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Donna Gilmour, Employment SpecialistSJSU Career Center
Job Search Resources
Workshop
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Efective resumes
Career Center Resources
SpartaJobs
Job Fair
GE!D
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• resume is a marketin" tool•
A snapshot of what you have accomplished and can oer the employer
• resume is skills base# summary o$ your e#ucationan# e%periences
• It is not a list of your entire employment and educational background
• resume sho&s relevance to the 'ob an# hi"hli"hts(key &or#s)
• Refer to job description to ensure you are showing all your skills using thewords
*UR*+SE S -+ GE- .+U ! !-ER/EW0
W1- S RESU2E3
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F+R2- 4 Concise an# easy to rea#0
• Keep font simple and consistent
• Avoid excessive underlining, shadowing, italics, borders and colu
• Generally one page - Margins of .5 to ! depending on content
• "rror #ree $ %ouble chec& grammar, spelling and verb tense
• 'ection headings in (A)' and bol#
• *se bulleted points and phrases
EFFEC-/E RESU2ES
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C+!-E!- 4 -ells your story &ith relevance to the opportu
• +ighlights your experience and education
• eects your s&ills and strengths
• "mphasies the actions you performed and your
accomplishments
• (learly demonstrates relevance to employer re/uirements 0 description
EFFEC-/E RESU2ES
s you &rite your resumeconsi#er5
What are the employerre6uirements3
re able to sho& ho& you are6uali7e#3
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Take inventory
2hin& of the s&ills and strengths you possess 3dentify speci4c abilities and accomplishments
Know how to describe your skills *se action words to get your point across eciently and
with impact efer to 1ob descriptions for examples
Know your “soft skills” 6ther s&ills you excel at and that are highly desirable by
employers
*nderstand top traits employers see&
DE!-F.!G .+UR S899S 4 8no& your
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-op : ;ualities5
. (ommunication '&ills7. Analytical '&ills8. 2eamwor& '&ills9. 2echnical '&ills
5. 'trong :or& "thic
National Association of Colleges &mployers ! "#$%
-+* S899S E2*9+.ERS SEE8
Can you express yourself clearly/conc
Can you use critical thinkingskills to solve problems?
Can you work on teams?
o you take initiative? !re youable to lead a pro"ect?
#ow do you use technology toget work done?
-*5 nte"rate these skills into yourresume0
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Revie& 'ob #escriptions :hat are the 1ob re/uirements; :hich speci4c s&ills is the employer see&ing; Are you a good match;
Research employer &ebsites :hat does the employer produce; :hat are their values;
Good 4t for you;
!et&ork *se your networ& to help you identify career paths and 1obs
of interest
2al& to people who wor& in positions, organiations orindustry of interest
Grow your networ& by connecting with professionals on<in&ed3n
RESERC1 < 8no& &hat you are lookin
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C+!-C- !F+$ =ame, address, phone, email
+=JEC-/E - :hat position are you applying for
EDUC-+! $ Academic training in speci4c 4eld
C+URSEW+R8 4 Add pertinent upper divisioncourses
S899S < 2echnical, computer and soft s&ills too
CDE2C *R+JEC-S- Application of speci4c s&ills
E>*ERE!CE - :or&, internship, volunteer
experience
C-/-ES $ <eadership, (lubs, )rofessionalassociations
RESU2E SEC-+!S
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2 @ S*R-!
'an >ose, (A ?5?7@9BC ?79- 0 imaspartanDs1su.edu
9inke#n pro4le - recommendedWebsite?online port$olio < if applicable
$%&'(T!)T T$&*+e sure to have a professional sounding email addressand voicemail message
C+!-C- !F+
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'hort and realistic
statement'peci4es opportunity youare see&ing
May reference what youcan oEer employer
+=JEC-/E
General +b'ective5'ee&ing an engineering internshi
where 3 can utilie my "lectrical"ngineering &nowledge and s&ills
Speci7c +b'ective5Applications "ngineering 3nternshwith Altera utiliing my digital de
experience and "lectrical "ngineeeducation
Speci7c +b'ective5 >oin +itachi Global 'torage 2echnologies as a +ardware "ngi
3ntern leveraging my education apast internship experiences
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Diferent $ormats to hi"hli"ht your #e"ree
=achelor o$ Science, Electrical En"ineerin""xpected May 75
'an >ose 'tate *niversity, 'an >ose, (AG)AF 8.
