Career Services Write Up: MCLEAPS Internship

So, I'm applying for the MCLEAPS spring internship with the Treasures office! I was going to apply for it back in September, but graduate life has a funny way of weighing you down and the next thing you know the deadline has come and gone. So when I heard they were reposting a few of the positions, I knew it was a sign sent from Odin to apply.

When I glanced at the internship projects for the Treasure's office, I noticed records management was an area of focus.I have experience in records management (and even hold a certificate) working for the National Archives in Washington D.C. and in Seattle. So, naturally this peaked my interested along with policy and procedural research and implementation. While working for the Town of Gilbert, I have become fascinated with policy research and analysis and I wanted to explore this area even further at the Treasure's office.

So, I contacted my adviser to discuss the alignment of the MCLEAPS internship with my career goals, and she agreed this internship would be a wonderful opportunity for my academic and professional career. Then I contacted Maryjo, ASU's Public Affairs Career Specialist, about submitting my resume and letter of interest by the November 24th deadline. Since she helps other interns with the pre-application process with the MCLEAPS internships, she was able to present the necessary information to include in my resume and letter of interest.

 I also had the Assistant of the Town Manager take a look at my resume. He suggested editing my resume to exclude job experience that was no longer applicable to the position I was applying for. Furthermore, he said to refrain from repeating job duties that I've already stated in my resume. So, if I listed researching a public policy under a job description, I don't have to put "researched program procedures", under the same job, because I've already shown I have acquired researching skills. He shared his resume with me and I was absolutely floored! He was able to highlight the most important aspects in his work experience to create a comprehensive picture of all his qualifications and capabilities as strong candidate for a town manager. His cover letter was a well-written narrative that complemented his resume to present his best attributes and work experiences.

With the help of my adviser, Maryjo, and my boss, I was able to submit a  resume and cover letter that highlighted my strengths as a candidate for the MCLEAPS internship. I hope I am selected for an interview, so I have a chance to prove myself even further.