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To communicate your education, experiences
& accomplishments, providing a snapshot of
you!
To make a professional first impression that
encourages the reader to invite you for an
interview.
Each situation is different; tailor your resume
to each opportunity!
When you apply to an internship,
organizations are looking for the following:
◦ Relevant Information.
◦ Truthful Information.
◦ A reader-friendly resume that is easy to
follow.
◦ Flowing content with consistent formatting.
◦ No errors; this is one instance where
perfection is the goal.
Have current internship descriptions in front of
you.
As a starting point, create lists & outlines of:
◦ Work experiences
◦ Internship experiences
◦ Volunteer experiences
◦ Academic Experiences/Class Projects
◦ Leadership/Extracurricular Activities
◦ Skills
◦ Accomplishments/Honors
Select relevant information.
1 page in length if feasible; don’t exceed 2
pages.
Margins are no less than 0.5 inches on all sides.
Balance use of blank space & margins.
Professional fonts include Times & Bookman.
General content should be in 10-12 pt. font.
Headers should be in 10-14 pt. font.
Presents a summary of information in reverse
chronological order.
Under each category, list the most recent
experiences/information first & work
backwards.
Avoid or minimize irrelevant information.
Weigh each portion of your experience from
the organization’s perspective to decide what
to include and what to emphasize.
Highlights major areas of accomplishments &
strengths in an order that best supports your
objectives.
Organization is driven by abilities versus job
titles or time sequences.
Note: As an intern or entry-level professional,
the chronological vs. functional approach is
generally the easiest and most appropriate.
Resume information should be divided into
clearly labeled sections.
What to include:
◦ Header
◦ Objective (optional)
◦ Education
◦ Skills & Qualifications
◦ Experience
◦ Honors, Activities and Affiliations
Header-includes your name, address, phone
number and email address.
Format your header so that your name stands
out…
Darth Vader
13731 Starship Enterprise Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
782-792-7711
Note: Your e-mail address should be professionally appropriate; using
your UCSD address is safest; your voicemail greeting should also set a
professional tone.
Objective-a focused statement describing
desired position. The rest of the resume
should support your objective.
Examples:
◦ Obtain internship as a (title) utilizing skills A, B, & C
◦ Secure Position with an (industry) organization,
specializing in X.
◦ Obtain internship as a (specific internship title from
an organization’s posting).
Include:
◦ Full name of university.
◦ Degree/Major and minor.
◦ Anticipated graduation date.
◦ GPA if over 3.0.
◦ Collegiate study abroad experiences: Program, University,
Location, date, focus of coursework or experience.
◦ Community college & coursework at other universities if relevant
or if degree or certificate was completed.
◦ Special certifications if applicable.
◦ Pertinent coursework if desired.
◦ Do not include high school.
This section should provide a quick overview of your
strongest & most pertinent skills or qualifications.
Indicate computer competencies, other technical skills,
specialized communication skills, interpersonal skills,
research skills, lab proficiencies, etc.
Include language and cultural competency skills.
You may use subsections to delineate between different types
of skill sets.
This is a good place to incorporate Keywords and Phrases
◦ Many companies use applicant tracking software that screens
resumes according to keywords including job titles, technical
skills, etc.
◦ Read the internship description closely for cues on what keywords
to use.
Include Title, Organization, Responsibilities,
Location and Dates.
Use action verbs to convey skills & abilities and
infuse energy into your resume. (demonstrated,
researched, coordinated)
Demonstrate evidence of your experience by
focusing on skills, results and accomplishments.
Use specific numbers and adjectives to quantify
and qualify the descriptions of your experiences
& add impact.
Include relevant
◦ awards and honors
◦ academic/professional affiliations
◦ presentations
◦ publications
◦ leadership roles if not already included in experience.
◦ involvement in campus clubs/activities if not already
included in experience.
◦ community volunteer work if not already included
Name this section appropriately, based on what
you include (i.e. Professional Affiliations, Community
Involvement, Leadership Experience, Honors, etc.)
Keep it short and sweet! Be concise, and make every word
count.
Customize your resume for each position to which you
apply; make sure any required or preferred
skills/qualifications stand out & highlight your strengths.
Use a telegraphic style, not complete sentences. Eliminate
most articles like “the”, “a” and “an”.
Avoid personal pronouns like “I”, “me” and “my” to create a
perception of objectivity.
Any current positions should be described in present
tense. For previous positions, use past tense verbiage.
Proofread, Proofread, Proofread!
Ella Q. Rodriguez
3711 Purple Tree Lane #1492, San Diego, CA 12345
(111) 492-2222 [email protected]u
Objective: To obtain a spring internship at Supersonic Systems, specializing in electronic circuit design.
Education
University of California, San Diego
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, expected June 2020
Emphasis: Communications Theory & Systems and Electronic Circuits & Systems.
