2017 Career Planning Guide

YOU
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CAREER PLANNING GUIDE
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The official Vanderbilt University
Career Guide and Career Fair Program

So You Made It To Vanderbilt!
Now What?
After starting a new life transition, it may feel overwhelming to begin thinking about the next one.
Luckily, the Career Center is here to coach you through it. Our goal is to help you to reflect on your
life: what you already know, what you can't know, and what you can learn. So if I may ask...
Have you reflected on your skills, interests, and dreams?
YES
NO
That's great! Did you
take into account what
societal factors (e.g.
parents, love interests,
modern trends) may
have influenced your
reasoning?
NO
Visit the Career Center to
participate in one of our
many reflective activities
like Wandering Maps or
Possible Lives, or ask a
Career Coach to guide you
through your reflections.
YES
Splendid! Have you researched how you can develop
these skills and interests so that you can pursue your
dream?
YES
NO
Wonderful! Do you know how to effectively
communicate those experiences?
Visit the Career Center to to learn what on- and
off-campus opportunities to pursue to build your
skill set while creating a professional network.
YES
NO
Terrific! So do you feel
ready for the job search
and all that it entails?
Visit the Career Center to learn how to properly
deliver your talents to employers through writing
resumes, cover letters, LinkedIN profiles, and
interpersonal communication.
YES
NO
Woo hoo! Go
get 'em tiger!
That's okay. Life is naturally uncertain, but that doesn't mean we can't
prepare for the unforeseen challenges we may face in the future. Visit our
website, call our office or use DoreWays to schedule an appointment, or visit
us during walk-in hours and we can talk through that uncertainty together.

thinking about
When
networking
upcoming
interviews, the
events,
Fair,
Career
various employer
and
events, you'll
hosted
to review your
want
professional
The most
wardrobe.
phrases you'll
common
are business
hear
and business
casual
Let's
talk
wardrobe
Rob is
Betsey is
Ali is
Donny is
wearing a
wearing
wearing navy
wearing a
black slacks,
slacks, a
black pencil
cotton dress,
skirt, a white
a white
a tan trench
white oxford
oxford shirt, a
shirt, and a
oxford shirt,
coat, large
maroon tie,
gold tie.
earrings,
and black
sweater. She
and a black
He has on
and a bright
black loafers
yellow scarf.
has on closed-
blazer. He has
She has on
toe black
on tan
with black
loafers. This
socks. This
pumps. This
tall brown
boots. This
is business
is business
is business
professional.
professional.
professional.
casual.
is casual.
General Tips for Making a Great Impression
- A suit, in black, navy or gray, is always the best (and safest) choice for both men and women.
- Clothing should fit well and be clean & pressed. Shoes should be polished and in good condition with any scuff marks
removed.
- Deodorant is a must, but it’s best to avoid cologne, perfume or body sprays.
- Keep interview accessories professional. Take a briefcase or nice leather- or vinyl-bound portfolio to carry your resume,
references or other pertinent documents. Leave tattered manila folders or college logo folders at home.
- Turn off your cell phone and place it, along with your watch, in your jacket pocket or hand bag once you make it to the
front door so that you’re not tempted to look at them before or during the interview.
- Do NOT bring backpacks, gum, iPods, coffee or soda into your interview. Avoid putting keys or coins in your pocket.
This ensures they will not rattle when you walk or cause your pocket to bulge.

