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C A R E E R SERVIC E S Bus iness Building • O ffice #128 215.951.1075 • email: careers@lasalle.edu Sample Resume Erika Explorer 1 Ben Franklin Drive • Philadelphia, PA 19104 name@student.lasalle.edu • 215.123.4567 linkedin.com/fullname EDUCATION La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Arts Major: Communication; Concentration: Public Relations • GPA: 3.74 (Major); 3.65 (Overall) • Awards: Founder’s Scholarship, Dean’s List Fall 20XX – Spring 20XX Expected May 20XX RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Media Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA Public Relations Intern Sept. 20XX – May 20XX • Assisted in event preparation, registration and ‘day-of’ logistics for four signature events, each drawing close to 2,000 attendees • Updated company Twitter handle (5-10 tweets per week), using Google Analytics to monitor performance • Increased Twitter followers by 40% in 1 year La Salle University Students’ Government Association, Philadelphia, PA Vice President of Publicity Sept. 20XX – Sept. 20XX • Increased membership of SGA by 25% through new media and recruitment campaign • Created and publicized first ever Student Appreciation Day for student body of 7,000 WORK EXPERIENCE La Salle University Office of Financial Aid, Philadelphia, PA Office Assistant • Organize office documents; process checks into Banner Software System • Provide a high level of confidentiality due to services offered in Financial Aid Sept. 20XX – Present LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES Student Volunteer Association, Membership Chair Fall 20XX – Present • Promote involvement and manage communication between students by creating flyers, portal announcements, and sending out emails to members • Increased membership by 20% in 1 year African American Student Alliance, President (Spring 20XX-Present), Member Fall 20XX – Present • Preside over meetings and liaise with the La Salle community in order to promote diversity and unity among peers • Coordinate annual MLK Day Event with an approximate attendance of 150+ patrons, which includes securing lecturers, hiring vendors, and overseeing event set-up and break-down Christmas Wrapping for Kids, Volunteer Winter 20XX & 20XX (Seasonal) Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Volunteer Fall & Spring 20XX SKILLS Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Google Analytics, Google AdWords Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish Copyright © <strong>2016</strong> La Salle University. All Rights Reserved.
Getting relevant experience before you graduate C A R E E R SERVIC E S Bus iness Building • O ffice #128 215.951.1075 • email: careers@lasalle.edu Experiential Education – a “fancy” term for hands-on learning outside of the traditional classroom. During Experiential Education assignments/placements, you have the opportunity to gain related experience before you graduate and apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world situations. At La Salle some majors require experiential education (Nursing, Education, & Social Work), but for most majors an internship (part-time or full-time) or co-op is optional. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you participate in one or more internships or co-ops prior to graduation. Interning not only puts you behind the wheel in your desired industry, it significantly increases your chances of finding a job upon graduation. According to Bloomberg, 61% of students who had an internship also had a job offer by the winter of their senior year. Internships and Co-ops may be taken for academic credit once you have complete at least 60 credits and meet any prerequisite or GPA requirements (ranging from 2.25-2.75, depending upon academic department policies). All positions must be approved for credit by a departmental faculty adviser. Types of Experiential Education at La Salle Internship, co-op, externship, practicum, clinical, field experience Guess what? Experiential Education usually counts towards the “1-3 years of experience” written in job descriptions! Now there’s no excuse to say, “Need experience to get a job, need a job to get experience”. Differences between Internships and Co-ops at La Salle Internships Length of experience: Part-time internships are typically one semester (Fall or Spring), roughly 12 – 15 weeks. This may vary depending upon the employer’s needs or academic department requirements. Hours per week: You will be expected to work 12-20 hours per week for the duration of the internship. The academic department determines the minimum number of hours per week (or per semester). Salary: Part-time internships may be paid or unpaid. The employer determines the hourly rate for paid internships. Grading: All (part-time) internships carry a letter grade. The faculty adviser will require you to complete an assignment or project such as a journal, research, reflective paper, etc. In addition the employer will complete an evaluation of your performance. Credits: Internship courses are 3 credits and take the place of a free elective course. Some departments allow the internship course to count as a major elective course. Co-ops / Full-Time Internships Length of experience: Co-ops are usually 6-month experiences covering a semester plus the summer (Spring/Summer or Summer/Fall). Full-time internships range from 10 – 15 weeks during one of our semesters. Hours per week: You will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week for the duration of the experience. The employer determines the minimum number of hours/week; some may require more than 40 hours per week. Salary: All co-ops must be paid experiences with the hourly rate set by individual employers. The majority of full-time internships are also paid; however, some may be unpaid. Grading: You will receive a pass/fail grade based on assignments or projects required by the faculty adviser. Assignments typically include a journal and final paper. In addition the employer will complete an evaluation of your performance. Credits: Co-op and full-time internship courses are 3 credits and take the place of a free electives, only! Also by registering the course during Fall or Spring semesters, you will still be considered a full-time student for purposes of student health coverage, student loans, and on-campus housing. Copyright © <strong>2016</strong> La Salle University. All Rights Reserved.
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