1129/2017. Agenda. How to Land an Internship for PennDesign Students

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1 How to Land an Internship for PennDesign Students Helen Pho & Marianne Lipa Career Services Agenda Using Career Services and Handshake Finding internships Writing strong resumes and cover letters Networking as part of your internship search Schedule a 30 minute appointment (or 1 hour mock interview) by calling or through Handshake Walk ins at Career Services 2 3pm every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Wandering walk ins in Meyerson 12 2pm on Wednesdays (except on days we are giving a program) Wandering walk ins in the Grad Center 12 2pm on Wednesdays Jobs Internships Workshops Employer Information Sessions Career Fairs CareerMail 1

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3 PennDesign Career Connection Day Friday, March 16, 2018, 1 4pm, Houston Hall Over 70 employers Bring your resume with you and make it public on Handshake for employers to view Research the firms and organizations ahead of time Come prepared to ask good questions Attend the Preparing for Career Fairs workshop in late January 2018 Additional Internship Listings Resources LinkedIn American Institute of Architects ( Archinect (archinect.com) American Planning Association ( Firms Websites Resume Basics Resume Speed Summarizes your qualifications, including education and experience paid and unpaid 1 page Prioritizes the most important qualifications Easy to read Tailored for each internship or job Recruiters may only spend 30 seconds reviewing Many resumes are now scanned electronically for keywords before being reviewed Creating an effective resume takes time 3

4 First steps to creating an effective resume Common components/sections of resumes Research the organization and the general requirements of that position Website, mission, news Become familiar with the language they use & trends in the industry Use your network: speak to people in the know Read, re read, and read the job advertisement Highlight the key requirements and skills that the employer is looking for Contact information* Objective Summary or profile Education* Relevant coursework Software/technical skills* *required/expected Relevant experience* Leadership activities Service/volunteering Honors and awards Projects Specialized skills ***Order can be tailored to the internship/job that you are applying for, and each resume may look slightly different Sections of a resume contact information Name (in bold or larger font) Preferred mailing address Phone Number(s) E mail Personal Web Site or LinkedIn: (if appropriate) JANE DOE 4645 Penn Avenue Philadelphia, PA jdoe@design.upenn.edu Contact information example #2 Name in bold and in larger font size Helen N. Pho 3718 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA helenpho@upenn.edu Save space by having address on one line, and phone/ /website on another needs to be professional generally your name or some variation Sections of a resume education Education Include degrees, expected date of completion if you have not finished, relevant coursework, study abroad, and honors and awards (placed under the appropriate degree). Can include information about activities. For degrees, only include the date granted. For any coursework that didn t lead to a degree, include inclusive dates. Education section example University of Pennsylvania, School of Design Master of Landscape Architecture (Expected) May 2018 Concentration in Environmental Sustainability Vice President of Outreach, PennDesign Student Council Temple University, Tyler School of Art Bachelor of Architecture May 2014 Departmental Honors Awarded conference travel funding by school wide student assembly Note: you can have a separate section for awards if you want to highlight them 4

5 Sections of a resume experience Experience Think in terms of experience, not limited to employment or work history. Include internships, unpaid positions, and design projects if relevant. Be concise in descriptions of what you did. Do not use Responsibilities included or Duties were ; use active verbs to describe your duties and responsibilities. List experiences in reverse chronological order. Experience = skills in action Your resume will need to: Articulate the match between you and the position Sell your relevant skills, by illustrating them in action Use this formula when talking about experiences: Situation (design project competition) Skill (2D and 3D modeling and collaboration) Outcome (won second prize) Collaborated with 5 person team to create 2D and 3D perspective drawings of a multi use urban space using Rhino and Grasshopper, resulting in a second prize award in competition Formula can also be: Problem, Action, Result Experience example #1 C&S Architects Philadelphia, PA Architecture Intern 5/2015 9/2015 Researched and selected materials Created drawings Worked on public exhibit Gave presentation Experience example #1 C&S Architects Philadelphia, PA Architecture Intern 5/2015 9/2015 Researched and selected planting and paving materials for university office entrance design Created concept diagrams, planting plan, detailed CAD drawings, and 3D perspective drawings using AutoCAD, Rhino, and Photoshop Produced hand drawings, illustrator diagrams, and Grasshopper renders for public exhibit attracting over 200 people Designed and delivered PowerPoint presentation for 30 university administrators and local government officials and developers Experience example #2 City of Pittsburgh Transportation Planning Pittsburgh, PA Urban Planning Intern 1/ /2015 Worked with a 5 member team Interviewed 150 citizens and reviewed 2000 surveys Wrote report on findings Experience example #2 City of Pittsburgh Transportation Planning Pittsburgh, PA Urban Planning Intern 1/ /2015 Collaborated with a 5 member team to conduct field research in downtown Pittsburgh, recording traffic signal timings, average car volume, and the frequency and quality of public transportation Interviewed 150 citizens, and administered and analyzed more than 2000 surveys to understand traffic concerns Located 10 conflict intersections, proposed new transportation management system, and wrote a 50 page report for City of Pittsburgh leaders 5

