10 Seconds: What s Your Resume Say? Fall 2012 Presented by: Engineering Career Services

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1 10 Seconds: What s Your Resume Say? Fall 2012 Presented by: Engineering Career Services

2 Agenda Introductions Preparation Elements of an Effective Resume ECS Resources and Services Next Steps

3 The Recruiting Process Process Career planning Resume Career fairs Cover letters Interviews Office visits Offers Negotiation Steps Research industries & companies Determine areas of interest Develop a resume that outlines your accomplishments Update your resume regularly Meet company representatives and learn about available opportunities Develop an elevator pitch to introduce yourself to companies Write cover letters specific to each company or position Emphasize how the elements of your resume apply to the specific company or position Market yourself and your skills and experience Provide employers with evidence that you will add value to their company as an employee Meet a number of employees of the company Determine if the company is a good fit for your career goals and interests Evaluate which offer best fits with your interests and goals Ensure that you have your offer in writing Accept an offer only when you are ready to commit Research the market to determine whether you should negotiate Decline all other offers immediately and professionall y once you have accepted an offer Related ECS Services Career counseling Resume workshop Resume reviews by appointment Walk-in resume reviews Career fair preparation workshop Cover letter workshop Cover letter reviews by appointment Interview workshop Mock interviews Workshop Personal appointments Offer evaluation & negotiation workshop Personal consultation by appointment

4 Preparation Assess your strengths & weaknesses Consider what the companies you are interested in are looking for Identify your transferable skills and experiences Prioritize what you want to include in your resume Remember the purpose of your resume: to get an interview

5 Elements of an Effective Resume Formatting Name & contact information Objective (optional) Education Experience Skills Leadership & activities Other information Write accomplishment resume NOT job description resume

6 Formatting Visual appearance Resume quality paper Limit to one page

7 Objective Sets tone Must be specific TIME + POSITION + INDUSTRY Good example: To obtain a summer 2012 software programming internship with a leading computer software manufacturer. Bad example: Seeking a position that will utilize my computer skills, teamwork, and problem solving ability.

8 Education Study abroad information Certifications or certificates High school information ONLY if freshman One of your strongest assets: top 5 college Field of study & degree Graduation date GPA Related coursework may be applicable

9 Education University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2012 B.S. Electrical Engineering GPA: 3.7/4.0 Focus: Power & Energy Systems Related Coursework: Analog Signal Processing Electronic Circuits Electromechanics Digital Signals Illinois Leadership Certificate, Dec. 2011

10 Experience Most important section Company, title, location, time employed Bullet point your accomplishments and experiences Not limited to employment Separate related and additional if necessary ACTION + ACCOMPLISHMENT + RESULT

11 Experience (job description) RELATED EXPERIENCE ALLSTEEL CO. St.Louis, MO Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2011 Analyzed load distribution and systems strength Presented information Created detailed documentation packages

12 Experience (accomplishment) RELATED EXPERIENCE ALLSTEEL CO. St.Louis, MO Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2011 Analyzed load distribution and systems strength for 22 simulated tests Presented to a sales team of 30+ members to provide information and training on new product line Created detailed documentation packages of industrial rack system in AutoCAD

13 Experience (job description) Olive Garden Naperville, IL Waiter Summer 2010 Related to customers while taking orders, serving food and beverages and bussing Delivered personalized customer service and conveyed knowledge of menu

14 Experience (accomplishment) Olive Garden Naperville, IL Waiter Summer 2010 Awarded Employee of the Month in July for superior customer service Selected by management to cover more tables and more transactions than any other waiter Worked 25 hours a week to help finance college education

15 Skills Computer skills Foreign language skills Special skills NOT leadership, teamwork, communication, etc. Don t bury your most relevant skills SKILLS Computer: Matlab, Mathematica, AutoCAD, C++, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Language: Fluent in Spanish; Intermediate French

16 Leadership & Activities Helps to overcome engineering stereotype Place at the end Does not have to be an officer position Elaborate notable accomplishments, contributions, etc.

17 Leadership & Activities LEADERSHIP Society of Women Engineers, UIUC Urbana, IL Engineering Council Representative Spring 2012 Represented organization in bi-weekly meetings Organized volunteer initiative for 20 members to assist as Career Expo greeters

18 Honors & Awards Similar to leadership & activities Can potentially be combined LEADERSHIP & HONORS President, Physics Society, UIUC, 2011 Present Illinois Leadership Certificate, Dec Sigma Pi Sigma, National Honor Society, 2011 Honeywell Scholar, 2011

19 Other Tips Make the most of limited space Elaborate on your experiences GET INVOLVED and take on a leadership role Participate in on-campus recruiting (career fairs, company presentations, etc.)

20 Upcoming Events Mark Your Calendar! Aug. 30 th : ECS Open House 1:30 3:30pm 3270 DCL Sept. 4 th 7 th Walk-In Resume Reviews 1:30-3:30pm 3270 DCL Sept. 5 th Suit Up Career Fair Success 4:00 5:00pm 1304 Siebel Sept. 6 th Sell Yourself Interview Tips 3:30 4:40pm 1304 Siebel Sept. 11 th & 12 th ECS CAREER FAIR 10am 3:30pm Illini Union Rooms A,B, & C Sept. 17 th 19 th Engineering EXPO 9:00am 4:00pm ARC ** Check Symplicity for the most up-to-date information **

21 ECS Resources & Services Resources & services: Workshops & seminars Job search strategies Career resource center Online resources & databases Career Profiles Employer contacts Career fairs Co-ops & internships Customized services: Career counseling Resume & cover letter reviews Mock interviews Job offer negotiation and evaluation Alumni mentors

22 Next Steps Develop your resume using resume guidelines Consider using the ECS template Schedule a resume review Connect with ECS ECSillinois Engineering Career Services 3270 DCL Monday Friday, 8am-5pm (217) Brandon Grant Graduate Assistant bcgrant2@illinois.edu