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RESUME/COVER LETTER
WORKSHOP
CAREER CENTER
RESUMES
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Tailoring to the job posting
How to format the resume
Developing strong content
REVIEW JOB POSTING
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COMPANY
POSITION
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IBM Corporation
Software Engineer – Cloud & Application Architect
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development
to evaluate and select development methods,
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processes, best practices and tools.
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Qualifications
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Java, J2EE and other technologies
• Proven record for application and integration architect
• Lead building automation and continuous delivery for services
and applications
RESUME STRUCTURE
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Contact Information
Objective or Summary
Education
Courses
Skills
Academic Projects
Experience
Activities
Certifications
CONTACT INFROMATION
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IMA SPARTAN
San Jose, CA
(408) 555-5555
[email protected]
linkedin.com/in/imaspartan
OBJECTIVE OR SUMMARY
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking Software Engineering Internship with Cisco.
SUMMARY
• Completed 4+ projects utilizing Java and C++
• 3.8 GPA , concentration in application design
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EDUCATION
EDUCATION
San Jose State University
M.S., Software Engineering – GPA 3.4
San Jose State University
B.S., Computer Science– GPA 3.5
Expected 5/16
5/14
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COURSES
Relevant Coursework: Linear Analysis and Differential
Equations, Fundamentals of Computer Science I, II, III,
Physics I, II, III, Modern Physics, Computer Networking
Technology
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SKILLS
SKILLS
Programming Languages: Java, J2EE, HTML5, CSS3
Database: MySQL
Operating Systems: Linux, Windows 7/Vista/XP
Other: Scrum Methodology
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
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ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Online Shopping Application (SJSU)
11/2013
• Stored up to 10,000 customer records using MySQL.
• Improved application performance using SQL tuning.
• Scored an A grade and increased teamwork skills.
• Technologies used: JSP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3,
Java, JAX-WS, JMS (as a middle ware), MVC, jBoss
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BETTER EXAMPLE
EXPERIENCE
Testing Technology Intern
5/2014 – 8/2014
Matryx, San Jose, CA
• Expanded limited framework for automated test execution
• Involved in unit testing and independently responsible for
reporting problems to the development team
• Prepared unit test plans providing successful debugging efforts
• Technologies used: Python, Java, XM
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ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
Computer Engineers Club, SJSU
8/2015 – Present
Publicity Team Lead, Technology Club
5/2015
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CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS
“Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCJP)” by
Oracle (2013)
SAMPLE RESUME (TOP)
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IMA SPARTAN
San Jose, CA / (408) 555-5555 / [email protected] / linkedin.com/in/janemichaels
SUMMARY
• Completed 4+ projects utilizing Java and C++
• 3.8 GPA , concentration in application design
EDUCATION
San Jose State University
M.S., Software Engineering – GPA 3.4
San Jose State University
B.S., Computer Science– GPA 3.5
Expected 5/16
5/14
Relevant Coursework: Linear Analysis and Differential Equations, Fundamentals of Computer Science
I, II, III, Physics I, II, III, Modern Physics, Computer Networking Technology
SKILLS
Programming Languages: Java, J2EE, HTML5, CSS3
Database: MySQL
Operating Systems: Linux, Windows 7/Vista/XP
SAMPLE RESUME (BOTTOM)
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ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Online Shopping Application (SJSU)
11/2013
• Stored up to 10,000 customer records using MySQL.
• Improved application performance using SQL tuning.
• Scored an A grade and increased teamwork skills.
• Technologies used: JSP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Java, JAX-WS, JMS (as a middle ware)
EXPERIENCE
Testing Technology Intern
Matryx, San Jose, CA
• Expanded limited framework for automated test execution
• Involved in unit testing and reporting problems to the development team
• Tested in various environments: Python, Java, XM
• Prepared unit test plans providing successful debugging efforts
ACTIVITIES
Computer Engineers Club, SJSU
Publicity Team Lead, Technology Club
CERTIFICATIONS
“Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCJP)” by Oracle (2013)
5/2014 – 8/2014
8/2015 – Present
5/2015
AVERAGE EXAMPLE
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ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Online Shopping Application (SJSU)
11/2013
• I stored records using MySQL
• Developed application that allows people to shop
online
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BETTER EXAMPLE
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Online Shopping Application (SJSU)
11/2013
• Stored up to 10,000 customer records using MySQL.
• Successfully developed online shopping application.
• Improved application performance using SQL tuning.
• Scored an A grade and increased teamwork skills.
• Technologies used: JSP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3,
Java, JAX-WS, JMS (as a middle ware), MVC, jBoss
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Led to…
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Developed the first…
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Utilized strong skills in…
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COVER LETTERS
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What is a cover letter
Why is it needed
Crafting your letter
COVER LETTERS
What is a cover letter?
Why do you need to send one?
When do you send a cover letter?
86% of executives said cover
letters are important when
evaluating job candidates.
-National Assoc. of workforce Development Professionals
COVER LETTERS
Paragraph 1: Statement of Intent
• Explain job you are seeking and where you learned of it
• Express interest in the organization and fit with career goals
Paragraphs 2/3: Summary of Qualifications
• Explain why you are a fit for the organization.
• Mention one or two key qualifications, cite
specific examples
Final Paragraph: Request for Action
• Reiterate interest
• Request an interview
• Thank the reader for taking the time to consider you
COVER LETTER FORMAT
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Use business letter format
Address it to an individual at the company OR
Dear Hiring Manager OR
Dear Search committee
COVER LETTERS
Header, Date
Address, Greeting
Paragraph 1
Paragraphs 2/3
Final
Paragraph
Closing, Signature
COVER LETTERS
Some Tips from the Muse
https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-31-tips-you-need-to-know
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Don’t regurgitate your resume
Think not what a company can do for you
Focus on your Skills, less on your education
Don’t apologize for skills you don’t have
Highlight the right experiences
Tell a story
Use a few numbers
Cut the formality
Think custom, not canned
Be real, and normal
Cut the fluff (no “team player” “hard worker”)
Write in the company’s voice
Keep it short and sweet
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QUESTIONS?