'an >ose 'tate *niversity, 'an >ose, (A=@S@ in Electrical En"ineerin" $ Ma1or G)A 8.7Anticipated graduationF May 75
Relate# Course&ork $ )ertinent upper division courses# Microwave, 'olid-'tate %evices, %igital 'ignal )rocessing,Analog and %igital "lectronics
23)'F 3nclude your G)AH consider omitting if less than 8. 6mit high school unless obtained special certi4cate or
trainin
EDUC-+!
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2 @ S-UDE!-'an >ose, (A ?5?7
@9BC ?79-imastudentDemail.edu
www.lin&edin.com0in0imastudent
+=JEC-/E 2o 1oin Iloom "nergy as an "lectrical "ngineering 3ntern
EDUC-+!=achelor o$ Science, Electrical En"ineerin" 4 G* A@B"xpected May 7'an >ose 'tate *niversity, 'an >ose, (A
RE9-ED C+URSEW+R8 "lectronic, 6ptical and Magnetic )roperties of 'olids, %igital %esign)rinciples of "lectromagnetic #ields and :aves, (ircuits and'ystems, 'ignal )rocessing, Mechatronics "ngineering @in progressC
S2*9E RESU2E
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CDE2C *R+JEC-Desi"n an# nalysis o$ Di"ital 2ultipliers usin" /erilo" #all 7• %esigned parallel and se/uential multipliers at 2< for various sies•
(hec&ed all signals through wave diagrams that were obtained using automtool
• %eveloped test benches for the multipliers and successfully simulated thedesigns using J('
• 'ynthesied the designs and analyed them for performance and timingvalidation
• esulted in an expected saving of over 7, per /uarter and pro1ect rec
LA! grade
E>*ERE!CE9ean 2anu$acturin" ? Supply Chain ntern 'ummer 7+yper2ech 'ystems, 3rvine, (A• 2ested image processing as part of a team•
(lassi4ed and analyed large datasets collected from various image sensors• ecognied for low error test rate and abilities to wor& well in a team
-EC1!C9 S899S• Desi"n an# /eri7cation5 'tatic 2iming Analysis @'2AC, %esign libraries li&e
S2*9E RESU2E < Continue#
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Sho& your e%perience by hi"hli"htin"5 Nour actions and s&ills youOve learned(ontributions youOve madeesults from your eEorts
nclu#e e%perience $rom5
)aid employment, part-time 1obs, internshipsJolunteer or unpaid wor&(ommunity involvement and activitiesAcademic pro1ects
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E>*ERE!CE
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Integrate your skills and strengths into your academic
project Include pertinent knowledgebased' transferrable and personal skills(se action verbs) focus on your actions and resultsaccomplished
CDE2C *R+JEC-Di"ital Devices < SJSU'pring 75• AnalyedP• 2estedP.• :or&ed eEectively in team of 9 and was lead
presenterP• 3ncreased eciency by 7Q...
CDE2C *R+JEC-S
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E>*ERE!CE
=arista, 'tarbuc&s, 'an >ose, (A >une 77 to pre• )rovide exemplary customer service to deliver prompt service an
/uality beverages• :armly welcome customers and ensure orders are processed tim• (ontribute to a positive team environment and support other wor• Accurately operate cash register and process credit charges• Gain s&ills in understanding /uality, safety and sanitation standa
C-/-ES 7 - 78
Ea"le Scout, Ioy 'cout 2roup R777, 'an >ose, (A• <ived by the principles of the Ioy 'cout 6ath and <aw in daily life• "arned 7 merit badges showing expertise in 4rst aid, 4tness,
emergency response, outdoor and family life activities•
)lanned, developed and demonstrated leadership in communityservice program to help the homeless
-R!SFER=9E S899S
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CDE2C *R+JEC-Desi"n an# nalysis o$ Di"ital 2ultipliers usin" /erilo" #all 7• %esigned parallel and se/uential multipliers at 2< for various sies•
(hec&ed all signals through wave diagrams that were obtained using automtool
• %eveloped test benches for the multipliers and successfully simulated thedesigns using J('
• 'ynthesied the designs and analyed them for performance and timingvalidation
• esulted in an expected saving of over 7, per /uarter and pro1ect rec
LA! grade
E>*ERE!CE9ean 2anu$acturin" ? Supply Chain ntern 'ummer 7+yper2ech 'ystems, 3rvine, (A• 2ested image processing as part of a team•
(lassi4ed and analyed large datasets collected from various image sensors• ecognied for low error test rate and abilities to wor& well in a team
WRDS ? C-/-ES/ice *resi#ent, SJSU Society o$ 2anu$acturin" En"ineers 'ept 7
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ccomplishment statements #emonstrate5• What you #i# rather than 1ust listing duties•
%emonstrate the action and results of what you did
#eally inclu#e speci7c e%ample o$ an action<oriente#,measurable or impact$ul result5
• L3mproved customer satisfaction rate by 5Q!
