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WHAT IS A RESUME?

• A Summary• A set of accomplishments• 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• Company Websites

“The way the employer wants it”

• Job Posting Boards• 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 categoriesContact InformationObjective (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

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

• E-mail address should be business-like• Avoid information that will soon

expire• 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 biological sciences.

For specific position:To obtain the structural engineer position at

HireMe Inc.

EDUCATION

Michigan Technological University (MTU) Houghton, MI

B.S. Electrical Engineering May 2006

Minor: BusinessGPA 3.1 ORDepartmental GPA 3.3 Overall GPA 2.8

Relevant CoursesOperations Management, Photonics, Global Finance,

Power Systems, Distribution Engineering

PROJECT EXPERIENCES

MTU Senior Design Project: Impact Sound Transmission Sponsored by The Noble Co., Sept ‘05 – Present

• Project Leader • Tested different materials to determine sound

insulation properties while following ASTM standards

• Reduced impact sound transmission through proper material selection

PROJECT EXPERIENCES

MTU Winter Carnival 2004Lambda 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

Kimberly Clark Corporation/Tax DepartmentInternship, Summer 2007 Menasha, WI• Analyzed NOL’s and credit’s affect on reserves• Filed amended and state returns• Analyzed Kimberly Clark’s financial impact in the

Fox Cities• Provided reports to supervisor that were

presented to Tax Director

Listing Your Experience

Topics To Include:– Jobs while you are in school– Both volunteer and paid

experiences – Co-ops/internships– Supervising or training people– Family-owned businesses

Remember to list most recent experience first

COMPUTER SKILLS

Operating systems: Windows (XP,Vista) UNIX

Programming: Java, C++, C, Fortran, Assembly

Software: Mathematica, CADKEY, DATACAD, Matlab, MathCAD, Verilog, UGNX, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Labview, Star Office

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Personally funding 100% of education• Assisted father with electrical work for 13 years• Designed and built driveway at family’s cottage• Built 15 computers from components • 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

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September 9,10, 15,16…………………….. Resume BlitzSeptember 16………………………………..Interview IdolSeptember 21-25………………….Interview Skills WeekSeptember 22…………...Benefits of a Co-op/InternshipSeptember 23………………………………Career Fair PrepSeptember 29………………………..2009 Fall Career FairOctober 7……………………………On-site Company Visit October 14…………Business & Dining Etiquette DinnerOctober 21……………Job Search and Networking Skills