Lesson 4: Presenting yourself

How others see you matters

In a recent class, I (Dr. Lepore) received an email from a student that said: What up gurrrllll? Missed class, update me?

It was sent from a non-college email and I was not quite sure how to answer this. Chances are the student wrote the email quickly, without thinking. Still, it did not present them in a professional way and such a casual message could cause issues in a formal environment like a college classroom or workplace. This is just one example of how you present yourself—you’ll present yourself in every live interaction, message, and writing. So how do you make sure you present yourself well?

Writing email to professors and potential employers

How To Write a Professional Email | For Students, By Students
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMnjShkHCug

Reading: "How to Email faculty" from Stanford University Advising
https://advising.stanford.edu/current-students/advising-student-handbook/email-faculty

Creating a resume and cover letter

The attached documents will guide you through the process of creating your resume and writing a cover letter.

–      CEDC_Cover Letter Sample_1.pdf
https://bbhosted.cuny.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-78379530-dt-content-rid-595453704_1/xid-595453704_1

–      Freshman Resume Sample.pdf
https://bbhosted.cuny.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-78379530-dt-content-rid-595453713_1/xid-595453713_1

–      COVER_LETTER_GUIDE.pdf
https://bbhosted.cuny.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-78379530-dt-content-rid-595453714_1/xid-595453714_1

–      ResumeGuide.pdf
https://bbhosted.cuny.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-78379530-dt-content-rid-595453726_1/xid-595453726_1

Visit  Symplicity at and look at the document library
https://lehman-cuny-csm.symplicity.com/students/ (use your Lehman login)

50+  Key Skills for College Students and Recent Graduates
https://www.livecareer.com/resources/resumes/how-to/write/college-student-skills-strengths

Dressing for success

Kendrick Tries Lehman College Career Closet —YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4csb_-0U1o

Career fair dress for success
https://myrbs.business.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/documents/events/career-fair-dress-for-success-business-professional.pdf
Remember, you can borrow clothing from the career closet or friends and family, and many places offer these types of clothing at a discount (for example, thrift stores often have a wide range of professional clothes available)