I will be graduating in May of next year and want to get a head start on job hunting. Below is a copy of my resume:
Objective
Motivated Individual seeking dynamic organization to begin mutually profitable career with.
Education
University of California, Berkeley, CA
Bachelor, English, Creative Writing, 3.644
§ Prose Nonfiction
§ Faculty Research
§ Communications 101
§ Short Fiction
§ Intro to Business Ethics
§ Statistics
§ Golden Key Honors Society
Sierra College, Rocklin, Ca
AA, English
Experience
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW
Research Assistant
Concerned directly with compiling vast citation lists and interpreting sources for relevance to supervisor project. Constant interaction with head of the department on an individual level. My experience with UOW shows excellent listening skills, and ability to pay particular attention to detail. Proficient in Excel and Endnote.
Viz Media, San Francisco, Ca
Intern
Evaluated and improved quality of intra-departmental resources. Tracked pending, ongoing, and completed business deals. Organized Supervisors' convention schedules. Packaged and Shipped departmental items to Japan HQ. Constant interaction with supervisors and other departments.
Cal Magazine, Berkeley, Ca
Intern
Specific duties included: entering obituaries and class notes; updating ship list; transcription; editing; and fact checking. Reported directly to editing staff. Good empathetic and listening skills. Experience with InDesign. Proficient in Excel.
Skills
§ Proficient Writer
§ Efficient Editor
§ Capable Researcher
§ Data Interpretation
§ Effective Communicator
Activities
§ Reading & Writing
§ Competitive Athlete
§ Travel
§ Food
Objective
Motivated Individual seeking dynamic organization to begin mutually profitable career with.
Education
University of California, Berkeley, CA
Spring
Bachelor, English, Creative Writing, 3.644
§ Prose Nonfiction
§ Faculty Research
§ Communications 101
§ Short Fiction
§ Intro to Business Ethics
§ Statistics
§ Golden Key Honors Society
Sierra College, Rocklin, Ca
August 2008 - December 2010
AA, English
Experience
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW
July 2012 - August 2012
Research Assistant
Concerned directly with compiling vast citation lists and interpreting sources for relevance to supervisor project. Constant interaction with head of the department on an individual level. My experience with UOW shows excellent listening skills, and ability to pay particular attention to detail. Proficient in Excel and Endnote.
Viz Media, San Francisco, Ca
June 2011 - August 2011
Intern
Evaluated and improved quality of intra-departmental resources. Tracked pending, ongoing, and completed business deals. Organized Supervisors' convention schedules. Packaged and Shipped departmental items to Japan HQ. Constant interaction with supervisors and other departments.
Cal Magazine, Berkeley, Ca
June 2011 - August 2011
Intern
Specific duties included: entering obituaries and class notes; updating ship list; transcription; editing; and fact checking. Reported directly to editing staff. Good empathetic and listening skills. Experience with InDesign. Proficient in Excel.
Skills
§ Proficient Writer
§ Efficient Editor
§ Capable Researcher
§ Data Interpretation
§ Effective Communicator
Activities
§ Reading & Writing
§ Competitive Athlete
§ Travel
§ Food