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Handbook<br />
2013-2014<br />
Are you on track<br />
for success?<br />
Page 5<br />
Check out the<br />
2013-2014<br />
Calendar of Events<br />
Page 6-7<br />
“I HATE my major!”<br />
Tips for dealing with a<br />
major you hate<br />
Page 9<br />
Think you don’t<br />
have what it takes?<br />
Learn about the<br />
importance of<br />
Transferable Skills<br />
Page 15<br />
Tips for<br />
Writing a<br />
Winning Résumé<br />
Page 16<br />
Thank you to our 2013-2014<br />
employer partners:<br />
“Thank you!”<br />
How to write a thank<br />
you letter that will help<br />
you land the job<br />
Page 22<br />
Job Fair<br />
Networking Tips<br />
Page 28<br />
Center for Hire Education<br />
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Career serviCes is here to help you<br />
prepare for a successful career and life. Our services are beneficial from<br />
your freshman year on through graduate school. At Career Services,<br />
the gates are always open as we provide services free to alumni, too. We<br />
hope you find this resource helpful, but if you need additional information,<br />
please give us a call or come by!<br />
alana hEfnEr, Director<br />
Oversees the operation and functions of the<br />
office and department of Career Services.<br />
Supervises and evaluates Career Services staff.<br />
Conducts business etiquette dinners, class<br />
presentations, and mock interviews. Provides<br />
career counseling and résumé critiques.<br />
Table of<br />
ConTenTs<br />
Career Services Staff and Hours .......................1<br />
Code of Conduct/Cancellation Procedures .......2<br />
4 year Plan for Success ....................................4<br />
Office of Student Judicial Affairs<br />
I am a <strong>Tarleton</strong> Texan! I do not cheat!<br />
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Resources + Services + Spaces<br />
Caris ThETford,<br />
Assistant Director<br />
Oversees the Texan Shadow program,<br />
supervises career counseling interns, conducts<br />
class presentations, mock interviews, résumé<br />
critiques, business etiquette dinners and<br />
provides career counseling.<br />
Fall 2013 Calendar ............................................6<br />
Spring 2014 Calendar .......................................7<br />
Explore Opportunities .......................................8<br />
I Hate My Major, Now What? ............................9<br />
Is the Résumé Dead .......................................11<br />
Is an Internship Right for You? ........................12<br />
Box -T 0675 254/968-9080<br />
Stephenville, TX 76402 Fax 254/968-9735<br />
www.tarleton.edu/STULIFE/judicial/index.html<br />
‘Choices and Consequences’<br />
Hours of Operation<br />
Monday - Thursday: 6 am to 11 pm<br />
Friday: 6 am to 8 pm<br />
Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm<br />
Sunday: 1 pm to 11 pm<br />
Holiday and summer hours, along with additional changes,<br />
will be updated on our web site as they occur.<br />
Recreational Sports is proud to be a part of the Division of Student Life<br />
facebook.com/<strong>Tarleton</strong>Rec @tarletonRec<br />
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY<br />
www.tarleton.edu/library<br />
(254) 968-9249<br />
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Online Anytime + Open Early, Late & Weekends<br />
2013 Southwest Region Men and Women<br />
Team Champions<br />
Career Development Coordinator<br />
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Oversees Career Services resources and events offered at <strong>Tarleton</strong><br />
Rodeo Coach-Mark Eakin<br />
Satellite campuses. Conducts<br />
Rodeo<br />
class<br />
Coach-Mark<br />
presentations,<br />
Eakin<br />
résumé critiques,<br />
Resources + Services + Spaces<br />
business etiquette dinners, Assistant mock interviews, Coach-Tibba and Smith workshops.<br />
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www.tarleton.edu<br />
2013 Southwest Region Men and Women<br />
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY<br />
www.tarleton.edu/library<br />
(254) 968-9249<br />
Assistant Coach-Tibba Smith<br />
Box T-0640<br />
Stephenville Texas 76402<br />
254-968-9187<br />
Team Champions<br />
Online Anytime + Open Early, Late & Weekends<br />
www.tarleton.edu<br />
Rodeo Coach-Mark Eakin<br />
Assistant Coach-Tibba Smith<br />
Box T-0640<br />
Stephenville Texas 76402<br />
254-968-9187<br />
2013 Southwest Region Men and Women<br />
Team Champions<br />
Box T-0640<br />
Stephenville Texas 76402<br />
254-968-9187<br />
2013 Southwest Region Men and Women<br />
Team Champions<br />
Rodeo Coach-Mark Eakin<br />
Assistant Coach-Tibba Smith<br />
sTEphEnvillE offiCE Box T-0640 TSC 218 | (254) 968-9078<br />
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Stephenville Texas 76402<br />
Special arrangements may be made 254-968-9187 for after hours appointments.<br />
saTElliTE offiCEs (817) 732-7330<br />
www.tarleton.edu<br />
www.tarleton.edu/careers<br />
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2013 Southwest Region Men and Women 2013 Southwest Region Men and Women<br />
KarEn Bills,<br />
Administrative Assistant III<br />
Coordinates all job fairs, schedules oncampus<br />
interviews, and manages the<br />
office and fiscal accounts.<br />
Program Specialist<br />
Supervises and selects student employees, Marketing Intern, and<br />
www.tarleton.edu<br />
Employer Recruitment & Promotions Intern. Liaison for marketing<br />
projects. Conducts class presentations, résumé critiques, mock<br />
interviews, and workshops.<br />
5 Types of Transferrable Skills ........................15<br />
Résumé Overview and Tips.............................16<br />
Strong Action Words for the Résumé ..............17<br />
Chronological Résumé Samples .....................18<br />
Functional Résumé Samples ...........................19<br />
Combination Résumé Samples .......................20<br />
Curriculum Vitae .............................................21<br />
References/Thank You Note ............................22<br />
The Cover Letter .............................................23<br />
Dress to Impress ............................................24<br />
Dining Etiquette Tips ......................................25<br />
Job Fair Networking .......................................28<br />
Become a Super Staffer ..................................31<br />
Hire A Texan ...................................................31<br />
Interviewing Infographic..................................32<br />
Practice Interview Questions ..........................33<br />
What to Ask the Company/ .............................34<br />
Salary Negotiations<br />
What’s Next? ..................................................36
Code of Conduct/ Cancellation Procedures<br />
The following procedures are provided as a basis for ethical conduct to protect you and employers. The reputations of the<br />
Career Services Center and <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> are at stake with employers when a student displays unprofessional<br />
behavior. This can also result in the loss of the recruiting opportunities for future students.<br />
Not adhering to the no show/cancellation procedures may result in a loss of privileges. If you have questions about<br />
the Code of Conduct or wish to make an appeal, please contact Alana Hefner, Director of Career Services at<br />
(254) 968-9078 or hefner@tarleton.edu.<br />
Code Of Conduct<br />
Any communication (written or verbal) perceived by <strong>Tarleton</strong> staff or faculty as demeaning, threatening, derogatory<br />
or inflammatory from a student/alumni may result in a loss of privileges and services provided by the Career<br />
Services Center and possibly referral to judicial affairs. All instances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.<br />
No Show and Cancellation Procedures<br />
When you sign up for an On-Campus Interview, Mock Interview, Texan Shadow, Business Etiquette Dinner, Résumé<br />
Assistance, Career Counseling or Job Search Consultation, you are making a commitment and are expected to attend<br />
or cancel within the time frames outlined below.<br />
on Campus interview<br />
If you fail to appear without canceling before 12 pm (noon) the day before an interview date, you will be considered<br />
a no show. You will need to write a letter/email of apology to the company recruiter within 2 working days of the<br />
missed interview and submit a copy to Karen Bills at bills@tarleton.edu. Contact Karen Bills at 968-9078 to obtain the<br />
employer’s address.<br />
Mock interview<br />
If you fail to appear without canceling before 12 pm (noon) the day before an interview date, you will be considered<br />
a no show. You must contact your instructor for permission to reschedule and ask the instructor to contact Career<br />
Services for confirmation to reschedule your interview. You will also need to write a letter/email of apology to the<br />
mock interviewer within 2 working days of the missed interview and submit a copy to Karen Bills at bills@tarleton.edu.<br />
Contact Karen Bills at 968-9078 to obtain the employer’s address.<br />
Texan shadow<br />
The time and energy that it takes to build a working relationship with an employer can easily be hampered or<br />
destroyed with only one student failing to show for his or her Texan Shadow appointment. Therefore, if you do not<br />
attend a pre-arranged Texan Shadow, you will not be allowed to participate in the program again.<br />
Business Etiquette dinner<br />
Failing to appear or cancel before 12 pm (noon) the day before will result in forfeiture of the $25 registration fee.<br />
Students who are more than 20 minutes late will not be permitted entrance to the event and will forfeit the $25<br />
registration fee.<br />
résumé assistance, Career Counseling, Job search Consultation<br />
If you fail to appear without canceling before 12 pm (noon) the day before your appointment time you will be<br />
considered a no show. You may be subject to approval by the director of Career Services before arranging other<br />
appointments. Repeat offenders may be blocked from participating in programs and events at the discretion of the<br />
Career Services director.<br />
accurate representation procedure<br />
Always provide accurate information on your résumé and job applications. Do not falsify work experience, GPA, dates,<br />
qualifications, etc.<br />
If your appointment is for Monday or after a holiday and you need to cancel,<br />
call and leave a message over the weekend/holiday and state the time of your call.<br />
Find your place.<br />
NURSING<br />
Compassion is perfected by excellence. Because excellence<br />
goes beyond the will to help others by providing the<br />
determination and tools to succeed where the heart takes you.<br />
Providence Healthcare Network consistis of:<br />
• 245-Bed Healthcare Facility<br />
• DePaul Behavioral Health Facility<br />
• Long-Term Care Facility<br />
• Physician Clinics<br />
PROVIDENCE<br />
• Home Care<br />
HEALTHCARE NETWORK<br />
Internships offered for open positions to experienced<br />
nurses and new graduates.<br />
6901 Medical Parkway | Waco, TX 76712<br />
Ashley Hale | Nursing Recruiter | 254.751.4095<br />
providencejobswaco.com<br />
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• Familiarize yourself with the<br />
Career Services Center, Room<br />
218 in the Thompson Student<br />
Center.<br />
• Claim HireATexan account.<br />
• Check out part-time jobs.<br />
• Undecided about major?<br />
• MyPlan and Career Counseling<br />
• Attend job fairs to explore<br />
career opportunities.<br />
• Participate in Texan Shadow<br />
program.<br />
• Explore all internship<br />
opportunities.<br />
sUMMEr vaCaTion<br />
• Get a summer job in the field<br />
you are considering.<br />
• Develop a strong work ethic.<br />
CarEEr ExploraTion and invEsTigaTion<br />
• Explore career opportunities<br />
and choose a major.<br />
• Participate in Texan Shadow<br />
program.<br />
• Begin to build your résumé.<br />
• Consider career-related<br />
activities (i.e. summer jobs,<br />
part-time jobs, job fairs,<br />
volunteer work, internships,<br />
and student organizations).<br />
gaining CarEEr ExpEriEnCEs<br />
• Continue to explore career<br />
opportunities related to your<br />
major.<br />
• Inventory skills and abilities.<br />
• Plan job search campaign.<br />
• Post your résumé online in<br />
HireATexan.<br />
• Begin evaluating your<br />
postgraduate choices (graduate<br />
