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    Writing Your Resume Theresa M. Garcia SDSU MEP Director Fall 2005 Compilation of Resume Presentations Previously Given by Industry Representatives: HR and Engineers MESA Engineering Program

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    Writing Your Resume

    Theresa M. Garcia
    SDSU MEP Director
    Fall 2005
    Compilation of Resume Presentations previously
    given by industry representatives: HR and engineers
    MESA Engineering Program
    Your resume is a snapshot of youand
    your qualifications.
    It is your opportunity to sell yourself for
    further job consideration.
    It is THE first impression a potential
    employer gets of you
    ..First impressions last
    ..First impressions are hard to change
    Components of Your Resume
    Personal Information

    Objective
    Education
    Experience and/or Skills
    Activities/Honors
    References
    Personal Information
    Indicate your name, address (both home and
    email)and phone numberwhere you may be
    reached.
    ..Only put your email if you use it on a regular basis
    ..Use a professional sounding email address
    ..Not pimpdaddy@yahoo.com
    ..Not hotmama@hotmail.com

    ..\Sample Resume.doc
    Objective
    Rectangle: Click to edit Master text styles
    Second level
    Third level
    Fourth level
    Fifth level
    What type of position are you seeking?
    ..Entry-level vs. Internship; must be on resume
    ..Full-time vs. Part-time; optional on resumeState the type of position you desi
    re in one or two sentences.
    (civil engineering, mechanical engineering, laboratory
    technician, etc.)
    For example if you are seeking an engineer internship, you
    might state, Seeking an electrical engineering internship that
    will enable me to utilize my acquired knowledge while furtheringmy development o
    pportunities.
    ..\Sample
    Resume.doc
    Text Box: Education
    EducationEducation
    Rectangle: Click to edit Master text styles
    Second level
    Third level
    Fourth level
    Fifth level
    List the name and location of the universities,junior colleges, and
    high schoolyou have attended, listing the most recent or current
    first.
    Indicate your degree, major, date of graduation, or anticipated
    date of graduation, and GPA, if over 3.0.
    ..Hint: if your major GPA is higher use it insteadIf you have an advanced degree
    , list it first.
    If you have limited work experience in your field, list some of the
    significant courses taken.
    ..\Sample
    Resume.doc
    Experience and/or Skills
    Rectangle: Click to edit Master text styles
    Second level
    Third level
    Fourth level
    Fifth level
    List work and internship experience
    related to the position desired.
    If you do not have experience related to
    the position desired, list related volunteer
    work and other work or internship
    experience.
    List the most recent employer first, and
    indicate the nameof the employer, the
    cityand statein which they are located,
    dates of employment, position,
    responsibilities and accomplishments.
    If your work experience is unrelated to the
    position desired, be sure to indicate the
    responsibilities that demonstrated skills
    that apply to all jobs. (dependability, cooperation,
    customer service, initiative, teamwork, etc.)
    ..\Sample
    Resume.docList special skills related to the position
    desired that you want to highlight:
    computer operating systems, languages,
    specialized software, etc.
    If you have a variety you may need to
    sub-bullet them:
    ..Software:
    ..Hardware:
    ..Languages:
    If your skills are unrelated to the specific
    position desired, be sure to indicate those
    skills that demonstrate general expertise
    that apply to all jobs. (time-management,
    communication; both oral and written, languages other
    than english, organizational, etc.)
    Activities/Honors
    If you were involved in extra curricular activities or received
    honors in college or high school, list a few of the most
    significant ones.
    ..If you put it down be ready to provide comment
    ..List names of student organizations and other programs you re
    involved in. i.eIEEE, MESA Engineering Program or Maximizing
    Science Potential programs.

    List any scholarships or other honors received.


    ..\Sample
    Resume.doc
    References
    Indicate that references will be provided upon request.
    Develop a list of references of professional people who have
    observed your work, school work, or leadership in clubs or
    associations, who would be willing to talk with potential
    employers about you.(employers, professors, club sponsors, etc.)
    ..Get their permission first

    Your list of references should be complete and ready to go


    when you submit your resume to a company.
    Your separate reference list should indicate the reference s
    name, position, and phone number.
    Sample
    References.doc
    Resume Do s
    Keep the length of your resume to one (preferred) or two (if absolutely
    necessary) pages. Brief and informative.
    Make sure your resume is accurate.
    If you list it be ready to comment on it.
    Provide a good, clear copy of your resume to a potential employer.
    Provide a personalized cover letter, when mailing in unsolicitedor
    solicited resume.
    Have a copy of your transcripts ready to submit.
    Resume DoResume Do s (cont.)s (cont.)
    Check your resume carefully for any spelling or grammatical
    errors -Ask a friend to proofread your resume.
    Always be prepared to answer any questions referring to your
    resume.
    Make sure your list of references is current, especially the phone
    numbers.
    Work toward AEP for inclusion in portfolio and better
    MESAdvantageReport card -..\..\FORMS\Academic Excellence
    Plan -Inclusive Version.docUse resources like software templates, friends, teach
    ers,
    counselors, student organizations, websites:
    ..http://www.resume.com/content/resume/index.htmlBe
    careful-
    some
    sitescharge
    Resume Don t
    Don t exaggerate accomplishments, but don t downplay them
    either.
    Do not Xerox your cover letter and write in new company
    name use a computer so that it looks like an original copy.
    Do not hand write position desired use a computer so that
    your resume looks like an original copy.
    Do not submit transcripts or references with resume until
    requested.
    Resume Don t (cont.)
    Do not include information that might result in discrimination
    i.e., age, race, martial status, religion, etc. However if you are
    a member of a minority student association, etc., you should
    still list your membership.
    Do not include a photograph.
    Do not include salary requirements unless specifically requestedin advertisement
    . If requested, put the most recent salary you
    were receiving for each job you had.
    The End
    Now you are ready for an interview!
    ..\Resumes\
    Resume
    Format.doc
    SUBMIT RESUMES TO
    MEP@KAHUNA.SDSU.EDUBY 10/7/05
    [STREET ADDRESS
    CITY, STATE, ZIP]
    [AREA CODE & PHONE
    EMAIL ADDRESS]

