Student Resources

Discover resources designed to support your career journey! Explore the sections below for helpful tips and guidance—whether you're searching for an internship, applying to student-employee jobs, or preparing to enter the professional world.

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Resume Tips & Template

Tips to enhance your resume:

Use a universal font (e.g. Times New Roman, Ariel, Calibri).
Use 10-12 pt. font size.
- Your name in 18 pt.
Contact information may be centered aligned.
Sentence alignment should be left aligned.
Dates may be right aligned.
Use a professional email.
Do not include images, icons, or logos.
Street address is optional. Do insert city and state.
You can add your LinkedIn profile in the contact information.

Do not use color, stick to basic black text.
Keep resume to 1 page.
Use bolds and italics with purpose and consistently.
Use a combination of soft (professional) skills and hard skills. Skills may be listed in columns.
Avoid typos and grammatical/spelling errors.
Proofread and have another set of eyes look over your resume for errors.
Convert resume to PDF before sending.
Title your PDF file with your name to make it easy to find. Ex: Guadalupe_Garcia_Resume.PDF

Download the Word Document Template linked below and edit the file to fit your needs. Remember that you can book an appointment with a Career Services Advisor to get feedback.

Resume Template

Develop and Perfect Your Elevator Pitch

An elevator pitch is a brief and compelling introduction designed to highlight your skills, interests, and goals in a way that leaves a positive and memorable impression. Your elevator pitch should be short enough to be shared during an elevator ride.

Use your elevator pitch to showcase who you are, what you do, and what you are looking for. Read what to include, who to share it with, and an example below.

As you develop your elevator pitch, include the following:

Introduction
- Name, major, university, field of study, program, etc.
Interests
- Explanation of what you are passionate about, your experiences, or your goals.
Intention
- Share what you are looking for from this connection/exchange (i.e. inquiring about internship or employment opportunities, asking about individual's role, collaborating on a research project)

This example includes an introduction, interest information, and intention.

Hi, I’m _____________________, a current junior majoring in Accounting at Texas A&M International University. I'm very passionate about solving problems and analyzing data to guide in decision making. I’ve developed skills in financial analysis and using tools such as Excel and QuickBooks through my coursework and currently in a leadership role for an organization on campus. I'm looking for opportunities to enhance my knowledge and skills in accounting and collaborate with professionals in the industry. Can you tell me about any internship opportunities that may be available within your organization?

Now that you have your elevator pitch, you can share with:

Employers/Recruiters at Career Fairs
Professionals at networking events, conferences, and seminars
Peers at social gatherings or club meetings

Elevator Pitch Tips

Tailor your message
Show passion and authenticity
Keep it short (30-60 seconds)
Practice and refine
Be clear and specific
Maintain good eye contact

Cover Letter Information

A cover letter may be required as you apply for internships or other professional opportunities. The cover letter is a way to introduce yourself to the hiring manager, and highlight how your skills, experience, and education make you the best fir for the position.

Ensure you read the job description and connect your previous experiences and skills to the job duties.