when applying for jobs or 

graduate schools 

• Graduate with special recognition for completing at 

least 3 experiences in 2 different areas 

• Some applied learning experiences can be completed 

for course credit 

for more information, 

please visit www.tarleton.edu/real. 


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5 TYPES OF 

TRANSFERAblE SkIllS 

As you begin searching for jobs and internships, know your skills! You have developed and refined skills through coursework, 

extracurricular activities and life experiences. These skills are called “transferable” skills because you use them in many 

occupations, regardless of the type of work and can “transfer” them from one type of work to another. 

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Communication 

Employers consistently rank 

Communication as the top skill 

they are seeking in candidates. 

• Speaking effectively 

• Writing concisely 

• Listening attentively 

• Expressing ideas 

• Facilitating group 

discussion 

• Providing appropriate 

feedback 

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3Work 

Survival 

• Negotiating 

• Perceiving nonverbal 

messages 

• Persuading 

• Reporting information 

• Describing feelings 

• Interviewing 

• Editing 

4Human 

Relations 

Research 

and Planning 

• Forecasting, predicting 

• Creating ideas 

• Identifying problems 

• Imagining alternatives 

• Identifying resources 

• Gathering information 

• Solving problems 

• Setting goals 

• Extracting information 

• Defining needs 

• Analyzing 

• Developing evaluation 

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For employment opportunities, contact: 

District Manager Wes Chapman 

Email: wchapman@fastenal.com 

• Implementing 

decisions 

• Enforcing policies 

• Being punctual 

• Managing time 

• Attending to detail 

• Meeting goals 

5 

• 

• Accepting 

responsibility 

• Setting and meeting 

deadlines 

• Organizing 

• Making decisions 

5Organization, 

Management 

and 

leadership 

• Developing rapport 

• Being sensitive 

• Listening 

• Conveying feelings 

• Providing support for 

others 

• Motivating 

• Sharing credit 

Initiating new ideas 

• Handling details 

• Coordinating tasks 

• Managing groups 

• Delegating 

responsibility 

• Teaching 

• Coaching 

• Representing others 

• Delegating with 

respect 

• Counseling 

• Cooperating 

• Perceiving feelings, 

situations 

• Asserting 

• Counseling 

• Promoting change 

• Selling ideas or 

products 

• Making decisions with 

others 

• Managing conflict 

14 Information from The University of Minnesota Duluth Career Services Department www.d.umn.edu/careers/handbook/transferable.html 

Center for Hire Education 

15

RéSuMé OvERvIEW & TIPS 

sTrong aCTion Words for ThE résUMé 

The first impression is a lasting one, and often the first impression of yourself to potential employers is your résumé. 

You don’t have a second chance to make a first impression! 

Your résumé is a summary of skills and experiences related to the position you are seeking. It is NOT a summary of ALL 

skills and experiences. We’ve provided tips to get you started: 

ChoosE a sTYlE 

The Chronological résumé (p.18) presents 

your education and work experience in a straightforward, 

REVERSE chronological order. It is effective if your work is 

relevant to your objective. 

The functional résumé (p.19) concentrates 

on your qualifications that relate to the skills necessary to 

perform the desired job. This style is effective if your work 

experience is NOT closely related to your objective. 

The Combination résumé (p.20) uses 

both previous styles. The skills or qualifications section 

identifies your skills in relation to your job or career 

objective. This format grabs the reader’s attention early. 

idEnTifY YoUr 

rElEvanT ExpEriEnCE 

Remember to include skills and experiences that you 

developed in a variety of ways; don’t just focus on work 

experience alone. Types of experience to consider include: 

• Work 

• Internships –paid or unpaid 

• Class assignments 

• Group projects 

• Volunteer work 

• Campus organizations 


noTe 

We’ve included major-specific résumé 

examples on the following pages, but don’t 

feel like your format should be limited to the 

résumé-style we chose. Make your résumé 

the best representation of you possible. 

sEll YoUrsElf 

• Insert bullets 

• Resist the urge to list your job duties. Instead, use 

strong action words (p.17) to describe your skills set 

• Use the correct tense 

• Rank order the information by importance to objective 

• Showcase your accomplishments, skills, and abilities 

• Keep your descriptions specific and concise 

• Emphasize leadership, problem-solving, organization, 

communication, ingenuity, teamwork, and promotions 

• Use numbers, percentages and details 

paY aTTEnTion To forMaT 

• Be consistent 

• Centered or left-handed headings for any of 

the formats 

• Capitalization, underlining, boldface, 

and/or indentation 

• Balance the material on the page 

• Familiarize yourself with the standards and practices for 

your industry and employer 

• Research to find out whether the industry expectations 

are a one-page résumé, or a longer résumé 

finaliZE 

• Double check for spelling, typographical, and 

grammatical errors and have another person check your 

résumé; don’t rely solely on a computer “spell-check” 

program 

• Use 20# bond paper, and purchase additional paper for 

the cover letter 

• White, off-white, cream, tan, and pale gray are 

accepted colors for most areas 

• Pastels are not recommended 

• Creative fields such as advertising, graphic design or 

performing arts have more leeway in using a variety of 

colors and formats, while other fields require a standard, 

conservative résumé 

research skills 

analyzed 

assembled 

built 

charted 

classified 

collected 

computed 

correlated 

created 

defined 

designed 

detected 

determined 

developed 

devised 

diagnosed 

disproved 

dissected 

engineered 

evaluated 

examined 

explored 

fabricated 

integrated 

investigated 

mapped 

measured 

monitored 

operated 

photographed 

prepared 

proved 

recorded 

repaired 

sorted 

tested 

Computer skills 

calculated 

complied 

de-bugged 

installed 

maintained 

modeled 

modified 

processed 

programmed 

systematized 

upgraded 

wrote(code) 

Communication 

Remember, we can help! Make an 

skills 

appointment or attend a résumé 

clinic for help/feedback. 

