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Internship/Co-op WORK EXPERIENCE
ABC Agency, New York City, NY Marketing Intern
May – August 20XX
• Utilized Excel to create a more efficient client information database system used to track purchase orders and account for payments received
• Analyzed company’s young adult marketing campaign and created comprehensive report on findings using STATA
• Developed interactive presentations using Excel and PowerPoint and presented market research findings to the marketing team for representation of quarterly sales trends
Potential Interview Questions:
• How did your technical skills improve while working at this internship? • Based on this experience, do you see yourself working in the field after graduation, and why?
Study Abroad EDUCATION
Institute at Palazzo Rucellai, Florence, Italy Program of Study: History
September – December 20XX
RELATED EXPERIENCE
English Language Teaching Assistant, Florence, Italy Scuola Primaria San Pier Martire
September – December 20XX
• Aided in the instruction of the English language to 25 Italian students, ages 7–11
• Discussed aspects of United States culture, including American holidays, sports, and schools, to enhance cultural competency
Potential Interview Questions:
• How did this position impact your experience when you were studying abroad? • Have you changed since studying abroad? If so, how?
Living & Learning Communities RELATED EXPERIENCE
Paul Robeson Living-Learning Community Bishop Quad Residence Hall, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
September 20XX – Present
• Engage in cultural immersion and enrichment through participation in the following courses: Paul Robeson as a Global Citizen and Introduction to Africana Studies
• Participate in discussions/activities with Rutgers professors, building strong academic connections and mentoring relationships
Potential Interview Questions:
• How does this living experience help you work with people from other backgrounds? • How do you handle conflicts that may arise with your peers who speak other languages or have customs different from your own?
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