ALU SHPE IIT Resume Workshop

HISPA (Mock) Career Fair
SHPE-IIT September 10, 2012

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September 10, 2012 Agenda

! Welcome ! Why do you need a resume? ! Resume common elements ! Resume writing tips ! Once the resume is complete ! Interactive workshop Interview with as many ALU volunteers as possible
! Review of interview style and presentation ! Review of individual resumes of students in attendance today
The Alcatel-Lucent Team

! ! ! ! ! ! Guillermo Alvarez Jose Corral Guillermo Hurtado Celia Gonzalez Socorro Quiroz Vipul Patel
Why do you need a resume?

! ! ! ! ! Often the first formal communication with prospective employers You are using this as an invitation to an interview A sales brochure advertising the best reasons to consider you for a position Having a solid and effective resume can greatly improve your chances of landing that dream job. Many job seekers ask this question Isnt a companys job application good enough? No! When you submit a resume, you are in control of the information; you decide just what and how much information to highlight. The primary function of a resume is to highlight your particular skills and abilities for the benefit of the prospective employer without forcing him/ her to muddle through a job-by-job description of the pertinent information.
Resumes Common Elements

! Personal Data: Updated contact information with clear and professional email address & voicemail ! Objective: Clear and relevant objective ! Employment History (or Experience)
! ! ! ! ! Key Contributions & your specific achievements Clear and concise description of the positions Does not have to be career-specific employment Publications/thesis, projects, related experience, tutoring, etc. Coursework is useful if limited career experience. Highlight relevant & specialized courses only
! Education
! ! Highlight a good GPA if GPA is not perfect, be prepared to explain
! Volunteer/Community Involvement ! Awards/Honors: Patents, honors, top placement in career-related competitions, etc. ! Professional Memberships: Include leadership positions, your contributions, etc. ! Professional Development: Computer courses, certifications, seminars ! Skills/Attributes Platforms, OSs, protocols, tools, SW packages, multi-lingual, experience abroad, etc.
Resume Writing Tips

1.! 2.! 3.! 4.! 5.! 6.! 7.! 8.! 9.! Know the purpose of your resume Make sure you use the right keywords Most employers use automated scan & search systems Use effective titles Proofread it multiple times & properly use spell-check & grammarcheck Use bullet points & avoid fancy graphics, underlining, shading, etc. Use a font size of 10 to 14 points Arial or Times New Roman Use one font and stick to it Use white or off-white paper Use 8.5x11 paper
10.! Print on one side of the paper 11.! Put most important information at the top 12.! Avoid negativity 13.! Include achievements and responsibilities (i.e. Achievement can be a problem statement & you describe how you solved the problem) 14.! One customized resume for each employment opportunity 15.! Properly track resume submissions per employment opportunity 16.! Understand the position and job requirements should influence your resume content
Resume Writing Tips

10.! Keep resume to 1 page. 2 pages (max) if experience & content warrants it 11.! Ensure that pages are not cut off mid-description and that they print well on all computers 12.! Ensure that your name & contact info is on each page 13.! Do not fold or staple your resume 14.! Do not lie This could lead to termination of employment 15.! Get a professional (HR, career services, professors, etc.) to review your resume for content and clarity 16.! Demonstrate your value How did you contribute? 17.! Relevant hobbies can be included if space permits 18.! Do not waste space with References available upon request 19.! Update you resume regularly with new experiences and skills 20.! Organize your resume and consider the flow 21.! Non-technical experience is still relevant (i.e. Leadership, customer support, management, etc.) 22.! Membership in organizations/clubs (IEEE, SWE, SHPE, NSBE, IEEE, Girl/Boy Scouts, etc.) Include your specific contributions & leadership positions 23.! Incorporate effective action words 24.! Name your e-resume appropriately (i.e. John_Doe_Resume2012.pdf)
Once the Resume is Complete

1.! 2.! 3.! 4.! 5.! Build your professional network as a more effective way of submitting a resume Note common questions & comments towards your resume may be indicative of updates that need to be made. Use social media properly (i.e. LinkedIn should be a reflection of your resume with the appropriate key words) Apply on-line!! Follow-up with potential employers after resume submission (i.e. email, phone call, thank you letter, or cover letter where warranted) Follow resume submission/career fair requirements in detail
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Review interview and presentation skills & techniques:

i.! ii.! iii.! iv.! v.! vi.! Know what is on your resume & where it is found Dress appropriately Know about the company Cleanliness (bad breath, sweaty palms, BO, etc.) Do not use a cell phone for phone interviews Do not talk bad about a job, boss, etc. vii.! Practice interviewing to refine your skill viii.! Prepare for questions (tell me about yourself, what is your biggest weakness, etc.) ix.! x.! xi.! Pay attention to body language Show enthusiasm/smile Ask questions
1-on-1 Interactive Session
Backup Slides
Effective Action Words

! achieved ! acquired ! adapted ! addressed ! administered ! analyzed ! anticipated ! assembled ! assisted ! audited ! budgeted ! calculated ! centralized ! changed ! collaborated ! composed ! condensed ! conducted ! constructed ! contracted ! converted ! coordinated ! created ! cultivated ! demonstrate ! designed ! developed ! devised ! discovered ! drafted ! edited ! eliminated ! enforced ! established ! evaluated ! expanded ! explained ! forecasted ! formed ! implemented ! improved ! informed ! insured ! interpreted ! interviewed ! launched ! maintained ! managed ! marketed ! minimized ! motivated ! negotiated ! operated ! organized ! originated ! performed ! planned ! prevented ! produced ! programmed ! promoted ! provided ! publicized ! published ! recruited ! reorganized ! reported ! researched ! resolved ! reviewed ! selected ! simplified ! solved ! surveyed ! staffed ! supervise ! taught ! tested ! trained
Cover Letter Layout
Thank You Letter Layout
Useful References
! http://www.resume-help.org/resume_writing_tips.htm ! http://www.resume-help.org/resume_action_words.htm ! http://www.job-interview-site.com/resume-keywords-for-resumes-keywords-list.html

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HISPA (Mock) Career Fair

SHPE-IIT September 10, 2012

September 10, 2012 Agenda

The Alcatel-Lucent Team

Why do you need a resume?

Resumes Common Elements

Resume Writing Tips

Resume Writing Tips

Once the Resume is Complete

Review interview and presentation skills & techniques:

1-on-1 Interactive Session

Effective Action Words

Cover Letter Layout

Thank You Letter Layout

! http://www.resume-help.org/resume_writing_tips.htm ! http://www.resume-help.org/resume_action_words.htm ! http://www.job-interview-site.com/resume-keywords-for-resumes-keywords-list.html

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