1、Considering Grad School?,Career Development Center Presentation: Keven Quintero | Graduate Admissions Coordinator,Session Agenda,Who Are We and What Are Our Services The Future,The Career Development Center,Individual appointments with Career Counselors Resumes Applications Cover Letters Interview P
2、reparation Internships Graduate School Targeting Your Dream JobMonday Friday 8:00 4:30 Drop in Hours no appointment necessary: W-TH, 1:00-3:00 Wednesday Evenings open until 6:30We are here to help Top Floor University Center 570-422-3219,FEBRUARY,MARCH-APRIL,SO YOU WANT TO BE HIRED? -An interactive
3、interview event to select the right candidate for a hiring opportunity APRIL 15th 5:00-6:30,The Future,There will be 55 million job openings through 202024 million new jobs31 million due to baby boom retirements35% of job openings will require a bachelors degreeFastest growing industries - STEM, Hea
4、lthcare Professions, Healthcare Support and Community Services Will require high levels of post-secondary educationThe U.S. will fall short by 5 million workers with postsecondary educations by 2020 at the current production rate,Average Salary by Discipline,NACE Salary Outlook 2014/Bureau of Labor
5、Statistics Occupational Outlook,Reasons to Go,Intellectual interestMoneyVocational interest,Free Money,Teaching AssistantshipsResearch/Graduate Assistantships FellowshipsGrants LOANS,Application Checklist,Take appropriate standardized graduate admissions testsForwards scores to schools of interestOb
6、tain letters of recommendationsObtain original transcripts,Draft, rewrite, polish statement of purpose Send materials to schools,Additional Requirements/Items,Writing SampleClinical HoursInternational ApplicantsInterviews,GRADES,It is what it is!Obtain transcripts - learn your worst grade, worst sem
7、ester, worst classGPA in Major vs. GPA Overall,GPA,Long-term indicator of your performance as a studentReflects motivation & ability to do good or bad workMasters program requires a GPA of 3.0 or 3.3Doctoral programs require minimum GPAs 3.3 or 3.5Admission committees look at courses takenLook at ov
8、erall GPA and the relevant program coursesStandardized exams GRE, MCAT, LSAT & GMAT for comparisons,What if I Have A Low GPA?,Take high quality coursesTake more classesTake summer classesConsider delaying graduation with an extra semesterAfter graduation take a few graduate courses to show aptitude,
9、How To Get The Best Letters Of Recommendation,Build relationships over timeBe nice!Start in SEPTMEBERHave your transcripts/resume ready to familiarize them with your performanceThe reference may take it upon themselves to call the person directlyKEEP IN TOUCHdont burn your bridges!,Statement of Purp
10、ose,The most important document of your Graduate applicationCan be 300, 500 or 750 wordsThe Statement of Purpose required by graduate schools is probably the hardest thing you will ever writeThrough the essay you will speak to the committee and demonstrate your unique fit to the programIncidentally,
11、 the statement of purpose may also be called an Application Essay, Objectives for Graduate Study, Personal Background, Cover Letter, or some comparable title,Essay Dos,Prepare an outline and create a draft Answer all the questions being asked Make sure your essay has a theme or a thesis Provide evid
12、ence to support your claims Speak in the first person (I) Make your introduction unique Write clearly and make sure it is easy to read Be honest, confident, and be yourself Be interesting and positive Make sure your essay is organized, coherent, and concise Write about yourself and use examples from
13、 your own life experiences,Use a mixture of long and short sentences Discuss your future goals Mention any hobbies, past jobs, community service, or research experience Mention weaknesses without making excuses Discuss why youre interested in the school and/or program Show, dont tell (Use examples t
14、o demonstrate your abilities Ask for help Proofread and revise your statement at least 3 times Have others proofread your essay,Essay Dos,Essays Donts,Becoming increasingly popular/preferred Replacing objective statement Replaces the “this is what I want” objective statement with a “this is the valu
15、e that I offer” branding statement Have any grammar or spelling errors. (Proofread!) Be wordy or use jargon (dont try to impress the readers by using big words) Swear or use slang Digress or be repetitive Be boring Generalize Include clichs Use gimmicks Be comical (a little humor is okay but remembe
16、r it can be misconstrued),Essays Donts,Be defensive or arrogant Complain Preach Have your essay focus too much on other individuals Discuss politics or religion Give excuses for a low GPA Make lists of accomplishments, awards, skills, or personal qualities (Show, dont tell) Write a term paper or an
17、autobiography Summarize your resume Include information already cited on the application,STATEMENT OF PURPOSE -example- BORING,Introduction First Sentence is the most important. Be creative.The following sentences should provide a brief explanation that supports the claim made in the first sentence.
18、I am applying to the Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing at the University of Utah because I believe my writing will blossom at your program since it is a place where I will be challenged and I can hone my writing skills.I am honored to apply for the Master of Library Science program at
19、the University of Utah because as long as I can remember I have had a love affair with books. Since I was eleven I have known I wanted to be a librarian.,STATEMENT OF PURPOSE -example- HOOK!,I am honored to apply for the Master of Library Science program at the University of Utah because as long as
20、I can remember I have had a love affair with books. Since I was eleven I have known I wanted to be a librarian.When I was eleven, my great-aunt Gretchen passed away and left me something that changed my life: a library of about five thousand books. Some of my best days were spent arranging and readi
21、ng her books. Since then, I have wanted to be a librarian.,The Body,Usually 3 paragraphs providing detailed evidence supporting the intro statementEach paragraph should have a transition statement to start & a resolution statement to endInclude experiences, accomplishments or other evidence to suppo
22、rt claimsShort summary of educational background is appropriate in first paragraphDo not repeat application informationLast paragraph should explain why you should be accepted,The Conclusion,Last paragraph of your personal statementState why you are interested in studying the subject of interestStat
23、e key points mentioned in the body in a conclusive & brief manner (accomplishments, experiences)End on a positive note with 1-2 attention grabbing sentences,Deadlines,Apply for acceptance in SEPTEMBER OCTOBERDEADLINES fall around DECEMBER, JANUARY AND FEBRUARYBe sure to check for open or “rolling” admissions,Thank YouKevin F. Quintero Graduate College 154 Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall kquinteroesu.edu,