the Discover phase, you will
In
out what you know about
figure
what your strengths and
yourself,
are, what’s important to you,
skills
how this knowledge might fit
and
your future.
into
are a variety of actions you
Here
take to learn more
can
a basic resume
Write
the online Values in Action quiz
Take
your LinkedIn account
Start
a student organization
Join
on a major
Decide
the O*NET assessment
Take
you creative? Take the ArtWork
Are
Quiz
Revolution
a Wandering Map to explore
Create
life your
a Mindsets Assessment
Take
a Major Map
Create
your LinkedIn account
Start
on a major
Decide
with a coach to discuss ideas
Meet
your major and talents with a
Identify
sort card
your social media
Evaluate
your study-abroad experience
Analyze
basic storytelling
Learn
the Develop phase, we’ll help you
In
your ideas so that you can
sharpen
a strong picture of your life
develop
Vanderbilt.
after
are some actions you can take
Here
develop a vision—or hone the one
to
careers & complete a fact sheet
Research
internships that will grow your skills
Find
employers & alumni programs
Attend
GoinGlobal to find out
Read
international opportunities
about
leadership roles in student orgs
Find
the Vault guide to your profession
Read
a career fair
Attend
Volunteer
student worker status
Maximize
a Possible Lives Map
Complete
with alumni and other in your
Network
field
a goal system
Develop
summer jobs or other experiences
Find
an alumnus or professional
Shadow
in Vandy in Hollywood
Participate
in Vandy Meets the Street
Participate
a summer experience about your
Design
field
a Vision Board of your future
Create
SWOT analysis
Do
Career Diamond exercise
Do
the Meaningful Career Block exercise
Do
where ever it makes
Start
most since for you!
the
of the action items listed
Some
be completed on your own.
can
of them should be done with
Many
Career Coach during your time
a
4D model was created by
The
Kate Brooks, the Evans Family
Dr.
Director of the Career
Executive
You can read more in her
Center.
revised book,
newly
Majored in What?
You
would like to give a special
We
you to the Parents and Family
thank
Advisory Board who
Association
various recommendations
gave
our 4D RoadMap. Your input
about
knowledge is much appreciated!
and
of this phase as a GPS tracker.
Think
are HERE and you want to be
You
You already know who you are
THERE.
what you want, now you just have
and
get there. The Design phase is all
to
creating the most efficient
about
are some action steps you
Here
take: can
social media accounts
Create
your LinkedIn account
Update
with alumni
Network
your network
Develop
potential employers
List
career fairs
Attend
in on-campus recruiting
Participate
employer information sessions
Attend
your Career Action Plan
Create
a targeted resume for your field
Write
a targeted cover letter for your field
Write
analysis to prepare your marketing
SWOT
campaign
targeted stories that connect you
Create
your desired career
to
a social media campaign
Create
interviewing and know what you
Practice
face will
with alumni
Network
your network
Develop
potential employers
List
a go-to-market campaign
Develop
you are delivering your talents,
When
are demonstrating to others that
you
have the competency and
you
to succeed in your
capability
Delivering your talents is
endeavor.
learning how you can keep
about
on your strengths and
improving
and building your
broadening
and expertise. As you
knowledge
your talents you will learn more
deliver
yourself which will help focus
about
vision for your next experience.
your
can do every part of this process
You
the Career Center can
yourself—and
Delivering your talents is also
help.
making sure that you highlight
about
talents through social media, and
your
your resume or other materials you
on
with potential employers or
share
schools.
graduate
are some ways to deliver
Here
talents:
your
Jobs
Summer
Internships
Volunteer
Employment
Study
Graduate
experience
Immersion
roles on campus
Leadership
classes
Take
research projects
Complete
a work of art
Create
development programs
Professional
and participate in professional
Join
4D RoadMap
on campus.
Let us know how we can help!
path to where you want to be.
you already have:
about yourself:
Complete on Your Own
Complete on Your Own
Complete on Your Own
Analyze your study-abroad experience
Purchase (or borrow) interview clothing
Let a Career Coach Help
Let a Career Coach Help
Let a Career Coach Help
Create stories for interviews
organizations