school or employment).<br />
• Attend career development<br />
workshops and develop<br />
networking opportunities.<br />
• Schedule FREE mock interviews and<br />
Business Etiquette Dinners ($25).<br />
• Gain maturity and an<br />
understanding of how to work<br />
with other people.<br />
sUMMEr vaCaTion<br />
• Get a summer job related to the<br />
career you are pursuing.<br />
• Establish professional references.<br />
• Develop computer and jobrelated<br />
skills.<br />
• Gain knowledge of the workplace.<br />
sUMMEr vaCaTion<br />
• Continue to develop<br />
computer and job-related skills.<br />
• Conduct informational<br />
interviews.<br />
JoB sEarCh and TransiTion inTo WorKplaCE<br />
• Make an appointment with a<br />
career counselor to ensure<br />
your job search skills are<br />
polished.<br />
• Assume responsibility for<br />
finding employment.<br />
• Execute job search campaign.<br />
• Update résumé(s).<br />
• Make a list of potential<br />
employers, research<br />
companies, network, and<br />
interview.<br />
• Attend job fairs and schedule<br />
interviews with employers.<br />
• Develop professional online<br />
profiles and portfolios.<br />
• Create an online video résumé<br />
profile.<br />
Are you on track<br />
for success?<br />
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<br />
do. Read each statement and tally the items that you’ve done. Add up your check marks at the end for your total score.<br />
do YoU KnoW<br />
YoUrsElf?<br />
I can communicate my career goals.<br />
I can explain why I chose my major.<br />
I can describe my three greatest strengths and give<br />
examples to support each.<br />
I can describe three weaknesses and explain how I have,<br />
or am actively working to, overcome them.<br />
I can list at least five of my job-related skills and abilities<br />
with examples to support each.<br />
For each of my most important job related experiences,<br />
I can list: five things I did, five things I learned and<br />
contributions and accomplishments I made.<br />
do YoU KnoW<br />
YoUr nEEds?<br />
I have identified my immediate job needs.<br />
I have considered whether I am willing to relocate and, if<br />
so, to which region(s) I am open.<br />
I have evaluated how flexible I am concerning my work<br />
schedule, how many hours I may have to work and<br />
whether it may vary within a year or change over time.<br />
I have calculated how much I need to earn, taking into<br />
account expenses such as rent, utilities, transportation,<br />
food, phone, clothing, entertainment, insurance, college<br />
loans and furniture.<br />
I have considered various types of benefits such as<br />
medical, dental, retirement, profit sharing and vacation<br />
and determined what I need and what is important to me.<br />
idEa<br />
Incorporate the items you<br />
didn’t check into your job or<br />
internship search.<br />
do YoU KnoW<br />
EMploYErs?<br />
I have researched at least three fields of employment.<br />
I can name at least five position titles for which I<br />
might apply.<br />
I have developed a list of contacts for networking.<br />
In the past month, I have talked to at least three<br />
people who are employed in fields of my interest with<br />
the purpose of learning more about what they do.<br />
I have filed applications with at least five employers<br />
in the past month.<br />
I have established a Hire A Texan account with Career<br />
Services.<br />
I have prepared a résumé which has been reviewed<br />
by Career Services staff.<br />
I have asked many people including those within<br />
hiring organizations for feedback on my résumé.<br />
When I apply to an employer, I try to address my<br />
letter to a specific person.<br />
I am familiar with the organizational structure,<br />
services and products of the employers to which I am<br />
applying.<br />
I know the questions employers are likely to ask in<br />
interviews.<br />
I can clearly state answers to common interview<br />
questions.<br />
I can clearly state why I am interested in working for<br />
each employer to which I am applying.<br />
I have practiced interviewing with Career Services.<br />
Total Score<br />
You are on track for success.<br />
Keep up the good work!<br />
20-25<br />
10-19<br />
You are doing pretty well. You may want<br />
to discuss your search with a Career<br />
Services staff member.<br />
Come by Career Services to discuss<br />
your job search.<br />
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Group Event<br />
oCToBEr sEpTEMBEr<br />
novEMBEr<br />
fall 2013<br />
5 AS&D Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
17 COBA Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
19 Video Résumé Presentation (Cornerstone) 5:00pm TSC 219<br />
26 Presentation: 12:15-12:50pm TSC 218<br />
What NOT To Wear for a Job Fair<br />
26 Business Etiquette Dinner 6:00-8:00pm DH 218<br />
8 Pre-Job Fair Breakfast Mixer 8:00-9:00am TSC 219/Foyer<br />
8 Fall Job Fair 9:00am-1:00pm Ballrooms<br />
8 Job Fair Business Etiquette Dinner 12:00-2:00pm DH 218<br />
(LUNCH - mix & mingle with CS Sponsors)<br />
10 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
16 College of Science & Technology Job Fair 9:00am-1:00pm TSC Ballrooms<br />
23 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
29 Résumé Clinic 4:00-6:00pm TSC 218<br />
30 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
TBA Exploring Majors Expo<br />
12 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
13 Hire A Texan Clinic & Demo 12:15-12:50pm Library Training Center,<br />
Rm 132<br />
TBA<br />
13 Business Etiquette Dinner (LUNCH) 12:00-2:00pm DH 218<br />
19 Business Etiquette Dinner 6:00-8:00pm DH 218<br />
21 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
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24 AS&D Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
6 COBA Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
TBD Summer Camp Job Fair<br />
TBD<br />
19 Video Résumé Presentation (Cornerstone) 5:00-6:00pm TSC 219<br />
25 Presentation: 12:15-12:50 TSC 27<br />
What NOT To Wear to a Job Fair<br />
26 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
5 Pre-Job Fair Breakfast Mixer 8:00-9:00am TSC 219/Foyer<br />
5 Spring Job Fair 9:00am-1:00pm Ballrooms<br />
5 Job Fair Business Etiquette Dinner 12:00-2:00pm DH 218<br />
(LUNCH - mix & mingle with CS Sponsors)<br />
18 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
20 Résumé Clinic 4:00-6:00pm TSC 218<br />
25 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
26 Résumé Clinic 4:00-6:00pm TSC 218<br />
27 Business Etiquette Dinner 6:00-8:00pm DH 218<br />
1 Business Etiquette Dinner (LUNCH) 12:00-2:00pm DH 218<br />
8 Business Etiquette Dinner 6:00-8:00pm DH 218<br />
9 Teacher Job Fair Employer Panel 9:00-10:00am TSC 27<br />
9 Teacher Job Fair 10:00am-12:00pm Ballrooms<br />
10 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
17 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
22 Hire A Texan Clinic & Demonstration 12:15-12:50pm Library Training Center,<br />
Rm 132<br />
23 Mock Interviews Sign up for a time at Career Services.<br />
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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS<br />
Mock Interviews<br />
Contact Career Services for a 30-minute interview<br />
session and receive constructive feedback to build your<br />
confidence and polish your skills. This is a great avenue<br />
for making connections with a professional interviewer in<br />
your field of study. Don’t forget to bring your résumé and<br />
dress professionally.<br />
Business Etiquette Dinners<br />
Be prepared for that lunch or dinner interview with confidence.<br />
Employers want to see you in social situations to see how you<br />
conduct yourself, particularly if the job you desire requires a certain<br />
standard of conduct with clients and superiors. On a practical level,<br />
interviews that last for several hours extend through mealtimes,<br />
and the employer is gracious to host you for breakfast, lunch and/<br />
or dinner. The meal is a time to visit and interact, and this is always<br />
more important than the function of eating. Spend a delightful<br />
evening of fun mixed with learning as you hone your social skills at<br />
the “mocktail” gathering before sitting down to a four-course meal.<br />
Résumé Clinics<br />
Does your résumé need “healing”? If you have a résumé<br />
already prepared and you feel as though it needs a bit of<br />
work, drop by Career Services for résumé resuscitation. Watch<br />
your email for announcements about clinic dates and times. If<br />
you cannot attend a résumé clinic, stop by our office to sign<br />
up for an appointment with one of our staff members.<br />
Workshops<br />
Throughout the year Career Services will offer several<br />
opportunities to attend career workshops, with topics<br />
ranging from navigating Hire A Texan to professional dress<br />
and more. Check out the dates for these clinics and be sure<br />
to attend.<br />
A FULL DESCRIPTION OF ALL EVENTS CAN BE FOUND AT<br />
www.tarleton.edu/careers<br />
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The cost of this event is $25.<br />
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EXPlOREOPPORTuNITIES!<br />
The best way to learn more about your interests and to discover new opportunities for your future career is to explore!<br />
At Career Services, we provide many avenues for career exploration. Check out the opportunities below!<br />
TExan shadoW<br />
Get first-hand experience “shadowing” a professional<br />
in the field of your choice. Simply complete the online<br />
application, determine your areas of interest, decide how<br />
far you are willing to travel, and leave the rest up to us!<br />
Submit applications early – spots are limited!<br />
www.tarleton.edu/careers/Students/<br />
texanshadowstudentsoverview.html<br />
50+<br />
Number of successful job<br />
shadow matches made<br />
each semester!<br />
CarEEr CoUnsEling<br />
If you are still deciding on a major or have questions about your current major or career path, the staff at Career Services<br />
is eager to assist you. Career Services offers a variety of services and resources to enable you to make an informed major/<br />
career decision as a freshman, alumni, or anywhere in between.<br />
“<br />
Selecting a major<br />
and determining a career<br />
path can be difficult and<br />
often confusing. ”<br />
80%<br />
Percent of freshmen who<br />
say they are uncertain<br />
about their major.<br />
CarEEr liBrarY<br />
DiD<br />
YoU<br />
KnoW?<br />
Education<br />
Medical<br />
Technology<br />
Agriculture<br />
Event<br />
Management<br />
Sales<br />
Accounting<br />
And MORE!<br />
Each <strong>Tarleton</strong> student can access four career assessments FREE. Call us for<br />
your FREE access code and visit myplan.com or follow the links on our website.<br />
MyPlan can help you explore your career personality, values, skills, and interests<br />
and provides career suggestions based on your assessment answers. Once<br />
you have completed the assessments, call Career Services to make a Career<br />
Counseling appointment.<br />
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<strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
offers more than<br />
100 majors!<br />
Career Services has a resource library with over 200 current resources to assist with career<br />
exploration. These resources may be checked out for a two-week period. The Career Services<br />
website has web-based resources including “What Can I Do With This Degree?” Check it out!<br />
Industries our<br />
students have shadowed:<br />
I HATE<br />
MY MAJOR.<br />
Now what?<br />
“<br />
If you are undecided about<br />
your future (as indeed every<br />
sensible person should be)<br />
YoU arE<br />
noT alonE!<br />
Students seeking career counseling in<br />
spring 2013 considering a major change.<br />
Students in the fall 2008 freshman class<br />
who changed majors to date.<br />
Students in the fall 2009 freshman class<br />
who changed majors to date.<br />
(source: Texan Facts, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>)<br />
MaJor=CarEEr<br />
Your major is a foundation for your career, which<br />
can go many possible directions after graduation.<br />
44%<br />
48%<br />
49%<br />
Here are some real-life examples from TSU students<br />
who obtained a major in one area, but work in another:<br />
Degree Employment Path<br />
don’t call yourself undecided,<br />
call yourself open-minded.<br />
”<br />
