Transcript Resume Workshop PPT

ECRC
Engineering Career Resource Center
Contact info:
Erin Rook, Program Coordinator ECRC
ECRC ONLINE 1524
([email protected])
https://www.facebook.com/wayne.ECRC
Resumes
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For students, a resume should be 1 page in length.
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Typically, recruiters spend about 6-7 seconds looking at a resume.
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Your resume should highlight your education, skills, projects, experience,
and extracurriculars/honors.
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Your resume is only your ticket to an interview, it doesn’t get you the job!
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Best resume fonts – Helvetica, Calibri, Georgia, Arial, Garamond
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Avoid long sentences, over-complicated design aspects, over-using bullet
points, complicated colors, pictures, subjective language (“great
leadership skills”), salary, references etc.
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Your resume MUST be tailored for each job you apply for.
Contact Info
The first thing on your resume should be your
contact information. This should include:
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Your full name (no nick-names)
Your address (or just City, State)
Your phone number
Your professional e-mail address (avoid Hotmail, AOL, Yahoo)
A unique URL to your Linkedin page
*Putting your contact info in the header saves you space later
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Objective/Professional Summary
Following your contact information will come either an “Objective” or a
“Professional Summary”. It’s up to you which you chose, some recruiters
prefer one over the other.
Objective:
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Typically objective statements are more general.
An objective statement tells an employer what you are looking for, and that is about it.
Sometimes seen as outdated.
Ex: “Seeking an internship in the Biomedical Field.”
Professional Summary:
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Allows you to tell an employer what you can do for them, rather than what you want.
More space to discuss your skills, and build up yourself.
Avoid pronoun usage (No “I am a … “ or “My skills …”)
No more than 40-50 words
Ex: “Knowledgeable Biomedical Engineering graduate student with strong
foundational understanding of engineering principles and design methods seeking an
internship opportunity to enhance my understanding of orthopedic bioengineering.”
Education
As a student, your education should be one of the first sections on your
resume. Most students put their Education section directly below their
Objective/Summary section.
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Begin with your current or most recent schooling first, work backwards in time
(reverse chronological order)
Include:
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Name of institution
City/State, Country
Degree Type (BS, MS, PhD)
Major/Program of Study
GPA *If your GPA is under a 3.0 leave it off your resume. If your GPA is calculated on a different
scale either document it in terms of a USA GPA, or give a point of reference (Ex: 68.09/100%)
Dates attended and/or expected date of graduation
Use bolding to separate words to make it easier to pick up important information. Remain uniform w/
dates
Relevant Coursework
Relevant Coursework sections are optional, but as
students they provide you another area to highlight
your training and skills.
• Read the job posting carefully to see what courses will be more
relevant to the job you are applying for.
Skills
Following your Education section should be a way of highlighting
your skills.
• There is no “right” way to show your skills, but remember to include
technical, computer, and hardware skills if applicable.
• Separate your skills with commas, sectioning, and/or bullet points.
• Pay attention to the job posting you are applying for – if they are
looking for particular skills, and you honestly have those skills, list them
on your resume. *Ordering is important!
Engineering Projects
For students with little to no work experience in the BME/ENG field, showing your
engineering projects is critical to showcase your hands-on abilities.
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Select your top projects, you don’t have room to list every project.
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Title of the project
Course the project was completed
Date completed (Ex: Spring Semester 2015)
Description of the projects key points using action verbs.
Make sure to use numbers – quantify whenever possible.
Include the types of tools, computer/technical programs used, etc.
Work Experience
Once you have started working in the field (even with an internship/co-op) you
will move the Work Experience section closer to the top. For students, Work
Experience can be less important if the jobs held are not related to the field of
study.
• When writing your work experience, follow a matching format to the Education
section (matching dates, similar bolding, etc.)
• Use action words to describe your duties.
– Focus on using numbers
– Try to include any transferrable and/or soft skills relevant to the job you are
applying for.
– Include the types of tools, computer/technical programs used
– *If you are writing about a past job, use past-tense – If you are writing about
a current job, use present-tense!
Honors/Awards/Activities
If you have any Honors, Awards or Activities and have space left on a
one-page resume include this information last.
• Include Name, Dates, Location, etc. of these honors/awards/activities.
• Remain uniform with formatting (similar bolding, dates on same side,
etc.)
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Competitions won/participated in
Publications
Presentations
Dean’s List
Student or professional organizational memberships
Volunteer work (if relevant)
Key Words
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3D Modeling
Acoustic Modeling
Aerodynamics
Allocation
Analog Electronics
Architecture Enhancements
Assembly
Design Assembly
Modification
Bid and Cost Plus Work
Bid Sheets
Bidder Lists
Board of Safety Standards
Buildings
C Programming
C4 Navigation and intelligence
Cable Products
Capital Equipment
Ceramic Capacitors
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Circuitry
Civil Engineering
Commercial Projects
Competitive Analysis
Complex Electromechanical
Systems Component
http://www.calvin.edu/dotAsset/882306ad-7c16-45e7a693-5bcab70b386f.pdf
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Data Collection and
Analysis
Data
Performance
Characteristics
Design and Construction of
RF
Equipment Design
Methodologies
Design Verification
Testing Detailed Models
Development
Environment
Digital Electronics
Documentation
Dynamic Systems
Economical Solution
Efficiency Control
Electrical Analysis
Electrical Design
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Design
Electronic Equipment
Electrostatic
Discharge
Emissions Testing
Engineering Estimates
Engineering
Field Supervision
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Problems
Environmental Regulation
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Fabrication
Methodologies Facilities
Facilities Engineering
Facilities Inspections
Flow Patterns
Fluid Compression
Fluid Mechanics
Fluid Systems
Functional Flows
Functionality
Geological Formation
Global Marketing
Machinery Maintenance
Maintenance Documentation
Management Process
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Problem Resolution
Manufacturing Process
Project Cost
Project Engineering
Project Management
Project Specification
Project Start-Up
Prototypes
pWB
Fabrication
Qualitative Analysis
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance Tests
Quality Control
Quantitative Analysis
Radiation Monitoring
Equipment
Preparing for the Career Fair
Before:
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Evaluate the list of employers attending the fair – Pick the top 3-7 employers you’d like to speak with (if
you have time, speak w/ more)
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Research the companies you are interested in - What are they hiring for? What about the company
draws you to want to work there? What are some key points about the company? What are their company
values/mission?
