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The Cawley Career Education Center and Alumni Career Services provide resources for writing resumes and cover letters, interview techniques, and networking. Students and alumni of degree programs within the School of Continuing Studies are encouraged to take advantage of the wide variety of professional development and career resources that Georgetown University has to offer.

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The Cawley Career Education Center has developed a range of online resources and campus events that current SCS students can take advantage of throughout their coursework here at Georgetown.

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Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interview Techniques

We provide online resources and software to assist you with the resume and cover letter writing process, as well as interview techniques. While each program and industry may have specific content requirements for resumes and cover letters, the Cawley Career Education Center offers valuable general information and guidelines to help you develop a cohesive, well-organized resume and cover letter. Additionally, you can take advantage of specialized tips and resources to help you prepare for case-style interviews.

The following resources can be found on the Cawley Career Center website:

Alumni Career Services Resources for Current Students

Alumni Career Services provides professional development and career resources to the Georgetown community, with unique platforms and opportunities designed for current students.

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Hoya Gateway is designed to support current students in facilitating career-focused relationships with Georgetown alumni. Alumni become members of the Hoya Gateway program with the goal of providing career guidance and support to our current students. This unique platform is only available to current Georgetown students.

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Current students and alumni can take advantage of the wide variety of professional development resources that Alumni Career Services has to offer at all points along their educational path at Georgetown and beyond.

Alumni Career Services offers the following professional development opportunities*:

*Some services are available only for alumni or for a fee. Please read carefully before accessing resources within Alumni Career Services.

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College of Arts & Sciences

Music Supplemental Materials

Please note that the Department of Performing Arts only accepts supplemental materials for review. All applications for admission to Georgetown University should be sent separately to the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Supplementary submissions may make sense for students with substantial and well-developed talent that cannot be conveyed adequately in the rest of the application, but you should think carefully before submitting supplementary materials with your Georgetown application.

The Department of Performing Arts does not make any admissions decisions; all decisions are made by the Undergraduate Admissions office primarily on the basis of the general application materials submitted there (including student’s overall academic and extracurricular record, application essays, etc.) Many successful applicants submit only those materials. In rare instances, when we review materials from prospective music students with truly exceptional credentials who we feel are a strong fit for our Music Program, we are able to submit a recommendation about that student which is added to their admissions file.

Due to University policy, and to the large amount of material we receive, we cannot offer any feedback or evaluation to candidates on their submissions.

In order to have your submissions material reviewed you must submit:

A cover letter outlining your specific interest in the Department, your relevant experience, why you are applying to Georgetown, and how you envision being involved in the Performing Arts at Georgetown (e.g. as an American Musical Culture Major? Minor? Supplemental music courses and ensembles ? co-curricular activities ?) Please be explicit in the cover letter about any other materials you are submitting. If you are interested in submitting materials for more than one discipline, craft your single cover letter accordingly addressing your multiple interests.

In addition you may also submit the following:

Submission Process

To submit, materials should be uploaded electronically via Slideroom (new window) by the respective admissions deadlines ( November 1st for Early Action and January 10th for Regular Decision ) to ensure receipt and review.

To get started, please select the proper academic program that you are interested in as well as the proper deadline and click Apply Now . (*Be sure to select appropriately.) If you do not already have one, create a Slideroom Account for free. (Those new to Slideroom will need to activate your email in order to proceed.) Once logged in, follow the prompts for questions and upload your document. Please note it is free to submit your supplement materials. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our main office at [email protected] georgetown. edu (new window) .

If you are interested in multiple performing arts programs, please feel free to submit in each accordingly. For example, if you are interested in dance and music please consider providing media that corresponds to each so that reviewing faculty can effectively review your work.

Subsequent inquiries regarding the status of your Georgetown University application should be directed to the Undergraduate Admissions Office (new window) . We are not able to comment on the status of your materials.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Performing Arts!