– John D. Krumboltz<br />
English Counseling Obtained grad degree after working in non-profit<br />
Psychology Sales Had a connection with the company<br />
Manufacturing Entrepreneur Co-owns business; primarily responsible for<br />
Engineering<br />
HR & accounting tasks.<br />
Education Industrial Safety Began working in manufacturing within a few<br />
years of graduating<br />
Want to make a change?<br />
Career Services has tools to help. Give us a call!<br />
?<br />
In your final semester? Have<br />
your degree? Remember, your<br />
degree does not equal your<br />
career. Here are some options<br />
to consider:<br />
2late2<br />
Change<br />
ExplorE<br />
Network with people from a<br />
variety of backgrounds through:<br />
• Job Fairs<br />
• LinkedIn<br />
• Job Shadow<br />
• Ask questions, read, observe.<br />
TrY anoThEr fiEld<br />
Experience an area of interest<br />
with little risk through:<br />
• Volunteering<br />
• Internships<br />
• Job Shadow<br />
add<br />
Your major is just the beginning<br />
of your education. Consider<br />
expanding it by adding a:<br />
• Minor<br />
• Certification<br />
• Emphasis<br />
• Membership in a professional<br />
organization<br />
non-TradiTional<br />
JoB<br />
Consider expanding your<br />
cultural awareness, learning<br />
a language, making global<br />
contacts, and boosting your<br />
experience through options<br />
such as:<br />
• Peace Corps<br />
• Americorps<br />
• Military<br />
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9
Is the Résumé DEAD?<br />
Not entirely, but it is certainly changing. A traditional résumé is still a staple for most job applicants, and expected by<br />
most companies. BUT, companies often look for more than just a résumé . One New York venture capital firm no longer<br />
accepts résumés, but instead wants to see applicants’ “web presence” – things like a blog, twitter feed and video<br />
résumé. Most companies still DO want to see a résumé but are also using the Internet to look at Facebook pages, mining<br />
through LinkedIn for job candidates, looking at your blogs, twitter feeds, e-portfolios, etc. A professional online presence<br />
is no longer something you might want to consider – it is something you SHOULD have!<br />
here are a few easy, frEE tools to get you started:<br />
vidEo résUMés<br />
Get “in front” of the employer before you are physically in front of her/him.<br />
• Tell an employer your strengths<br />
• Show your personality<br />
• Send a link to your VR in an email<br />
• Post the link on your LinkedIn page, include in your e-portfolio, etc.<br />
This technology is FREE to you thanks to a partnership with<br />
E-porTfolios<br />
SHOW your experience with a webpage<br />
showcasing your talents. Include a professional<br />
photo, and any information that promotes you.<br />
• Photos of projects, volunteer work, etc.<br />
• Links to writing samples<br />
• Feedback from coworkers, employers, and/<br />
or those who have benefited from your work<br />
• Journaling / blog<br />
• Your résumé and references<br />
• Other samples of your work<br />
soCial nETWorKs<br />
You probably know how to use this.<br />
At least for catching up with friends, sharing photos,<br />
and maybe “checking up” on people of interest?<br />
guess what? Employers<br />
use it to “check up” on people, too!<br />
Take down questionable photos and<br />
comments, and keep the content clean!<br />
do you know how to use this?<br />
Linkedin.com: Think of it like Facebook for professionals. Post a professional photo,<br />
educational information, and experience (very much like an online résumé !)<br />
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WhY CoMplETE<br />
an inTErnship?<br />
• Explore your career interests<br />
• Gain greater mastery of career-related skills and<br />
knowledge<br />
• Increase your professional confidence<br />
• Acquire relevant experience for your résumé<br />
• Network with professionals in your field<br />
• Increase your chances of landing a job in your field<br />
hoW Can YoU find<br />
an inTErnship?<br />
• Narrow down your interests to focus on one aspect of<br />
your career field<br />
• Network with professors, advisor, family, friends, etc.<br />
• Use Internet job search tools like Hire A Texan<br />
• Contact companies you are interested in directly<br />
• Attend campus job fairs<br />
• Participate in a job shadow<br />
72%<br />
63% 55%<br />
Employers who prefer<br />
to hire candidates with<br />
relevant work experience<br />
Paid interns who<br />
were offered a job<br />
NACE, College Class of 2012 Survey<br />
Class of 2012<br />
graduates who have<br />
internship experience<br />
Is an Internship<br />
right for you?<br />
decide if it<br />
meets your<br />
career goals.<br />
Consider the<br />
location; how far<br />
are you willing<br />
to travel?<br />
decide if the<br />
required hours<br />
will work for<br />
your schedule.<br />
find out if the<br />
position is paid;<br />
can you afford to<br />
work without pay?<br />
determine if the<br />
internship will<br />
count for course<br />
credit?<br />
YoUr inTErnship MighT CoUnT as<br />
an appliEd lEarning ExpEriEnCE!<br />
how a.l.E.s work<br />
• Complete an applied learning experience<br />
• Write a reflection paper and submit an artifact<br />
documenting the experience to your online portfolio<br />
• Your work is graded by the experience supervisor and<br />
credit is given<br />
participation benefits<br />
• Online portfolio to use when applying for jobs or<br />
graduate schools<br />
• Graduate with special recognition for completing at<br />
least 3 experiences in 2 different areas<br />
• Some applied learning experiences can be completed<br />
for course credit<br />
for more information,<br />
please visit www.tarleton.edu/real.<br />
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ATTENTION BUSINESS STUDENTS MAJORING IN SALES,<br />
ADMINISTRATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP,<br />
MARKETING, OR MANAGEMENT<br />
JOIN THE BLUE TEAM<br />
AND CREATE SUCCESS!<br />
OPPORTUNITIES IN<br />
INDUSTRIAL SALES<br />
Focus on direct business to business sales<br />
Active application of business knowledge<br />
AMBITION / INTEGRITY / INNOVATION / TEAMWORK<br />
Start in Sales Support with career advancement based on performance<br />
Train using learning pathways created by Fastenal’s accredited corporate university<br />
Expand relationships with new & existing customers<br />
New leaders are cultivated from within the organization<br />
Advance problem solving abilities and provide customer solutions<br />
5 TYPES OF<br />
TRANSFERAblE SkIllS<br />
As you begin searching for jobs and internships, know your skills! You have developed and refined skills through coursework,<br />
extracurricular activities and life experiences. These skills are called “transferable” skills because you use them in many<br />
occupations, regardless of the type of work and can “transfer” them from one type of work to another.<br />
1 2<br />
Communication<br />
Employers consistently rank<br />
Communication as the top skill<br />
they are seeking in candidates.<br />
• Speaking effectively<br />
• Writing concisely<br />
• Listening attentively<br />
• Expressing ideas<br />
• Facilitating group<br />
discussion<br />
• Providing appropriate<br />
feedback<br />
3 4<br />
3Work<br />
Survival<br />
• Negotiating<br />
• Perceiving nonverbal<br />
messages<br />
• Persuading<br />
• Reporting information<br />
• Describing feelings<br />
• Interviewing<br />
• Editing<br />
4Human<br />
Relations<br />
Research<br />
and Planning<br />
• Forecasting, predicting<br />
• Creating ideas<br />
• Identifying problems<br />
• Imagining alternatives<br />
• Identifying resources<br />
• Gathering information<br />
• Solving problems<br />
• Setting goals<br />
• Extracting information<br />
• Defining needs<br />
• Analyzing<br />
• Developing evaluation<br />
strategies<br />
Learn to run a successful and innovative business<br />
The top 50 industrial distributors together own less than<br />
a 30% share of our estimated $140 billion market.<br />
Fastenal’s market share is less than 3%: The potential<br />
for growth is tremendous.<br />
To learn more about Fastenal visit our website!<br />
Click on CAREERS<br />
Fastenal is an EOE and dedicated to Employment Equity<br />
• 13th Largest Industrial Distributor<br />
in U.S. (in 2012)<br />
• 3rd Largest MRO Distributor in the<br />
U.S. (in 2012)<br />
• $3.1 Billion in 2012 Sales<br />
• Fortune 1000 and Nasdaq 100<br />
• 2,652 stores as of the end of 2012<br />
Other (Non-Top 50) distributors<br />
Fastenal CFO, Dan Florness, recognized by The<br />
Wall Street Journal as one of Top 10 CFOs of 2012<br />
Fastenal ranked #8 in Forbes Top<br />
100 Most Trustworthy Companies<br />
Forbes lists Fastenal as one of the<br />
“World’s Best Companies”<br />
For employment opportunities, contact:<br />
District Manager Wes Chapman<br />
Email: wchapman@fastenal.com<br />
• Implementing<br />
decisions<br />
• Enforcing policies<br />
• Being punctual<br />
• Managing time<br />
• Attending to detail<br />
• Meeting goals<br />
5<br />
•<br />
• Accepting<br />
responsibility<br />
• Setting and meeting<br />
deadlines<br />
• Organizing<br />
• Making decisions<br />
5Organization,<br />
Management<br />
and<br />
leadership<br />
• Developing rapport<br />
• Being sensitive<br />
• Listening<br />
• Conveying feelings<br />
• Providing support for<br />
others<br />
• Motivating<br />
• Sharing credit<br />
Initiating new ideas<br />
• Handling details<br />
• Coordinating tasks<br />
• Managing groups<br />
• Delegating<br />
responsibility<br />
• Teaching<br />
• Coaching<br />
• Representing others<br />
• Delegating with<br />
respect<br />
• Counseling<br />
• Cooperating<br />
• Perceiving feelings,<br />
situations<br />
• Asserting<br />
• Counseling<br />
• Promoting change<br />
• Selling ideas or<br />
products<br />
• Making decisions with<br />
others<br />
• Managing conflict<br />
14 Information from The <strong>University</strong> of Minnesota Duluth Career Services Department www.d.umn.edu/careers/handbook/transferable.html<br />
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RéSuMé OvERvIEW & TIPS<br />
sTrong aCTion Words for ThE résUMé<br />
The first impression is a lasting one, and often the first impression of yourself to potential employers is your résumé.<br />
You don’t have a second chance to make a first impression!<br />
Your résumé is a summary of skills and experiences related to the position you are seeking. It is NOT a summary of ALL<br />
skills and experiences. We’ve provided tips to get you started:<br />
ChoosE a sTYlE<br />
The Chronological résumé (p.18) presents<br />
your education and work experience in a straightforward,<br />
REVERSE chronological order. It is effective if your work is<br />
relevant to your objective.<br />
The functional résumé (p.19) concentrates<br />
on your qualifications that relate to the skills necessary to<br />
perform the desired job. This style is effective if your work<br />
experience is NOT closely related to your objective.<br />
The Combination résumé (p.20) uses<br />
both previous styles. The skills or qualifications section<br />
identifies your skills in relation to your job or career<br />
objective. This format grabs the reader’s attention early.<br />
idEnTifY YoUr<br />
rElEvanT ExpEriEnCE<br />
Remember to include skills and experiences that you<br />
developed in a variety of ways; don’t just focus on work<br />
experience alone. Types of experience to consider include:<br />
• Work<br />
• Internships –paid or unpaid<br />
• Class assignments<br />
• Group projects<br />
• Volunteer work<br />
• Campus organizations<br />
• Job Shadow<br />
noTe<br />
We’ve included major-specific résumé<br />
examples on the following pages, but don’t<br />
feel like your format should be limited to the<br />
résumé-style we chose. Make your résumé<br />
the best representation of you possible.<br />
sEll YoUrsElf<br />
• Insert bullets<br />
• Resist the urge to list your job duties. Instead, use<br />
strong action words (p.17) to describe your skills set<br />
• Use the correct tense<br />
• Rank order the information by importance to objective<br />
• Showcase your accomplishments, skills, and abilities<br />
• Keep your descriptions specific and concise<br />
• Emphasize leadership, problem-solving, organization,<br />
communication, ingenuity, teamwork, and promotions<br />
• Use numbers, percentages and details<br />
paY aTTEnTion To forMaT<br />
• Be consistent<br />
