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CAREER GUIDEFor Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students and Alumni 20102012

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S ta ff , S er vic eS , & Pr og ra mS UCS Staff List

Undergraduate & Graduate Student Services

Alumni Career Services

career develoPment Career Deve lopment Proc ess

Choosing A Major

reSearching & exPloring careerS Networking & Informational Interviewing

Experiential Learning & Internships

ProfeSSional aPPlication materialS Rsum

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

References

interviewing b aSicS Interview Process

Types of In terviews

Common In te rv iew Ques ti ons

Thank-you Note

P oS t-g ra du at io n P la nn in g Job Search Process

Job Search Process for Graduate Students

Job Search Process for International Students

Working A broad

H ir ing & Recrui ting Cyc les

Job O ff er s & Nego ti at ions

Graduate & Professional School Application Process

Taking Time Off

S amP le l iS t o f em Pl oy er S

From the Director...

Dear Northwestern Students and Alumni,

The changing economic landscape is clearly challenging.

From first year students to exp erienced alumni, career

preparation is becoming even more complex. However,

we know that students and alumni faring best are those

that engage early and actively in their career planning. To

help support you through this process and become familiar

with our services, the staff of University Career Services is

pleased to provide you with one of our key career resources,

the Career Guide.

Whether your individual next steps include choos-

ing a major, relating your academic work to future career

options, seeking an internship, planning for graduate study,

obtaining a professional position, or even changing or

advancing your career, you should find the resources in this

guide useful. The Career Guide is most valuable when used

as a complement to the full array of services, programs,

and special events offered through UCS. To make sure

you are fully informed of all our services, we invite you to

register with CareerCat at www.northwestern.edu/careers.

Registering with our office will provide you access to job

postings, online resources, walk-in hours, special events,

and more. You can also visit us at our main office,

620 Lincoln or at our Career Lab in the Core Library, 2N.

University Career Services at Northwestern University

seeks to help you bridge excellence in education with

excellence in professional opportunity. To accomplish this

task, UCS is comprised of a staff of experienced career

professionals ready to assist you. We have a long tradition

of working closely with employers, academic units, and the

Northwestern community in this endeavor.

We want to thank our employer partners who helped

provide financial support for this publication and seek to

connect with the NU community. We hope you see them as

valuable career resources for your continuing professional

development. On behalf of the entire UCS staff, we invite you

to come to UCS. Visit us early and vi sit us often!

Lonnie Dunlap, Ph.D.

Executive Director,

University Career Services

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StaffAdministrAtion

Executive DirectorLonnie DunLap, ph.D.

Department AssistantBrenDa White

Program AssistantKimBerLe CorBin

Program Assistantanita norman

CAreer Counseling / grAduAte And ProfessionAl sChool A dvising

Associate Director for Career Development traCie thomas, m.a., m.s.

Career Counselor Christina siDers, m.a., LCpC

Senior Career Counselor, Training Coordinatormary Lou tayLor, m.s.eD., LpC

internshiPs, summer & PArt-time Job seArCh

Assistant Director, Internship Services Betsy giLL, m.a.

Internship Specialist Laura myers, m.a., LpC

Internship Specialist nanCy Bennett, m.a., m.B.a.

emPloyment uPon grAduAtion (emPloyment sPeCiAlists)

Associate Director, Employment Specialists, Education, Non-profit and

GovernmentBrett BoettCher, eD.D.

Assistant Director, Business and Employer RelationsaDam heeg, m.eD.

Assistant Director, Communications, Marketing, & Media Jeff JenKins, m.s., LCpC

Assistant Director, Engineering & SciencesearCh in proCess

Assistant Director, Liberal Arts; Diversity Outreach Jose santos, m.a.

Kellogg CertifiCAte ProgrAm

Assistant DirectorraCheL garson, m.a., LpC

grAduAte student CAreer serviCes

Associate Director KamiLah mcCoy, m.a.

Alumni CAreer serviCes

Senior Assistant Director Cynthia graham, m.a.

file serviCes

Program Assistant, Coordinator Jeremy hopKins

CAreer informAtion Center

Program Assistant searCh in proCess

emPloyer relAtions

Associate Director, Employment Services Dianne sieKmann

Program Assistant, Interview Center Managerstephanie Durant

Program Assistant, Recruiting Coordinatorantoinette WiLKes

Program Assistant, Special Events Coordinator JaCKie WiLLiams

UnIveRSITy CaReeR SeRvICeS (UCS)

providescomprehensivendcenrlized

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ndprogrmsossiswihyourcreer-

reledneeds.

theUCSsiscommiedopro-

vidingsendinclusiveenvironmen

orsudensndlumni.Webelieve

hdiversiysrenghensheNorh-

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InformationalInterview

Sample Questions

* What is your background?* Will you discuss your career path

with me?

* What are the major responsibil-ities of your position?

* If there is such a thing as andaverage week, what is it like

for you?

* What are the positive/negativeaspects of working in this field?

* What type of individual usuallysucceeds in this field/organization?

* What are the hot issues inthis field?

