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career guide

Entire contents Copyright 2013 by The

Career Center at the University of Wash-

ington and College Recruitment Media. All

rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or

part of this publication without written

permission of the publishers is prohibited.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

To request disability accommodations,

please contact The Career Center at

206-543-0535 (voice); or you may contact

the Office of the ADA Coordinator at

206-543-6450 (voice); 206-543-6452 (TDD);

206-685-3885 (FAX); or access@u.

washington.edu (email) at least ten days

in advance of the event.

The University of Washington ensures equalopportunity in education regardless of race,

color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,

sexual orientation, age, marital status,

disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam

era veteran status in accordance with

University policy and applicable federal and

state statutes and regulations. The Career

Center operates under the policies and

regulations of the University of Washington

and the laws and regulations of the State

of Washington and the Federal Government.

The Career Center upholds and ex pects

students, alumni, and employers to adhere

to the principles of college recruiting of

the National Association of Colleges and

Employers, which states that they will

present themselves fairly and honestly.

The Career Center

134 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352810

Seattle, WA 98195-2810

206-543-0535

http://careers.washington.edu

Publishing and Advertising Information

630-457-1412

20132014

Career Services 3

Mission 3

Key Services, Workshops & Events 3

Career Planning 4

Steps in Career Planning 4

Humanities, Arts, Social Science Majors 4

Decision-Making 5

The Career & Major Decision Matrix 5

A Planful Process 5

Information About Self 6

Identify Your Strengths 6

Strengths Exploration Chart 8

Strengths Reality Test 9

Information About Options 10

Career & Occupational Information 10

Informational Interview 11

Internships, Co-ops & Summer Jobs 12

Applying to Grad School 13

Job Search Strategies 14

Career Fair Tips 14

Social Media, Finding Jobs/Exploring Careers 14

Resumes, CVs, Cover Letters, Interviews 15

Resume Preparation 15

Resume Samples 16

Cover Letters 22

Follow-Up & Other Letters 23

Curriculum Vitae & References 25

Curriculum Vitae Samples 26

Job Interview Preparation 28

Behavior-Based Interviews & STAR Method 29

Job Interviews: Answering & Asking Questions 30

Career/Interview Portfolios 31

Advertiser Index 40


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http://careers.washington.edu 3 The Career Center

CAREER SERVICES

Career Planning & Counseling

Professional counselors, workshops and resources

provide career planning support, including help with

choosing a major; resume guidance; career and

graduate school advice; and much more.

Resume Resources

A winning resume can make the difference in getting

that all-important rst interview. Looking for direction

to get started or need a professional eye to reviewthe one you have? Stop by for a Same-Day Session or

attend our workshop, Effective Resumes and Cover

Letters. Whatever your need, we have the resources

to help you write a great resume!

Grad Students: learn more about resumes and CVs at:

careers.washington.edu/GradStudents

Interview Preparation

Be on top of your game by polishing your interviewing

skills. We offer workshops on how to interview, invite

employers to speak on the topic, and offer mock inter-

views to help you ace your next interview.Jobs & Internships

The Career Center is a great resource for nding jobs

and internships. HuskyJobs, our online job/internship

bank, features listings for full- and part-time positions

at huskyjobs.washington.edu. Hundreds of employers

participate in our On-Campus Interview program,

coming to campus to interview students and alums.

Plus, we can direct you to valuable web resources,

salary information and more!

Career Fairs & Events

Finding a job or an internship means making connections.

Our Center schedules numerous events throughout the

year that bring employers from companies, non-prot

organizations, government agencies and more to

campus. Popular events include the Spring and Summer

Career Fairs, Internship Fair, Law and Health School

Fairs, ResumeFest and Employer Conversations. Check

our website for current schedules.

Career Workshops

We offer an ongoing series of drop-in workshops each

month. All are listed on our online student calendar,

and some are available online at careers.uw.edu/

workshops. Topics include:

Effective Resumes, CVs and Cover Letters

Finding Jobs and Internships

Social Media: Find Jobs and Explore Careers

Career Fair Success

Internships: What, Why, and Where

Successful Interviews

Networking for Shy People

Job Offer and Salary Negotiations

Applying to Graduate School

Federal Jobs: Find and Apply

Job Search for International Students

Our Mission

In helping students to successfully connect their academic accomplishments with a wide variety of employers and to

move forward in their roles as well-educated world citizens, the Career Center aims to simultaneously support the

goals of each individual as well as the goals of our broader context: employers, the university, the state, our nation,

and the extended global community.

Why Use The Career Center? Hundreds of employers attend our career fairs every year.

We list hundreds of jobs and internships on our HuskyJobs website each year.

Companies and organizations visit us annually through the Campus Recruitment Program.

Students learn how to identify and articulate their strengths, nd out what they really want, and seek employment

suited to their skills, strengths and values.

We help thousands of students and alumni with successful job searches each year.

Our ServicesFor students we provide a full spectrum of services, from self-exploration and decision-making to understanding

career options, from knowing how to prepare for the work world to making signicant contributions to employers and

the community. Please visit our website at careers.washington.edufor all the details.


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The Career Center 4 http://careers.washington.edu

A Special Note to Students in the Humanities, Arts, and Social SciencesStudents in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences are often referred to as liberal arts majors. The Liberal Arts (the term has

nothing to do with contemporary political perspectives) academic majors are intended to turn out well-educated citizens whohave both depth and breadth of knowledge and skills. These majors strive to develop students abilities to think critically, to view

issues in context and from multiple perspectives, to ask and address questions about ethical and societal implications, to engage

their creativity, and to communicate complex issues clearly.

CAREER PLANNING

Select Options

Investigate Matches Prepare for Action

Interests Personality

Characteristics Skills & Strengths Values

InformationAbout Self

Research Jobs Occupations Career Fields Education Required Making Connections

InformationAbout Options

Weigh Pros/Cons Evaluate Match Choose Review

DecisionMaking

TakingAction

Resources Apply (Jobs,

Internships, Grad

Schools) Interview Follow-up

Adapted from UW Professional Organizational Development, Susan Templeton.

Many Possibilities

Because the liberal arts disciplines are

not narrowly focused on specic career

paths like some other majors such as

engineering or accounting, students in

liberal arts majors usually have a wider

array of professional options. While this

kind of career exibility is good news,

it does require students to be more

proactive in exploring and pursuing

their career goals. It requires the ability

to identify ones skills, strengths, and

values and to be able to articulate these

clearly to potential employers.

Ready for the Real World

Many students in the Humanities, Social

Sciences, and Arts (and often their

parents) are under the misconception

that they are unprepared for jobs in

the so-called real world. Nothing

could be further from the truth. In fact,

the top three skills identied by many

employers as most critical are commu-

nication skills; reasoning and analytical

skills; and interpersonal/teamwork

skills. Clearly, liberal arts majors have

honed these skill sets!

The keys to a successful job searchfor liberal arts majors (and all majors,

really) include (1) identifying your skills,

strengths, and values; (2) exploring

careers and identifying the skills,

strengths, and values required; and

(3) clearly communicating to potential

employers that you are a good match

for them. The Career Center is here to

help you do just that, and the sooner,

the better (though its never too late)!

Here are some suggestions:

Attend our workshops: Resumes and

Cover Letters; Successful Interviewing;

How to Find a Job; Networking for Shy

People (and Everyone); Career Fair

Success, and more

Sign up for a Same-Day Session

Attend career events (career fairs,

Employer Conversations, Etiquette

Events, etc.)

Start doing informational interviews

with people who are already in the

work world

Consider internships and projects

that will enhance your skill set (and

your resume!)

Make an individual career counseling

appointment

Use your Career Center, starting now!

Steps in Career Planning


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1. What is the "good experience" that rst comes to yourmind? Describe it briey in the following space and list

your age at the time it took place.

2. What activities give you the most enjoyment when you

are not at work? These could include hobbies, volunteer

work, ventures, projects with the family, or anything

else. Give two or more examples.

