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Resume Writing for Advanced Manufacturing Graduates
No matter what degree, certificate, credential or experience you have, you must be perceived as competent, professional
What is a resume?
Webster’s definition: a summing up; a summary, statement of job applicants education and previous experience
Career definition: an electronic or paper presentation describing why you should receive an interview for a job opening
Document of introduction to an employer
An Excellent Resume Will…
Two Characteristics of People who create excellent resumes
Over time, they have put extensive effort into creating the resume
They seek constructive critiques from qualified people (career services, advisors, professors, recruiters, professional references, communication experts, family)
What makes a resume excellent?
Content Emphasis on Education, Accomplishment Accurate, Organized Easy to Scan Concise Truthful Job Appropriate
Types of Resumes
Types of Resumes
Chronological Education Listing of Jobs Most relevant, recent history first Traditional
Types of Resumes
Functional (Skills) Cluster experiences under major skill areas Limited paid work experience Changing careers Not worked for a while Presents strengths More challenging to write
Types of Resumes
Combination Resume (Creative) Uses elements of both chronological and
functional resumes Used to improve the clarity or
presentation of a resume
Structure
Headings
James Jenkins 1021 Carmichael Avenue Bloomington, IN 47401 (812) 322-7077 mobile [email protected]
Headings
Annie Schaffer 4405 E. Washington St.
Bloomington, IN 47401 (812) 744-4568
[email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/
Headings
Dan James, (812) 330-1010; djames@gmail;
Professional Objective
Tell the employer what you want to do for them
Information should be focused on meeting their needs and solving their problems
Identify two or three: job type, employer / industry, skills and responsibilities you want to perform in this position.
Professional Objective THIS………. Seeking a challenging
position in design technology utilizing knowledge and talent in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro E, CAD / CAM
NOT THIS… A draftsman position
in which I can use my people skills and abilities to advance in a small to mid-sized company with room for growth.
Education
Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, IN August 2015 Advanced Manufacturing Program Bio-Mechanical / Quality Focus Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, IN May 2015 Associate’s Degree Industrial Technology GPA: 3.7/4.0 Deans List December 2014 Transfer into Purdue College of Technology August 2015 Bachelor of Science, Technology Integration Concentration Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, Indiana December 2015 Technical Certificate in Industrial Technology Specializing in Automation and Robotics Chancellors List, December 2014; GPA 3.5/4.0
Education
Not what the employer is looking for…
January 2015 - currently enrolled at Ivy Tech in the Advanced Manufacturing program. I have a 2.8 grade average and go days.
Certifications
Work Safety ASQ Certified Yellow Belt CAD / CAM CNC Programming ISO / QS International Standards Electrical Wiring
Related Course Work
Technical Graphics Electrical Circuits Motor Controls Logic, Design, and
Programming Statics Kinematics of
Machinery
Systems Analysis and Design
Parametric Solid Modeling
CNC Programming Circuits Analysis Fluid Power Basics Physics
Skills
Purpose:
Provide a summary of the skills you offer to the employer --- that relate to the kind of job you want to do for them.
Example of Skills
Computer Systems: All MS products,
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro Engineering, SketchIT, Adobe Creative Suite, 3DS Max
Product development and testing, estimation, RF circuit design, underwater sensors and hydrophones, fabrication
Example of Core Competencies
Experience with Engineering Terminology, DFM, test method and process validations (IQ, OQ, and PPQ)
Experience with Design of Experiments and product / process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Inventor, ORCAD, Coordinate-Measuring Machine (CMM), Inspection Reports
Summary of Qualifications
Summarize for the employer why you are qualified to do the job you say you want
Specify the reasons why the employer should hire you
Example Summary of Qualifications
Automation and Robotics, Team Leader Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office,
Exchange Administrator Trainer Award winning blue print illustrator Experienced in installing and configuring
quality assurance workstations
Experience
Experience
“Work” or “Professional” Experience are categories indicating paid positions
“Experience” or “Related Experience” are
categories indicating either paid or unpaid positions
Experience
Include job title, employer name, city (state), dates of employment.
Description of skills used, learned. Highlight accomplishments of your work.
Emphasize the job title by listing it first – Some prefer to list employer name first
Experience
Emphasize skills versus duties
It is important to present experience as an action-oriented contributor
Prioritize
Example of Experience Descriptions
Assistant Manager, Fastenal Bloomington, IN January 2012 to present
Interfaced (action verb) extensively
(descriptor) with contractors (object) troubleshooting problems and generating solutions (end-result).
Example of Experience Descriptions
Front Line Server, McDonald’s Corporation, Bloomington, IN (1/12-7/15)
Took orders promptly and accurately (action verb) from customers (object) including counter and drive up (descriptor) keeping orders flowing and providing excellent customer satisfaction (end-result).
Example of Experience Descriptions
MIS Coordinator, HOPE Foundation Bloomington, In (5/13 - present)
Provided (action verb) information management support (object) for all plant users (descriptor) contributing to the highest rate of employee computer use over a two-year period (end-result)
McDermott Construction 2014 to present
Confer with customer to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to construction development
Example of Experience Descriptions
Engineering Drafter, IU Cyclotron, Bloomington, IN (2008 to 2014)
Made design improvements (action verb) to the Patient Treatment System (object) utilizing Autodesk Inventor (descriptor) producing Part / Assembly / Exploded Drawings and Bill of Materials (end-result)
Activities
Provide an overview of the professional, extracurricular, and community activities that compliment your ability to perform the job
Can be a main section or subsection Prioritize Emphasize what you did Other headings may be Interests, Community
Involvement, Civic Engagement, Service, Experiential Learning, Leadership, Professional Organizations, Presentations, Publications
A Word About Length
As long as it takes to do the job Information on resume should be
Relevant, concise, complete, accurate, without errors
Organized, easy to scan Don’t “squeeze” it on No “fluff” Generally 1 or 2 pages
References
References
Professional references are people with whom you have some formal relationship such as a professor or boss
Generally 3-6 references are preferred Essential - discuss your job search with
your references. List an individual only if he or she has
agreed to be a positive reference
Reference Examples
Kirk Barnes Dean of Technology and Applied Sciences Ivy Tech Community College 200 Daniels Way Bloomington, Indiana 47404 812-330-6050; [email protected] Jane Smith, EE, Engineering Tech Supervisor Bloomington Limestone Company 109 S. College Ave Bloomington, Indiana 47401 812-337-2626; [email protected] Jane Smith, EE via LinkedIn
Contact Hours & Location Katie T. Anderson Ivy Tech Community College [email protected] 200 Daniels Way, A145 812-330-6018 Ivy Appointment Twitter@katietanderson Anytime, Convenience, Arranged LinkedIn
Services Activities & Events Advising and Referrals Career Expo, April 7th 2016 Interest Assessment HireIvy Internships & Co-ops Job Fairs Resume Writing On Campus Recruitment Interview Preparation Guest Presentations
Career Development
