the Technical Resume

1. theTechnical Resume

2. The 5 parts of a Technical Resume Header Experience Summary Technical Skills Professional Experience Education

3. Header 12 pt. easy to read font Centered The Header should include: • Bold Name • Address • Phone Number • Appropriate E-mail Address Continue

4. Click on the best example of a technical resume header? Chris Smith 123 Elm Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 (800) 660-5000 chrissmith@msn.com Chris Smith 123 Elm Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 (800) 660-5000 chrissmith@msn.com Chris Smith 123 Elm Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 (800) 660-5000 chrissmith@msn.com Chris Smith 123 Elm Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 studmuffin@hotmail.com

5. Correct ! Centered 12 pt. font Phone Number Bold Name Address Chris Smith 123 Elm Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 (800) 660-5000 chrissmith@msn.com Appropriate E-mail Address Back Continue

6. Not the best example Font is too small Font choice is hard to read. Chris Smith 123 Elm Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 (800) 660-5000 chrissmith@msn.com Back

7. Not the best example Not Centered Name font is too large Chris Smith 123 Elm Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 (800) 660-5000 chrissmith@msn.com Back

8. Not the best example Missing a Phone Number Chris Smith 123 Elm Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 studmuffin@hotmail.com Inappropriate E-mail Address Back

9. Experience Summary Should catch the employer’s eye. A quick highlight of significant experiences or areas of expertise. Continue

10. Click on the image to see an example of an Experience Summary Technical Trainer Technical Illustrator Network Administrator Technical Support Specialist

11. Technical Illustrator • Experience Summary • Have extensive experience in technical drawings. • Have thorough knowledge in generating various genres of artwork for graphs and charts. • Blown up reviews as well as drawings assembling. • Self-motivated, devoted and decisive management personnel. • Have excellent analytical as well as mechanical features. • Have ability in taking up new theories as well as responsibilities. • Have in depth knowledge in the respective subject. • Formerly worked in United States Air Force Back Continue

12. Technical Trainer • Experience Summary • Pursued new learning tools to enhance training programs • Monitored and trained new education team members, cross-trained team members across the Retirement Plan Services Organization • Participated in multi-class, multi-age activities to increase trainees interpersonal skills • Utilized advanced technology skills to create and publish training and development materials for individuals • Delivered excellent presentations to trainee’s groups Back Continue

13. Technical Support Specialist • Experience Summary • Experienced Technical Professional who works well with minimum supervision. • Computer literate, with strong electronic, electrical and mechanical skills. • Customer oriented problem solver with an ability to adapt to new situations. • A quick learner with a desire for continuous personal growth. Component Level Troubleshooting Back Continue

14. Network Administrator • Experience Summary • Extensive experience in network administration with Microsoft 2000 and XP server platform and Unix server environment. • In-depth knowledge and experience in enterprise network systems planning, design, configuration, and management. • Effective network troubleshooting and problem solving skills with software, server, and hardware devices. • Solid skills in network integration with database systems, web server, application server, and desktop applications. • Experience in network security and firewall configuration. • Strong interpersonal communication skills and user support experience. Back Continue

15. Technical Summary/ Skills • List all tools you have worked with • Use buzzwords because companies scan resumes for particular skills or keywords. For example use SQL instead of Structure Query Language The Skills section should include: • Hardware • Databases • Software • Operating Systems • Languages • Web Tools Continue

16. Click the box next to the best example of Technical Skills? • TECHNICAL SKILLS • Develop computer software for chemical applications • Programming languages including Formula Translation, Uniplexed Information and Computing System • Average golf score of 70 and a handicap of +3.5 • Extensive use of Hyper Text Markup Language, Computer Generated Imagery programming, javascript for the development of commercial Web sites. • TECHNICAL SKILLS • Develop computer software for chemical applications • Programming languages including FORTRAN, C, Pascal, perl, javascript, assembler • In depth experience with computational chemistry programs including SYBYL, MacroModel, Insight/Discover, Quanta/CHARMm, Cerius2, Biograf, Chem-X, AMBER • Production experience with chemical information systems including Daylight, ISIS, Oracle • Extensive use of HTML, CGI programming, javascript for the development of commercial Web sites.

