career resource manual - UC Davis / Internship and Career Center
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International ExperienceThe skills you gain from going abroad or working internationally can give you a competitive edge. Below is an exmple of how tohighlight your international experience <strong>and</strong> skills gained.MOHAMED SINGH(530) 555-5555Mohamed.Singh@ucdavis.eduOBJECTIVE: Foreign Service Officer position with U.S. Department of State.ED<strong>UC</strong>ATIONBachelor of Arts, International Relations <strong>and</strong> French double major, Degrees expected June 20XXUniversity of California, <strong>Davis</strong> GPA: 3.23/4.00Study Abroad, University of Lyon II <strong>and</strong> l’Institut d’Etudes Politques—Lyon, France, 9/20XX – 6/20XXYou canuse theskillssectionto alsodescribetraits.SKILLSComputer: Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PageMaker, email <strong>and</strong> Internet applications,Proficiency in PowerPoint, Familiar with PCs <strong>and</strong> MACs, Experience with LoanQuest loanprocessing software <strong>and</strong> OMS web-based billing database.Languages: Professional fluency in written <strong>and</strong> oral French, Conversant in Farsi (limited writtenability), Elementary knowledge of written <strong>and</strong> oral Spanish.Character Traits: Excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong writing aptitude, confident, workwell in teams, culturally aware, sociable, leadership competent, teachable, <strong>and</strong> honest.RELEVANT EXPERIENCEIntern, State Senate Office of International Relations, Sacramento, CA (9/20XX – 1/20XX)Attended official meetings weekly between foreign dignitaries <strong>and</strong> Senators or Senate staff.Communicated with Senate staff <strong>and</strong> Capitol staff to arrange meetings for incoming internationaldelegates. Performed open source research on foreign countries <strong>and</strong> summarize pertinentinformation for outgoing delegations. Wrote correspondence (letters, emails, faxes) on behalfof Senators <strong>and</strong> the Office of International Relations to Consulates, US embassies, <strong>and</strong> foreigngovernments. Compiled variety of reports <strong>and</strong> data into Excel <strong>and</strong> Word applications forpublication in Senate Office of International Relations Annual Report.Billing Manager, CAL Internet Services, Inc., San José, CA (6/20XX – 7/20XX)Used interpersonal communication skills to effectively network at business fairs resulting inincreased contacts <strong>and</strong> sales. Managed billing using OMS web-based billing database. Patientlyprovided tech support to non-technical clients ensuring customer satisfaction <strong>and</strong> increased sales.Participated in sales <strong>and</strong> marketing. Drafted official company correspondences in Word.Caller, <strong>UC</strong> <strong>Davis</strong> Annual Fund, <strong>Davis</strong>, CA (7/20XX – 9/20XX)Contacted <strong>UC</strong> <strong>Davis</strong> alumni <strong>and</strong> parents via telephone to promote continued relationships withuniversity. Fostered positive image of <strong>UC</strong>D by implementing professional <strong>and</strong> sincere dialogue.Encouraged <strong>and</strong> solicited financial support. Conducted campaign for donations between$100-$1,000.Resumes <strong>and</strong> CorrespondenceCashier, AS<strong>UC</strong>D Coffee House, <strong>Davis</strong>, CA (9/20XX – 7/20XX)Worked for on-campus food service venue that serves more than 4,000 meals per day; providedcustomer service during busiest shifts. Effectively communicated with coworkers to ensure smoothoperations <strong>and</strong> welcoming atmosphere.ACTIVITIES/INTERESTSCaptain, Men’s Novice Curling Team, <strong>UC</strong> <strong>Davis</strong> (10/20XX – 6/20XX)icc.ucdavis.edu 25
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