Career Services | School of Politics and Global Studies

Career Services is a great resource for current and past Sun Devils! Career advisors will help you consider your options after graduation and discover the career that is right for you. Career Services can also serve as a great resource for students looking at internships or who would like assistance exploring all of the options available to them at ASU. For more information you can check out our:

Career resources with The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Sample Resumes

A resume is a one to two page marketing tool that highlights your education, skills/qualifications and experience. It is required for most application processes for internships and full-time positions. There are many resume styles and formats to choose from. The key is for it to be easy to skim, consistently formatted from top to bottom, error free and filled with information that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.

What do employers want?

communication	flexibility/adaptability	detail-oriented
teamwork	interpersonal skills	organizational
motivation/initiative	problem solving	self-confidence
analytical	technical	leadership

How do you get them?

traits	volunteer and community service
school projects	internships
personal interests and hobbies	starter jobs
ASU clubs and organizations	study abroad

Ways to start your successful career

Participate

Participate in at least two workshops/webinars offered by Career Services during the year.

Build a supportive team

Build a team of 6-10 people who believe in you and build a team that will cheer you to success.

Study something you love

Get off to a strong start academically

Grades matter!

Find a mentor

Find a mentor in your chosen career field.

Bond with the faculty

The faculty is here for you! Take the time to get to know them.

Go to fairs

Attend the Career Fiesta in September and the Collegiate Job and Internship Fair in February.

Visit your professors

Develop a relationship with your professors to help get future references and recommendations.

Have a skill building experience

Have a skill building experience every year to learn more about careers. You can volunteer, intern, shadow a professional or do a starter job.

Meet with a career advisor

Make sure to meet with a career advisor at least twice each semester.

Study Abroad

Participate in a study abroad program to increase your global knowledge.

Join Clubs

Become a member and assume a leadership role in 1-2 student clubs or organizations.