Get Yourself Out There and Onto Your Dream Track!

It's time to take a short step back from Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Take a moment to think about where and who you want to be in 5 years. Not 10 years or 20 years but just 5 years down the road. I want to be a hard-working, professional business woman, active traveler, and an overall happy person. No matter what you see yourself as the bottom line is BE PROACTIVE! Don't wait to go after that perfect internship, don't put off putting that resume together, and don't blame others (parents,friends,boyfriend, job, and even school) for not being on your "Dream Track". Not the perfect track or the right track. Your "Dream Track". Having a dream for your life can be an amazing motivator and when you accomplish that dream you can set your sights on a new one. Life is about fulfilling your dreams and it's never too soon to start on your journey.

Step 1: The Resume

School advisors, friends, and parents can all be great tools when putting together materials such as your resume and portfolio, however, the internet can be quite the tool itself. Start simple and don't stress over the small details at first. I am continuously working on my own resume (especially since I'm not extremely design savvy). Stick to including professional experience only. If you wouldn't want the CEO of a respected company browsing the information then DONT add it. I've included a sample below of my simple resume. With just a few important points such as education, experience, and skills I have successfully been hired by a great company for my first internship. I was even offered a paid position! You don't need fluff, frills, and expertise in graphic design to create a classy, elegant, and functional resume. 

Brittany Szafran

Work Phone: 407-555-5555 Email: szafranbrittany@knights.ucf.edu

Address: 555 Cherry Lane Sanford, FL 32771

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/brittany-szafran/46/179/361

Objective 

To obtain an internship position where communications, public relations, and advertising skills can be utilized.

Education           

University of Central Florida             Orlando, FL                                     Graduated: expected 2014

BA, Advertising & Public Relations

Minor in Psychology  

Work Experience

Liam Fitzpatrick’s Irish Restaurant & Pub, Lake Mary, FL                        March 2010 to current

·       Server/Trainer

·       Creating a pleasant dining experience for guests

·       Maintaining a sanitary environment


·       Knowledge of the restaurant's food and beverage items


·       Handling cash and credit card

·       Delivering drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert in a timely fashion


·       Complete knowledge of wine and alcohol inventory

           

California Pizza Kitchen, Waterford Lakes, FL                                    August 2010 to May 2011           

·       Hostess/Trainer


·       Greeting and creating a pleasant dining experience for guests

·       Maintaining a sanitary environment


·       Running/organizing the seating chart and wait-list

·       Handling phone calls/take out orders

·       Knowledge of the restaurant's food and beverage items

·       Delivering drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert in a timely fashion

                                   

Hut No. 8 Clothing Store, Sanford, FL                                                August 2009 to January 2010

·       Sales Associate


·       Handling cash/checks/debit and credit transactions


·       Maintaining a sanitary environment


·       Facilitating returns

·       Exhibiting exemplary customer service

·       Creating window displays for store

·       Organizing merchandise

·       Assisting customers in making purchases

Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital & Specialty Clinic, Orlando, FL         October 2010-March 2011

·       Administrative & Activity Volunteer

·       Creating new patient charts/ updating current charts 


·       Sending and receiving faxes and organizing paperwork


·       Facilitating crafts/activities for patients and families in waiting rooms

·       Directing patients to their proper rooms

Skills & Achievements

·       Experienced in Mac, PC, Microsoft Office, and online communities

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Public speaking and organizational experience

·       Deans List- three semesters