* What trends/developments do yousee affecting career opportunities?

* How can I become a morecompetitive candidate for this

industry?

* What steps would you recommendI take in order to prepare to enter

this field?

* How are hiring decisions made?

*

What professional associations doyou recommend I join?

* Can you recommend anyone elsefor me to contact?

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beginneworking.Yourlisoconcs

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thesereindividulsinyourcurren

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thesereindividulshyouiden-

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concs,yournexsepisoiniie

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owysomkeconc,depending

onhowwellyouknowheperson.I

hisissomeoneyouspekwihregu-

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herdbckromyourprospecivene-

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dressproessionllyndrriveles

ewminueserly(iyourinerview

isin-person).Rememberosywihin

hemounoimeyouoriginllyspeci-

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include:

*Srbyhnkinghenework concorhis/herwillingnesso

spekwihyou.

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*tkenoeshroughouhemeeing oreinvlubleinormion.

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mionlinerview,iislikelyhhe

neworkconcwillinquirebouyour

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orgnizionshineresyou.Bycon-

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bleoprepremorergeedquesions

ndconsequenlyobinmoredeiled

responses.

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Knowingwhinormionordvice

youreseekingisnessenilcompo-

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SamPle elevator SPeech

Hello, my name is Adam Jenkins and Im a senior in Psychology at

Northwestern University. I saw a job listing on your website for an

entry level Career Advisor position and I wanted to share with you

a little about my experience. Last summer, I interned with University

Career Services. Because of my ability to communicate with students

and understand their needs, they asked me to stay another quarter

to work with them this fall. My experience at UCS reaffirmed my

interest in obtaining a position as Career Advisor for a university.

I was hoping you would tell me more about the new programming

initiatives I saw listed on your website.

Learning how I can be a resource for my peers is truly gratifying.

After I help them look over their resume, for example, they always tell me

how much better it looks and how much they appreciate my help.

As a Career Ambassador, I help students highlight their potential to employers and it feels great

to help my friends with such an important task.

~ LILLIannaJunior, Communication Studies


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exPeriential learning & internShiPSSecuring your exPeriencetheserchprocessiselislerning

experiencehwillrequirededicion

ndcommimen.Inpreprionor

yourserch,iisimpornoprepre

rsumndcoverleerndodevelop

solidinerviewingskills.Doingsowill

llowyouoideniyyourquliicions

ndbeerriculeyourpoenil

vlueopreerredemployers.

forsummeropporuniies,somein-

dusriesbeginheirrecruimenprocess

duringhellqurer,whileoherswill

pekduringhewinerndspringqur-

ers.asgenerlguide,iiscommon

hlrgerorgnizionshvesruc-

uredhiringprocessndmyhereore

srerlier.Whileiisimpornh

youremilirwihherecruimen

cyclesoryourindusry,youmuslso

cknowledgehhererelwys

excepions.

therereourminsregiesh

youcnemployomximizeyour

serchsuccess:

Internship Postings: themosrdiion-

loheinernshipseekingmehods,

hissregyinvolvesideniyingop-

poruniiesndollowingheemployers

direcionsorconsiderion.

Networking: ashemospowerul

sregy,neworkinginvolvesciving

yourconcsoservebohsinor-

mnsnddvocesorpoenil

opporuniies.

Employer Sourcing: theopposieon

inernshipposing,employersourcing

involvesideniyingemployersoiner-

esndhenseekingouheexisingop-

poruniieswihinhorgnizion.

Developing Your Own Internship: Inhis

sregy,youworkwihemployersoin-

eresodevelopnexperienceuilizing

yourskillshwillsimulneouslycon-

ribueohegolsohorgnizion.

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reserchingemployersreessenil

componensinsecuringexperienil

lerningopporuniies.themoseec-

iveinernshipseekersrehoseh

employvrieyoserchsregies

combinedwihvrieyoresources,

including:

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once youve aPPliedasyouenggeinheserchprocess,i

isimpornhyousyorgnized.

trckheresourcesyoureusing,he

peoplewihwhomyourespeking,

ndheopporuniiesowhichyoure

pplying.Creeolderorbindercon-

ininghersums,coverleers,nd

inernshipposingsusedinhepplic-

ionprocess.

foll ow-up i s v i l , bu o en

overlookedsepinheserchprocess.

Speciiclly,revisiresourcesyouhve

ideniiedshelpul,keepyourcon-

csup-o-deregrdingyoureors

nd/oroucomes,ndollow-upon

pplicionsyouhvesubmieder

woweeks(unlessiisspeciicllynoed

hyouwillbeconcedler

de).Youreorssyingorgnized

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imendmximizeheoucomeso

poenilopporuniies.

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rnserrbleskillsndginmo

sighinoyourjobroleoineres

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service/voluneer-bsedwork,n

shdowingrellvibleopions.

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insighinoheworldoworknd

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opporuniies.asyoucquiree

ence,youwillbecomemorecomp

oruureinernshipsnd/orjob

uniies.

