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A lesson we learn early in life is that we are each on our own journey, and that no two paths are exactly the same.

This is equally true for your individual career journey. Only you can begin it; only you can take each successive step; and, your career path is the result of all your decisions.

The Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) is your partner in your career journey. Perhaps more than you may realize, we have the expertise and tremendous resources and connections to help guide you on your way. Whether you are taking your first steps and attempting to figure out the right field for your unique personality, or perhaps youre looking for a job-shadowing experience to get an up-close look at a particular job that you find interesting, or even when you are a bit further down the path and are looking at landing your dream job or internship, you will find in the CPDC everything you need to help you on your way.

To better serve you on your Career Journey, the CPDC has expanded and moved some of our offices. You may now make appointments with your career consultant at our new Advising Center on the 2nd floor of West Wing. The space in the Cohon University Center is now our Interview Center, and is used exclusively for student and employer interviews and engagement.

Please consider this Career Guide to be an introduction to the services we offer. You can use this guide for the basics, but meeting with your Career Consultant in our new offices on the second floor of West Wing is infinitely more helpful to the process of discovering, planning, and conducting your personal Career Journey. You may sign up on TartanTRAK for an appointment with your Career Consultant at any time.

We look forward to accompanying you on your Career Journey.

Sincerely,

Your Dedicated Career and Professional Development Center Staff

Carnegie Mellon UniversityWest Wing, 2nd Floor5032 Forbes AvenuePittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3890

(412) 268-2064Fax: (412) 268-7839career@andrew.cmu.eduhttp://www.cmu.edu/career

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Our MissionTo empower you to optimize your professional and life potential through career exploration, experien-tial learning, and connections with employers and opportunities.

Our VisionTo provide high touch, high tech university career services through the integration of individual attention, creativity, theory, and technology.

Our Values1. Collaboration We invest in meaningful

relationships.

2. Honesty We value authenticity.

3. Accountability We believe in personal and shared responsibility.

4. Respect We welcome others with openness and acceptance.

5. Communication We are open to all forums of shared dialogue.

6. Inclusion We celebrate diverse ways of thinking and being.

7. Dedication We take pride in our mission and vision.

Our Committment to YouCareer Exploration & Decision Making

1. To help you fully explore the variety of educational and career options and make decisions that are consistent with your interests, skills, and values.

Skill Development

2. To equip you with the professional, leadership, and interpersonal skills to ensure future career growth and success.

Experiential Learning

3. To connect you with experiential learning opportunities including internships, part-time employment, or community service opportunities.

Employment Opportunities

4. To help you become highly skilled in self-directed job or internship search techniques and to become an active participant in the career development process.

5. To ensure that you are successfully engaged within a professional path that is consistent with your skills, interests, and goals.

Employer Development

6. To develop an energized employer base committed to a long-term relationship with Carnegie Mellon University and founded on the continual enhance-ment and development of a mutually beneficial relationship.

MISSION, VISION & VALUES

We empower you to optimize

your professional and life

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exploration, experiential

learning, and connections with

employers and opportunities.

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CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE

Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and Carnegie Mellon University is required not to discrimi-nate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or other federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.

In addition, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate in admission, employment or administration of its programs on the basis of religion, creed, ancestry, belief, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Carnegie Mellon does not discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.

Inquiries concerning application of these statements should be directed to

the Provost, Carnegie Mellon University,

5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

15213, telephone 412-268-6684 or

the Vice President for Campus Affairs,

Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes

Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, tele-

phone 412-268-2057.

Carnegie Mellon University publishes

an annual campus security report

describing the universitys security,

alcohol and drug, and sexual assault

policies and containing statistics

about the number and type of crimes

committed on the campus during the

preceding three years. You can obtain a

copy by contacting the Carnegie Mellon

Police Department at 412-268-2323.

The security report is available through

the World Wide Web at www.cmu.edu/

police/.

Obtain general information about

Carnegie Mellon University by calling

412-268-2000.

CAREER GUIDE

Carnegie Mellon Career and Professional Development Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Career Partners 2014-2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Career and Professional Development Center Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Choosing Majors and Careers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Exploring Options

Tapping the Hidden Job Market

Informational Interviews

Networking

Gaining Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

The Job Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Resume Information and Samples

Employment Letter Information and Samples

Email Correspondence

Social Networking Websites

Personal Branding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Employer Research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Career Fairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

The Job Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Types of Interviews

Questions Asked by Employers

Behavioral Interviews

Improper/Illegal Questions

Students With Disabilities

Professional Etiquette

Ethics

The On-Site Interview

International Students and the Job Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Graduate and Professional School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Letters of Recommendation

Cost of Living Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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ADVERTISER INDEX

Branding Brand. . . . .Back Cover

Carnegie Mellon University, H. John Heinz III College . . . 2

Citadel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Comprehend Systems, Inc. . . 23

Earth Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Educational Housing Services . . . . . . . . 12

Goldman Sachs. . . . . . . . . . . . 19

HP Vertica. . . . Inside Back Cover

Hudson River Trading . . . . . . . . 1

KCG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Lehigh University, P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science . . . . . . . . . 66

Lutron . . . . . Inside Front Cover

MathWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Mohr Davidow Ventures. . . . . . 6

Northwestern University . . . . 45

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Lally School of Management. . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Savannah River Project . . . . . 67

Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program . . . . . . . . . 16

U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program . . . . . 19

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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER STAFF

AdministrationKevin Monahan Associate Dean of Student Affairs

and Career and Professional Development

Karen Neumeyer Office Manager

Kevin OConnell Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications

College Career ConsultantsLisa Dickter Associate Director for Career

Consultants/Carnegie Institute of Technology

Ray Mizgorski Carnegie Institute of Technology

Jennifer Frick Business Administration

Elaine Stolick BXA and Schools of Architecture (A-M), Art, Drama, and Music

Diane Taylor Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences/Science and Humanities Scholars

Katie Thompson Mellon College of Science/Science and Humanities Scholars

Kevin Collins School of Computer Science

Gerry Marnell Student Recruiting and Programs Coordinator

Experiential LearningPati Kravetz Associate Director for Experiential

Learning and Student Employment

Emily Parry Experiential Learning Coordinator

Taryn Crescenzo Office and Project Coordinator

Employer RelationsWesley Thorne Associate Director for Employer

Relations

Judi Mancuso Employer Development

Marissa Fenwick Carnegie Institute of Technology

Sonjala Williams BXA, Design and School of Architecture (N-Z)

Rachel Amos Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Services/Science and Humanities Scholars

Judy Ellgass Recruiting Coordinator

Janet Vojtash Career Events Coordinator

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER HOURS

Advising Center - West Wing, 2nd Floor

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Appointments:

Appointments are available year-round Monday - Friday during business hours and may be made via TartanTRAK.

