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Experiences that are unrelated to your career field are
still valid to add to your resume and can be included in
an Additional Experience section. There is no need to list
every job you have ever held! Instead, focus on significant
experiences that have led to the development of career
readiness competencies.
Many employers who recruit college students report that an
Activities section provides hints about a person’s interests
and values. Entries in this section should be brief, with the
description of each activity kept to one line. There is no
need to list every activity you’ve participated in. Be selective;
think about activities that you would be comfortable talking
about during an interview. If you have been involved in
an activity that required a significant time commitment,
something that approximated a job given the duties you
performed, detail it in the main body of your resume instead
of giving it cursory reference in the Activities section.
If you have been active in undergraduate research, you’ll want to
review the tip sheet, Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume-Which is Right
for Me? The resume found on page 3 of this document represents
one option among many for documenting your education and relevant
experiences. Consider it to be a starting point! Your finalized resume
might closely resemble the Ty Trate example or take on a different look
as you blend together elements from the Ty Trate sample with those
described in the Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume-Which is Right for
Me? tip sheet.
Resources/Websites
for Science Students
Handshake: Use to connect with employers who are recruiting Arts
and Sciences students for employment and internships
• http://asc-careersuccess.osu.edu/handshake/student
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Features podcasts and other
resources describing career options in the sciences
• http://careercornerstone.org/index.htm
The Ohio State University Stone Lab Program: Located on Lake
Erie, the summer program features hands-on research in a variety of
disciplines (fisheries, limnology, entomology, ornithology)
• http://ohioseagrant.osu.edu/
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Summer Internship
Program: Fellowships are available for undergraduate students who
would like to do research in the pharmaceutical sciences.
• http://www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu/research/?subsec=undergrad
BioOhio: BioOhio, is a non-profit organization designed to build and
accelerate bioscience industry, research, and education in Ohio.
BioOhio partners with Ohio employers to fund internships.
• http://www.bioohio.com/
Summer Medical and Dental Education Program: (SMDEP) is a
FREE (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer academic
enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college
students intensive and personalized medical and dental school
preparation.
• http://www.smdep.org/
The Ohio EPA Summer Internship Program: Approximately 70 college
students are hired to provide assistance to the technical staff with
routine duties, as well as field research and laboratory research/
quality control. Application period is February-March each year.
• http://www.epa.state.oh.us/Default.aspx?tabid=2013
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): The National
Science Foundation (NSF) provides grants to researchers across
the U.S. to support advances in a variety of fields, including but
not limited to biological sciences, chemistry, CIS, earth sciences,
mathematical sciences, and physics. The REU program supports
participation by undergraduate students in select research funded
by the National Science Foundation. Use the REU database to
find research programs in your target city and discipline. The REU
program has recently provided opportunities at the following Ohio
State sites, but future opportunities at those sites depends on the
terms of their NSF grants. Therefore, you should always use the
main REU database to identify research programs that are currently
seeking applications from college students. As an Ohio State
student, you can apply for positions at REU sites housed at other
universities.
• http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/index.jsp
• https://molgen.osu.edu/research-experience-undergraduates
The Weddington Society: A student organization at Ohio State that
provides assistance and support to undergraduate pre-health majors.
• http://weddingtonsociety.org.ohio-state.edu/Weddington_Society/
Welcome.html
SOARS – Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and
Science: SOARS is an undergraduate-to-graduate bridge program
designed to broaden participation in the atmospheric and related
sciences. SOARS offers comprehensive financial support for summer
research and graduate school for up to four years.
• http://www.soars.ucar.edu/
Cleveland Clinic, Undergraduate Internship: Housed within a program
that provides treatment for children with behavioral and learning
difficulties, internships are geared toward students and recent
graduates in psychology, medicine, and related fields.
• http://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/career/category_details/7_
student%20experience
UG Research @ OSU, The office of Undergraduate and Research
Inquiry site lists positions specifically for research being conducted at
the Ohio State University. They also provide various events and other
resources for undergraduates.
Zintellect, a listing of internships, expireintial elarning opportunities,
academic fellowships and scholarships funded by government and
private sector oranizations for students interested in an area of
science all around the country.
STEM Undergrads, a resource of all government agencies offering
internships and full-time employment in the field of STEM.
ORISE, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
Department of Energy asset that is dedicated to enbling critical
scientific, research, and health initiatives. This site lists internships,
scholarships, and fellowship opportunities in the field.
Check out the ASC Center for Career and Professional Success
website for additional resources and favorite links.
• asc-careersuccess.osu.edu
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