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Resume Templates and Materials

To compete for the best internships and jobs, FSB Career Development equips students with tools and resources to showcase their talents, gain relevant experience, and position themselves as strong candidates for the best internships and job opportunities available in their respective fields.

Tips and Templates

Resume Tips

Target each resume and cover letter to the specific employer. What skills are listed in the job description? Those skills, such as “analyze” or “create,” should be worked into your resume as long as they accurately reflect your experience.

Great Bullet Points = Action Verb + Context + Result + Quantify

  • Focus your on your Transferable skills and explain your experience.
  • Highlight research projects, case competitions and capstone courses provide valuable skills and experience just as you would a job, using strong action verbs and showing results.

Cover Letters

Cover letters are similar in purpose to resumes: they are designed to inspire interviews and job offers (by way of resume review and interviewing). Each cover letter should address the specific needs of that particular employer.

Career Path Planning

The Miami University Farmer School of Business My Career Path: Steps to Success document is a guided resource designed to help students navigate their professional journey, build essential skills, and achieve career readiness during each academic year at Farmer School of Business.

Letter Templates

A collection of templates tailored to meet various needs, ensuring convenience and efficiency in a multitude of scenarios. Feel free to use these as a starting point and adjust them to suit your specific needs.

Following Up After Meeting with an Employer

Hello [Name of Recruiter],

Thanks again for the opportunity to meet you at the [name/location of career fair] on [date]!


It was great learning about [detail from meeting], and I believe my [relevant, personal experience] would make me a great fit for [Company].

I would love to connect regarding a potential career with [Company] and look forward to hearing from you in the future. Thanks again for your time!

Best,
[Your Name]

Interview Thank You

Take time after you leave an interview to write down a few notes about what was discussed to help write your thank you letter. Send a “Thank You” email 24-48 hours after the interview.

Dear [Interviewer],

Thank you for taking the time to meet with me to discuss the (position title) opportunity with (Company name). It was a pleasure to learn more about the role, especially (an aspect of the role that was intriguing and was discussed), and I am excited to have the chance to join. I do have some other opportunities that I am weighing, though (Company name) is the most interesting to me, and I am hopeful to hear back from you soon.

Thank you again,
[Your Name]

Post Interview Check-In

Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],

I recently interviewed for the position of [Position Title] on [date, time, and location of interview]. It was great to meet with you to discuss the position. Since I have not heard back from your company yet, I am reaching out to see if you have filled the position. If not, do you have an estimated time for the final decision? I'm still very interested in becoming a part of your team.

Please let me know if I can provide additional information. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,
[Your name]

Negotiating an Offer

Dear [Name of Recruiter],

Thank you for the generous internship offer to join [Company], I am very grateful for this opportunity. Though money is far from the only deciding factor in evaluating the offer, as I value the culture and opportunity for learning with [Company], I did have a  rate closer to [amount] as my target for this internship. Is there any room for negotiation in this rate?

I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to working with you!

Kind regards,
[Your Name]

Asking for an Offer Extension

Dear [Name of Recruiter],

Thank you again for the offer to join [Company], I am excited about this opportunity, and where it may lead in the future. Since this is such a big decision, I would like to have the time to discuss this with my family, faculty, and career advisory team here at Miami, so I can commit to this fully with their support and guidance. Is it possible for the acceptance deadline to be extended until (usually 1-2 weeks) to allow me to do this?

Kind regards,
[Your Name]

Declining an Offer

Always be gracious to the employer and thank them for their time. You don’t want to burn any bridges.

Template Examples:

Accepted another offer:

Dear [Name of Hiring Manager],

Thank you very much for offering me the position of [Job Title] with [Company]. I sincerely appreciate the offer and your interest in hiring me. 

After much consideration, I have decided to accept another role that will offer me more opportunities to pursue my interests/grow my skills in [area] and [area].

Again, I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview and the offer. I wish you and [Company] all the best in finding someone suitable for this position.

Kind regards,
[Your Name]

Offer when the role/company isn’t the right fit:

Dear [Name of Hiring Manager],

Thank you for your generous offer to join [Company] as [Job Title]. I sincerely appreciate the offer and your interest in hiring me.

After much deliberation, I will not be accepting the job offer, as it is unfortunately not the right fit for my career goals/interests at this time.

Again, I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview and the offer. I wish you and [Company] all the best in finding someone suitable for this position.

Kind regards,
[Your Name]

Resources:

 

Changing Your Mind About a Job Offer

Renege: to go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract. Reneging is unethical, unprofessional, and jeopardizes the reputation of fellow students and the University. Therefore, the Center for Career Exploration and Success prohibits any student from reneging on an accepted job/internship offer. To renege is to accept a new internship/job offer after already committing to a previous internship/job. 

A student who accepts any offer shall withdraw from the hiring process for any other position. A student who fails to withdraw, continues to solicit another position, or reneges on a previously accepted position may be denied future services from the Career Center and barred from future on-campus recruiting until such time that the Center for Career Exploration & Success, in their discretion, removes such ban. A student that violates this policy shall also be referred to his or her departmental chair(s) for consideration of additional sanctions at the discretion of the department chair(s).

If you are uncertain as to whether you should accept an offer, please seek guidance from a member of the Career Center staff before taking any action.

Center for Career Exploration and Success

Interview Practice Preparation

Interview Practice

  • Practice your responses and Elevator Pitch in front of a mirror. Take notice of your body language, facial expressions, and hand gestures.
  • Schedule a Mock Interview with a career advisor or practice on VMock. Dress for the interview as you would the real thing. Getting familiar with wearing interview attire might help you feel more comfortable.

Preparation 

  • Write down questions you want to ask at the end of the interview and practice asking them out loud in advance.
  • Spend time researching the company to increase your talking points. Find a workplace that works for you.
  • Map your route to the interview location and allow yourself plenty of travel time.
  • Eat a good breakfast or lunch and consider limiting caffeine the day of your interview to avoid jittery nerves. 
  • Interview Prep Worksheet (Google Doc)
  • Interview for Success Workshop
  • Do something you find relaxing. Take a walk, exercise, meditate, listen to music.
  • Try positive self-talk or visualizations, affirmations, or the SuperMan Pose to boost confidence in your interview. 

Additional Miami University Resources 

At the Student Success Center, we’re committed to connecting you to the resources you need to succeed. We’ve assembled this guide to empower you to navigate the offices that can support you during your time at Miami University

The Miami Student Counseling Service provides mental health interventions to assist students in developing and maintaining healthy personal, emotional, and psychological functioning.

Miami's Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-Law Education informs students about law school and the practice of law, and equips those who apply to law school with the tools to succeed in the law school admissions process.

Candid Career Video Resources

Candid Career provides honest career information and career planning help through video. These are real people speaking from the heart about their career experiences.

Check Out Candid Careers

Behavioral Interviews

Interviewing 101

Juggling Job Offers

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