17. Correct ! Tools worked with are listed • TECHNICAL SKILLS • Develop computer software for chemical applications • Programming languages including FORTRAN, C, Pascal, perl, javascript, assembler • In depth experience with computational chemistry programs including SYBYL, MacroModel, Insight/Discover, Quanta/CHARMm, Cerius2, Biograf, Chem-X, AMBER • Production experience with chemical information systems including Daylight, ISIS, Oracle • Extensive use of HTML, CGI programming, javascript for the development of commercial Web sites. Uses buzzwords and acronyms Back Continue

18. Not the best example Golf score is not a technical skill • TECHNICAL SKILLS • Develop computer software for chemical applications • Programming languages including Formula Translation, Uniplexed Information and Computing System • Average golf score of 70 and a handicap of +3.5 • Extensive use of Hyper Text Markup Language, Computer Generated Imagery programming, javascript for the development of commercial Web sites. Does not use buzzwords or acronyms. Automated software may not detect these skills Back

19. Professional Experience • List your most recent job first • Use only the last 15 years of employment • Include numbers that quantify impact of projects on company Format Bold Job Title Years employed City, State Company Name ProComp U.S.A, Akron, OH 2003-2012 Information Systems Manager, Impact Statement Developed an e-commerce website for on-line ordering, license distributing, software download and support of software products. • Managed from planning through completion, a $2.4 million Windows NT workstation and network printer implementation project. Delivered on time and $600K under budget. • Attained consistent 99% up time by implementing disaster recovery and fault tolerance plans. • Instituted the first highly reliable corporate-wide, centralized backup system. • Championed introduction of Internet/Intranet/Web technology, corporate-wide email, shared calendaring, and online meetings. Set up and managed a TCP/IP environment, installed a Novell network and implemented a data warehouse database 2-3 additional sentences describing responsibilities How to write an Impact Statement Skip Impact Statement Help

20. How to write an Impact Statement The first sentence in the Professional Experience section of your resume is called the impact statement. • The impact statement is your strongest result or accomplishment. When an employer scans your resume quickly, the first statement is the one that is read most often. • This statement can be something you alone achieved or you achieved working on a team. • The impact statement and other responsibility sentences should begin with an Action or Skill verb. Continue Action and Skill verbs

21. Action and Skill Verbs Back Continue

22. Use the following questions to assist you in writing the impact statement: • What did you do? Over what period of time? • What impact did your accomplishment have on the department, company, city, state, etc? • How did you or your result      - increase performance?      - add to profits?      - save time?      - increase knowledge?      - decrease errors?      - save money? Take time now to write an impact statement Back Continue

23. Education • List colleges or universities attended • List technical institutions • Include training courses, seminars or workshops completed Format City, State Bold name of school Logan, UT Utah State University - Degree earned B.S. in Computer Science Bold 2nd School City, State American Institute of Computer Science - Chicago, IL Degree or Certification Computer Systems Support Certification Certifications • Technical Certifications: • MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer • CNE - Novell Certified NetWare Engineer • CCNA - Cisco Certified Networking Associate • CNA - Novell Certified NetWare Administration Courses, seminars, or workshops completed • Recent Technical Training: • Cisco Router Programming & Internetworking • Network Administration for UNIX Systems • AIX UNIX Advanced System Administration • Cisco Enterprise Management Solutions Continue

24. Sample Resume Chris Smith 123 Elm Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 (800) 660-5000 chrissmith@msn.com • Experience Summary • Experienced Technical Professional who works well with minimum supervision. • Computer literate, with strong electronic, electrical and mechanical skills. • Customer oriented problem solver with an ability to adapt to new situations. • Technical Skills • Programming languages including FORTRAN, C, Pascal, perl, javascript, assembler • In depth experience with computational chemistry programs including SYBYL, MacroModel • Production experience with chemical information systems including Daylight, ISIS, Oracle • Extensive use of HTML, CGI programming, javascript for the development of commercial Web sites. • Professional Experience • Information Systems Manager, ProComp U.S.A., Inc., Cleveland, OH 2006-2012 • Managed from planning through completion, a $2.4 million Windows NT workstation and network • printer implementation project. Delivered on time and $600K under budget. • Attained consistent 99% up time by implementing disaster recovery and fault tolerance plans. • Education • Utah State University – Logan, UT • B.S. in Computer Science