3. In your latest assignment, project, activity, or work,which parts of it did you do best and enjoy most? Give

two or more examples.

4. In your formal schooling, which two or three subjects

did/will you continue to study and enjoy most?

Explore Your Strengths from Good Experiences in Your LifeRecognizing your strengths is the rst step to discovering a career t that maximizes your opportunities for success and satisfaction.

Signicant strengths are motivated skills that are used repeatedly in experiences you have done well and enjoyed doing. The

more you know about your strengths, the more you will understand how to adapt to the changing demands of the workforce. By

using your strengths you will be able to improve interpersonal relationships, build your career, increase your job satisfaction, and

reduce stress on the job.

Four Basic Steps to Exploring Your Strengths

1. Accept yourself as having a unique kind of excellence that is always growing within you.

2. Recognize that the elements of your excellence have been demonstrated from time to time throughout your life. These elements

have most likely been demonstrated in experiences you identify as achievements: Good Experiencesin which you did things well,you enjoyed doing them, and you are proud of what you did.

3. Believe that by carefully identifying and studying your Good Experiences, you will nd the pattern of skills and talents you have

repeatedly used to make those ex periences happen.

4. Focus on using this pattern of skills and talents or strengths. They are the reliable elements of your special excellence. This pattern

of strengths provides clues to the kinds of career activities that are likely to be part of your future achievements regardless of

your job titles or job descriptions.

Four Ways to Identify Good Experiences (something specic you...did well, enjoyed, are proud of):

IDENTIFY YOUR STRENGTHS


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3 EXAMPLE: Inventing a Study Abroad Experience

1 EXAMPLE: Business Management Group Project

5 EXAMPLE:Annual Backpacking Trip

2 EXAMPLE: Helped Plan Friend's Wedding

4 EXAMPLE: SAE Formula Competition

Which Good Experiences stand out as the best?

Prioritize your top ten experiences above, and place

the ranking (1 for the top) in the boxes to the left.


Example of Good Experience

Inventing a Study Abroad Experience

The problem I had to solve was that I couldnt afford any of thestudy abroad programs offered by my school, but I felt stronglythat experiencing another culture was necessary to the educationI wantedso I decided to go nd one I could afford. First, I wentto the registrar to nd out what I would have to do to get creditand discovered that the school had to be accredited and that thecredits could fulll some of my general education requirements.

Then I asked professors and other students and checked all thebulletin boards near all the language, culture and internationalstudies departments. I wrote to several schools in Mexico andSpain for more information and signed up for work-study jobs oncampus. I also took a job during Winter break to save money formy trip.

One of the accredited schools in Mexico seemed to have what Iwanted: language, culture and history courses in Spanish and ahome-stay experience. So I looked for transportation to Mexicoand discovered a cheap bus tour package that would get methere and back (and it turned out to be a wonderful adventure,too). While there, I worked and played hard and the wholeexperience exceeded my expectations and raised my condence.My language skills improved enough that I also was able to travel

independently by bus to Mexico City, which led to several otheradventures, and I learned more than I ever anticipated aboutlife in another very different culture. Finally, when I returned toschool the following year, I had earned eight general educationcredits toward my Bachelors in Latin American Studies.

List Your Prioritized Top 10 Good Experiences

List 10-15 or more of your good experiences, devoting a few words to each. It doesn't matter when they occurred, but rather what

you did to make the good experiences happen and whether there were outcomes that you felt good about. These experiences can come

from any part of your life: school, sports, employment, personal relationships, etc. Cover all parts of your life from childhood to

the present. Remember the denition of a Good Experience: 1)Something you did well; 2)Enjoyed doing and; 3)Are proud of.

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For 4 - 5 of your top 10 experiences write one or two paragraphs

describing the situation, the tasks you completed, the actions youtook and the outcomes you felt good about. See STAR method on

page 29 to help you construct your "story."


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Strengths Exploration ChartThis chart enables you to re-examine your Good Experiences and identify possible strengths. Signicant strengths will be those

skills or talents that have shown themselves repeatedly in your top ten Good Expe riences. A signicant strength is inner-moti-

vatedone that you almost can't help using whenever the opportunity comes up.

Instructions for using the chart: The rst column is for exploration of your top Good Experience. Go down the columns scanning

each of the skills, talents or strengths in the chart and put a check mark beside the ones that have been strongly appliedin that

experience. Do the same with the other Top 10 Good Experiences you described. The blank spaces at the end of the chart are forskills, talents or strengths you feel should be on the chart but are not there.

Implications: Items with the highest totals could be signicant strengths. Examine those skills that have the highest totals and think about the manysituations in which you have used them. How could you use these skills in your ideal job? Are there ways you could combine some of the skills to create

opportunities? The completion of these activities begins a process of identifying signicant strengths and nding meaningful work where you can be a

your best and utilize more of your potential.You may want to consider meeting with a career counselor in The Career Center to discuss the process of

uncovering your strengths and ways of creating new opportunities that provide career satisfaction.

Used with permission from Dr. Bernard Haldane, CENTER FOR DEPENDABLE STRENGTHS, [email protected], www.dependablestrengths.org


Organization Ability

Adventuresome

Accountable

Maintain Perspective

Persevering

Persuasive

Planning Ability

Policy Making

Practical

Problem Solving Skills

Productive

Program Development

Marketing

Research Skills

Sales Ability

Service Oriented

Showmanship

Articulate

Technology Skills

Systems/Procedures

Teamwork

Manual Dexterity

Training/Teaching

Troubleshooting

Writing

Analysis/Analyzing

Artistic Ability

Budgeting

Communicating

Coordinating

Creativity

Critical Thinking

Design

Detail Oriented

Energy/Drive

Economical/Frugal

Mathematic Ability

Follow-Through

Foresight

Interpersonal Skills

Imagination

Independence

Initiative

Innovative

Leadership

Liaison/Collaborate

Managing

Mechanical Ability Multi-Tasking Negotiating Observant

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Strengths Reality Test

To identify your signicant strengths, perform the following reality test (try to test 6-12 strengths):

Write the strengths you wish to test in the boxes below. For each strength, identify three distinct examples of experiences in which

you strongly applied that strength. First, review the Good Experiences used to complete the Exploration Chart on the previous

page for ideas. Next, think of other experiences that are good examples of using that strength. It should be relatively easy to come

up with three examples, if the strength you are testing is truly a signicant strength.

Implications: When seeking employment the best opportunities will be those where there is a match between the skills needed to

do the job and your signicant strengths. Feature the strengths you have tested above on your resume in a Background Summary

(see the resume example on page 18). Incorporate examples of how you have demonstrated these strengths in your answers to

interview questions (see How to Answer 'Tell Me About Yourself' on page 30). Meet with a career counselor at The Career Center

to explore further how your strengths can be used in your job search.

Used with permission from Dr. Bernard Haldane, CENTER FOR DEPENDABLE STRENGTHS [email protected], www.dependablestrengths.org


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Careers/Occupations

onetonline.org

mynextmove.org

myskillsmyfuture.org

insidejobs.comroadtripnation.com

bls.gov/oco

careeronestop.org

careercornerstone.org

careers.uw.edu/

Resources/Going-Global-0

Internships

cityyear.org/seattle/

idealist.org

inroads.org

internmatch.com

internships.com

internshipprograms.com

monstercollege.com

twc.edu

volunteermatch.org

Graduate Schools

graduateguide.com

gradschool.about.com

gradschools.com

petersons.com

graduatingengineer.com

GRE - gre.org

LSAT - lsac.org

MCAT - aamc.org

DAT - ada.org

GMAT - mba.com

PCAT - pcatweb.info

ScholarshipCoach.com

Job Search

collegegrad.com

careerbuilder.com

quintcareers.com

job-interview.net

philanthropynw.org

jobhuntersbible.com

vault.com

wetfeet.com

craigslist.com

glassdoor.com

indeed.com

simplyhired.com

CAREER & OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION

Websites

Printed Resources Available at The Career Center

Jobs for English Majors and other Smart People; John L.

