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Creating Excellent Resumes adapted from presentation created by Dottie Larson, Career Services Director, retired
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Career Services Contact Hours & Location Katie T. Anderson Ivy Advising Appointment Manager [email protected] Advising Center 812-330-6018 Anytime, as arranged LinkedIn katietanderson Twitter #katietanderson
Services Activities/Resources Advising and Referrals HireIvy Interest Assessment Job Search Presentations Internships & Co-ops Information Sessions Resume & Cover Letter Writing Career Expo, April 2nd, 2015 Interview Preparation Career Services Online
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FACT
No matter what degree or what experience you have, you still must be perceived as competent, professional
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What is a resume?
Webster’s definition: a summing up; a summary, statement of job applicants education and previous experience Career definition: an electronic or paper
presentation describing why you should receive an interview for a job opening Document of introduction to an employer
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An Excellent Resume Will…
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Two Characteristics of People who create excellent resumes
Over time, they have put extensive effort into creating the resume
They seek constructive critiques from qualified people (career services, advisors, professors, recruiters, communication experts, family, professional references)
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What makes a resume excellent?
Accurate Emphasis on Education, Accomplishment Organized Easy to Scan Concise Truthful Job Appropriate
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Types of Resumes
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Types of Resumes
Chronological Education Listing of Jobs Most relevant, recent history first Traditional
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Types of Resumes
Functional (Skills) Cluster experiences under major skill areas Limited paid work experience Changing careers Not worked for a while Presents strengths More challenging to write
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Types of Resumes
Combination Resume (Creative) Uses elements of both chronological and
functional resumes Used to improve the clarity or
presentation of a resume
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Content
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Headings
Annie Schaffer 1224 Seventeenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47401 (812) 744-4568
[email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/
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Headings
Dan James, (812) 330-1010; djames@gmail;
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Professional Objective
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Professional Objective
Tell the employer what you want to do for them
Information should be focused on meeting their needs and solving their problems
Identify two or three: job type, employer / industry, skills and responsibilities you want to perform in this position.
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Professional Objective THIS………. Seeking a challenging
position in design technology utilizing knowledge and talent in AutoCAD, Solidworks, Pro E, CAD / CAM
NOT THIS… A draftsman position
in which I can use my people skills and abilities to advance in a small to mid-sized company with room for growth.
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Education
Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, IN December 2015 Pursuing an A.A.S. in Design Technology Bio-Mechanical / Quality Focus GPA: 3.7/4.0 Deans List December 2014 Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, IN May 2015 Associate of Science Degree in Engineering Technology Transfer into Purdue College of Technology August 2015 Bachelor of Science Degree, Technology Integration Concentration Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, Indiana May 2015 Technical Certificate in Design Technology Chancellors List, December 2014; GPA 3.1/4.0
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Education
Not Appropriate for Featured Section August 2014 - currently enrolled at Ivy
Tech in the Design Technology program. I have a __ grade average and go nights.
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Certifications
AutoCAD Certification; Attained certified user credential upon completion of Advanced CAD, Solid modeling course Solidworks CAD / CAM CNC Programming ISO / QS International Standards
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Related Course Work
Technical Graphics Advanced CAD / Solid
Modeling Logic, Design, and
Programming Statics Kinematics of
Machinery
Systems Analysis and Design
Parametric Solid Modeling
CNC Programming Circuits Analysis Fluid Power Basics Physics
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Skills
The purpose:
Provide a summary of the skills you offer to the employer --- that relate to the kind of job you want to do for them.
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Example of Skills
Computer Systems: All MS products,
AutoCAD, Solidworks, Pro Engineering, SketchIT, Adobe Creative Suite, 3DS Max Product development and testing,
estimation, RF circuit design, underwater sensors and hydrophones, fabrication
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Example of Core Competencies
Experience with Engineering Terminology, DFM, test method and process validations (IQ, OQ, and PPQ) Experience with Design of Experiments
and product / process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Inventor, ORCAD, Coordinate-Measuring
Machine (CMM), Inspection Reports
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Summary of Qualifications
Summarize for the employer why you are qualified to do the job you say you want Specify the reasons why the employer
should hire you
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Example Summary of Qualifications
Familiar with design operating systems Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office,
Exchange Administrator Experienced in graphic illustration Experienced in installing and configuring
drafting workstations
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Experience
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Experience
“Work” or “Professional” Experience are categories indicating paid positions
“Experience” or “Related Experience” are
categories indicating either paid or unpaid positions
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Experience
Include job title, employer name, city (state), dates of employment. Description of skills used, learned.
Highlight accomplishments of your work. Emphasize the job title by listing it first –
Some prefer to list employer name first
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Experience
Emphasize skills versus duties It is important to present experience as
an action-oriented contributor Prioritize
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Example of Experience Descriptions
Assistant Manager, Fastenal Bloomington, IN January 2011 to present
Interfaced (action verb) extensively
(descriptor) with contractors (object) troubleshooting problems and generating solutions (end-result)
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Example of Experience Descriptions
Front Line Server, McDonald’s Corporation, Bloomington, IN (1/11-9/14)
Took orders promptly and accurately (action verb) from customers (object) including counter and drive up (descriptor) keeping orders flowing and providing excellent customer satisfaction (end-result)
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Example of Experience Descriptions
MIS Coordinator, HOPE Foundation Bloomington, In (5/13 - present)
Provided (action verb) information management support (object) for all plant users (descriptor) contributing to the highest rate of employee computer use over a two-year period (end-result)
McDermott Construction 2012 to present
Confer with customer to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to construction development
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Example of Experience Descriptions
Engineering Drafter, IU Cyclotron, Bloomington, IN (2008 to 2014)
Made design improvements (action verb) to the Patient Treatment System (object) utilizing Autodesk Inventor (descriptor) producing Part / Assembly / Exploded Drawings and Bill of Materials (end-result)
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Activities
Provide an overview of the professional, extracurricular, and community activities that compliment your ability to perform the job
Can be a main section or subsection Prioritize Emphasize what you did Other headings may be Interests, Community
Involvement, Civic Engagement, Service, Experiential Learning, Professional Organizations, Presentations, Publications
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A Word About Length
As long as it takes to do the job Information on resume should be Relevant, concise, complete, accurate,
without errors Organized, easy to scan Don’t “squeeze” it on No “fluff” Generally 1 page for entry level
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References
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References
Professional references are people with whom you have some formal relationship such as a professor or boss Generally 3-6 references are preferred Essential - discuss your job search with
your references. List an individual only if he or she has
agreed to be a positive reference
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Reference Examples
Kirk Barnes Professor Dean of Technology and Applied Sciences Ivy Tech Community College 200 Daniels Way Bloomington, Indiana 47404 812-330-6050; [email protected] Jane Smith, EE, Engineering Tech Supervisor Bloomington Limestone Company 109 S. College Ave Bloomington, Indiana 47401 812-337-2626; [email protected] Jane Smith via LinkedIn
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Put your resume on