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Aug 30: Architecture/Design/Engineering/Technology/Science Aug 31: Technology/Big Data Employers Sept 7: Consulting/Financial Services Employers Sept 8: Business/Consumer Products/Nonprofit/Other 10:00 am—3:00 pm, Statler Hotel When is the University-Wide Career Fair?

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Page 1: When is the University-Wide Career Fair?...Resume Type: Combination • See VersatilePhD Resume Type: Combination. Course Projects Building Airflow Rates: An International Analysis

Aug 30: Architecture/Design/Engineering/Technology/Science

Aug 31: Technology/Big Data Employers

Sept 7: Consulting/Financial Services Employers

Sept 8: Business/Consumer Products/Nonprofit/Other

10:00 am—3:00 pm, Statler Hotel

When is the University-Wide Career Fair?

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Resumes and the Career Fairs: All You Need to Know

Christine HolmesDirector of Post-Doctoral Studies, Caldwell [email protected]

Anne Poduska, PhDGraduate & International Student Career AdvisorCornell Career Services, Barnes [email protected]

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• Identify your goals for attending

• Conduct research in advance

• Develop a strategy

You can get a lot out of career fairs, but you need to do the following:

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Who Is Coming to the University-Wide Career Fair?

Handshake

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Why Do Employers Come to Career Fairs?

Increase “Brand Recognition”

Table at Career Fair Information Sessions

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Why Do Employers Come to Career Fairs?

Advertise Positions

On Handshake

Conduct on-campus interviews during or

after the fair

Conduct interviews at a later date, on- or

off-campus

On their own website

Conduct interviews off-campus

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1. Decide what your top priorities are for the fair

• Do you want to meet a recruiter in person?

• Do you need more information about how to transition into a new field?

• Do you need new pens?

Developing a Strategy: Priorities and Logistics

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2. Develop a ranked list of employers you’d like to meet.

• Make a list of your top choices of employers and the questions you’d like to ask

• List second, third, and fourth tiers of employers in case the lines are too long

Developing a Strategy: Priorities and Logistics

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• Go to an information session for larger employers

• Consider pairing up with friends and sharing information

• Think broadly about what companies do

Developing a Strategy: Being Creative and Resourceful

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• Use your time in line wisely

• Listen to questions that people ask who are ahead of you in line—and ask something new!

• Network with individuals standing in line with you

• Visit other employer booths if they are empty

Developing a Strategy: Being Creative and Resourceful

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• Use Cornell Career Services databases and resources

• Hoover’s

• CCS Link Library

• LinkedIn

Developing a Strategy: Research Employers and Fields

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• Target companies:

• That have international branches: Uniworld

• That may sponsor H-1B visas: Myvisajobs.com

• That have recruited international students in the past

• Understand what work authorization you have after you graduate (ISSO website and walk-in hours)

Developing a Strategy: International Students and Scholars

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Have copies of your resume available in case the employer is accepting them

•Note: Some employers are unable to accept resumes because of regulations from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

•In those cases, business cards can be accepted:• http://forms.store.cornell.edu/printshop/bc_student.aspx

• Save the $7 delivery charge by having them delivered to 103 Barnes Hall and you can pick them up

Do You Need a Resume? Business Cards?

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• Describe previous experiences• Used by employers to decide whether to interview you• Used during interviews to formulate questions

Purpose of CV and Resume

CV History, education, accomplishments

ResumeSkills and abilities

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1. Resumes have different structure than CVs

Consequences of the CV-Resume Differences

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Curriculum Vitae Resume

Content EducationResearch/Teaching InterestsThesis/DissertationGrants and Other Awards Research ExperienceTeaching ExperiencePractical Experience

EmploymentConsulting Internships

PublicationsConference PresentationsReferences

Not typically tailored by position

EducationSummary/Objective Statement (?)