advertised 

Teamwork skills Consulting skills 

arbitrated 

assisted 

advised 

co-authored collaborated assessed 

maintained 

revised 


composed 

displayed 

edited 

illustrated 

informed 

interviewed 

marketed 

mediated 

negotiated 

performed 

persuaded 

prepared 

presented 

promoted 

publicized 

reviewed 

sold 

solicited 

spoke 

submitted 

translated 

wrote 

data/financial 

skills 

administered 

adjusted 

allocated 

analyzed 

appraised 

assessed 

audited 

balanced 

budgeted 

calculated 

computed 

conserved 

corrected 

determined 

developed 

estimated 

forecasted 

managed 

marketed 

measured 

planned 

prepared 

programmed 

projected 

reconciled 

reduced 

researched 

retrieved 

delivered 

facilitated 

helped 

participated 

recruited 

referred 

served 

shared 

supported 

project 

Management 

skills 

budgeted 

conducted 

coordinated 

delegated 

directed 

headed 

implemented 

managed 

motivated 

organized 

oversaw 

planned 

proposed 

ran 

reconciled 

scheduled 

selected 

supervised 

Teaching skills 

advised 

coached 

counseled 

demonstrated 

developed 

dramatized 

encouraged 

evaluated 

explained 

graded 

guided 

informed 

instructed 

lectured 

presented 

stimulated 

summarized 

taught 

trained 

tutored 

audited 

estimated 

inspected 

judged 

predicted 

recommended 

reviewed 

tested 

verified 

accomplishment 

accelerated 

achieved 

attained 

boosted 

completed 

conserved 

consolidated 

corrected 

discovered 

distributed 

doubled 

exceeded(goals) 

expedited 

founded 

improved 

increased 

initiated 

launched 

modified 

obtained 

reduced(problems) 

resolved 

revitalized 

spear-headed 

stream-lined 

succeeded 

unified 

organizational 

skills 

approved 

arranged 

catalogued 

categorized 

charted 

classified 

coded 

collected 

compiled 

corresponded 

distributed 

executed 

generated 

incorporated 

inspected 

monitored 

obtained 

operated 

ordered 

organized 

prepared 

processed 

purchased 

recorded 

registered 

reserved 

responded 

reviewed 

routed 

scheduled 

screened 

submitted 

supplied 

standardized 

systematized 

updated 

validated 

verified 

Creative skills 

acted 

adapted 

began 

combined 

composed 

conceptualized 

condensed 

created 

customized 

designed 

developed 

directed 

displayed 

drew 

entertained 

established 

fashioned 

formulated 

founded 

illustrated 

initiated 

instituted 

integrated 

introduced 

invented 

modeled 

modified 

originated 

performed 

photographed 

planned 

revitalized 

shaped 

solved 

leadership 

skills 

administered 

analyzed 

appointed 

approved 

assigned 

authorized 

chaired 

consolidated 

controlled 

coordinated 

delegated 

developed 

directed 

eliminated 

emphasized 

enforced 

enhanced 

established 

executed 

generated 

hosted 

improved 

incorporated 

increased 

initiated 

managed 

merged 

motivated 

organized 

planned 

previewed 

prioritized 

produced 

scheduled 

selected 

strengthened 

supervised

The Chronological 

résumé is best if you are staying in 

the same field or have training/experience related to 

the objective. 

Tips 

• The proper spelling is singular (Bachelor) as opposed 

to plural (Bachelors). 

• Use strong action words and details such as numbers 

and percentages for communicating your skills as 

opposed to listing your job duties. 

• To maximize space, decrease margins to .5”. 

• Use short descriptions and bulleted items so the 

reader can easily scan. 

• Keep your résumé relevant to the position you’re 

applying for. Separate Related Experience and Other 

Experience. Remember, your résumé might look 

different for each position you apply for. 

Anita Job 

123 Graham St. (254)968-9999 

Stephenville, TX 76402 

anita.job@go.tarleton.edu 

OBJECTIVE Middle School Science Teacher 

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, 

Middle School Science with English as Second Language, May 2014 

Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX 

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 

Box T-0550 


JOHNNY TARLETON 

FIELD OF INTEREST 

Swine Production 

EDUCATION 

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a Minor in Biology, May 2014 


Overall GPA: 3.52, Major GPA: 3.91 

RELATED COURSES 

Swine Production 

Biochemistry 

Physiology of Reproduction 

Animal Nutrition 

(254) 968-9078 

careers@tarleton.edu 

RESEARCH 

Animal Science Research Project, Jan 2012-May 2012 

Department of Animal Science, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX 

Measured the performance of 50 piglets being fed creep feed at various intervals during 

lactation as well as sow performance 

Collected piglets’ weights at 4 different intervals 

Measured creep feed consumption daily 

RELATED EXPERIENCE 

Student Assistant, Aug 2013-Present 

Department of Animal Science, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX 

Co-teach swine and beef cattle labsConduct research for swine production project 

Assist departmental staff in class preparations 

Intern, Jan 2013-Aug 2013 

Texas Farm, LLC, Perryton, TX 

Assisted with Artificial Insemination, heat and pregnancy detection in swine 

Examined semen for quality and extended semen 

Assisted with feeding and general care of 30,000+ herd 

Observed farm professionals and provided assistance when necessary 

OTHER EXPERIENCE 

Student Worker, Tarleton State University Library, Stephenville, TX, Jan 2010-Aug 2012 

Ranch Hand, Lazy P Ranch, Lipan, TX; Aug 2008-Dec 2010 

Lifeguard, City of Stephenville Parks & Rec Department, Stephenville, TX; May 2007-Aug 2007 

ACTIVITIES/HONORS 

Member, Collegiate FFA, Tarleton State University, 2011-Present 

Vice President, Alpha Zeta, Agricultural Honor Society, Aug 2012-Aug 2013 

The functional 

résumé focuses on your skills and 

experience, rather than on your chronological work 

history. It is typically used by job seekers who: 

a.) don’t have a lot of work experience, but have 

developed skills through participation in organizations, 

volunteer work etc. b.) are changing careers c.) who 

have gaps in their employment history. 

Tips 

• Add “Pursuing” before Bachelor if graduation date is 

more than a calendar year away. 

• List jobs in reverse chronological order. 

• List all degrees in consistent format. Do not include 

transfer schools if a degree was not granted. 

• Be consistent with spacing, bolding and punctuation. 

Use bullets for emphasis. 

• Highlight relevant skills and list in order of importance 

to support career objective. 

• Courses should be listed in order of importance to 

support career objective. 

• Make certain the font style is the same throughout the 

résumé. Font size can vary some, no greater than 12 

and no smaller than 10. 