I have to know what I want to do in order to use the Career Center.
MYTH:
We would love to work with you even if you don't have it all figured out! We can offer
REALITY:
and resources to help you explore and learn about different career paths and industries,
insights
you reflect on your interests and passions, and connect you with students & alumni who have
help
All of my friends have it figured out.
MYTH:
Peer influence can be a powerful force on a college campus. You may feel like you're
REALITY:
trying to figure your life out while one of your friends landed three internships offers in a row
just
another friend has networked with 100 people in the last week. The pressures and intensities
and
distort the reality. We in the Career Center can confidently say that if you don't have it all
can
out, you are far from the only one. And that's okay!
figured
The Career Center only serves those interested in business, finance, or consulting.
MYTH:
Although the Career Center has a lot to offer you if you are going into one of these
REALITY:
we love working with you no matter where you want to go. Whether you are interested
industries,
being an artist, an engineer, a teacher, a researcher, an entrepreneur, or if haven't yet figured
in
The Career Center is only for Juniors and Seniors.
MYTH:
You can utilize our office from the moment you enroll as a student. In fact, students
REALITY:
are just beginning to think about and explore their futures are some of our favorite students
who
work with. We have a satellite office on the second floor of the Commons Center and two
to
coaches who work specifically with undecided students. Our hope is that by the time you
career
a junior or senior, you're already a familiar face in our office and at our events.
are
My major is my career destiny.
MYTH:
Are you a computer science major who wants to be an artist, an HOD major who wants
REALITY:
be an actor, or an English major who wants to work in Silicon Valley? Vanderbilt students have
to
it. Though a particular major can be a requirement for some industries or may offer specific
done
valued in a particular role, the reality is that the broad education you receive at
training
will prepare you to work in a variety of roles in many industries.
Vanderbilt
The Career Fair & Campus Recruiting are the only/best method to land a position.
MYTH:
Though we do our best to bring as many companies to campus as possible and some
REALITY:
will receive offers through the Career Fair & Campus Recruiting, the vast majority of
students
will land their positions outside of this process. You'll be more successful by being
students
in finding the opportunities you want and going after them as opposed to limiting
proactive
to only the opportunities brought to you by the organizations visiting campus.
yourself
I'm a humanities major, I have no career future; I'm a STEM major, a high paying job
MYTH:
fall into my lap.
will
Every industry is subjected to larger forces, whether they’re market forces, government
REALITY:
forces, or one of countless other forces that determines the job market. An industry on a
funding
spree today may slow down in a few years and vice versa, so basing your major choice
hiring
on the job prospects of that major is itself a risky proposition. Additionally, you will be more
solely
I need to have the perfect internship.
MYTH:
It is important for you to have summer experiences or other work and leadership
REALITY:
on your resume, but the most important aspects of those experiences are the things
experiences
learn, the skills you gain, and your ability to communicate your story to potential employers.
you
companies are more likely to hire from their intern classes, but in general, employers are
Some
to consider what you’ve learned and demonstrated you can do more so than the setting in
going
I need to be in scores of clubs and extracurricular activities to stand out.
MYTH:
Employers are looking for people who can demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and
REALITY:
Those skills, however, aren’t demonstrated by the quantity of organizations you’ve
communication.
Rather, having quality, in-depth experiences that express your passion and dedication will
joined.
Once I graduate, the Career Center won't serve me.
MYTH:
We serve all Vanderbilt alumni until two years after their date of graduation. If you are
REALITY:
conducting your job search after you graduate or if, in a year or so, you decide you want to
still
into something different, we are here to help you. After you've been an alumnus for two
pivot
Mythbusters: Career Center Edition
experiences you can learn from.
likely to succeed (and be happy) in an area that you’re passionate about.
what career path you'd want to pursue, we are here for you and have plenty of resources.
which your experiences have taken place.
appeal to employers.
years, the Vanderbilt Alumni Association provides resources for your career related needs.