Select Grants and Awards

Experience

Select PublicationsSelect PresentationsSkills:

Technicalcomputerleadershipcommunication

Languages

Very tailored by position

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Example Education Section

!Charlotte Laverly

119 Park Place, Ithaca, NY 14850 [email protected] 607-273-6774

SUMMARY

Creative, collaborative PhD researcher seeking to use strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to provide innovative client solutions as a management consultant.

EDUCATION

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Ph.D. Major field: Comparative Literature Minor fields: Asian Studies, History May 2014 University of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco Visiting Researcher Sept 2011-Aug 2012 Yale University, New Haven, CT M.A. Major: English Minor: Asian Studies May 2009

Reed College, Portland, OR B.A. Major: English Minor: History May 2007 Summa cum laude

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Narratives of Personal and National Identities in the Moroccan Diaspora Sept. 2010-Present Graduate Research Assistant, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY • Analyzing 40 novels from the Moroccan diaspora, written in Arabic and French, to identify influences of colonialism on

personal and national identities • Wrote two successful grant proposals, totaling $30,000, to support research and travel to two archives in three countries • Writing, editing, and copyediting a 200-page manuscript • Organized year-long international research trip by researching visa requirements, booking flights and university

accommodations, developing a project schedule, and identifying project goals !

Seeing the Seer: Understanding the (Dis)advantages of Narrative Subjectivity May 2008-May 2009 Master’s Thesis, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Developed thesis topic by conducting literature review with 4 electronic databases, interviewing 6 professors and 2 librarians,

and analyzing over 100 texts • Invented streamlined note-taking and referencing system with Microsoft Excel!• Wrote, edited, and copyedited 16 drafts of 100-page manuscript !• Delivered two invited oral presentations at two premier conferences in the field!• Received fellowship (including full tuition and stipend) based on academic excellence!

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Co-organizer of Annual English Department Conference Jun 2008-May 2009 English Department, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Co-organized conference with one Yale professor by managing conference logistics, including; registration, advertising,

scheduling, and catering • Oversaw a team of 6 Yale graduate students by delegating tasks, creating and enforcing deadlines for tasks, troubleshooting

problems, and negotiating conflicts • Moderated two controversial panel discussions by monitoring the time, summarizing conflicting points of view, and refocusing

the discussion when appropriate

KRRC Radio Station Manager Sept 2005-May 2007 Reed College Radio, Reed College, Portland, NY • Scheduled 45 radio hosts per week based on availability, level of experience, and show personalities • Raised over $10,000 in sponsorship support from 15 local businesses by holding one-on-one meetings and negotiating

advertising rates • Identified three areas to improve course content and created a 10-page handout to address common misconceptions about CPR

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1. Resumes have different structure than CVs

2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume

Consequences of the CV-Resume Differences

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• Chronological

• Combination

How Is a Resume Structured?

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Format:• Most widely used style• Information presented in reverse chronological order

Uses: • Highlights progressive work experience• Best for those who have significant experience in the field

where they are seeking a jobProblems: • Less effective if changing careers or have little work

experience • Older but relevant experience may be overlooked

Resume Type: Chronological

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• See VersatilePhD

Resume Type: Chronological

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Format:

• Experiences are given in reverse chronology but are arranged by type of experience (e.g. communication experience, leadership experience)

Uses:

• Accentuates your skills

• Draws direct parallels with skills in job ads

• Helpful if you are applying for a wide range of jobs

Problems:

• Can be difficult to fit one experience into just one category

Resume Type: Combination

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• See VersatilePhD

Resume Type: Combination

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Course Projects

Building Airflow Rates: An International Analysis Oct-Nov 2013 Building Design and Analysis Course, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

• Collaborated with three classmates to analyze airflow rates in three buildings by creating a project timeline, enforcing project deadlines, and writing code in C++

• Built excellent rapport with teammates by scheduling regular meetings, helping others with problems, and giving constructive criticism

• Conducted literature search and interviewed four international experts to identify airflow rates specific to Russian, Ghanaian, and Thai urban environments

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Research Projects

!Charlotte Laverly

119 Park Place, Ithaca, NY 14850 [email protected] 607-273-6774

SUMMARY

Creative, collaborative PhD researcher seeking to use strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to provide innovative client solutions as a management consultant.