Munschauer

To Boldly Go: A Practical Career Guide for Scientists;

Peter S. Fiske Jobs that Matter; Heather Krasna

Kaplan's Graduate School Guides

Peterson's Series on Grad Schools

Interview Survival Kit; Ivy Advising

Mastering the Case Interview; Alexander Chernev

Negotiating Your Salary; Jack Chapman

Backpack to Briefcase; Terry Arndt & John Ricchini

First Job First Paycheck; Jeff Lehman

Washington Manufacturers Register

Media Inc.s Master Lists

Puget Sound Business Journal Book of Lists

International Business & Trade Directories; Grey HousePublishing

Do What You Are; Paul Tieger & Barbara Barron-Tieger

Skills for Success; Adele Scheele

The University of Washington Library Systemhas an extensive collection of resources

Vault's Career Insider

UW Reference collections in the Suzzallo, Odegaard,

Business School and Engineering libraries

Review stock reports, annual reports, company clippings,trade journals, magazines, periodicals, indexes, and

directories (local, state, national and inter national)

Local and national newspapers

Puget Sound Business Journal, The Seattle Times, Seattle

Weekly, Media Inc., The Wall Street Journal, and The New

York Times.

Magazines:

Newsweek, Time, U.S. News and World Report, Fortune,

Forbes, Money, Barrons, Business Week, Business World,

and Harvard Business Review.

Use the Internet: for employer homepagesand much more! The Career Center Homepage: http://careers.washington.edu

Majors & Jobs: Google> What can I do with a Major in...

Informational Interviews (See page 11): Seattle NetworkingGuide, Husky Career Network, LinkedIn, Twitter, andFacebook

Washington Occupational Information System: www.wois.org

WOIS has the most current info on jobs, sala ries, and educational

programs in Washington State and is accessible from computers

at the UW and public libraries with site li censes. (Note: Student

access to WOIS off campus - use sitekey > EGF708)

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Informational InterviewWhat:

Informational Interviewing is a key strategy for both career

exploration and the job search process. Essentially its a brief

conversation (20-30 minutes) with a professional in a career

eld you are considering so you can learn more about thecareer and get some advice about how to prepare to enter

that eld.

Why:

Four good reasons for doing informational interviews:

1. Can help conrm (or not) your interest in an occupation.

2. Learn about jobs/job titles you never knew existed.

3. Receive insider info that could help you get a job.

4. Develop networking skills and contacts!

Where:

At a mutually convenient place, preferably where you will be

able to observe a typical work setting for that occupation.

How:

Five basic steps in doing Informational Interviews:

1. Find and invite people to interviews

Ways to nd individuals with whom to do informational

interviews:

Your existing network of family, friends, advisers, professors.

UW Alumni Association (washington.edu/alumni/careers)

including the Husky Career Network and UW LinkedIn group.

LinkedIn (see page 14)The whole purpose of this website is

professional networking!

The Seattle Networking Guide (iloveseattle.org)groups and

organizations by category.

Various directoriessuch as The Environmental Services

Directory, Washington Manufacturers Directory, 2-1-1

Community Resources Onlinesee page 10 for more. Ask a

librarian to help you locate an appropriate directory.

Professional Associations: Organizations whose primary

purpose is to support people in a particular eld (i.e.,

the American Marketing Association, Public Relations

Society of America...). Usually there are local chapters soyou can nd local people to interview via the association

websites. To locate an association, check the occupa-

tional section of WOIS.org, the Seattle Networking Guide,

Weddles Association Directory, or ask a career counselor

or librarian!

2. Prepare for the interview

Do some preliminary research about the career eld that

your interviewee represents (see page 10 for some great

library and Internet resources).

To make the meeting more useful and leave a good impres-

sion, prepare a list of questions ahead of time.

3. Conduct the informational interview

Ask for information, advice and contacts only; never ask fo

a job.

Take notes; you will use this info to follow up.

Suggested questions:

How did you get into this eld?

In general, what is your work like?

How does your job t into the company's overall operation?

Describe a typical day or week on your job. What do you like

most about this position?...least? What typical educational credentials are required for entry

What skills, abilities and personal qualities are most impor

tant to succeed in your work?

What advice would you give to someone still in college,

aspiring to a career in your eld (major, courses, work...)?

How would you advise someone seeking a job in this eld?

Is any on-the-job training provided? What are the opportuni

ties for continued learning and growth?

My strengths include the following: ____, ____, and _______

How might they match with positions in this eld? I have a

resume if you would like to see it (no objective on resume)

Can you suggest other people I might talk with regarding this

eld? May I mention that you referred me to them?

4. Send a thank-you note

ALWAYS send a thank-you note to the interviewee (either a

handwritten note or email is good)!

5. Follow up

To maintain a warm connection, follow up on a monthly

basis with a brief email (see page 23) on how youve used

their advice and/or contacted their referrals.

You may also follow up in person with contacts at profes

sional association meetings and networking events.

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS

Informational Interview Request Letter/Email

Dear Ms. Smith:

I am currently a junior at the University of Washington and am

very interested in the eld of marketing. Having discovered your

name on the website for the Puget Sound Chapter of the AmericanMarketing Association, I thought that you would be an excellent

person to assist me with career information.

As a Communication major, I am exploring career paths. The eld

of marketing sounds appealing to me, but I want to get a clearer

sense of direction. I would like to get your advice on the long-term

career possibilities in marketing as well as a better handle on the

day-to-day activities of what people do in this eld.

I will call you next week to see if we can arrange a brief meeting

(20 - 30 minutes) at your convenience. Thank you for considering

my request.

Sincerely,Chris M. Fine


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Internships, Co-ops, and Summer JobsExpand your potential and increase your marketability.

By participating in an internship, co-op, volunteer role,

or working a summer job you gain the related experience

employers seek in prospective candidates.

First, decide what kind of experience you want:

Think about the work you want to learn more about.

What skills would you like to gain more experience using?

Which organizations, companies, and industries interest you?

Does the experience have to be paid or can it be unpaid?

Consider paid, unpaid, volunteer, and academic credit

opportunities as equally benecial.

Would you like to earn academic credit? Check with the

Carlson Leadership and Public Service Center and/or

your department for information about earning credit.

Consider creating your own internship.

What are your learning goals and objectives?

Meet with an adviser, professor, mentor or a careercounselor at The Career Center for ideas.

Look for opportunities using a variety of resources:

Visit The Career Center website for internship info and

links: careers.washington.edu/Students/Internships

Use the HuskyJobs database to identify open positions

and employers: huskyjobs.washington.edu

Attend career fairs and ask about internships, co-ops and

student employment.

Visit the Experiential Learning Center website:

expd.uw.edu

Visit the Engineering Co-op Program website:

engr.washington.edu/coop/

Go to academic departments and visit their websites.

Visit company and organization websites for current

internship opportunities.

Prepare yourself. Steps in the process:

Determine which opportunities match your interests and

goals.

Check departmental eligibility qualications for earning

academic credit.

Review job descriptions and learning objectives.

Attend and participate in workshops and events at The

Career Center:

- Internships: What, Why, and Where workshop

- Resume workshop or Same-Day Session- Successful Interviews workshop

- Mock Interviews with a career counselor or peer advisor

- Career Fairs, Internship Fair

- Employer Conversations, Employer Info Sessions

Keep track of what you are learning and communicate

with your supervisors so that you can get the most out of

the experience.

INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS & SUMMER JOBS

InternshipsSeaport EnvironmentalCommunications Aviation Civil

Engineering FinancialConstruction

Management Design Engineering Contract

Administration ExperienceAnalyst ElectronicTechnicians Community Business Development

Real EstateCapital Development Police Fire

Project Management Information Technology

Careers

offering college and graduate

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opportunities

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Grad School Exam Preparation

What Are Grad School Exams?

