Resume Creation for ME 302

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Resume Creation for ME 302

• Michael Powell, Assistant Director
• Engineering Career Assistance Center
• http//ecac.engr.utexas.edu/

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Register with ECAC

• Complete and sign card
• Go to ECAC website
• http//ecac.engr.utexas.edu/students/
• Click on Login
• Use UT EID to log in and complete orientation

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Resume Sections

• Personal Information
• Objective
• Education (including coursework)
• Experience
• Skills
• Accomplishments

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Resume Tips

• Personal Information
• Keep address and phone updated
• Include e-mail address
• Objective statement can be helpful
• Education
• GPA or not GPA?
• Related courses a good idea in moderation

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Experience

• Use action verbs to begin
• Paint a picture of your experience
• Give specific responsibilities or duties
• Provide adequate detail of your actions
• Include non-engineering work

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See the Difference?

• Server, Red Lobster, 12/03--Present
• Wait tables
• Server, Red Lobster, 12/03--Present
• Work in fast-paced environment
• Interact with customers and take food orders
• Resolve customer concerns with orders
• Coordinate with other servers to help customers
• Train new employees

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Skills/Accomplishments

• Skills
• Technical, including computer, skills
• Language skills
• Transferable skills
• Accomplishments
• Academic awards/special recognition
• Memberships and leadership activities
• Volunteer activities

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Resume Appearance

• Bond paper (25 cotton)
• Font 10-12pt conservative style
• White space
• Emphasis Bold only
• NO ERRORS!
• Scanner friendly

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General Keywords

• Ability to(supervise, delegate)
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Team/teamwork skills

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Mechanical Keywords

• Industrial engineering
• Mechanical systems
• Design/Drafting
• Materials science
• Manufacturing
• Robotics
• Thermal/Fluid systems
• SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Pro-Engineer

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Questions?