6 Sections of a resume skills List all programs relevant to your internship/job Do not indicate level of your proficiency or familiarity Include language skills Skills section example Software Skills: 2D: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign 3D: Revit, Sketch Up, Rhino, Grasshopper Rendering: Vray, Keyshot, Atlantis, Lumion, Maxwell Other: ArcGIS, Sony Vegas, Dreamweaver Language skills: Fluent Mandarin Chinese; conversational Russian; basic Japanese Sections of a resume additional components Design Projects Awards/Honors Leadership and Community Service Publications Additional Information Resume formats and layout do s and don ts Use reverse chronology to organize each section Use formatting techniques (ex: bolding text) judiciously and consistently Include dates on the right hand side. Avoid using fonts smaller than 10 point and fonts that are hard to read be aware of problems with color fonts Don t use complete sentences Convert to PDF before sending Resume essentials Research the skills and qualifications sought by employers. Use action verbs for each bullet point when you describe your skills, achievements, and experiences, AND BE 100% HONEST! Proofread, proofread, and PROOFREAD! PennDesign resume guide: terials/design_resumeguide.php mpleresumes.php 6

7 Cover Letters A type of personal introduction Imagine meeting employer in person and explaining why you are talking with them. First impressions count. You need to cover : Why you are getting in contact, what you re applying for Who you are What your qualifications are How you have been effective at doing things in the past Why your experiences are advantageous for employer Why you want to work for them How the internship will benefit you all in one page Your name & Date contact details Their details, if available Dear (or Hiring Manager/Search Committee/etc.), Why you are getting in contact Who you are Broad summary of your qualifications How you have been effective at using skills relevant to employer in the past use specific illustrations Why these experiences are beneficial for the new employer why do they make you a good candidate Explain why you want the job in the context of working with that specific employer Ask if you can send additional information and specify any next steps Sincerely, Focus on the benefit your skills, experience, & knowledge bring to employer Focus on mutual benefits and shared interests Their details, if available Date Why you are getting in contact Who you are Broad summary of your qualifications Your name & contact details Dear (or Hiring Manager/Search Committee/etc.), How you have been effective at using skills relevant to employer in the past use specific illustrations Why these experiences are benefcial for the new employer why do they make you a good candidate Explain why you want the job in the context of working with that specific employer Ask if you can send additional information and specify any next steps Sincerely, Cover letter essentials Write well and proofread! Formatting should be clear; convert to PDF before sending Anything mentioned in the cover letter should be echoed in resume Tell stories about your skills in action Use narrative approach to provide specific illustrations Illustrate those skills most relevant to employer Pick illustrations with evidence of successful outcomes Weave in other key skills into illustration and add quantifiable descriptors (e.g., number of people in teams, etc.) Resources to help you create your resume and cover letter Look at other documents to see how they are written. A resume and cover letter guide are on the Career Services website at: Some professional associations may have sample resumes and cover letters on their websites. Proofread your documents and ask others to do the same. Come to Career Services for a critique. Login to Handshake or call to schedule an appointment or to find out about walk in hours. Resources for portfolios Faculty reviews Portfolio workshops Online resources: ortfolioresources.php Blog post: 12/show me your skills how to create a portfolio thatstands out to recruiters/ 7

8 Networking Basics Networking is just talking: sharing information about yourself and learning from others and their careers Networking is also building relationships for your career The point is NOT to ask for a job Building relationships takes time and effort Successful networking is when you learn something that you didn t know and when you grow your network to connect with others Networking Basics Where to network: Career fairs, firm visits, design projects, internships, jobs, online, and more! Reaching out via Keep it short Introduce yourself and why you re getting in touch Make the request or the ask clear and easy to say yes to Informational interviews by , phone, Skype, in person: Do your research beforehand Prepare good questions be curious! Know yourself: your interests, skills, values Follow up with thank you notes Keep up the relationship Networking as part of your internship search Talk to PennDesign students and alums to learn about: Different firms and organizations Different roles (design intern vs. architect intern) The professional workplace Application processes LinkedIn Make sure you have a strong and completed LinkedIn profile with an engaging headline and summary, professional photo, and detailed experiences and skills Tap into the Penn alumni network: use the alumni finder tool to search by firm, location, position title, or any combination of keywords QuakerNet Use QuakerNet in conjunction with LinkedIn to research information about people you want to connect with Joseph Barber, PhD Helen Pho, PhD Dianne Hull Marianne Lipa Tara Giangrande We look forward to working with you! 48 8