GPA 3.37, Provost Honors (3 quarters)
Technical Skills
Computer Skills: C/C++, Java, Assembly Language, VHDL, Verilog
Platforms: Windows XP, Mac OS, Unix/Linux
Software Packages: Matlab, Orcad Capture/PSpice, Cadence, Xilinx ISE, Altera Quartus II, ModelSim
Hardware: Altera FPGA
Relevant Upper-Division Coursework
Communications Systems Sequence
Probability and Random Processes
Basic Digital Signal Processing
Linear Systems Fundamentals
Introduction to Linear & Nonlinear
Optimization
Advanced Digital Design Project
Analog Integrated Circuit Design
Electronic Circuits and Systems
Introduction to Active Circuit Design
Digital Circuits
Experience
Systems Intern, Scorpion Defense Systems 1/09-Present
Collaborate with team of five engineers to research inter-nodal connectivity capabilities for
USMC Command and Control
Design and implement conceptual architecture for inter-nodal communications using cellular
networks
Intern, Teams in Engineering Service Project, UC San Diego 6/08-8/08
Integrated computer vision technologies with wearable wireless grocery shopping
aids for vision-impaired shoppers
Collaborated with computer vision graduate students to maintain and expand
MySQL database
Developed Python script to parse XML files
Queried Python objects into MySQL database using SQLAlchemy
Design Manager, Course Project - Mobile 802.11 Robot 3/08-6/08
Earned class distinction for finished product: “Best Project Award”
Collaborated with team of three to develop mobile robot controlled through IEEE wireless 802.11
protocol
Constructed and implemented speed control and improved packaging of unit
Integrated webcam to provide visual feedback at remote terminal
Improved web interface used for direct interaction between operator and unit
Leadership and Campus Involvement
President, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) 3/09-Present
Active Member, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) 9/07-Present
Shrek Green
0711 Fiction Road
San Diego, CA 12345
(492) 222-2222 [email protected]
Objective
To obtain an internship in the law field, utilizing communication, analytical and organizational skills
Education
Bachelor of Science, Political Science Expected Graduation Date: June 2012
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Related Coursework
Law and Society
Supreme Court Constitution
Power and Justice
Political Parties
Skills/Qualifications
Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail & social media
Demonstrated experience in leadership through active role/presidenry in clubs and organization
Multitasking through active student involvement at UCSD
Team working skills through experience on athletic teams
Proficient in written and conversational French
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience
Islands Restaurants Food City, CA
Server/ Hostess May 2OO7 -Present
-Greet and seat 50 guests per day to create welcoming and comfortable atmosphere
-Prepare and organize tables quickly and efficiently to enable efficient turn over time
--Communicate with guests to ensure excellent experience
-Provide assistance to coworkers to establish collaborative environment
Mega Transports Enchanted Forest, CA
Assistant April 2006-September 2007
-Organized records to create system for easily accessible files
-Maintained clean and organized work space
-Represented executives to clients over phone and documented messages
St. Nicholas Medical Center North Pole , CA
Volunteer June 2006-September 2006
-Entrusted with filing of confidential medical documents
-Guided patients to appropriate departments and connected patients with practitioners
-Managed multi-line phones for doctors & nursing staff
Leadership & Campus Involvement
-Active Member, Phi Alpha Delta-Pre-Law Fraternity September 2010-present
-Team Member, UCSD Track & Field September 2008-present
-President/Choreographer-UCSD Ballroom Dancing Team September 2008-present
Cover letters and resumes go hand in hand
Adds a personal touch to resumes
Highlights experiences and skills
Explains how the organization will benefit
from having you as an intern
Formatting
◦ Use the header of your resume on your cover letter.
◦ Be sure the name & title of your contact is spelled
correctly.
Layout
◦ Introductory Paragraph-explains the purpose of your
letter
◦ Middle Paragraph(s)-includes qualifications & reasons
for your interest in relation to the position &
organization.
◦ Closing Paragraph-reaffirms your interest in being
interviewed, invites the organization to contact you &
thanks them for their consideration.
Dear (Ms./Mr./Dr.) (Last Name):
As a participant in UC San Diego’s Academic Internship Program, I am applying for the (title of
position) internship at (name of organization). If selected, I am interested in interning during
UCSD’s (
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
) quarter, from ________________ through ________________
(dates the quarter begins and ends)
.
State your interest in this type of work and how it relates to your academic and career goals.
Tell the organization what relevant skills and experience you can offer. Make a connection
between your interests/education/qualifications and the organization and/or position to which
you are applying. Your paragraph(s) should be four to five sentences long.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications for your
internship opportunity. Please contact me at (your phone number & e-mail address). Thank you
for your consideration of my resume, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
(Print Your First and Last Name)
For additional assistance with your resume or
cover letter:
Contact AIP at 858-534-4355 to meet with
an AIP Peer Advisor.
Visit UC San Diego Career Services:
http://career.ucsd.edu/
