Int’l Internship & Volunteer Network, Inc. "Enriched Career Experiences Abroad"   Statement of Purpose Guidelines     Statement of Purpose letters should…   ·         include a heading with your full name, mailing address and e-mail address on each page.   ·         be addressed to the Int’l Internship & Volunteer Network.   ·       be written in English (note: candidates interested in select placements may be required to submit a Statement of Purpose in English and the language of the host country, respectively.)   ·       be limited to no more than two (2) pages in length.   ·       be submitted via e-mail to MichelleAnderson@IIVNUSA.com, in Microsoft Word format.   ·       accompany participants Resume or Curriculum Vitae, also submitted in English, in the template format below, which includes a passport size photo embedded on the top right of the Resume/CV.  This will be presented to host employers so please ensure it is a headshot, in professional business attire, hair pulled away from your face, and be sure to smile!  (Candidates interested in select placements may be requested to provide a Resume/CV in English and the language of the host country, respectively.)    ·         be submitted along with a Program Application; www.IIVNetwork.com/programapplication.html and Resume/CV in the preferred Microsoft Word format.   The following points should be included in applicants Statement of Purpose Letter:   Introduce yourself.  Note your educational achievements and/or background. Describe your professional achievements.  Type(s) of Program interested in (Internship, Volunteer or Pre-Med). Reasons for participating in an IIVN Internship or Volunteer program. Expectations from the program. Future professional career goals & personal aspirations. Where do you see yourself one (1) year from now?   Where do you see yourself five (5) years from now? The top 3 Countries that you are interested in visiting, in order of 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices.  Start and End Dates desired for program participation.  Any time off requested during the program dates.  Type & size of Host Employer/Association desired for placement.  Personal & Professional Experience (paid & unpaid). What personal and professional skills have you acquired in your past experience that would be useful to your host employer/association? What new skills do you hope to acquire during your program? Personal & professional characteristics which would be of interest to prospective Host Employers/Associations. Type of position/work/activity/project interested in (be as specific as possible). How would you describe your perfect Internship or Volunteer Program? (please be as specific and realistic as possible.) What aspects of the work place are of prime importance to you? What type of work atmosphere do you prefer (relaxed, competitive, conservative, etc..).  Do you prefer a business suit atmosphere to one that is more casual? Foreign Language skills (reading, writing and speaking). Ability to adapt in an inter-cultural environment. Additional information you would like IIVN and the host employer to know. Program Application Return to Home Page   ~ ~ ~

CURRICULUM VITAE   PERSONAL DETAILS            -           CLAUDIA MARTINEZ   Residential Address:                     123 Dreamland Street, 45987 Moema BRAZIL Mobile:                                       +555 666 777 Date of Birth:                              1  April 1980 Nationality:                                 Brazilian   CAREER OBJECTIVE   To expand skills and experience within the marketing department of an international sports events company or association   EDUCATION HISTORY   May 2006 – Current            University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo BRAZIL http//:www.fe.usp.br Masters in International Marketing Expected graduation: Oct 2007   Jan 2002 – Nov 2005          University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo BRAZIL Bachelor of Business in Sports Management   May 1999 – Feb 2001          Augusto Laranja High School, Sao Paulo BRAZIL                                       High School Certificate equivalent                                         WORK EXPERIENCE   Jan 2006 – Current                       Jun 2006 – Sep 2006 MOEMA MARKETING, Sao Paulo BRAZIL http://www.moemamkt.com.br  Marketing Trainee – Casual (weekends and holidays)   Responsibilities and achievements: Developed marketing and promotional material for sporting events Coordinated in-house events for the annual Moema Sports Marketing Fair including audio visual, entertainment, programming, food and beverage and staffing requirements Attended Regional Conference ‘Sports Marketing in Brazil 2007’ Increased readership of the Summer Edition of Moema Sports Magazine by 10% through promotional campaigns . THE ART OF MARKETING, Sao Paulo BRAZIL http://www.artofmarketing.com  Internship – 12 weeks full-time   Responsibilities and achievements: Assisted in the preparation of copywriting including press releases, radio and newspaper advertisements Conducted market research into client demographics Coordinated in-house internal marketing promotions such as ‘Employee of the Month’ selection Updated content of The Art of Marketing website Assisted Marketing Manager with general sales and marketing administration tasks                 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & RECOGNIzED ACHIEVEMENTS   2006                      Selected as President of University Recreation and Sports Representative Council 2005/2007               Commendation for Academic Excellence – Head of Sports Marketing, SP University 2000 – 2006            Captained Flora Seju Tennis Team 2005                      1st place in the Flora Seju Regional Volleyball Championships 2003 – 2006            Chaired the Sao Paolo Sports Ball Coordination Committee 2003 – 2007            Volunteer – Fundraising for Amnesty International and the 40 Hour Famine   OTHER SKILLS AND CERTIFICATES   Computer Skills: Microsoft XP applications (Word, Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) – Advanced Microsoft Office Document Imaging and Scanning - Advanced Acrobat Reader 6.0 – Intermediate Fidelio Front Office Systems 6.02 – Beginner   Language Skills: Portuguese - Native Tongue) French - Basic (reading and writing skills)   Other: St John’s Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate - 2007     PERSONAL COMPETENCIES   Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to set deadlines Excellent oral and written correspondence with an exceptional attention to detail Highly organised with a creative flair for project work Enthusiastic self-starter who contributes well to the team   INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES   Tennis, volleyball, surfing, pottery, graphic design   REFEREES   Mr Juan Maciel Events Manager Moema Marketing 13 Sejuado Road Moema 38280 Sao Paulo BRAZIL Ph:   +555 111 999 Fax: +555 111 998 Email: juanmaciel@moemamktg.br Ms Izabela Monteiro Marketing Manager The Art of Marketing 98 Bonita Way Moema 38280 Sao Paulo BRAZIL Ph: + 555 222 333 Fax: +555 222 334 Email: izabelam@artofmarketing.com Return to Top Program Application Return to Home Page