The document provides tips and guidelines for creating an effective resume. It defines a resume as a summary of one's accomplishments and qualifications that is used to obtain interviews. The document outlines the key components of a resume, including contact information, objective, education, experiences, skills, and accomplishments. It emphasizes highlighting evidence of skills employers are looking for, such as communication, problem solving, and teamwork. Specific resume writing tips encourage keeping the resume to one page, using bullet points and powerful verbs, and ensuring it is formatted professionally.

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4. WHAT IS A RESUME? Webster’s defines resume as : “ A SUMMARY” “ A SET OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS”

5. WHAT IS A RESUME? 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

6. Submitting Resumes NACElink At Job Fairs The way the employer wants to receive it Job Posting Boards Company Websites Electronically (e-mail) U.S. Mail With Cover Letters

7. Employers look for SKILLS and EXPERIENCES Co-op / Internships Communication Skills Problem solving Computer/Technical Skills Teamwork Leadership Motivation/Initiative Projects/Accomplishments Confidence Write your resume to show EVIDENCE of these!!

8. How do I create a resume? Consider the following categories Objective (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)

9. CONTACT INFORMATION Make it easy for recruiter to find you Include name, permanent and/or school address, telephone number, e-mail address Avoid information that is about to expire E-mail address should be civil, business-like URL of personal webpage may be included, if only professional information and images

10. OBJECTIVE For 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 mechanical engineering. For specific position: To obtain the structural engineer position at HireMe Inc.

11. EDUCATION Michigan Technological University (MTU) Houghton, MI B.S. Electrical Engineering May 2006 Minor: Business GPA 3.1 OR Departmental GPA 3.3 Overall GPA 2.8 Relevant Courses Operations Management, Photonics, Global Finance, Power Systems, Distribution Engineering

12. PROJECT EXPERIENCES MTU Winter Carnival 2004 9/03-2/04 Lambda 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

13. WORK EXPERIENCES Independent Contractor Lotsa, WI Electrician Assistant 1994-present Installed electric service Designed circuits from blueprints Wired outlets, lights, switches, hot water heater

14. 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 AVOID the obvious, go for IMPACT Remember to list most recent experience first

15. COMPUTER SKILLS Operating systems: Windows (98, XP) UNIX Programming: Java, C++, C, Fortran, Assembly Software: Mathematica, CADKEY, DATACAD, Matlab, MathCAD, Verilog, UGNX, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Labview, Star Office

16. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Assisted father with electrical work for past 13 years Hockey Team Assistant Captain Senior Year MTU Leadership Scholarship Independently restoring a 1976 CJ5 Jeep

17. 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

18. 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

19. OTHER RESOURCES career.mtu.edu quintcareers.com jobweb.com GOOGLE: How to write a resume and cover letter

20. Career Center 2008 Fall Events September 3…………………………Senior Meeting September 9………………………….Career Center Resources September 10………………………..Extreme Makeover Resume September 10, 11, 15, & 16 ……….MUB Resume Facelift September 17-19……………………Resume ReNew September 17………………………..Interview Idol September 23………………………..Benefits of a Co-op September 22-26……………………Interview Skills Week September 30………………………..Landing That Dream Job October 7……………………………..Career Day October 15……………………………Negotiating Future Offers