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Resume Cafe
October 2015
Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation
&
UW Student TAPPI
Introduction
Contact
Michael A. Roberts
Executive Director
Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation
University of Washington
6 Anderson Hall
(206) 543-7554
Agenda
• Your Resume
• Cover Letter
• Resources
• The Interview
Where do BSE graduates work?
BSE Graduates
Pulp and paper
manufacturers (41%)
84 graduates over past 5 years
Suppliers to industry
(20%)
Consulting
(13%)
Graduate
school
(5%) Others
(21%)
Your Resume
• Who will get the resume? • Is it aligned with the recipients needs?
• How will it be delivered?
• What do you want to achieve? • An interview?
• Networking?
• Do you need to “sell” BSE? • ABET accredited
• Process engineering core
Your Resume
• Clear, concise
• Shows strengths, unique skills
• Sets an expectation
• Medium vs. message
• Cut and paste
• Fresh eyes for review
• References
• Resources
Dana Smith 444 NE Overlook Dr. Apartment #2 360-555-xxxx Seattle, WA 981xx [email protected] Career Objective: -To secure an (internship, full time) position utilizing my skills in process engineering, bioresource science and technical problem solving. Strengths: -Self-starter who accepts and welcomes responsibility -Adept in Microsoft Office Suite -Comfortable in industrial environments Education: -Excellent High School, 2006-2010 – Graduated with honors. Three years varsity soccer -Technical Community College, 2010-2013 – Received an Associate's in Science degree (3,26 GPA) with additional study in business and Spanish. -University of Washington, 2013-current – Currently enrolled in Bioresource Science and Engineering (3.43 GPA). Expected graduation in June 2016. Work Experience: -Homecooking Restaurant 1515 East Southwest Blvd. Seattle, WA 98xxx The Homecooking Restaurant provides full lunch and dinner menus, as well as a bar and private catering services. My duties included bus-boy, server and prep-cook. As prep-cook I trained new employees to assist with kitchen duties. -Franklin Construction Issaquah, WA 98xxx Franklin Construction provides turnkey construction for residential and light commercial projects. My duties included general labor, materials delivery and framing assistance. -Specialty Chemical Co. PO Box 1234 Camas, WA 98xxx Specialty Chemical Co. provides unique chemical additives to the pulp and paper industry designed to improve machine performance through superior formation and first pass retention. My duties included inventory management, trial design and execution and presentation of project results to mill staff. References: Furnished upon request.
Anthony Smith
Xxx NE yyy St, Homeville, WA, 98zzz
Tel: (206) 555-5555
E mail: [email protected]
Objective:
To have the opportunity to demonstrate my abilities in a position that combines technical problem solving, communication and leadership.
Strengths:
Technical problem solving and effective communication of results
Communication with diverse audiences
Effective team membership and/or leadership
Fluent in (other language here)
Education:
University of Washington, Bioresource Science and Engineering (Expected Grad. June 2016)
Major GPA: 3.gg
Courses completed: o Thermodynamics o Material and Energy Balances o Process Control o Economics
Experience:
Internship No. 1 (Date)
Key responsibility
Key responsibility
UW Paper Pilot Lab Assistant
Prepared
Analyzed
Student Group (Vice-President)
Arranged
Recruited
Activities and Hobbies
Intramural (activity), 4 Yr. High School Letter
Hiking (Completed Pacific Crest trail)
Your Cover Letter
• When in doubt, cover it! • Prove you listened • Prove you understand recipients needs • Communicate
• Clearly • Concisely • Effectively
• Align a strength with a need • Understand their process • Ask for the order, establish follow-up
Your Cover Letter
Do:
• Have a strong opening statement that makes clear why you want the job and why you’re right for it
• Be succinct — a hiring manager should be able to read it at a glance
• Share an accomplishment that shows you can address the challenges the employer faces
Don’t:
• Try to be funny — too often it falls flat
• Send a generic cover letter — customize each one for the specific job
• Go overboard with flattery — be professional and mature
Date
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone #
Your Email
Employer Name
Company Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms Jones, (don't put this in if you don't have a contact person's name)
The First Paragraph - In this paragraph you want to mention the name of the job you are
seeking and you should also mention any mutual contact you have within the company. This
should be a short paragraph so that the intent of the letter stands out.
The Middle Paragraphs - In this paragraph you will want to augment what the employer can
already read in the resume. It is important to make a case for your qualifications and skills
in relationship to the job. Give evidence of your experience, such as internships or co-ops.
Break down the text into two or three paragraphs. Connect your skills to their needs.
The Last Paragraph - The final paragraph should primarily thank the employer for his or her
time, and explain how you will contact the employer. Give the employer at least a week.
You can also send an e-mail or a fax to follow up on the hard copy of your resume and cover
letter.
Closing - Use a closing that you are comfortable with, such as "Sincerely," or "Respectfully
Yours."
Signature
Typed Name
What is Bioresource Science &
Engineering (BSE)?
“The BSE program applies process chemical engineering fundamentals, natural products chemistry, and materials science to the sustainable production of fiber products, fuels and chemicals from biomass resources.”
• BSE is an accredited engineering degree with a strong process chemical engineering core
• BSE focuses application of core engineering knowledge on value added conversion of bio-resources
• BSE exposes students to the “real world” through the engagement of our member companies
Resources
• https://hbr.org/2014/02/how-to-write-a-cover-letter
• http://www.careeronestop.org/ResumeGuide/Top
ResumeStrategies.aspx
• https://careerservices.princeton.edu/alumni/services-
alumni/alumni-job-search-toolkit/cover-letters/cover-
letter-template
Interview Preparation
• What position are you interviewing for?
• Have you read the position description?
• Have you reviewed the firm’s website?
• Do you know who will be representing the company?
• Do you know an employee?
• Have you reviewed your resume?
• Appearance? Leave your “stuff ” elsewhere.
The Interview
• Who is interviewing whom?
• Know the points you want to make
• Know the questions you want to ask
• Ask before taking notes
• Be aware of the allotted time
• Eye contact, open posture
• Silence? Pause, initiate
The Interview
• There are several types of interviews • Resume recap
• Sells the company
• Pre-planned questions
• Assessment
• There are different interviewers • Human resources
• Peer technical representative
• The “boss”
• The group
The Interview - Close and
Follow-up
• Thank the interviewer
• Recap any action required of you
• Confirm next steps and timing
• Make certain they have you contact information
Bottom Line
R.s.v.p.
Bottom Line
Répondez s'il vous plaît
Bottom Bottom Line
Present behavior is the best predictor of future
behavior
Wrap Up
• What Did I Miss?
• Your Questions?
• Good luck, stay in touch! We are in 6 Anderson