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Resume for internship

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first_rodeo
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inb4 repost-- i searched deeper than your mom's

so basically my dad is getting me an internship for his company
 VP for a large international company so i think i have a one up on the competition


I'm currently a junior pursuing a dual finance // business analytics
i have work experience but have yet to do any interning after quiting NW Mutual



what should a resume for a college student seeking internship consist of
some examples would be appreciated.
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Feb 11 2014 5:39PM
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swaggerboi
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high school sports are crucial
anything you did around the house like yardwork or mowing the grass
video game achievements (shows commitment)
idk companies love shit like that
and also babysitting
Feb 11 2014 5:45PM
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Yeezus
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DM me your email I'll shoot you over an example of a good resume. It's from a friend of mine who is interning as some major hedge fund & he got his outline for the resume from a friend who is working corporate at Bank of America. One goes to NYU the one at boa went to nyu so it's good stuff.
Feb 11 2014 5:47PM
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timmi
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How much experience do you have? Anything that you can talk about? Either way, I think an internship resume should have your education first and foremost.

There are a ton of good formats online that you can find. I went with kind of my own format that I'm quite happy with.

Send me an email and I'll forward it on to you. Timdwyer@hotmail.ca

Feb 11 2014 5:52PM
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dela
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Definitely make sure your kill/death ratio is on there, its almost as important as your gpa.

One my friend brought up to be the other day, which I thought was a great idea is, if you've gotten a girl to go ATM.. MAKE SURE you put that in your skills section.

For real though, managers hiring interns don't expect a lot of crazy experience and whatnot.  On my resume that I used when I was looking for internships I had the following sections:

Purpose:  Kind of like my mission statement
Education: School/Degree/gpa/ and a description of my ciriculum including my major courses or concentrations.
Skills: skills that I learned in school that pertained to my major and the usual like good speaker/writer
Work Experience: Whether it was major related or not I put my most recent 2, just to show that I could hold down a job.  I put my main responsibilities at each
Activities/Achievements: Scholarships and clubs/extra curricular and whatever

If your dad is getting you the job, I wouldn't spend hours upon hours perfecting it. 
Feb 11 2014 6:04PM
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extravert
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Education- GPA for college so far, major, minors
Work experience- when, what and where
Skills
Relevent coursework
awards activities- list clubs you hold positions in or awards youve won

Feb 11 2014 6:09PM
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louie.mirags
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After you write it there should be someone on campus designated to help you edit it...
Feb 11 2014 6:15PM
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NotoriousT.S.E
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Check out this website http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/Resume-Review

And how shittty is the NM internship? I was invited to go into Boston for an interview but i've read some terrible reviews about.
Feb 11 2014 6:59PM
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first_rodeo
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so I went through several interviews with NWM they get me on board, I start doing fasttrack training.

reason I left:  they ask you to compile a list of everyone you have ever known and their info

then go try and sell your friends family neighbors etc insurance...........

I knew that it would burn bridges so I was like fuck that.

like why would you ruin/tamper reputation and shit for an "internship"
Feb 11 2014 7:05PM
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NotoriousT.S.E
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^ Yeah thats what i've heard, I might just go in and use it as a practice interview.
Feb 11 2014 7:10PM
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louie.mirags
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OP, what is with you and bold? Limit that on the ressy
Feb 11 2014 7:50PM
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miroz
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Step 1) Google your question
Step 2) Sack up and make a draft
Step 3) Close your computer
Step 4) Make an appointment with your college's Careers Office
Step 5) Go in and learn about resumes

Resumes are easy. Give it 90 minutes and you'll have a decent one. Good enough, especially given that your dad is hooking you up. Best yet, have him look at it. He's probably done a good amount of hiring and would know what to look for.
Feb 11 2014 7:52PM
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first_rodeo
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how is this objective statement:
Highly motivated Business Analytics-- Finance student eager to find a business related internship, requiring applied thinking skills to obtain desired real world experience.
Feb 12 2014 11:41AM
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Dr.Dickless
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This thread is a perfect example of why business majors are the worst
Feb 12 2014 12:41PM
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JDA
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From speaking to people in industry, they prefer people who go out and get the internships themselves rather than parents, but it's if your parent knows someone that can sort it out then good luck.

If you have any points of differences include them such as community work, big treks that you have done, boy scouts, different organisations that you are part of- you need to show that you have gathered experiences outside academia that may be of use and benefit their company.

In addition if you go for an interview, learn about their company and their upcoming projects and ask questions about what processes they are using in the projects etc
Feb 12 2014 1:28PM
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timmi
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I don't think businesses care that you were in boyscouts. Keep your resume simple and concise.
Feb 12 2014 1:30PM
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whoa-dere
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if you don't have a ton of experience, do it by categories. like education, previous jobs, skills, references, etc
Feb 12 2014 1:49PM
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raull
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just google it. google knows way more than a thread on NSG
Feb 12 2014 4:28PM
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Scaredwhiteboy
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How the fuck do you not have a resume as a junior in college?

If you any fantasy football achievements, make sure to include them. It shows that you have a good understanding of game theory which companies love to see.
Feb 12 2014 4:37PM
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Yeezus
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they do. they care about leadership activities. things that can give you a one up against a competitor. it might not seem like much but it'd be something practical to put down.
Feb 13 2014 12:38AM
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