• Centered or left-handed headings for any of<br />
the formats<br />
• Capitalization, underlining, boldface,<br />
and/or indentation<br />
• Balance the material on the page<br />
• Familiarize yourself with the standards and practices for<br />
your industry and employer<br />
• Research to find out whether the industry expectations<br />
are a one-page résumé, or a longer résumé<br />
finaliZE<br />
• Double check for spelling, typographical, and<br />
grammatical errors and have another person check your<br />
résumé; don’t rely solely on a computer “spell-check”<br />
program<br />
• Use 20# bond paper, and purchase additional paper for<br />
the cover letter<br />
• White, off-white, cream, tan, and pale gray are<br />
accepted colors for most areas<br />
• Pastels are not recommended<br />
• Creative fields such as advertising, graphic design or<br />
performing arts have more leeway in using a variety of<br />
colors and formats, while other fields require a standard,<br />
conservative résumé<br />
research skills<br />
analyzed<br />
assembled<br />
built<br />
charted<br />
classified<br />
collected<br />
computed<br />
correlated<br />
created<br />
defined<br />
designed<br />
detected<br />
determined<br />
developed<br />
devised<br />
diagnosed<br />
disproved<br />
dissected<br />
engineered<br />
evaluated<br />
examined<br />
explored<br />
fabricated<br />
integrated<br />
investigated<br />
mapped<br />
measured<br />
monitored<br />
operated<br />
photographed<br />
prepared<br />
proved<br />
recorded<br />
repaired<br />
sorted<br />
tested<br />
Computer skills<br />
calculated<br />
complied<br />
de-bugged<br />
installed<br />
maintained<br />
modeled<br />
modified<br />
processed<br />
programmed<br />
systematized<br />
upgraded<br />
wrote(code)<br />
Communication<br />
Remember, we can help! Make an<br />
skills<br />
appointment or attend a résumé<br />
clinic for help/feedback.<br />
advertised<br />
Teamwork skills Consulting skills<br />
arbitrated<br />
assisted<br />
advised<br />
co-authored collaborated assessed<br />
maintained<br />
revised<br />
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composed<br />
displayed<br />
edited<br />
illustrated<br />
informed<br />
interviewed<br />
marketed<br />
mediated<br />
negotiated<br />
performed<br />
persuaded<br />
prepared<br />
presented<br />
promoted<br />
publicized<br />
reviewed<br />
sold<br />
solicited<br />
spoke<br />
submitted<br />
translated<br />
wrote<br />
data/financial<br />
skills<br />
administered<br />
adjusted<br />
allocated<br />
analyzed<br />
appraised<br />
assessed<br />
audited<br />
balanced<br />
budgeted<br />
calculated<br />
computed<br />
conserved<br />
corrected<br />
determined<br />
developed<br />
estimated<br />
forecasted<br />
managed<br />
marketed<br />
measured<br />
planned<br />
prepared<br />
programmed<br />
projected<br />
reconciled<br />
reduced<br />
researched<br />
retrieved<br />
delivered<br />
facilitated<br />
helped<br />
participated<br />
recruited<br />
referred<br />
served<br />
shared<br />
supported<br />
project<br />
Management<br />
skills<br />
budgeted<br />
conducted<br />
coordinated<br />
delegated<br />
directed<br />
headed<br />
implemented<br />
managed<br />
motivated<br />
organized<br />
oversaw<br />
planned<br />
proposed<br />
ran<br />
reconciled<br />
scheduled<br />
selected<br />
supervised<br />
Teaching skills<br />
advised<br />
coached<br />
counseled<br />
demonstrated<br />
developed<br />
dramatized<br />
encouraged<br />
evaluated<br />
explained<br />
graded<br />
guided<br />
informed<br />
instructed<br />
lectured<br />
presented<br />
stimulated<br />
summarized<br />
taught<br />
trained<br />
tutored<br />
audited<br />
estimated<br />
inspected<br />
judged<br />
predicted<br />
recommended<br />
reviewed<br />
tested<br />
verified<br />
accomplishment<br />
accelerated<br />
achieved<br />
attained<br />
boosted<br />
completed<br />
conserved<br />
consolidated<br />
corrected<br />
discovered<br />
distributed<br />
doubled<br />
exceeded(goals)<br />
expedited<br />
founded<br />
improved<br />
increased<br />
initiated<br />
launched<br />
modified<br />
obtained<br />
reduced(problems)<br />
resolved<br />
revitalized<br />
spear-headed<br />
stream-lined<br />
succeeded<br />
unified<br />
organizational<br />
skills<br />
approved<br />
arranged<br />
catalogued<br />
categorized<br />
charted<br />
classified<br />
coded<br />
collected<br />
compiled<br />
corresponded<br />
distributed<br />
executed<br />
generated<br />
incorporated<br />
inspected<br />
monitored<br />
obtained<br />
operated<br />
ordered<br />
organized<br />
prepared<br />
processed<br />
purchased<br />
recorded<br />
registered<br />
reserved<br />
responded<br />
reviewed<br />
routed<br />
scheduled<br />
screened<br />
submitted<br />
supplied<br />
standardized<br />
systematized<br />
updated<br />
validated<br />
verified<br />
Creative skills<br />
acted<br />
adapted<br />
began<br />
combined<br />
composed<br />
conceptualized<br />
condensed<br />
created<br />
customized<br />
designed<br />
developed<br />
directed<br />
displayed<br />
drew<br />
entertained<br />
established<br />
fashioned<br />
formulated<br />
founded<br />
illustrated<br />
initiated<br />
instituted<br />
integrated<br />
introduced<br />
invented<br />
modeled<br />
modified<br />
originated<br />
performed<br />
photographed<br />
planned<br />
revitalized<br />
shaped<br />
solved<br />
leadership<br />
skills<br />
administered<br />
analyzed<br />
appointed<br />
approved<br />
assigned<br />
authorized<br />
chaired<br />
consolidated<br />
controlled<br />
coordinated<br />
delegated<br />
developed<br />
directed<br />
eliminated<br />
emphasized<br />
enforced<br />
enhanced<br />
established<br />
executed<br />
generated<br />
hosted<br />
improved<br />
incorporated<br />
increased<br />
initiated<br />
managed<br />
merged<br />
motivated<br />
organized<br />
planned<br />
previewed<br />
prioritized<br />
produced<br />
scheduled<br />
selected<br />
strengthened<br />
supervised
The Chronological<br />
résumé is best if you are staying in<br />
the same field or have training/experience related to<br />
the objective.<br />
Tips<br />
• The proper spelling is singular (Bachelor) as opposed<br />
to plural (Bachelors).<br />
• Use strong action words and details such as numbers<br />
and percentages for communicating your skills as<br />
opposed to listing your job duties.<br />
• To maximize space, decrease margins to .5”.<br />
• Use short descriptions and bulleted items so the<br />
reader can easily scan.<br />
• Keep your résumé relevant to the position you’re<br />
applying for. Separate Related Experience and Other<br />
Experience. Remember, your résumé might look<br />
different for each position you apply for.<br />
Anita Job<br />
123 Graham St. (254)968-9999<br />
Stephenville, TX 76402<br />
anita.job@go.tarleton.edu<br />
OBJECTIVE Middle School Science Teacher<br />
_____________________________________________________________________________________<br />
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies,<br />
Middle School Science with English as Second Language, May 2014<br />
<strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX<br />
_____________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Box T-0550<br />
Stephenville, TX 76402<br />
JOHNNY TARLETON<br />
FIELD OF INTEREST<br />
Swine Production<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a Minor in Biology, May 2014<br />
<strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX<br />
Overall GPA: 3.52, Major GPA: 3.91<br />
RELATED COURSES<br />
Swine Production<br />
Biochemistry<br />
Physiology of Reproduction<br />
Animal Nutrition<br />
(254) 968-9078<br />
careers@tarleton.edu<br />
RESEARCH<br />
Animal Science Research Project, Jan 2012-May 2012<br />
Department of Animal Science, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX<br />
Measured the performance of 50 piglets being fed creep feed at various intervals during<br />
lactation as well as sow performance<br />
Collected piglets’ weights at 4 different intervals<br />
Measured creep feed consumption daily<br />
RELATED EXPERIENCE<br />
Student Assistant, Aug 2013-Present<br />
Department of Animal Science, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX<br />
Co-teach swine and beef cattle labsConduct research for swine production project<br />
Assist departmental staff in class preparations<br />
Intern, Jan 2013-Aug 2013<br />
Texas Farm, LLC, Perryton, TX<br />
Assisted with Artificial Insemination, heat and pregnancy detection in swine<br />
Examined semen for quality and extended semen<br />
Assisted with feeding and general care of 30,000+ herd<br />
Observed farm professionals and provided assistance when necessary<br />
OTHER EXPERIENCE<br />
Student Worker, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> Library, Stephenville, TX, Jan 2010-Aug 2012<br />
Ranch Hand, Lazy P Ranch, Lipan, TX; Aug 2008-Dec 2010<br />
Lifeguard, City of Stephenville Parks & Rec Department, Stephenville, TX; May 2007-Aug 2007<br />
ACTIVITIES/HONORS<br />
Member, Collegiate FFA, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2011-Present<br />
Vice President, Alpha Zeta, Agricultural Honor Society, Aug 2012-Aug 2013<br />
The functional<br />
résumé focuses on your skills and<br />
experience, rather than on your chronological work<br />
history. It is typically used by job seekers who:<br />
a.) don’t have a lot of work experience, but have<br />
developed skills through participation in organizations,<br />
volunteer work etc. b.) are changing careers c.) who<br />
have gaps in their employment history.<br />
Tips<br />
• Add “Pursuing” before Bachelor if graduation date is<br />
more than a calendar year away.<br />
• List jobs in reverse chronological order.<br />
• List all degrees in consistent format. Do not include<br />
transfer schools if a degree was not granted.<br />
• Be consistent with spacing, bolding and punctuation.<br />
Use bullets for emphasis.<br />
• Highlight relevant skills and list in order of importance<br />
to support career objective.<br />
• Courses should be listed in order of importance to<br />
support career objective.<br />
• Make certain the font style is the same throughout the<br />
résumé. Font size can vary some, no greater than 12<br />
and no smaller than 10.<br />
OSCAR P. TARLETON<br />
254.592.0000 | 1000 N <strong>Tarleton</strong> St., Stephenville, TX 76401<br />
oscar.tarleton@go.tarleton.edu | www.oscarptarleton.com<br />
Education<br />
Bachelor of Fine Art in Studio Art <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Expected May 2014<br />
Emphasis in Digital Media<br />
Minor in Technical Writing<br />
Summary of Qualifications<br />
Adept with multiple design and web tools including Adobe Products, HTML, and Javascript<br />
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Experience in graphic design including print and online media<br />
Exceptional written and oral communication skills<br />
Creative, innovative thinker; proficient with current technology, develop new concepts, and approach problems<br />
with a unique perspective<br />
Experience<br />
Design<br />
Designed promotional materials for <strong>Tarleton</strong>’s 2013 Black History Month events including posters , emails, and<br />
newspaper advertisements<br />
Created images used to promote <strong>Tarleton</strong>’s Spring 2012 Student Artwork Showcase<br />
First place, Digital Media category, Communication Arts Typography Competition, 2012<br />
Web Publishing<br />
Updated XYZ honor society website, www. xyzhonorsociety.org, including editing text and adding video<br />
components, live feeds to social media, and secure login for members.<br />
Designed graphics and page layouts for The J-TAC online student newspaper, serving 10,000 students on four<br />
campuses<br />
Writing and Editing<br />
Over 3 years’ experience writing for The J-TAC student newspaper<br />
Supervised 2 contributors to The J-TAC’s graphic content including making assignments, critiquing submissions,<br />
selecting content, and optimizing content for web production<br />
Reviewed and selected contributions as an editor of <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s Anthology, a collection of poetry,<br />
prose, and graphic arts.<br />
Computer Skills<br />
Adobe InDesign<br />
Adobe Photoshop<br />
Adobe Illustrator<br />
Adobe Premier<br />
Adobe Dreamweaver<br />
HTML<br />
Javascript<br />
Jquery<br />
Familiar with Mac and PC Platforms<br />
