Transcripts
Type of transcript that you send with your graduate school application
What is you must send an official transcript from registrar?
One page long
What is the length of a resume?
A place to go for graduate options and support
an essay that you write about yourself to show your goals, background, and reason for application
What is a personal statement?
Digital copy vs Hard copy
Check with the school or job which is acceptable
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Does Spelman career center only support graduates seeking jobs?
No, they offer graduate school support as well
Know you why and information about the school or job you are applying to
How to be prepared for writing a solid personal statement?
Core information on resume (4 things)
Name, contact information, experience, accomplishments
What if I don't know what I want to do post grad?
The career center will help with post grad options exploration
Prepare for your personal statement by
Researching schools/jobs interested in, talking to other students or employees, consider your skills/experience
On a resume, verbs vs adjectives
Verbs
What can I use the career center for if I already have interviews?
Interview preparation and practice
Personal statements and autobiographies are similar (true or false)
False
Buzzwords/cliches
What if I do not have a resume or the one I have is trash?
The career center will help you write resumes and personal statements
Is a personal statement required for all applications (job or grad school)?
No but best practice is to include one