THINGS TO DO RIGHT NOW :
5
Update your desired job field found in your profile.
1.
Save your searches.
2.
will get alerts when opportunities come in from saved areas of interest.
You
Follow your favorite employers.
3.
will get alerts & updates about upcoming events and job postings for
You
Explore the resources section.
4.
is a great area if you are still considering multiple industries.
This
Schedule a coaching appointment.
5.
excellent coaching team is here to help you in deciding what is next!
Our
You will receive industry related news based on your selection/s.
these employers.
We also have daily walk-ins hours (check our website for details).

fairs can be intense. You'll be elbow-to-elbow with fellow job seekers, rattling off your
Career
pitch a dozen times in a row, and competing for the attention of exhausted booth
elevator
why go? Well, it's the difference between personally delivering your resume to a hiring
So
instead and just hitting the send button. Consider all the advantages: a fair is a
manager
a company, and your killer interview skills. It's also an opportunity to learn more about
about
target market and perhaps discover some cool companies you didn't know existed. All it
your
not the only one who wants to expedite the hiring process, companies are hoping for a speedy
You're
too. Have your resume in-hand and be ready to speak about your experiences. Know what you're
pipeline,
you've brushed up on your technical skills, you might want to peruse the attendee list for the job fair
After
research the companies.
and
technical skills are very important, job seekers should also demonstrate friendliness and good
While
They are also considered key components of the ideal candidate.
manners.
let your hard work go to waste! Send a thank you/follow up email with an electronic copy of your
Don't
to whomever you spoke to at the fair. If you didn't get a business card, try emailing through the
resume
go to fairs to find their perfect match, and they go to an awful lot of trouble to do that (setting
Companies
an attractive booth, printing materials, entrance fees)—so don't be shy about approaching them!
up
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operators—and all with absolutely no guarantee of success.
chance to show off your new suit and your sparkling personality, how much you know
takes to participate is a decent handshake, a sociable attitude, and some gumption.
Go ahead — put the goods on display
selling and why! Being technically qualified—and able to demonstrate it—is vital at a fair.
Study up
Don't forget to smile
Follow up
company's web site, especially if it's a small company.
Remember: they want YOU!
Even better: they might literally be looking for someone just like you.

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1. Air Force Civilian Service - Eglin
AFB Science and Engineering
2. Air Force Civilian Service
3. Abercrombie & Fitch
4. Accenture
5. Alight Solutions
6. AlphaSights
7. Altec, Inc.
8. Applied Medical Resources
9. Arkansas Department of
Transportation
10. Aspire Public Schools
11. Availity
12. AXA Advisors, LLC
13. Bain & Company
14. Buckman
15. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms, and Explosives
(ATF)
16. BWX Technologies, Inc
17. Cambridge Associates
18. Cancer Treatment Centers of
America
19. Capco
20. Capgemini
21. Capital One
22. CarMax
23. Caterpillar Financial Services
Corporation
24. CGI
25. Change Healthcare
26. Chazen Engineering
Consultants
27. Chevron
28. CIGNA
29. Citi
30. City Year
31. Clark Construction Group, LLC
32. Colgate-Palmolive
33. Corning Incorporated
34. Covance
35. Cox Communications
36. Crowe Horwath LLP
37. D.E. Shaw & Co
38. D.R. Horton, Inc.
39. DCS Corporation
40. Deloitte - Advisory
41. Deloitte - Federal Technology
Consulting
42. Deloitte - Human Capital
Consulting
43. Deloitte - Strategy & Operations
Consulting
44. Digital Reasoning
45. Duke Energy
46. Enriched Schools
47. Enterprise Holdings
48. Epic
49. Epsilon
50. Eventbrite
51. ExxonMobil
52. Fast Enterprises, LLC
53. FedEx
54. Flow Traders US LLC
55. Forrester
56. Gas South, LLC
57. Genscape, Inc
58. GLG
59. Griffin Technology
60. HCA, INC
61. Hilbers, Inc.
62. Hillstone Restaurant Group -
Houston's
63. Home Depot
64. InfoWorks
65. JPMorgan Chase & Co.
66. KIPP Nashville
67. Koch Industries Inc
68. KPMG
69. Lee Company
70. Mars, Inc.
71. Maximus
72. Mercer
73. metova
74. Microsoft Corporation
75. MicroStrategy
76. National Instruments
77. National Recovery Technology
(NRT)
78. New Western Acquisitions
79. Nissan North America
80. Parallon
81. Paycom
82. Peace Corps
83. Pilot Flying J
84. Procter & Gamble Engineering
85. Procter & Gamble Human
Resources
86. Putnam Associates
87. QGenda
88. Quality Manufacturing
Systems, Inc.
89. Real-Time Innovations
90. Red Clay Consulting
91. Red Ventures
92. Reinsurance Group of America
93. Research Board
94. Restaurant Brands
International
95. Skanska
96. Southern Teachers Agency
97. Stanley Engineered Fastening
98. State of Tennessee, Treasury
Department
99. Success Academy Charter
Schools
100. Teach for America
101. The Advisory Board
Company
102. The Walsh Group
103. The Whiting-Turner
Contracting Company
104. TN State Collaborative on
Reforming Education
105. Torrecid
106. Triumph Aerospace
Structures
107. Turner Construction
108. U. S. Space & Rocket Center
109. United States Marine Corps
110. US Army Corps of Engineers
111. US NAVY
112. Vanderbilt University | Office
of Investments
113. Venture for America
114. W. Capra Consulting Group
115. Walmart US eCommerce
116. Wattles Fellowship Program
117. Willis Towers Watson