Since my freshman year at North-

western, the staff at UCS has helped

me achieve my career goals and excel

beyond my wildest dreams. With

their guidance and advice, I had the

opportunities to interface one-on-one

with employers and interns at two

of the most well known firms in the

country in both the tech and finance

space. I am excited to report that I

will be starting my career at a top

tech firm next year.

~ RICaRDO Senior, Economics

Researching & Explorin

*Internships are the most common formof experiential learning that studentspursue.

Experienillerninginvolvesciviies

ousideheclssroomhocuson

helpingyoucquireprciclskillsnd

knowledgewhileexploringvriouswork

rolesndcreerchoices.Experienil

lerningcomesinmnyorms,includ-

inginernships,pr-imeorsummer

jobs,voluneerwork,ndexernships.

Regrdlessowhiisclled,iisim-

pornopprochheexperiencewih

lerninggolshwillcilieper-

sonlrelecionnddevelopmen.

Experiential learning activities allow

you to:

*Explorendvlideyouriner- essinpoenilcreerields/

indus r ies

*Discovernewskillsyoupossess ndpplyhemoyourwork

*Developwork-reledskills,such sinerpersonl,orgnizionl,

ndledership

*Neworkwihpeopleinyourield oginddiionlinormion

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rienillerningorcollegesudensis

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vilblehroughouhecdemic

yer.Inernshipsmyvryinormliy,

imecommimen,pymen,cdemic

credi,nddirecionwihinhework

environmen.Inmnycses,herespec-

iveneedsoheemployerwillinorm

heprmeersoheexperiencendis

golsndobjecives.

exPeriential learning conSiderationSIdeniyingwhyexperienillerningis

impornoyouisnessenilcom-

ponenoheserchprocess.Iyoure

consideringninernship,pr-ime

job,orvoluneeropporuniy,deer-

minewhyouhopeoginromhese

experiences.Developplnhllows

youolignyourcurrendecisionswih

yourlong-ermgols.

*Ideniypoenilindusrieso i n ere s .

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opporuniieshcnenhnce

yourskillsendconribueo

yourproessionlgrowh.

*Deerminewhseingsppel o you.

*Nrrowdownyourgeogrphicl regionsoineres.

Wheneveryhingisnopion,he

serchwillbecomeoverwhelmingndunmngeble.Knowingwhyouwn

odondwhereyouwnoworkwill

ciliemorein-dephndocused

serch.

*Last year, approximately 500 employersparticipated in UCS educational programming and special events.


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inPurSuit conferenceThis event features severalconcurrently running presen-tations and workshops de-signed to help you successfullynavigate the internship searchprocess. Topics will range fromassessment and deciding onan internship to pursuing andattaining the best internshipopportunity for you.

Internship Programs

Internship SearchtIMELINE

Research your industry and its recruitment trends in order to maximize the opportunities available to you.

Below is a general internship search timeline designed to help you organize and conduct an effective internship search.

*RegiserwihCreerCndiNe.SepTeMBeR *SchedulenppoinmenwihUCSCreerCounselororInernshipSpecilis. *Deineyourgolsnddeermineheocusoryourinernshipserch. *Pricipeinworkshopshcoveropicssuchsrsums,coverleers,inerviewing,ec.OCTOBeR /

*VisiheCreerInormionCeneroreserchpoenilinernshipieldsndemployers.nOveMBeR *aendcompnyinormionsessionssproyourexplorionprocess. *aendheInPursuiConerenceolernhowosuccessullynvigeheinernshipserchprocess. *SeekddiionlinormionbyendingInernshipIniiive. *MeewihnInernshipSpecilisocriiqueyourrsumndcoverleer,ndoplnyourinernshipserch.nOveMBeR / *Developlisopoenilemployersyouwouldlikeoconsiderpursuing.DeCeMBeR *SerchCreerCndiNeorinernshipopporuniiesonrequenbsis. *arrngeinormionlinerviewswihpeopleinieldshineresyou.

*SchedulemockinerviewwihCreerCounselororInernshipSpecilis.

wInTeR

*Concorgnizionsoinquirebousummeremploymenopporuniies.

BReaK *Neworkndinormconcsoyourinernshipserchplns.

*Reviewyourrsumndrevisespproprie. *Ideniypoenilinernshipsiesndsubmipplicionmerils.

JanUaRy/

*ReviewCreerCndiNeornewinernshipposings.

FeBRUaRy *Preprendendcmpuscreerirs.

*Expndhelisopoenilemployersyoupreviouslycreed. *applyorinernshipsnd/orconcdesiredemployershmyconsidercreingninernshiporyou. *Submiddiionlrsumsndcoverleersndollow-upwihorgnizionserpproximelywoweeks.FeBRUaRy/

*PricipeinheNEXtExernshipProgrmndconnecwihNUlumni.MaRCH *Scheduleo-cmpusinerviewswihemployersduringyourspringbrek. *MeewihnInernshipSpecilisodiscussyourinernshipserchprogress. *Iplnningopplyornon-pidinernship,endSIGPinormionsession. *Sendouddiionlrsumsndcoverleersiyouhvenosecuredninernshiphispoin.apRIL/

*Evlueyourinernshipoer(s)ndselechebesopionoryou.May *Conirmyoursringdendoherdeilsinwriing. *Deermineliving/rnsporionrrngemens,especillyiyourinernshipisousideoyourhomeown. *Segolsnddiscussmuulexpecionswihyourinernshipsupervisor.

next externShiP ProgramThe NEXT Externship Programmatches you with a North-western alumnus based onyour career interests. Duringyour externship, you have theopportunity to gain knowledgeof your career field.

