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Creating Excellent
Resumes
Career Services
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Katie T. Anderson
[email protected]
812-330-6018
Appointment Manager
Advising Center
Anytime, as arranged
Services
Activities/Resources
Advising and Referrals
Interest Assessment
Experiential Learning: internships & co-ops
Resume & Cover Letter Writing
Interview Preparation
JobZone
Job Search Presentations
College Transfer
Career Expo, April 3rd 2014
Career Services Online
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?
Accurate
Emphasis on Education, Accomplishment
Organized
Easy to Scan
Concise
Truthful
Job Appropriate
Types of Resumes
Types of Resumes
Chronological
Education
Listing of Jobs
Most relevant, recent history first
Traditional
Types of Resumes
Functional (Skills)
Cluster experiences under major skill areas
Limited paid work experience
Changing careers
Not worked for a while
Presents strengths
More challenging to write
Types of Resumes
Combination Resume (Creative)
Uses elements of both chronological and
functional resumes
Used to improve the clarity or
presentation of a resume
Content
Headings
Anita Jenkins
102 Carmichael Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 332-7077
[email protected]
Headings
Annie Schaffer
1224 Seventeenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 744-4568
[email protected]
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……….
NOT THIS…
Seeking a challenging A draftsman position
position in design
in which I can use my
technology utilizing
people skills and
knowledge in AutoCAD, abilities to advance in
Solid Works, Pro E,
a small to mid-sized
CAD / CAM
company with room
for growth.
Education
Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, IN
Pursuing an A.A.S. in Design Technology
Bio-Mechanical / Quality Focus
GPA: 3.7/4.0 Deans List December 2012
December 2014
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
AS Degree in Engineering Technology
Chancellors List, December 2012; GPA 3.5/4.0
May 2014
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 Works
CAD / CAM
CNC Programming
ISO / QS International Standards
Related Course Work
Technical Graphics
Advanced CAD / Solid Modeling
Logic, Design, and Programming
Statics
Kinematics of Machinery
Systems Analysis and Design
Parametric Solid Modeling
CNC 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
Example
Summary of Qualifications
Familiar with design operating systems
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office,
Exchange Administrator
Experienced in graphic illustration
Experienced 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 twoyear period (end-result)
McDermott Construction 2012 to present
Confer 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 subsection
Prioritize
Emphasize what you did
Other 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 job
Information 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 preferred
Essential - 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; [email protected]
Jane Smith, EE, Engineering Tech Supervisor
Bloomington Limestone Company
109 S. College Ave
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
812-337-2626; [email protected]