OSCAR P. TARLETON 

254.592.0000 | 1000 N Tarleton St., Stephenville, TX 76401 

oscar.tarleton@go.tarleton.edu | www.oscarptarleton.com 

Education 

Bachelor of Fine Art in Studio Art Tarleton State University, Expected May 2014 

Emphasis in Digital Media 

Minor in Technical Writing 

Summary of Qualifications 

Adept with multiple design and web tools including Adobe Products, HTML, and Javascript 

 

 

 

Experience in graphic design including print and online media 

Exceptional written and oral communication skills 

Creative, innovative thinker; proficient with current technology, develop new concepts, and approach problems 

with a unique perspective 

Experience 

Design 

Designed promotional materials for Tarleton’s 2013 Black History Month events including posters , emails, and 

newspaper advertisements 

Created images used to promote Tarleton’s Spring 2012 Student Artwork Showcase 

First place, Digital Media category, Communication Arts Typography Competition, 2012 

Web Publishing 

Updated XYZ honor society website, www. xyzhonorsociety.org, including editing text and adding video 

components, live feeds to social media, and secure login for members. 

Designed graphics and page layouts for The J-TAC online student newspaper, serving 10,000 students on four 

campuses 

Writing and Editing 

Over 3 years’ experience writing for The J-TAC student newspaper 

Supervised 2 contributors to The J-TAC’s graphic content including making assignments, critiquing submissions, 

selecting content, and optimizing content for web production 

Reviewed and selected contributions as an editor of Tarleton State University’s Anthology, a collection of poetry, 

prose, and graphic arts. 

Computer Skills 

Adobe InDesign 

Adobe Photoshop 

Adobe Illustrator 

Adobe Premier 

Adobe Dreamweaver 

HTML 

Javascript 

Jquery 

Familiar with Mac and PC Platforms 

Work History 

Digital Editor, The J-TAC, Tarleton State University, September 2013 - present 

Photography Editor, The J-TAC, Tarleton State University, September 2012 – September 2013 

Photographer and Staff Writer, The J-TAC, Tarleton State University, January 2011 – August, 2012 

Artistic Contributor / Designer, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Tarleton State University, 2013 

Student Worker, Tarleton State University English Dept., September 2010 – August, 2012 

CERTIFICATIONS Texas Teacher Certification, Science, Grades 4-8, Expected June 2014 

Texas Teacher Certification, ESL Supplemental, Expected June 2014 

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 

RELATED 

EXPERIENCE 

Student Teaching 

Gilbert Intermediate School, Stephenville, TX, January 2014-Present 

• Plan and teach science lessons for sixth grade classes using inductive 

and cooperative learning strategies 

• Accommodate teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse students 

• Collaborate with other school professionals in regular Response to Intervention 

(RTI) team meetings 

• Interact with parents during parent-teacher conferences 

Field Experience 

Henderson Junior High, Stephenville, TX, August 2013-December 2013 

• Taught hands-on lessons to seventh grade science classes over the scientific 

method 

• Accompanied students on field trip to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 

• Assisted in preparing students for benchmark testing 

Hook Elementary School, Stephenville, TX, January 2012-May 2013 

• Tutored students on an individual basis in science and reading 

• Assisted with classroom management 

Supplemental Instruction Leader 

Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX, January 2011-May 2012 

• Conducted weekly study sessions for college biology and chemistry courses 

• Developed interactive activities to use for remedial teaching of course concepts 

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 

PROFESSIONAL Member, Association of Texas Professional Educators, September 2013-Present 

AFFILIATIONS Member, Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society, December 2012-Present 

Secretary, Tarleton Professional Educators, September 2012-May 2012 

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 

HONORS AND Distinguished Student, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013 

AWARDS Recipient, Charles H. Hale Memorial Scholarship, Spring 2012 

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 

VOLUNTEER Volunteer Youth Leader, First Baptist Church, Stephenville, TX, April 2012-Present 

EXPERIENCE Volunteer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hood County, Granbury, TX, June 2011-July 2011 

OBJECTIVE 

John Tarleton 

116 North Lillian #1234 


(254)968-9078 

john.tarleton@go.tarleton.edu 

Ophthalmology Assistant with an Even Better Physician 

EDUCATION 

Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science December 2014 

Minor in Chemistry 


Member of the Texas A&M University System 

GPA 4.0 

STUDY ABROAD 

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy Summer 2013 

Studied: Biological Sciences 

RELATED COURSES 

Analysis of Biological Principles 

Immunology 

Heredity 

Mammalogy 

Pathogenic Microbiology 

Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 


Lab Assistant, Texas Wonder Laboratory, Fort Worth, TX August 2013- Present 

Prepare and identify nucleic acids, protein isolation and separation by gel filtration, molecular 

modeling and computer analysis of kinetic data 

Operate haemocytometer and conduct microscopic investigation, aseptic technique and bacterial 

isolation and cultivation 

Conduct Cell Breakage, ELISA, immunoassays, spectroscopy, enzyme assays, protein purification, 

gene cloning, gas chromatography, HPLC and microscopy 

Ophthalmology Intern, Dr. Great Physician, Stephenville, TX June 2012- August 2012 

Transcribed 30 patient charts discussing medication and vision prescriptions 

Assisted in fitting new contact lens patients 

Troubleshoot patient challenges 


Packaging Technician, All or Nothing Inc., Granbury, TX March 2010- June 2012 

Cashier, Level’s Food Center, Glen Rose, TX June 2008- March 2009 

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES 

Dean’s List Fall 2013 

Member, Beta Beta Beta Biological Science Honor Society Fall 2011- Present 

Member, American Medical Student Association 

Fall 2012- Present 

Oscar P. Duck 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Address 


Objective 

Your Name 

Management Trainee Program at Verizon Wireless 

Education Pursuing Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, May 2015 


Member of the Texas A&M University System 

Study Abroad Program, Summer 2013 

University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia 

Studied: Global Business Practices 

Related 

Courses Business Correspondence Public Relations 

Corporate Management 

International Management 

Business Ethics 

Business and Professional Speech 

Skills 

Leadership 

Supervised a 6-member crew and coordinated rotational changes 

Promoted to shift leader after only 3 months 

Created and organized Greek Week and recruited organizations to participate 

Chosen by peers to represent university at leadership activities 

Organization/Planning 

Coordinated and organized schedules for 10 employees 

Implemented an effective new procedure for equipment checkout 

Maintained membership database for over 9,000 students and 300 staff 

Phone Number 

Email Address 

Communication 

Corresponded with team members through phone calls, email and personal contact 

Presented material to department head and instructors on global business practices 

Commended for demonstrating effective communication skills with customers 

Work 

History Shift Leader, Tarleton Recreation Sports Center, Stephenville, TX, Jan 2012-Aug 2012 

Waitress, Chili’s Bar and Grill, Stephenville, TX, Aug 2011-Dec 2011 

Activities 

President, Delta Epsilon Iota, Career Services Honor Society, Jan 2013-Present 

Member, Delta Mu Delta, Business Honors Society, Aug 2012-May 2013 

Activities Chair, Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Jan 2012-Aug 2012 

Computer Skills 

MS Office MS Access MS Publisher 

Adobe Photoshop Print Shop Dreamweaver 


The Combination 

résumé lists skills and related 

experience first, followed by employment history. 