Work History<br />
Digital Editor, The J-TAC, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, September 2013 - present<br />
Photography Editor, The J-TAC, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, September 2012 – September 2013<br />
Photographer and Staff Writer, The J-TAC, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, January 2011 – August, 2012<br />
Artistic Contributor / Designer, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2013<br />
Student Worker, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> English Dept., September 2010 – August, 2012<br />
CERTIFICATIONS Texas Teacher Certification, Science, Grades 4-8, Expected June 2014<br />
Texas Teacher Certification, ESL Supplemental, Expected June 2014<br />
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RELATED<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Student Teaching<br />
Gilbert Intermediate School, Stephenville, TX, January 2014-Present<br />
• Plan and teach science lessons for sixth grade classes using inductive<br />
and cooperative learning strategies<br />
• Accommodate teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse students<br />
• Collaborate with other school professionals in regular Response to Intervention<br />
(RTI) team meetings<br />
• Interact with parents during parent-teacher conferences<br />
Field Experience<br />
Henderson Junior High, Stephenville, TX, August 2013-December 2013<br />
• Taught hands-on lessons to seventh grade science classes over the scientific<br />
method<br />
• Accompanied students on field trip to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center<br />
• Assisted in preparing students for benchmark testing<br />
Hook Elementary School, Stephenville, TX, January 2012-May 2013<br />
• Tutored students on an individual basis in science and reading<br />
• Assisted with classroom management<br />
Supplemental Instruction Leader<br />
<strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX, January 2011-May 2012<br />
• Conducted weekly study sessions for college biology and chemistry courses<br />
• Developed interactive activities to use for remedial teaching of course concepts<br />
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PROFESSIONAL Member, Association of Texas Professional Educators, September 2013-Present<br />
AFFILIATIONS Member, Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society, December 2012-Present<br />
Secretary, <strong>Tarleton</strong> Professional Educators, September 2012-May 2012<br />
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HONORS AND Distinguished Student, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013<br />
AWARDS Recipient, Charles H. Hale Memorial Scholarship, Spring 2012<br />
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VOLUNTEER Volunteer Youth Leader, First Baptist Church, Stephenville, TX, April 2012-Present<br />
EXPERIENCE Volunteer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hood County, Granbury, TX, June 2011-July 2011<br />
OBJECTIVE<br />
John <strong>Tarleton</strong><br />
116 North Lillian #1234<br />
Stephenville, TX 76401<br />
(254)968-9078<br />
john.tarleton@go.tarleton.edu<br />
Ophthalmology Assistant with an Even Better Physician<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science December 2014<br />
Minor in Chemistry<br />
<strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX<br />
Member of the Texas A&M <strong>University</strong> System<br />
GPA 4.0<br />
STUDY ABROAD<br />
<strong>University</strong> of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy Summer 2013<br />
Studied: Biological Sciences<br />
RELATED COURSES<br />
Analysis of Biological Principles<br />
Immunology<br />
Heredity<br />
Mammalogy<br />
Pathogenic Microbiology<br />
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy<br />
RELATED EXPERIENCE<br />
Lab Assistant, Texas Wonder Laboratory, Fort Worth, TX August 2013- Present<br />
Prepare and identify nucleic acids, protein isolation and separation by gel filtration, molecular<br />
modeling and computer analysis of kinetic data<br />
Operate haemocytometer and conduct microscopic investigation, aseptic technique and bacterial<br />
isolation and cultivation<br />
Conduct Cell Breakage, ELISA, immunoassays, spectroscopy, enzyme assays, protein purification,<br />
gene cloning, gas chromatography, HPLC and microscopy<br />
Ophthalmology Intern, Dr. Great Physician, Stephenville, TX June 2012- August 2012<br />
Transcribed 30 patient charts discussing medication and vision prescriptions<br />
Assisted in fitting new contact lens patients<br />
Troubleshoot patient challenges<br />
OTHER EXPERIENCE<br />
Packaging Technician, All or Nothing Inc., Granbury, TX March 2010- June 2012<br />
Cashier, Level’s Food Center, Glen Rose, TX June 2008- March 2009<br />
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
Dean’s List Fall 2013<br />
Member, Beta Beta Beta Biological Science Honor Society Fall 2011- Present<br />
Member, American Medical Student Association<br />
Fall 2012- Present<br />
Oscar P. Duck<br />
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Objective<br />
Your Name<br />
Management Trainee Program at Verizon Wireless<br />
Education Pursuing Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, May 2015<br />
<strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX<br />
Member of the Texas A&M <strong>University</strong> System<br />
Study Abroad Program, Summer 2013<br />
<strong>University</strong> of Sydney, Sydney, Australia<br />
Studied: Global Business Practices<br />
Related<br />
Courses Business Correspondence Public Relations<br />
Corporate Management<br />
International Management<br />
Business Ethics<br />
Business and Professional Speech<br />
Skills<br />
Leadership<br />
Supervised a 6-member crew and coordinated rotational changes<br />
Promoted to shift leader after only 3 months<br />
Created and organized Greek Week and recruited organizations to participate<br />
Chosen by peers to represent university at leadership activities<br />
Organization/Planning<br />
Coordinated and organized schedules for 10 employees<br />
Implemented an effective new procedure for equipment checkout<br />
Maintained membership database for over 9,000 students and 300 staff<br />
Phone Number<br />
Email Address<br />
Communication<br />
Corresponded with team members through phone calls, email and personal contact<br />
Presented material to department head and instructors on global business practices<br />
Commended for demonstrating effective communication skills with customers<br />
Work<br />
History Shift Leader, <strong>Tarleton</strong> Recreation Sports Center, Stephenville, TX, Jan 2012-Aug 2012<br />
Waitress, Chili’s Bar and Grill, Stephenville, TX, Aug 2011-Dec 2011<br />
Activities<br />
President, Delta Epsilon Iota, Career Services Honor Society, Jan 2013-Present<br />
Member, Delta Mu Delta, Business Honors Society, Aug 2012-May 2013<br />
Activities Chair, Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Jan 2012-Aug 2012<br />
Computer Skills<br />
MS Office MS Access MS Publisher<br />
Adobe Photoshop Print Shop Dreamweaver<br />
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The Combination<br />
résumé lists skills and related<br />
experience first, followed by employment history.<br />
Tips<br />
• Objective should be specific to the position, field<br />
or industry.<br />
• List key skills relevant to the position/industry.<br />
• Only add GPA if 3.0 or above.<br />
• Describe current position in present tense and<br />
former positions in past tense.<br />
John <strong>Tarleton</strong><br />
1000 N. <strong>Tarleton</strong> St., Stephenville, TX 76401 ● (254) 592-0000 ● johntarleton@go.tarleton.edu<br />
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS<br />
¥ Experience with PLC ladder logic and HMI programming, process and motion control systems<br />
¥ Experience in database design and maintenance<br />
¥ Experience with AutoCAD Inventor, Pro-Engineer, Solid Works, Visual CAD, and Microsoft Office applications<br />
¥ Exposure to API, ISO, and Six Sigma quality standards<br />
¥ Exposure to operational management topics including quality management, production planning, manufacturing<br />
management, and manufacturing systems<br />
¥ Strong communication and leadership skills<br />
EDUCATION:<br />
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technologies December, 2012<br />
Minor in Computer Information Systems<br />
<strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
RELATED EXPERIENCE:<br />
Manufacturing Engineer Intern September - December, 2013<br />
TB Avionic Equipment, Fort Worth, TX<br />
¥ Troubleshoot equipment failures<br />
¥ Assist with tooling design, fab aids, jigs and fixtures for assembly<br />
¥ Update method and operation manual<br />
¥ Participated in selection team for automation software<br />
Texan Shadow April, 2011<br />
Top-Notch Manufacturing, Stephenville, TX<br />
¥ Spent one day in manufacturing facility learning how the company designs, manufactures, and troubleshoots<br />
products<br />
¥ Toured the production floor and observed the use of CNC lathes and vertical and horizontal mills<br />
¥ Observed troubleshooting of ABB five-axis robotic arm<br />
¥ Assisted engineering manager in production line layout for workflow analysis.<br />
President<br />
<strong>Tarleton</strong> Society of Engineering Technology, January, 2013 Ð present<br />
¥ Preside over monthly meetings<br />
¥ Reach out to manufacturers to schedule factory tours, presentations, guest speakers, networking opportunities<br />
¥ Research and present innovations in the field of manufacturing<br />
WhaT is a Curriculum vitae?<br />
The most noticeable difference between most CVs and most résumés is the length. Entry level résumés are usually limited to a<br />
page. CVs, however, often run to three or more pages. (Remember, however, that length is not the determinant of a successful<br />
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<br />
a manner as possible.) A more subtle but equally important distinction is that the goal of a résumé is to construct a professional<br />
identity, and the goal of a CV is specifically to construct a scholarly identity. Thus, your CV will need to reflect very specifically your<br />
abilities as a teacher, researcher, and publishing scholar within your discipline. Categories to consider might include: Teaching,<br />
Research, Publications, Technical/Specialized Skills, Grants, Consulting, etc.<br />
From the Purdue Online Writing Lab owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/641/01<br />
hoW is a Cv diffErEnT froM a résUMé?<br />
The most noticeable difference between most CVs and most résumés is the length. Entry level résumés are usually limited to a<br />
page. CVs, however, often run to three or more pages. (Remember, however, that length is not the determinant of a successful<br />
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<br />
a manner as possible.) A more subtle but equally important distinction is that whereas the goal of a résumé is to construct a<br />
professional identity, the goal of a CV is quite specifically to construct a scholarly identity. Thus, your CV will need to reflect very<br />
specifically your abilities as a teacher, researcher, and publishing scholar within your discipline. Categories to consider might<br />
include: Teaching, Research, Publications, Technical/Specialized Skills, Grants, Consulting, etc.<br />
Your Name<br />
Street Address<br />
Stephenville, TX 76401<br />
Phone Number<br />
E-mail Address<br />
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
<strong>Tarleton</strong> Society of Engineering Technology, 2010 Ð present<br />
Member, Delta Chi Fraternity, 2008 Ð present<br />
Treasurer, 2011; vice president 2012; assist in running monthly meetings, chaired Special Olympics committee to plan<br />
event for 50 local special-needs adults and children; act as liaison with our National office; manage annual budget<br />
including tracking all incoming and outgoing transactions, balancing account, and planning for expenditures.<br />
Distinguished student, 2010, 2011, 2012<br />
OBJECTIVE<br />
Pediatrics Internship, Cook ChildrenÕ s Health Care System<br />
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS<br />
¥ Over 3 years of clinical experience in the medical field<br />
¥ Dedicated to achieve patients, community and hospital goals<br />
¥ Strong interpersonal skills and supportive team player<br />
¥ Easily adapts to new concepts and eager to provide quality care<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Minor in Psychology, May 2014<br />
<strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX GPA: Overall 3.28; Major 3.4<br />
RELEVANT COURSES<br />
Maternal-Newborn Nursing<br />
Behavioral Health Nursing<br />
Nursing Pharmacology<br />
Human Lifespan<br />
Psychopharmacology<br />
Nursing Care of Infants and Children<br />
RELATED EXPERIENCE<br />
Nursing Clinicals, September 2011 - Present<br />
Brownwood Regional Medical Center, Walls Regional Hospital, Weatherford Regional Hospital, Providence<br />
Hospital, Medical City Dallas, Scottish-Rite Hospital, VA Waco<br />
¥ Develop and initiate plan of care to meet the needs of every patient<br />
¥ Provide care for 5 patients in the Psychiatric ward<br />
¥ Completing preceptorship in the Intensive Care Unit<br />
¥ Observed multiple surgical procedures in various units<br />
¥ Deliver medications to patients<br />
Patient Care Technician, June 2012 Ð January 2013<br />
Millwood Hospital, Arlington, TX<br />
¥ Provided inpatient acute care for multiple areas of concern<br />
¥ Charted and documented up to 5 patientÕ s information daily<br />
¥ Assisted patients with personal care needs<br />
¥ Developed individualized treatment plans with multidisciplinary team<br />
¥ Designed activities for patients to engage specific target behaviors<br />
NurseÕ s Aid, June 2010 Ð January 2011<br />
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, TX<br />
¥ Performed direct patient care<br />
¥ Assisted nurses with any nursing care needed<br />
¥ Organized and prepared daily paperwork<br />
¥ Gained knowledge of various medical equipment and its use<br />
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International, Nursing Honor Society, August 2010-Present<br />
Recipient, Distinguished Student Award, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 2013<br />
WORK HISTORY<br />
Technician, Oasis Oil Change, Stephenville, TX, September, 2011-December, 2012<br />
Student Worker, Career Services, January, 2012 Ð September, 2013<br />
HIRE A TEXAN<br />
178 Belknap<br />
Stephenville, TX 76401<br />
254-965-1216<br />
hire.atexan@go.tarleton.edu<br />
OBJECTIVE<br />
Cardiac Physiology / Personal Training / Fitness Management<br />
SUMMARY OF SKILLS<br />
• Over 2 years experience in fitness field<br />
• Dedicated and driven to meet and exceed expectations<br />
• Vast knowledge in fitness wellness and clinical setting<br />
• Strong leadership qualities with ability to achieve successful outcomes<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology May 2014<br />
<strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX (Member of Texas A&M <strong>University</strong> System)<br />
GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude<br />
CERTIFICATIONS<br />
First Aid/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider<br />
RESEARCH<br />
Undergraduate Research<br />
Department of Kinesiology, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, TX, September 2013- May 2014<br />
• Administered clinical resting electrocardiograms and collected data from electrocardiograph<br />
• Organized and interpreted data collected for comparative analysis between 2 populations<br />
RELATED EXPERIENCE<br />
Personal Trainer<br />
May 2013-Present<br />
The Fitness Center, Stephenville, TX<br />
• Design customized one-on-one training programs for clients<br />
• Provide motivation for individuals to meet their health goals<br />
• Monitor fitness progress and ensure clients use proper form<br />
Student Leader August 2012-May 2013<br />
Recreational Sports Center, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX<br />
• Selected for leadership position based on merit<br />
• Coordinated rotational changes and supervised workers<br />
• Enforced rules and regulations to ensure safety<br />
Facilitator<br />
Seasonal<br />
Rec Kidz Camp, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX<br />
• Provided educational and physical activities for children ages 6-12<br />
• Ballet instructor for rock climbing wall<br />
• Incorporated physical activity and learning in fun manner<br />
Internship May 2012- June 2012<br />
Physiology Lab, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX<br />
• Demonstrated proper technique in administering stress tests<br />
• Assisted quadriplegics and paraplegics in daily physical therapy<br />
• Created instructional video demonstrating stress tests in clinical setting<br />
Field Experience April 2012- May 2012<br />
Department of Kinesiology, <strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX<br />
• Administered fitness gram to local school systems K-8<br />
• Instructed students on proper form for test measurements<br />
• Recorded and reported all student data in fitness gram database<br />
OTHER EXPERIENCE<br />
Sales Associate, Cheaper Than Dirt Outdoor Adventures, Fort Worth, TX December 2010-May 2011<br />
Road Crew, Texas Department of Transportation, Fort Worth, TX Summer 2010<br />
A. CURRICULUM VITAE<br />
Box T – 0550 | Stephenville, TX 76402<br />
careers@tarleton.edu | 254.968.9078<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Doctorate of Philosophy in Microbiology, Expected December 2014<br />
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA<br />
Dissertation: Regulation or aerobic gene expression in Escheriachia coli<br />
Advisor: Barrett W.Phillips<br />
Bachelor of Science in Biology; Minor in Chemistry, May 2010<br />
<strong>Tarleton</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Stephenville, TX<br />
HONORS/AFFILIATIONS<br />
Kappa Beta Theta, Honors Society, 2013 – present<br />
Cunningham Dissertation Fellowship (Virginia Tech research grant), 2012 – 2013<br />
American Society for Microbiology, 2011 – present<br />
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, 2011 – present<br />
National Institute of Heal Pre-doctoral Fellowship, 2008-2009<br />
RESEARH INTERESTS<br />
Regulation of aerobic gene expression<br />
DNA sequencing and determination of DNA binding domains<br />
TEACHING INTERESTS<br />
Undergraduate biology and microbiology courses including microbiology, genetics, and<br />
microbial genetics<br />
Graduate microbiology courses<br />
RELATED EXPERIENCE<br />
Research<br />
Pre-Doctoral Fellow/Ph.D. Research, Department of Biology, Virginia Tech<br />
Blacksburg, VA, August 2012 – present<br />
Design and conduct experiments for purification and characterization of the repressor for the<br />
sn-glycerol 3-phosphate regulon of Escherichia coli K-12<br />
Identified structure of the glp repressor and determined DNA binding domains<br />
Research Fellow, National Institutes of Health<br />
Poolesville, MD, May 2010 – August 2012<br />
Synthesized and purified hundreds of oligonucleotides<br />
Sequenced DNA<br />
Constructed a cosmid library from human blood DNA<br />
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Research Assistant, Department of Biology, Virginia Tech<br />
Blacksburg, VA, August 2009 – May 2010<br />
Performed protein bioassays and prepared tissue cultures<br />
Assisted with DNA preparations for DNA fingerprinting including isolating DNA and gel<br />
electrophoresis<br />
Analyzed data<br />
Biology Research Technician, Biotech Research Laboratories, Inc.<br />
Roanoke, VA, June , May 2008 – August 2009<br />
Digested genomic DNA with restriction enzymes<br />
Separated digested DNA fragments by electrophoresis through agarose gels and transferring by<br />
Southern blotting technique<br />
Prepared buffers, photographed gels, developed autoradiographs<br />
Teaching<br />
Laboratory Instructor, Department of Biology, Virginia Tech<br />
Blacksburg, VA, August 2012 – present<br />
Taught two laboratory sections for undergraduate introductory Microbiology course<br />
Teaching Assistant, Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Virginia Tech<br />
Blacksburg, VA, August 2011 – May 2012, August 2012 – May 2013<br />
Advised undergraduate biochemistry students during office hours<br />
Graded quizzes and assignments<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
Doctor, J.B. and T.W. Advisor. Structure of the glp repressor and the determination of DNA in binding<br />
domans. (in preparation)<br />
Doctor, J.B. and T.W. Advisor. 2010. Structures of the promoter and operator of the glpD gene<br />
encoding aerobic sn-glycerol 3-phosphate dehydrogenase of Escherichia coli K-12. J. Bacteriol. xx: xxxxxxxx.<br />
Advisor, T.W., J.B. Doctor, A. Colleague, and S. Colleague. 2009. Purification and characterization of the<br />
repressor for the sn-glycerol 3-phosphate regulon of Escherichia coli K-12. J. Biol. Chem. xxx: xxxx-xxxx.<br />
ABSTRACTS<br />
Doctor, J.B. and T.W. Advisor. 2010. Nucleotide sequence of the glpR gene encoding the repressor of<br />
Escherichia coli K-12. Am. Society for Microbiol., Anaheim, CA.<br />
Advisor, T.W., J.B. Doctor, A. Colleague, A.M. Graduate. 2009. Tandem operators control sn-glycerol 3-<br />
phosphate glp gene expression in Escherichia coli, Gordon Res. Conf., Meriden, NH.<br />
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The reference<br />
page<br />
YOUR NAME<br />
Address<br />
Stephenville, TX 76401<br />
254-555-1216<br />
hire.atexan@go.tarleton.edu<br />
The Cover<br />
letter<br />
116 Main Street<br />
Stephenville, TX 76401<br />
June 8, 20__<br />
Tips<br />
• Your references should go on a<br />
separate page from your résumé.<br />
• Use the same heading you use for<br />
your résumé.<br />
• Limit to 3-5 references.<br />
• List references (ie: current or former<br />
employers, professors, etc.) who can<br />
address the skill sets you possess<br />
that are pertinent to the job you’re<br />
seeking.<br />
References<br />
Joe Smith<br />
Supervisor<br />
Gaylord Texan<br />
(800) 555-8637<br />
j_smith@gaylordtexan.com<br />
John <strong>Tarleton</strong><br />
President<br />
Crystal Lakes Resort<br />
(512) 555-1234<br />
jtarleton@clakesresort.com<br />
Daisy Phillips<br />
President<br />
Whitney Chamber of Commerce<br />
(972) 555-6789<br />
dphillips@whitneychamber.com<br />
Tip It is best to have a contact<br />
name instead of sending it “To Whom<br />
It May Concern”. If you don’t know the<br />
contact, call the company/business.<br />
Mr. Jeffrey Rutledge<br />
Director of Sales<br />
Isenhower Corporation<br />
1431 Downing Lane<br />
Nashville, TN 37201<br />
Dear Mr. Rutledge:<br />
First paragraph: <strong>State</strong> the reason for writing the letter, specify the position or type of work<br />
for which you are applying, and indicate from which resource (friend, employment service,<br />
news media, placement center) you learned of the opening or received his/her/their name.<br />
Second paragraph: <strong>State</strong> why you are interested in the position, the company, its products<br />
or services, and above all, indicate what you can do for the employer. If you are completing<br />
a degree or are a recent graduate, explain how your academic background qualifies<br />
you for the position. If you have had some practical work experience, point out specific<br />
achievements or unique qualifications. Highlight your strengths and achievements and<br />
state how they suit you for the position. Provide details and explanations that are not found<br />
on your résumé. Indicate what you can do for the organization. Do not inquire about what<br />
the organization can offer you.<br />
• Make sure you ask your references<br />
before you add them to your reference<br />
page. Provide them with a copy of<br />
your résumé for a quick reference.<br />
Grace Griffith<br />
Assistant Director<br />
Life Photography Studio<br />
(512) 555-1987<br />
grace_g@lpsphotos.com<br />
Third paragraph: Refer the reader to the enclosed résumé or employment application that<br />
summarizes your qualifications, training, experiences, and the like. Assure the employer<br />
that you are the person for the job.<br />
Concluding paragraph: Initiate the next follow-up whenever possible, i.e., “I will call<br />
you…,” “I will be in your city on a certain date and would like to meet…,” “Are you<br />
recruiting at a school in my area…” Exceptions are newspaper or other ads where you<br />
cannot identify the person. Indicate your flexibility, repeat a phone number (or add a<br />
different number where you can be reached during certain hours, if appropriate), and offer<br />
any assistance necessary to help obtain a speedy response.<br />
Sincerely yours,<br />
The Thank You note<br />
Dear Mr. Grayford,<br />
Thank you for the opportunity to interview with you on June 24 th<br />