Drop-in Hours (during fall and spring semesters):

Monday - Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. For your college-specific drop-in hours call (412) 268-2064 or visit www.cmu.edu/career.

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Advising CenterWest Wing, 2nd Floor5032 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3890

Interview CenterCohon University Center, Lower Level

Phone: (412) 268-2064

Fax: (412) 268-7839

career@andrew.cmu.edu

www.cmu.edu/career

www.facebook.com/CMUCPDC

www.twitter.com/CMUCPDC

Carnegie Mellon Alumni

www.youtube.com/CMUCPDC

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CAREER CONSULTINGCareer Consultants provide individual coaching and assistance to students seeking on-campus, off-campus, summer, internship, part-time, and permanent opportu-nities. Assistance includes:

Exploring career paths and options

Refining resume and employment correspondence

Developing a job or internship search strategy

Practicing interview techniques

Identifying job search resources and services

Career Peer Mentors (CPMs) are current CMU students who assist their peers with resume writing, job search skills, and utilizing online career resources. CPMs are assigned to work with a population of first-year students within the residential communities with the goal of fostering peer-to-peer mentoring relationships which will build a foundation for early student engagement in discovering and exploring career opportunities.

Career Counseling Interns (CCIs) are graduate students who work closely with the consultant team to provide career counseling in career exploration, professional development, internship and job preparation, and post-graduation career needs.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESAs a complement to individualized career development consulting, the CPDC also facilitates meaningful connec-tions with Carnegie Mellon alumni and recruiters with hundreds of the worlds top organizations via:

TartanTRAK job and internship postings

On-campus interviews

College- and major-specific career programs

Career fairs

CMU Connect Networking events

Information Sessions

RESOURCES FOR EXPLORING OPTIONSThe CPDC provides career resources and assessment tools for you to gather information about your interests and values and link your major to your career options. These avenues provide a framework for organizing, exploring, and confirming your academic and career goals. They include:

Hunt Library: Browse hundreds of books, periodi-cals, and other resources relevant to choosing majors,

researching careers, searching for employment, and applying to graduate school in the dedicated careers area of the library.

Strong Interest Inventory: An assessment tool used to understand your general interests and to show a variety of activities and work that you might enjoy. The responses are then compared with those provided by people working in a wide range of jobs.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: An assessment used to understand characteristics unique to each personality type and to provide you with insight on how they influence your way of communicating and interacting with others.

StrengthsQuest: A tool to help you gain insights into how to use your talents to achieve academic success, explore careers, and become a leader.

Alumni Database: An online directory of Carnegie Mellon alumni. You can perform custom searches using locations, employers, and majors as criteria. www.cmu.edu/alumni

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW PROGRAMEach year the CPDC offers an extensive campus recruiting program that begins in September and ends in April. Representatives from employing organizations visit the campus to interview you for summer intern-ships and permanent full-time positions.

Registration for On-Campus Interviewing: TartanTRAKUsing TartanTRAK, our online career management system, you may submit resumes for on-campus jobs, upcoming interviews, internships, and full-time posi-tions. Employers post jobs and internships, schedule interviews, register for career fairs, and more. To access TartanTRAK, visit www.cmu.edu/career.

The Campus Interview: You should arrive at the CPDCs Interview Reception Area 10 to 15 minutes before your interview. Bring your CMU ID and wait for the interviewer to greet you.

Interview Cancellation Policy: If you find it necessary to cancel an interview, you must notify the CPDC by phone at (412) 268-1646 or by email at gmurnell@andrew.cmu.edu at least one business day prior to your interview appointment. Students who do not show up or cancel after the cancellation dead-line may forfeit their interviewing privileges for the remainder of the semester.

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PHONE INTERVIEW POLICYOn-campus interviews are reserved for students and alumni who are able to be physically present for an interview with an employer.

If you are outside of Pittsburgh and are interested in a phone interview, please submit your cover letter and resume on TartanTRAK, explaining your interest in a phone interview with the employer. Phone interviews will not replace an on-campus interview slot and are at the discretion of the employer.

If you are outside of Pittsburgh unexpectedly due to a second-round interview, networking event, flight delay, family matter, etc., you have two options: 1) You may cancel your on-campus interview at least one busi-ness day prior to the scheduled interview by emailing or calling the employer and the CPDC; or 2) You may email or call the employer and the CPDC to request a phone interview (either during the allotted time for a campus interview or at a mutually convenient time).

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGThrough participation in a variety of experiential learning opportunities you can explore career fields, develop trans-ferrable skills, enhance your resume, and perhaps better connect your academics and your career.

The CPDC provides information about:

Student employment on campus

Internships and externships

Summer jobs

Undergraduate research

Community service and non-profit opportunities

Career Classifieds

MOCK INTERVIEW PROGRAMThe Mock Interview Program provides students with an opportunity to practice and develop interviewing skills in a simulated environment with alumni and employer representatives. You can sign up for Mock Interviews when they are posted on TartanTRAK. Additionally, Career Consultants are available to conduct mock interviews.

VIRTUAL MOCK INTERVIEW (IMPRESS)Available within TartanTRAK, the Impress Virtual Mock Interview Module allows you to practice your interview skills at your computer from any location at any time of the day or night.

VIRTUAL CAREER CENTERA variety of websites contain information about career fields, job search strategies, internships and full-time job vacancies.

Career and Professional Development Center: www.cmu.edu/careerThe Career and Professional Development Center website provides important information for students, alumni, employers, families, and faculty/staff.

HooversHoovers is a powerful database listing millions of companies nationwide, functioning in a variety of indus-tries. You can use Hoovers to research companies you might like to work for. Access Hoovers via the CMU Hunt Library website.

Going Global Country Career GuidesPacked with country-specific information, this massive research tool contains more than 35,000 resources for finding international employment. It contains recom-mended web sites, detailed resource descriptions, insider tips and professional advice. It is also a resource for international students who are looking for a list of employers who have sponsored H-1B visas in the last year. More information on Going Global is available through TartanTRAK.

Vault GuidesVault is an online career library that contains a collec-tion of more than 100 career guides and employer profiles.

Company Research: Learn about company history, current events, hiring information, and other impor-tant company data. Get detailed information about salaries.

Industry Career Guides: Get the inside scoop on the hiring process and career paths.

PDF versions of Vault Industry and Career Guidebooks include titles such as:

International Careers

Biotech Careers

Finance Interviews

Schmoozing

Marketing & Brand Management

Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews

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SERVICES FOR ALUMNIDetails about alumni services are available on the alumni website at www.cmu.edu/alumni. Alumni services include:

Full-time job listings on TartanTRAK

Alumni database

Career consulting

Campus interviews

Career fairs

RESOURCES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSThe Career and Professional Development Center assists graduate students in clarifying career goals and seeking opportunities for employment or further graduate study. There is a dedicated reference section on the first floor of Hunt Library and links to various academic, business, research, and industry sites through the CPDC homepage.