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Practice a 30 second pitch - Tell them your name, your program, something about your skills, something
about the company that interests you, what positions/departments at that company that you are interested
in, why you are a good fit for that company.
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Prepare 1-3 questions to ask the employer about their company.
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Print several copies of your resume – Make sure you have many copies of your polished resume. If you
can, print your resume on “resume paper”. Keep organized with a nice folder or portfolio.
Elevator Pitch
An elevator pitch is a quick (30-60 seconds) way to sell yourself
and your skills/abilities to a recruiter.
1. Introduction: Introduce yourself, shake hands, hand over your
resume. (Name, Major, Years in School, Graduation date)
2. Objective: Why are you there? What are you looking for
specifically? (Full-time, internship, co-op, etc.)
3. Summary: Summarize your education, experience, key skills,
and research/career interests. (Relevant classes, skills, interest
areas, clubs/orgs, etc.)
4. Why this company?: Why would you like to work for that
employer – what about it appeals to you? (Research is important)
5. Closing Statement: Restate your objective and key interests
and say thank you.
Example Elevator Pitchs
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“Hello. My name is Jonah Smith, it’s very nice to meet you. I will be graduating from UT in May 2010 with a
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a minor in Business. I have gathered a lot of professional
experience in computer sales, and am looking for a job in that field. This past summer, I gained a lot of
valuable sales experience through an internship with Dell, and over the past two years have also been active
in getting my friend’s small computer business off the ground. I’ve researched your company, and I know
that you’ve recently expanded your product line to include wireless communication devices. I’m really
excited by the recent innovations in wireless services, and would love to find out more about what you’re
doing in that area. I’m also very interested in learning about the kinds of training opportunities and entry
level positions you have available to graduating seniors.” – (From http://career.utk.edu/students/career-information-by-college/college-ofengineering/engineering-job-search-websites/engineering-elevator-speech/ )
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“Nice to meet you, I’m Alex Biondo. I’€
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hope to become a computer programmer when I graduate. I’€
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local companies where I worked on several program applications with a project team. I’ve got
experience with C++, Java, and Python. I enjoy developing computer applications for simple
business solutions. The Computer Science Internship position you have listed on your job board
seems like it would be a perfect fit for someone with my skills. I’d like to hear more about the type
of project teams in your organization.” –(From https://career.uoregon.edu/blog/students/2009/11/elevator-speech-30-seconds-interview)
Preparing for the Career Fair
During:
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Arrive early and prepared – You will need to sign in to the fair and create a name tag.
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Dress appropriately – You should dress like you are going to a job interview. (Dress professionally and
modest)
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Approach your top employers and introduce yourself – Shake hands, smile, give your pitch, and
present your resume. If time allows, ask the employer 1-3 questions. Make sure you ask the next steps on
their hiring process.
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Take a business card – This allows you to connect with the recruiter later on, and you can use this
information to connect with them on Linkedin.
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If times allows visit with other employers – Once you’ve visited your top employers, stop by other tables
and learn about other opportunities. Just because it may not be a “big name” company doesn’t mean it’s not
a good opportunity!
Preparing for the Career Fair
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Connect on Linkedin - Make sure to find the recruiters you
connected with on Linkedin. Ask to connect with them - these are very
valuable connections!
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Send a thank you note - If possible send a quick thank you e-mail to
the recruiters you had good conversations with. Remind them of your
name, something you discussed, and how they can reach you.
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Follow up with job postings - Make sure to keep checking the
company’s job sites to see upcoming postings.
Preparing for the Career Fair
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Have a plan
Practice saying your pitch out loud
If time allows, start with a smaller company first to build up your confidence
Take free items sparingly, don’t make it look like you’re just there for free stuff
Smile!
Shake hands
Be polite
Be courteous to your peers, lines are long – be considerate of the line when speaking to
recruiters
Follow-up w/ recruiters after the fair – apply online if applicable
Be enthusiastic!
Selling Yourself as WSU Engineering
Student
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Strong engineering foundation embedded throughout all programs
Traditional engineering principles
Strong focus on design all throughout curriculum
Hands on experiences
Strong research area/undergraduate research
Transferrable skills
Technical and computer applications
Global Perspective
A key educational institution in Michigan, with more than 110 full-time faculty
and 2,650 undergraduate and graduate students
A leader in the practical integration of education and research
A key player in Michigan’s transition from a manufacturing economy to a strong,
effective and diversified high tech global marketplace
One of only 24 U.S. PACE institutions
Home to more than 20 student organizations
A promoter of entrepreneurship among students, faculty and alumni, offering
resources and connections to a vast number of business
incubators http://engineering.wayne.edu/edge.php