Career Resources

Job Search Document Review & Coaching Services

Alumni Career Services is proud to offer alumni the opportunity to connect with our certified career services consultant. Our consultant offers resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn review services, in addition to 30-minute coaching and mock interview sessions. Explore the tiers below to see which package may be right to help reach your career goals!

You will receive your fully reviewed documents and personalized feedback within 10-14 business days. If you are purchasing coaching or mock interview sessions, the consultant will coordinate with you to schedule your session within 14 business days of your initial request. Please contact Alumni Career Services at [email protected] with any questions.

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Resume writing tips, active verbs.

Always use active verbs when describing previous accomplishments on your resume:

Accomplished Achieved Adapted Adjusted Administered Advertised Advised Analyzed Applied Approved Assessed Awarded Budgeted Briefed Built Calculated Catalogued Chaired Coached Collaborated Communicated Completed Conceptualized Conducted Consulted Coordinated Counseled Created Defined Delegated Demonstrated Designed Determined Detailed Developed Devised Directed Drafted Edited Educated Established Evaluated Examined Facilitated Founded Generated Governed Guided Handled Headed Hired Identified Implemented Increased Influenced Informed Initiated Innovated Inspected Invented Led Maintained Managed Mapped Marketed Mediated Moderated Modified Monitored Motivated Negotiated Obtained Operated Ordered Organized Participated Performed Persuaded Planned Presented Proposed Provided Publicized Published Recommended Redesigned Recruited Regulated Renewed Reported Represented Researched Reviewed Revised Served (as) Standardized Supervised Surveyed Synthesized Taught Tested Trained Utilized Verified Wrote

Categories and Content

While there are some necessary categories to include in your resume—such as contact information, education, and professional experience—you have some leeway with the other categories you include, as well as the name you present for your categories. For example, you could list your work history in a general category, such as Professional Experience or Work Experience. Or, if you’ve always worked in one particular field that you would like to emphasize, you could label it Research Experience, Political Experience, or something else. Categories outside of the professional realm could include Volunteer or Leadership Experience, Computer and/or Language Skills, Presentations, Publications, and others. Volunteer and other unpaid experiences can be just as important to include as paid jobs. Use the best approach for you based on your experience and the job (or internship) you want. Always think relevancy.

Avoid all personal pronouns and minimize articles (i.e., “an,” “a,” and “the”). The document must be free of spelling, grammatical, and punctuation mistakes. Spell out acronyms. Avoid jargon; use lay language instead. Be careful about potentially controversial items (such as political parties, religious organizations, etc.) if you’re not looking to work within the specific field/mindset.

Contact information: You should list your name, address, a telephone number, and e-mail (without the hyperlink). Try to list only one telephone number to make it easier for the employer to know how to reach you. Only provide the telephone number that has a professional voicemail message and will always be answered professionally.

Objective: There are very few occasions when you will need an objective on your resume. If you are sending a cover letter, that will more than suffice for providing context to your resume, which is the basic mission of an objective. An objective might be useful for recent undergraduate alumni. If you decide to write an objective, it should be specific enough to have meaning (and be targeted for the specific job/organization), but not so specific that it potentially locks you out of other possibilities. It’s a balancing act. Plus, you want to keep it concise. Beyond the position itself, don’t mention anything that you want to get out of it (such as “growth” or a “challenge”). If anything is mentioned at all, you want to talk about the types of skills you’ll contribute. Too often, people use vague, meaningless objective statements (such as “A challenging position providing growth opportunities”) that are more of a space taker than anything helpful.

Profile/summary of qualifications: Again, if you are sending a cover letter, that will more than suffice for providing context to your resume. However, for people with experience (generally 10+ years), you might consider adding a profile or summary of qualifications on your resume.

