The document provides tips and guidelines for creating a strong resume, including what information to include, how to format it, and dos and don'ts. It recommends including contact information, education history with GPA and courses, project experiences, work history listing most recent first, skills, and accomplishments. The resume should be one page for undergraduates and use bullet points and powerful verbs to highlight skills and experiences employers are looking for.

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6. 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

7. 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

8. 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!!

9. How do I create a resume? Consider the following categories Contact Information 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)

10. 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

11. 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 biological sciences. For specific position: To obtain the structural engineer position at HireMe Inc.

12. 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

13. PROJECT EXPERIENCES MTU Senior Design Project: Impact Sound Transmission S ponsored by The Noble Co. , Sept ‘05 – Present Project Leader Test ed different materials to determine sound insulation properties while following ASTM standards Reduce d impact sound transmission through proper material selection

14. PROJECT EXPERIENCES MTU Winter Carnival 2004 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

15. WORK EXPERIENCES Kimberly Clark Corporation/Tax Department Internship, 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

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

22. Fall 2009 Seminar Series –Develop your future September 9,10, 15,16…………………….. Resume Blitz September 16………………………………..Interview Idol September 21-25………………….Interview Skills Week September 22…………...Benefits of a Co-op/Internship September 23………………………………Career Fair Prep September 29………………………..2009 Fall Career Fair October 7……………………………On-site Company Visit October 14…………Business & Dining Etiquette Dinner October 21……………Job Search and Networking Skills