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Resume Building

Resume Building. Why should it be good?. Your goal is to get an interview A resume is a window It’s a brochure about you The 8 second test Brevity and readability. The Resume. Heading. Objective. Education. References. Activities. Related Skills. Experience. The Heading.

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Resume Building

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  1. Resume Building

  2. Why should it be good? • Your goal is to get an interview • A resume is a window • It’s a brochure about you • The 8 second test • Brevity and readability

  3. The Resume Heading Objective Education References Activities Related Skills Experience

  4. The Heading • Preferably at the top in the center or right side • Name, address and phone number • Email • accessible after graduation. • Professional address

  5. Objective • Always include an objective • Apply to a specific position if possible • Stay off the soap box • Be concise

  6. Objective To obtain an entry level field engineering position with Schlumberger.

  7. Education • Include the following: •Institution of study(s) • Degree(s) and Major(s) • Honors

  8. Experience • List all work experience…within reason • Include accomplishments not just responsibilities • Have you been in the working world? • Hands up if you’ve professional experience

  9. Related Skills • Maximize this field!!! • Include relevant courses • List computer skills here • Connect the dots for the recruiter

  10. Activities • List them all and have a balance • Student groups (SWE, NSBE, SHPE, …) • Professional affiliations (SPE, SEG, IEEE…) • Athletic groups • Hobbies

  11. Style • Free of Grammatical and Spelling Errors • Easy to read font 12 or 14 pt. • Categorize information • Read down • One page for a Bachelor’s

  12. Ready? • Research the company and yourself • Be ready to back up anything on the resume • Have at least two friends proof read and critique • Visit career services….often

  13. Thank you….

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