ACHIEVEMENT STATEMENT EXAMPLES FOR

POLITICAL SCIENCE STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

·        As an advocate and coordinator for Witness/Victim programs, assisted over 40 individuals in understanding their rights and entitlements

·        Conducted background research for grant-funded project on voting practices that was later used in informational brochure

·        Created student team to assist local youth in understanding electoral process, culminating in a mock election which demonstrated students’ knowledge

·        Was only one of 30 students selected to participate in a hands-on summer internship at  State Attorney’s Office

·        Compiled election data and completed reports regarding voter preferences for local political candidate, aiding in his re-election

·        Wrote letter on campus volunteerism that was subsequently used in a published piece by an accomplished university instructor

·        As prison reform activist, was actively involved in writing legislation which lead to an approved bill improving prison conditions

·        Organized and recruited over 50 participants for ‘Students Against Drunk Driving’ campus fundraising campaign, raising in excess of $15,000

·        Active participant in ‘Get Out and Vote Campaign’ on campus, resulting in a 40% increase in the number of student voters from previous election

·        Researched and wrote grant proposal for nonprofit organization, resulting in the awarding of funds to improve facility

·        Was chosen among several candidates to intern at Project Vote Smart, providing voters with in-depth information on candidates, enabling them to make informed voting decisions

·        As Volunteer Coordinator for local political candidate, recruited 35% more volunteers than predecessor

Sources:  Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads; Great Jobs for Political Science Majors