General

Category: General

Tyler Donnelly: Immersing in Music and Diversity

Tyler Donnelly ‘27, Major: Musical Arts

Faculty Member: Drum Sets

New York Jazz Academy 

The summer of 2025, Tyler had the incredible opportunity to intern in the heart of New York’s jazz scene at the New York Jazz Academy. As part of the faculty team, he were not only teaching lessons but also performing daily with accomplished musicians. This role allowed Tyler to gain firsthand experience in both instruction and performance, developing his skills while forming valuable connections with faculty and fellow musicians. The experience opened doors to future opportunities and set the foundation for a growing network within the music industry.

But the connections didn’t stop at work. Tyler lived in Jackson Heights, Queens, one of the most diverse neighborhoods, surrounded by people from all over the globe. Despite language barriers, Tyler enjoyed the cultural diversity of the area, learning about different traditions through food, music, and interactions with neighbors. Many of the students at the academy also came from diverse backgrounds, making it a helpful opportunity to practice teaching in a multicultural environment.

This summer was a transformative experience for Tyler, where he grew both as a musician and a person. The challenges he faced in teaching, building the network, and adapting to a culturally rich environment pushed him to grow in ways he never expected. He is already looking forward to returning to New York in the future to continue building on this growth!

This internship was made possible through generous donor funding, which supports students in gaining real-world experience without the stress of balancing summer expenses. Hoping to intern next summer? Schedule an appointment at the Career Center and we can help you! The summer internship funding application will open in early January, after we get back from break. Summer Funding

Here is Nikola: Honing Law Skills through Kids Management 

Nikola Kuzmanovic ’26, Major In Psychology 

Camp Counselor 

Camp Jorn, YMCA Camp for Kids 

I would like to introduce you to Nikola Kuzmanovic ’26, a psychology major who had an amazing experience as a (position) at Camp Jorn, which is a YMCA camp for kids around 11-16 year olds. Though Nikola plans to be a lawyer after Lawrence, which is totally not correlated with being a camp guide or manager, she explains that she has extracted meaningful skills that are generally beneficial in Law school. Aside from the high-energy, community-driven atmosphere that prioritized mentorship, teamwork, and accountability, people at the camp emphasized communication, inventiveness, and inclusivity, which are core values needed in law school. 

Most importantly, she learnt various skills needed to be a better representative of future clients, such as tackling problems under pressure while being a trustworthy advocate for the betterment of the people under her care and leading with empathy. Inclusion is an essential part of law school and being a lawyer overall. Nikola explains that she got to work with diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds and was part of a scholarship program that allowed individuals from lower-class families to be at the camp. This experience broadened her communication and inclusivity skills, which will be very impactful in her career. 

This internship was made possible through generous donor funding, which supports students in gaining real-world experience without the stress of balancing summer expenses. Hoping to intern next summer? Schedule an appointment at the Career Center, and we can help you! The summer internship funding application will open in early January, after we get back from break. Learn more about funding for internships. 

Dennis Boakye ’26 is a senior with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Mathematics. He is also a co-president of the Neurolawrence Club and the Synthetic Biology Club, and the treasurer for the American Medical Student Association (AMSA, Lawrence Chapter) and the Black Student Union (BSU). Dennis is the current career peer educator for the Health and Medicinal Professions (HMP) and the Physical and Natural Sciences (PHN) career communities at Lawrence University. Connect with Dennis on LinkedIn.

Kaitlin: Overcoming Challenges and Finding New Paths

Kaitlin Buelow ‘26, Majors: German, English Literature

Government Relations Intern

Bread for the World

Kaitlin spent her summer interning at Bread for the World in Washington, D.C., where she encountered both professional and personal challenges. As a newcomer to the world of D.C. advocacy, Kaitlin initially felt disconnected due to her different background from her co-workers and supervisors. Despite the diversity around her, she struggled to find common ground in casual conversations with coworkers. However, when she connected with regional advocacy leaders Florence French and Nicole Schmidt, Kaitlin found a shared passion for fighting hunger that helped her build meaningful relationships.

While working at the D.C. office, Kaitlin began to reflect on her own future and her desire to make an impact. She recognized that being in D.C. wasn’t the only way to help make positive change in the world, nor the place where she’d be most effective in doing so. Instead, she decided to focus on the tangible, local effects of policy on communities like hers back home. This realization led her to pursue Education courses in her final year at Lawrence and work toward her teaching license.

Despite shifting her focus, Kaitlin’s time at Bread for the World was transformative. She improved her writing skills, with a piece published in Bread’s Institute Insights, and worked on her professional communication abilities. Whether working independently or as part of a team, Kaitlin learned to adapt, reconnect after miscommunications, and persevere through challenges. Kaitlin mentioned “My experience at Bread has not simply opened doors to me, but given me the tools to open them for myself.” 

This internship was made possible through generous donor funding, which supports students in gaining real-world experience without the stress of balancing summer expenses. Hoping to intern next summer? Schedule an appointment at the Career Center and we can help you! The summer internship funding application will open in early January, after we get back from break.