Most grad schools require applicants to complete graduate entrance

exams. They are used by admissions staff to help determine

who to admit. The most common exam is the Graduate Record

Examinations (GRE). These exams contain verbal, math and subject

matter sections.

For test dates and more information on the GRE:

Graduate Record Examinations - http://gre.org

Most professional grad schools including law schools, medicalschools and MBA programs have specialized exams which are

required for entry. For more information, please visit:

LSAT Law School - www.lsac.org

MCAT Medical School - www.aamc.org

PCAT Pharmacy School- www.pcatweb.info

DAT Dental School - www.ada.org

GMAT Business Administration Schools - www.mba.com

OAT Optometry School - www.opted.org

Letters of RecommendationStart early to develop relationships with professors and others who you wish

to ask for letters of recommendations. Plan to have at least three strongletters. Letter writers should know you well and speak to your ability to

succeed in a graduate program. Give recommenders supporting materials

(resume, coursework completed, etc.) and plenty of lead time. You may

set up a condential letter of recommendation le with Interfolio online

(www.interfolio.com) to have letters and application materials sent to

graduate and professional schools. Interfolio charges a fee for this service.

Personal Statement Preparation

What Are Personal Statements?

Personal statements are often required by grad schools to assist in the

admissions process. They usually are a 1-2 page narrative about your

academic interests, the characteristics and accomplishments that make

you a good t for each particular program, and how you might contributeto a graduate program. Some grad schools ask you to address specic

questions in your personal statement.

How Can I Write a Winning Personal Statement?

Writing an effective personal statement means knowing yourself and

your goals well and the ability to tell a good story. For more on personalstatement writing look into these books: Graduate Admission Essays: Write

Your Way Into the Graduate School of Your Choice, by Donald Asher, and

How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Graduate and ProfessionaSchool, by Richard J. Stelzer. There are Writing Centers on campus where

you may also get assistance in writing a personal statement. Please visit

UW Libraries-Citations & Writing online (click on Writing and Grammar

Guides) for a complete list and locations. You can have your persona

statement reviewed by a career counselor by scheduling a counseling

session or attending Same-Day Sessions. Your own personal contacts maybe helpful as well.

Professional School Interview PreparationSome programs, particularly those in the health professions such a

Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy School, may require an interview.

How Can I Prepare for a Professional School Interview?

1. Research the professional schools you have applied to in order to

determine their academic emphasis, faculty projects, and how you

match.

2. It is helpful to have developed your personal statement so you hav

clarity about your background, goals, philosophy and ways you can

contribute to a graduate program.

3. Make an appointment with a career counselor for a Mock Interview.

Important: Be sure to deliver your personal statement and the schoo

name to the counselor two days in advance so they can better arrive at

questions to ask you.

Following is a helpful website in preparing for grad school interviews

Student Doctor Network www.studentdoctor.net

APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL

Be aware of deadlines, not only admission application deadlines, but also nancial aid deadlines, and be sure to give yourself enough time

to complete all parts of the application. Consider the following possible steps and requirements:

Research grad schools

Graduate school exam (e.g., GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT)

Application forms

Recommendation letters

Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose

Financial aid applications

Why Should I Research Grad Schools?

It is important to know which graduate programs would be the best t for you. Graduate programs vary tremendously, depending on

their philosophy, emphases, requirements, and faculty research interests. Additional factors to consider include size of cohort, level of

competitiveness, and the general "culture" of the program. Identifying graduate programs where you will feel comfortable and be able to

meet your goals is critical.

How Do I Research Graduate and Professional Schools?

To locate relevant graduate programs, check resources such as www.petersons.com/graduate-schools.aspxor www.gradschools.com

and talk with your professors and academic advisers. Some elds, such as psychology, even have specic publications that list and describe

graduate programs (e.g., Graduate Study in Psychology). Visit the website of each graduate program you are considering. Review the

faculty members and their research interests to determine if there are professors with whom you would like to study. Determine whether

the program provides adequate nancial aid. Consider contacting some graduate students who are currently enrolled in the programs you

are considering.

If interested in attending a University of Washington graduate program, be sure to visit the UW Graduate Admissions website(grad.washington.edu/admissions) for admissions details.

General Steps and Timeline for Applying to Graduate Schools


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*NOTE: It is important to use

multiple strategies; spend most of

your time using pro-active ones.

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES

Career Fair Tips (Details at careers.uw.edu/Workshops)

Decide what you want from a career fairinternship, summer job, career position, company contacts, career information

Research employers attending the fair at careers.uw.edu/Resources/WebResources (Company/Industry Research)

Develop a concise resumetarget to top priority employers; bring more general resumes for other companies (see pp. 16-21)

Dress business casual or better; bring a professional notebook and 30 or more copies of your resume

Plan a strategyreview the fair map of employers; speak with lower priority companies rst, then top priority companies

Prepare and practice a 30-second introductiondescribe how your studies, projects, strengths and interests t their positions

Follow upask for a business card, send a thank-you note, follow up monthly to say how you are becoming a better candidate

Employers Recruitment Methods

Promote qualied internal candidates, employee referrals

Identify candidates via personal contacts, colleagues,professional associations, social media, etc.

Recruit candidates from targeted schools

Consider unsolicited applicants

Employment

Services

Ads

Contacts/

Networking

Career Centers, Career Fairs

& Student Organizations

Targeted Job Search: applying to

employers of interest

Government Agencies,

Stafng & Temp Agencies

Job Listings & Job Boards

Job Seekers Strategies*

PRO-AC

TIVE

PASSIVE

Social MediaFind Jobs & Explore CareersExpand your career exploration and accelerate your job searchthrough social media. Many people are using social media web sites

like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube

to connect with employers, research career elds, and nd job

openings. Most importantly, savvy job seekers are using social media

to expand, strengthen, and utilize their network. Attend the Career

Center's workshop on this topic to learn more and/or go online and

search on how to best use social media for your career. Mashable.

comis a key resource for everything social media. Get social!

LinkedInLinkedIn.comoperates the worlds largest professional network

on the Internet with more than 175 million members in over 200countries. LinkedIn is a great resource for anyone, whether you

are an undecided student exploring options, or a strategic job

seeker. One key aspect of using LinkedIn effectively is having

a complete prole. Completed proles allow you to effectively

display (online) your education, skills, goals, experiences, aflia-

tions, connections, photos and professionalismand allows you to

be found easier by hiring managers and potential colleagues. Your

LinkedIn Prole (LinkedIns instructions for prole-completeness

university.linkedin.com/careerservices/resources ): Add a photoHelp people remember you by adding a profes-

sional-looking photo to your prole. Headshots are best.

Add your summary/backgroundWhat do you want people to

know about you? Important strengths, qualications, career

interests? Use this section as you would a summary of quali

cations section that you would put on a resume.

Add your educationEnter your school and LinkedIn can help

you re-connect with your classmates and meet alumni.

Fill in your employment history/experienceKeep your network

informed about your past positions and accomplishments.

Be found in searches: Add at least three skills and ente

keywords to represent your industry and function, e.g., IT

marketing, healthcare, writing, biotech, etc.

Customize your prole URL (web address)Share it with

colleagues and add your URL to email signatures, business

cards and your resume. In prole edit mode, click on Edit

Prole next to your Linkedin URL under your photo, and edit

URL name. Example: linkedin.com/in/johnsmith.

Networking on LinkedIn:

Always customize messages and connection requests you

send through LinkedIn

You generally need 30-50 connections for your LinkedIn

network to be strong. Think quality of connections, not

quantity. Connect rst with family and friends, then build

your network from there, University Afliations, Work/

Internship Afliations, Volunteer Afliations

Useful LinkedIn Features:

Student Jobs (linkedin.com/studentjobs); UW Alumn(linkedin.com/alumni); Your Skills (linkedin.com/skills)


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Formatting. Shoot for 11-12-point font size

(not smaller than 10point), an easy to

read font style (Calibri is good), margins a

minimum of .8 inches on top, bottom, and

sides.

