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sophomore resume - no work experience, low gpa
 

mpzhang's picture
(Chimp, 15
 
Points)
 on 1/19/12 at 10:09pm

Hi guys, I'm a sophomore applying for summer internships. My gpa's low enough that I'm not listing it on my resume and I don't have any work experience, so I know I'm at a huge disadvantage from the start. I'm probably going to be aiming for a PWM internship this summer but this is the first time I've made a resume/searched for a job so any help is greatly appreciated!

http://www.razume.com/documents/24032

EmploymentSpecialist's picture

Your resume needs some work.

(Chimp, 12
 
Points)
 on 2/14/12 at 5:17pm

Your resume needs some work. Please contact me at [email protected] and I can help walk you through the process of effectively revising your resume and cover letter.

Sincerely,

Vince Des Roches

BTbanker's picture

Since uMich is a major target

IB
 
Points)
 on 2/15/12 at 2:47pm

Since uMich is a major target for investment banks, I would suggest at least trying to land an internship at a boutique in Chicago or NYC. As a sophomore, experience isn't necessarily as important as networking and taking advantage of your OCR. Just try to get that GPA up too man! Good luck.

"A man generally has two reasons for doing anything. One that sounds good, and the real one." - J.P. Morgan

UncleMilty's picture

Unless it's sub-3, you

 
Points)
 on 2/15/12 at 3:50pm

Unless it's sub-3, you probably should list it. Not quite sure if your SATs are good enough to list (2100 is the lower bound cutoff). If you have 1400 or better with M + V, then list that instead.

Consider summer classes to raise your GPA – that is the most important thing you can do.

"When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is."
- Oscar Wilde
"Seriously, psychology is for those with two x chromosomes."
- RagnarDanneskjold

atldaveed's picture

Your resume sucks. Target

(Chimp, 5
 
Points)
 on 9/3/12 at 1:25pm

Your resume sucks. Target your audience. You are marketing a product--you! Similar to how Apple will incite feelings of lust for their products, you need to say only enough to make someone wonder about you. Do you see Apple going on about their products being made in China for the low? Forget that. Coursework don't mean shit if you fail at marketing the product. That requires confidence. State an objective and make yourself the best possible product to satisfy that objective. Don't think Walmart, everything for everyone here; think Neiman Marcus, I fit perfectly. Advertise, advertise, advertise to your target. Make them wonder what they are missing when they wake up in the morning. Once you get a foot in the door, then you can let loose with all those awesome, beneficial skills. Spy on the CEO. See if he is sleeping around. This is war. The last part was a little over the top, but you get the message.

iamamonkeybanker's picture

your resume lacks experience

IB
 
Points)
 on 9/3/12 at 2:24pm

your resume lacks experience and you just dont show through your resume that you want to do finance. More like you want to be a lawyer or do something in public policy.

you put sat scores but not your gpa. Everything is wrong right now about your resume if you wish to do banking.

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