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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
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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
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