Apply to Research & Internships:Resumes, Cover Letters, & InterviewingAparna Konde and Jasmine Tuazon

Resumes

How to Start Keep a running record of all

your activities (service, shadowing, research/internship hours, jobs, etc.) Dates Number of hours (including

times) Brief description of activity

Prioritize your activities Considerations for building a

resume Lifelong accomplishments Consistency in activities

General Resume Writing Tips

Ask for help! Upperclassmen PreHealth Office Writing Center Career Services

Keep different versions of your resume Type of Opportunity

Business internships Medical internships Research

General Resume Writing Tips Continued Most important accomplishments at the top!

Key words: Internship, Research, Shadowing, etc. Describe accomplishments rather than job

descriptions “Research & Internship Chair for AMSA provides

research for members” vs. “Provided research opportunities for members each semester”

Quality vs. Quantity debate Go for depth and substantial experiences!

Resume Structure Overview Header Education

Current education (Baylor University) and high school education Study abroad GPA (regular, science, etc.)

Experiences, Activities, and Other Potential Sections Objective Work Experience Research Experience Community Service Shadowing Extracurricular Activities Leadership Awards & Accomplishments Skills

Resume Heading Heading should include:

Name Font should be larger than the rest of

heading Current Address Cell Phone Number Baylor Email Address

Resume Tips (Body Sections)

Use powerful action verbs Formatting

Font size: 10-12 pt. Margins: 0.5-1 in. Maintain consistency

Resume Length: Stick to one page

Aim for aesthetics and legibility This is your first impression!

Avoid slang and abbreviations

Resume Tips Continued No complete sentences No pronouns Demonstrate your skills

(communication, leadership, etc.) through your actions

Avoid things that raise red flags No long-term commitments

Cover letters

Cover Letters Purpose: to state your intent for

obtaining a research or internship opportunity

Elements of a Cover Letter Information about yourself

Name, major, future career aspirations, etc. Don’t restate what is on your resume!

Talk about why you would be a good candidate for the position

Cover Letters Continued

Discuss your credentials and qualifications Previous experience Skills Upper-level classes that could be useful

Mention any attached documentation Resume Letters of Recommendation (if applicable)

Refer to handout

Interviews

Ten Rules of Interviewing1. Keep your answers brief 2. Include concrete data3. Repeat key strengths three times4. Prepare 5+ success stories5. Put yourself on their team6. Image is as important as content7. Ask questions8. Maintain conversational flow9. Research the interviewer/position

you’re interviewing for10. Keep an interview journal

Common Interview Questions

Question Type

Examples

Personal 1. Tell me about yourself.2. What can you offer us?3. Define success. Failure.4. What is your greatest weakness.

Education 1. Why did you choose your major?2. In which campus activities did you participate?3. If you had to start over, what would you change about

your education?

Experience 1. Give an example of when you had to work under a deadline pressure.

2. Have you done volunteer work? What kind?

Career Goals 1. Would you be successful working with a team?2. Do you prefer large or small organizations?3. Do you prefer to work under supervision or on your

own?4. Why do you want to go into medicine?

Common Questions to Ask1. What skills are

especially important for this opportunity?

2. What will be my day-to-day responsibilities?

3. What do you think is the most challenging aspect of this position?

AMSA Mock Interviews1. Why do mock interviews?2. The Process

1. Fill out Student Profile2. You will receive an email from a Research

& Internship committee members3. Send out email to the assigned professor4. Attend interview5. You will receive your Evaluation Form

from professor within a week

References Paul L. Foster Success Center

Questions?