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Working at my university’s writing center, I did a lot of résumé building with students fresh out of high school with little or no job experience or skills. They were usually looking for summer jobs, internships, or part time jobs for the school year. Together, we’d take a look at their experiences and put together a compelling résumé based on what they’d need to show to get hired. But before we get to building a résumé, let’s talk about getting there first.

The Job Search

Chances are, if you’re applying for a summer job or part time job for the school year, you’re not necessarily going to find work in your dream field. This is common, and you might as well assume it as you begin your search. What you can look for in your search is a job that will let you build skills that can be transferrable to other jobs in the future. Customer service experience comes in handy in so many fields, and there are so, so many customer service jobs available at grocery stores, coffee shops, and other retailers for workers with no skills. I recommend applying to stores because you will most likely learn customer service skills, teamwork, and time management at the very least. These can be major assets later on in life.

Writing a Résumé

It’s not as scary as you think. In fact, Purdue Owl provides a great example résumé here. Canva also has wonderful templates. Of course, what you choose to put on your résumé is more important than its appearance. And this is where you can compensate from your lack of job experience. Begin with volunteer work. What have you done that can be transferrable to a job? Have you worked at something like a bake sale, handling money and selling to customers? That would be perfect experience for a sales job. Perhaps the nature of your volunteer work has taught you particular values that will make you a good employee, like hard work and independence. You may also want to consider including your hobbies on your résumé if they demonstrate a great deal of discipline, like sports or playing an instrument.

Writing a Cover Letter

When you have the opportunity to write a cover letter, always write a cover letter! It’s definitely your chance to stand out and explain why you are the right person for the job. This is the only opportunity you have to explain how the experience you listed in your résumé is relevant. Once you have an understanding of the job you’re applying to and what it requires, you can show how your values and experience align with the available position. Make a strong case for yourself, really give the hard sell. For more information about writing cover letters, visiting Purdue Owl here.

I hope this was helpful. Remember job searching is really, really difficult. Do not let rejection get you down. Keep at it! Also, please message me with any questions!

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Hey guys!

This page would be officially deactivated in a few hours. Thank you to those who gave us their time.

It was an incredible journey!!

#studyblr #co2021 #studyblrmartini #studying

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wholesome student life things that we should collectively start romancizing

waking up and being genuinely thrilled to go to class because today is THAT CLASS you love so much you’d like it to never end

coffee breaks with friends, chatting and joking about this particularly hard essay and the prof’s mannerism

coffee breaks on your own, as you absent-mindedly watch the people around you, while thinking about what you’re working on

finding this book you’ve been dying to read for so long, and borrowing it from the library

the feeling of excitement that goes through you whenever you remember The Book is in your backpack

understanding everything during demanding classes and being genuinely interested in the subject

buying a New Special Pen and taking colorful notes that look super pretty

not being able to shut up about your school projects (no your friends dont really care about the intricate details of what you’re working on, they don’t even have the same major as you, but they’re happy to hear you rant with such a burning passion)

actually doing the extra reading and having your curiosity so piqued by what you’re reading that you go on and on and suddenly its 1am and what happened

printing the project you’ve spent so much time and energy on and feeling the paper’s warmth

actually submitting that project without feeling awful about it because you know you did your best and aren’t responsible for what happens next

when you finally finish this Super Hard And Important Essay at like 3am, open the window and feel the cold night air on your burning cheeks and everything is dark and quiet and you can see the moon and you’re at peace with everything for a few minutes

when this professor you admire says you did a great job and/or that you’re talented!!!!

