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Crafting a U.S. Resume or CV: International Undergraduate & Graduate Students Nicholas Paschvoss, M.Ed., GCDF Assistant Director Boston College Career Center

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Crafting a U.S. Resume

or CV: International

Undergraduate & Graduate Students

Nicholas Paschvoss, M.Ed., GCDFAssistant Director

Boston College Career Center

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Lauren R. Smith543 Buffalo Avenue, Apt. 207-D

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467C: (617) [email protected]

http://www.lrsmith.com Optional

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EDUCATIONBoston College, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences Chestnut Hill, MABachelor of Arts in Economics May 2017Minor: Political Science G.P.A. 3.68/4.00

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CONSULTING EXPERIENCEC&A Advisors: Tax, Accounting & Consulting Shanghai, China Research Intern Fall 2016• Analyzed Chinese law changes and prepared summaries to be included in monthly newsletters• Researched the Beijing Economic-Technologic Development Area and the European Chamber’s position paper• Drafted articles focused on how topics impact the Chinese business environment and clients’ interests

RELATED EXPERIENCEOverseas Development Institute London, EnglandEconomic Development Intern Summer 2016• Assisted with research in the International Economic Development group, which publishes reports advising

policymakers on how to foster economic growth in developing economies• Conducted a literature review of 37 articles and studies for a report on how warehousing can add value and improve

access to finance in the Kenyan maize market • Wrote two-page summaries of economic transition in eight 8 developing countries, including Nepal, Brazil, and

Rwanda

Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company Morristown, NJ Financial Representative Intern Spring 2015• Established a network of prospective clients by contacting people in my market• Co-led 6-10 weekly meetings to utilize ‘factfinder’ to determine the prospects specific financial needs• Designed, with guidance from experienced financial advisors, Personalized Planning Analyses (PPA) tailored to the

demonstrated need discovered in the meeting• Sold life and disability insurance policies that were consistent with the PPA designed for the client’s needs

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–COMPUTER & SOFTWARE SKILLSAdobe InDesign SolidWorks Adobe DreamweaverAdobe Illustrator Blackboard Adobe InDesign Microsoft Access

LANGUAGE SKILLSEnglish (Native) German (Advanced) Italian (Beginner)

RELATED COURSEWORKMicro/Macroeconomic Theory Economics Statistics Econometric Methods Principles of Economics

SKILLSComputer: Adobe InDesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and InDesign; Microsoft AccessLanguages: English (Native), German (Advanced), Italian (Beginner)Related Coursework: Micro/Macroeconomic Theory, Economics Statistics, Econometric Methods, and Principles of Economics

Professional Organizations

Scholarships

Student Orgs & Clubs

LeadershipPositions

ACTIVITIES & HONORS Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship, Recipient Spring 2016 Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honor Society), Member Fall 2014 – Present German Club, Member Fall 2014 – Present

CERTIFICATIONSProfessional Development Certificate Spring 2015Six Sigma Certification Fall 2014

Certifications/Licenses

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Career Center Resources & Services

● What am I good at? Self-assessments● Choosing a major● Finding an internship/career path● Resume & cover letter writing● Practice interviews● LinkedIn● Career fairs & networking nights● Internship resources● Job shadow● Recruiting program● Graduate or professional school● ….and much more!