Some graduate departments maintain their own career support services, such as the Tepper School of Business, the Heinz School, or the Information Networking Institute. We encourage you to meet with your college-specific Career Consultant.

Internet Resources for Graduate StudentsCarnegie Mellon Career and Professional Development Center www.cmu.edu/career

The Chronicle of Higher Education www.chronicle.com

The Academic Employment Network www.academploy.com

Higher Ed Jobs www.higheredjobs.com

The Academic Position Network www.apnjobs.com

The Versatile PhD www.cmu.edu/career/college_specific_resources/

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EXPLORING OPTIONSWhether you are clear about your goals or are currently deciding, exploration and evaluation can help you be more satisfied and successful with your academic and career choices. Your Career Consultant can help you explore career options.

The following is a framework from which to more broadly view steps in the process:

Academic and Career Planning

Assess self

Interests

Skills

Values

Personality

Explore Options/Gather Information

A dedicated reference section on the first floor of Hunt Library

Alumni

Professional associations

Other professionals in fields of interest

Faculty and upperclass students

Make Tentative Decisions and Gain More Experiences and Information

Coursework

Undergraduate research

Summer jobs and internships

Volunteer work

Part-time school year jobs

Continue career research

Re-evaluate

ASSESSMENT AND EXPLORATION QUESTIONSThere are no easy, overnight answers in the academic and career planning process, but the following checklist will help you get started.

Interests What gives you energy?

What do you avoid?

What reading or activities are you attracted to when there are no requirements?

What books are difficult for you to finish?

Abilities What comes naturally to you?

What talents have you not had enough opportunity to test or develop?

In what areas do you excel?

Personality What characteristics make you unique?

What majors, careers, or work environments would support your characteristics?

In what situations have you felt a good fit?

What were the times in which you felt like your thought process was much different from those around you, or like a fish out of water?

Values and Environment What is most important to you in an academic envi-

ronment: support, competitive challenges, reputation, flexibility?

What is most important to you in a work environ-ment: creativity, security, independence, helping others, job outlook?

What role do you want work to play in your life?

Academics Do you know the complete range of majors, minors

and concentrations available to you, even relevant ones in other academic colleges?

Are there particular courses or experiences that would be most useful in testing your skills and interests?

Have you discussed your interests and options with an academic advisor?

Have you sought information from a variety of upper-level students?

What are the ranges of career options that are open to your particular academic path or other options you are considering?

For help with further self-assessment and with linking this information to careers and majors, we encourage you to meet with a Career Consultant. The Internet can also be a useful resource when exploring and assessing career and academic goals. For additional resources, access the Career and Professional Development Center website at www.cmu.edu/career.

CHOOSING MAJORS AND CAREERS

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TAPPING THE HIDDEN JOB MARKETStudies have shown that only 10%-20% of available jobs are ever posted. By employing a number of strategies, you constantly increase your chances of landing a job or internship.

Informational Interviewing: An informational interview consists of speaking with a professional currently working in an occupation to gain infor-mation and insights about a career, industry, or specific organization. This information can be used in choosing a major, exploring career options, or preparing for a future job. Students should be clear with the professionals they are contacting that the discussion is to learn about a career area and not to obtain a job. Reach out to family, friends, faculty, and alumni to identify potential contacts.

Informational Interviews can provide you with:

Real world information about careers

A network of contacts for the future

Suggestions on how to maximize your college experience

Insights on what employers value

Top 10 Sample Questions to Ask During an Informational Interview 1. How did you get started in

_____________?

2. What do you like most about your work? Least?

3. What steps did you take to get where you are?

4. What kind of position could a college grad-uate anticipate when entering this field?

5. What personal qualities are necessary to succeed at this type of work?

6. What is the outlook for this field?

7. What is the starting salary range for a college graduate?

8. Are there courses I should take or skills I should learn to help me prepare?

9. What methods would you recommend for doing a job search in this field?

10. Who else would you suggest I speak with for addi-tional information?

Following an informational interview, students are strongly encouraged to send a thank-you letter.

Networking: Its never too early to have professional contacts. Think about everyone you knowfamily members and their friends/co-workers, professors, past employers, neighbors, and even your dentist. Dont be afraid to inform them of your career interests. They will likely be happy to help you and refer you to any profes-sionals they think can be of assistance.

Networking DefinedA network is an interconnected group of supporters who serve as resources for your job search and ultimately for your career. Some great network contacts might include people you meet at business and social gatherings.

Students Address

Date

Contacts Address

Dear Ms. Law:

Professor George Smith, my faculty advisor at Carnegie Mellon University, suggested I contact you about my interest in the fields of law and politics. He suggested you could be particularly helpful since you had previously practiced law and are currently working as a lobbyist.

As a sophomore Policy and Management major, I am beginning to explore these fields so I can plan my electives and work experience to make the most of my time in college. I have been reading about career possibilities, and look forward to your insights.

I will be in New York City March 23-27 for my Spring Break and would like an opportunity to meet briefly with you. I will contact you to see if a meeting is possible. I look forward to our telephone conversation and to meeting you in March.

Sincerely,

Students Signature

Students Name Typed

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW LETTER

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Students often hesitate to network because they feel awkward asking for help, but it should be an integral part of any job search. Though you might feel nervous when approaching a potential contact, networking is a skill that develops with practice, so dont give up. Most people love to talk about themselves and their jobs and share free, realistic advice.

Eight Keys to Networking 1. Be Prepared: First, define what information you

need and what you are trying to accomplish. Know yourselfyour education, experience, and skills. Practice a concise, one-minute presenta-tion of yourself so that people will know your areas of interest. Your networking meeting should include the following elements: introduc-tion, self-overview, Q&A, obtaining referrals, and closing.

2. Be Targeted: Start by listing everyone you know who are potential prospects: family members, friends, faculty, neighbors, classmates, alumni, bosses, co-workers and community associates. Attend meetings of organizations in your field of interest and get involved. You never know where you are going to meet someone who could lead you to your next job or internship.

3. Be Professional: Ask your networking prospects for advicenot for a job. Your networking meet-ings should be a source of career information, tips, and contacts. Start off the encounter with a firm handshake, eye contact, and a warm smile. Focus on asking for one thing at a time.