As an undergraduate you may have utilized an objective statement on your resume. Once you have gained significant experience in your industry/field, however, a summary statement may be a better way to highlight key skills and strengths. A professional summary allows you to pick out the most salient information from your resume that is quantifiable and specific-skill driven. Summary statements may be adjusted to correlate with the particular job description you are applying for (e.g., include industry “buzz words” and particular organization needs).

Your personal summary should present you clearly and succinctly. Include information such as your profession, areas of expertise, types of organizations/environments you have worked in, and unique skills.

For more information and a sample, visit http://workbloom.com/articles/resume/professional-resume-summary.aspx .

Example of a Professional Summary:

Professional experience: An entry does not have to be a paid one to be included in this section. You don’t have to include everything you’ve ever done. However, now is not the time to be modest either (but you must be honest, of course). Always think about your content in terms of what’s relevant.

You should include five elements for each entry—title, organization, location, dates, and description (but not necessarily in that order). When describing what you did, use meaningful active verbs that communicate the skill involved, such as “organize,” “manage,” coordinate,” and “research.” (See more verbs at the end of the resume section.) If you are actively doing such activities, you should use present tense verbs. Verbs should be in the past tense for anything done in the past or any fully completed tasks at a current job. Avoid any descriptions beginning with generic statements such as “Responsible for” or “Duties included.” Think about the skills required at the job that you want. Indicate (honestly) where you have demonstrated these skills throughout your experiences. Be concise; always think about what is relevant and what message each item is communicating. Use a minimum amount of words to maximize what you’re communicating.

Quantify information whenever possible if it will enhance the description. Doing so can provide a context and scope for the skill involved. You can quantify your description in many ways—amounts (e.g., budget size, number of pages/reports written/articles published), numbers of people, levels of people (e.g., corporate executives, board members, interdepartmental), how often, and more. If the dates occur in the same year, you only need to list the year once. You should consider including the five elements for other experience-related categories on your resume (such as Volunteer or Leadership).

You can use bullets or a paragraph format to present this information. Bullets are preferred and highly recommended for any for-profit jobs/internships. It is easier to see a person’s skills when using bullets. However, paragraph format saves space, which may come in handy.

An example would be:

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative XYZ Company, Philadelphia, PA (March 1999-present)

Other experience-related categories: If you include additional categories—such as Research, Leadership, or Volunteer—try and use the same format (or at least one that is very similar) as the one you used for your work/professional experience. It makes it easier on the person looking at your resume. Consistency is key.

Presentations/publications: If you have any presentations or publications, it would benefit you to highlight them in a separate section. These serve as demonstrated proof that you have good communications skills, something every employer wants in an employee.

Affiliations: List any relevant professional associations of which you are a member or serve in a leadership capacity.

Skills: This is a very important section. You can list computer and language skills separately if you want to emphasize each or combine them into a general skills category with computer and language as subheaders. For computer skills, you can simply list the applications you know or you can divide the applications into the levels at which you know them.

If you list language skills, do not present the years you studied the language. Rather, you want to list the level at which you can speak, read, and converse. If you can do all three at the same level, you can just list the language and the level (such as “Spanish: Fluent” or “Proficient in Spanish”). If you have different levels, you may wish to write them out.

Some people want to highlight travel or other items that might not fit elsewhere. It is possible to list these items under the general skills section with another subheader to provide some context for what those items represent.

Education: List your undergraduate and any graduate degrees in reverse chronological order. Include the degree, university, location (city and state; list country if it’s outside of the United States or if you’re an international student), and the date you graduated (not necessarily in that order). You do not need to list the dates during which you attended.

If you have studied abroad, present that experience as a stand alone entry. Other items you may wish to include in the Education category are concentrations, minors, honors, related awards, certificates, relevant coursework, and a thesis. If you are applying for a consulting job, put your GPAs (undergraduate and graduate) on your resume, unless they are under 3.0. Even if you use bullets in other sections, you typically don’t use bullets in the Education section. Do not include high school unless you know it would be highly relevant to the employer. For a thesis (formerly called the practicum), you can list it with the title in italics—Thesis: This is the Title of Your Thesis . In most cases, the Education section will be at the end of your resume. However, if you recently graduated or your degrees are the most important message of your resume (for a career transition, the Education section can be listed first).