Flag Meanings
International
Students
Internships
Grad Students
Jobs
All Majors

our differences, but it’s your unique features—your personal network of possible
conceal
that has the potential to make your future so interesting. You may be the only
wanderings
have designed a roomful of interesting and creative prompts and activities to help
We
think in a new way about your career.
you
Write Your Story. Build Your Brand. Design Your Life.
The Vision Place is unique to the Vanderbilt Career Center.
The Vision Place is a relaxing space where you can take the time to reflect on your plans for
the future—even if you have no idea what those plans are!
This is a place where you can celebrate what makes you unique. So often we try to fit in and
person to see something a certain way or have a unique perspective: it’s important to
know that and share it!
Here are some
things you
can do in
The Vision Place
a Wandering Map to explore your life
Create
a Possible Lives Map to get ideas
Complete
experiments about your field of interest
Craft
a Vision Board of your future
Create
a SWOT analysis to determine field qualifications
Do
a Career Diamond to figure out what's important
Do
the Meaningful Career Block exercise
Do
Take a professional head shot
Design your social media and go-to-market campaigns

How to Find an Internship
VUconnect.com
Alumni Connections Tool
LinkedIn
Alumni Groups
LinkedIn/Facebook
Fs – Family, Friends, Faculty
3
to set up phone appointment
Email
part conversation
2
Tell about yourself
o
Ask for advice
o
Doreways
Internship Database
UCAN
Career Fields
Explore
Vault.com
suggested via networking
Organizations
– Government internships
USAjobs.com
Idealist.org
o
Mediabistro.com
o
Talentzoo.com
o
Sciencejobs.com
o
QUESTIONS?
to walk-in hours:
come
Commons) Wed – Thurs 2 - 5 p.m.
(The
11 - 3 p.m.
Friday
on learning.
Focus
common interests.
Identify
and occasional
Selective
targeted Google search:
Use
name, relevant keyword
employer’s
"interview with..."
and
with a couple “warm” contacts to see the
Start
and grow your confidence.
value
Clarify one or two target industries of interest
STEP 1
Develop your skills in resume and cover letter writing
(SLC) Monday – Thursday 2 – 4 p.m.
STEP 2
STEP 3
Engage in internship search
20% 10%
NETWORKING ONLINE RESEARCH COLD CALLING/EMAILING
70%
Past supervisors
"I’m interested in your work as a journalist.
Can we set up a time to speak on the phone
so I could ask you about your
experience in the eld?"
Links from industry
"I’m a sophomore at Vanderbilt University,
and I recently read an interview you did with an
advertising blog. I would love to chat
about how you broke into the industry?"
o Greencareersguide.com
POSITIVE NETWORKING MINDSET
Start to schedule conversations now
STEP 4
Prepare for phone and/or in-person interview

