ISSA January GBM
No-Worries Networking!
Networking and Resume Workshop
Icebreaker
Yen Nguyen; Events Administration Chair
Monthly Mentorship Socials
Lori Pope; Mentorship Program Social Events Chair
Stay tuned for
Monthly Mentorship
Socials on the 2nd
Thursdays of each
month starting at
7pm!
Thanks to everyone who came out to our January PC Hangout!
Member of the Month
Lily Lo; Vice President
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Nomination process
(Deadline: Jan 16)
Application process
(Deadline: Jan 23)
Selection process
Announcement (Jan 26)
Winner will be featured on our page and receive a gift card!
Form will be emailed and posted on Facebook after this meeting.
Upcoming events
Save these dates!
Boudin Fundraiser at UTC
Melody Tsolmonkhuu; Events Coordination Chair
Come support ISSA, simply by grabbing some
delicious bread bowls and soup with friends! We will
receive 20% of all sales generated that night, all of
which will go towards continuously improving our org!
WHERE: Boudin at UTC
4417 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA
WHEN: THIS Thurs, Jan 15
3pm – 8pm
HOW: Show up with a flyer! Pick one
up tonight or print on your own.
Don’t forget to RSVP on Facebook!
Skybox Alumni
Basketball Reception
Lillian Hwang; Secretary & Mentorship Program Chair
Date: Friday, Jan. 23, 2015
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: RIMAC Arena Skybox
Join International Studies majors,
alumni & IR/PS alumni for this
Skybox Basketball Reception hosted
by UCSD Athletics!
6pm: Skybox reception to cheer on the
women's team.
7:30pm: Move down to the RIMAC Arena
stands to cheer on the men’s team.
Pizza and refreshments will be served in the
Skybox. RSVP required – sign up tonight!
“The Amazing Race” Social
Lori Pope; Mentorship Program Social Events Chair
Contact loriapope@hotmail.com if you are interested in being a part of the
Planning Committee for an exciting social! Date TBD.
IR/PS Grad School
and Career Panel
Ivana Ro; President
WHEN: Thurs, Jan 29 (Week 4)
WHERE: RBC 3201
Sponsored by: IR/PS Career Services, International Studies Program
Stay tuned for more details!
Workshop:
No-worries Networking!
Prepared by ISSA at UCSD
What Is An Elevator Pitch?
Yinan Zheng; Interorganizational Liaison
An elevator pitch, elevator speech, or elevator statement is
a short summary used to quickly and simply define a person,
profession, product, service, organization or event and its value
proposition.
This is a short, pre-prepared speech that explains what your
organization does, clearly and succinctly.
Scenario: Pretend that you run into your potential employer
in an elevator and you have only a few minutes to introduce
yourself to him/her. What would you say?
Why Is It Important?
 You only have 30-60 seconds
to make a powerful first
impression and market
yourself.
 The attention span of the
average person is just 30
seconds before their mind
starts wandering.
 People today feel as if they
have less time. Learn to
seize opportunities before
you, even if the timing is
short!
Essential Elements of a
Powerful Elevator Pitch
 Make sure you are…
 Concise
 Clear
 Powerful
 Visual
 Tell a Story
 Targeted
 Goal Oriented
 Able to present a Hook
Let’s Take a Look at a
Simple Example…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDpe9StfGTA
Let’s Practice!
 Take 5 minutes to brainstorm your own elevator
pitch.
 Mingle! Start your own speech with people around
you.
 Use your piece of paper to write down the names of
5 people that you talked to and believe had the best
pitch.
 Submit your votes for the best speech.
 The best speeches will present on the stage!
Resume Overview
Jacob Poore; Interorganizational Liaison
 Why have a solid resume? It displays...
 Your professional background
 A short summary of your skills
 Shows off your talents
 Grabs the attention of an employer
 The key part of a great resume is it’s ability to impress a
potential employer and eventually propel you towards
future opportunities!
Resume Essentials
 Formatting
 One-page max
 Education first
 Experience – Remember, all experience is important!