Honors/awards: In general, it usually makes sense for these entries to be presented under the related category rather than a separate one. For example, education related honors and awards would be included with the specific school entry where the item was received or achieved. Awards received at jobs would be listed with that job’s description (such as “Received employee of the year award in 2000”).

Interests/personal: Including an interest section should be considered thoroughly before doing so. Some people have items that are always noted positively during an interview. Those are interest items you probably want to keep. However, listing your general interests rarely involves anything relevant and just takes up space. You should avoid listing personal information unless it is specially requested; you should only provide it if the employer is credible. Some international employers will ask for what might be considered in the United States as non-standard information.

References: Don’t include references on your resume nor a mention of providing references, such as “References available upon request.” In doing so, you’re just taking up space. If you want the job and the employer asks for references, you’ll provide references. You should have a separate document for references (see later sections for tips and an example).

The document should have a consistent and professional look. Do not feel limited by the margins a computer program gives you, the resume you used to have, or the layout that other people use. Because your background/experience is unique, your resume can be too.

Highlight key information by placement on the page as well as the use of formatting tools, such as bold, italics, all caps, etc. The more you use formatting, the less effective it can be, so use these elements carefully. Proper size ranges from 10-12 for the traditional Times New Roman typeface. Your name, as the main header of the entire document, should be bigger. And category headers can be a bit bigger. If you use a different font, make sure it is easy to read. Don’t use special characters that not everyone will have.

Stay away from template formats! Your resume will resemble other resumes in the pile. Templates also force you to format your resume in a way that may not be conducive to your needs. Use caution if using a professional resume service. The very process of creating and updating your resume is an exercise in self-assessment that is key to the job search and interviewing. Being very familiar with your accomplishments, skills, and areas of expertise are crucial. Who knows you better than yourself?

Resumes can be one or two pages. If you are applying for a job in the for-profit sector, a one-page resume is preferred. If you have a two-page resume, you need to put your name and “Page 2” or “Page Two” on the second page. Generally, the rule of thumb is if you have five or more years of experience you may need a two-page resume. Unless you are writing a curriculum vita, resumes should be no more than two pages. If you do have a second page, make sure you use the entire page. Utilize your formatting to display information on either one or two pages so it is easily readable and the most salient information tops the first page.

Overall Look

A resume should have a clean, readable, and easy to follow format and look balanced on the page. It should be laser printed on neutral-colored, resume paper (typically cotton or linen bond). Avoid “gimmicks,” such as textured or graphic-laden paper stock.

Resume Styles

There are a number of resume types. Most people use a chronological resume, which presents your experience in a reverse chronological order. This is the preferred format with employers. A functional resume groups accomplishments using skill categories (e.g.., management experience, communications experience, technical expertise, etc) rather than using separate job entries. However, some people use functional resumes to hide gaps, which is why functional resumes tend to be viewed with suspicion. One way to address that is to use a combination of chronological and functional—showing skill categories but also including a brief work history—rather than just a functional approach. This type of resume is typically used in career transitions to emphasize transferable skills. Employer information also is included in a ume after the skill areas and accomplishments are enumerated. As with all resumes, bulk the most important information toward the top of the resume when choosing a functional format. For additional information and examples of functional and combination resumes go to:

http://careerplanning.about.com/od/resumewriting/a/resume_writing.htm

http://www.quintcareers.com/functional_resume.html

A curriculum vitae is a document that comprises all of your professionally-related activities. It can be any length. Many international organizations accept a CV. Specific fields, such as academia, require a CV. See the CV section for more information.

In addition, some organizations (such as some U.S. government agencies and international organizations) request resumes in a specific format or special items to be added. You will need to follow these requests on a case-by-case basis. However, do not put items such as marital status or Social Security Number on your resume unless required by a reputable organization.

