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CAREER GUIDE 2017–2018
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
clemson.edu/careerCENTER FOR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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OBJECTIVE
Jane S. Freshman
112 Clemson Lane, Clemson, SC 29634
(864) 777-7777
jsfresh@clemson.edu
To obtain the Summer 2015 internship position with New Foundations Home for Children that will utilize my mediation
and child development skills.
EDUCATION
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
May 20xx
Minor in Business
GPA: 3.26/4.00
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Lakeview High School Student Body Government
Spartanburg, SC
President
August 20xx - May 20xx
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Worked with student body and administrators to resolve campus issues
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Collaborated with school administrators to create a 2013 Class Memorial
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Gained managerial skills by supervising 3 other officers to ensure each position was handled withcare
Lakeview High School Key Club
Spartanburg, SC
President
August 20xx - May 20xx
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Developed organizational skills by coordinating and planning meetings, special events, and volunteer
projects
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Recorded attendance and kept track of expenditures
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bi-Lo Grocery Store
Spartanburg, SC
Cashier
July 20xx - August 20xx
•Handled monetary transactions and returns
•Provided excellent customer service through in- store interactions and telecommunications
•Trained 3 new employees on cash register and customer service procedures
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Oakwood Elementary School
Spartanburg, SC
Tutor
September 20xx - May 20xx
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Tutored 2 First Grade Students in Mathematics, Writing, andReading
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Informed teachers on progress achieved by students
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Clemson University Sociology Club
September 20xx - Present
Delta Alpha Sigma Sorority, Lambda Chapter
August 20xx - Present
Lakeview High School National Honor Society
November 20xx - May 20xx
Lakeview High School Beta Club
September 20xx - May 20xx
Lakeview High School Varsity Cheerleading
August 20xx - May 20xx
Captain 2013 - 2014
HONORS/AWARDS
South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, Recipient
Lakeview High School, Class of 20xx Valedictorian
South Carolina Girl’s State
Lakeview High School, Most Likely to Succeed
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earliest job
Molly Internship
(864)-656-0440
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Molly@clemson.edu
Current Address: 112 Clemson Ln., Clemson, SC 29634
Permanent Address: 100 Main St., Elmhurst, IL 60126
OBJECTIVE
To obtain the Marketing and Communications Internship with the American Diabetes Association to utilize my education,
experience coordinating events, and strong written communication skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English
Spring 20xx
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Emphasis: Writing and Publications Studies
GPA: 3.57/4.00
Minor: Non-Profit Leadership
Language: Proficient in Spanish
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Assistant Student Director
Fall 20xx - Present
Annual Literature Festival, Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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Collaborate with 10 other students to organize the festival
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Write and distribute press releases and lead social media promotions for 16 events
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Communicate and coordinate readings with authors via email
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Organize donor dinner for nearly 100 people by reserving venue, creating invitations, and managingbudget
Social Executive Chair
Fall 20xx - Present
Phi Sigma Pi, Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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Lead a committee of 8 members in the planning of social events
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Plan and execute a variety of social events including coordinating with vendors and event staff
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Assisted with information sessions and recruitment of newmembers
Ambassador
Spring 20xx - Present
College of Architectures, Arts and Humanities
Clemson, SC
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Help plan event promoting the arts to the campus and community
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Promote the college and university to prospective students and families at recruitmentevents
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hostess
Summer 20xx - Summer 20xx
Macaroni Grill
Elmhurst, IL
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Greeted customers to the restaurant and organized wait list
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Coordinated reservations over a multi-line phone and online reservation system
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Directed special party and event functions
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Trained new employees on restaurant operations
Youth Swim Coach
Summer 20xx - Summer 20xx
Silverleaf Swordfish Swim Team
Elmhurst, IL
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Taught children ages 2-5
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Instructed on necessary skills to swim safely and basic skills to progress on to competitive swimteams
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Public Relations Student Society of America
Fall 20xx - Present
Clemson University President’s List
Clemson University Dean’s List
Spring 20xx
Fall 20xx, Spring 20xx
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe InDesign - Proficient
Adobe Photoshop - Proficient
HTML - Basic
Prezi – Proficient
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chronological order, beginning with the most
recent position and working backward to
earliest job