regarding the Event Planner position with the Chamber of<br />
Commerce. I am very interested in becoming part of the Chamber<br />
team and hope the interest is mutual.<br />
I am enthusiastic about the prospect of joining your organization. As<br />
we discussed, my experience and passion will perfectly suit the skills<br />
you are seeking. My willingness and desire to learn would enable me<br />
to make the transition to a position in your firm with relative ease.<br />
If you have any questions, please call me at 254-555-1234. I look<br />
forward to hearing from you.<br />
Tips<br />
• You should send a<br />
thank you note to the<br />
interviewer promptly after<br />
the interview takes place.<br />
• The thank you note<br />
should be specific and<br />
remind the interviewer of<br />
highlights of your skills.<br />
John L. Doe<br />
Enclosure<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Paisley Phillips<br />
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Dress2Impress<br />
Can’t figure out what to wear? This guide will demonstrate acceptable professional attire for different fields. Remember,<br />
when in doubt, give the company a call to see what their expectations are.<br />
Keep in mind these tips:<br />
WoMEn<br />
• Wear close-toed shoes<br />
• Natural looking make up<br />
• No bulky jewelry<br />
• Dress modestly (skirt length and blouse coverage)<br />
• Don’t wear strong scented perfumes or lotions<br />
MEn<br />
• Have a fresh haircut<br />
• Be clean shaven<br />
• Polish your shoes<br />
• Don’t wear strong scented colognes or aftershave<br />
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Come by and see what AAS can do for you!<br />
Room 13 of the<br />
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Phone: 254-968-9746<br />
Fax: 254-968-0755<br />
advising@tarleton.edu<br />
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101<br />
Dining etiquette<br />
Need to brush up on your dining etiquette? Join us for a Business Etiquette Dinner (dates listed on page 6-7). Attendance<br />
is limited; reserve your spot by stopping by our office in TSC 218. Bring $25 cash or check.<br />
salt and pepper should be<br />
passed together, even when<br />
only one is requested. Don’t<br />
season food before tasting it.<br />
Bread dish and butter knife<br />
Tear bread into bite-size pieces<br />
on the bread plate and butter<br />
each piece with the butter knife<br />
just before you eat it.<br />
place card<br />
Never switch or<br />
change seating<br />
arrangements already<br />
planned by the host.<br />
dessert spoon and fork<br />
When dessert is served with<br />
both fork and spoon, the<br />
fork is the pusher and the<br />
spoon is used for eating.<br />
WaTEr<br />
glass<br />
WinE<br />
glass<br />
stemware/glasses<br />
Glassware is limited to<br />
four. Wine is poured from<br />
the right. Do not overfill<br />
glasses.<br />
napkin placement<br />
Once seated, the host<br />
takes his napkin, then the<br />
guests follow and place<br />
them onto their laps.<br />
Find your place.<br />
salad<br />
forK<br />
MEaT<br />
forK<br />
MEaT<br />
KnifE<br />
soUp<br />
spoon<br />
flatware/Cutlery<br />
The rule is to use it from the outside in. Once a utensil has been used, it should not touch the table again. The<br />
number of silverware pieces indicates the number of courses to be served. A formal dinner consists of seven<br />
courses, in this order: soup, fish, sorbet (palate cleanser), a meat or fowl dish, salad, dessert and coffee.<br />
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Our facility is staffed with professionals who<br />
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• Support Services<br />
rEsTing posiTion<br />
When you take a break from the table, your<br />
knife and fork should be crossed in one of the<br />
positions shown. When stepping away from the<br />
table, leave your napkin loosely on the chair.<br />
fingEr foods<br />
These are foods that you can and should eat with your fingers.<br />
finishEd posiTion<br />
The dessert spoon should be resting on the<br />
saucer and not the cup.<br />
At the end of the meal, the knife and fork should<br />
be at the 10 and 4 o’clock position.<br />
Wait for the host to place his/her napkin to the left<br />
of his/her place setting when the meal is finished.<br />
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Job Fair<br />
Networking<br />
When others take their time,<br />
you take the wheel.<br />
It’s crucial for students to take advantage of job fairs offered by Career Services.<br />
Take the opportunity to make connections and lasting impressions!<br />
1. drEss for sUCCEss<br />
(Appropriate attire is<br />
REQUIRED to enter job fairs!)<br />
Approach job fairs like an<br />
interview – show up well<br />
groomed and dressed<br />
to impress. Wear a<br />
conservative suit and dress<br />
professionally. You only get<br />
one chance to make a good<br />
first impression. Go to page<br />
24 for professional dress tips.<br />
2. do YoUr hoMEWorK<br />
Find out what companies will be in attendance BEFORE<br />
the job fair by checking Hire A Texan or contacting<br />
Career Services. Research the companies you are<br />
most interested in making a connection with.<br />
3. Bring YoUr résUMé<br />
Invest in a portfolio and use it to bring your finetuned<br />
résumé to the job fair. If you don’t have a<br />
résumé or need a few extra pointers, check out our<br />
résumé help section starting on page 16.<br />
4. prEparE To nETWorK<br />
• Introduce yourself and give your name.<br />
• Tell what year you are in school and your major.<br />
sample questions Make these your own – use your<br />
own words and ask any related/other questions you may have!<br />
as appropriate you can discuss:<br />
• Your greatest strengths<br />
• Related experience you have (work, internships, etc.) and<br />
what you learned from those experiences<br />
• Your school activities and leadership roles<br />
• Your hopes about your future career, the things you would<br />
like to do<br />
What are<br />
the best and<br />
worst parts<br />
of your job?<br />
What types of<br />
jobs exist at<br />
your company?<br />
May I follow up with you in a week or<br />
so about internship opportunities?<br />
Are there internship<br />
opportunities at<br />
your company?<br />
Does your company hire<br />
people with a variety<br />
of majors or look for<br />
specific majors?<br />
5. CollECT BUsinEss Cards<br />
Collect business cards from the recruiters you speak to and<br />
be sure to follow up after the job fair!<br />
What skills and<br />
qualities do you<br />
look for in a job<br />
candidate?<br />
Company Name<br />
6. MaKE ThE MosT of YoUr TiME<br />
Try to visit with as many recruiters as you can – even those in different<br />
industries. You might be surprised how well your abilities fit in different<br />
areas and where a job offer may come from. Face to face contact is the<br />
best way to make a connection.<br />
What is the best<br />
way to find out<br />
about job openings<br />
at your company?<br />
7. rElax<br />
If you’re stressing about an upcoming<br />
job fair, remember that recruiters are<br />
professionals at making conversation<br />
with strangers! A lot of job seekers are<br />
intimidated by the idea of a job fair, but<br />
if you pack your tool bag with the above<br />
networking tips, you will make valuable<br />
connections with recruiters and increase<br />
your chances of getting HIRED!<br />
Erley Jackson<br />
Recruiting Manager<br />
erley.r.jackson@erac.com<br />
(972) 456-5126<br />
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business and in charge of choosing exactly where you start your career. Get ready to<br />
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Center for Hire Education 29<br />
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• Immediate access to the products you need<br />
• Your local service team will:<br />
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- Custom-stock products to meet local demand<br />
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• eQuotes: Edit and approve quotes<br />
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• View your custom pricing<br />
• Check local store availability<br />
• Flexible delivery options: will call,<br />
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• Account Management – workflow,<br />
spending controls, order templates,<br />
customer crossreference<br />
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• 14 regional distribution centers, internal truck fleet<br />
• Millions of products available through our supplier network<br />
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• We stock inventory locally –<br />
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• Custom bin-stock /<br />
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• Dock-to-dock delivery,<br />
in-plant locations,<br />
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• FAST Solutions SM –<br />
Automated supply technology<br />
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• 9 manufacturing locations, 300+ machinists<br />
• From short-run specials to high-volume orders<br />
• Instant quotes on common bolt configurations<br />
• ISO 9001:2008 operations, in-house A2LA lab<br />
• Hot Forging, Cold Heading, Turning,<br />
Machining, Waterjet Cutting,<br />
Threading, and more<br />
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Industrial Services<br />
• Custom Chain Sling Fabrication<br />
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• Cut-to-Length Metal, Chain<br />
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• Fastenal Solutions<br />
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Import Services<br />
Engineering & Lab Services<br />
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Become a<br />
sUper<br />
sTaffer<br />
dress for success<br />
41% of Employers Promote,“those who dress professionally<br />
more than others in the organizations” (CNN, 2009).<br />
WhaT noT To WEar To WorK…<br />
• Yoga Pants/Workout Gear<br />
• “Saturday-Night at the Bar” Clothing<br />
• Sagging Pants<br />
• Camo/Hunting Apparel<br />
• Anything that Reveals your Undergarments<br />
don’t Waste Company resources<br />
grEaTEsT CosT To EMploYErs…<br />
1. Time<br />
20-29 minutes wasted on average 2.1 hours/day<br />
30-39 minutes wasted on average 1.9 hours/day<br />
40-49 minutes wasted on average 1.4 hours/day<br />
(Webber, 2007)<br />
Facebook users spend 700 billion minutes a month<br />
on the Social Media Network (Memeburn, 2011).<br />
2. Office Supplies<br />
3. Extended Lunch Hours<br />
4. Long Distance Calls<br />
follow Company policy<br />
UTiliZE ThE phonE propErlY<br />
1. Limit Personal Phone Calls<br />
& Texts<br />
2. Keep Conversations “Low-<br />
Key”…not everyone wants<br />
to hear your conversation<br />
1. Listen Attentively<br />
2. Be Honest<br />
1. Blame<br />
2. Take Credit for Colleague’s<br />
Work<br />
Take responsibility<br />
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don’t...<br />
3. Don’t Talk on the Phone in<br />
the Restroom<br />
3. Treat Everyone with<br />
Kindness and Respect<br />
3. Engage in Crude Humor/<br />
Sexually-Charged Remarks<br />
4. Use Profane Language<br />
Make yourself invaluable!<br />
Hire A<br />
Texan<br />
sTEp 1 rEgisTEr<br />
1. Visit www.tarleton.edu/careers<br />
2. Click on Hire A Texan for Students &<br />
Alumni<br />
3. On the “Log In” side, enter your<br />
go.tarleton email address.<br />
Username:<br />
firstname.lastname@go.tarleton.edu<br />
Password:<br />
firstname.lastname@go.tarleton.edu<br />
4. Once you have logged in, fill out the<br />
registration form.<br />
5. Click SUBMIT<br />
6. Next, verify email using your GO email.<br />
sTEp 2 vErifY<br />
EMail<br />
1. After you have claimed your GO email,<br />
LOG IN to your email account<br />
(www.outlook.com or MyGateway).<br />
For email instructions visit<br />
www.tarleton.edu/technoloogy.<br />
2. Click on the email message from<br />
careers@tarleton.edu- Hire A Texan<br />
message.<br />
3. Click on the link provided in the<br />
message to verify your email.<br />
sTEp 3 WaiT for<br />
approval<br />
1. Before using Hire A Texan an<br />
administrator must approve your<br />
account. This generally takes no more<br />
than 1-2 business days.<br />
2. After approval, you will receive another<br />
GO email message-instructions are<br />
provided in the message for Hire A<br />
Texan log in.<br />
For more information on how to access<br />
Hire A Texan, visit www.tarleton.edu/careers.
