Building up your resume

[crazzyass]

What are some easy things to do to build up your resume for grad school/employment? I'm an electrical engineering major, so things related to science/eng would be perfect, but also a general thread for everyone to contribute to is great.

Currently I'm doing undergraduate research in my spare time, as well as being involved in an entrepreneur's organization that I hope will put me on their executive board soon and I am also looking into other clubs. What other things boost your resume?

[rustyshackleford420]

I feel like its more about playing up the experience/skills of (insert internship, job, whatever). Selling your skills for the particular position. If your in school you can probably get someone to look over your resume. Opportunities through the school for electrical engineering maybe. Its hard to say specifics, but fuck this is all shit I have to do too.

[RealGangstaAssNigga]

I'm a 3rd year mechanical engineering student and I know where you're coming from--the job market is hell right now. Most deadlines are passed already and I wasn't able to find an internship for the summer. Looks like I'll be working the liquor store again /wrists

[crazzyass]

Originally Posted by nimajneb

I feel like its more about playing up the experience/skills of (insert internship, job, whatever). Selling your skills for the particular position. If your in school you can probably get someone to look over your resume. Opportunities through the school for electrical engineering maybe. Its hard to say specifics, but fuck this is all shit I have to do too.

Yeah, we have career services here that I'll see sometime before graduating I'm sure, but for now I'm curious about what activities would be best.

I am working developing my programming abilities. I'm hoping to be able to list half a dozen or so under "skills" by the time I'm applying to grad school.

Originally Posted by RealGangstaAssNigga

I'm a 3rd year mechanical engineering student and I know where you're coming from--the job market is hell right now. Most deadlines are passed already and I wasn't able to find an internship for the summer. Looks like I'll be working the liquor store again /wrists

That sucks man. Maybe you could take a couple of summer classes and do research at your school? That's what I'm doing this summer, it should look as good as an internship, especially for grad school.

[LiquidIce]

I'll be getting IT certificates like the CCENT or CCNA as soon as possible and looking for entry level jobs as network admin.

I'm also looking to get involved in opensource projects to work on my mad c0ding skillzorz and to have something to show to potential employers.

[FJX]

Customer service experience really helps with the resume. Engineers need to be able to communicate efficiently and effectively. If you have manners and a way with words, it can go a long way. Even if you're somewhat lacking in the technical aspect of engineering.


Source: personal experience at a CE firm.

[crazzyass]

Originally Posted by FJX

Customer service experience really helps with the resume. Engineers need to be able to communicate efficiently and effectively. If you have manners and a way with words, it can go a long way. Even if you're somewhat lacking in the technical aspect of engineering.


Source: personal experience at a CE firm.

I'm awesome at written and oral communication. I actually enjoy writing and giving speeches. So I might go for the debate team next year, that should look pretty good. Plus I would enjoy the hell out of it.

[WAN]

you can volunteer. doesn't necessarily have to related to your major (though it would be ideal)

they can give you good reference/s, plus if you can stay at it for a long period of time it shows prospective employers that you have stability. you dont even have to go very often, just once a week or a month, even. this is what i am doing right now and it has already gotten me a job.

[billybob]

volunteering, taking classes, apprenticeships, etc. all are very helpful

What's big, though, is making acquaintances in whatever field you're considering. It's good to try and make a good, meaningful impression and if possible regularly make contact with anybody you're looking at trying to get to hire you. If you get to someone's good side, and stick in their memory, it's at least equally important.

Having previously mentioned qualifications and presenting them effectively is also important.

[crazzyass]

Nice. Yeah, I'm doing a remote internship for a nonprofit right now. It doesn't pay and the work is a joke, but it should look good on a resume. This is in addition to research and my actual job, so I feel like it'll be a powerful combination.

[Struwwelpeter]

Originally Posted by crazzyass

Nice. Yeah, I'm doing a remote internship for a nonprofit right now. It doesn't pay and the work is a joke, but it should look good on a resume. This is in addition to research and my actual job, so I feel like it'll be a powerful combination.

Nothing powerful about this. If you really want to intern, come along with me for a ride in my F-350. We can pick up SlickNickns at his valet job and I'll give you boys a lesson on womanizing the bitches in to some sex. Then you won't have to fuck shitty Black girls anymore. P.S. -- wear rubber shorts. I don't want any herpes getting in my truck, because that is where I fuck, if you ride in my truck, bitch you gonna fuck

[crackhead]

Try getting a maintenance position in a factory.

[ShyStar]

List hobbies if they are relevant or demonstrate something that is a diesirable characteristic - Like building scale models, puzzles or something might suggest you have eye for detail and problem solving skills.

Playing team sports usually suggests you can work well in a team environment - if you play sports list them - I'd make specific mention about them in any covering information though, otherwise they might wonder why you told them your hobbies.

One of my hobbies I listed was 'gardening' and I am now in an environmental position and I know they took notice because they asked what I grew specifically.

My resumes have always mentioned any clubs or associations I am affiliated with.

[ShyStar]

Also I would donate time to not for profit groups - Maybe helping them redesign their electrical fit-outs, conducting safety evaluations, speaking with them about options.

Potential employers want to have confidence in you knowing the importance of your job rather than someone that does it because they know how and need a job - How you can demonstrate this in your situation I'm not sure :/

[ShyStar]

Do you play chess or have you been involved in maths competitions? Or do anything that uses precise, sensitive equipment like astronomy, GPS devices or microscopes? Ever programmed your own software? Use Linux? If so again mention them. I had a heading for computer abilities/skills (the language you use can matter too, depending on who you're providing the resume to).

Do you tinker around with cars, or engines?