SigPThe Summer Internship GrantProgram (SIGP) provides amonetary stipend to supportinternships that are typicallynon-paid. An application isrequired for consideration.

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rSum

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Often the most difficult part of developing a rsum is learning how to articulate your experiences in a way that will impress potential empl

Regardless of how trivial an experience might seem to you at the time, every job results in the acquisition of skills which are transferable to

work settings. Follow these easy steps to better identify and express your skills to potential employers:

[1] Make a list of each experience youve had, whether

it was a volunteer position, a full-time job,

an internship, or a student organization role.

Picture in your mind what you did on a typical day,

during a busy week.

[2] Use the Power Verbs list to brainstorm all of the

skills you employed during this day.[3] Select three to five of the words you feel

best convey your responsibilities.

[4] For each verb, ask yourself Who, What, When,

Why and How? to expand upon your statement.

[5] Whenever possible, quantify the impact your

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Frank [email protected]

(654)555-4321

CampusAddress: PermanentAddress:

1871 Chicago Avenue 4295 West8th

Street

Evanston, IL60201 Canton, MA02021

OBJECTIVETo obtain a summer internship in human resources that will utilize myinterpersonal and problem-solvingskills, as well as my academic experience in organizational development.

EDUCATIONNorthwestern University, Evanston, IllinoisBachelor of Arts in Psychologyand Legal Studies, Anticipated June 2012

Minor in Business Institutions, Cumulative GPA: 3.77/4.00Honors: Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, Deans List 6 quarters

Relevant Coursework: Macroeconomics, Public Speaking, Complex Organizations,Organizational Effectiveness

ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTSPsychology of Organizations, Northwestern University, Evanston, IllinoisProject Participant, Fall 2010

Assessed the organizational needs of a Fortune 500 companythr ough a case study.Developed a surveytool designed toidentify challenges in management effectiveness.Contributed to a report that provided a set of comprehensive recommendations for improved

management/employee communication.

WORKEXPERIENCEBridgeview Day Camp, Milwaukee, WisconsinLifeguard and Swim Instructor, Summer 2009/2010

Supervised eight lifeguards to ensure the safetyand instruction of approximately200 children.Designed and implemented swimmingprogramfor children with developmental disabilities.Coordinated staff trainingprogramto ensure high level of swiminstruction for students.

Paddington Family Restaurant, Milwaukee, WisconsinHost,Summer 2007/2008

Maintained seatingarrangement of restaurant to ensure maximumsatisfaction of customers and staff.Answered customer questions, managed customer complaints, and consulted with management.Assisted with major events, includingresponsibilities such as advertisingand solicitingvolunteers.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCENorth Canton High School Swim Team, Canton, MassachusettsCaptain,Fall/Winter 2007

Coordinated and led practice for 24 swim teammembers.Set goals to improve stroke skill and improve speed times.Organized teambreakfasts and events throughout season to promote teamspirit.

ACTIVITIES Participant,Dance Marathon, Spring2009/2010Member, National Honors Society, Fall 2005 - Spring2007

SKILLS Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet ExplorerLanguage:Proficient in Spanish

Jenny Smith796 South Blvd. (847) 555-2727Evanston, IL 60202 [email protected]

EDUCATIONNorthwestern University, Evanston, ILBachelor of Arts in Psychology, June 2012Cumulative GPA: 3.0/4.0

RESEARCH EXPERIENCEResearch Methods Project: The impact of attire on ratings of likeability. Fall 2010

Researched similar/past experiments published through journals for fact-gatheringand experiment guidelinesRecruited participants fromthe Chicago area to rate pictures on a scale of likeabilityand recorded dataGathered and entered response data through spreadsheets utilizingMicrosoft ExcelUtilized a range of statistical methods to analyze the data and determine resultsCollaborated with teammembers to present results andprovide future recommendations

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCENorthwestern University Varsity Volleyball Team, Team Captain/Member Fall2008-Present

Elected as teamcaptain by teammates and coaches in senior yearBalance full-time academic course load with 20+ hours of athletic responsibilitiesServe as mediator to strengthen relationship between coaches and playersParticipate in life skills sessions that focus on effective leadership, organization, and time-stress managementUphold coach and teamstandards bypromoting healthyand successful relationshipsSelected as an alternate for U.S. National Team(2008)Serve as member of the first teamin programhistoryto make the second round of NCAA tournament (2009)

Northwestern University Athlete Leadership Development Program, Participant Fall 2010-Fall 2011Discussed ways athletic experiences can translate into important career-related skillsCreated mission statement for Northwestern Volleyball teamby incorporatingteamvision and goals

