It seems like on my never ending quest to make this large campus small I am always doing applications for one club position or another. I’m supposed to be involved to get the most out of my Penn State experience, right? I love getting involved, I’m happiest when my planner is jam packed with meetings and activities. In getting involved, I’ve done my share of resumes and question and answer applications.
While completing these applications I’ve learned to be a more skillful rhetor in order to make myself sound as amazing and competitive as possible.
Some tips:
Details, Details, Details
People will remember a more detailed sentence over a bland general statement. In order to be the most memorable candidate details are of the upmost importance when constructing answers to questions on an application. Confidence is Key
You’ve done a lot of great things in your life; don’t be afraid to admit it. While you don’t want to come off as overzealous, you also don’t need to down play your achievements. Don’t leave out extracurricular activities because they seem unimportant. Every little thing counts. Be confident in what you’ve done and word your answers so your pride shows.Strong Language
As young rhetors we’ve focused on this one in class. The point of an application is to show off yourself intelligence, and if you use simple language and sentence structure, astuteness isn’t going to come across. Anyone remembering one of the many conversations we’ve had on choosing strong verbs? Hopefully these tips can aid the rest of you on your journey to Penn State involvement.
Good application -- strong writing/speaking skills are essential in so many areas.
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This is going to be so helpful when I make my own resume! The fact that you have to jam all your accomplishments and your activities in a condensed form is not only hard but intimidating--we're preparing for the real world! Great job!
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