After identifying several businesses that match her interest…

After identifying several businesses that match her interests, Megan formulated a résumé and cover letter tailored specifically to each one. She identified the person responsible for hiring in each company and addressed her cover letter to that individual. Megan went to the college website for job seeking information from the Career Center. This site had examples of cover letters applicable to various situations. 

Megan knew that other than her lab and externship experience…

Megan knew that other than her lab and externship experience, she didn’t have any experience in the field. However, she knew she had several transferable skills and abilities that would convince the employer she was the right person for the job. She wrote down the skills she considered important to the employer and then thought of examples from her history which would demonstrate she had these abilities. Megan visited the quintcareers.com website again for examples.