Portfolio Two - Applying For An Internship

• Introduction Memorandum
• Internship Information
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Checklist

• To gain on-hands experience in your chosen field in which you can utilize technical and professional document writing

• Tina Alvarado Assistant Director of Career Services
• People who already work in the area you are researching
• Internet

• 2 internship postings in your career area
• 3 related to how to write resumes and cover letters.
• 1 resume that was created for your job area (possible sources)
  • Internet
  • Newspaper
  • Career Services

• Select the job that most interests you from your research
• create a functional resume that you would use to apply for that job
• You may also want to create an easily scanned or on-line resume depending on how you will be applying for jobs.

• Write a cover letter to accompany and complement your resume.
• Directly address all of the qualifications that are listed in the Internship posting.
• Discuss how you can fulfill the company's needs
• Discuss the rare opportunity for hands-on experience
• Sample Letter Outline

• Post your resume with Monster Board.com
  • Once you have your resume written, you will have the information you need to perform the task.
• Post your resume with Career Services.
  • This will make your information available for on-campus interviews, full-time job referrals, and internships.

• Internship Introduction Memorandum
• Internship Information
• Cover Letter Example

• Applying For An Internship Grading Rubric