Identifying Information. This informationprovides your name, address, phone

number and email address. Consider adding

your LinkedIn website URL.

Objective. The objective is a concisestatement (generally 1-2 lines) that

species a position, eld of work or skills to

be used on the job.

Summary of Qualications. Content for this

section is determined by the job/internship

description. List the skills and the strengthsyou have that are directly relevant to the

position description.

Education.This entry should include the nameof your college, the city and state, the

degree you received or expect to receive,

and the date of the degree. You may want

to include information on relevant projects,

courses or honors. Study abroad experience

could also be included in this section.

Work and Experience. List your positiontitle, place of employment, city, state

and dates. Write bulleted statements that

give evidence that you have the skills the

employer needs and wants. Avoid respon-

sibilities included. Instead, make your

descriptions powerful by starting each one

with a verb. To the right is a list of action

words to get you started.

Leadership Activities. List the name of thegroup you were afliated with and the

position you held, describe what you

accomplished and the purpose of the group

(if not evident from the groups name). If

space is at a premium, you may simply list

the organization and your position.

Headings.You may wish to create additional

headings that highlight relevant experi-

ences that arent listed elsewhere on your

resume. Some examples: Related Projects,

Research Experience, Computer Skills.

Resume Key Points

The purpose of a resume is to get you an

interview.Your interview should get you a

job. If youre getting in terviews from your

resume, its doing its job.

A resume is a marketing piece, not a

history piece. Decide carefully what to

include and leave out. Its not your life

story; its your personal sales piece.

Your resume should be targeted to the

job for which you are applying.Be specic

and particular in showing your interest and

suitability.

If possible, keep your resume to one page.

Denitely use a clean, concise style. Your

resume may be judged in 10-30 seconds.

Grad students can usually go to two pages.

More employers are using algorhythms

to search resume databases for word

matches so its even more important to use

key words from job descriptions on yourresumes (see example page 18).

Content. When describing a project, work

or volunteer experience: what did you do?

Use numbers to describe what results/

outcomes were achieved.

Have someone proofread your resume

carefully. Errors often screen out other-

wise qualied can didates.

RESUME PREPARATION

Resume Action Words:

Administered

Analyzed

Appraised

Audited

Balanced

Budgeted

Collaborated

Communicated

Compiled

Completed

Conducted

Consulted

Contributed

Coordinated

Created

Critiqued

Decreased

Demonstrated

Designed

Developed

Directed

Distributed

Documented

Edited

Enhanced

Established

Expedited

Facilitated

Financed

GeneratedImproved

Implemented

Initiated

Investigated

Led

Managed

Negotiated

Organized

Planned

Presented

Prioritized

ProducedResearched

Reviewed

Scheduled

Shared

Supervised

Supported

Trained

Updated

Worked

Wrote


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20/44 The Career Center 18 http://careers.washington.edu

4523 Brooklyn Ave. NESeale, WA 98105

November 1, 2013

Mr. Richard E. ParsonsCommunity DirectorAssociaon for Environmental Jusce16259 Quenn Blvd.Washington, D.C. 20202

Dear Mr. Parsons:I would like to apply for the Environmental Advocate posion with the Associaon for EnvironmentalJusce. I was thrilled to see on your website that you are currently seeking applicants for this posion.Advocacy regarding the environment is exactly the type of career that I am seek ing. I will be graduangfrom the University of Washington in June and I believe I am an excellent candidate because I have: 1)a lifelong interest in and commitment to environmental jusce issues, 2) leadership, organizaon andcommunicaon skills, and, 3) passion for your mission.

Last year I worked as the Community Outreach Intern specializing in environmental issues for theNorthwest Non-Prot Foundaon (NNPF). In this posion, I engaged in outreach, fundraising, andpolicy development. NNPF membership grew by 27% during my internship there, and our fundraisingeorts exceeded our goals by over $30,000. In addion to my membership-building and fundraisingacvies as a leader in the Students for Social and Environmental Jusce organizaon, I engagedin extensive coalion-building, coordinated our events for two years, wrote peons, and ledleer-wring drives. Please see my enclosed resume for more details.

I am very interested in the Environmental Advocate posion because I believe that my skills andexperience provide an excellent match for this posion, and I passionately believe in the Associaon'smission and values. Your commitment to sustaining jusce and environmental balance for the welfare

of all represents the values to which I am personally and professionally commied. I look forward totalking with you soon. I can be reached by phone at 206-555-5555 and email at [email protected].

Thank you for considering my applicaon.

Sincerely,

Chris WongChris Wong

Enclosure

Liberal Arts Cover Letter and Resume Targeted to Job Description

Chris Wong4523 Brooklyn Avenue NE 206-555-5555Seale, WA 98105 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE:Environmental Jusce posion contribung my outreach and coordinaon skills.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 15 months experience in leadership and training of environmental volunteers Commitment to and enthusiasm for environmental polics and acvism Strong background in fundraising and event planning with non-prot and student groups Resourceful and creave in opmizing available resources; manages steep learning curves Eecve manager and communicator with ability to movate others orally and in wring Excellent computer and web design skills: MS Oce, Drupal, WordPress

EDUCATION

University of Washington Seale, WABachelor of Arts, Anthropology Ancipated June 2015Minor: Law, Society, and Jusce

Coursework:Ecological Anthropology; Environmental Economics; Culture, Ecology, and Polics; EnvironmentalAnthropology; Research Methods; Polics and Law of Internaonal Human Rights

Relevant Projects: "Reducons of Pescide Use in Washington Municipalies, 2010 2012"Final paper for ANTH 499: Culture, Ecology, and Polics, Spring 2013

Examined policies and pracces for 5 major metropolitan areas Conducted interviews with 3 city planners and 20 concerned cizens

Performed qualitave and quantave analyses regarding cizen reacons Presented ndings at UW Undergrad Research Symposium (May 2013)

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Vice-President, Students for Social and Environmental Jusce, UW, 9/12 PresentMembership Chair, 9/11 8/12 Co-founded campus environmental and human rights group

Contributed to creang and revising organizaon's constuon and policies Developed and implemented markeng and fundraising plans; raised $10,000 Coordinated development of environmental jusce internship program

Community Outreach Intern, Northwest Non-Prot Foundaon, Seale, WA, 6/11 8/12 Assisted in organizing major annual fundraising events; raised $50,000 Organized and coordinated volunteers for 6 Seale community events Gathered data, interviewed stakeholders, and wrote reports regarding events Parcipated as member of Foundaon's policy development commiee Revised and maintained organizaon's web pages (www.nwnpf.org) using Drupal

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Administrave Assistant, Financial Aid Oce, University of Washington, 9/11 Present Server/Cashier, Columbia Bread and Bakery Shop, Seale, WA, 5/09 6/11

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES Rotary Club Scholarship for merit and academic achievement (2011) Employee-of-the-Year Award (Columbia Bread/Bakery, 2010)PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Anthropology Associaon (Anthropology and the Environment Secon), Student Member

Society for Applied Anthropology (Environmental Anthropology Division), Student Member

Environmental Advocacy Coordinator, Associationfor Environmental Justice (AEJ)

The Association for Environmental Justice is a leading

green group with programs around the world focusing onstrong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based

approaches. The AEJ team provides college students with

the knowledge and guidance to help them build support forgreen issues on their campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the Regional Advocates Team Gathering media summaries/analyses

Organizing news clippings and other printed media

Political media research; writing Letters to Editor

Online messaging and social networking

Updating the AEJ website Attending planning sessions, student meetings

Qualications

An undergraduate or graduate student

Passionate about the environment, politics and media

Intelligent, adaptable; willing to learn

Performs well under pressure and deadlines Able to work independently in changing situations

Very organized with an eye for detail

Excellent at written and oral communication

"Relevant Projects"may be a majorheading if youhave two or moreprojects.