Co-led workshops on effective communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and problemsolving Northwestern University Volleyball Clinic, Counselor Seasonal 2009-2010

Demonstrated qualityvolleyball skills while empoweringcampers to achieve goals through hard workOversaw programactivities for 600-1000 participants attendingeventProvided a range of presentations to teach participants basic and advanced volleyball skills

WORK EXPERIENCEAbercrombie & Fitch, Sales Associate Spring2010-Summer 2009

Created new ways of attractingcustomers through direct advertisingand increaseddailysales by up to 100%Provided personalized consultations to diverse customers based on their specific needsPerformed product research and submitted informationto the regional directorAttended annual sales associate trainingfor professional developmentUpheld companypolicies on work conduct, customer service, and financial managementDelegated openingand closingresponsibilityto less experienced employees

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTParticipant,Relayfor Life Participant,Digfor the CureVolunteer, FairyTale Trail Volunteer, Howard Area CommunityCenter


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(847)555-2233

CampusAddress: PermanentAddress:

668 UniversityPlace 146 OakStreet

Evanston, IL60201 NewProvidence, NJ 07974

EDUCATIONNorthwestern University, Evanston, IL Bachelor of Sciencein Communication Studies,Anticipated June 2012Cumulative GPA: 3.5 / 4.0

Relevant Coursework: Reading& WritingPoetry, Reading& WritingCreative Non-Fiction, Theories ofMediated Communication, Theories of Persuasion, Editing& Writing the News, Reading& Writing Fiction

RELEVANT EXPERIENCEStaff Writer, The Mustardseed, Evanston, IL January2010June 2010

Composed storyon evolution of race relations in religious circles based on interviews conducted withclergyand student leadersResearched present day connections and controversies between art and spiritualityby conductingin-depthphone interviews with modern artists and researchingthe historyof religious art

Editor-in-Chief,The Highlander, BerkeleyHeights, NJ September 2006June 2008Designed original templates and coordinated new methods of production and distribution, increasingdistribution of student newspaper from400 to 1,000 copies per monthRestructured staff assignments resultingin increased collaboration and more productive work timeAdvocated for increased student press rights by developingeditorial agenda and effective workingrelationships with administration

OTHER EXPERIENCEClerical Aide, Weinberg Writing Program, Evanston, IL January2010Present

Handle administrative duties and assist the faculty and staff of the English DepartmentDevelop and organize frequentlyrequested documents for easy distribution

Community Service Aide, Kohl McCormick StoryBus, Highland Park, IL September 2009December 2009Distributed press releases and publicitymaterials to educational institutions in the Chicago areaConducted research to identifypotential clients, increasingcontact list byapproximately30 organizations

Administrative Assistant, Zohn & Zohn, LLP , Watchung, NJ July2009

August 2009Assembled exhibit packets and composed letters to court and clientsUpdated backlogof real estate files by conductingstatus checks with title companies and clients

ACTIVITIESSisterhood Chair, Chi Omega SororityMember, Northwestern UniversityBoxingClubMember, Pan-Hellenic Public Relations CommitteeMember, Northwestern CommunityEnsemble

AWARDSAl Neuharth Free Spirit Scholar, March 2009American Association of UniversityWomen Scholarship, May2008RE/MAX Excellence in LeadershipScholarship, June 2007

COMPUTER SKILLSProficient in: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher,Excel Experience with:Adobe PageMaker, Quark, SPSS

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TIFFANY BAUGH

3412 Church Street Skokie, IL 60203 [email protected] (847) 491-3788

EDUCATION NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, ILBachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy, Concentration: Secondary Teaching, Anticipated June 2011

CERTIFICATIONIllinois Type 09 TeachingCertification in SecondarySocial Sciences: Endorsements in U.S. History, WorldHistory,and Sociology, Anticipated June 2011

TEACHING EXPERIENCEEVANSTON HIGH SCHOOL, Evanston, IL March 2011 -PresentStudent Teacher

Provide instruction to a diverse student population, payingparticular attention to different learningstyles.Develop lesson plans, provide student assessments, andmanage classroomand group activities.Encourage student learningbycontinuallyexploringnew ways to design engagingcurriculum.

HIGHCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL, Wilmette, IL March 2010 -April 2010Observations

Learned methods such as cooperative learning, simulations, and multiple intelligence recognition.Suggested ways to edit lesson materials bycreatinginteractive Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.

RELATED EXPERIENCEYOUTH-FOR-SPORTS DAY CAMP, Oshkosh, WI June 2009 -August 2009Camp Counselor/Activities Coordinator

Managed activities for over 50 middle school-aged children attendingthe daycamp program.Coached various sports activities includingswimming, soccer, and tennis.Served as a counselor and assisted students with their individual needs and concerns.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Chicago, IL June 2008 -August 2008Intern, Divisionof Families and Children

Conducted research on the effectiveness of public health efforts f or teens in the Chicago area.Composed reports summarizinginformationreceived fromfamilies.Provided feedbackand suggestions regardingdivision initiatives.

