We learned a few things ourselves, and wanted to pass on some tips to help you with your materials:
- Paper, please. When bringing in your documents to be reviewed by a counselor, please bring in a hard copy for us to review.
- Timing is everything. Please allow enough time prior to an application deadline to prepare your applications, incorporate the feedback you receive from a counselor, and upload or submit your materials in the manner requested by the employer or job fair. As many students learned the hard way, it can be very time-consuming to submit your applications. The sooner you can take care of it, the better.
- Whether and how to list GPA, Dean’s List, and class rank. Students must be extremely cautious when presenting academic credentials. You may not indicate Dean’s List and similar accomplishments to employers until you have received official communication from the school that you have earned them. Once awarded, students are encouraged to present Dean’s List, Witkin Award and CALI award on their resumes (please make sure you understand the criteria for earning these accomplishments!). As a general rule, students should list class rank if it is Top 30% or better, and GPA if it is 3.5 or better.
- Help is available! Please remember that LCS has handouts on resumes, cover letters, transcripts, writing samples and reference lists, all of which can be downloaded from the Resource Library on LCSonline. First-year students can also view a video from the main page of LCSonline of a recent Resume/Cover Letter Workshop. If you have not had your documents reviewed, please make an appointment to meet with a counselor at LCS.