4. Be Patient: Heena Noorani, a research analyst with New York-based Thomson Financial, recom-mends avoiding the feeling of discouragement if networking does not provide immediate results or instant answers. She advises, Be prepared for a slow down after you get started. Stay politely persistent with your leads and build momentum. Networking is like gardening: You do not plant the seed, then quickly harvest. Networking requires cultivation that takes time and effort for the process to pay off.

5. Be Focused on QualityNot Quantity: In a large group setting, circulate and meet people, but do not try to talk to everyone. It is better to have a few meaningful conversations than 50 hasty introduc-tions. Dont cling to people you already know; you are unlikely to build new contacts that way. If you are at a reception, be sure to wear a nametag and collect or exchange business cards so you can later contact the people you meet.

6. Be Referral-Centered: The person you are networking with may not have an opening, but he or she may know someone who is hiring. The key is to exchange information and then expand your network by obtaining additional referrals each time you meet someone new. Be sure to mention the person who referred you.

7. Be Proactive: Stay organized and track your networking meetings. Keep a list of your contacts and update it frequently with the names of any leads given to you. Send a thank-you note or email if appropriate. Ask if you can follow-up the conver-sation with a phone call, or even better, with a more in-depth meeting in the near future.

8. Be Dedicated to Networking: Most importantly, networking should be ongoing. You will want to stay in touch with contacts long termnot just when you need something. Make networking part of your long-term career plan.

QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING NETWORKING MEETINGS What do you like most about your work?

What type of education and experience do you need to remain successful in this field?

What are the future career opportunities in this field?

What advice would you give to someone trying to break into this field?

With whom would you recommend I speak? When I call, may I use your name?

DOS & DONTS OF NETWORKING Dont tell them your life story; you are dealing

with busy people.

Dont be shy or afraid to ask for what you need.

Dont pass up opportunities to network.

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Persistence is the key to cracking the hidden job market. Attend meetings of professional associations and become an active member. After you begin the above processes, and your network base expands, your search will be made easier. Employers will appreciate your resourcefulnessand view you as a viable candidate.

Temporary Work: As more companies employ the services of temporary or contract workers, new graduates are discovering that such work can be a good opportunity to gain experience in their fields. Temporary workers can explore various jobs and get an inside look at different companies without the commitment of a permanent job. Also, if a company decides to make a position permanent, these temps have often made good impressions and are given first consideration.

Persistence is the key to

cracking the hidden job market.

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STUDENT EMPLOYMENTThe Student Employment Program promotes developing your career goals and employability through the acquisi-tion of real job experiences. An on-campus position at Carnegie Mellon University is more than just a paying job; it is an opportunity to develop personally and professionally outside of the classroom. All full-time students are permitted to work on campus, regardless of work-study eligibility. However, having a work-study award is not a guarantee of a job. All students are responsible for finding and applying for available jobs advertised on TartanTRAK.

Student employment jobs in TartanTRAK require you to submit a resume when applying. If you dont have a resume, you can create one by following the helpful advice and examples in the Essential Resume Advice for First Year Students Center Success Guide, or on page 20 of this Guide.

First-time employees at Carnegie Mellon University must complete the Form I-9, which is for employment eligi-bility verification. Visit www.cmu.edu/career to find the list of documents to present at Payroll Services and the Student Employment Orientation which will familiarize you with the entire student employment process.

Students with questions regarding work-study awards and eligibility should contact The HUB at www.cmu.edu/hub or call (412) 268-8186.

HOW TO FIND A SUMMER INTERNSHIP

1. Prepare Your Resume Read the Career Success Guide on Resumes.

Locate resume-writing resources available in the CPDC.

Reference sample resumes (see pages 24-42).

Meet with Career Center Staff and have your resume critiqued.

2. Research Career Fields, Employers of Interest, and Positions

Explore your interests and have them assessed; see your Career Consultant to have the Strong Interest Inventory, MBTI, and/or StrengthsQuest adminis-tered and interpreted.

Examine what positions are out there. Look through handouts, books, and websites about career options for your major.

Access the dedicated reference section on the first floor of Hunt Library for career-related books and employer directories.

Conduct research using web resources.

Network with professionals working in the areas that interest you.

Think about where you might want to work (geographic locations).

Attend campus career fairs such as the BOC (Business Opportunities Conference), the TOC (Technical Opportunities Conference), the EOC (Employment Opportunities Conference), Spark: Startups and Emerging Companies, and the CAOC (Creative Arts Opportunities Conference).

Network with your parents, family, friends, profes-sors, and advisors; let them know that you are looking for a summer internship.

3. Identify Opportunities Register for TartanTRAK to search for summer

internships. Also electronically drop your resume for on-campus recruiting for internships and sign up for a mock interview to improve your inter-viewing skills.

Use CareerSearcha database of over 4 million potential employers nationwide.

Set up an appointment in TartanTRAK with a Career Consultant to discuss internship opportunities.

Visit the CPDC web page at www.cmu.edu/career and check out information on resumes, interviews, cover letters, and links to other resources.

Attend relevant sponsored workshops on topics including: internship search strategies, resume/ cover letter writing, career fair tips, interviewing tips, negotiation tips, and more (for a complete listing, see the CPDC homepage and the schedule of events).

OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENTOff-campus employment is another means of earning money while developing skills. Many of these jobs are part-time or short-term assignments. Sources for off-campus employment include:

TartanTRAK, which includes Career Classifieds

Temporary employment agencies

Newspaper employment section

State and local employment services

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INTERNSHIP SEARCH TIMELINE

September (or ASAP)PREPARE

Write a resume

Have it reviewed by your Career Consultant

Late September

Attend on-campus career fairs; network and make

contacts

Fall EOC (Employment Opportunities

Conference)

BOC (Business Opportunities Conference)

TOC (Technical Opportunities Conference)

Spark: Startups and Emerging Companies

Attend relevant CPDC workshops

Decide what you want from an internship

Responsibilities/Experience

Geographic location

Compensation

October/NovemberRESEARCH

Research companies to find internship and general

information

Internship programs

Contact people

Deadlines

Start watching for and applying to (depending on

interest, field, and major) postings on TartanTRAK

for summer internship positions

December/JanuaryNETWORK

Use your time at home to talk to your relatives,

neighbors, and parents friends to find internship

opportunities

If you want to work near home, contact local

companies and try to set up informational inter-

views, and obtain contact names

Brush up with a mock interview by registering

through TartanTRAK

February

Attend the Spring EOC (Employment Opportunities Conference): network and make contacts

Attend the CAOC (Creative Arts Opportunities Conference): network and make contacts

Keep applying to positions on TartanTRAK

February/MarchINTERVIEW

Send your resume (if you havent already done so) to companies/organizations in which you are interested (if they are not coming to campus to interview)

Be preparedknow what you will be asked and what you will ask

Write thank-you letters to your interviewer after the interview

Late MarchDECIDE/KEEP APPLYING

If you have more than one offer, know where you would like to work most and start the negotiation process

Decide which company is best for you and contact them

AprilGET READY

Make travel plans and moving arrangements (if applicable)

Find housing in the area (if applicable) Make sure you have all of the paperwork and

employer needs in order

May Through AugustWORK

Try to establish excellent contacts within the company, field, etc., for future networking purposes

Be sure you are gaining the type of experience you are looking for. If not, seek the advice of a supervisor

Report your internship to your Career Consultant

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COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERINGCommunity service and volunteering are great ways for you to use current skills and develop new skills, and to support a community-based initiative or contribute your talents to the goals of an organization that interests you. The opportunities can be paid or unpaid, and can include working on-campus, in the local community, and at the national or international level.