Organizational
Development
first job was working as a dishwasher at a fancy restaurant while in high
My
I was the youngest staff member and learned a lot about responsibility,
school.
and life in general. I wrote my undergraduate college application essay
teamwork,
my dishwashing adventures!
about
think I visited the Career Center once: I remember seeing a giant
I
of jobs to sort through which did not seem super helpful. It
binder
during my job search out of undergrad that I learned about the
was
of networking and making connections with people who
importance
jobs that seemed interesting to me. The resources available in
had
Career Center now are much more robust and accessible.
the
Scholarships
Honors
Advising
the age of 16, I served as a Sales Associate at Sears. I worked with
At
company for a little over three years at two different locations. In
the
position, I gained a sense of responsibility and independence. I
this
what it means to give 100% customer satisfaction, that the
learned
is always right (even when wrong), and how to work both as a
customer
and an individual.
team
Technology,
Engineering,
have an outstanding team of coaches who are committed to
We
students reach their career goals. We can be of support
helping
you’re still figuring out what you want to do with your
whether
or you’ve clearly identified your dream job. Our coaches
life
with students in many different areas including clarifying
work
and interests, researching career options, crafting a
strengths
for an internship or job search, learning to network with
strategy
and polishing interview skills.
alumni,
are some benefits of the Career Center?
What
have found students who utilize the Career Center gain a stronger sense of self
I
and are much more prepared to face their job search. This confidence
confidence
from validation they receive in various workshops and individual coaching
comes
Science,
Technology,
Engineering,
Mathmatics
my first job, I was a barista at a coffee shop. Although I didn't think an
In
summer job would prepare me for much at the time, learning to do
hourly
Amanda
Undeclared
and 2nd 1st
are some benefits of the Career Center?
What
undeclared first-year student can discover their potential major by
The
Undeclared
and 2nd 1st
never visited it as an undergrad. I visited it for the first time during
I
after I graduated, and I thought, “Maybe I should finally check
January
Science,
Technology,
Engineering,
Mathmatics
what themes persist through their past experiences by
examining
a Wandering Map. The upperclassmen can learn how to
creating
their experiences to potential employers through resumes and
deliver
letters as well as through their own specific elevator pitch.
cover
Arts,
Liberal
Arts Fine
never once visited my undergraduate Career Center. Looking back, just one visit
I
have saved me hours conducting online searches and trying to find good
could
eet
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he
t
C O A C H E S
Ethan
& Human
Year Students
What was you first job?
sessions where they have invested time in their personal and professional development.
Did you use your undergrad Career Center?
Did you use your undergrad Career Center?
out the Career Center, I hope they won’t be mad at me!”
Bill
Cathy
Science,
Taylor
Mathmatics
What was you first job?
What are some benefits of the Career Center?
any job well proved to be an invaluable skill.
Dorrie
Economics,
Alex
Year Students
Steve
Education,
Grace
Humanities,
What was you first job?
Social Sciences
Did you use your undergrad Career Center?
resources. Imagine how much time I could've saved if I had gone multiple times!

FIRST YEAR STUDENT RESUME SAMPLE
Clare Dundee
(615)-322-2742 | claire.dundee@vanderbilt.edu | www.linkedin.com/claredundee
EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Undeclared Anticipated Graduation: May 2021
GPA: 3.75/4.00
Summit High School
Spring Hill, TN
GPA: 4.00/4.00 Graduated: May 2017
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Percy Priest Summer Camp
Nashville, TN
Camp Counselor Summer 2016 & 2017
• Planned and implemented weekly schedule, activities, and programming for 20 campers aged 8-13.
• Organized and led small and large group activities such as crafts, nature, song, games, swimming,
archery, canoeing, and family night.
• Identified and responded to camper behavioral issues and report concerns to camp leadership.
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
Summit High School Debate Team
Spring Hill, TN
Public Relations Chair August 2015 – June 2017
• Competed at regional debates three times a semester.
• Designed pamphlets and posters in order to promote club events.
• Presented to ten classrooms on effective speaking techniques.
Varsity Basketball Team
Spring Hill, TN
Co-Captain August 2014 – February 2017
• Collaborated with teammates on the court and off the court in team building exercises and academic
tutoring.
• Committed approximately 20 hours per week to games, training, studying playbooks, watching film,
and meeting with coaches to enhance team cohesiveness and strategy.
• Communicated in high intensity situations.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Well Outreach
Spring Hill, TN
Volunteer May 2017 – August 2017
• Catalogued hundreds of donations and compiled them into Excel spreadsheet for accurate inventory
listing.
• Processed 20 customer transactions per day, giving detailed, personalized, friendly, and polite service
to ensure positive customer experience.
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Technical: Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat).
Language: Conversational Spanish.
Interests: Photography, Reading, Blogging, Chess.

