Career Fair Guide

Resume Sample
Questions to Ask and
Rena Sandoval
1234 7th Avenue
Honolulu, HI 98118
(808) 455-0000
rsand10@hawaii.edu | linkedin.com/in/rsand10
Profile
Communications major with strong public speaking skills; aspiring for a public relations or marketing related internship
Education
University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa
Bachelor of Arts in Communicology/ Minor in Filipino Language and Culture
Major GPA: 4.0/ Cumulative GPA: 3.83
Ateneo de Manila University
Study Abroad
Studied intensive Tagalog language courses; visited various cultural and historical sites in Central Philippines
Honors and Awards
University of Hawaiʻi Regent's Award
Arts & Humanities Dean's List
Hawaiʻi State Seal of Biliteracy in Tagalog
Relevant Coursework: Marketing and Public Relations; Principles of Effective Public Speaking
Relevant Experience
City and County of Honolulu Poʻokela Fellows Internship
• Interned in the Office of Human resources
• Shadowed and assisted senior administrative office staff
• Organized and inputted personnel information using Excel spreadsheets
Other Employment
Barista, Starbucks Drive-Thru Kahala, Honolulu, HI
Honolulu, HI
December 20XX
Manila, PI
May - July 20XX
August 20XX - Present
Fall XX, Spring 20XX
May 20XX
June - August 20XX
June 20XX - January 20XX
Expect from Employers
Prepare questions to ask employers
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What types of positions are available?
What qualifications do you look for in an ideal candidate?
Prepare to answer questions from employers
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What is a typical day like for someone in this position?
What does the hiring process look like?
How long have you been with this company?
What do you like most about this company? Least?
What kind of person is most successful in this organization?
Tell me about yourself. (your elevator pitch is a good response)
What made you interested in this company?
Why do you think you are a good fit for this company?
What are your strengths?
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Leadership and Community Service
Vice President, Katipunan Club at UH Manoa
January 20XX - December 20XX
• Elected to Vice President in June 20XX
• Collaborated with various campus organizations to plan and organize and hold fundraiser and large
campus events
• Developed social media page for the student organization and increased membership by 120%
Peer Mentor, Manoa Advising Center
January - May 20XX
• Mentored individuals and groups to help undecided students choose academic programs
• Provided overview of program and graduation requirements
Student and Professional Affiliations
American Society of Speech & Communication
Katipunan Club
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