Posts Tagged ‘resume’

How To Make Your Resume The Best One Page You’ve Ever Written
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Written by Kentaro Oi
Urban Interns Brand Ambassador, Boston University

The first step that all of us take when thinking about our careers is compiling a list of experiences, schoolwork, and qualifications – otherwise known as the all-important resume.

Although it may seem like a daunting task to gather your professional and school life into a one-page summary, it’s both essential AND doable.

Here are some essential tips and advice to get your foot into the door for your interview!


Keep things current -… read more

Who Wants A Sample Cover Letter for Finding an Internship?
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
Think we’re kidding? We’re not.

Read on for a sample internship cover letter that we give you our permission to use. (Although we HIGHLY suggest you read on below for a few tips on how to write your own… Or at least make good edits to ours!)

 
 
John Q. Smith
123 College Way
Campus City, NY 10001
212-555-4678


Ms. Susie Jones
Jones Social Media Business
987 Internship Drive
Digital City, California 54321


Dear Ms. Jones,

I am writing to express my interest in … read more
3 Tips for Landing a Summer Internship
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

If you've already taken your midterms, you know its time to start searching for a summer internship. But finding a summer internship doesn't have to be a full-time job. Here are three quick steps you can take to ensure a ROI on your internship search.

  • Show Don't Tell – How many times did your Composition 101 professor encourage you to give examples to show your point instead of just stating the facts? This writing truism relates to your internship applications and not just your

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Making the Perfect Pitch
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011


Posting a resume isn't enough. In order to snag a great summer internship in a competitive market, you have to do everything you can to make yourself stand out. Fully completing an Urban Interns profile helps. Ultimately, you need to create a perfect pitch to ensure that when it comes time to finding an internship, employers contact you first. Here's how to make your way to the top of the summer internship candidate list.


Put Yourself in an Employers Shoes – Your cover letter … read more
What You Can Do This Winter to Prepare for a Summer Internship
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
You've just started your spring semester, but you're still seeing piles of snow outside your dorm room window. In the midst of winter, it's hard not to fantasize about summer and the fabulous opportunities that await as the weather warms!  But instead of just dreaming, you can start doing. Here's how you can beat the winter slump and start getting ready for your best summer yet:
 
1. Review Your Resume – You won't be able to snag your summer job without first dusting off your resume. Now is … read more
Aaand Action! How a Video Profile Can Help You Land Your Next Job
Friday, January 21st, 2011

Your extensive résumé proves you’re “great on paper.” But in this competitive job market, that might not be enough to secure you a job, or even an interview. Take your résumé beyond the page with a Video Profile on the new Urban Interns website.

Video Resume

Our fresh new feature allows you to connect face-to-face with potential employers. It provides many tangible benefits to job seekers; first, having a comprehensive video résumé sets you apart from other candidates and will make it easy for … read more

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