The sections that follow focus on the reverse chronological resume.

If you know that your resume will be scanned, you do not want to include graphics of any kind, including lines. You also don’t want any formatting that has characters touching each other (such as italics or underline).

Some people have more than one resume depending on the types of jobs and internships they’re seeking. You can target your resume in many ways, such as using different categories and changing some of the entries, especially in the categories outside of the work/professional section. Use the language from the job announcement throughout your resume. If you have some gaps in your work history, you can’t change that. However, you don’t want to take entries out that will create major gaps. Other ways to target your resume are to change the order of the descriptions under each experience entry or to add more specifics to your description.

Cover Letters

A cover letter is your opportunity to package and present everything you have to offer that is relevant to the employer in a format that brings items together in a way that a resume cannot. Each letter MUST be targeted to a specific job. NEVER send a generic letter.

The letter should be addressed to a person. In the very few instances where you cannot find a person’s name, it’s best to use a title. Avoid “To Whom It May Concern” or other vague salutations unless the application instructions tell you to use that.

A cover letter also serves as a writing sample. Employers read cover letters. Think of it this way, if you can’t write about yourself—a subject about which you are the undisputed expert—in an articulate and compelling way, how can you write something for a client or an organization?

In general, cover letters should be 3-4 paragraphs and no longer than one page total. Each paragraph should have a main theme, whether that is a specific set of skills, type of experiences, or something else. The letter should flow easily from one paragraph to the next and be a logical presentation of why you are the natural candidate for the position.

Remember to address all of the qualifications that you have that the organization wants. Go through a job description and highlight the key skills, especially those that are repeated to ensure you’ve covered everything. Use the language from the job announcement throughout your cover letter (and resume) to demonstrate the relevance of your experience and your understanding of what the organization wants. Never mention anything negative or say you don’t have a skill/experience (such as “Although I haven’t…).

Be concise and make your point succinctly and directly. Proofread to ensure no mistakes. Don’t forget to sign your letter (yes, this happens).

At times, an employer will ask for salary requirements as part of the application. Don’t give a number. You don’t want to price yourself out of the competition by listing something too high nor do you want to undersell yourself. Instead, you can write that your salary requirements are negotiable or that you are sure that they offer a competitive package and look forward to discussing the job in further detail (or something to that effect).

Remember, a cover letter might help you get an interview, but not the job. The interview is the vehicle for getting the job. A sample cover letter can be found at the end of this Job Search Guide.

If you are e-mailing a resume and cover letter, you can put the cover letter in the message section of the e-mail itself. You could attach it, but then you’d need to include some type of message in the body of the message, which is redundant. Format the cover letter exactly like a regular cover letter, with your return address; the date; the recipient’s name, title, organization, and address; the salutation (“Dear Mr./Ms. X:”); the letter; the closing (“Sincerely”); your name; and then “Attachment” below (to indicate that you’ve attached your resume). Of course, you should follow directions if an employer requests a specific way to send your cover letter and resume.

Sample Cover Letter

Sample Cover Letter PDF

Curricula Vitae (CV)

A resume is an individually designed summary (usually one or two pages) of personal, educational, and experience qualifications intended to demonstrate fit for a particular position or type of position. A resume focuses attention on an individual’s strongest qualifications and develops them to fit the specific or general purpose for which the material is provided.

A curriculum vitae (CV or vita) is a comprehensive biographical statement (of any length) emphasizing professional qualifications and activities. Typically a CV is used for academic, international, research, scientific or educational arenas and/or for scholarship/fellowship applications. (Applying for positions internationally can be a bit tricky. Be sure to research the country you are applying within to find out what information they would like included in the CV. It may differ from the U.S. standard.)