Denitely include

student organizationexperience; may belisted in a "Leadership"section instead.

Your "Summaryof Qualications"

should include skillsand strengths thatare listed in the jobdescription.


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From:MaSuzukiTo:Je SasakiSent:Thursday, October 13, 2013 4:15 PMSubject:Ma Suzuki - Resume: Financial Systems SpecialistAachment: Ma Suzuki Resume and Cover Leer.doc (19.5KB)

Dear Mr. Sasaki,I learned of the Financial Systems Specialist posion with Fisher Investments through the UWHuskyJobs and I am very interested in applying for this posion. I have experience as a nancialsystems intern and as a computer lab consultant. I have performed well in leadership po sionsthroughout my college studies. I am very excited about ulizing this background and myknowledge of informaon systems and accounng at Fisher Investments. My resume is includedbelow and aached in Word for your review. I look forward to discussing further with you how myqualicaons might t with your company.

Sincerely,Ma Suzuki

MATT SUZUKI3619 NE 88th StreetSeale, WA 98125(206) [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: Financial Systems Specialist posion with Fisher Investments

EDUCATION:University of Washington, Seale, WABA - Economics, March 2014GPA: Overall 3.34

North Seale Community College, Seale, WA, 9/10-8/12Pre-Business Emphasis, 90 credits, GPA: Overall 3.45

COMPUTER SKILLS:Operang Systems: Windows, Macintosh, Unix (Working knowledge)Applicaons: AutoCAD, MS-Access, Excel, Word, PublisherLanguages: Visual Basic, Access Basic, HTML5

EXPERIENCE:FINANCIAL SYSTEMS INTERN Century Link, Seale, WA (9/10-6/11)* Developed document locator applicaon for Corporate Tax Oce* Designed and coded applicaon using MS-Visual Basic and Access* Trained 30 sta in use of pro gram and maintaining database

COMPUTER LAB CONSULTANT University of Washington (9/10-3/11)* Assisted students and faculty in use of personal computers* Responded to quesons regarding use of computer applicaons* Performed basic hardware and soware repairs

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:Vice President, UW Business Informaon Technology Society, 1/13-presentResearcher, WWW Development Team, UW Economics Dept., 9/12-6/13Organizer, Student Orientaon Commiee, UW Economics Dept., 9/12-12/12Mentor and Volunteer, UW DO-IT Program, 9/12-12/12

AWARDS:Outstanding Student Award, Dept. of Accounng, UW (2012-2013)I Make a Dierence Award, Century Link (June 2011)

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Test yourresume formatby sending it toyourself rst,and to a friendin anotheremail system.

A cover lettershows yourwriting abilityand allows youto make a case

for why youare a match forthe job. Keepit briefonecomputer screenin length.

Email Cover Letter and Resume

To create an email resume,save it as a text le or use atext editor such as MS Note-pad/Apple's Simple Text andcopy it into the body of youremail message, or save it as aPDF le.

Limit each lineto 64 - 70characters. Mostemail programswrap text aroundat about 72characters. Anyline longer thanthat will be cutoff and droppeddown to the nextline.

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COVER LETTERS

Cover Letter Format, Content & SamplesThe cover letter should be mailed or emailed to an employer with your resume. The purpose of the letter is to present your

skills and experience in future-oriented terms which highlight what you offer to the employer. The letter is an opportunity to sell

yourself for the particular job you are seeking. Identify your experience and education that is most directly related to that job.

A carefully constructed and concisely written letter will convey your ability to communicate effectively in writing. It will also

demonstrate your interest in and qualications for the position. See samples below and on pages 18 and 19.

Important: If salary history or expectations are requested by the employer, it is best not to give specic gures. Instead, indicate

your willingness to negotiate within the "going rate" (or give a range) for someone with your background and experience.

Your Present AddressCity, State Zip Code

Date

Name of IndividualJob Title of IndividualCompany or Organizaon NameStreet Address or P.O. Box NumberCity, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms./Dr.________________:The rst paragraph should state the posion you are seeking, indicate why you arewring, and tell how you learned of the posion. State your top 2 - 4 selling points/provide proof of your top selling points (educaon, experience, skills). Write inconversaonal short sentences.

The middle paragraphs should present addional informaon about your experience orpersonal characteriscs in some detail. In other words, it contains stories or examplesfrom your educaon, experiences and acvies.

Emphasize what you oer to the employer(not what the employer can do for you),related to the posion you are seeking. You might provide specic examples ofdemonstrated skills and related experience. Highlight your job related skills, specializedtraining, course work, class projects, and signicant accomplishments. Indicate resumeis aached/enclosed.

The last paragraph should have a summary statementof your qualicaons and interestand why you want to work for the parcular employer . Include informaon such asyour telephone number and email. Always thank the employer for consideraon of

your applicaon.Sincerely,

(your signature in blue or black ink - not necessaryif sending by email or uploading on companywebsite)

Full name typed

Enclosure: Resume

Cover letters should be:

Individually tailored (never aform letter).

Addressed to an individual

by name, including correct

title, company name and

address.

Written in your own words in

a conversational style with

short sentences. Centered

on the page with one inch

margins.

Closed with a request for

action and Thank You for

consideration. Signed in ink

if sent through the postal

service.

4561 11th Ave., Apt. #1

Seale, WA 98105

October 6, 2013

Mr. Peter G. Reynolds

General Manager

Four Seasons Olympic Hotel

411 University St.

Seale, WA 98101

Dear Mr. Reynolds:

While researching the hospitality industry in the Puget Sound region, I learned of the Four Seasons Olympic Hotel. I

am currently a student at the University of Washington majoring in English. I am very interested in exploring intern-

ship opportunies in internaonal business where my bilingual Japanese and English skills will be an asset in a full

service hotel with an internaonal clientele and sta.

I have experience as a bilingual receponist assisng clients from Japan and many other countries. I am very

comfortable interacting with people and have strong oral communicaon skills. Because of my earlier work

experiences and extensive travel to Japan and English speaking countries, I am familiar with a wide range of cultures

and adapt quickly to new environments. As a bilingual receponist at the Tokyo Internaonal Airport, I assumed

mulple responsibilies.

I look forward to talking with you. Please feel free to contact me by the phone number or email listed on my

resume. Thank you for considering my applicaon.

Sincerely,

Ryan AndersonRyan Anderson

Enclosure: Resume

Use "HiringManager" or"Recruiter"if no name isgiven.

5006 Wallingford Ave. NE

Seale, WA 98105

October 2, 2013

Ms. Jessica Stevens

Director of Talent Sourcing

The Asia Pacic Group

67 Benton Street, #03-01

Singapore 189655

Dear Ms. Stevens:

I saw the execuve track posion in The Asia Pacic Groups Emerging Leaders Programwhile viewing the University of Washingtons HuskyJobs online system. The training

and support your organizaon provides to its employees is impressive and the mission

of supporng business development in the Pacic Rim is excing to me. As a senior in

Business Administraon, I believe the execuve track posion is a very good match for my

skills in leadership, cross cultural communicaon, and project management.

My leadership skills would be an asset to your organizaon. As vice-president of an

internaonal student organizaon, I helped increase membership by 25% and planned

six events that reached a total of 850 students. During my internship with Singapore

Airlines, I used my Mandarin Chinese and English skills to help foster partnerships among

employees in the United States and Singapore. Working together, employees from both

locaons developed three new strategies for increasing and enhancing air trac between

the two countries.

Finally, in a markeng class during spring quarter, I served as the manager of a project

for an assignment that called for groups of four students to spend ve weeks analyzing

the markeng needs of a local business. I created goals and melines, collected status

reports, researched and gave the nal presentaon of our project. We nished our

assignment several days prior to the deadline, our professor gave us high marks, and the

business owner is currently implemenng two of our three recommendaons.

