Transcript Telling your story in a resume

Looking for a paid STEM
internship this summer?
Application
deadlines are
COMING UP!
Your résumé is your friend
• It reminds you of what
you’ve done, when,
where, and documents
your various skills
• It is often a REQUIRED
part of your application
So what is a résumé?
• Personal summary of your professional history
and qualifications
• A résumé (also spelled “resume”) includes
anything a person wants to express about:
• Career goals
• Education
• Experience
• Activities
• Honors
It is your chance to impress a potential
employer in 15 seconds or less
Do you have to
be a
Do you have to be an
?
?
Be honest
Be powerful
Be concise
General Guidelines: KISS
• One page in length
• Simple font: Arial or Times New Roman (1012 pt)
• Simple, clean paper:
– Use 8 1/2” x 11” (letter) paper
– White, light cream, or gray
Basic Sections
KEY: Keep it positive and to the point.
There is flexibility in the structure
Source: http://owl.english.purdue.edu
Contact Information
Include:
• Name
• Address
• Phone numbers
• Email address
Robert Wilcox
839 King St Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
home: (808) 538-1000
cel: (808) 227-3000
[email protected]
Contact Information
Include:
• Name
• Address
• Phone numbers
• Email address
Robert Wilcox
839 King St Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
home: (808) 538-1000
cel: (808) 227-3000
[email protected]
[email protected]
Objective Statement (optional)
Brief and to the point
Write this first for yourself, so that you know your
own career objective.
Then for your resume, modify it to be a concise
statement of what you’re looking to do.
Objective
Gain experience toward a degree in electrical engineering
Education:
reverse chronological = most recent first
Include:
• University attended
• Major/Minors
• GPA (if 3.0 or above)
• Date of program completion
Education
Kapiolani Community College
ASNS Life Science Degree, GPA 3.5
June 2013 projected graduation date
Fall 2011-present
Experience:
reverse chronological
Include:
• Educational – summer bridge, etc
• Work – peer mentor, etc
• Volunteer – Lyon Arboretum unpaid
internship
Be creative with this section by describing and
emphasizing your experiences in the most relevant
way possible. Highlight TRANSFERABLE skills.
Experience:
use ACTION verbs!
Action verbs help highlight your transferable skills
and experiences.
Example:
– Before: worked at Papa John’s
– After: coordinated pizza orders and delivery;
responsible for timely service
See action verb handout
Try it out!
Write down the description for one experience:
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Company or organization
Location
Dates
Job title
Description
Experience
Kapiolani Community College STEM Program (Honolulu, HI)
August 2011- Present
Peer Mentor
Assisted students ages 16-40 with one-on-one help on assignments in math from algebra to
calculus III, physics, and summer research experience (REU) applications.
Activities, Honors, Skills
Activities: KCC Ecology Club member
Holy Trinity Church choir member
Honolulu Marathon 2013 volunteer
Honors: KCC Math and Science Achievement Award (Fall 2012)
KCC STEM START-UP Scholarship (Spring 2012)
Skills:
Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint),
familiar with Matlab, ArcGIS, proficient in C++
Lab: PCR, good sterile technique
Field: ecological surveying experience, plant identification skills
Reminders
• Ultimate goal is to get an interview
• Utilize white space (don’t cram)
• Employer will only take 15 seconds to
glance at a résumé
For More Information
• Look at samples and websites online
• http://owl.english.purdue.edu
• Ask teachers and staff for help
• Find professional mentors in your field and ask
them for feedback
KCC STEM Center
Kokio 202
Aurora Kagawa ([email protected])