Tips 

• Objective should be specific to the position, field 

or industry. 

• List key skills relevant to the position/industry. 

• Only add GPA if 3.0 or above. 

• Describe current position in present tense and 

former positions in past tense. 


1000 N. Tarleton St., Stephenville, TX 76401 ● (254) 592-0000 ● johntarleton@go.tarleton.edu 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 

¥ Experience with PLC ladder logic and HMI programming, process and motion control systems 

¥ Experience in database design and maintenance 

¥ Experience with AutoCAD Inventor, Pro-Engineer, Solid Works, Visual CAD, and Microsoft Office applications 

¥ Exposure to API, ISO, and Six Sigma quality standards 

¥ Exposure to operational management topics including quality management, production planning, manufacturing 

management, and manufacturing systems 

¥ Strong communication and leadership skills 

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technologies December, 2012 

Minor in Computer Information Systems 

Tarleton State University 

RELATED EXPERIENCE: 

Manufacturing Engineer Intern September - December, 2013 

TB Avionic Equipment, Fort Worth, TX 

¥ Troubleshoot equipment failures 

¥ Assist with tooling design, fab aids, jigs and fixtures for assembly 

¥ Update method and operation manual 

¥ Participated in selection team for automation software 

Texan Shadow April, 2011 

Top-Notch Manufacturing, Stephenville, TX 

¥ Spent one day in manufacturing facility learning how the company designs, manufactures, and troubleshoots 

products 

¥ Toured the production floor and observed the use of CNC lathes and vertical and horizontal mills 

¥ Observed troubleshooting of ABB five-axis robotic arm 

¥ Assisted engineering manager in production line layout for workflow analysis. 

President 

Tarleton Society of Engineering Technology, January, 2013 Ð present 

¥ Preside over monthly meetings 

¥ Reach out to manufacturers to schedule factory tours, presentations, guest speakers, networking opportunities 

¥ Research and present innovations in the field of manufacturing 

WhaT is a Curriculum vitae? 

The most noticeable difference between most CVs and most résumés is the length. Entry level résumés are usually limited to a 

page. CVs, however, often run to three or more pages. (Remember, however, that length is not the determinant of a successful 

CV. You should try to present all the relevant information that you possibly can, but you should also try to present it in as concise 

a manner as possible.) A more subtle but equally important distinction is that the goal of a résumé is to construct a professional 

identity, and the goal of a CV is specifically to construct a scholarly identity. Thus, your CV will need to reflect very specifically your 

abilities as a teacher, researcher, and publishing scholar within your discipline. Categories to consider might include: Teaching, 

Research, Publications, Technical/Specialized Skills, Grants, Consulting, etc. 

From the Purdue Online Writing Lab owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/641/01 

hoW is a Cv diffErEnT froM a résUMé? 

The most noticeable difference between most CVs and most résumés is the length. Entry level résumés are usually limited to a 

page. CVs, however, often run to three or more pages. (Remember, however, that length is not the determinant of a successful 

CV. You should try to present all the relevant information that you possibly can, but you should also try to present it in as concise 

a manner as possible.) A more subtle but equally important distinction is that whereas the goal of a résumé is to construct a 

professional identity, the goal of a CV is quite specifically to construct a scholarly identity. Thus, your CV will need to reflect very 

specifically your abilities as a teacher, researcher, and publishing scholar within your discipline. Categories to consider might 

include: Teaching, Research, Publications, Technical/Specialized Skills, Grants, Consulting, etc. 

Your Name 

Street Address 


Phone Number 

E-mail Address 

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES 

Tarleton Society of Engineering Technology, 2010 Ð present 

Member, Delta Chi Fraternity, 2008 Ð present 

Treasurer, 2011; vice president 2012; assist in running monthly meetings, chaired Special Olympics committee to plan 

event for 50 local special-needs adults and children; act as liaison with our National office; manage annual budget 

including tracking all incoming and outgoing transactions, balancing account, and planning for expenditures. 

Distinguished student, 2010, 2011, 2012 

OBJECTIVE 

Pediatrics Internship, Cook ChildrenÕ s Health Care System 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 

¥ Over 3 years of clinical experience in the medical field 

¥ Dedicated to achieve patients, community and hospital goals 

¥ Strong interpersonal skills and supportive team player 

¥ Easily adapts to new concepts and eager to provide quality care 

EDUCATION 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Minor in Psychology, May 2014 

Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX GPA: Overall 3.28; Major 3.4 

RELEVANT COURSES 

Maternal-Newborn Nursing 

Behavioral Health Nursing 

Nursing Pharmacology 

Human Lifespan 

Psychopharmacology 

Nursing Care of Infants and Children 


Nursing Clinicals, September 2011 - Present 

Brownwood Regional Medical Center, Walls Regional Hospital, Weatherford Regional Hospital, Providence 

Hospital, Medical City Dallas, Scottish-Rite Hospital, VA Waco 

¥ Develop and initiate plan of care to meet the needs of every patient 

¥ Provide care for 5 patients in the Psychiatric ward 

¥ Completing preceptorship in the Intensive Care Unit 

¥ Observed multiple surgical procedures in various units 

¥ Deliver medications to patients 

Patient Care Technician, June 2012 Ð January 2013 

Millwood Hospital, Arlington, TX 

¥ Provided inpatient acute care for multiple areas of concern 

¥ Charted and documented up to 5 patientÕ s information daily 

¥ Assisted patients with personal care needs 

¥ Developed individualized treatment plans with multidisciplinary team 

¥ Designed activities for patients to engage specific target behaviors 

NurseÕ s Aid, June 2010 Ð January 2011 

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, TX 

¥ Performed direct patient care 

¥ Assisted nurses with any nursing care needed 

¥ Organized and prepared daily paperwork 

¥ Gained knowledge of various medical equipment and its use 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 

Member, Sigma Theta Tau International, Nursing Honor Society, August 2010-Present 