I am eager to apply my strengths and background to team projects at The Asia Pacic

Group. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss how my

qualicaons might match with the Emerging Leaders Program. Please feel free to

contact me by phone at 206-555-5555 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you for considering my applicaon.

Sincerely,

Keri Katanabe

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Follow-Up, Thank-You, Acceptance & Withdrawl LettersA thank-you letter should be sent after every interview to express your appreciation for the interviewand demonstrate your understanding

of professional business etiquette. A letter also demonstrates your writing skills and allows you the opportunity to restate your interest and

qualications for the position.

Thank-you letters should be individually prepared and sent to the person with whom you met within 24 to 48 hours of the interview. If you

interviewed with more than one person, you may send one letter to the person who appears to be most in charge of hiring and say you

appreciated meeting with you and your staff. If you are able to get all interviewers' names, you may send each a thank-you note.

Thank-you letters are one or two very short paragraphs. Be sincere and positive. Close with a suggestion for continued contact or a request

for the next interview. Send the signed original. Always keep a copy for your records.

301 Brooklyn Ave.

Seattle, WA 98915

April 25, 2013

Mr. Frank Nelson

EvansGroup Public Relations

190 Queen Anne Ave. N.Seattle, WA 98109

Dear Mr. Nelson:

At the recent University of Washington Spring Fair, Mr. John

Niserati encouraged me to contact you regarding a position as apublic relations assistant. I will be graduating in June from the

University of Washington with a BA degree in Communications and

English. My educational background, experience, and interest

would allow me to be an effective contributor to your organization.

Last summer's internship at Richmond Public Relations provided me

the opportunity to rene my writing skills in a variety of stylistic

modes. I developed press releases, business letters, feature-length articles and assisted with speeches. My responsibilities also

brought me into direct client contact with the accounts of Chateau

St. Michelle and Puget Sound Energy. Among many other things, my

internship taught me the importance of developing a broad under-standing of each product or service and collaborating creatively

with the graphic designers, photographers, and printers.

I will contact your soon to inquire about the possibility of setting

up an appointment. Thank you very much for your consideration,

and I look forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely yours,

Robert Montana

3537 Michigan AvenueSeattle, WA 98115

March 15, 2013

Ms. Sarah Larsen

AccessLine Technologies11201 SE Eighth St.

Bellevue, WA 98004

Dear Ms. Larsen:

I would like to thank you for the time you spent with me onMonday, March 2nd. Your interview was most thorough and

informative.

After careful consideration, I have concluded that Access Line

Technologies does not closely match my particular career

interests at this time. I would, therefore, like to withdraw

from further consideration.

Again, thank you for your interest in considering me for the

position.

Sincerely,

Mallika Jamison

FOLLOW-UP LETTERS

1030 West 15th Avenue

Seattle, WA 98111

January 15, 2013

Ms. Lori Kato

Safeco Corporation

115 Pike Street

Seattle, WA 98185

Dear Ms. Kato,

I appreciated having the opportunity to meet with you today to discuss the employment

opportunities at Safeco. Based on our discussion, I am even more convinced that I could

do an outstanding job and be an asset to your organization.

As you may recall, I have ve years of experience working with computer systems similarto yours. Based on my proven performance through this experience, my skills would be an

asset to Safeco now and in the future.

I am looking forward to hearing from you next week regarding your decision. You may

contact me at 206-522-1000 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Georgia Singleton

May 27, 2013

Ms. Teresa JeffriesMeier & Frank

501 Fifth Avenue

Portland, OR 98355

Dear Ms. Jeffries:

I am pleased to conrm my acceptance of the position as

Management Trainee at Meier & Frank. During my visit,

I was quite impressed with the scope of operations and

training utilized. I look forward to making a strong contri-bution and helping Meier & Frank maintain a competitiveedge.

On June 23rd, I will report to work at the Lloyd Centerstore. Again, I would like to express my appreciation for

this opportunity and look forward to being part of the Meier

& Frank team.

Sincerely,

Seth Harmon

From: Chris Fine

To: Tessa Howard

Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2013Subject: Thanks for meeting with me!

Attachment: Chris Fine Resume.doc (12.4KB)

Dear Ms. Howard,

Thanks so much for meeting with me last month and helping me to better understand how I

can develop a career path in the marketing eld. It was a pleasure talking with you! And the

information and advice you gave me was very helpful and inspiring. I especially appreciated

your recommendation to speak with Marty Westfall at Edelmans PR regarding the promotionalmarketing eld. He gave me suggestions on how to conduct an internship search in that eld

along with some additional contacts. By the way, he sends his regards to you!

Also, I wanted you to know that I registered for the Promotional Marketing Using Social Media

course for winter quarter that you suggested. It will involve individual research and a groupproject. Ill let you know how it goes!

Thanks again! You helped me get on the right path to learn more about my passion with marketing!

Best regards,

Chris Fine

Follow-up letter

Withdrawal letterInfo interview follow-up email

Interview -thank-you letter

Acceptance letter


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Choosing Your Best ReferencesReferences are important resources in your

job search. Not only can recommenders attest

to the quality of your work, work habits and

skills, they also can help you identify possible

new employersespecially if you are looking

for leads in their eld. Recommenders often

take a per sonal interest in your search.

Seek responsible people who know your work

well and who like you. Some examples of

people on campus are professors, university

staff members, and coaches. Off-campus

recommenders might include your immediatesupervisor from a current or past job,

internship supervisor, managers of organi-

zations for which you do volunteer work, and

professionals of any type with whom you have

worked on prior jobs. It is not a good idea

to list friends or relatives, since employers

wont expect them to be objective and will

probably not contact them.

Ask for permission from your recommenders

before you use their name. Because it is too

important to your future to assume that these

people will write a positive recommendation,

ask them if they have any reservations aboutgiving you a good reference. If they are at

all hesi tant, you might decide not to include

them on your list.

Give your recommenders your resume and

some details about the position for which you

are applying. Tell them the kinds of things

you would appreciate them including in their

reference. If it has been a while since you

worked with someone, give them a summary

of what you have been doing, your accom-

plishments, and your am bitions.

Be sure to thank them!

Jennifer Sco

References

Dr. Bob RobertsProfessor of Biology

University of Washington

Box 350000

Seale, WA 98195

206-555-0000

[email protected]

(professor and advisor)

Susan JonesDepartment Manager

Naonal Marine Fisheries Service

1234 56thStreet

San Diego, CA 11111

708-000-0000

[email protected]

(project supervisor)

Jim JohnsonSales Manager

Oce Depot

4515 Roosevelt Way

Seale, WA 98115

206-123-4567

[email protected]

(direct supervisor)

CURRICULUM VITAE & REFERENCES

Curriculum VitaeThe curriculum vitae (CV) is a document that details your

academic and professional accomplishments. CVs are more

comprehensive documents than resumes. They are most

often used for academic or research positions, whereas

resumes are the preferred documents in business and

industry.

Curriculum Vitae

Used when applying for positions in academia and

research, and for grants

Summary of all your educational and professional

background

Includes full list of publications and presentations

Space is not a premium; may be several pages in length

Will be thoroughly read by search committee

Resume

Used everywhere a CV is not specically requested

Summary of related experience and education

Space is at a premium; one page, sometimes two in length

Will be scanned quickly

Used as a marketing tool

See sample CVs on pages 26 & 27

For more information on writing a Curriculum Vitae visit

the Grad Student resources page:

careers.washington.edu/GradStudents/academic-careers

For more Grad Student resume samples, go to:

careers.washington.edu/GradStudents/beyond-

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Preparing for the All-Important InterviewThe importance of the interview in the job search process cannot be stressed enough, and thorough preparation is key to a

good interview. Just as you would prepare for a test or project in your coursework, you need to continue putting the same

care into the interview process.

