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In this resource you will learn:

• What a resume is and how to build one

• What sections to include on your resume

• How to craft impactful bullet points

• Best resume templates to use

Reminders

• A resume is the FIRST interaction a company has with you

• A resume is you when you’re not in the room

• A resume will follow you during the interview process

• A resume is only ONE of the components of the job search process, try to look at other areas of your job search, too, to figure out if anything else is holding you back

Verbs to use

The verbs you use in your resume matter because they showcase leadership qualities, confidence, and show more impact. Use active verbs vs. passive verbs in all your bulletpoints, examples of active vs. passive verbs are below:

• What was your journey to [Company Name]?

• What has surprised you since joining [Company Name]?

• Can you share a story of when you or another employee exemplified one of your company values?

• What role do company values play in hiring and performance reviews?

• What metrics or goals will the company use to evaluate my job performance?

• How often are performance reviews completed?

• When and how do people like to give and receive feedback?

• What are some of the ways the company celebrates success?

• Describe the ideal candidate for this role. Use this as an opportunity to highlight how you meet the criteria if you haven't done so already

• What are some non-technical skills you find yourself using everyday?

• How have you been able to connect with coworkers outside of work?

• What is a recent challenge you’ve experienced while working on a product?

• What do you think is one particular skill that would make an intern/the person in this role successful at the company?

• What is one of the biggest takeaways you’ve gotten from working here?

• Thinking back to your college experience, what is some advice you’d give yourself now?

• How did your college experience/studies prepare you for the role that you have now?

• Do you have any passions that sparked after joining your company?

• Are there any tasks that this person would be expected to do that aren’t included in the job description?

• How would you describe your management style?

• What is the first problem the person you hire for this role must attend to?

• How would you define ‘success’ for the person in this role?

• What do you feel is the company's greatest competitive advantage?

• What are some differences between good employees and great employees in this company?

• What goals would you like to see accomplished during the first three months (few weeks if it's an internship) in this position?

• Are there any questions I'm not asking that I should be?

In this resource you will learn:

• What an interview is

• How to Prepare

• The different parts of an interview

• How to use the STARR method

• Technical Interview Overview

Reminders

• An interview is just a conversation

• An interview is about how you fit with the company

• Interviewing is a skill that requires practice

• You are better than you think!

What is an interview?

An interview is an opportunity for both the company and you to get to know each other to see if you are a fit. The interview will cover anything from values, projects, future plans, failures, and ideas you may have for the company which is why it’s very important for you to prepare before the interview so it’s not the first time you think or talk about it.

An important reminder is that each interview answer should aim to show the company why you are the best candidate for the job so you should always end each answer with a sentence on why it would benefit the company to hire you. This way they know upfront and don’t have to connect the dots as to why you are a great fit!

How to Prepare

The first and most important part of the interview is the preparation that you put into it. If you are new to interviewing, you should aim to practice behavioral interviews at least 30-min a day and do at least one technical problem. The following are some resources that you can start with

Behavioral Interviews

• Dream Job Exercise

Technical Interviews

Bullet points are one of the most important parts of your resume because they showcase you impact and can help recruiters gauge your value-add to the company. Bulletpoints should be formatted in the following format:

Question Model: What, How, Why?

This model should be used in each bullet point. It shows impact by answering 3 questions to showcase context , skills, and impact through answering the following questions:

What

• Explains what you did, what you built, what you contributed

• Should say what project you built

How

• Explains how you built it, what skills you developed

• Should list all technologies used and learned

Why

• Explains why it mattered, what impact you had on the company

• Should list number of people impacted, money generated, or efficiency increased

Example #1: Company Internship

Developed a website extension (what) using HTML, Node JS, and CSS (how) resulting in an increase in website traffic of 20% (why)

Example #2: Research or On-Campus experience

Created a database (what) using Python, React, and C# (how) in order to help the college make strategic decisions for 10K students(why)

