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Only College of Arts & Sciences students must register for their internship through career services.

For Regent’s graduate schools, refer to the links below to learn more about internships.

Internship Processes by School

School of Business & Leadership – Students are encouraged to find internship positions and negotiate the terms a minimum of 45 business days prior to the start of the semester.  Academic credit of 1-6 credits is available in categories such as LMSF 609 or MKTG 679 and others.

• School of Communication & the Arts
• School of Divinity
• Robertson School of Government
• School of Law
• School of Psychology & Counseling
• School of Business & Leadership (Info coming soon!)

Suppose you are a College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) student, and you have an internship site secured, meaning you have been offered and accepted the internship position. In that case, you must register to attend the Internship Orientation. At orientation, career services and advising representatives will walk you through the internship process and the forms that must be submitted for registration.

If you are a CAS student, come ready with the internship description and an idea of your internship objectives (i.e., what you intend to gain/learn from this experience). For an example of an objective, look at the beginning of one of your previous course syllabuses.

If you’re interested in pursuing a for-credit internship, please attend the Internship Orientation date associated with the semester in which you hope to register for the internship.

Secured Internship Orientation Dates

Don’t wait until the last minute. Give yourself time to search, interview, secure, and register for the Internship Orientation. If your degree program requires an internship experience or you see the value of taking advantage of this opportunity as an elective, start searching for an internship two semesters before the semester you wish to complete the internship for credit.

Learn important elements of formatting your resume for optimal results. Employers only take 6 seconds to review your resume, so use the following tips to make your resume stand out!

• Always follow the application instructions when submitting your resume for a job.
• The rule of thumb is you should have a 1-page resume for every 10 years of experience.
• List your positions in reverse chronological order beginning with your most recent position.
• Personal pronouns should not be included in your resume.
• Customize and tailor your resume for every job opportunity, as Applicant Tracking Systems scan your resume for keywords from the job description.
• Do not include periods in your resume. Use the same font throughout your resume and ensure your verb usage is correct.
• Use an 11 or 12 font type for your resume.
• Quantify your information whenever possible, as this will help prove your skills!

This section reviews when you should use a resume or a CV when applying for a position.

What is a Curriculum Vitae?

Also called a CV or vita, the curriculum vitae is, as its name suggests, an overview of your life’s accomplishments, particularly those relevant to the academic realm. In the U.S., the curriculum vitae is used almost exclusively when one is pursuing an academic job. The curriculum vitae is a living document, which will reflect the developments in a scholar/teacher’s career, and thus should be updated frequently.

How is a CV different from a resume?

The most noticeable difference between most CVs and most resumes is the length. Entry-level resumes are usually limited to a page. CVs, however, often run to three or more pages. (Remember, however, that length is not the determinant of a successful CV. You should try to present all the relevant information that you possibly can, but you should also try to explain it in as concisely as possible.) The goal of a resume is to construct a professional identity; the purpose of a CV is quite specifically to build a scholarly identity. Thus, your CV will need to reflect very specifically your abilities as a teacher, researcher, and publishing scholar within your discipline.

What should I include?

Your CV should include your name and contact information, an overview of your education, your academic and related employment (especially teaching, editorial, or administrative experience), your research projects (including conference papers and publications), and your departmental and community service. You should also include a reference list as part of your CV, or on a separate page.

What comes first depends on your background and on the job for which you are applying. Typically, the first item on a CV for a job candidate directly out of grad school will start with the candidate’s education listed in reverse chronological order. The title and a brief description of the dissertation will be frequently included in this portion. After that, you will want to determine the jobs both what the jobs that you are interested in and where your strengths lie. When deciding what comes after your educational credentials, remember that the earlier in your document a particular block of information comes, the more emphasis you will place on that block of information. Thus, the most important information should come first.

When applying to a research university, research projects, conference presentations, and especially publications become very important. If you’re applying to a liberal arts college or community college that strongly emphasizes teaching, showing your teaching background is paramount. . In any case, you will want to be sure that the information that will be most helpful in determining your qualifications for the job you are employing comes before information that will be less helpful.

Learn what an objective and summary statement is and when you should use either in your resume.

Knowing when to use an objective or a summary statement at the top of your resume can be tricky. For undergraduate students with little experience in their field, we encourage you to include an objective in your resume. For those with experience in your field or switching careers, we encourage you to use a summary statement to outline your skills and abilities. Let’s look at the differences between an objective and summary statement below:

Summary Statement:

• Overview of work experience and key accomplishments that relate to the position
• Typically 3-4 sentences long
• Ideal for those that have a lot of work experience and/or have worked in a similar position, and someone that is a career switcher

Our office has put together various samples of resumes for your reference, including a resume, cover letter and curriculum vitae examples. Please feel free to use the resources below.

• Undergraduate Resumes
  • Summary Statement: Madison Example, Sarah Example
• Graduate Resumes
  • Professional Summary: Joe Example, Richard Example
• Cover Letter: Annie Example
• Reference Page: Example
• Curriculum Vitae: Example
• Resume Power Words
• Writing a Resume Bullet Point

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