realizing two concepts that seemed so far away from each other and that you discovered in wildly different contexts are actually interlinked, then Realizing™ things and linking concepts/works/articles to each other at the speed of light & being super excited about it

being so deeply immersed in your work that you didn’t realize two hours have passed

finding the Perfect Spot at the library

that Pure Joy moment when you FINALLY understand that super obscure sentence/text

when you feel anxious because you’re not done with your homework & the deadline is super tight & your friend tells you they aren’t done yet either

same but with an even more intense relief feeling when you realize you both haven’t even started yet

when the professor starts a new reasoning and you can predict what the next idea/the final conclusion will be

when the professor mention your favorite novel/author/fictional character in class and you feel like your internal screech of joy could shatter glass

the Academic Salt™ that has you like 👀👀

when the professor tears apart an author or scholar you hate and you’re like YES I WANT BLOOD GIVE ME BLOOD

when you learn that Cool New Fact that makes you reconsider your whole life

leaving the library after a long productive day and feeling like nothing is real but experiencing everything more intensely

leaving the library at night after a long study session and everybody has left already and its just you and the long neon-lit corridors then stepping outside and smelling the crisp night wind

feel free to add your own!!!

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Here’s to hoping March won’t be as terrible a month as midterms and impending deadlines make it out to be.

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07.10.2017 // ☀️ // 6/100 days of productivity …i know, im planning a little far ahead. but i had these really cute space washi tapes i wanted to use, and my favorite part of bullet journaling is doing monthly intro pages like this! plus, the last few months of the year are my favorite by far. i had the perfect stickers to match so i kind of went overboard… 🌊💫🌃

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How good do these three Stabilo pastel highlighters look together? I’m really obsessed with this combination.

Plus, how tasty is this dark chocolate? 🙊🍫

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ive been so behind on everything lately, but here’s my last week’s spread 🌸 — ig: bobataestudies

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14.10.2017

I’ve got 2 more midterms left, 3 papers due and I’m up to my ears in lab reports but hey, at least my desk looks great. 

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week 38

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happy school year everybody

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16.09.2017

“Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.”   Theodosius Dobzhansky (1900-1975)

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09.09.2017

Re-reading Darwin for my Adaptation and Biodiversity course and my Evolutionary Anthropology course.

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31.09.2017 

The Hart House Great Hall/Founder’s Hall at Hart House Circle in the St George Campus of UofT is so gorgeous. The architecture and the atmosphere just puts you in an academic mood. I’ll definitely be studying here and in the Reading Room this year.  

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spotify playlists to get you through study sessions this school year! 

study & chill

studyblr.

studyblr

hermione mode

studying away

study

fall

revision

studying...

study / focus / chill

study & chill

harry potter study

disney/children movies

#co2021 #class of 2021 #study motivation #studyspiration #studyblr #studyspo #study music #music masterpost #studyingmalfoy

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hello there high school class of 2021! freshman year is nearing, and i hope you’re all ready to tackle this new adventure!

Purpose

Inspired by thy upperclassmen @hs2017, @co2018, and @co2020, we have decided to create a space to connect fellow members of the class of 2021. Here, students will be able to bond, become friends, help each other, share experiences, and grow!

Perks of Being a Member

a cool tag for your posts so we can reblog them! (#co2021)

you’ll be on our members’ page!

a bunch of new friends :)

How to Join

please be a member of the class of 2021! you don’t have to be part of the class to follow us, but members must be graduating high school in 2021!

follow us @co2021

reblog this post

fill out this form

if you applied to @classof2021network, please fill out this form. we combined our networks and we need to verify some stuff and know if you want to join the group chat :)

After Applying

please make sure to keep your messages/inbox open so we can notify you and tell you about how the network works!

if you have any questions, just send us an ask!

tagging some other ℅ 2021 blogs to get the message out ;) @julstudies @mathemantics @virtuositystudy @thatstudentbee @chrissiestudies @denistudies @studylovess @laurasena @lolastudiess @thecaffeinatednerd @nikostudy @lilymichelle @studygirlskyler @bujowithmere @mcchi-studies @assiqns @senestudies @banillastudy @kankenstudies @studyruels @thestudyofash @wilstudies @idkstudies​ @calligrapheur​ @modernstudies

*please reblog this post, even if you aren’t applying! help spread the message :)