Example #3: TA or Tutor experience

Assisted 150 students in a CS course(what) in learning C++ (how) resulting in an average class average of a B+(why)

Verbs to use

The verbs you use in your resume matter because they showcase leadership qualities, confidence, and show more impact. Use active verbs vs. passive verbs in all your bullet points, examples of active vs. passive verbs are below:

In this resource you will learn:

• Communication Styles for different types of folks in corporate

• Do’s and Dont’s of communication

• Effective Communication Strategies in the workplace

Different types of Tech Folks

In Tech, there is a variety of different types of folks that you will encounter during your career journey. Since a lot of us are new to the Corporate and Tech world, we may not always know what or how to share ourselves in that space.

The first step to having great Corporate Communication, is to know WHO you are talking to. The following is a list of the people you may encounter in your Tech Journey:

Recruiters

• Recruiters are the ones that you will have most communication with so it is important that you follow up, be friendly, and express gratitude for the ways they provide support in this journey.

• You can speak to recruiters in a relaxed, chill, and informal tone since they are speaking to students most of the time. Your communication style should be polite, direct, friendly and you should give them time to respond.

• You can expect a response from a recruiter anywhere from 3-5 days

Managers

• Managers usually are tenured in their career and have a more developed leadership style which makes them a little more formal to communicate with than a recruiter (although some managers are very relaxed.) With managers, you want to see how they give and receive conversation and energy and decide your communication style from there. This can be tricky so you can always open up that conversation during a 1:1 or ask a colleague if that has worked with them before

Peers

• If someone is on your team, that usually means that they are your peer and you can address them in a more informal way even if they are more senior than you. These can be great connections to build into peer mentorship or to have some to ask when you get stuck on a problem

Company Leaders

• Company Leaders are usually pretty open and informal, but just like managers, you want to see what style of communication they have and try to match it

Different types of communication scenarios

Receiving Feedback

• In the workplace, it might be difficult to receive feedback because you may perceive that you are doing something wrong when instead it may be an opportunity for you to examine an area of professional growth. When receiving feedback for the first time, you should try to come at it from a place of curiosity and see how it could be true. If you think that the feedback is not fair or may have discriminatory undertones, you can schedule a 1:1 coaching session to discuss further.

Cancellations

• If you ever need to cancel a meeting in the workplace or with anyone in general, please give at least 24hr notice and a reason as to why you’re not able to attend. Although it may be difficult and uncomfortable to let someone down, being a no-show can damage your professional image and can lead to not being trusted in the workplace.

In this resource you will learn:

• How to Prepare for Negotiation

• Negotiation Basics

• Negotiation Templates

Reminders

• A negotiation is just a conversation

• A negotiation is a win-win situation

• They want you just as much as you want them

• Negotiating will not cause your offer to be rescinded

• Practicing talking about money can help with negotiation

How to prepare for a negotiation

The key to a successful negotiation is to have all the information and know what you want! That way you know exactly what to ask for and why.

The steps to preparing for a negotiation are as follows:

1. Research your Salary and Establish a Salary Range

2. Make a list of negotiable items

3. Identify what fears you have about negotiation

4. Review Negotiation Templates

5. Schedule a 1:1 Negotiation Coaching Session

6. Hit Send!

Research Salary

Researching Salary is the best way to guarantee that you will get a salary that is in line with your expectations. The best websites to use are below:

• Levels.fyi

• Payscale

• Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Glassdoor

You’ll want to search for the role and the city to see what the average salary range is and use that as a baseline for creating your salary range.

Establish a Salary Range

Once you have your average salary range from your research, you’ll want to use the rule of 20% to establish a salary range. You take the median salary range and subtract 20% to get the lowest end of your salary range and then add 20% to get the highest end of the salary range.

If you are not satisfied with the low end of the range, you can always add back a bit to a number you feel more comfortable with.

Example:

If your median salary is $120,000, then 20% of that is $24,000.

If we subtract 20%, the low end of the salary range is $96,000.

If we add 20%, the high end of the salary range is $144,000.