MosT inflUEnTial<br />
aspECTs of YoUr<br />
inTErviEW<br />
According to a survey of<br />
2,000 bosses<br />
completed by ClassesandCareers.com<br />
Survey says these are the most<br />
common nonverbal mistakes made at a<br />
job interview:<br />
47% Having little or no knowledge<br />
of the company is the most common<br />
mistake job seekers make at the<br />
interview<br />
67% failure to make eye contact<br />
38% lack of smile<br />
33% bad posture<br />
21% crossing arms over chest<br />
9% using too many hand gestures<br />
26% handshake that is too weak<br />
33% being too fidgety<br />
33% of bosses surveyed said they<br />
know within the first<br />
90 seconds<br />
of an interview whether they will hire<br />
someone<br />
avEragE lEngTh<br />
of an inTErviEW<br />
40 minutes<br />
interviewing<br />
WhEn WE MEET<br />
nEW pEoplE,<br />
ThE iMpaCT is:<br />
55% the way we carry ourselves –<br />
the way we dress, act, and walk through<br />
the door<br />
38% The quality of our voice,<br />
grammar, and overall confidence<br />
Only 7% what we actually say!<br />
Top 10<br />
inTErviEW MisTaKEs<br />
10. Over-explaining why you lost<br />
your last job<br />
9. Conveying that you’re not over it<br />
8. Lacking humor, warmth, or<br />
personality<br />
7. Not showing interest or<br />
enthusiasm<br />
6. Inadequate research about the<br />
potential employer<br />
5. Concentrating too much on<br />
what you want<br />
4. Trying to be all things to all people<br />
3. Winging the interview<br />
2. Failing to set yourself apart from<br />
other candidates<br />
1. Failing to express that you<br />
WANT the job<br />
rEgarding aTTirE<br />
65% of bosses said clothes could<br />
be the deciding factor between two<br />
similar candidates<br />
practice interview Questions<br />
Tell me something about yourself.<br />
This is a frequent opening question usually for an “ice<br />
breaker”. It provides you the opportunity to sell yourself and<br />
to prove to the employer that you have what he/she needs.<br />
Take no more than 1-2 minutes to offer a concise, wellorganized<br />
presentation of yourself. Keep it relevant to the job.<br />
Which of the qualities that you possess makes<br />
you feel that you would be successful at this job?<br />
If you did your research, it will be easier for you to focus on<br />
the qualifications that they are looking for. Pay particular<br />
attention to areas in which your strength relates either<br />
directly or indirectly to the position.<br />
What interests you about our company and why<br />
do you want to work for us?<br />
Again, your research is essential! Find out what products<br />
they offer and what services they render. Your answer should<br />
reflect your career goals as they relate to the goals of the<br />
company. Attempt to show why this particular company, and<br />
not any other, is important to you. You should convey that<br />
you are looking for a particular job and not just “any job.”<br />
What would you like to be doing five years from<br />
now?<br />
Tell the interviewer that you hope to be with the company in<br />
whatever capacity you can make the greatest contribution,<br />
based on the skills and experiences you’ve gained over the<br />
course of the preceding years.<br />
Do you prefer working alone or with others?<br />
The employer is really looking for a sign that you are<br />
confident and able enough to work without supervision. Let<br />
him/her know that while you enjoy the freedom of working<br />
alone, you also enjoy the team spirit of working with others.<br />
What activities did you engage in while at school?<br />
Employers are interested in persons with varied interests.<br />
Having no outside interests indicates that you are either dull,<br />
or that you need all spare time to get by in your studies.<br />
What is your major strength/weakness?<br />
Your major strength should be easy, but be sure it is<br />
directly related to the position. As for your major weakness,<br />
again, put a positive spin on it. For instance, “I tend to<br />
be nervous around my supervisors, although I’ve gained<br />
more confidence in that area since my last job where my<br />
supervisors encouraged me to ask questions.”<br />
Describe your best/worst boss.<br />
Be positive. Speak about your best boss if possible. If<br />
pressed to speak about your worst boss, try to put a<br />
positive spin on it. For example, “I had a supervisor who<br />
was often vague. However, because of this, I learned the<br />
value of good communication.” Don’t name names!<br />
sTrEss inTErviEW<br />
QUEsTions are a test to see how you act<br />
under pressure. These questions can be used for positions<br />
which contain high levels of stressful situations.<br />
• What kinds of people do you find difficult to work with?<br />
• What are some of the things you find difficult to do?<br />
• How would you evaluate me as an interviewer?<br />
• What interests you least about this position?<br />
• How do you handle rejection?<br />
• What is the worst thing you have heard about our<br />
company?<br />
• See this pen that I am holding? Sell it to me.<br />
Visit our website for a list of even more questions you<br />
might be asked during an interview.<br />
BEhavioral-BasEd<br />
inTErviEWing (BBi) is one of<br />
the fastest growing interviewing methods, based on the<br />
premise that an applicant’s past behavior will predict how<br />
he or she will respond to similar situations in the future.<br />
Typically, recruiters ask general questions about previous<br />
jobs or activities, future goals, grades, classes, etc. BBI<br />
challenges you to recall (in detail) what you did, thought,<br />
and felt in key situations as if you were reliving them. This<br />
allows the recruiter to see the whole picture—your thought<br />
process, decision making skills, and emotional state—<br />
as well as the results of your actions. Take your time in<br />
formulating a response. Be direct and thorough. Below are<br />
some commonly asked behavior-based questions:<br />
• What was the most complex assignment you have had?<br />
What was your role?<br />
• Provide an example of how you acquired a technical skill<br />
and converted it into a practical application.<br />
• Think of a situation where you distrusted a co-worker/<br />
supervisor resulting in tension between you. What steps<br />
did you take to improve the relationship?<br />
• Tell me about a suggestion you made to improve a job<br />
process. What was the result?<br />
• Give me a specific example of a time when you did not<br />
meet a deadline. How did you handle the subsequent<br />
situation?<br />
• Give me a specific example of a time when you sold<br />
someone on an idea or concept.<br />
• Describe a time when you had to make a decision that<br />
was not popular with the group.<br />
• Tell me about a time when you made a bad decision.<br />
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What You<br />
should ask<br />
the Company<br />
• What future changes do you see for the company?<br />
• Who are your competitors?<br />
• How would you describe the ideal candidate?<br />
• How does my job fit with the mission of the<br />
organization?<br />
• What will I be contributing to the organization?<br />
• How much travel, if any, is involved in this position?<br />
• What do you wish you knew about the company before<br />
you started?<br />
• How would top management describe the corporate<br />
culture, and how does this compare with how things<br />
really are at the lower levels?<br />
• What are the ethical and environmental philosophies of<br />
your company?<br />
• What is this company’s philosophy towards their<br />
employees?<br />
• What values are sacred to the company?<br />
• What is the greatest challenge, from your perspective,<br />
that the organization faces during the next year?<br />
• Can I expect opportunities for advancement with the<br />
company if I prove myself?<br />
• Where would my career progress from my first<br />
assignment?<br />
• If I do well, what will I be doing in five years?<br />
• What programs for minorities does your firm have?<br />
• What skills are especially important for someone in this<br />
position?<br />
• Are salary adjustments geared toward the cost of living<br />
or job performance?<br />
• Does your company encourage further education?<br />
• Do you have plans for expansion?<br />
• Have you cut your staff in the last three years?<br />
• If I am extended a job offer, how soon would you like me<br />
to start?<br />
QUEsTions NEVER To asK<br />
• What does this company do? (Do your research ahead<br />
of time!)<br />
• If I get the job ,when can I take time off for vacation?<br />
(Wait until you get the offer to mention prior<br />
commitments)<br />
• Can I change my schedule if I get the job? (If you need<br />
to figure out the logistics of getting to work don’t<br />
mention it now...)<br />
• Did I get the job? (Be patient. They’ll let you know.)<br />
$alary<br />
negotiations<br />
Avoid discussing salary (vacation, holidays, sick leave,<br />
etc.) until you have been offered the job. Make sure<br />
you have received a defined job description before<br />
you attempt to determine a fair salary expectation.<br />
You should have an idea of the salary range being<br />
offered but you should not be the first one to mention<br />
a salary figure. Complete your budget before you begin<br />
negotiations to determine the minimum you must have<br />
to meet your obligations. Research the cost of living in<br />
the geographic area of the employment site.<br />
salarY QUEsTions<br />
YoU MighT BE asKEd<br />
• What do you require?<br />
• What is the minimum pay you will accept?<br />
• What is your pay record for the last five years?<br />
• Why do you believe you are qualified for so much<br />
more?<br />
• We can’t pay the salary you should have. Would you<br />
be willing to start lower and work up to that figure?<br />
• What do you expect to be earning five years from<br />
now?<br />
Web sites:<br />
bls.gov/oco<br />
jobstar.org<br />
salary.com<br />
homefair.com<br />
public.wsj.com/<br />
glassdoor.com<br />
salaryexpert.com<br />
quintcareers.com/salary_negotiation.html<br />
wageweb.com<br />
www.fmcti.com<br />
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What ’s next?<br />
Go to Grad School?<br />
Ask yourself the following questions before you make your decision:<br />
What are my long-term goals? Will a graduate degree help me reach these goals?<br />
What would I like to be doing in five or ten years?<br />
Do I enjoy this field so much that I can picture myself spending most of my time in it for years to come?<br />
Am I willing to commit to the time, effort, and personal and financial resources that pursuing a graduate<br />
degree requires?<br />
THANk YOu!<br />
Career Services would like to express sincere gratitude to our<br />
2013-2014 EMPlOYER PARTNERS.<br />
Their support helps make our programming possible.<br />
EXECuTIvE PARTNERS<br />
Things To<br />
ConsidEr<br />
1. Official transcripts of<br />
your undergraduate work must<br />
be sent to the graduate schools<br />
to which you are applying.<br />
Go to the Registrar’s website<br />
(www.tarleton.edu/registrar) for<br />
information about transcript<br />
requests.<br />
2. Letters of recommendation<br />
are usually required for admission.<br />
It is best to get three letters of<br />
recommendation to send to your<br />
schools. Usually a student asks<br />
two professors in their major and a<br />
professor or advisor from another<br />
field.<br />
3. An essay is usually<br />
required to evaluate your<br />
writing skills and learn about<br />
your campus and community<br />
envolvement. For assistance,<br />
contact Career Services<br />
(254-968-9078).<br />
These are some ideas to get you started as you pursue graduate school. If you have a clear sense of what career you<br />
want to pursue, and if an advanced degree is required for entry into that field, then graduate school is for you. Contact the<br />
College of Graduate Studies, (254-968-9104), for more information concerning <strong>Tarleton</strong> graduate programs offered.<br />
Start a Career?<br />
ASSOCIATE PARTNERS<br />
finE TUnE your résumé, online profiles,<br />
portfolios, and interview skills. Career Services can help!<br />
sEarCh for jobs. Research potential employers,<br />
network, attend job fairs and explore job search engines.<br />
www.tarleton.edu/careers/Students/internetresourcesjobsearch.html<br />
Other options:<br />
PROFESSIONAl PARTNERS<br />
Military?<br />
Many college graduates<br />
choose to join a branch of<br />
the military after graduation.<br />
Explore the options:<br />
www.defense.gov/<br />
Not looking for the typical career or grad school? Consider other options!<br />
volunteer? Internships?<br />
Give back. Whether it’s Looking for a little more<br />
locally or abroad, the experience in your field<br />
options are endless.<br />
prior to searching for a<br />
Organizations such as the full-time career? Seek out<br />
Peace Corp are always internships. Start your<br />
looking for new volunteers. search on Hire A Texan!<br />
Professional<br />
School?<br />
Professional schools prepare<br />
you for a specific career. Are<br />
you ready for a career but need<br />
tailored training? Professional<br />
school may be for you.<br />
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Career serviCes<br />
Serving the Stephenville, Fort Worth,<br />
Waco and Midlothian campuses.<br />
sTEphEnvillE offiCE<br />
Box T–0550, Stephenville, TX 76402<br />
Thompson Student Center 218<br />
(254) 968-9078 | careers@tarleton.edu<br />
saTElliTE offiCEs<br />
(817) 732-7330<br />
www.tarleton.edu/careers/<br />
fortworth-waco-midlothian.html<br />
Career Services is a part of the Division of Student Life.<br />
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