HOW TO COMMUNICATE YOUR VALUE TO EMPLOYERS SKILLS

SKILLS EMPLOYERS WANT!! PROBLEM SOLVING RESILIENCE COMMUNICATION CREATIVITY WILLINGNESS TO LEARN ABILITY TO WORK

For your resume: It’s important to know how to represent your unique roles on

THE BARE NECESSITIES General • Education should go on top • Always include a

THE BARE NECESSITIES Student research • Use a separate section for your research experiences,

THE BARE NECESSITIES Employment • Always include: • your title, • dates of employment

RESEARCH STATEMENTS Actual Resume example Undergraduate Research Assistant, August 2005 to current Washington University,

EXAMPLE RESEARCH STATEMENTS • • • Partnered with lab personnel on various projects including

PEER MENTOR STATEMENTS • Assisted undergraduate researchers with their transition into NAU by providing

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HOW TO COMMUNICATE YOUR VALUE TO EMPLOYERS

SKILLS EMPLOYERS WANT!! PROBLEM SOLVING RESILIENCE COMMUNICATION CREATIVITY WILLINGNESS TO LEARN ABILITY TO WORK ON A TEAM ABILITY TO SELL OR INFLUENCE OTHERS OBTAIN AND PROCESS INFORMATION ORGANIZE AND PRIORITIZE WORK

For your resume: It’s important to know how to represent your unique roles on your resume Your resume should contain key skills employers and graduate schools are interested in

THE BARE NECESSITIES General • Education should go on top • Always include a cover letter that is specific to the position • Use a personal email when you are applying for a position

THE BARE NECESSITIES Student research • Use a separate section for your research experiences, label appropriately • Headings are going to be based on paid vs. unpaid • Include a brief explanation of the research project • Include a presentations section

THE BARE NECESSITIES Employment • Always include: • your title, • dates of employment (month/year), • company/department name • university (if applicable)

RESEARCH STATEMENTS Actual Resume example Undergraduate Research Assistant, August 2005 to current Washington University, Milwaukee, WI • Managed to assist research personnel in projects related to research program • Managed to help in the conduct of experimental research • Assisted with lab organization • Ordered and maintained office and lab supplies • Performed additional functions in support of research activities WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?

EXAMPLE RESEARCH STATEMENTS • • • Partnered with lab personnel on various projects including … Conducted experimental research utilizing… Assisted with lab organization and maintenance Ordered and maintained office and lab supplies Performed additional functions in support of research activities

PEER MENTOR STATEMENTS • Assisted undergraduate researchers with their transition into NAU by providing academic, social support, and resources Attended and engaged in peer mentor training each semester Provided academic mentoring including guidance on class scheduling, time management, and study skills Partnered with students to identify and develop skills relevant to research interest Submitted tracking forms to supervisor detailing the progress of the student after each meeting Attended monthly meetings with Graduate Advisor as well as monthly staff meetings Planned events for student organization including logistical support, developing marketing materials Partnered with mentee to set goals utilizing action plans

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