DULUTH ACADEMY, Evanston, IL September 2007 -May2008Tutor, After-School Program

Assisted middle school and high school students with homework assignments and studyskills.Met withparents to instruct themon how to provide academic support for their children.Developed workshops to teach students effective studyskills and test takingstrategies.

ACTIVITIESPhi Delta Kappa, MemberEvanston High School Adult Literacy Project,ESL TutorEvanston High School, Year Book Assistant AdvisorNorthwestern UniversityResidential Life, Resident AssistantNorthwestern UniversityDance Marathon, Annual ParticipantNorthwestern UniversityAthletics: Womens Soccer Team (2006); Soccer Team Captain (2008); Crew Team (2009)

SKILLSConversational SpanishProficient PC and Mac user; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Outlook, Adobe Photoshop

Jayla Martin5566 N.SheridanRoad Evanston, IL60208 847.555.3344

[email protected]

EDUCATIONNorthwestern University, Evanston, IL Bachelor of Sciencein Education and Social Policy, Expected June 2012Major: Social Policy; Minor: Global Health

University of Stellenbosch, South Africa: Public Health Study Abroad Program, March 2011 - June 2011

EXPERIENCEAdvisor Assistant, Northwestern UniversityAcademic Services, Evanston, IL September 2009 -Present Schedule tutors for 100 student athletes, facilitate student registration and assist advisors with grading. Monitor and document first year student athlete study hours utilizinga Microsoft Excel database. Represent media services department on communityservice visits with student-athletes.

HIV/AIDS Services Intern, Glide Foundation, San Francisco, CA June 2009 -August 2009 Trained and worked as a Medical Assistant in the fully licensed health clinic. Assisted with HIV/AIDS testing and shadowed counselingsessions for a diverse, low income population. Served as CommunityHealth Outreach Worker in the Tenderloin neighborhood, handingout condoms,

hygiene and bleach kits to homeless and low income residents. Organized and promoted a free Blood Pressure Screening for 100 local residents. Assisted in implementinga free retinopathyscreeningfor 50 diabetic clients.

MarketingAssistant , Great Lakes MarketingGroup, Palatine, IL August 2007 -January 2009 Conducted a media research studyfor 6-10 clients for an event marketingagency. Research included

publicitytrackingvia the internet and other sources. Coordinated 25 volunteers and performed crisis management while aidingthe Event Producer for Kenosha

Days of Discovery, a 4-daymaritime festival attended byover 50,000. Executed the VIP hospitalityprograms and on-site promotions at the festival for corporate sponsors, such

as U.S. Cellular and Johnson Bank.

Team Manager, NorthwesternUniversityWomens Basketball, Evanston, IL October 2008 -March 2009 Organized ticket information and press releases. Coordinated travelingprocedures andvideo recordings for home and away games. Managed all coach andplayer needs on the road.

ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTSite Leader, Northwestern CommunityDevelopment CorpsLed a group of 25 students to volunteer weeklyat the Vital Bridges HIV/AIDS Services site in Chicago.

Coordinator,Used Winter Coat DriveImplemented an all-campus, community-wide coat drive for homeless residents in Evanston that resulted in theacquisition of 300+ donations.

Volunteer, Alternative Student Breakat a Drug Rehab Ranch in ColoradoParticipated in a week-long, service project and interacted with patients through work therapyprograms.

Peer Advisor, School of Education and Social PolicyMentored freshmen students and provided themadvice and support regardingcollege life.

Team Captain, AmericanCancer SocietyRelayfor LifeRaised$137,000 for the American Cancer Societyin 2011.


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EDUCATION

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Science in Communication, Expected June 2013

Major: Theatre

PRODUCTION INTERNSHIPS

The Goodman Theatre,Chicago, IL

Stage Management Intern The Trip to Bountiful John Thoms, Director 2012

Lookingglass Theatre, Chicago, IL

Stage Management Intern Lookingglass Alice Maxine Pryor, Director 2011

Next Theatre, Evanston, IL

Costume Intern Peter Pan CindyNguyen, Director 2010

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCENorthwestern University, Evanston, IL

Assistant Director Once Upon a Mattress Amanda Hobbs, Director 2010

Stage Manager Three Sisters Andre Kahim, Director 2009

Scenic Designer The House of Blue Leaves Tom Kaller, Director 2008

Production Assistant Madame Bovary Dominic Bella, Director 2008

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Elder Residence Hall, Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL, September 2010June 2011

Community Assistant

Coordinated educational and social programs to encourage personal growth and development

for 80 freshmen students in a universityresidence hall

Supervised emergencysafetyi nitiatives and reported policyviolations

Borders, Evanston, IL, Summer & Winter Breaks 20092010

Sales Associate

Served as part of a three-person team to ensure the childrens books section ran effectivelyAssisted customers with researching topics and selecting childrens books

ACTIVITIESWriting TutorCenter for Writing Arts, Northwestern University, September 2011Present

CounselorProject Wildcat, Northwestern University, September 2010 June 2011

Career PeerUniversityCareer Services, Northwestern University, September 2009 June 2010

SKILLS

Technical: Sound and light boards: Basic pyrotechnics

Computer: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Language: Spanish (conversational), French (conversational)

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PROFILE

DoctoralcandidateinMechanicalEngineeringseekingachallengingsummer internship atMotorolaResearchLab. Seven yearsof

technicalexpertisein opticalMEMSdevicedesignas wellas advanced electronicpackagingand assemblytechnologies. Experienceintechnologyconsultingthroughprojectsand courseworkwithKelloggMBA students. Demonstrated strongleadership abilityas

co-chair of theMcCormickGraduateLeadership Counciland as treasurer ofNorthwesternsentrepreneurship organization.