Economics and Business Analytics double major and a Data Science minor at Lawrence University as well as an Event Coordinator at Pan Asian Organization and Social Media Manager at LU Data Science Club. Connect with Nadika in LinkedIn

Jack Murdoch ’27: From Corporate Partnerships to Coaching Dreams 

Jack Murdoch ’27 Major: Business Analytics, Minor: Economics 

Corporate Partnerships Intern 

Rhode Island FC 

Jack Murdoch ’27: From Corporate Partnerships to Coaching Dreams 

Jack, a business major and soccer enthusiast, spent his summer as a corporate partnerships intern at Rhode Island FC (RIFC). During his time at RIFC, he was responsible for managing partner promotions on game days and creating mid-season recaps for 67 different corporate partners. His work also included developing a partnership playbook and contributing to the execution of promotional events that highlighted RIFC’s value to its partners. These experiences helped Jack polish his communication and presentation skills, also gaining a real-life insight into the business side of soccer. 

Jack enjoyed his time at RIFC as a corporate partnership intern, and confirmed that his true passion lies closer to the “playing side” of the sport. This internship helped him realize that he wants to pursue a career in coaching and youth development, capitalizing on his experience as an athlete and his motivation to support the next generation of players. Jack is looking forward to continuing his professional networking journey and looking for opportunities within the soccer industry for coaching and player development. 

This internship was made possible through generous donor funding, which supports students in gaining real-world experience without the stress of balancing summer expenses. Hoping to intern next summer? Schedule an appointment at the Career Center and we can help you! The summer internship funding application will open in early January, after we get back from break. Learn more about funding for internships. 

Computer Science major and Data Science & Mathematics minor at Lawrence University, and the President of the Lawrence University Data Science Club. Connect with Sabin on LinkedIn

Meet Inaya: Standing for Immigrant Rights and Gaining Legal Exposure

Inaya Rivera ’28 Majors: Government and Philosophy 

Legal Intern 

Safe Passage Project 

Meet Inaya: Standing for Immigrant Rights and Gaining Legal Exposure 

Inaya Rivera ’28, a Government and Philosophy major, spent her summer as an intern at Safe Passage Project, a non-profit devoted to providing legal support for immigrants and refugee children. During her time at Safe Passage, she dedicated herself for immigration law – helping immigrants with legal forms, visa applications, and serving as a translator for Spanish-speaking people. There, she understood the importance of clear communication and compassion in legal advocacy, handling her cases with care and precision. 

Inaya’s work at Safe Passage was not limited to paperwork. She also experienced firsthand insights into the emotional challenges of immigration hearings, getting the chance to sit in on live court sessions and collaborate with attorneys to prepare clients for their day in court. These experiences gave her a firsthand, practical understanding of the legal system, which polished her ability to handle complex, sensitive situations with professionalism during the internship and for the future. Through this internship, Inaya not only strengthened her legal skills but also found her growing passion for justice, reinforcing her commitment to a career in law and human rights.  

This internship was made possible through generous donor funding, which supports students in gaining real-world experience without the stress of balancing summer expenses. Hoping to intern next summer? Schedule an appointment at the Career Center, and we can help you! The summer internship funding application will open in early January, after we get back from break. Learn more about funding for internships. 

Computer Science major and Data Science & Mathematics minor at Lawrence University, and the President of the Lawrence University Data Science Club. Connect with Sabin on LinkedIn

USAJOBS Resume Best Practices (October 2025)


Per the new Federal Merit Hiring Plan, all federal resumes are not to exceed two pages as of October 2025. USAJOBS has created a technical solution that will limit resumes to two pages when submitting applications or using the USAJOBS resume builder. Below are some best practices when navigating these changes and rewriting the federal resume.

Content:
• Prioritize recent work experience that is most relevant to the duties and qualifications listed on the job announcement. “Recent experience” and “relevant experience” are not the same thing. De-prioritize or remove non-relevant and outdated work experience.
• Align any work experience on the resume to qualifications listed on the job announcement.
• Use plain language that is understood by HR specialists and hiring managers. When you apply for a job, an HR Specialist will most likely review your resume first to determine whether you are qualified for the job.
• Use language that is results focused and includes numbers and metrics to quantify your work.
• You can include volunteer work, internships, and other non-paid work; these will still count towards your total years of experience.
• Ask yourself: Can the HR professional reading this, who may not have direct experience in my field, understand my experience in 10-15 seconds?

Formatting:
• USAJOBS recommends using at a minimum of .5 margins, 10-pt size font for main content and 14-pt size for headings.
• Use a font that is easy to read, such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
• Uploading a PDF resume is the best practice to maintain formatting and the number of pages, but many file types are accepted.

Make your resume searchable:
• Recruiters may contact people in their database to apply for jobs not posted on USAJOBS or only available at career fairs.
• Resumes can only be searchable for 18 months, and only 1 resume at a time can be searchable.
• Only 1–2-page resumes will be searchable; all resumes that were previously searchable expired in September 2025, so USAJOBS users will need to go back and update the searchable resume.

To learn more about the changes to federal resumes and other hiring considerations in the federal government, USAJOBS and OPM on LinkedIn.