Samantha Smith
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EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN May 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Medicine, Health, and Society
Minor: Managerial Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.55/4.00
Honors: Dean’s List (Spring, 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017)
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Public Health Policy Organizational & Managerial Communications Economics
Corporate Strategy Health Service to Diverse Populations Advanced Marketing
EXPERIENCE
Vanderbilt University Office of Housing and Residential Education, Nashville, TN August 2016 - present
Resident Advisor
• Create a positive living and learning community by offering meaningful programming and mentoring to the
residents
• Attended a two week long intensive training program in diversity, racism, alcohol and drug abuse, academic
performance, community and personal development
ESPN, Bristol, CT May 2017 – August 2017
Data Solutions and Sales Enablement Intern
• Analyzed client feedback on product offerings and created Excel spreadsheet to aggregate the responses
• Developed an ad campaign using marketplace analysis to enhance the digital presence on a global scale
• Collaborated with 3 interns to create and present a marketing campaign for millennials to the Global Sales Team
Vanderbilt Coalition for Healthy Aging, Nashville, TN
Immigrant/Refugee Health Program Intern
May 2016 – August
2016
• Conducted in-depth interviews with ten public health and community organization professionals to gain
insight into
health beliefs and practices of immigrant/refugee populations in middle Tennessee
• Developed cultural competence training program for fifty medical professionals to increase awareness of
immigrant population in health service delivery
• Directed test-run of training program with ten Vanderbilt medical students to determine effectiveness of
outlined structure
LEADERSHIP
Students in Free Enterprise
January 2016 - present
Vice President (2017 - present)
• Managed 12 business related community service projects to introduce students to local industry and different
career paths
• Organized monthly general office meetings for 50+ members
• Led and organized project meetings on personal credit management; presented workshops at local high schools
Best Buddies Vanderbilt
January 2016 - present
Public Relations Chair (2017 - present), Membership Coordinator (August 2016 – May 2017)
• Coordinate one-to-one friendship pairs involving 30 college students and individuals with intellectual and/or
physical disabilities based on applications and informal interviews
• Advertised all monthly events via email, Internet, and flyer publications to reach Vanderbilt campus of 7,000
students
• Managed Best Buddies Gala ticket sales resulting in $500 raised for inaugural Best Buddies Spring Break Trip
LANGUAGES & INTERESTS
• Proficient in Spanish & Korean
• Enjoys rock climbing, songwriting, and international travel
UPPERCLASSMAN RESUME SAMPLE

National Association of Colleges and Employers has identified
The
competencies associated with career readiness based on
eight
extensive research among employers.
COMPETENCIES FOR CAREER READINESS
Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and
Critical
problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this
overcome
process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral
Oral/Written
to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able
forms
to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and
effectively.
Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing
Teamwork/Collaboration:
cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work
diverse
within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.
Technology: Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems,
Digital
tasks, and accomplish goals. The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and
complete
emerging technologies.
Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to
Leadership:
and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage his/her emotions and those of
coach
others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.
Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g.,
Professionalism/Work
working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the
punctuality,
impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity
and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to
learn from his/her mistakes.
Management: Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences
Career
to the position desired and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth.
relevant
The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and can take the steps necessary
to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.
Fluency: Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders,
Global/Intercultural
orientations, and religions. The individual demonstrates, openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and
sexual
the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.
©2017 National Association of Colleges and Employers.

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