looking for a paid stem internship this summer?
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Looking for a paid STEM internship this summer?. Application deadlines are COMING UP!. Your résumé is your friend. It reminds you of what you’ve done, when, where, and documents your various skills It is often a REQUIRED part of your application. So what is a résumé?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Looking for a paid STEM internship this summer?
Application deadlines are COMING UP!
Your résumé is your friend
• It reminds you of what you’ve done, when, where, and documents your various skills
• It is often a REQUIRED part of your application
So what is a résumé?
• Personal summary of your professional history and qualifications
• A résumé (also spelled “resume”) includes anything a person wants to express about:
• Career goals• Education• Experience• Activities• Honors
It is your chance to impress a potential employer in 15 seconds or less
Do you have to be a ?
Do you have to be an ?
Be honest
Be powerful
Be concise
General Guidelines: KISS
• One page in length
• Simple font: Arial or Times New Roman (10-12 pt)
• Simple, clean paper: – Use 8 1/2” x 11” (letter) paper– White, light cream, or gray
Basic Sections
KEY: Keep it positive and to the point. There is flexibility in the structure
Source: http://owl.english.purdue.edu
Contact Information
Include:• Name• Address• Phone numbers• Email address
Robert Wilcox839 King St Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
home: (808) 538-1000 cel: (808) [email protected]
Contact Information
Include:• Name• Address• Phone numbers• Email address
Robert Wilcox839 King St Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
home: (808) 538-1000 cel: (808) [email protected]
Objective Statement (optional)Brief and to the point
Write this first for yourself, so that you know your own career objective.
Then for your resume, modify it to be a concise
statement of what you’re looking to do.
ObjectiveGain experience toward a degree in electrical engineering
Education: reverse chronological = most recent first
Include:• University attended•Major/Minors• GPA (if 3.0 or above)• Date of program completion
EducationKapiolani Community College Fall 2011-presentASNS Life Science Degree, GPA 3.5June 2013 projected graduation date
Experience: reverse chronological
Include: • Educational – summer bridge, etc•Work – peer mentor, etc• Volunteer – Lyon Arboretum unpaid
internship
Be creative with this section by describing and emphasizing your experiences in the most relevant way possible. Highlight TRANSFERABLE skills.
Experience: use ACTION verbs!
Action verbs help highlight your transferable skills and experiences.
Example:– Before: worked at Papa John’s– After: coordinated pizza orders and delivery;
responsible for timely service
See action verb handout
Try it out!
Write down the description for one experience:• Company or organization• Location• Dates• Job title• Description
Experience Kapiolani Community College STEM Program (Honolulu, HI) August 2011- Present Peer Mentor Assisted students ages 16-40 with one-on-one help on assignments in math from algebra to calculus III, physics, and summer research experience (REU) applications.
Activities: KCC Ecology Club member Holy Trinity Church choir member Honolulu Marathon 2013 volunteer
Activities, Honors, Skills
Skills:Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint),
familiar with Matlab, ArcGIS, proficient in C++Lab: PCR, good sterile techniqueField: ecological surveying experience, plant identification skills
Honors: KCC Math and Science Achievement Award (Fall 2012)KCC STEM START-UP Scholarship (Spring 2012)
Reminders
• Ultimate goal is to get an interview• Utilize white space (don’t cram)• Employer will only take 15 seconds to
glance at a résumé
For More Information
• Look at samples and websites online• http://owl.english.purdue.edu
• Ask teachers and staff for help• Find professional mentors in your field and ask them for
feedback
KCC STEM CenterKokio 202
Aurora Kagawa ([email protected])