EDUCATION

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL June2012

Ph.D. Candidatein MechanicalEngineeringDissertation:OpticalMEMSpackagedesign for improved thermal efficiency

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA May2006

B.S. in MechanicalEngineeringMinor inComputer Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IBM Corporation, SanJose, CA May2006September 2007

MicroelectronicPackageEngineer

Led aresearchteam to develop thenextgenerationmemorychip packagefor improved power managementcapabilities. Thenewpackageallowed mobiledevicesto tripleinmemory capacitywhileshrinkinginsize and increasingbatterylife.

Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM May2005September 2005Engineering Research Intern

Assessed theeffectivenessofthe Air BorneLaser WeaponSystemin damagingenemymissilesusingComputationalMechanics

and Computer Aided Engineeringsimulations, reducingcostand time. Obtained aDepartmentofDefense clearance.

Castle Engineering Company, Chicago, IL May2004September 2004MicroelectronicsPackageEngineering Intern

Improved themechanicalperformance ofthenext generationmulti-chip packagedesignsusing computer aided engineeringand

reduced designcycletimeby 60%.

IBM Corporation, Yorktown Heights, NY May2003September 2003

RoboticsEngineering Intern

Identified keydesignflaws intheautomated materialhandlingsystemusing rootcauseanalysis, savingIBM morethanonemilliondollarsper prevented collision.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Roboticsfor UrbanSearchandRescue(USAR), Atlanta, GA 20062007

Research Assistant MobileRoboticsLaboratory

Designed ateam ofheterogeneousrobotsto assistina searchand rescueeffortsduringanurban disaster. Interviewed FEMAandAtlantafirefightersto determinetheir needs and identified enablingtechnologiesto develop roboticUSAR solutions.

Researchled to aninvited paper fromtheJournalof RoboticSocietyofJapan.

Nano-Robotic Manipulation,Atlanta, GA 20052006Research Assistant Nano-RoboticsLaboratory

Developed amethod to manipulateand assemblemicro and nanoparticlesusingmicro-electro-mechanicaltweezers. Thismethod

canbe usefulinthe development of nanoparticles-based targeted drugdeliverysystems.

Dinesh Mehta

1000 Sherman Avenue, Apt.1N, Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 555-4999 [email protected]

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Teaching Assistant, Atlanta, GA 2004200

MobileRobotics CourseGeorgia InstituteofTechnologyLed ateam ofeight teachingassistantsto develop and administer arobotics designcompetitionon thetheme ofUrban Searchan

RescueRobotics(USAR). Provided 56 studentsafirst-hand experience into thechallenges ofmobilerobotics and USAR in

additionto teachingthemsuccessfulpracticesi nproduct design. Competitionreceived mediacoveragein theAtlanta area.

Primary Course Instructor, Atlanta, GA 2003200

ComputerSkills WorkshopGeorgia InstituteofTechnology

Evaluated theperformance of62 studentson abi-weekly basisas a primaryinstructor for amandatorycomputer skillscourse.Developed classstructureand dailylesson plansfor teaching Unix, MicrosoftWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and networkingto

incomingundergraduatestudents.

AWARDS

Research andTraining Fellowship,NationalScience Foundation 2008201

Walter P. Murphy Fellowship,NorthwesternUniversity 2007200Outstanding Poster Presentation Award,AmericanSocietyof MechanicalEngineers 20

PATENTS

K. Jonesand D. Mehta, Systemfor hermeticsealingof MEMSpackage, May2008. USPatentNo. 6742798.

K. Jones, D. Mehta and S. Lin, Micro-channelcoolingsystem for opticalMEMS package, Feb 2010. (applicationinprocess).

SELECTEDPUBLICATIONS

S.Lin, D.Mehta,K. Jonesetal.,Micro-channelcoolingsystemforopticalMEMSpackage,2010.(In Preparation)

D.Mehta,S. Lin,K.Joneset al.,Chipleveltemperaturecontrolusingmicro-capillarypumps,ASMEMEMS,2010.(UnderReview)

K.Jonesand D.Mehta,Systemfor hermeticsealingof MEMSpackage,Journalof ElectronicPackaging,Vol 125,3,pp.325-328,2008.

D.Mehta andC.Hughes,Designrequirementsforurbansearchandrescuerobots,Journalof RoboticsSoc.of Japan,Vol12,4,1-5,2005.

SKILLS

Languages: Fluentin English and conversantinSpanish.