Recipient, Distinguished Student Award, Tarleton State University, May 2013 

WORK HISTORY 

Technician, Oasis Oil Change, Stephenville, TX, September, 2011-December, 2012 

Student Worker, Career Services, January, 2012 Ð September, 2013 

HIRE A TEXAN 

178 Belknap 


254-965-1216 

hire.atexan@go.tarleton.edu 

OBJECTIVE 

Cardiac Physiology / Personal Training / Fitness Management 

SUMMARY OF SKILLS 

• Over 2 years experience in fitness field 

• Dedicated and driven to meet and exceed expectations 

• Vast knowledge in fitness wellness and clinical setting 

• Strong leadership qualities with ability to achieve successful outcomes 

EDUCATION 

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology May 2014 

Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX (Member of Texas A&M University System) 

GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude 

CERTIFICATIONS 

First Aid/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider 

RESEARCH 

Undergraduate Research 

Department of Kinesiology, Tarleton State University, TX, September 2013- May 2014 

• Administered clinical resting electrocardiograms and collected data from electrocardiograph 

• Organized and interpreted data collected for comparative analysis between 2 populations 


Personal Trainer 

May 2013-Present 

The Fitness Center, Stephenville, TX 

• Design customized one-on-one training programs for clients 

• Provide motivation for individuals to meet their health goals 

• Monitor fitness progress and ensure clients use proper form 

Student Leader August 2012-May 2013 

Recreational Sports Center, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX 

• Selected for leadership position based on merit 

• Coordinated rotational changes and supervised workers 

• Enforced rules and regulations to ensure safety 

Facilitator 

Seasonal 

Rec Kidz Camp, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX 

• Provided educational and physical activities for children ages 6-12 

• Ballet instructor for rock climbing wall 

• Incorporated physical activity and learning in fun manner 

Internship May 2012- June 2012 

Physiology Lab, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX 

• Demonstrated proper technique in administering stress tests 

• Assisted quadriplegics and paraplegics in daily physical therapy 

• Created instructional video demonstrating stress tests in clinical setting 

Field Experience April 2012- May 2012 

Department of Kinesiology, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX 

• Administered fitness gram to local school systems K-8 

• Instructed students on proper form for test measurements 

• Recorded and reported all student data in fitness gram database 


Sales Associate, Cheaper Than Dirt Outdoor Adventures, Fort Worth, TX December 2010-May 2011 

Road Crew, Texas Department of Transportation, Fort Worth, TX Summer 2010 

A. CURRICULUM VITAE 

Box T – 0550 | Stephenville, TX 76402 

careers@tarleton.edu | 254.968.9078 

EDUCATION 

Doctorate of Philosophy in Microbiology, Expected December 2014 

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA 

Dissertation: Regulation or aerobic gene expression in Escheriachia coli 

Advisor: Barrett W.Phillips 

Bachelor of Science in Biology; Minor in Chemistry, May 2010 


HONORS/AFFILIATIONS 

Kappa Beta Theta, Honors Society, 2013 – present 

Cunningham Dissertation Fellowship (Virginia Tech research grant), 2012 – 2013 

American Society for Microbiology, 2011 – present 

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, 2011 – present 

National Institute of Heal Pre-doctoral Fellowship, 2008-2009 

RESEARH INTERESTS 

Regulation of aerobic gene expression 

DNA sequencing and determination of DNA binding domains 

TEACHING INTERESTS 

Undergraduate biology and microbiology courses including microbiology, genetics, and 

microbial genetics 

Graduate microbiology courses 


Research 

Pre-Doctoral Fellow/Ph.D. Research, Department of Biology, Virginia Tech 

Blacksburg, VA, August 2012 – present 

Design and conduct experiments for purification and characterization of the repressor for the 

sn-glycerol 3-phosphate regulon of Escherichia coli K-12 

Identified structure of the glp repressor and determined DNA binding domains 

Research Fellow, National Institutes of Health 

Poolesville, MD, May 2010 – August 2012 

Synthesized and purified hundreds of oligonucleotides 

Sequenced DNA 

Constructed a cosmid library from human blood DNA 

A. CURRICULUM VITAE Page 2 

Research Assistant, Department of Biology, Virginia Tech 

Blacksburg, VA, August 2009 – May 2010 

Performed protein bioassays and prepared tissue cultures 

Assisted with DNA preparations for DNA fingerprinting including isolating DNA and gel 

electrophoresis 

Analyzed data 

Biology Research Technician, Biotech Research Laboratories, Inc. 

Roanoke, VA, June , May 2008 – August 2009 

Digested genomic DNA with restriction enzymes 

Separated digested DNA fragments by electrophoresis through agarose gels and transferring by 

Southern blotting technique 

Prepared buffers, photographed gels, developed autoradiographs 

Teaching 

Laboratory Instructor, Department of Biology, Virginia Tech 

Blacksburg, VA, August 2012 – present 

Taught two laboratory sections for undergraduate introductory Microbiology course 

Teaching Assistant, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Virginia Tech 

Blacksburg, VA, August 2011 – May 2012, August 2012 – May 2013 

Advised undergraduate biochemistry students during office hours 

Graded quizzes and assignments 

PUBLICATIONS 

Doctor, J.B. and T.W. Advisor. Structure of the glp repressor and the determination of DNA in binding 

domans. (in preparation) 

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The reference 

page 

YOUR NAME 

Address 


254-555-1216 

hire.atexan@go.tarleton.edu 

The Cover 

letter 

116 Main Street 


June 8, 20__ 

Tips 

• Your references should go on a 

separate page from your résumé. 

• Use the same heading you use for 

your résumé. 

• Limit to 3-5 references. 

• List references (ie: current or former 

employers, professors, etc.) who can 

address the skill sets you possess 

that are pertinent to the job you’re 

seeking. 

References 

Joe Smith 

Supervisor 

Gaylord Texan 

(800) 555-8637 

j_smith@gaylordtexan.com 


President 

Crystal Lakes Resort 

(512) 555-1234 

jtarleton@clakesresort.com 

Daisy Phillips 

President 

Whitney Chamber of Commerce 

(972) 555-6789 

dphillips@whitneychamber.com 

Tip It is best to have a contact 

name instead of sending it “To Whom 

It May Concern”. If you don’t know the 

contact, call the company/business. 

Mr. Jeffrey Rutledge 

Director of Sales 

Isenhower Corporation 

1431 Downing Lane 

Nashville, TN 37201 

Dear Mr. Rutledge: 

First paragraph: State the reason for writing the letter, specify the position or type of work 

for which you are applying, and indicate from which resource (friend, employment service, 

news media, placement center) you learned of the opening or received his/her/their name. 