 Skills/Additional
 Bullet Points
 Consistent, readable font and size
 When in doubt, go see Career Services!
 http://career.ucsd.edu/
 Located on Library Walk by Center Hall
Jacob Poore
3950 Mahaila Avenue, Apt. J31 • San Diego, CA 92122
jpoore@ucsd.edu • (562) 508-6637
EDUCATION
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
School of International Relations and Pacific Studies
June 2016
Master of International Affairs (MIA)
· Career tracks: International Politics and Public Policy; Regional specialization: Latin America
· 1st-year courses: Managerial Economics, Statistics, Globalization
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Studies and History
June 2015
· National Society of Collegiate Scholars Invitee
· IR/PS Liaison, International Studies Student Association
· Courses: Democracy in Latin America, Political and Economic Change in Latin America, U.S.-Latin
American Relations, Global Integration of Latin America
Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Study Abroad Program
June-August 2014
· Courses: Human Rights in Argentina, Tango and Argentine Identity
RESEARCH
Senior Capstone, International Studies Department
- “Indigenous Protest, Neoliberalism, and Democratization: State Policy Towards Indigenous Peoples in
Chile and Ecuador”
o 20+ pages
Senior Capstone, History Department
- “The Concertación and Pinochet’s Legacy: Memory Construction and Neoliberalism”
o 15+ pages
EXPERIENCE
School of International Relations and Pacific Studies
La Jolla. CA
Research Assistant, Principal Investigator Elaine Denny
October 2014-Present
· Identify and annotate relevant scholarship on the role of emotion in political behavior and mobilization
· Determine key areas where scholarship on political behavior and social mobilization can be expanded
· Assist in thesis development, including survey design and identifying areas of weakness
Goody’s Place and Market
La Jolla, CA
Food Handler Assistant
January 2013-October 2014
· Provided customer service to hundreds of customers per shift
· Trained new employees
University of California San Diego, Eleanor Roosevelt College
La Jolla, CA
Resident Assistant
August 2013-June 2014
· Managed a first year residence hall of 125 local and international students
· Planned events for over 200 students; 8 Global Market Culture Nights
· Resolved conflicts between residents
International Peace Research Institute
La Jolla, CA
Student Researcher
March 2012-March 2013
· Conducted research on the presence of United States military bases in Okinawa, Japan
· Analyzed primary documents related to the establishment and continued use of US military bases in
Okinawa
· Created and delivered presentations on the US military’s presence in Okinawa to an audience of 50
ADDITIONAL
Language: Spanish (intermediate), English (native)
Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, StatPlus, STATA
Resume Tips
Lillian Hwang; Secretary and Mentorship Program Chair
• Use active verbs in the beginning of descriptions
• Order experience chronologically, then by relevance
• One page maximum
• Leave out expected skills (E.g. Microsoft Office)
• Be aware of tense changes
• Highlight accomplishments instead of duties
• Tailor language appropriately to the job
• Make format simple, organized & easy on the eyes
Triton Job and Internship Fair
TOMORROW, Wednesday, 1/14
10am - 2:30pm @ Price Center East Ballroom
Organizations recruiting Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities students and alumni:
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Axure Software Solutions
Balboa Capital Corporation
BofI Federal Bank
California State Auditor
City Year
Coaching Corps
Consolidated Electrical Distributors
Discover Financial Services
E&J Gallo Winery
Education First
Encore Capital Group
Enterprise
First Investors Corporation
HD Supply
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Triage Consulting Group
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UCR Anderson Graduate School of
Management
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Union Bank
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U.S. Marine Corps
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Urban Teacher Center
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Visa
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Waddell and Reed
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WestPac Wealth Partners
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WorldQuant
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XIFIN
And more! See Job Fair website for full
list.
Exec Board Career Interests
 ~Ivana: International Education/Project Management
 ~Lily: Nonprofit Sector & Academic Advising/Student Affairs
 ~Melody: International Political Relations and Economics
 ~Yen: State Department & International Education
 ~Lillian: Marketing, Consulting, and International Business
 ~Lori: Latin American Politics and Law
 ~Jacob: Research/Academia & Latin American Foreign
Relations & Human Rights
 ~Yinan: International Economics and Trade & East Asian Law
Thank you for coming!