University Career Center
Thursday, October 16, 2014

 What did you do?
 What important lessons did you learn?
 What skills did you gain/enhance?
 What did you learn about yourself?

 Focus on the transferable skills/experiences
 Skills employers look for:
 Teamwork
 Communication/Interpersonal skills
 Flexibility/Adaptability
 Analytical skills
 Initiative
 Problem solving

Create statements for your resume
 Use action verbs: www.quintcareers.com/action_skills
 Highlight the most relevant/strongest accomplishments
 Think about what skills relate to the job most
 Quantify when possible
 Ensure tensing matches with date

Education
Longwood University, Farmville, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, May 2015
Concentration: Spanish Minor: French
Semester Abroad, Barcelona, Spain, Fall 2014
 Strengthened knowledge of the Spanish language and culture
 Adapted quickly to a new environment and customs
 Established relationships with host family and community members
 Taught English to a classroom of ten children daily by creating lessons and activities

International Experience
Semester Abroad, Barcelona, Spain, Fall 2014
 Adapted quickly to a new environment and customs
 Established relationships with host family and community members through communication skills
Summer Trip, Paris, France, July 2014
 Traveled for two weeks with a group of four to explore French culture
 Strengthened language skills and knowledge of French culture
 Initiated activities for group each day and planned schedule