Technical Software: Pro Engineer, ANSYS, ADAMS, SolidWorks, Matlab, MathCAD and Mathematica.

Programming Languages:JAVA, C/C++, Pascal, SQL, VisualBasicand HTML.

Experimental Equipment: ScanningElectronMicroscope, AtomicForce Microscope, X-Rayand ScanningAcoustic Microscope.

ACADEMICSERVICE

Co-Chair, McCormickGraduateLeadership Council 2009prese

Build anorganizationto foster leadership and communityamong theengineering graduatestudents. Organize acouncil

of16 studentl eadersand raised $7000 fromtheDeansOf ficefor academic, social, and professionalactivities.

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William [email protected];(515) 617-8035

CurrentAddress: PermanentAddress:1315 Chicago AveApt. 8 331 Kramer St.Evanston, IL60201 Columbus, OH43232

EDUCATIONNorthwesternUniversity, Evanston, ILBachelor ofArts inEconomics and InternationalStudies; Minor inBusiness InstitutionsProgram; Expected June2012CumulativeGPA: 3.3/4.0;SAT Writing:780, Verbal:760, Math:750RelevantCoursework: MultivariableCalculus, Statistics, Probability, Linear Algebra, CorporateFinance, Econometrics,PublicFinance, GlobalFinancialMarkets, InternationalTrade , Lessonsin Non-ProfitManagement

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE06/10 -9/10 International Trading Corporation, Chicago, IL

Intern

Worked closelywith senior trader insupportingquantitative and qualitativeresearch endeavorsfor AbacusandEVE, afutures CommodityTrading Advisors (CTA) program

Tested in-housetrading simulator and tradingplatform for launchin domesticand internationalmarkets

Revamped CPOPowerPoint presentationusing AdobeInDesign to attracta wider clientelebase

Established and managed relationshipswith over 500 hedgefundsand CTAthat werenecessary to completethefirstphaseofduediligence for AbacusGlobalFund, aCommodityPoolOperator

9/09 -12/09 campusCatalyst, Evanston, ILNon-ProfitConsultant -Youth OrganizationUmbrella (Y.O.U.)

Developed quantitativeperformance metricsdesigned to addressissues includinga 40%difference betweenstaffand publicperceptionof Y.O.U.spurpose and services

Created and executed consistentinternal languageto better facilitateexternal communicationharnessing existingmarketingchannelsthatconcluded inconsistentexternalawarenessofY.O.U.

Conducted comparativeanalysis ofbest practicesamong other non-profitsthat resulted in theimplementation ofthesepractices into recommendationsexpected to greatlyincreas eY.O.U.s donor base

3/09 -9/09 MorningstarInc., Chicago, IL ProductManagement Intern

Collaborated ina teamprojectfor thecreationofa newwebsitedesigntemplatethatincreased customer usageand addressed pre-existingproblemsof complexityand incomprehensibility

Analyzed, synthesized and delivered customer trackingdata thatallowed for a 15%increase inclientele base

Consistentlyapproved and declined advertisementcontent thatupheld theintegrity ofMorningstar Inc.

LEADERSHIP1/09 -present Institute forStudent BusinessEducationISBEExecutiveBoard

Corporate RelationsTeamDirector, Advisor

Designcustomized marketing packagesfor Goldman Sachs, Target, U.S. Cellular, CitadelSolutions and otherstoreachrecruitinggoals thatincludeanincreaseof resumesubmissionsfor AccentureStrategyby 100%and anincreased attendance rateby over 150%at aGoldman Sachs informationsession

Establishand lead anew 15 member CorporateRelations teamsupported byasustainable internalstructure

IncreaseISBE budgetby over 200%with sponsorship acquired throughvarious sponsors

10/08 -present Institute forStudent BusinessEducationISBENorthwesternBusiness Review(NBR)Marketing Manager, Advisor

Acquire Walgreenssponsorship thatcontribute s16%ofNBRs2007 SpringQuarter issue

Lead projectsto formsustainable partnershipswith intercollegiatebusiness groupsfrom top schoolsincluding theUniversityof Pennsylvania, Harvard, and theUniversity ofChicago

Identify, conduct and manage severaldistribution channelsthat surpass agoal ofthe disseminationof over 5,000magazinesoncampusina singleday

5/09 -4/10 UndergraduateEconomicsSocietyUESExecutiveBoardDirectorofthe UES Peer Advising Program

Implemented mentorship programwhich pairsupperclassmen economicsstudents withfreshmen havingsimilarinterestsand experiences to provideguidance for coursesand careers

Expanded UESprogrameventsby 50%whichheightened UEScampusawarenessand presence

COMPUTER SKILLSProficientin MicrosoftOffice, Excel, PowerPoint,Access, InDesign, STATA

SARAH HOPKINS

727 Simpson Street, Apt. 1E,Evanston, IL60201 (630)555-7473 [email protected]

EDUCATION Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Bachelorof Arts, Expected June2011Majors: Psychology, PoliticalScienceCumulativeGPA: 3.42/4.00;SAT Writing:780, Verbal:760, Math:730

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