Then your salary range would be $96,000 - $144,000.

Make a list of your negotiable items

Sometimes we get a salary that we are happy with (you should still negotiate!) or the company can’t budge on our monetary compensation, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t negotiate other things in your offer.

Some other negotiable items are:

• Equity

• Vacation

• WFH

• 401K

• Health Care

• Commuter Benefits

• L&D

• Relocation

• Sick Leave

• Meals

If you decide to negotiate these items, you can include them in the negotiation email you send over to the recruiter.

Identifying Negotiation Fears

Many times we have a few subconscious fears of negotiation that keep us from actually negotiating due to the money mindsets that we have developed. The first step to changing our money mindsets and overcoming our fears is to identify them.

Below are some common negotiation fears:

• Fear of not getting the job

• Feeling guilty for asking for more

• Feeling nervous talking about money

• Not knowing what to say

• Not wanting to be a burden

• Feeling grateful to just be there

Once you have identified your negotiation fears, you will want to research some strategies to changing your money mindset and if you want to chat through your fears, you can schedule a 1:1 coaching call.

Understand Your Why and your Reasons

I am a big believer in negotiating always for practice, however there need to be good reasons for you to ask for more money or benefits so you can build more of a case.

Some common why’s include:

• Performing very well in the interview

• Having prior experience that could help you ramp up faster in the role

• Having a competing offer

• Finding an offer median that is higher than the salary given

• Unsure if it is a good offer

1. Negotiation Templates

The following are Negotiation Templates you can use for 4 different offer scenarios

Scenario #1: Offer Extension

Hi (Recruiter Name),

Thank you for taking the time to share the offer details with me and for all the support you’ve provided for me throughout this process! I also wanted to let you know that I am very excited to potentially join your team and think that (Company Name) would be a great place for me to continue growing my career.

Before moving forward in the process, I wanted to let you know (or remind you if you’ve chatted with them before about it) that I am in final stages with a few other companies and would really appreciate a 2-week extension on my offer, if at all possible. I am happy to jump on a call to chat through different possibilities if that is easier for you.

Please let me know if that would be possible and what any next steps would be.

(Warm signoff),

Your Name

Scenario #2: Offer Negotiation (without other offer)

Hi (Recruiter Name),

Thank you for taking the time to share the offer details with me and for all the support you’ve provided for me throughout this process! I also wanted to let you know that I am very excited to potentially join your team and think that (Company Name) would be a great place for me to continue growing my career.

Before moving forward in the process, I wanted to discuss some items in the offer that I’d love to start a negotiation conversation around. Please see items below:

• The offer details that were given fall below the national median for the role by X%. My prior experience at (Company Name) with (X technology) has helped me develop the skills necessary to ramp up very quickly in a new environment and contribute on day one. Would it be possible to get closer to (High End of your Salary Range)

• The signing bonus was not included in this offer, but when doing research on salaries, that was standard for offer. I’m very about pay parity and would love to confirm if there is any way to include the sign-on bonus with this offer to be on par with industry standard

• The vacation standard of 2 weeks sounds great to me, but I already had a trip planned for after my start date for 1 week. Would it be possible to block out that time or start after that date?

If there can be some flexibility around the items mentioned above, I can get the offer signed to you by the end of the week.

Please let me know if you need anything else on my end and I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you again!

(Warrm signoff),

Your name

Scenario #3 Offer Negotiation (with other offer)

Hi (Recruiter Name),

Thank you for taking the time to share the offer details with me and for all the support you’ve provided for me throughout this process! I also wanted to let you know that I am very excited to potentially join your team and think that (Company Name) would be a great place for me to continue growing my career.

Before moving forward in the process, I wanted to discuss some items in the offer that I’d love to start a negotiation conversation around. Please see items below:

• I currently have received one other offer that is higher than your offer by XX%. I’d love to accept your offer, but as it stands, financial stability is a big deciding factor in my situation currently. Would there be any possibility of matching that offer?

