LOCKHEED maRnTIN Resume Critique Checklist Your resume should: 4 sell the reader quickly (provide positive impression within 15 seconds, 2 minutes) 4 be written with the employer in mind + detail accomplishments + have eye appeal, but scan effectively into electronic database. Do not use: + arty or italicized fonts, and/or extremely small print, badly skewed type ¢ dark colored paper and multi-colored inks ¢ handwriting or highlighter marks over/through typed text Ten things to avoi a Too long (1-2 pages, space well used, appears uncrowded and balanced) @ Overwritten (experience summarized, adequate use of white space) Too brief Poorly typed and printed Misspellings, typographical errors, poor grammar (use spell and grammar checks) Not results-oriented (begin statements with action verbs, quantify/qualify results) Irrelevant personal information Disorganization. Indent and bold consistently. Include basic resume parts. 1g: Contact information, name, addresses, phone numbers > Objective: identification of target market, information on skills, areas of expertise, distinction and benefits you would bring to the employer) > Education: highest degree, major, GPA > Employment History: employer, date employed, positions, respons accomplishments. List most current position first. > Professional Development: additional training, courses which support your job objective > Memberships > Publications a Fancy typesetting and paper stock (avoid dark paper, card stock) Missing or unfocused objective oooo oo ies, and o Ten things to Include: GPA E-mail address Updated current and permanent addresses and phone numbers Academic projects All work experience (paid & volunteer, relevant & unrelated, part-time & full-time) Honors and achievements Computer skills Extracurricular activities Type of work or geographic preferences Education details at top of resume poocococa © oo Remember, + Recruiters can ask you about anything on your resume, be able to talk to everything ‘on your resume ¢ Relate your skills and qualifications to target job ¢* Relate qualifications to leadership skills (initiative, teamwork, problem solving, communications skills, adaptability /flexibility)#1 TIP; THINK LIKE AN EMPLOYER!!!! What do companies look for: The Positives © Accomplishments © User-friendliness © Active verbs © Organizational ability © Simple and direct © Current contact information © On-campus leadership © Attractive format © Bullets o Relevant coursework © Quality bond paper —o Future focus © Growth © Email address © Chronological vs. Functional o Expected date of graduation o Scannability - use key industry buzz words What do compat s look for: The Negatives > List of duties > Past/Present Tenses > Paragraph format > Lack of preparation > List of references > Photograph of yourself! > Unprofessional appearance > Use of the first person > No objective > List of all courses ever taken > 2 pages > Salary history or requirements > No relevant experience > Acronyms, abbreviations, and jargon > Age, race, religion, gender, national origin, or health condition What is a scannable resume? * Asscannable resume = The COMPUTER is the recruiter, NOT a person * No bullets, italics, underlining or graphics «Standardized font (minimum 10 pt.) Use job-specific key words like industry terms and buzzwords Hard skills and commonly used trade terms are what the computer “scans” for Some companies prefer resumes that can easily be scanned into their databases 4 When you meet recruiters, ask them what their company prefers % Always have two different types of resumes with you at career fairs and interviews Proof read your resume! Use another set of eyes, such as: ¥ Career Center Friend = ¥ Pastemployer Industry representative on campusEXAMPLES OF ACTIVE VERBS accomplished + adjusted + applied + assisted + brought + changed + compiled * conceived * continued + corresponded + delegated + designed + distinguished + eliminated + ensured + expedited + finalized + generated + illustrated + informed + integrated + kept + manufactured + monitored + organized + performed + prioritized + proposed + reconciled + rehabilitated + researched + revitalized + serviced + skilled + streamlined + systemized + traveled + wrote achieved attained budgeted clarified completed concluded contracted counseled decided developed distributed enabled estimated extracted launched managed motivated originated porsuaded processed provided recorded related restructured saved set sold strengthened tabulated trimmed acquired advanced approved audited buitt coached composed conducted contributed created defined devised diversified encouraged evaluated fabricated forecast guided improved innovated Interviewed lectured marketed negotiated outsold planned produced publicized recruited remodeled retrieved scheduled sha solidified suggested taught updated acted advised arranged author calculated, collected computed conserved controlled critiqued delivered diagnosed drafted engineered examined facilitated formulated handled increased inspected introduced led mediated observed overhauled prepared programmed published reduced repaired reversed schooled screened solved summarized tested upgraded adapted allocated assembled automated catalogued compared computerized consolidated coordinated cut demonstrated directed edited enlisted executed familiarized founded headed up indoctrinated instructed invented made moderated operated oversaw presented Projected purchased referred reported reviewed screened selected specified supervised trained validated addressed analyzed assigned balanced chaired communicated conceptualized contained corrected decreased determined dispatched educated established expanded fashioned gathered identified influenced insured investigated maintained modified ordered participated presided promoted recommended regulated represented revised selected simplified stimulated surveyed translated workedSally Sample 521 Cheery Drive (602) 386-7629 Anywho, CA90210 | sally.sample@email.com OBJECTIVE To obtain an Electrical Engineering Internship integrating problem solving, team leadership and commitment to quality EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering Junior May 2009 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ GPA 347/40 Relevant Coursework: Digital Design Fundamentals, Circuits I, Engineering Perspective on Biological Systems, Introduction to Engineering Design, Electromagnetic Physics and Laboratory, University Mechanical Physies and University Physics Laboratory, Modern Physics, Calculus/ Analytic Geometry 1, 2 and 3, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, C++ Programming, Academic Success in Enginecring, Introduction to Human Communications, EXPERIENCE Electrical Engineering Internship July 2006 - August 2007 Boeing, Mesa, AZ. * Created UML Sequence Diagrams and Auto CADD requirements for Apache Helicopter processes. Converted, updated and validated 10 volumes of Apache Helicopter subsystem and software requirements from QuickSilver to Open Systems Engineering Environment software Scrutinized 10 volumes of computer code, requirements and created traceability in Open Systems Engineering Environment, Engineering Intern June 2004 - August 2004 Denver International Airport, Mayors Summer Youth Program, Denver, CO + Analyzed drawings, and developed tasks involving Auto CADD program for design engineering department + Wrote official construction guidelines, and upgraded blueprints, + Assisted with computerized fling system and FAA files. PROJECTS Sumo Robot Competition: Team awarded most creative design. Designed and built a robot in a peer engineering team, Scrutinized data and information used to present a competition robot prototype. Identified an efficient housing and build for robot. Integrated a BX.24 chip microprocessor and generated a program to create a competitive Sumo robot. Compiled detailed proposal and report and presented project to class using PowerPoint COMPUTING SKILLS Applications: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Adobe, MATLAB, Graphical Analysis, Maple, Open Systems Engineering Environment, QuickSilver, Basic C++, Basic Auto CADD. ACTIVITIES Students Toward Educational Progress Multicultural Honor Society: Treasure Officer 2007 - present INROADS Arizona State University: Ambassador 2006 - present Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers: Active Member 2005 - present Community Service: Club ASU, UMOM read to me, and ASU Community Service Program 2005 - present Environmental Science Technologies Club: Treasure Officer 2004 - 2005 National Honor Society: Member 2004 - 2005 HONORS HENAAC NASA Scholarship 2006 - 2008 ‘National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Scholarship 2005 - 2008 Maroon and Gold Scholarship 2008 - 2008 Arizona State University Electrical Engineering Celebration of Excellence Honor 2006 - 2007 Arizona State University General Scholarship 2005 - 2007chriscanfeild@mail.com 2300 Main Street San Jose CA, 95128, (408) 821-5005 Objective Seeking an engineering co-op/internship position in the field of Materials Engineering at Lockheed Martin Corp. Education San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. B.S. Materials Engineering, Expected Graduation Date: 12/2008, Projects ‘Thermoforming Process, Polymer ~ MatE 191, Spring 2006 © Operated Thermoforming Equipment. + Learned main concept of air blow forming, ‘+ Created frame to use it as a prototype design. Ductile-to-Brittle Transition, MatE 25, Spring 2004 ‘+ Operated the notch-impact testing machine. * Colleted data used to determine the materials properties and phase transitions. © Demonstrated a relationship between heat treatment such as anneal Experience Skills NASA Ames Research Center, Thermal Protection Branch, Mountain View, CA 02/07-present Produce Chop Molded Carbon Phenolic Ablator (CMCP) using different percent concentrations of CMCP material, Prepare CMCP samples for different tests to measure mechanical, thermal conductivity and ablation properties. Prepare CMCP samples to observe the morphology of CMCP materials using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Assist with preparation of Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator (PICA) materials Tyco Electronics, Process Engineering Intern, Menlo Park, CA 05/07-09/07 ‘© Assisted with formulating, mixing and compounding different carbon based polymers for high voltage applications, © Tested the mechanical and tear strength properties of rubbers and mastics using Instron, Blue Hill Software. ‘+ Tested viscosity and abrasion following ASTM standards. FiberLite Technologies Inc, Process Engineering and Safety Officer Intern, Santa Clara CA, 06/06-present Implemented Nano-specimen into resin for centrifuge rotor production. Assisted with municipal code and safety OSHA regulations, ‘Owens Corning, Machine Operator, San Jose CA, 06/04-09/04. ‘+ Inspected finished products for manufacturing defects, ‘+ Produced fiberglass insulation produets for residential applications Encouraged co-workers use of safety guidelines in the work environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office suit, Adobe Photoshop, Image ready, MatLab and Visual 6.0 C. ‘OSHA certified in Ilness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPE), Hazardous Material Handling Program (HMH) and Hazard Communication Program (HZCOM). Spectrum Electron Microscope (SEM) Certified. Customer service oriented, attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills, Fluent in Spanish and English. Active Member + Society of Latino Engineers and Scientists (SOLES), SJSU, 08/05-present + MESA Engineering Program, (MEP), SJSU, 09/04-present. + Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES), SJSU, 09/04-present, Awards * MAES Scholarship Award Sponsored by General Motors, 31" Annual International Symposium, 2005, + Educational Opportunity Program, Academic Excellence, SJSU, 2003.