Sources of community service and volunteer opportuni-ties include:

CPDC office and website

Division of Student Affairs

Center for School Outreach

A dedicated reference section on the first floor of Hunt Library contains books and directories

CENTER FOR SCHOOL RESEARCHMany academic departments offer undergraduate research or independent study projects. These are an excellent way to test out an interest in graduate school and to gain new skills relevant to your career objec-tive. Students interested in undergraduate research are encouraged to:

Contact the Undergraduate Research Office in Warner Hall or visit their homepage, www.cmu.edu/uro, to learn about funded and non-funded research opportunities.

Meet with faculty members to inquire about oppor-tunities within their departments.

Many academic departments

offer undergraduate research

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THE RESUMEYou are encouraged to write a resume that clearly and concisely describes pertinent information about your skills, experiences, and career goals. This may include creating a few versions tailored to specific career areas. Since a resume is meant to help employers learn about you as a candidate, some sections are essential, while others are considered optional. Even though you can get ideas from many people and you will find many examples of strong resumes, you must decide what best communicates the most important information about you to an employer.

Content Keep the resume to one page in length if possible.

Advanced degree students and candidates who have worked for several years may require more than one page. If using more than one page, be sure your name is at the top of subsequent pages.

Include items that are most relevant to, and in support of, your career goal.

Be clear, concise, and consistent in writing descriptions and formatting the layout of the page.

Prioritize so that the most relevant items appear first.

Start each bullet with an action verb and highlight achievements, quantifying results when possible.

Avoid abbreviating names of organizations, titles, and descriptors.

Include your email address. You may include a website address if showing sample work, but be certain all aspects of your homepage are suitable for employer viewing.

Format Be sure the resume is easy to read with clean,

simple lines and reasonable use of white space on the page. Artistic resumes should not be over-designed, the portfolio is a more appropriate vehicle for showing the range of your creativity.

Use white or off-white paper, standard 81/2 x 11.

Print only on one side of the paper.

Use a font size that is readable, typically no smaller than 10 point or larger than 14 point (name can be up to 24 points, if desired).

Use formatting, such as boldfacing, underlining, and italicizing sparingly. Do not use two special formats in one phrase.

Computer Scannable ResumesSome companies are scanning resumes to create searchable databases. Whether you need to produce a scannable resume will depend on your employer targets. Some studies indicate that about half of mid-sized companies and most large companies use this type of system. Use no bullets, italics, boxes, columns, or underlines. Contact your Career Consultant for additional information on scannable resumes.

RESUME CONTENT

Contact InformationName, address (home and campus/local, if applicable), telephone number (including area code), email address, web page (if applicable).

ObjectiveDescribe briefly and clearly the type of work you are seeking and the skills you are offering.

Education Name of institution*

Year of graduation or anticipated graduation

Degree to be earned (degrees may be written out or abbreviated)

Refer to any special training in addition to formal education

Field of study

Relevant courses

Thesis topic (if applicable); include title and brief description

ExperienceName and briefly describe paid employment, intern-ships, summer jobs, field study, and/or project work. (Project work can also be listed under Education or under a separate section such as Academic Experience or Project Work.) Include the following:

Employer Name City, State/Location Job Title/Position Dates of Employment or Experience

Traditional resume formats begin with present/most recent position and record information in reverse chronological order. However, your most important and relevant experiences should ideally appear first. If you have had unrelated work experience after a more relevant experience, try creating more specific categories such as Relevant Experience, Writing

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Experience, Computer Experience, or Work Experience. List experiences accordingly in reverse chronological order within each category.

SkillsList any skills specific to your field. Include relevant computer skills and foreign language proficiencies.

HonorsSpecial Awards, Deans List, Scholarships.

AchievementsShows, Exhibits, Publications (can also be listed in a separate section).

ActivitiesCampus/Community Activities, Leadership and Volunteer Positions (can also be listed under

Experience if relevant to objective), Hobbies/Interests (optional).

ReferencesIt is optional to indicate that references are avail-able upon request. It is suggested to mention that items such as portfolio or writing samples will also be furnished upon request.

*NOTE: The appropriate way to write Carnegie Mellon University is without a hyphen. Also CMU is an abbre-viation often used within the university, but should not be used when writing resumes, cover letters, and other official documents. After initially using the complete university name in your document, you can simply use Carnegie Mellon thereafter.

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Computational Finance Speaker Series: September 19th

On-Campus Interview Dates: September 24th and 29th

Opportunities are available for our Financial Technology and Quantitative Research roles

To apply, please submit resumes through CMUs TARTANTrak system540 492 CITADEL.COMMEET CITADEL

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Number of volunteer hours logged on 2013 Citadel Service Days

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POWER VERBS FOR YOUR RESUME

Power Verbs adapted with permission from the Career Resource Manual of the University of California, Davis.

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RESUME ADVICE FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTSBy starting early, you will have the basis by which you may continually update your resume with new experi-ences as you acquire them. Hence, you will have it ready when the time comes for you to submit a resume for a volunteer position, internship opportunity, or when it is time to apply to graduate school or look for a job.

Be sure to contact the Career Peer Mentor assigned to your residence hall as a resource for writing your resume.

Remember to stop by the CPDC to schedule a time with your Career Consultant sometime during your first year. You will want to bring your resume to that appointment to have it professionally critiqued, and also for advice on developing a competitive resume.

Remember to stop by

the CPDC to schedule a

time with your Career

Consultant sometime

during your first year.