If there is a possibility to match the offer, I can have the updated offer signed by end of week. Please let me know if that would be possible and any next steps required on my end.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

(Warrm signoff),

Your name

In this resource you will learn:

• How to change your mindset to help your job search successful

• How to manage your time better to help you make your job search more successful

Managing your Mindset

When thinking about changing your mindset about job searching, you have to first figure out where your mindset is currently and then create a game plan from there.

To figure out where your mindset on job searching is currently, start by asking the following questions:

• When thinking about job searching, how ready do I feel to start?

• How motivated do I feel to start the job search?

• How confident do I feel that I could get a job?

• If you’re not feeling confident, what could help you feel more confident?

After answering those questions, ask yourself are you satisfied with the answers? If not, how would you like your mindset to change in regards to your mindset?

If you want to change your mindset, you can ask yourself the following questions:

• What would I like my mindset about my job search to be?

• What would I need to change in my routine to change my mindset?

• What resources do I have to help me change my mindset?

• Who could I ask for help to help me change my mindset?

If you want to explore more about changing your mindset, you can also schedule a 1:1 coaching session

Time-Management

When thinking about time management, we tend to take on more than we think we can and sometimes end up not having enough time to do everything we set out to do. If you are in this situation, you can ask yourself the following questions to see how you can make time work better for you.

When thinking about how to make more time for yourself, ask yourself the following questions:

• How much free time do I have in a week (excluding classes, work, and homework time)?

• How much time do you spend on your job search now?

• How much time would you like to spend?

• What can you change about your schedule to prioritize job searching?

• Who can help keep you accountable to this change?

• How can you keep yourself accountable?

If you need more help or support coming up with a schedule, you can schedule a 1:1 coaching session.

Below we are going to break down the parts of a behavioral interview so you can understand the process a bit more and be able to ace your next interview.

The most important thing to remember about answering any interview questions is “what do they want to hear?” and structure your interview answer around that. The reason that this is effective is because it will help you keep the focus on the company and their goals and how you can help meet them which will make you stand out as a candidate.

Part #1: Introduction (5-10 minutes)

The introduction portion of an interview consists of the interviewer getting to know you, your interests, your goals, and how that all matches with the company’s overall mission and culture.

Questions to expect:

• Tell me about yourself.

• Why do you want to work for this company?

• What could you bring to the company?

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

• What values do you most admire about this company?

Preparation

Research the company, its values, it’s mission and any news updates they have posted. Doing this will help you better understand how you can make them meet their goals. If the company’s goals don’t align with you at all, you may want to ask yourself if you really want to interview with this company after all or use it as practice for a company that you do really like

How to answer questions in this part:

• Start with how much you admire the company and why what they do inspires and motivates you

• Talk about how your values align with theirs

• This is your moment to brag so talk about how many projects, internships, and other cool things you have done and how those showcase your values

• Make sure that you end by tying everything together and letting them know how excited you are to be interviewing there!

Example Introduction Question Answer:

• Tell me about yourself example here

• Why do you want to work for this company?

  • “ I am so excited to be interviewing for XXX company, I love how you are revolutionizing XXXX industry and would love to be part of that mission. What I admire most about XXX company is their value of XXXX because of XXXX. In addition to being alined with your mission and values, I also love to learn and have had XXX internships/ projects that taught me about XXXX languages. Thanks again for the opportunity and I am looking forward to learning more during our interview.”

Part #2: Interview (15-25 minutes)

This part of the interview focuses on getting to know more about your experience and how that lines up with the goals of the company. This part looks at collaboration skills, technical skills, coding strategy, and project work. The questions in this part are usually called Situational Questions.

Questions to expect

• Tell me about a time you failed

• Tell me about a time you succeeded

• How would you handle a situation when you don’t know what to do?

• Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a coworker/group mate

• How do you usually start a new project?

