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Creating Excellent Resumes

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FACT

No matter what degree or what experience you have, you still must be perceived as competent, professional

What is a resume?

Webster’s definition: a summing up; a summary, statement of job applicants education and previous experience

Career definition: an electronic or paper presentation describing why you should receive an interview for a job opening

Document of introduction to an employer

An Excellent Resume Will…

Two Characteristics of People who create excellent resumes

Over time, they have put extensive effort into creating the resume

They seek constructive critiques from qualified people (career services, advisors, professors, recruiters, communication experts, family, professional references)

What makes a resume excellent?

AccurateEmphasis on Education,

AccomplishmentOrganizedEasy to ScanConciseTruthfulJob Appropriate

Types of Resumes

Types of Resumes

ChronologicalEducationListing of JobsMost relevant, recent history firstTraditional

Types of Resumes

Functional (Skills)Cluster experiences under major skill

areasLimited paid work experienceChanging careersNot worked for a whilePresents strengthsMore challenging to write

Types of Resumes

Combination Resume (Creative)Uses elements of both chronological

and functional resumesUsed to improve the clarity or

presentation of a resume

Content

Headings

Anita Jenkins102 Carmichael AvenueBloomington, IN 47401

(812) 332-7077 bjenkins@ivytech.edu

Headings

Annie Schaffer1224 Seventeenth Street

Bloomington, IN 47401(812) 744-4568

annieschaf@gmail.com

Headings

Dan James 103 Adler Rd Bloomington, IN 47401, 330-1010 djames@gmail

Professional Objective

Professional Objective

Tell the employer what you want to do for them

Information should be focused on meeting their needs and solving their problems

Identify two or three: job type, employer / industry, skills and responsibilities you want to perform in this position.

Professional Objective

THIS……….Seeking a

challenging position in design technology utilizing knowledge in AutoCAD, Solid Works, Pro E, CAD / CAM

NOT THIS…A draftsman

position in which I can use my people skills and abilities to advance in a small to mid-sized company with room for growth.

Education

Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, IN December 2014 Pursuing an A.A.S. in Design Technology Bio-Mechanical / Quality Focus GPA: 3.7/4.0 Deans List December 2012

Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, IN May 2014 Associate of Science Degree in Design Technology Transfer into Purdue College of Technology August 2014 Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, Indiana May 2014 AS Degree in Engineering Technology Chancellors List, December 2012; GPA 3.5/4.0

Education

Not Impressive

August 2013 - currently enrolled at Ivy Tech in the Design Technology program. I have a 2.8 grade average and go nights.

Certifications

AutoCAD Certification; 12-13 Attained certified user credential upon completion of Advanced CAD, Design 220 course

Solid WorksCAD / CAMCNC ProgrammingISO / QS International Standards

Related Course Work

Technical GraphicsAdvanced CAD / Solid ModelingLogic, Design, and ProgrammingStaticsKinematics of MachinerySystems Analysis and DesignParametric Solid ModelingCNC Programming

Skills

The purpose:

Provide a summary of the skills you offer to the employer --- that relate to the kind of job you want to do for them.

Example of Skills

Computer Systems: All MS products, AutoCAD, Solid Works, Pro Engineering, SketchIT, Adobe Creative Suite, 3DS Max

Product development and testing, estimation, RF circuit design

Example of Skills

Experience with Engineering Terminology, DFM, test method and process validations (IQ, OQ, and PPQ)

Experience with Design of Experiments and product / process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Summary of Qualifications

Summarize for the employer why you are qualified to do the job you say you want

Specify the reasons why the employer should hire you

ExampleSummary of Qualifications

Familiar with design operating systems

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Exchange Administrator

Experienced in graphic illustrationExperienced in installing and

configuring drafting workstations

Experience

Experience

“Work” or “Professional” Experience are categories indicating paid positions

“Experience” or “Related Experience” are categories indicating either paid or unpaid positions

Experience

Include job title, employer name, city and state, dates of employment.

Description of skills used, learned. Highlight accomplishments of your work.

Emphasize the job title by listing it first – Some prefer to list employer name first

Experience

Emphasize skills versus duties

It is important to present experience as an action-oriented contributor

Prioritize

Example of Experience Descriptions

Assistant Manager, Fastenal Bloomington, IN January 2010 to present

Interfaced (action verb) extensively (descriptor) with contractors (object) troubleshooting problems and generating solutions (end-result).

Example of Experience Descriptions

Front Line Server, McDonald’s Corporation, Bloomington, IN (1/11-1/14)Took orders promptly and accurately (action verb) from customers (object) including counter and drive up (descriptor) keeping orders flowing and providing excellent customer satisfaction (end-result).

Example of Experience Descriptions

MIS Coordinator, HOPE Foundation Bloomington, In (5/13 - present)

Provided (action verb) information management support (object) for all plant users (descriptor) contributing to the highest rate of employee computer use over a two-year period (end-result)

McDermott Construction 2012 to presentConfer with customer to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to construction development

Example of Experience Descriptions

Programmer Associate, ProsLink Technical Company, Inc., Bloomington, IN (1/2010 to present)Monitored and controlled (action verb) computer processing (object) including output queues, printing, and output distribution (descriptor) keeping operations on schedule (end-result).

Activities

Provide an overview of the professional, extracurricular, and community activities that compliment your ability to perform the job

Can be a main section or subsectionPrioritizeEmphasize what you didOther headings may be Interests,

Community Involvement, Civic Engagement, Service, Experiential Learning, Professional Organizations, Presentations, Publications

A Word About Length

As long as it takes to do the jobInformation on resume should be

Relevant, concise, complete, accurate, without errors

Organized, easy to scan Don’t “squeeze” it on No “fluff” Generally 1 page for entry level

References

References

Professional references are people with whom you have some formal relationship such as a professor or boss

Generally 3-6 references are preferredEssential - discuss your job search with

your references.List an individual only if he or she has

agreed to be a positive reference

Reference Examples

Dean Kirk Barnes Technology and Applied Sciences Chair Ivy Tech Community College 200 Daniels Way Bloomington, Indiana 47404

812-330-6050; kbarnes@ivytech.edu

Jane Smith, EE, Engineering Tech SupervisorBloomington Limestone Company109 S. College Ave

Bloomington, Indiana 47401812-337-2626; jsmith@bloomlimestone.com