Are clear, concise an# speci7c on what your actions were and whyou accomplished
• 6&ay to omit some unrelated tas&s
;uestions to as& yourself when writing accomplishment statement. :hat was the challen"e that you faced;
7. :hat actions did you ta&e to solve problem;8. :hat were the results of your actions
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S@-@@R@ pproach• Situation?-ask5 3 wor& at a retail store as a customer
service representative interacting with at least 5 customersdaily
• ction5 3 provide customer service by answering /uestionsand assisting customers with location of products
• Result5 3 receive compliments from customers and havereceived a rating of ?BQ in customer service evaluations
ccomplishment Statement5"Eectively provided /uality customer service to over 5customers daily resulting in ?BQ customer satisfaction ratings.
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=e$ore5 %esigned an online ordering system
$ter5•
(onceptualied, designed, and built an online ordering system tocustomie and order online using >ava, >'), and 6racle i.
• #ollowed agile methodology for software development and created highleEective product.
• 3ncreased eciency by 7Q
=e$ore5 <ed a team of student volunteers
$ter5• ecruited and managed a team of student volunteers.• (oordinated and implemented an organiational wide new student
orientation• eceived highest satisfaction rating from students and parents
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As an Applications "ngineer 3ntern, you have a great opportunity tohelp prepare for your engineering career while in school, utiliingand improving your technical s&ills and experience, as well as your
interpersonal and communication s&ills. 2his 1ob assignment canincludeF
Seviewing and updating #)GA technical collateral and 2<design examplesSAssisting other Applications "ngineers on pro1ects involvinghardware, software tools, and 3) debug, veri4cation, scripting,or supportSGaining &nowledge in technology areas such as #)GA designow, 3), timing analysis, etc.
2he successful candidateTs minimum /uali4cations will includethe followingFS >unior I'""0(" student or e/uivalentS"xperience in digital design conceptsS"x erience with +ardware J+%< Jerilo and 'oftware (
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• +ave a concise format and layout with no typos orgrammatical errors
• +ighlight your accomplishments andachievements
• 'howcase your skills and stren"ths and how theymatch the 'ob re6uirements
• 3nclude information that is relevant to theposition an# company@
• Get you an intervie&0
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<etOs review with a /uiU*hat makes a great resume+
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• (oncise and easy to read• "rror free• 2argeted to a speci4c >ob or 4eld•
elevant s&ills and experience• Accomplishment statements
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=e re"istere# &ith Career Center an# have a SpartaJobsaccount
Watch Job Search Success Webshop 4 : minutes• Gain early bird access from 7-7pm• <earn tips to succeed at fair
Do your home&ork an# have a plan• esearch organiations of interest and positions available
• (reate a targeted list of employers• 3nclude alternate employers if lines are long
=rin" targeted resumes• 6rganie materials in professional case 0 folder to hold your resume
*repare your conversation starters• Know how to introduce yourself and tal& to employers
• Ie relaxed, yet con4dent and concise• )racticeU
*lan &hat to &ear• %ress professionally 0 business casual
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Resume in$o*se virtual resources on (areer (enter website, attend resume wor&shops,view resume videos, meet with (areer (enter advisors for feedbac&
Drop<in 4 Career Center 4 D2 :•#irst-come, 4rst-served•Monday V 2uesday am-7pm•:ednesday F8pm-8F8pm V 2hursday 8pm - 9F8pm
=y ppointment 4 Career Center 4 D2 :•'chedule via 'parta>obs
Drop<in < En"ineerin" Stu#ent Success Center 4 En" A• 2uesday 8-9F8pm
Job nternship 9ab 4 @S@ Computer Center 4 Stu#ent Union• 2hursday F8-7F8pm
9ive Chat virtual help < 2on#ay 4 Fri#ay $rom <:pm 4 CareerCenter &ebsite
/irtual assistance via Donna Gilmour%onna.gilmourDs1su.edu
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