• Tell me about a time you led a project

Preparation

To prepare for these interviews, you want to create a list of all your interview examples so that you can easily memorize them for your interview. You can use the Interview Examples worksheet to get started. Once you’ve filled out the form, it’s important you practice using the STAR method. You can get more familiar with the STAR method below or check out more information here

.How to answer questions in this part:

• Start with a general answer of the question outlining how you did what is being asked

• Continue with the STAR method (more information here)

• Make sure you redirect back to the company so they know how your example is tied to helping the company and shows them how you can be a value-add to the team

Example Situational Question Answer:

• Tell me about a time you succeeded

  • “A time that I succeeded was when I was a part of a team at XXX company (or XXX group project) where I ended up creating a project using XXX technologies that impacted XXX people/ run time/ efficiency.

    • The project came together in a team of XXX to solve XXX problem(Situation)

    • We were tasked with redesigning a process in order to XXXX (Task)

    • In order to make sure we met the goal, I used( XXX language) to build XXX because it was more efficient (Action)

    • Due to what we built, we were able to increase efficiency/ change the process/ find a creative solution (Result)

    • Since I was able to build that solution and got experience with XXX technology, I think I would be a great value add to the team (Redirect)

Part #3: Closing (5-10 minutes)

This part of the interview focuses on wrapping up the interview and reiterating any final points to the interviewer that you want to showcase about your experience. This also is where you can ask the interviewer about themselves or their experience at the company. Most interviewers expect you to ask at least one question to find out more about the role, company, or them.

Questions to expect

• Do you have any questions for me?

• Is there anything else that I could answer for you about the company?

• Are you curious about anything?

Preparation

To prepare for this part of the interview, you want to have researched your interviewer on LinkedIn, researched the company, and made a list of questions that you want to ask.

Ending the interview

To end the interview, you want to thank the interviewer for their time and ask if you can stay in touch through LinkedIn or for their email (this is great info for later on in the process.) Once you’ve said goodbye, try to send a thank you note to them via LinkedIn or Email.

• Describe the most challenging project you worked on. What made it challenging and how did you overcome? How did it ultimately turn out?

• What is one area of growth that you believe this role would support you in improving in?

• Describe a time you received difficult feedback. What was the feedback and how did you react?

• Describe a time you had to collaborate with someone who was difficult to work with. How were you able to make it work?

• Describe a time you had a conflict with a team member (in a class/previous internship). How did you resolve it?

• Tell me about a time when a job or company felt like a bad fit for you and why.

• If you have previous work experience] What are 3 things you really liked about your previous employer and 3 things you disliked/would change about it?

• How do you prioritize/stay organized? What tools/and or resources do you use?

• Tell me about a time your original plan for something fell through. How did you pivot? What was the outcome?

• What personal or professional mistakes have you learned the most from?

• What personal or professional accomplishments are you most proud of?

• Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership/took initiative.

• How do you think your previous managers/coworkers would describe working with you?

• How would your best friend describe you?

• How would you pitch this company to a friend?

• Who do you see as our top three competitors, or industry threats?

• What inspires you to want to work in this industry?

• How do you think our product, website, customer service, etc. can be improved?

• What has been your biggest challenge with X technology and how did you resolve it?

What is the STAR method?

The STAR method is a framework used to answer interview questions (especially situational ones) It is widely used because of its simplicity and because it helps candidates articulate their thoughts better in an interview.

STAR Method Breakdown

The STAR Method is comprised of 4 parts: Situation, Task, Action, Result, and it’s aim is to help create structure for an interview answer. Below are some general guidelines when using the STAR method:

Situation

• Should be 1-2 sentences

• Focus on size of team

• Focus on scale of company

• Answer what caused the task to arise

Task

• Should be 1-2 sentences

• Focus on the problem

• Focus on scope of work

• Mention tactics and technologies used

Action

• Should be 2-3 sentences

• Talk about process

• Focus on the solution

• Focus on collaboration

Result

• Should be 2-3 sentences

• Talk about impact

• People

• Business Operations

• Sales

Before Applying

• Review the company website and/or LinkedIn page for photos that reflect diversity (beware of obviously staged and/or stock photos), a Diversity & Inclusion Statement, and/or internally generated DEI reports

• Ask a current employee that identifies as a member of a historically underrepresented group (HUG) for an informational interview

• Read Glassdoor, Justus, and/or Dyversifi reviews to gather additional insights on the employee experience

During the Hiring Process

• When you receive emails from employees, are their pronouns in their signatures?