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FIRSE YEER5032 Forbes Avenue, SMC 1111 Pittsburgh, PA 15289 (412) 123-4567

freshman@gmail.com

EDUCATIONCarnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Science in Business Administration May 2018Pine-Richland High School, Gibsonia, PAHigh School Diploma with Honors, 3.9/4.0 GPA May 2014National AP Scholar, National Honor Society

EXPERIENCEThe Tartan, Pittsburgh, PAAdvertising Staff and Staff Artist Sept. 2014-present Work with businesses and campus organizations to place their advertisements in The Tartan Answer inquiries from advertisers regarding procedures and other newspaper information Work with business department and editorial staff members to finalize and confirm all advertisements Compile past advertising data for future adjustments in prices and advertising options

Kumon Learning Center, Gibsonia, PATeaching Assistant Apr. 2011-Aug. 2014 Helped students to complete and understand their assignments in math and reading, while encouraging them

to develop independent learning and critical thinking skillsGlobal Marketing, Inc., Wexford, PAMarketing Intern June 2013-July 2013 Collaborated with restaurants, venues, and universities in the Greater Pittsburgh area to promote their

facilities in the 2013 city marketing brochure Revised the company statement in the 2013 brochure to reflect current projects and strategies Edited the monthly newsletter and managed social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook to advertise

events and promotions in downtown Pittsburgh

ACTIVITIESSmart Woman SecuritiesMember Sept. 2014-present Attend a seminar series with professors to learn about the investment research and asset allocation process Use knowledge from the seminar series to research a companys stock for an investment project

Future Business Leaders of AmericaCompetitor and Member Sept. 2011-June 2014 Competed in global business events at the regional and state levels in 2012-2013; achieved 1st place in

Pennsylvania and advanced to the national competition Competed in an economics event at the National FBLA convention in Florida in the summer of 2012 Learned about topics in macroeconomics, microeconomics, management and marketing Helped to organize fundraising events, generating $500 towards annual trips to state and national

competitions

Operation SmileEvent Coordinator Sept. 2012-June 2014 Planned and organized six events that raised approximately $1,000 to contribute to the Operation Smile cause

and promoted the organizations mission to the school and local community

SKILLSMicrosoft Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Python, DoubleClick for Publishers

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INFA NETWORKS

inetworks@andrew.cmu.edu 5555 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15232 412-555-5555

Education Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA CGPA 3.47/4.00 Master of Science in Information Networking - Expected Graduation May 2013

Anna University, Chennai, India First Class with Distinction, 80.05% (Ranked 3rd in CS Department) Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science - Graduated in May 2007

Professional Oracle India Private Limited, Bangalore, India - Applications Engineer (Nov 2007 Jun 2009)Experience Role, Projects & Achievements: Techno - Functional Developer for India and Chinese Localization, QA and Bug Fixer (Support) for another

15 APAC Countries (ERP). Major coding was done in JDE C Completed 3 projects (2 for India and 1 for China) as a part of the new development team Served as a Point of contact for Tax Deducted at Source module and presented the modules worked on to the

customers which were well appreciated. Managed and Mentored the new team members Worked along with various other teams (HCM, Finance, BI, Sales Order, CRM) Infosys Technologies Limited, Chennai, India - Software Engineer (Jun 2007 Nov 2007) Role and Projects: Trained in Java and J2EE and worked as a part of the Insurance and Health Life Science Business Unit Served as an Asst Business Analyst for Project Alliance Client: Allstate Insurance Corporation Interacted with product end-users to understand business scenarios and new business requirements Part of the Testing Team & fixed many P1 bugs in applications for project Horizon and was well appreciated

Research Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Summer Research Intern (Jun 2012 Aug 2012)Internship Role and Projects: Worked as a part of the Trusted Computing Research team. Major coding was done in Perl and C Implemented the Contractual Anonymity Protocol using YaBB, an open source forum software Used the Flicker technique to include features like the Dynamic Root of Trust and Remote Attestation

Academic Implemented a Real Time operating system, MyOS - a multitasking kernel for the Intel X Scale boardProjects system (ARM Processor). Highest Locker Priority Protocol was implemented in MyOS. Coded in C. Designed and implemented a distributed Control System, Volvox - provided distributed file storage in

addition to the traditional version control system properties. Handled the problems occurring due to Network Partition and also provided auto merge facility in case of no conflicts. Implemented in Python.

Simulated the False Blocking Problem in Wireless LAN using RTS Validation Technique problem in GloMoSim 2.03

Implemented a shell program that supports Job control & IO directionconcepts of signals & process control

Defused 6 phased binary bomb by analyzing x86 assembly code. Task was to analyze the assembly & identify pass codes. Performed buffer attack on assembly code and attacked 5 functions using stack overflow

Analyzed the data transfer among the universities in the Abilene Net flow data using OSU Flow tools Designed and implemented a fully functional application Eggshell Home Builders using Oracle Forms and

Reports in Oracle 10g Database. Created many optimized PL/SQL scripts for improved functionality.

Courses Embedded Systems, Distributed Systems, Introduction Advance Storage Systems, Java and J2EE, Advance Database Management Systems, Telecommunications Networks, Information Security, Information Systems Modeling

Skills Programming Languages C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, Perl, Assembly Language (x86) Web Application Tools JavaScript, HTML, XML, JSP, Java Swing Database Skills MS SQL 2000, Oracle 9i/10g, PL/SQL, MS - Access Tools Oracle forms and Reports, GloMoSim, GNU Tools (gdb, gcc), Sub Version Platforms Windows XP/Vista/2000, Linux/Unix

Honors Teaching Assistant of Fundamentals of Telecommunication Networks, a graduate level ECE dept course Recipient of an Merit Scholarship by Carnegie Mellon University to pursue Graduate Program, $15,000 Won the Best Paper Award in 3 National Level Technical Symposia and have won many debugging contests Served as the President of the Computer Science & Engineering Student Association in undergraduate

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ANNA LIST SMC# 1234, 5032 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15289. annalist@cmu.edu. (412) 555-5555

Education Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business Pittsburgh, PA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Track in Finance May 2016 Additional Major in Statistics GPA: 3.9/4.0; Deans List: All Semesters London School of Economics London, UK Completed Intermediate Macroeconomics Course July 2013 Recipient, CMU Tartans Abroad Scholarship

Experience

Essential Finance Shanghai, China Investment Management Intern July 2014-August 2014 Devised tax-effective offshore investment strategies for expatriates in China and prepared individualized financial plans for them Researched and recommended selections that would eliminate unnecessary mirror fund management fees for clients and facilitate growth in net returns by 22% on average per annum Attracted clients through networking and developed these relationships to yield a 60% attendance rate for new contacts at initial presentations

Deloitte Consulting Chennai, India Summer Intern, Strategy and Operations Division May 2013-June 2013 Evaluated the profitability of Indias power sector for potential clients looking to make investments from abroad Formulated data from 40 local companies by creating Excel models to compute top performers for a management awards ceremony organized by Deloitte Created a competitive analysis and a 3-part plan for future market positioning in the region Leadership

