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what sort of firm are you going for? need more detail....
something more specific than an investment banking internship? i'm just trying to make it into the best place i can.
hey I was in nearly the same spot last year. You're gonna have a tough time without a strong network / campus recruiting. Your resume isn't bad but the sad fact is the only strong point on your CV is GPA. Some state school kids had internships at boutiques when they were freshman and sophomores, BB at a regional or overseas, etc.
I'm also applying to SA, but if I were reading your resume, I would ding you just because your resume doesn't look "full" enough. Try to fill the entire page, but not with bullshit. I know its hard but it just doesn't "look" good.
hope this helps. Not trying to be a dick at all because I was in your situation last year.
Thanks for the post. I guess I'm not sure what else I could put on there. I've used every line at .75 margins. Do you have any specific suggestions on what I could do?
bump fonts .5 in size, bump tites like work exp, education, 1.5 in font size name in 20 font.
Fix the chronological order of your work experience
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