• Assess the interview team–are you meeting with a diverse panel of employees or do they all identify similarly?

• If your interview is in-person, ask to use the restroom–is there a gender-neutral restroom?

• Ask your interview team about the company's commitment to DEI–what percentage of the organization's budget is dedicated to DEI programs & initiatives? What progress has been made as it pertains to DEI goals and which ones are they actively working towards? Can they honestly reference areas of improvement?

• Inquire about how performance is evaluated. What is the frequency of performance reviews? What professional development and career growth opportunities are available at the organization? Probe for success stories in which underrepresented employees thrived and were celebrated in the workplace.

• Assess how you feel throughout the process. Do you feel that time your time, opinions, and ideas are valued and respected?

After You Receive an Offer

• Inquire about the process for joining or creating Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and/or about other support systems that you can take advantage of.

• Review the company's organizational chart–is diversity evident across levels?

• Are there benefits that address the needs of/are accessible to as many employees as possible (e.g. health insurance that covers gender-affirmation surgery, equal parental leave, visa sponsorship, mental/emotional health resources)?

• Consider how comfortable you truly are. Do you feel the need to suppress significant aspects of your identity in order to work there?

Hi [Recruiter Name],

I hope this message finds you well. As I prepare to make necessary arrangements for this role/internship, I was hoping to get some clarity on when I can expect my first paycheck, as well as the timing of payment (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly) moving forward.

Thanks in advance for any insight you can provide!

Best,

[Your Name]

Hi [Recruiter Name],

I hope this email finds you well. First, I would like to say that I am grateful for the opportunity to have been considered for the [Role Title] internship with [Company Name]. Furthermore, I really enjoyed speaking with you and the rest of the team. However, I have recently accepted an offer elsewhere for the upcoming summer and am unable to move forward with the internship process with your organization.

Nonetheless, I think [Company Name] is doing amazing work and I would love to be kept on your radar should any future opportunities become available. Once again, thank you for the opportunity!

Best,

[Your Name]

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Hi [Recruiter Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I completely understand if this is not possible, but I would like to request an extension on my offer decision. While there is no doubt that this is a gracious offer and I am excited about the opportunity to potentially join your team, I would like to be sure I am considering all of my options (Note: you can even say you want more time to discuss with a mentor/parent–up to you!) prior to accepting. Please let me know if I can get a decision to you by [Insert Date].

Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from you!

Best,

[Your Name]

Hi [Recruiter Name],

My name is [Your First Name] & I applied for the [Role Name] [internship/role] at [Company Name]. I’m excited about the opportunity, as I believe it aligns with my interest in [1 or 2 interests] & I can contribute [1 skill/experience] to the team! I’d love to connect and learn more.

Hi [Recruiter Name],

Great to e-meet you! My name is [Your First Name] and I'm a _____ major at [Insert College/University] '2X. I'd love to connect with you to learn more about your role, the company culture, and future opportunities at your organization. If you're open, please let me know your availability and I will do my best to accommodate your schedule. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Hi [Employee Name],

Great to e-meet you! My name is [Your First Name] and I'm a _____ major at [Insert College/University] '2X. I'd love to connect with you to learn more about your role, the company culture, and your experience as a [Insert Shared Identity] at [Company Name]. If you're open, please let me know your availability and I will do my best to accommodate your schedule. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Hi [Employee Name], Great to meet you at ____! My name is [Your First Name] and I'm a _____ major at [Insert College/University] '2X. I am interested in applying to ____ position in your company. Do you mind referring me for those positions? My resume is attached, and I copied the links to the job postings below. Thank you in advance for your help and consideration!