Undergraduate Finance Association (UFA) Pittsburgh, PA President February 2014-Present Oversee events for 250 UFA members, handle corporate relations with external sponsors, and formulate the agendas for and direct activities of the Executive Board Organize the annual Network Manhattan event by working closely with financial services alumni in New York City

CMU University Health Services Pittsburgh, PA Peer Health Advocate (PHA) August 2013-April 2014

Conducted stress management workshops for students while working with other PHAs to improve the program menu of Health Services Received AMA Certification in First Aid and CPR

Business Opportunities Conference Pittsburgh, PA Marketing Director March 2014-September 2014

Introduced a revamped marketing strategy, including creation of new designs, logos, and summary booklets, to promote the BOC to both students and recruiting companies Coordinated with participating companies to hold special promotional sessions with students

Skills & Honors Selected as a 2013 Student Ambassador to Carnegie Mellons sister campus in Doha, Qatar Represented CMU at the 2014 Undergraduate Business School Leadership Conference at Emory University Proficient with Java, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Salesforce software Languages: Hindi, Basic Spanish, Telugu & Tamil

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MARK ETER1000 Pittsburgh Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 marketer@andrew.cmu.edu (412)555-5555

EDUCATIONCarnegie Mellon University | Tepper School of Business May 15Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Pittsburgh, PATracks: Marketing and General ManagementMinor: PsychologyGPA: 3.71/4.00

WORK EXPERIENCEOffice Depot, Inc. Mar 14PresentOn-Site Business Intern Pittsburgh, PA Conducted marketing research to determine interest level in Office Depot and diagnose consumer pain points and used findings to

develop strategies to increase interest through events and promotions Spearheaded initiative to make Office Depot primary provider of office supplies to CMU, segmenting their market into 5 distinct

consumer groups on campus to better target their approach Created and implemented pilot student program featuring corporate-level discounts and free next-day shipping for Carnegie Mellon

University students, with potential for program to be expanded to universities nationwide

Google, Inc. Jun 14Aug 14Consumer Operations Intern Mountain View, CA Developed consumer strategy through collaboration with marketing and engineering teams to reorganize and renovate help centers for

all Google products, resulting in improved user experience for monthly average of 150,000,000 unique visitors Implemented strategy on test center that receives 430,000 monthly unique visitors and advised on analysis of results via 5 distinct

contrived metrics based on Google analytics Led training sessions and formulated detailed and priority-ordered calendar of action items for next 2 quarters, instructing all help

center content editors and stakeholders in implementing new strategy by quarter 4

PUMA Time Jun 13Aug 13Marketing and Sales Intern New York, NY Helped to coordinate and market PUMA City, one of PUMAs flagship events during 2010 World Cup, through design of events,

social media networking, and collaboration with Macys for in-store and street campaigns Proposed new style of watch by analyzing merchandising reviews, consumer responses, and current trends; received favorable

feedback from marketing management, and proposal was passed to senior management Created weekly national sales analysis reports and merchandising reviews to determine and optimize performance of 20 new styles

of PUMA watches

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCEUndergraduate Marketing Organization Nov 13PresentVice President of Fundraising and Consulting Pittsburgh, PA Raised over $3000, with budget of $500, for both organization and nonprofit causes by conducting market research through focus

groups, using findings to design innovative fundraisers and promote them with effective advertising Launched UMO Consulting, marketing consulting division of organization, by designing 3 levels of corporate packages, creating

detailed process and strategy for solicitation, recruiting student consultants, and securing corporate sponsors Designed and executed fundraising event that averages return of 350% and was so popular that it became UMOs first established and

school-recognized annual event, cementing UMOs presence on campus

People to People International Nov 12Aug 14Co-President Pittsburgh, PA Helped launch Carnegie Mellon Chapter of this service and cultural education organization, designed its organizational structure and

project management system, and recruited 205 new members Organized 7 ongoing simultaneous service projects aimed to impact both local Pittsburgh-area and less-privileged countries abroad

through collaboration with local and national non-profit organizations Led service project connecting chapter members to Burmese and Bhutanese refugees under political asylum in Pittsburgh so members

could provide lessons in English language and American culture to facilitate smoother acclimation to living in new country

DISTINCTIONJohnson & Johnson Information Technology Case Competition | 2nd Place Oct 13Oct 13 Placed 2nd out of 8 teams by designing strategy that improved internal technology and saved company approximately $100,000,000

Mortar Board Senior Honor Society | Inductee May 14Present Selected as one of 30 fourth-year students out of approximately 500 candidates on basis of scholarship, leadership, and service

Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Inc. (Gamma Theta Chapter) | Rho Sigma (Recruitment Sister) Mar 13Sept 14 Chosen as one of 30 greek women out of nearly 350 candidates to represent CMU sororities as both ambassador and recruiter

SKILLS Software: Microsoft [Excel, PowerPoint], Adobe Photoshop, Minitab, Qualtrics, SPSSTechnical: Programming [basic JAVA, Processing]

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Arch Hetect

www.archhetect.com archhetect@gmail.com 555.272.06459 329 River Road Essex CT, VT 05452 555.829.6363

| education Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Architecture, University Honors, May 2015 Minor in French and Francophone Studies GPA 3.63 / 4.0 Japan Summer Study Abroad, Kyoto, Japan Carnegie Mellon University, June August 2013

| experience Teaching Assistant, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Spring 2014 Fall 2015 Served as liaison between students and professor Distributed assignments and answered questions

Architectural Intern, Astorino Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Summer 2014 Generated experiential sketches for presentation Documented as-built and existing site conditions Assisted with schematic design and construction documents

Housing Design, 4th Year Design Studio: Occupancy Osage, West Virginia, Fall 2013 Designed housing with input and review from community Planned and operated booth at annual street fair

| leadership Chairman and Mechanic , Carnegie Mellon Sweepstakes Pi Kappa Alpha, Fall 2013 Spring 2015 Researched, designed, and built composite construction race cars Implemented computer aided design to be exported to digital fabrication machines Trained new recruits to work with materials including carbon fiber, fiberglass, polycarbonate, and polyurethane rubber

| honors Deans List , Spring 2012 Fall 2015 4th Year Design Awards Nominee, Fall 2013

| skills Revit, Maya, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Architectural Desktop, 3D Studio Max, Rhinoceros 3D, MicroStation 2D/3D, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML

Perspective Drawing, Rendering, Drafting, Model Building, Laser Cutting

Conversational French

| activities AIAS Member, Fall 2011 Present Glass Blowing, Fall 2013 National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance Conference Presenter, San Diego, 2013 National Leadership Conference, 2012

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Imma Designer imma-designer.com designer@cmu.edu 415.299.7777 251 Kay St., Forest Hill, MD 21050

