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Better Than BookSmart

Undergraduate Edition

About the Book

There are tons of opportunities in college to help students stand apart, but which ones should you choose? How will those opportunities guide you in the right direction? And how can you be sure to identify opportunities as they present themselves? This book is graet for first-generation students or student growing up in difficult environments.

These are great tips and personal experiences from recent graduates themselves! These are the questions on every success-minded college student’s mind. Better Than BookSmart is a resource designed to guide you through the maze. This conversational, straightforward book includes tips, techniques, and interviews with successful students. Better Than BookSmart helps identify, create, and take advantage of a multitude of opportunities that can help students stand above the crowd and be seen as great employment prospects. 

About the Editor

Raza Padhani
Raza Padhani

Raza Padhani is the author of Better Than BookSmart. Raza enjoys playing handball and beach volleyball. Originally from New York City, Raza graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area

Table of Contents

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1: EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS

GET INVOLVED

GENERAL PROFESSIONALISM

STUDY ABROAD

SPORTS

INVOLVEMENT WITHIN YOUR MAJOR

INVOLVEMENT OUTSIDE OF YOUR MAJOR

VOLUNTEER

SHADOWING AND RESEARCH

TEACHING ASSISTANT

INTERNSHIP

DIVERSITY EXPERIENCES

RETREATS

POST UNDERGRADUATE TESTING

MARKETING YOURSELF

NETWORKING

Opportunities through School Networks

Department Participation

Information Sessions

Name Tags

LinkedIn

SECTION 2: PAPERWORK

PREPARING TO JOB SHOP

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

RESUME

Formatting

Name and Header

Objective

Education

Body

Suggestions

Recommendations

TRANSCRIPT

REFERENCES

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

THE CLOUD

SECTION 3: THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PREP

Job Search Preparation

Social Media

Press Release and Email Subscriptions

Stock Value Research

INTERVIEW ATTIRE

GENTLEMEN

LADIES

ETIQUETTE

IN THE WAITING ROOM

COMMUNICATIONS

KEEPING YOUR COOL

AT THE TABLE

THE INTERVIEW

What to Take

Timing

Interview

Your Questions

Thank You

SECTION 4: AT THE BUZZER

NEGOTIATIONS

GRADUATE SCHOOL DECISIONS

FINAL THOUGHTS

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