EDUCATION

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Ph.D. Major field: Comparative Literature Minor fields: Asian Studies, History May 2014 University of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco Visiting Researcher Sept 2011-Aug 2012 Yale University, New Haven, CT M.A. Major: English Minor: Asian Studies May 2009

Reed College, Portland, OR B.A. Major: English Minor: History May 2007 Summa cum laude

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Narratives of Personal and National Identities in the Moroccan Diaspora Sept. 2010-Present Graduate Research Assistant, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY • Analyzing 40 novels from the Moroccan diaspora, written in Arabic and French, to identify influences of colonialism on

personal and national identities • Wrote two successful grant proposals, totaling $30,000, to support research and travel to two archives in three countries • Writing, editing, and copyediting a 200-page manuscript • Organized year-long international research trip by researching visa requirements, booking flights and university

accommodations, developing a project schedule, and identifying project goals !

Seeing the Seer: Understanding the (Dis)advantages of Narrative Subjectivity May 2008-May 2009 Master’s Thesis, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Developed thesis topic by conducting literature review with 4 electronic databases, interviewing 6 professors and 2 librarians,

and analyzing over 100 texts • Invented streamlined note-taking and referencing system with Microsoft Excel!• Wrote, edited, and copyedited 16 drafts of 100-page manuscript !• Delivered two invited oral presentations at two premier conferences in the field!• Received fellowship (including full tuition and stipend) based on academic excellence!

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Co-organizer of Annual English Department Conference Jun 2008-May 2009 English Department, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Co-organized conference with one Yale professor by managing conference logistics, including; registration, advertising,

scheduling, and catering • Oversaw a team of 6 Yale graduate students by delegating tasks, creating and enforcing deadlines for tasks, troubleshooting

problems, and negotiating conflicts • Moderated two controversial panel discussions by monitoring the time, summarizing conflicting points of view, and refocusing

the discussion when appropriate

KRRC Radio Station Manager Sept 2005-May 2007 Reed College Radio, Reed College, Portland, NY • Scheduled 45 radio hosts per week based on availability, level of experience, and show personalities • Raised over $10,000 in sponsorship support from 15 local businesses by holding one-on-one meetings and negotiating

advertising rates • Identified three areas to improve course content and created a 10-page handout to address common misconceptions about CPR

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1. Resumes have different structure than CV

2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume

3. You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume

Consequences of the CV-Resume Differences

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Employers typically desire the following core competencies*:

• Content knowledge

• Professionalism and work ethic

• Oral and written communication

• Teamwork (including leadership) and collaboration

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Ethics and social responsibility

*Casner-Lotto, J., & Barrington, L. (2006). Are they really ready to work? Employers’ Perspectives on the Basic Knowledge and Applied Skills of New Entrants to the 21stCentury U.S. Workforce.Retrieved from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills website: http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/FINAL_REPORT_PDF09-29-06.pdf

What Skills Do Employers Want?

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1. Resumes have different structure than CV

2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume

3. You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume

4. You need to break down your CV’s job titles and accomplishments into action verbs

Consequences of the CV-Resume Differences

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CV to Resume

Service and Volunteer ActivitiesPhD Admissions Committee Member 2008

PhD Admissions Committee Member 2008Comparative Literature Dept., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY•Analyzed 15 PhD student application essays and academic records according to admissions criteria and identified top 7 applicants •Persuaded five-member faculty committee in 15-minute oral presentation to accept 7 applicants

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• Opinions vary; everyone who looks at your resume is looking for something specific

• Put most important information on the first page• Use clear, easy-to-understand language• Past tense vs. present tense• Use at least 11 point font size

Final Resume Tips

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What Are Your Questions?