Hi [Recruiter Name],

Thanks so much for sharing this opportunity with me! While this is not aligned with what I'm currently looking for, I would love to stay connected with you and be kept in mind for future opportunities with [Company Name].

Thanks again and I look forward to staying connected!

Best,

[Your Name]

[ALT] If Accepted Another Offer

Hi [Recruiter Name],

Thanks for reaching out! Although I have already accepted another offer for this summer, I think [Company Name] is doing amazing work; I would love to be kept on your radar should any future opportunities become available.

Once again, thank you for the opportunity and have a great weekend!

Best,

[Your Name]

Hi [Recruiter Name],

Thank you so much for all you've helped me with thus far during the recruitment process! I know you are likely incredibly busy this recruitment season, so I wanted to circle back regarding [insert what you need/asked for in last email].I am so appreciative of your efforts, and am excited to continue building this connection.

Thanks again and I look forward to hearing back from you!

Best,

[Your Name]

O - Observe

👁️ *Concrete, factual observations, not evaluative, "I noticed…"*

The first step–share your observation(s). Tell the other person what happened in a factual, objective manner in order to ensure that you are both on the same page. If you have any data to accompany your observations, now would be the time to share it.

Example: I noticed that when I wore my hair picked out yesterday, you reached out to touch it without warning.

T - Thinking

🧠 *Thoughts based on observation, "I think…"*

Next, share your thoughts and/or opinions about what occurred using “I” statements.

Example: I think you were merely curious or trying to express that you liked my hairstyle. And I thought I might make you feel bad if I stopped you then and there.

F - Feeling

♥️ *Emotions, "I feel…"*

Then share your feelings, also using "I" statements.

Example: But I felt uncomfortable and dehumanized–like an object on display, rather than a person.

D - Desire

💭 *Specific request or inquiry about desired outcome, "I would like…"*

Finally, share what your desired outcome is as a result of the conversation.

Example: So moving forward, I would appreciate if you would not touch my hair.

Hi [Recruiter Name],

Once again, I’d like to thank you and the rest of the team for this offer! I am beyond excited about the opportunity to join you all at [Company Name] as the [Role Title]; I know that we can accomplish great things together.

After our conversation and careful review of the offer letter, though I found the salary offer to be generous, I would like to counter with [Insert Counteroffer]. My research shows that the initial offer is [below/above/in line with the] average for a [Role Title] offer in [City, State], but I believe my counter offer is justified by [Insert Reasoning]. It’s clear to me that [Company Name] and I are aligned on the [Insert Shared Mission/Vision/Values], which makes me all the more excited to partake in tackling this challenge!

I truly believe that this position will allow me to grow and to have an incredible impact on [Company Name]. Please let me know what we can do is regards to negotiating the offer and reaching a mutually beneficial decision. If preferred, I welcome the opportunity to discuss further on the phone [Insert Date/Time]. Thanks again, [Recruiter Name] and I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Warm regards,

[Your Name]

Key Components of Negotiation Email

• Expressing gratitude/thanks

• Expressing excitement

• Proof that you've done your research

• Mutuality/Togetherness

• Justification for Counteroffer

• Offer to follow-up

[Insert Date]

Dear [Insert Manager Name],

Please accept this letter as formal notification of my resignation from the [insert position] with [insert company]. My last day will be [insert date].

I must thank you for the opportunity to work in this role for the past [insert time]. During my experience, I have [insert opportunities, projects, people you have gotten to know, etc.], and for this I am very thankful. I deeply appreciate the time and attention you and the team have dedicated to my professional growth and development.

In the next two weeks, I will complete all pending assignments, and I am willing to assist in the transition process in any capacity needed.

I wish you and the company continued success and prosperity and hope to keep in touch.

