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1 1 Daily Nebraskan Supplement February 9, 1987 Overseas resources available Page 9 INTERNATIONAL from Page 6 "Guidelines for International Careers," an 00C resource, lists eco nomics, for example, as an academic specialization needed in government jobs, non-profit organizations, inter national business and banking, inter national communications, education and international law careers. Guidelines lists Peace Corps and internship experience as experience needed for all these job fields. Lan guage training is also helpful. The UNL Internship and Coopera tive Education Office helps students get overseas and domestic intern ships that give them the needed experience to do better in any job market. Academic credit Millie Katz, coordinator of the ICE office, said students have a difficult time getting professional internships with pay, but the educational expe rience is valuable. The ICE office works with many international internship programs. Many work on a reciprocal basis only. Students often work at prof&ssional non-paid internships and paid part time jobs while overseas. One program called Educational Programs Abroad allows students to receive academic credit. A UNL stu dent could go to London for a summer with the EPA program for $1,880. This fee includes job place ment, three university courses, room and board. Katz said technical skills such as chemistry, physics or biology are in high demand. Many internships also are available in areas such as art his tory, political science and govern ment, she said. Because of the worldwide unem ployment problem, Katz said, it is dif ficult for students to get permanent positions, but some might. Permanent jobs Jill Fujan, president of UNL's International Association of Students in Business and Economics, said many student members who partici pate in their foreign trainee exchange program get permanent jobs overseas. "The work experience is so good, and once companies see how well the trainees can work, they like to keep them," Fujan said. Trainee positions are available in all business related fields. Another resource for international job information is the Career Plan ning and Placement Center. Many companies that Interview regularly through the placement cen ter have international offices. The Career Library in Room 22o in the City Union has job listings for many overseas education positions. James Schiefelbein, assistant direc tor, said educational positions are their biggest contact, but they are trying to expand and improve their resources. Letter highlights resume A cover letter introduces a job applicant because he can't be there to do it, said Janel Queen, assistant director of UNL Career Planning and ' Placement. Cover letters are used so resumes aren't sent out alone, she said. Resumes without letters usually don't indicate the kind of job the applicant wants. The UNL Placement Manual gives the following guidelines for writing a cover letter: A cover letter is about three para graphs long. Highlight experiences, training, and interests without going into a long-winded discussion. Provide the employer with relevant information but do not repeat the whole resume in the cover letter. Write in an interesting, conversational style using correct grammar and sentence structure. A cover letter should be no longer than one page. The general outline of a letter might be as follows: First paragraph two to three sentences in length. Start with an interest-creating sentence in which you appeal to the employer's needs and also indicate that you know something about the organization. Move on in the same paragraph to indicate what position or type of work you are applying for, why you are applying for that position, and how you found out about it (if how you found out about the position is relevant). Second paragraph two to three sentences in length. This para graph can be used to highlight your best qualifications for the position, briefly, to the employer. Emphasize SAMPLE COVER LETTER Judy Smith 2590 Zenith Road Omaha, Nebraska 68000 (402) 423-1259 June 5, 1986 Ms. Diane Anderson, Manager College Relations and Recruitment Diversified Computer Corporation 521 South Tasmanian Avenue Los Angelos, California 90017 Dear Ms. Anderson: Dr. William Jones, professor of marketing at the University of Kebraska Lincoln, suggested I write you concerning the marketing vacancy you have In your organization. He has described Diversified Computer Corporation to me, and I am very Interested In the position you have available. The marketing department of Procter & Gamble has provided me with sub stantial experience doing market research for a new line of products they hope to merchandise soon. My summer employment with Procter & Gamble also Included work for a short period in their advertising depart ment where we conducted test marketing in several locations throughout the Midwest. This and other marketing experience coupled with my degree 1n marketing from the College of Business Administration, give me a solid marketing background. I believe that my experience combined with my energies and resourcefulness make me a well qualified candidate. Please refer to the enclosed resume for further elaboration of my quali fications. 1 would very much like to arrange an Interview to talk with you personally about the position opening. 1 will call your office the week of June 21 to arrange an appointment time. Thank you for your time and consideration. Bo -q at toy You use a textbook to study for class, so why not take advantage of our complete career and resume book section to help you find a job. We have books on: Resume Writing Career Guides 0 Job Finding 0 Interview Guides The University Bookstore handles a large variety of books to give you basic information to help you get started on the career of your choice. Plaza Level City Campus Union 472-7300 Garden Level East Campus Union 472-1746 Sincerely, dy Smith SI You're ambitious, you re educated, ond you re ready to make an important career decision. Your first move could determine the success ot your entire career strategy Therefore, you want to choose a solid company that otters the right opportunities X mart Apparel Corp. is seeking a large number ot manage ment trainees right now People - like you - who wont to work as appaiel managers, o responsibility that con lead you to impor tant buying, merchandising, or distribution positions in ladies', men's and children fashions People with diversified back grounds who hove the foresight and competence to moke the right moves. As a member of K mart Apparel's management teom. you II move upas tar as your skills can cony you - we re firm believers in the "promote-trom-withm" philosophy tl you would like to play a part n the exciting world ot fashion apparel - with a growth-oriented company - write or phone us ot the K mart Apparel Corp oltice nearest you listed below ft's your move K mart Apparel Corp Cvmrol togion PO Bo. ?4 Plymou'1 Mi aB';Ol3'3l OOOOI.i MO loMin Ragion OWCOPWIO Moll 6Ji HighwOY "16 , tosl frumwicn NJ0B8I6 i?o!)joo um Midw.il Region 7300 wev ",gori toncj lofo i iia'ei u AU'Ob 13'?: BM J8BO Soullwn Bvgion ?W C Kn'ior' ftood ' i Aiiono A yiW -.04 iJO ili Soulhwlt4n Region '03 -rfm roiiVo B'-a l.,ie I. '6040 Br Jl V4 WasMin Region d Bu N ( .in- o A V V.' ,B'B -i'S '?0tj HoodQuafion 'S') Hev '.iOC .e ' .... H'gr I.. .".4' V '00 training, education or experience you have which qualify you for the position or area of work. Try to indicate how you can benefit the organization. Third paragraph two to three sentences in length. This paragraph has three purposes: to direct the Courtesy of UNL Placement Manual reader's attention to an attached resume to indicate what the next step will be usually this would be that "I will contact you to set up an inter view." and thank the person for taking the time to give you consideration. Interview, resume workshops offered The Career Planning and Placement Center is offering workshops on inter viewing and resume writing. These workshops will be held in the Nebraska Union throughout the year and will last for about one hour. Please check the Union schedules for the room location. The February workshop and orienta tion session schedule is as follows: Feb. 10: Orientation, 10:30 a.m. Interview 2 p.m. Feb. 11: Orientation 2 p.m. Feb. 12: Resume Writing Workshop 2 p.m. Feb. 17: Resume Writing Workshop 10 a.m. Feb. 18: Orientation 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19: Orientation 2 p.m. Feb. 24: Interview Workshop 10 a.m. Feb. 25: Orientation 10:30 a.m. Feb. 26: Resume Writing Workshop 10 a.m. A v L hi i I A ; A I a , ... u p J I j Q ( ; l i - - - y ' (L nnTr " 7 crcTDcatrt? apparel corp. An Equal Opportunity Employer me$g - 114 M-U A Maw I inrnln MP 501 ( 4: CO pi. & cT-0Op.-n-. enot xlnporlaLil? V .pcc 2W t4i!aij 1 3durla4 present a movie ticket stub and "fVJprtt receive a half-price drink. 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