Unless requested by name, it is usually unwise to send a vita in a first contact. If a resume is requested, send a one- or two-page, tightly drawn document with the notation that a vita will be sent later upon request. It is far better to start out with a one- or two-page resume than it is to stifle the reader’s interest by prematurely sending an overly long vita. (Excerpted from “Writing a Vita: For a Higher Education Job Search,” University Career Services, University of Virginia.)

Vitae and resumes both have similar purposes—marketing documents that provide key information about your skills, experiences, education, and personal qualities that show you as the ideal candidate. Where a resume and a curriculum vitae differ is their use, format, and length. A curriculum vita tends to be used more for scientific and teaching positions than a resume. Thus, vitae tend to provide great detail about academic and research experiences. Where resumes tend toward brevity, vitae lean toward completeness.

Unlike resumes, there is no set format to vitae. You need to find the balance between indicating the depth of your qualifications and providing too much information.

Typical Categories or Headings

(Excerpted from “Preparing a Curriculum Vitae” by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.)

Some Miscellaneous Tips

Job Preparation

Get yourself noticed through creating a professional set of job application materials including a CV or resume and cover letter, prepare for a standard or case interview, learn how to network, or add marketable skills by using the resources below.

Create an Application that Stands Out

The CV (or resume) is a document that summarizes your education, experience, and skills in a concise manner for an employer. CVs can be formatted in a variety of ways but must be easy to read, consistent, and free of errors.

Writing Samples

A writing sample is a supplemental document for a job application often requested for jobs that include a significant amount of writing, like those in journalism, marketing, public relations and research.

A writing sample can be Written assignments, Research & narrative papers from a job or class, Blog posts, Press releases, Articles.

Writing Samples Guidelines Guide to Submitting Writing Samples

Cover Letters

Cover letters describe how your experience, qualifications and competencies match the job for which you are applying, and distinguish you from other job seekers by highlighting what makes you the best match for the position. They are brief (3-4 paragraphs), targeted to the position, and focus on the most relevant parts of your background.

Employers use cover letters to determine your level of interest, writing ability, and suitability for the position. A well-written cover letter can help get you to the interview stage. A poorly written cover letter can severely damage your chances, even if you are highly qualified.

Interview Preparation

General interview preparation.

A job interview is usually the final step in the application process and determines whether or not you will be hired. It is essential that you prepare and practice in advance! For example:

Case Interview Preparation

Virtual Consulting Experience helps you prepare for case interviews, and understand what a career in consulting may look like.

Networking is the process of developing personal and professional contacts in order to give and receive information, advice, referrals, and support. Career Services hosts events to facilitate networking with local employers and alumni.

Adding Skills to Your CV

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Mastering Your Scientific Cover Letter

By Timothy Ring BGE Career Strategy & Professional Development

A cover letter comprises a crucial component of any application. This post will show you simple steps you can take to ensure your cover letter is professional, clear, and concise. It will also show you how to highlight how well you match with the employer, rather than merely summarizing your CV or resume.

Introduction

Your goal is to grab attention and present an image of who you are professionally in a short paragraph.

The Body Paragraph(s)

Your goal is to show your skills and how they make you a match for the position.

The Conclusion

Your goal is to summarize what you shared above and invite follow

This post was adapted in part from a Science Magazine article .

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Cover Letters
Your cover letter should be clearly structured and answer the following questions: Who are you? Introduce yourself. Include your major and year at Georgetown. Why are you writing? In the first few sentences, mention the specific job title, if you know it, and how you heard about the position opening. Be concise.
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A cover letter should include the following sections: Addresses (yours, then the employer's) Date Salutation Introduction Body Concluding paragraph Closing Post-interview correspondence should follow the same general format, but may not need a separate introduction, body, and concluding paragraph.
Resume Formatting
Indicate your university, your school (e.g., Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences), major, minor (s), and graduation month and year. Include your GPA on your resume. You may also include the GPA for your major and minor, especially if they are higher than your cumulative GPA.
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