Second paragraph: State why you are interested in the position, the company, its products 

or services, and above all, indicate what you can do for the employer. If you are completing 

a degree or are a recent graduate, explain how your academic background qualifies 

you for the position. If you have had some practical work experience, point out specific 

achievements or unique qualifications. Highlight your strengths and achievements and 

state how they suit you for the position. Provide details and explanations that are not found 

on your résumé. Indicate what you can do for the organization. Do not inquire about what 

the organization can offer you. 

• Make sure you ask your references 

before you add them to your reference 

page. Provide them with a copy of 

your résumé for a quick reference. 

Grace Griffith 

Assistant Director 

Life Photography Studio 

(512) 555-1987 

grace_g@lpsphotos.com 

Third paragraph: Refer the reader to the enclosed résumé or employment application that 

summarizes your qualifications, training, experiences, and the like. Assure the employer 

that you are the person for the job. 

Concluding paragraph: Initiate the next follow-up whenever possible, i.e., “I will call 

you…,” “I will be in your city on a certain date and would like to meet…,” “Are you 

recruiting at a school in my area…” Exceptions are newspaper or other ads where you 

cannot identify the person. Indicate your flexibility, repeat a phone number (or add a 

different number where you can be reached during certain hours, if appropriate), and offer 

any assistance necessary to help obtain a speedy response. 

Sincerely yours, 

The Thank You note 

Dear Mr. Grayford, 

Thank you for the opportunity to interview with you on June 24 th 

regarding the Event Planner position with the Chamber of 

Commerce. I am very interested in becoming part of the Chamber 

team and hope the interest is mutual. 

I am enthusiastic about the prospect of joining your organization. As 

we discussed, my experience and passion will perfectly suit the skills 

you are seeking. My willingness and desire to learn would enable me 

to make the transition to a position in your firm with relative ease. 

If you have any questions, please call me at 254-555-1234. I look 

forward to hearing from you. 

Tips 

• You should send a 

thank you note to the 

interviewer promptly after 

the interview takes place. 

• The thank you note 

should be specific and 

remind the interviewer of 

highlights of your skills. 

John L. Doe 

Enclosure 

Sincerely, 

Paisley Phillips 


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WoMEn 

• Wear close-toed shoes 

• Natural looking make up 

• No bulky jewelry 

• Dress modestly (skirt length and blouse coverage) 

• Don’t wear strong scented perfumes or lotions 

MEn 

• Have a fresh haircut 

• Be clean shaven 

• Polish your shoes 

• Don’t wear strong scented colognes or aftershave 

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Dining etiquette 

Need to brush up on your dining etiquette? Join us for a Business Etiquette Dinner (dates listed on page 6-7). Attendance 

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salt and pepper should be 

passed together, even when 

only one is requested. Don’t 

season food before tasting it. 

Bread dish and butter knife 

Tear bread into bite-size pieces 

on the bread plate and butter 

each piece with the butter knife 

just before you eat it. 

place card 

Never switch or 

change seating 

arrangements already 

planned by the host. 

dessert spoon and fork 

When dessert is served with 

both fork and spoon, the 

fork is the pusher and the 

spoon is used for eating. 

WaTEr 

glass 

WinE 

glass 

stemware/glasses 

Glassware is limited to 

four. Wine is poured from 

the right. Do not overfill 

glasses. 

napkin placement 

Once seated, the host 

takes his napkin, then the 

guests follow and place 

them onto their laps. 

Find your place. 

salad 

forK 

MEaT 

forK 

MEaT 

KnifE 

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spoon 

flatware/Cutlery 

The rule is to use it from the outside in. Once a utensil has been used, it should not touch the table again. The 

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courses, in this order: soup, fish, sorbet (palate cleanser), a meat or fowl dish, salad, dessert and coffee. 

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When you take a break from the table, your 

knife and fork should be crossed in one of the 

positions shown. When stepping away from the 

table, leave your napkin loosely on the chair. 

fingEr foods 

These are foods that you can and should eat with your fingers. 

finishEd posiTion 

The dessert spoon should be resting on the 

saucer and not the cup. 

At the end of the meal, the knife and fork should 

be at the 10 and 4 o’clock position. 

Wait for the host to place his/her napkin to the left 

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Networking 

When others take their time, 

you take the wheel. 

It’s crucial for students to take advantage of job fairs offered by Career Services. 

Take the opportunity to make connections and lasting impressions! 

1. drEss for sUCCEss 

(Appropriate attire is 

REQUIRED to enter job fairs!) 

Approach job fairs like an 

interview – show up well 

groomed and dressed 

to impress. Wear a 

conservative suit and dress 

professionally. You only get 

one chance to make a good 

first impression. Go to page 

24 for professional dress tips. 

2. do YoUr hoMEWorK 

Find out what companies will be in attendance BEFORE 

the job fair by checking Hire A Texan or contacting 

Career Services. Research the companies you are 

most interested in making a connection with. 

3. Bring YoUr résUMé 

Invest in a portfolio and use it to bring your finetuned 

résumé to the job fair. If you don’t have a 

résumé or need a few extra pointers, check out our 

résumé help section starting on page 16. 

4. prEparE To nETWorK 

• Introduce yourself and give your name. 

• Tell what year you are in school and your major. 

sample questions Make these your own – use your 

own words and ask any related/other questions you may have! 

as appropriate you can discuss: 

• Your greatest strengths 

• Related experience you have (work, internships, etc.) and 

what you learned from those experiences 

• Your school activities and leadership roles 

• Your hopes about your future career, the things you would 

like to do 

What are 

the best and 

worst parts 

of your job? 

What types of 

jobs exist at 

your company? 

May I follow up with you in a week or 

so about internship opportunities? 

Are there internship 

opportunities at 

your company? 

Does your company hire 

people with a variety 

of majors or look for 

specific majors? 

5. CollECT BUsinEss Cards 

Collect business cards from the recruiters you speak to and 

be sure to follow up after the job fair! 

What skills and 

qualities do you 

look for in a job 

candidate? 

Company Name 

6. MaKE ThE MosT of YoUr TiME 

Try to visit with as many recruiters as you can – even those in different 

industries. You might be surprised how well your abilities fit in different 

areas and where a job offer may come from. Face to face contact is the 

best way to make a connection. 

What is the best 

way to find out 

about job openings 

at your company? 

7. rElax 

If you’re stressing about an upcoming 

job fair, remember that recruiters are 

professionals at making conversation 

with strangers! A lot of job seekers are 

intimidated by the idea of a job fair, but 

if you pack your tool bag with the above 

networking tips, you will make valuable 

connections with recruiters and increase 

your chances of getting HIRED! 

