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July 17, 2025

ᰔ ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ Hi girlies!

I’m sooo nervous. I recently shared (like 3 newsletters ago) that I graduated from college in May 2025, and this summer I’m finally starting my big girl job. I officially start this Monday — ughhh I’m nervous but excited!

The good thing is, the company I’ll be working for (which is a big bank) is flying me out to NYC for 3 weeks for training!! I’ll be there — yay! I know other accounting and finance companies like Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and Accenture also fly out interns or early grads to train them in a new city, which I think is so cool and a big plus to look out for.

Right now, I’m in finance and starting my first role at a major bank. While a 9 to 5 isn’t my dream job, I’m genuinely so proud to be starting here — especially with the job market being so tough.

If you’re in a similar situation or currently applying to internships or jobs, I highly encourage you to not only look at companies you love, but also focus on which ones are investing in you — with training, benefits, or relocation. The beginning is often the hardest, so set yourself up where you can learn and grow.

Tbh, my dream company has always been Sephora, but the pay wasn’t great — so I decided to go where I could build a strong foundation first. I know I won’t be in finance forever, but this is a stepping stone I’m proud of, especially as a first-gen grad. 💼✨

Wish me luck for Monday!! And if you're in NYC sometime during those 3 weeks, let’s meet up!

Advice Column 💌

How to Adapt Your Resume for Small Businesses vs Big Companies — for High School & College Students

If you’re applying to internships or jobs this year, one of the best things you can do is adapt your resume depending on where you’re applying. A small local business? A major corporation? A nonprofit? Each of these will look at your application through a different lens. And if you’re a high school or college student, the way you present your experience also matters — especially if you're still building that “traditional” resume.

Here’s what I’ve learned (and what I wish someone had told me sooner):

For Small Businesses & Nonprofits

These are usually tight-knit teams where personality, initiative, and passion matter more than having the perfect experience.

Think of places like:

  •  Flawless by K, Botanical Babe Skincare (small brands that value creativity)

  • Your local café or bakery

  • A lash tech, stylist, or esthetician looking for digital help

  • Nonprofits like GENZ for Change, Sad Girls Club, or She’s the First

What they care about:

  • Do you show initiative, even if you’re new?

  • Can they trust you to represent their mission or brand?

  • Can they count on you to show up and contribute?

If you’re in high school or early college, highlight things like:

  • Projects you started on your own (a club, a passion project, a small shop)

  • Volunteer work or community involvement

  • Soft skills like creativity, communication, and flexibility

✨ Pro tip: Don’t be afraid to show your personality. A small biz might love that you run a dog-walking service or that you made graphics for your school club’s Instagram.

🪸 For Big Companies & Corporations

These orgs usually use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) — software that filters resumes based on format and keywords.

Think of places like:

  • Microsoft, Deloitte, EY, Google, LinkedIn

  •  L’Oréal, Rare Beauty, Estée Lauder, Sephora

  •  Meta, TikTok, Amazon, Salesforce

What they look for:

  • A polished, one-page resume with clear structure

  • Action verbs and job-specific keywords

  • Measurable achievements (“Increased engagement by 30%...”)

  • Tip: Even if you’ve never worked in a big company, highlight leadership, team projects, or analytics from a school club or org. Think: “Designed Canva graphics for club account — grew reach by 400 views/week.

But here’s the catch — not all roles at the same company are the same.

Let’s say you're applying to Sephora:

  • 💄 If you’re applying to a Beauty Advisor position in-store, your resume should focus on customer service, product knowledge, and sales experience. A warm tone and people-first skills will go a long way.

  • 💻 If you’re applying to a Marketing Internship at Sephora HQ, your resume should highlight analytics, branding projects, digital strategy, and relevant coursework. It should feel polished, data-informed, and aligned with Sephora's digital presence.

What About High School Resumes? And Fly-In Programs?

If you’re a high school student — especially a sophomore or junior — having a resume might seem too early, but here’s the truth: It’s one of the most useful tools to have ready.

Scholarships, summer programs, and honors classes may ask what you’ve done outside school — a resume makes it easy to show this.

Programs like Columbia STARS, Tufts Voices, and Dartmouth Bound want to know:

  • What drives you?

  • How do you lead in your community or school?

  • How might you grow at their school?

✨ A resume doesn’t just help you get the job — it helps you see how far you’ve already come.

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✨ We usually don’t promote no-essay scholarships, but I personally spoke with the ScholarshipOwl team and they were really kind. They actually have 4 real winners every month, and students have used the funds for college, food, and even vet school! The $50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship is open now and super easy to apply for — no GPA, no essay, just a quick form.

