Preparing for Your Externship Application SUSAN BOETTCHER WINTER

Preparing for Your Externship Application SUSAN BOETTCHER WINTER 2017

What to Prepare ØResume: 1 to 2 pages ØReference Information ØCover letter ØUnofficial Transcript

Resume Tips: sections Objective (Optional) Other Experience Education Awards (Optional) Clinical Experience Skills Relevant Experience

OBJECTIVE Optional May include: Position, location, population, specializations EX: OBJECTIVE: Speech language pathology internship working with adults in an acute hospital.

EDUCATION Degree being earned, expected graduation date University name Program name Academic Honors

EDUCATION – EX: Education Masters of Science (Communication Disorders and Sciences) Expected June 2013 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR Bachelor of Arts (Speech and Hearing Sciences) June 2011 Portland State University, Portland, OR Bachelor of Arts (Spanish) June 2007 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR Bachelor of Architecture June 2007 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Format: Position Title, Location, City, State (Abbreviate) Dates ØMay include name of Supervisor and phone number here* Bullet point statements: skills used, details Begin statements with action verb ◦ http: //career. uoregon. edu/sites/default/files/action_verbs. pdf

EXPERIENCE Clinical Hours 200+ anticipated by Winter 2010 University of Oregon Speech-Language Hearing Clinic (January 2010 -Present) Supervisor: Gina Griffiths CCC-SLP Individual 1 year 4 months post operation for removal of Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal brain tumors ◦ ◦ Implemented Sustained Attention Training (Attention Process Training) Incorporated aspects of self-awareness and self-regulation Administered Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) Implemented reading comprehension strategy (SQ 3 R) University of Oregon Speech-Language Hearing Clinic-Cottage Grove Placement (January 2010 -Present) Supervisor: Gina Wadsworth CCC-SLP 13 Elementary School aged children (first-fifth grade) with speech and language goals ◦ ◦ Implemented narrative based language intervention Implemented traditional articulation therapy Implemented grammar goals to supplement classroom curricula Administered the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF-4) ETC…

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Other experience working with desired population/ex: Artz Center for Developmental Health, Portland, OR January 2010 -2011 Participated in an observational internship where I observed SLP’s working with clients weekly Assisted with clinical tasks such as making flash cards for the clients to take home and performing routine office cleaning/maintenance tasks ESL Teacher, Busan, South Korea February 2008 -July 2009 Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to students from 3 years old through adult in Busan, South Korea. Mount Hood Community College ESL Teacher, Portland, OR Fall 2007 Taught conversation English skills to adult immigrants from Mexico and Russia twice a week

OTHER EXPERIENCE List jobs in one-line entries to show work history EX: OTHER EXPERIENCE Legal Assistant: Diane Frost Wiscarson, P. C. , Portland, OR (2008 -2009) Substitute Teacher: Vancouver School District, Vancouver, WA (2008) Assistant Manager: Paradise Bakery, Portland, OR (2007) Volunteer Coach: Special Olympics, Wenachee, WA (2004 -2005)

SKILLS Include technical & language skills EX: Language: Intermediate Spanish Computer: Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Word Processing Professional: Competent self- manager who excels in both independent and group projects requiring strong organizational and problem solving skills Employment background in public contact positions necessitating exceptional communication skills Adaptable individual who learns assigned tasks readily and strives to increase efficiency

AWARDS EX: AWARDS Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader Award 2012 Winner Student Ethics Essay, ASHA 2012

Resume: General Tips Margins: ¾” to 1” Font size: Name – 14 pt, bolded Text – 10 -12 pt Section headers: all CAPS, bolded

Cover Letters Write in body of email Type of externship sought Preparedness level (EX: Seeking externship, graduating from UO June ’ 15; have completed __ practicum hours) Desired population Special experiences

Cover Letters - Pinpoint service area of general interest - Indicate some interest in specialty EX: -working with clients in need of AAC systems -working with TBI (wide vs narrow)

Cover Letters: questions to answer Why them? research the organization, comment on why you are interested in it Why you? specific experiences and training desirable work attributes

Cover Letters 1 st paragraph: What, Who 2 nd paragraph: Details, examples 3 rd paragraph: Why + closing

Valuable Skills Second language, especially Spanish Experience with various disabilities Experience with all age groups Culturally competent Understanding of socio-economic status

Career Center Services Resume Review Cover Letter Review Career Counseling Call 346 -3235 for appointment http: //career. uoregon. edu/

Observation Show up on time. Dress appropriately. Ask questions at appropriate times and in the appropriate quantity. Look interested throughout the day. Know your place – do not offer information to a patient/family unless asked. Make it easy to host you – look like a team member they would want to have.

Interviewing Be sure to prepare. Know answers to commonly asked questions. ◦ (How to Nail the Job Interview, ASHA Leader, May 2015. http: //leader. pubs. asha. org/article. aspx? articleid=22909 17) ◦ Answers should be concise – do not ramble, be professional. Ask for help before you go. Read the website carefully. Send an email and handwritten thank you note immediately.