extreme makeover - resume edition
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Tips on what companies look for and how to make your skills stand out.TRANSCRIPT
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Resume Writing Tips
Make your resume stand out!
My Resume!
WHAT IS A RESUME?
Webster’s defines
resume as :
“A SUMMARY”
“A SET OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS”
WHAT IS A RESUME?
• Your “ticket” to an interview
• A resource for filling out applications
• Evidence of what you have done
• A conversation starter
• Different for the college grad vs. someone with years of experience
Submitting Resumes
• NACElink
• At Job Fairs
• The way the employer wants to receive it
• Job Posting Boards
• Company Websites
• Electronically (e-mail)
• U.S. Mail
• With Cover Letters
Employers look for SKILLS and EXPERIENCES
Co-op / InternshipsCommunication SkillsProblem solvingComputer/Technical SkillsTeamworkLeadershipMotivation/InitiativeProjects/AccomplishmentsConfidence
Write your resume to show EVIDENCE of these!!
How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categoriesObjective (what you want to do)
Education (schools, locations, degree, dates, GPA, relevant courses)
Project Experiences (Enterprise, Senior Design, coursework, hobbies)
Work Experiences (paid, unpaid, volunteer)
Skills (Computer, Technical, Language)
Accomplishments (don’t be shy)
CONTACT INFORMATION
• 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 civil, business-like
• URL of personal webpage may be included, if only professional information and images
OBJECTIVEFor job fairs:
To obtain a full time position in the field of Electrical Engineering
To obtain an internship or a co-op to further my experience and utilize my knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering.
For specific position:
To obtain the structural engineer position at HireMe Inc.
EDUCATION
Michigan Technological University (MTU) Houghton, MIB.S. Electrical Engineering May 2006Minor: BusinessGPA 3.1 ORDepartmental GPA 3.3 Overall GPA 2.8
Relevant CoursesOperations Management, Photonics, Global Finance, Power
Systems, Distribution Engineering
PROJECT EXPERIENCESMTU Winter Carnival 2004 9/03-
2/04
Lambda Chi Alpha 2004 Snow Statue Chair• Oversaw the design and construction of a 25 ft tall
snow statue of the Eiffel Tower• Performed stress tests and structural truss
analysis for individual ice beams• Created gantt charts and logistical timelines for
building of the statue• Managed multiple design teams of 4 to 5 people
WORK EXPERIENCES
Independent Contractor Lotsa, WI Electrician Assistant 1994-present
• Installed electric service
• Designed circuits from blueprints • Wired outlets, lights, switches, hot water heater
Listing Your ExperienceTopics To Include:
– Jobs while you are in school– Both volunteer and paid experiences – Co-ops/internships– Supervising or training people– Family-owned businesses – AVOID the obvious, go for IMPACT
Remember to list most recent experience first
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating systems: Windows (98, XP) UNIX
Programming: Java, C++, C, Fortran, Assembly
Software: Mathematica, CADKEY, DATACAD, Matlab, MathCAD, Verilog, UGNX, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Labview, Star Office
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Assisted father with electrical work for past 13 years• Hockey Team Assistant Captain Senior Year• MTU Leadership Scholarship • Independently restoring a 1976 CJ5 Jeep
TEN RESUME DO’S
• Make sure it looks professional• Use standard sized, white/light tint paper• Print on only one side• Try to keep it to one page (undergrad)• Format well and have white space• Use bullets and powerful verbs• Keep it positive• Be honest, but don’t undersell yourself• Use the vocabulary (keywords) of your field• Keep your contact information current
TEN RESUME DON’TS
• Exaggerate• Have misspelled words or names• Include photograph, marital status, sex, age• Handwrite changes or additions• Make it too crowded with no white space• Send it without a cover letter• Have unexplained abbreviations• Use personal pronouns• Use fonts smaller than 10 pt.• Use a template-they’re tougher to alter
OTHER RESOURCES
career.mtu.edu
quintcareers.com
jobweb.com
GOOGLE: How to write a resume and cover letter
Career Center 2008 Fall Events
• September 3…………………………Senior Meeting• September 9………………………….Career Center Resources• September 10………………………..Extreme Makeover Resume• September 10, 11, 15, & 16 ……….MUB Resume Facelift• September 17-19……………………Resume ReNew• September 17………………………..Interview Idol• September 23………………………..Benefits of a Co-op• September 22-26……………………Interview Skills Week• September 30………………………..Landing That Dream Job• October 7……………………………..Career Day• October 15……………………………Negotiating Future Offers