    NAME
    Objective
    Your objective goes here
    Education
    Dates Name of School City, State
    .. Degree/Diploma information
    .. Graduation Date and honors achieved at graduation.

    Relevant Courses
    and/or Skills

    .. MS-Office, PC, MAC


    .. Fluent in English and Spanish

    .. Computer Programming with C++


    .. Differential Equations

    Experience
    Dates Company Name City, State
    Position Title
    .. Duties
    .. Responsibilites
    .. Achievements

    Dates Company Name City, State


    Position Title
    .. Duties
    .. Responsibilites
    .. Achievements

    Dates Company Name City, State


    Position Title
    .. Volunteer work
    .. General skills, dependability, teamwork, etc.

    Activities/Honors
    Extra-curricular activities
    Club memberships
    Community involvement
    Academic honors achieved
    Scholarships earned
    Etc.
    References
    Excellent References available upon request
    Susie Engineer
    123 Paradise Ct.
    San Diego, CA 92123
    (619) 123.4567 (Home) (619) 765.4321 (Cell)
    sengineer@anywhere.org

    OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry level electrical engineering position emphasizing


    electronic/electrical systems

    EDUCATION: San Diego State University


    B.S. Electrical Engineering, expected December 2004

    COURSEWORK: Classes in progress: Modem design, and Analog Integrated Circuit Des
    ign

    Completed classes: Circuit Analysis I/II, Computational and Statistical


    Methods for Electrical Engineers, Fundamentals of Engineering Electronics,
    Electric & Magnetic Fields, Signals and Systems, Analysis and Design of
    Electronic Circuits, Electronic Materials & Devices, Digital Signal
    Processing, Communication Systems

    SKILLS: Working knowledge of Windows 3.1/95/98/NT/2000/XP


    Mentor Graphics, OrCad, Spice, MultiSim, Xilinx, Matlab, Visual C/C++
    WORK
    EXPERIENCE: June-Sept 2004 Summer Internship at North Island Navair under the Se
    rvice Life
    Extension Program (SLEP) Team
    Help construct an Excel database that listed the information of all the
    wires on the C2 plane.
    o The database had information that I had to research such as the
    material properties, connector size, pin layout, tools needed to
    extract and insert the tool to the connector case.

    Verified the main hyperlink database that gave all team members for the
    project an easy assess to the location and appearance to a designated
    reference designator.
    o Compared and redlined errors on the hyperlink and on the master
    copies for the technical documents for the project.
    Quality Control Investigator: redline and correct the tech schematics/
    manuals to insure the plane obeys the Standard regulations for current
    carrying wire.

    ACTIVITIES: President, Associated Engineering Student Council (AESC) 2003-2004


    Vice President, Associated Engineering Student Council (AESC) 2002-2003
    Vice-President, Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (IEEE),
    External Relations, SDSU Chapter 2001-2002
    Head Electrical Engineer, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Team 2001-2002
    Student Representative to Dean's Budget Review Committee 2002-2004

    REFERENCES: Excellent references available upon request


    Text Box: Theresa M. Garcia
    123 Home Avenue, #4
    San Diego, CA 92182
    (619) 555-1234
    tgarcia@mail.sdsu.edu
    SAMPLE

    Susie Engineer
    123 Paradise Ct.
    San Diego, CA 92123
    (619) 123.4567 (Home) (619) 765.4321 (Cell)
    sengineer@anywhere.org

    PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

    Theresa M. Garcia
    Director, MESA Engineering Program
    College of Engineering, SDSU
    5500 Campanile Drive
    San Diego, CA 92182-1303
    (619) 594-5679

    Dr David Johnson
    Dean of Engineering
    College of Engineering, Harvard
    5000 Washington Drive
    Cambridge, MA 05052-1326
    (000) 123-4567

    Dr. Bruce White


    Chairperson, Mechanical Engineering
    College of Engineering, UCSD
    3500 Cove Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92132-1420
    (000) 123-8910

    PERSONAL REFERENCES:

    Brian McKenzie
    Customer Service Manager
    Washington Mutual Bank
    2330 Di Foss Street
    San Diego, CA 92104
    (000) 234-5679

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