Sincerely,

[Insert Name]

General

• Zeus Living

• AirBnB

• Craigslist

• Blu Corporate Housing

Dallas

• University of Texas at Dallas

NYC

• Columbia University

• Interns.nyc

• NYU

San Francisco

• Minerva University

• Summer Intern Housing

Seattle

• University of Washington

• Seattle Intern Housing

• Intern Housing Hub

Hi [Recruiter Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to you as I recently received another internship offer. I am still very much interested in the [Role Title] internship at [Company Name], but I only have until [Insert Deadline] to make a decision. Is it possible for you to let me know the status of my application by then?

Thanks in advance for any efforts you are able to make in regards to expediting this process and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best,

[Your Name]

Since recruiters spend only about 6 seconds (on average!) looking at your resume, the type of sections and order matters because you want to make sure they can scan it as fast and efficiently as possible. Below are how the sections should be ordered an what they should include:

1. Contact Info

• Email address (should be short, professional, and easy to type)

• Phone

• LinkedIn (should be formatted as Linkedin: Username and hyperlinked)

• Github (should be formatted as Github: Username and hyperlinked)

2. Education

• Grad date ( month and year, don’t include starting date)

• GPA

• Major and Minor

• Relevant Coursework

• Technical Skills

  • Languages

  • Tools & Frameworks

  • Certifications

3. Work Experience/ Research

• Should include internships, research experience, TA experience, Tutoring experience, and any other paid experience

• Bullet points should be formatted using Question model explained below

4. Projects

• Should include class, personal, or open source projects

• Bullet points should be general overview of project and include technologies utilized

• No more than 3 one line bullet points should be used, preferably use 2

5. Leadership Experience

• Should include organizations. awards, scholarships, and any other extracurricular activities

• If you run out of space, you can create 2 columns

Hi [Recruiter Name],

Thank you so much for offering me the [Role Title] internship at [Company Name]. It has been a pleasure speaking with you and the team and learning more about the company.

Unfortunately, after giving a great deal of thought to this career opportunity, I have decided that it is in my best interest, as well as the company’s, to turn down your gracious job offer. I have recently decided to accept another position that I believe is a better fit for my abilities and skill set. I am so sorry for any inconvenience my decision may cause.

I continue to be impressed with [Company Name]'s impact on [Insert something related to mission, values, or current events], and particularly with the support you provided throughout the recruitment process.

I wish you all the best in your future endeavors and I hope to stay connected!

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Hi [Recruiter Name],

I hope this message finds you well. Thanks again for the offer to join the team this summer! After careful consideration however, I would like to propose that the offer be converted to a fall internship. [You should insert some sort of additional reasoning behind this request here].

Thanks in advance for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Best,

[Your Name]

Hi [Recruiter Name],

Thanks for your email! While I am saddened to learn that I will not be moving forward in the process, I greatly enjoyed learning more about [Company Name] and the team. If you are able to provide feedback on my performance throughout the process, I would greatly appreciate that.

Regardless, I greatly enjoyed my interview experience and would love to stay connected should there be future opportunities that you believe I am better suited for.

I wish you well in finding the best person for the role and I hope to stay connected!

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Hi [Interviewer],

I just wanted to follow up and thank you for a wonderful conversation today! I really enjoyed learning more about [Insert Specific Learning(s) From Your Conversation] and I want to reiterate my sincere interest in this role. Our conversation further solidified that this opportunity is not only aligned with my passions and interests, but also the strengths and skills that I have developed in my (undergraduate) career.

Thanks again for a wonderful interview and I look forward to hearing from you regarding next steps!

Best,

[Your First Name]

Thank You Note for Informational Interview

Hi [Informational Interviewer],

I just wanted to follow up and thank you for a wonderful conversation today! I really enjoyed learning more about [Insert Specific Learning(s) From Your Conversation] and I want to reiterate my sincere interest in [Company Name and/or Role]. My experience and our discussion further solidified that this opportunity is not only aligned with my passions and interests, but also the strengths and skills that I have developed in my (undergraduate) career. I would love to stay connected

Thanks again for a wonderful time and I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Best,

[Your First Name]