[crazzyass]

Originally Posted by ShyStar

Do you play chess or have you been involved in maths competitions? Or do anything that uses precise, sensitive equipment like astronomy, GPS devices or microscopes? Ever programmed your own software? Use Linux? If so again mention them. I had a heading for computer abilities/skills (the language you use can matter too, depending on who you're providing the resume to).

Do you tinker around with cars, or engines?

The nonprofit idea is always a good one, and I've actually played both chess and been involved in math competitions haha. Chess competitions too for that matter.

I'm pretty good with HV physics lab equipment, soldering, circuit assembly and the like.

I've used some Linux and I use Matlab, C++, and some Java.

I'm gonna break down a 17 HP motor next month in fact.

Looks like I've covered all of those haha.

[ShyStar]

Originally Posted by crazzyass

The nonprofit idea is always a good one, and I've actually played both chess and been involved in math competitions haha. Chess competitions too for that matter.

I'm pretty good with HV physics lab equipment, soldering, circuit assembly and the like.

I've used some Linux and I use Matlab, C++, and some Java.

I'm gonna break down a 17 HP motor next month in fact.

Looks like I've covered all of those haha.

Yeah I think that looks impressive written down like that. Any weaknesses in my resume I remedy by admitting that I don't have a particular skill they might be looking for but that I learn new skills quickly and are committed to learning where necessary.

[&Zenith]

Originally Posted by ShyStar

Yeah I think that looks impressive written down like that. Any weaknesses in my resume I remedy by admitting that I don't have a particular skill they might be looking for but that I learn new skills quickly and are committed to learning where necessary.

I have heard that this is an excellent thing to throw out there, especially at places where they you out of the blue where your shortcomings lie.

[ShyStar]

Originally Posted by &Zenith

I have heard that this is an excellent thing to throw out there, especially at places where they you out of the blue where your shortcomings lie.

It's a tool that I've used since my second job - Working at an orchard

A few years prior to me getting the position my brother was declined the same position because when asked if he had worked on an orchard before he simply said 'no' and that ended that particular pursuit. I was 14 when that happened to him but I understood how he could have improved his chances.

When I was asked I said I haven't but I'm a quick learner - I remember the recruiter gave me a smile and then referred back to her paperwork. I told my mother how I went with the interview and her friend said something like "that was the right answer" and she had previously worked at an employment agency. I don't think she was just trying to give me support, and either way I got that job and ended up assuming a lot of different duties and getting extra hours and I only worked that during my 3 month break between High School and University.

I got one job that required a drivers licence without having one - I kicked goals with everything else they were looking for so I don't think they had much of an option but to take me on with my assurance that I would attain one as soon as possible (and safe).

These days if I was going for a job and didn't meet ALL of the requirements but really wanted the job I'd probably consider getting into contact with the recruiter or HR staff and ask if it was worth applying for anyway - Good indicator, and can save you from wasting time.

Another thing I think is worth doing is asking what exactly made the difference, and for any feedback on their impressions, how they think you went in any interview you had, etc. Again doing just this I feel helped land me another job...because the successful applicant didn't end up staying with them. A good impression lasts and sometimes those hired over you don't end up working out.

[Optionryder420]

Originally Posted by crazzyass

The nonprofit idea is always a good one, and I've actually played both chess and been involved in math competitions haha. Chess competitions too for that matter.

I'm pretty good with HV physics lab equipment, soldering, circuit assembly and the like.

I've used some Linux and I use Matlab, C++, and some Java.

I'm gonna break down a 17 HP motor next month in fact.

Looks like I've covered all of those haha.

What kind of jobs are you looking into?

Also, what state/area are you looking into living in once you graduate and hope to get a job?

If you want to move more towards software development start a project and put it on github. Try and figure out what technologies you like to work with. I much prefer using PHP and MySQL, unfortunately I have to work with .NET shit here at work. Java is a good language and there are many jobs with that, look into Oracle certs.

I don't know if I'd list hobbies and all that on a resume... I don't even know if I'd list school activities, but then again, I don't participate in any.

The one thing I can really tell you is that all this shit on your resume doesn't matter that much. What matters is knowing the people that will be looking at your resume.

[crazzyass]

Originally Posted by Optionryder420

What kind of jobs are you looking into?

Also, what state/area are you looking into living in once you graduate and hope to get a job?

If you want to move more towards software development start a project and put it on github. Try and figure out what technologies you like to work with. I much prefer using PHP and MySQL, unfortunately I have to work with .NET shit here at work. Java is a good language and there are many jobs with that, look into Oracle certs.

I don't know if I'd list hobbies and all that on a resume... I don't even know if I'd list school activities, but then again, I don't participate in any.

The one thing I can really tell you is that all this shit on your resume doesn't matter that much. What matters is knowing the people that will be looking at your resume.

Electrical engineering, with the goal of getting a doctorate and working as a mixture of professor, researcher, consultant, and entrepreneur over the course of my career, blending the four as much as possible.

I'm also open to moving. In fact, I pretty much plan on it. I love traveling. But settling in Boston for job purposes sounds like an idea. It depends a lot on where I go for grad school, though, as I'd be laying roots then for the rest of my career in that location.

[1983]

Tape some money onto a piece of paper and write "This means I start work on Monday"

Hand it personally to the guy and if you come in to work and you're not hired kill him and sell his organs.



Al

[ayingerbrau]

With the amount of jobs around at the moment you'd be better off trying to "build your physique" and win the Mr. Olympia contest. Unfortunately, it's rigged!



"You're fucked."

[RealGangstaAssNigga]

Originally Posted by ayingerbrau

With the amount of jobs around at the moment you'd be better off trying to "build your physique" and win the Mr. Olympia contest. Unfortunately, it's rigged!



"You're fucked."

Get the fuck out of legit threads you troll. Go back to COoW to discourage exercise and promote steroid cycles or something.