💸 50 winners in total each month! |$1000 each | 🗓️ Deadline: July 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT
👉 Apply here 

If you're even thinking about applying to scholarships this summer, this is an easy one to try. 💕

No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win a piece of the $50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

Scholarshipsʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ

  • Antibodies-Online Annual University Scholarship

    📅 Deadline: July 20, 2025
    For high school seniors, college, and grad students in Life Sciences. $1,000 scholarship. Requires two short-answer questions and proof of enrollment.

  • Minecraft Scholarship

    📅 Deadline: July 31, 2025
    For U.S. high school or college students (GPA 3.0+) in Computer Science with Minecraft experience. $2,000 award for an essay on Minecraft’s impact.

  • Spirit of Giving Scholarship

    📅 Deadline: July 31, 2025
    Open to high school seniors, college, and grad students. $1,000 essay-based award on kindness, giving, and future service. Proof of enrollment required.

  • TWF Scholar Athlete Scholarship

    📅 Deadline: July 31, 2025
    Grades 5–12 honor students (GPA 3.5+), athletes, and volunteers. Essay and sports highlight video required. Award amount varies. Open to low-income students.

Here are some opportunities for high school and college studentsʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ

If a link doesn’t work or you can’t find it (sometimes companies update their sites),

please reach out to us at [email protected].

💻 REMOTE Opportunities

  • 🪸 NextGen Leaders Lab – Fall 2025
    📅 August–November | 💵 $1,500 stipend
    Remote + campus-based (VA, PA, MI, NC students only)
    Learn how to organize, lead civic action, and grow your leadership toolkit
    Apply by August 1 → lnkd.in/eH4cCX-j

  • 🐚 Anthropic Fall Campus Programs
     Tech: Launch a Builder Club (host AI workshops, hack nights)
    Non-tech: Be a Claude Ambassador (plan events, rep AI safety)
    Remote roles with on-campus activation + mentorship + cute merch
    Apply here → lnkd.in/g9x4qx75

  • 🌊 AI Skills 4 Women (Microsoft x Founderz)
    Free online course on AI, prompt engineering, data, and leadership
    Earn an official Microsoft Achievement Badge
    Over 35,000 women already joined — it’s your turn!
    Enroll now → lnkd.in/drFc_t2r

  • 🐠 Her Campus Media – Fall Editorial Internship
    Remote writing internship focused on mental health, wellness, dating & more
    Great for Gen Z creatives breaking into editorial & digital media
    Apply here → lnkd.in/eWN94d7N

  • Rare Impact is proud to announce that we are launching our next U.S. - based search for our fourth class of Rare Impact College Ambassadors!

    We're bringing together 25 undergraduate and graduate students who are mental health champions in their community.
     
    As a Rare Impact College Ambassador you will receive:
    - Trainings and certification from our global mental health partners
    - Exclusive access to the Rare Impact community network
    - Opportunities to connect with Rare Beauty team members and leaders across the organization
    - Join a national network of passionate mental health advocates
     
    Applications are now open and close on July 18 @ 11:59 PM PT.

    For more information and to apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/g6QEzG6W

🐬 In-Person Opportunity

  • 🌴 Microsoft x ALPFA Convention Networking Event-
    📍Las Vegas | 🗓️ July 27–31
    Meet Microsoft + other top companies at ALPFA
    Submit interest by July 18 → lnkd.in/g9j_2U47
    Tip: Be curious, be kind, and be you — you never know what doors may open

    🐳 Fully Funded Learning & Hackathon Experiences

  • NASA Space Apps Challenge
    October 4–5 | 🌍 Global Hackathon
    Use NASA’s open data to solve real-world space + Earth problems
    No experience needed. All ages welcome.
    Registration opens July 17 → spaceappschallenge.org

  • Columbia University – STARS Fly-In- HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
    📍 New York, NY | 🗓️ Oct 18–20, 2025
    For high school seniors from rural/small-town backgrounds
    Includes NYC cultural events & college workshops — 1 guardian may attend
    🔗 undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/update/stars-fly-in
    Apply by July 21

  • Columbia University – Engineering Preview-HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
    📍 NYC | 🛠️ 3-day, 2-night preview for seniors from underserved & first-gen backgrounds
    Focused on exploring engineering + NYC adventures
    🔗 undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/engineering-preview-columbia
    📅 Fall 2025 | Apply by July 21

  •  Tufts University – Voices Fly-In
    📍 Medford, MA | 🗓️ Oct 19–20, 2025
    For first-gen, low-income, and students of color
    Attend classes, explore campus, join community convos
     admissions.tufts.edu/voices/voices-home
    🎯 Apply by July 21

See You Next Week! ❤️
For the summer, we’ll be sending out our newsletter every week to bring you even more opportunities—especially while programs and deadlines are moving fast!

If you ever have questions about accounting, finance, or anything career-related, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karlamartinezmora

I’m always happy to help 💼✨

Until next week, take care, apply for these amazing programs, and keep chasing your goals

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