Skills

Research/Design Methods Conceptual Models 3D Modeling Product Design Participatory Design Personas & Scenarios Prototyping Service Design Surveys Interviewing Field Observation Evaluative Testing

Software SolidWorks Rhino 3DMax AutoCAD Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Illustrator Dreamweaver AfterEffects Flash

Machining/Prototyping 3-D Printing Molding Laser Cutting Milling Lathing Programming XHTML PHP CSS MySQL Business Client Relations Project Management Presentation Design & Delivery

Interests Blogging Trend Watching Exploration + Travel Saving the World

Education Master of Integrated Innovation | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA May 2015 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA May 2014

Objective To integrate the interdisciplinary principles of design, business, and engineering to bring innovation and creativity to a collaborative workplace

Projects

Design Collaborative Environment for Vehicle | International Truck & Engine Integrated Product Development | Carnegie Mellon | Spring 2015 [Develop innovative lifestyle products and accessories for the developing market for long-haul trucks with interdisciplinary team of design, engineering, and business students]

Researched customer values, desires, and needs Designed concept to meet stakeholders needs Machined and prototyped working mechanisms of system

Primary Healthcare Service Redesign | Mayo Clinic Service Design | Carnegie Mellon | Spring 2015

Designed service concept for an advanced medical home model Focused on patients emotions throughout service process

Design for Construction Safety | Mine Safety Appliance Course Name | Carnegie Mellon | Spring 2014 Identified opportunities to improve safety in commercial construction Analyzed trends in the industry and the market Performed analysis on values of competitive and analogous products

Self-Checkout Redesign | Course Name Carnegie Mellon | Fall 2014

Redesigned user experience with self-checkouts at grocery stores Designed service to make user experience of shopping hassle free

Remotely Operated Vehicle | Course Name Carnegie Mellon | Spring 2014

Worked with interdisciplinary team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Designed and built underwater vehicle to accomplish simple tasks

Work Experience

Market Research Intern | Navistar International Corporation Pittsburgh, PA | Summer 2015

Designed research process to use surveys and interviews Researched product concepts for customer desirability Designed solutions from research

Project Manager Intern | March-Westin Baltimore, MD | Summer 2014

Assisted Project Managers of General Contractor Helped organize and manage construction projects

Freelance Web & Graphic Design | Self Employed Baltimore, MD | Summers 2012- 2013

Designed websites, graphics, and branding for clients Developed print/email/internet marketing campaigns

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Paula Ceepolicy@andrew.cmu.edu

709 Elmery Drive SMC 1919Erie, PA 16546 P.O. Box 0123 (814) 456-1919 (412) 862-1919

Objective To obtain a full-time policy related position involving leadership, problem solving and research skills

Education Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Bachelor of Science, May 2013 Major: Policy and Management, GPA: 3.32/4.0 Minor: Business Administration

Skills Software: Oracle, Discoverer, Hyperion, Essbase, ESRI ArcGIS, Filemaker Pro 11 Computer Programming: Visual Basic, C++, Java, HTML, XML, SQL Languages: Basic Spanish

Projects Policy Analysis III Environmental Protection Project on Noise Pollution, September 2012 Present Researched and analyzed current abatement methods dealing with standards of noise pollution Presented data and progress reports to class and panel of experts using cost-effective analysis

Policy Analysis II Social Security Project, March 2012 April 2012 Researched and analyzed costs, benefits, and effectiveness of current implementation plans for

the market failure of current social security policies Presented prepared material to class and professors

Research Policy Intern, June 2012 August 2012Experience Georgia State University, School of Policy Studies, Atlanta, GA Prepared and presented research data on U.S. tobacco policy and litigation in order to formulate

a research proposal for the National Science Foundation Grant

Research Assistant, September 2011 May 2012 Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Coded data subjects for conversion into a CD-ROM for the use of teenagers in their decision

making processes

Work Career Center Assistant, September 2011 PresentExperience Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Work with the Career Consultant and departments to initiate special projects dealing with

student needs and interests Assist with career-related programs, organizing student survey results, identifying internship

opportunities, contacting employers, and working on computer projects

Consulting Intern, June 2011 August 2011 Advent Software, Inc., New York, NY Assisted in preparation for special events such as consultant training, conferences and

meetings Maintained custom reports, consulting calendar, utilization accounting, and client database Junior recruiter for the Sales Division

Leadership Asian Students Association, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA Vice President, January 2011 December 2012 Coordinated activities and events for over 100 members Organized events with officers of other organizations and administrative personnel

Treasurer, September 2009 May 2010 Assisted in organization and publicity of events, budgeting, and funding Served as a liaison between officers and members of Student Activities and Student Senate

Honors Awarded Student Employee of the Year, Carnegie Mellon University Career Center, May 2012 Deans List Recipient

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Faith Novel

idea generator / story-teller / editor

FNOVEL@CMU.EDU 555.555.3645

303 TEN MILE RD. Detroit, MI 48235

Education Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA / May 2015 BA Creative Writing Minor Philosophy

Skills

Microsoft Office Adobe CS5

Photoshop Illustrator InDesign

SEO strategy & analysis Copywriting & editing

Achievements

Outstanding Communications American Marketing Association International Collegiate Conference New Orleans, LA : March 2012 VP of Communcations for CMUs Undergraduate Marketing Organization, designer of Chapter Plan and Annual Repor t.

National Pacemaker Finalist NSPA National Journalism Convention Anaheim, CA : March 2011 Editor-in-chief and designer of a national Pacemaker finalist literar y magazine.

Best in Show Literary Magazine JEA National Journalism Convention Kansas City, KS : November 2010 Editor-in-chief and designer of 1st-place literary magazine in the nation.

Grand Prize Publication RIT Young Professionals in Publishing Rochester, NY : June 2010 Designer of the grand prize winning student science journal publication.

Publications

Lukewarm Poem. Imprint, May 2013

Transient Poem. Allegheny Review, May 2013

Work Experience Vistaprint / Studio Design Intern Boston, MA : June 2013 - August 2014 Conducted and designed HTML based emails for client acquisition. Re-designed print material for clients to accommodate changes from content

that has been translated from one language to another.

Cypress Semiconductor / Marketing Communications Intern San Jose, CA : June 2012 - August 2012 Created and designed best practices for internal communications and

company-wide use for over 3,500 employees. Replenished the online Cypress Developer Community with new, SEO-rich

content by assisting with the production and the release of product videos and bi-weekly webisodes.

SEO Inc. / Copywriting and Social Media Intern Carlsbad, CA : June 2011 - August 2011 Researched and wrote ar ticles, press releases, website content with a focus on

search engine optimization through keyword analytics for over ten clients

Re-designed company newsletter and various social media projects for clients.

Leadership

Lunar Gala / Public Relations T