1. Choose to use your
Career Services
resources…
Julie Way
Career Advisor
UN 1000
November 2010

2. CAREER SERVICES
PARTNERS

3. CAREER SERVICES
PARTNERS

4. The Resume

5. Create and Outstanding and
Effective Resume
• The first and perhaps the most vital step in preparing
yourself for a successful job search is to create a
powerful resume that will open doors and generate
interviews.
• You’ll want a powerfully effective and attractive
resume because:
“On average, most recruiters spend about 30
seconds scanning a resume and cover letter
before sending it to the “yes” or “no” pile.”

6. Top Ten Skills Companies
are Looking for in YOU!
1. Co-Op/Internship/Project Experience
2. Communication Skills (both written and oral)
3. Strong Work Ethic
4. Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills
5. Computer and Technical Skills
6. Motivation and Initiative
7. Problem Solving/Analytical/Ingenuity
8. Flexibility/Adaptability
9. Accomplishments/Achievements
10. Confidence in your own character and skill set

7. Evidence
 Use your resume to provide
evidence of those skills companies
are looking for.
 Provide detailed examples.
 If you don’t have many of those
skills, start developing them NOW!

8. First things first…
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

9. How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categories…
Objective
Education
Co-Op/Internship Experience
Project Experience
Research Experience
Computer/Technical Skills
Leadership Experience
Volunteer Work
Accomplishments
Honors/Awards
Work History

10. How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categories…
Objective - what you want to do, who you
want to work for
Examples:
To obtain a full-time position within the field of
Business and Accounting
To obtain a full-time position with Caterpillar

11. How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categories…
Education - schools, locations, degrees, dates,
GPAs
Examples:
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
BS Degree Expected May
2010
Minor: Spanish
Concentration:
Focus:
GPA: 3.85
Pleasantville High School Pleasantville, MI
AP Coursework: English, Calculus, Physics, Basketweaving
2009
University of Barcelona Barcelona, Spain
Spanish Language Studies Fall 2009

12. How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categories…
Experiential Education
Co-Op, Internship, Enterprise, Senior Design, Coursework, Extra-Curricular
Example Formats:
Company Location
Title (IT Analyst Co-Op, Manufacturing Intern, Accounting Intern) Date
 Action
 Action
 Action
 Action
SAE Enterprise
Project:
Objective:
 Worked on a team of 6
 Action
 Action
 Action
Results: Earned first place in International SAE Competition, 2009

13. How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categories…
Work Experiences - paid, unpaid, volunteer
Examples:
Applebee’s Houghton, MI and Grandville, MI
Waitress 2006 - Present
• Marketed new menu items, developing sales skills
• Successfully interacted and communicated with diverse customer base
• Developed team work and team business system skills
Strohl Farms Escanaba, MI
Part-time Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance June 2005 – Present
• Skid Loader • Tractor • TMR • Field/Harvesting Equipment
Camp Counselor Flat Rock, MI
Band Camp Woodwinds Instructor Summer 2009
Dunham’s Bellville, MI
Sales Associate Summer 2009

14. How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categories…
Skills - Computer, Technical, Language
Computer:
Operating Systems
Programming Languages
Networking
Software
Technical:
Asphalt Testing
Soil Borings
Operating large equipment: skid, tractor, backhoe, paver, harvester
CNC and Manual Lathe
Welding
GPS
GIS
Laboratory:
Microscope
Slide prep
Titration

15. How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categories…
Leadership
Project Leadership Experience
U2Explore Enterprise
Project Manager
 Led a team of 5
 Scheduled and executed meetings with team members
 Developed task schedules, timelines, and deadlines
 Assigned tasks according to team member strengths, skills, and abilities
 Motivated high performance and adherence to timelines
 Liaison with advisor
 Coordinated and edited project technical report and oral presentation made to professional
corporate
 and academic audience
ABC Fraternity
 President
 Vice President
 Membership Chair

16. How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categories…
Accomplishments - don’t be shy
 Scholarships
 Awards
 Honors
 Certifications
 4-H
 Honor Society
 Boy Scouts
 Athletic Teams
 Missions
 Church Youth Group
 Martial Arts
 Aviation
 Entrepreneurial Experience

17. How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categories…
Miscellaneous
Michigan Technological University Varsity Football Team
4 year Letter Winner
• 2-semester daily practice commitment
• Balanced 3 hour daily practice and bi-weekly game travel with full-class schedule
• Studied, learned, and executed numerous systems
• Learned and practiced troubleshooting and problem solving techniques in high stress, real-time competition
environment
• Developed teamwork, communication skills, time management/prioritizing skills, competitive
character, highly disciplined work ethic, and performance excellence
United States Air Force Oklahoma City, OK
• Airborne Computer Display Maintenance Technician 1990 – 1994
• Successfully completed electronics and specific system training
• Successfully completed survival and prisoner of war training, including
• land navigation and water survival
• Operated early warning radar and communication computer and
• data processing for E-3 AWACS
• Troubleshot, reconfigured, and repaired aging system mid-mission
• Worked successfully within diverse team to accomplish missions

18. REFERENCES
This will be a separate page
No less than 3 and no more than 5
Match references with work experience if possible
REFERENCES
Name
Title
Department
Company/University/Organization
Address
Address
Phone
email

19. MISCELLANEOUS
 Ensure it’s typo free!!!
 Perfect spelling and grammar mechanics
 Ask professional acquaintances to proof it for
style and comprehension
 Invest in some heavy resume paper and
envelopes
 Add an interesting and engaging cover letter

20. Your Career Development

21. It’s NEVER too early…
For YOUR Career Development
Why? Because professionally, academically,
and personally developing, and gaining
hands-on corporate and industry
experience are the most important things
you can do NOW that will help you get the
job of your dreams later

22. Research Shows…
That students who use their Career Services
are more successful at finding an
internship, co-op, or full-time position
and…. are far more successful at landing the
job of their dreams

23. Career Services Professionals
 Provide one-on-one help with all your career
development needs:
 Choosing your optimal career – MyPlan
 Guidance for co-curricular participation
 Resume and cover letter writing
 Interview coaching and practicing
 Career Fair Preparation
 Job Search Strategies including our new on-line
recruiting software - NACElink
 On-campus interview scheduling
 Offer negotiation and benefits evaluation
 Business etiquette advice

24. Career Services as a
valuable resource…
Visit Career Services physically for an easy,
friendly, valuable one-on-one Career
Development appointment.
Attend our large event seminars
Visit Career Services electronically for valuable, up
to date information:
Pay close attention to:
 www.career.mtu.edu
 Career Services emails
 NACElink

25. Connect with companies who want YOU…
with YOUR recruiting software NACElink
This software will help you manage and publish your
resume, search job postings, and connect with hundreds
of employers from around the world.
Upload your new or updated resume to NACElink soon!
Go to www.career.mtu.edu

26. A lot to think about…
It’s never too early to start thinking about
and planning for your future.
You’re not alone…we’re here to help you.
Choose to use your Career Center
Resources.

27. Visit Career Services
Harold Meese Center
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Call ahead for an appointment - 487-2313
Check out our website – www.career.mtu.edu