JOB INTERVIEW PREPARATION

How Do I Research Employers to Prepare for Interviews?

Start at the company website and also use other resources.

Read annual reports, company brochures and other liter-

ature, conduct a media/social media search for information

about a company of interest, peruse trade journals, check

library references (Moodys Industrial Manual, Dunn &

Bradstreet, Thomas Register) and perform Informational

Interviews to gain deeper insights (see page 11).

Go to The Career Center Web Resources at careers.

washington.edu/Resources/Web-Resources and click on

Company/Industry Research for more links.

Employer tips for preparation include:

Practice interviews at The Career Center with video

recorded mock interviews, by attending an employer

interview panel, or by practicing in front of a mirror

or with friends. Prepare for anticipated questions.

Always be on time for the interviewarrive 15

minutes early.

Your appearance inuences the interviewers rst

impression of you. Dress appropriately to match

the professional standards of the workplace for the

position you are seeking. Professional dress on your

part demonstrates respect.

Prepare a professional-looking folder or portfolio andbring it to the interview. Be sure you have: a pen,

paper, extra copies of your resume, a list of your

references, and any forms which were required prior

to your interview (applications, transcripts, etc.).

A portfolio may contain a few samples of projects

you developed or other documentation that provides

evidence of your accomplishments and strengths.

(see page 31)

Interview Formats

Screening Interviewswith a potential employer are the

initial interview sessions, which may last 30-60 minutes.

The campus interview is a good example of a screening

interview, where employers see many students on campus

to select a few candidates for second interviews.

The screening interview is most often conducted by a

human resources representative or a technical manager

from the company to determine the candidates who seem

to best match the employers hiring needs. It tends to be

fairly broad, covering education, background, experience,

and interests. You may be asked some behavior-based

questions during this interview. This interview may be

conducted over the phone.

It is critical to display a positive and enthusiastic

attitude and to make sure the interviewer knows you

have done your homework in researching their organi-

zation and knowing your own strengths. Ask questions

at the end of the interviewbut not about salary or

benets. As the interview ends, make sure that you ask

about the next step in the process if the employer does

not tell you. Thank the interviewer for their time, ask

for a business card, and send a thank-you note within

24-48 hours.

Second Interviews (or site interviews) are typically

held at the site where you would be working if hired.The invitation to a second interview indicates that the

employer is quite interested in you; however, there is no

guarantee of a job offer yet. Continue to sell what you

have to offer the employer and research the employer

thoroughly.

The site visit will typically begin in Human Resources.

You may meet many people during the day, including your

potential supervisor and co-workers. The most common

format is for you to interview with one individual at a

time for very in-depth interviews. Other formats may

include panel interviews, role-playing situations, ofce

or plant tours, and receptions. Some employers includea test phase in the interview process, including aptitude,

skills, interests, or personality tests.

Expect detailed questions about yourself and your career

goals during the second interview. Technical questions

and additional behavioral questions will be asked. A meal

may also be included during the interview process. Be

aware that the meal is still part of the interview, and

your social graces are being evaluated. It is wise not to

drink any alcohol, or a minimal amount, at any meal

during your second interview process.

Prepare a detailed list of questions to ask during the

second interview. Concentrate your questions on thenature of the work, the typical duties and responsibil-

ities you will be required to perform, and the company.

Wait for the interviewer to bring up salary questions,

but be prepared to respond if an interviewer asks you

what salary you have in mind (see the NACE Salary Survey

in The Center). Attend The Center's Job Offer & Salary

Negotiations workshop.

If you are offered a job during the interview, make sure

that you ask the interviewer the time frame in which you

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Behavior-Based InterviewsSeveral types of questions may be asked by interviewers to

assist the employer in evaluating your strengths and t

within the organization. The real question behind all other

questions is, How valuable can you be to me and this organi-

zation? Identifying key words in the position description

may provide hints to the types of questions you will be askedin the interview.

Behavioral questions can be expected in an interview. These

are questions in which you are asked to describe specic

situations when you have demonstrated a skill critical for

success in the position you are seeking. For example, instead

of asking, Do you have communication skills? an inter-

viewer might ask, Describe a time when you persuaded

someone to accept your recommendations to make a policy

change. Other examples may include questions such as the

following:

What did you do in your last job to contribute toward a

teamwork environment? Be specic.

Tell me about a time when you performed well in a crisis.

Describe a project you led. What did you do to keep it on track?

Give an example of one of your weaknesses and where it

hindered you in making a decision.

Describe a time when you juggled several things at the

same time.

Describe a time when you were under pressure and did not

meet a deadline.

Tell me about a time when you were disappointed with your

performance. What did you do about it?

Tell me about a time when you had a conict with a co-worker.

What did you do about it? What else could you have done? Describe a time when you directed others to accomplish a

task. What was your role?

Describe a work-related situation in which you were faced

with problems or stresses. What did you do?

Tell me about a time you successfully analyzed a situation

and made recommendations regarding a solution.

Describe a time you initiated and completed a project with

minimal supervision.

Use the STAR method to help you respond thoroughly tobehavioral interview questions. This method also provides

the interviewer with a relevant specic, descriptive example

of using your skills. Tell a story using STAR:

Situation: the context of what happened

T ask: what you were supposed to do

A ction: what you did to accomplish your task

Result: what you accomplished

Ending with results brings your response to a natural close. Try

to keep your responses less than two minutes.

Ethics and Professional BehaviorBeing prepared is the rst step in the interview process,

but candidates are being evaluated on many other factors

as well. The way you conduct yourself professionally is

vitally important. Here are some general guidelines for

the interview process.

Do:

Show up on time for the interview.

Convey enthusiasm and interest.

Dress the part of a job seeker.

Be truthful.

At meals, order items that are easy to eat and followthe lead of your host.

Follow up after the interview with a thank-you note.

Cease other interviewing activity once you have

formally accepted a job offer.

Do not:

Have a poor personal appearance.

Be overbearing or show a know-it-all attitude.

Be so passive that you ask no questions at the interview.

Emphasize money.

Speak badly about your past employer.

Cancel your interviews at the last minute. This isespecially important with site interviews, as thereis usually a lot of planning and expense to facilitatethem.

Be a no-show.

Renege on a job offer once you have accepted it.

Keep in mind that the world of employment canactually be a small circle of recruiters. Your reputation

will follow you, so always put your best foot forward

and demonstrate a professional attitude.

Interview Books

Knock Em Dead, Martin Yate

Interview Power, Tom Washington

The Case Interview, Vault.com

Naked At The Interview: Tips and quizzes to prepare you for

your frst real job, Burton Jay Nadler

Job Interviewing for College Students, John D. Shingleton

Sweaty Palms: The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed,

Anthony H. Medley

Interview for Success, Krannich and Krannich

The Complete Q & A Interview Book,Jeffrey Allen

Interview Survival Kit,Ivy Advising

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How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself"

The key to a good interview is the ability to articulate your

strengths. Equally important is the need to provide evidence forthose strengths. Your ability to convey this information demon-

strates the effectiveness of your communication skills. The onlyREAL question behind most interview questions is: How can you

be of value to me and this organization?

To answer this, you need to:

1. Know your strengths (see pages 6-9),

2. Be able to talk about your strengths,

3. Give proof that you really have those strengths,

Suppose the interviewer says Tell me about yourself.Keeping in mind the job description, choose three of your

strengths that are called for in the description.

Give a brief 30- to 60-second description of your related

education, experience, activities and interests.

Then say, And my strengths include [three strengths related

to the position] speaking in public, problem solving, and

getting people to cooperate; which one of these would youprefer that I start with?

The employer will either pick one or have you choose. Name

the strength and give the best example of when you demon-

strated that strength. Follow the STAR method to be sure

that the example you give is both short and clear. Speak no

more than two minutes; most people cannot pay attention

for much longer than that

Then ask, Is this the kind of information that you want?

(Wait for the "yes.") Would you like another example of this

strengt

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