Julie WayCareer Advisor

Michigan Tech Career Services…◦ We’re on your team◦ We talk to companies and recruiters◦ We educate ourselves◦ We educate, mentor, and guide students◦ We plan and organize 2 valuable career fairs◦ We host numerous recruiters for interviews

almost daily◦ We strive to help as many students as possible

attain their dream job during and after their education experience

Provides numerous campus-wide services:

Educational Seminars Job Search Resumes Interviews Plant trip visits Career Fair Prep Networking

Business and Dining Etiquette Dinners

Interview Skills Week

Resume Blitz MUB - Fall and Spring Semester Residence Halls - Spring Semester Interview Skills Week

Provides one on one help with all your career development needs: “My Plan” A personal assessment tool Resume and cover letter writing Interview coaching and practicing Job Search Strategies including our on-line recruiting

software – NACElink Career Fair Prep On-campus interview scheduling Offer negotiation and benefits evaluation Business etiquette advice Networking Skills

The first and perhaps the most vital step in preparing yourself for a successful job search is to create a powerful resume that will open doors and generate interviews.

And you’ll want a powerfully effective and

attractive resume because:

 “On average, most recruiters spend about 30 seconds scanning a resume and cover letter before sending it to the “yes” or “no” pile.”

Employers are looking for people with these Top 10 Employers are looking for people with these Top 10 skills skills

and experiences: and experiences:

Co-op and/or Internship Experience Teamwork and interpersonal skills Communication skills (both written and oral) Leadership experience Strong work ethic Computer Skills & Technical skills Motivation & Initiative (can you think outside the box?) Problem solving/Analytical skills Flexibility/adaptability Accomplishments/Achievements Confidence

Your resume must provide EVIDENCE that you possess

many of these skills

Use your resume to provide evidence of the skills companies are looking for.

Provide detailed examples.

If you don’t have many of those skills, start developing them NOW!

Make it easy for recruiter to find you

Include name, permanent and/or school address, telephone number, e-mail address

Avoid information that is about to expire

E-mail address should be business-like

URL of personal webpage may be included, if only professional information and images

Consider the following topic headings/categories:

Objective - what you want to do, who you want to work for

Education - schools, locations, degrees, dates, GPAs

Co-Op and/or Internship Experience – who you worked for and what you did

Project Experiences - Enterprise, Senior Design, Coursework, Extra-Curricular

Leadership Experience - project manager, campus involvement, university athletics

Work Experience - paid, unpaid, volunteer

Skills - Computer, Technical, Language

Accomplishments - don’t be shy

Activities – Hobbies, personal interests, music , (Broomball)

Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI

MBA Expected May 2011

BS Mechanical Engineering 2009

Minor:Concentration: Focus:GPA 3.1

Caterpillar, Inc. Peoria, IL

Manufacturing Co-op Engineer 2008 Researched Designed Processed Fabricated Tested Identified Programmed Assembled Repaired Upgraded

Michigan Tech University and Portage Hospital

Project: Joint Venture – Recycling and Waste Collection Efficiency ProjectObjective: Save hospital money through recycling program and streamlined waste collection processes. Move hospital towards “green” resource

management Coordinated 5 on-campus, multi-disciplined teams in terms of background

information, planning and development, designing innovative processes and resources, implementation plans, and recommendations

Met with hospital stakeholders to determine current waste management processes, potential resources and goals

Analyzed and evaluated current workings and identified gaps and inefficiencies

Designed new processes for pre-determined collection and routing Designed innovative collection cart that would increase efficiency and

capacity Wrote 40+ page technical report detailing planning, findings, analysis,

designs, recommendations, and implementation plans Performed professional oral presentation to hospital executive board,

stakeholders, and academic audience

Scholarships Awards Honors Certifications 4-H Honor Society Boy Scouts Athletic Teams Missions Church Youth Group Martial Arts Aviation Entrepreneurial Experience

Operating systems: Windows (98, XP) UNIXProgramming: Java, C++, C, Fortran,

AssemblySoftware: Mathematica, CADKEY, DATACAD,

Matlab, MathCAD, Verilog, UGNX, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Labview, Star Office

ABC Electrical Company Anytown, MI

Electrician Assistant Summers 2006, 2007 Installed electric service Designed circuits from blueprints Wired outlets, lights, switches, hot water heater

Country Diner Anytown, MIChief Cook and Bottle Washer

Summer 2005

 

Gather a list of references, no more than 5 and no less than 3. These references should be people

who know your work and your character and will speak highly of you when asked. Matching your references with past employers or professors is ideal. Then list them as below on a separate page from your resume. Bring your reference page to your interviews, so that you’re prepared

whenasked for them. REFERENCES  NameTitleDepartmentCompany/University/OrganizationAddressAddressEmailPhone   

Do a careful reading and observation of your web presence.

Ensure your public or social web space is a positive reflection of you.◦ What you think is cute and funny, may be interpreted in a completely different way by your audience.

Or…seriously consider removing any personal social networking websites at this time.

Is the first question an interviewer asks in the vast majority of times… Develop and memorize a 60 second infomercial. This is where you set the tone for the interview.

Make the next half hour a pleasant one for your interviewer by smiling, and being confident and enthusiastic.

Tell STORIES about your academic, professional, and personal background.

Be unique and funny if you can.

Be sure to ask intelligent, informed questions of your interviewer. This shows you know their company and you’re making an educated decision to work for them.

Some Sample Questions: Ask about a specific project you know the company is working

on. What is the company’s biggest challenge at this time. Where would the company like to be in 5 years? Ask your interviewer about his position and work history with

the company. Ask about professional development opportunities Ask about advancement opportunities

Finally – Don’t forget to send an immediate THANK YOU letter. This is appreciated and expected!

The single most important qualification on your resume

Invaluable experiential education for students

Important recruiting tool for employers About 85% of Co-op students receive a

full-time job offer from the company they co-op for

The 2011 Spring Career Fair is February 22

Hundreds of companies travel to Houghton to entice, meet, and interview you!

They’ll all be in one place – The SDC

They offer casual, informal pre and post Career Fair informational sessions

Check out our website for who’s coming

Then…

Identify 5 – 10 target companies

Do your homework! Research the company in order to determine what they’re doing and how you’ll benefit them

Practice that 60 second “infomercial”

Let them SEE that you’re serious: Suit Tie Dress shirt Good shoes Impeccably groomed

 

This software will help you manage and publish your resume, search job postings, and connect with hundreds of employers from around the world.

Upload your new or renewed resume to NACElink soon!

Go to www.career.mtu.edu

Located in the Harold Meese Center on Houghton Avenue

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm

Call for an appointment - 487-2313

Check out our website – www.career.mtu.edu