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CV Workshop

Presenter’s nameDate/Venue

IMechE careers workshop

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University course

University and graduation year

Relevant work experience

Current job role

Currently company

About me!


Writing an effective CV

The Do’s and Don’ts of covering letters

The benefits of Associate membership

Routes to gaining Professional Registration

Content


Two main types of application

WrittenApplication forms Covering letter

VerbalTelephone interviews Introductions or networking

Both may require a CV to be presented during the process of application.

Applications


A CV is a sales document - you are the product! A CV must convince an employer that they are making an investment, which is likely to lead to enhanced business.

The investment can be either the appointment itself or simply the time given to interview you.

What is a CV?


Think of your CV as your first interview; you rely on it to do your talking for you.

- 2 sided document (maximum length) - 12 font, white paper, no gimmicks.

Basic Details – Name, Contact Details, Qualifications, Employment History.

Personal Qualities - Initiative, Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Commercial Acumen, etc.

Professional - Memberships e.g. IMechE or Training.

Your CV- 1


Your CV- 2

Principal job functions a brief description of what each past job role entailed

Specific Achievements broken down asSituation -> Action ->ResultProblem ->Timescale ->Benefit

Key attributes linked to achievements may includeSelf MotivationCommunication SkillsInitiativeTeam building/ WorkLeadership


CV Structure

Page OneName and contact details.Education - most recent first e.g. Degree, A-levels. Professional memberships or training e.g. IMechE

Associate, Project Management course, etc.

Page TwoFor each previous job: dates of employment, position in

the company, main responsibilities.Key achievements: Situation - Action - BenefitsOutside interests: hobbies, sport, clubs, etc.

References: where necessary/appropriate, give two most recent employers if possible.


CV Summary

Think of it as your first interview

It’s a sales brochure for you

Comprehensive, detailed and clear

Bullet points instead of long text

Stress your achievements – be truthful

Check grammar & spelling!


A very powerful tool

The only opportunity of introducing yourself formally short of the interview itself

Provides the link between the company’s need and your direct experience, qualities and ambitions.

One side of A4 maximum

Indicate where you saw the advert you are responding to.

Refer to the position for which you are applying and state your suitability for the role.

Covering Letters - 1


Explain why you are applyingDemonstrate what you have to offer e.g. relevant work experience, skills, knowledge and personal qualitiesMake it clear how you fit this particular job

Indicate that you can supply any further information required and your availability for interview

Positive, upbeat closing - “I look forward to hearing from you in the near future”

Yours sincerely (if addressed to a named person)

Yours faithfully (if the letter is addressed to Sir or Madam) – avoid if possible.

Covering Letters - 2


You are being judged every time you either speak or write to prospective employers or agents working on their behalf.

Be concise, clear and friendly in your communication style. Pay close attention to details, grammar, spelling.

Preparation is key

Useful resources:University Careers Service Engineering Opportunities: www.engopps.com www.prospects.ac.uk Recruitment Directories

Covering Letter Summary


Companies are looking for professional engineering management for the future

IMechE membership demonstrates you are actively doing something about your own development

Attend local events, network, ask intelligent questions, understand what Professional Registration mean for your career and to your prospective employers.

Institution Membership


Chartered Engineer (MEng)Incorporated Engineer (BEng)

Shows employers that you’ve reached a benchmark standard of professional competency.

Internationally recognised and sought after.

Acquired though a combination of Academic Qualifications and Professional Development (work experience).

Professional Development can be monitored through Professional Development Record (www.pd-how2.org) or IMechE MPDS.

Professional Registration


Monitored Professional Development Scheme

An accredited professional development programme which many UK companies actively promote

The eMPDS scheme has a consistently high success rate; 93% of people on eMPDS go on to become professionally registered.

Professional Registration 2


Use your membership!

Go along to local events, network with professionals, ask an intelligent question, get yourself noticed.

Get relevant work experience.

Make sure you understand Professional Registration.

Visit: www.imeche.org/students to stay up to date.

Upgrade to Associate after graduation.

Questions


If you are in your final year and are not currently receiving the monthly Affiliate newsletter via email, then you are not an IMechE Affiliate or need to update your contact details.

Make sure you are an Affiliate by joining now or update your details as soon as you can; membership is free. Contact [email protected]

After Graduation you can upgrade to Associate Member and use the post nominal ‘AMIMechE’ after your name.

IMechE will contact you when you graduate with all the information you need to upgrade.

IMechE Membership

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