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Recruiting Manager 

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(972) 456-5126 

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WhaT noT To WEar To WorK… 

• Yoga Pants/Workout Gear 

• “Saturday-Night at the Bar” Clothing 

• Sagging Pants 

• Camo/Hunting Apparel 

• Anything that Reveals your Undergarments 

don’t Waste Company resources 

grEaTEsT CosT To EMploYErs… 

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(Webber, 2007) 

Facebook users spend 700 billion minutes a month 

on the Social Media Network (Memeburn, 2011). 

2. Office Supplies 

3. Extended Lunch Hours 

4. Long Distance Calls 

follow Company policy 

UTiliZE ThE phonE propErlY 

1. Limit Personal Phone Calls 

& Texts 

2. Keep Conversations “Low- 

Key”…not everyone wants 

to hear your conversation 

1. Listen Attentively 

2. Be Honest 

1. Blame 

2. Take Credit for Colleague’s 

Work 

Take responsibility 


don’t... 

3. Don’t Talk on the Phone in 

the Restroom 

3. Treat Everyone with 

Kindness and Respect 

3. Engage in Crude Humor/ 

Sexually-Charged Remarks 

4. Use Profane Language 

Make yourself invaluable! 

Hire A 

Texan 

sTEp 1 rEgisTEr 

1. Visit www.tarleton.edu/careers 

2. Click on Hire A Texan for Students & 

Alumni 

3. On the “Log In” side, enter your 

go.tarleton email address. 

Username: 

firstname.lastname@go.tarleton.edu 

Password: 

firstname.lastname@go.tarleton.edu 

4. Once you have logged in, fill out the 

registration form. 

5. Click SUBMIT 

6. Next, verify email using your GO email. 

sTEp 2 vErifY 

EMail 

1. After you have claimed your GO email, 

LOG IN to your email account 

(www.outlook.com or MyGateway). 

For email instructions visit 

www.tarleton.edu/technoloogy. 

2. Click on the email message from 

careers@tarleton.edu- Hire A Texan 

message. 

3. Click on the link provided in the 

message to verify your email. 

sTEp 3 WaiT for 

approval 

1. Before using Hire A Texan an 

administrator must approve your 

account. This generally takes no more 

than 1-2 business days. 

2. After approval, you will receive another 

GO email message-instructions are 

provided in the message for Hire A 

Texan log in. 

For more information on how to access 

Hire A Texan, visit www.tarleton.edu/careers.

MosT inflUEnTial 

aspECTs of YoUr 

inTErviEW 

According to a survey of 

2,000 bosses 

completed by ClassesandCareers.com 

Survey says these are the most 

common nonverbal mistakes made at a 

job interview: 

47% Having little or no knowledge 

of the company is the most common 

mistake job seekers make at the 

interview 

67% failure to make eye contact 

38% lack of smile 

33% bad posture 

21% crossing arms over chest 

9% using too many hand gestures 

26% handshake that is too weak 

33% being too fidgety 

33% of bosses surveyed said they 

know within the first 

90 seconds 

of an interview whether they will hire 

someone 

avEragE lEngTh 

of an inTErviEW 

40 minutes 

interviewing 

WhEn WE MEET 

nEW pEoplE, 

ThE iMpaCT is: 

55% the way we carry ourselves – 

the way we dress, act, and walk through 

the door 

38% The quality of our voice, 

grammar, and overall confidence 

Only 7% what we actually say! 

Top 10 

inTErviEW MisTaKEs 

10. Over-explaining why you lost 

your last job 

9. Conveying that you’re not over it 

8. Lacking humor, warmth, or 

personality 

7. Not showing interest or 

enthusiasm 

6. Inadequate research about the 

potential employer 

5. Concentrating too much on 

what you want 

4. Trying to be all things to all people 

3. Winging the interview 

2. Failing to set yourself apart from 

other candidates 

1. Failing to express that you 

WANT the job 

rEgarding aTTirE 

65% of bosses said clothes could 

be the deciding factor between two 

similar candidates 

practice interview Questions 

Tell me something about yourself. 

This is a frequent opening question usually for an “ice 

breaker”. It provides you the opportunity to sell yourself and 

to prove to the employer that you have what he/she needs. 

Take no more than 1-2 minutes to offer a concise, wellorganized 

presentation of yourself. Keep it relevant to the job. 

Which of the qualities that you possess makes 

you feel that you would be successful at this job? 

If you did your research, it will be easier for you to focus on 

the qualifications that they are looking for. Pay particular 

attention to areas in which your strength relates either 

directly or indirectly to the position. 

What interests you about our company and why 

do you want to work for us? 

Again, your research is essential! Find out what products 

they offer and what services they render. Your answer should 

reflect your career goals as they relate to the goals of the 

company. Attempt to show why this particular company, and 

not any other, is important to you. You should convey that 

you are looking for a particular job and not just “any job.” 

What would you like to be doing five years from 

now? 

Tell the interviewer that you hope to be with the company in 

whatever capacity you can make the greatest contribution, 

based on the skills and experiences you’ve gained over the 

course of the preceding years. 

Do you prefer working alone or with others? 

The employer is really looking for a sign that you are 

confident and able enough to work without supervision. Let 

him/her know that while you enjoy the freedom of working 

alone, you also enjoy the team spirit of working with others. 

What activities did you engage in while at school? 

Employers are interested in persons with varied interests. 

Having no outside interests indicates that you are either dull, 

or that you need all spare time to get by in your studies. 

What is your major strength/weakness? 

Your major strength should be easy, but be sure it is 

directly related to the position. As for your major weakness, 

again, put a positive spin on it. For instance, “I tend to 

be nervous around my supervisors, although I’ve gained 

more confidence in that area since my last job where my 

supervisors encouraged me to ask questions.” 

Describe your best/worst boss. 

Be positive. Speak about your best boss if possible. If 

pressed to speak about your worst boss, try to put a 

positive spin on it. For example, “I had a supervisor who 

was often vague. However, because of this, I learned the 

value of good communication.” Don’t name names! 

sTrEss inTErviEW 

QUEsTions are a test to see how you act 

under pressure. These questions can be used for positions 

which contain high levels of stressful situations. 

• What kinds of people do you find difficult to work with? 

• What are some of the things you find difficult to do? 

• How would you evaluate me as an interviewer? 

• What interests you least about this position? 

• How do you handle rejection? 

• What is the worst thing you have heard about our 

company? 

• See this pen that I am holding? Sell it to me. 

Visit our website for a list of even more questions you 

might be asked during an interview. 

BEhavioral-BasEd 

inTErviEWing (BBi) is one of 

the fastest growing interviewing methods, based on the 

premise that an applicant’s past behavior will predict how 

he or she will respond to similar situations in the future. 

Typically, recruiters ask general questions about previous 

jobs or activities, future goals, grades, classes, etc. BBI 

challenges you to recall (in detail) what you did, thought, 

and felt in key situations as if you were reliving them. This 

allows the recruiter to see the whole picture—your thought 

process, decision making skills, and emotional state— 

as well as the results of your actions. Take your time in 

formulating a response. Be direct and thorough. Below are 

some commonly asked behavior-based questions: 

• What was the most complex assignment you have had? 

What was your role? 

• Provide an example of how you acquired a technical skill 

and converted it into a practical application. 

• Think of a situation where you distrusted a co-worker/ 

supervisor resulting in tension between you. What steps 

did you take to improve the relationship? 

• Tell me about a suggestion you made to improve a job 

process. What was the result? 

• Give me a specific example of a time when you did not 

meet a deadline. How did you handle the subsequent 

situation? 

• Give me a specific example of a time when you sold 

someone on an idea or concept. 

• Describe a time when you had to make a decision that 

was not popular with the group. 

• Tell me about a time when you made a bad decision. 


What You 

should ask 

the Company 

• What future changes do you see for the company? 

• Who are your competitors? 

• How would you describe the ideal candidate? 

• How does my job fit with the mission of the 

organization? 

• What will I be contributing to the organization? 

• How much travel, if any, is involved in this position? 

• What do you wish you knew about the company before 

you started? 

• How would top management describe the corporate 

culture, and how does this compare with how things 

really are at the lower levels? 

• What are the ethical and environmental philosophies of 

your company? 

• What is this company’s philosophy towards their 

employees? 

• What values are sacred to the company? 

• What is the greatest challenge, from your perspective, 

that the organization faces during the next year? 

• Can I expect opportunities for advancement with the 

company if I prove myself? 

• Where would my career progress from my first 

assignment? 

• If I do well, what will I be doing in five years? 

• What programs for minorities does your firm have? 

• What skills are especially important for someone in this 

position? 

• Are salary adjustments geared toward the cost of living 

or job performance? 

• Does your company encourage further education? 

• Do you have plans for expansion? 

• Have you cut your staff in the last three years? 

• If I am extended a job offer, how soon would you like me 

to start? 

QUEsTions NEVER To asK 

• What does this company do? (Do your research ahead 

of time!) 

• If I get the job ,when can I take time off for vacation? 

(Wait until you get the offer to mention prior 

commitments) 

• Can I change my schedule if I get the job? (If you need 

to figure out the logistics of getting to work don’t 

mention it now...) 

• Did I get the job? (Be patient. They’ll let you know.) 

$alary 

negotiations 

Avoid discussing salary (vacation, holidays, sick leave, 

etc.) until you have been offered the job. Make sure 

you have received a defined job description before 

you attempt to determine a fair salary expectation. 

You should have an idea of the salary range being 

offered but you should not be the first one to mention 

a salary figure. Complete your budget before you begin 

negotiations to determine the minimum you must have 

to meet your obligations. Research the cost of living in 

the geographic area of the employment site. 

salarY QUEsTions 

YoU MighT BE asKEd 

• What do you require? 

• What is the minimum pay you will accept? 

• What is your pay record for the last five years? 

• Why do you believe you are qualified for so much 

more? 

• We can’t pay the salary you should have. Would you 

be willing to start lower and work up to that figure? 

• What do you expect to be earning five years from 

now? 

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What ’s next? 

Go to Grad School? 

Ask yourself the following questions before you make your decision: 

What are my long-term goals? Will a graduate degree help me reach these goals? 

What would I like to be doing in five or ten years? 

Do I enjoy this field so much that I can picture myself spending most of my time in it for years to come? 

Am I willing to commit to the time, effort, and personal and financial resources that pursuing a graduate 

degree requires? 

THANk YOu! 

Career Services would like to express sincere gratitude to our 

2013-2014 EMPlOYER PARTNERS. 

Their support helps make our programming possible. 

EXECuTIvE PARTNERS 

Things To 

ConsidEr 

1. Official transcripts of 

your undergraduate work must 

be sent to the graduate schools 

to which you are applying. 

Go to the Registrar’s website 

(www.tarleton.edu/registrar) for 

information about transcript 

requests. 

2. Letters of recommendation 

are usually required for admission. 

It is best to get three letters of 

recommendation to send to your 

schools. Usually a student asks 

two professors in their major and a 

professor or advisor from another 

field. 

3. An essay is usually 

required to evaluate your 

writing skills and learn about 

your campus and community 

envolvement. For assistance, 

contact Career Services 

(254-968-9078). 

These are some ideas to get you started as you pursue graduate school. If you have a clear sense of what career you 

want to pursue, and if an advanced degree is required for entry into that field, then graduate school is for you. Contact the 

College of Graduate Studies, (254-968-9104), for more information concerning Tarleton graduate programs offered. 

Start a Career? 

ASSOCIATE PARTNERS 

finE TUnE your résumé, online profiles, 

portfolios, and interview skills. Career Services can help! 

sEarCh for jobs. Research potential employers, 

network, attend job fairs and explore job search engines. 

www.tarleton.edu/careers/Students/internetresourcesjobsearch.html 

Other options: 

PROFESSIONAl PARTNERS 

Military? 

Many college graduates 

choose to join a branch of 

the military after graduation. 

Explore the options: 

www.defense.gov/ 

Not looking for the typical career or grad school? Consider other options! 

volunteer? Internships? 

Give back. Whether it’s Looking for a little more 

locally or abroad, the experience in your field 

options are endless. 

prior to searching for a 

Organizations such as the full-time career? Seek out 

Peace Corp are always internships. Start your 

looking for new volunteers. search on Hire A Texan! 

Professional 

School? 

Professional schools prepare 

you for a specific career. Are 

you ready for a career but need 

tailored training? Professional 

school may be for you. 

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Career serviCes 

Serving the Stephenville, Fort Worth, 

Waco and Midlothian campuses. 

sTEphEnvillE offiCE 

Box T–0550, Stephenville, TX 76402 

Thompson Student Center 218 

(254) 968-9078 | careers@tarleton.edu 

saTElliTE offiCEs 

(817) 732-7330 

www.tarleton.edu/careers/ 

fortworth-waco-midlothian.html 

Career Services is a part of the Division of Student Life. 

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