Expert Resume Tips for Engineers: Stand Out at Career Fairs & Internship Panels
Discover valuable tips and tricks for crafting a standout engineering resume, asking engaging questions during interviews, and making the most of career fairs and internship panels. Learn from experienced panel members and hone your elevator speech skills for maximum impact on September 6th, 2019.
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+ Career Fair Workshop: Panel Q&A and Resume/Elevator Speech Tips & Tricks September 6th, 2019 @ 1 PM Cherry 3204
+ Co-Op/Internship Panel Ask questions like How do you stand out to get an interview? How do you know if a company is right for you? What kind of questions should you ask during an interview?
+Panel Members Saul Ochoa Internships with Metalforms and BASF/Total Co-op/contractor w/ WestRock for 1.5 years Victoria Simon Two internships with INEOS Styrolution Offer from BASF David Yeakey Two internships w/ INEOS Olefins & Polymers Co-op with WestRock Offer from Citgo Chelsea Savoy Internships w/ Boeing, BASF/TOTAL, and WestRock SHPE Conference Offers from Intel, Ford, and Eaton
+Resume Tips & Tricks for Engineers
+Resume Tips & Tricks for Engineers Building Your Resume Create your resume for the job you want to apply for ExxonMobil wants objective statement Motiva wants technical skills after work experience Attend info sessions Do not assume what the recruiter knows What tools did you utilize, how, and what was the outcome Limit yourself to one page adjust font size and margins Never go less than 10 pt or over 12 pt font Name should be 18 pt
+Resume Tips & Tricks for Engineers Building Your Resume List information in this order: 1. Name and contact information use your Lamar email 2. Education - Major, GPA, and graduation date 1. Can include simple list of relevant coursework 2. Can also include academic honors 3. Applicable technical skills 4. Work experience reverse chronological order 5. Leadership experience in organizations 6. Awards, honors, etc.
+Things to Remember Do Don t Include too many/few details Balance without being overly technical Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally Use action words to describe your accomplishments Utilized, organized, collaborated, etc. Be mindful of tenses past vs. present Be mindful of date ranges List job duties or use a passive voice Include meaningless data List quantifiable results use numbers as a tool to provide scale Be dishonest or inflate titles/experience Aim to be compelling Paint a picture of who you are and what you bring to the table Cover letters can add to this Include irrelevant information (hobbies, interests, etc.)
+Resume Tips & Tricks Fine Tuning Be 100% sure that there are no spelling/grammatical errors Do not send a photo or personal information (DOB, etc.) Guide the reader s eye to points you want to highlight through formatting Be careful with what you put in bold Have at least one other person review your final draft Remember to upload as a PDF to lock in formatting Ask yourself Have I communicated my accomplishments clearly, concisely, and accurately? Does this resume reflect who I am and what I can contribute? If I were the hiring manager, would I hire myself?
+Contacts and Things to Know Director, Outreach and Student Services Erin Lovelady Great for resume reviews and help with fine tuning Contact Info Erin.Lovelady@lamar.edu (409) 880 - 8714 Engineering Resume Specialist @ Career & Testing Center - Jocelyn L. Robbins, MBA Can help you build your resume from scratch, practice your elevator speech, and set up mock interviews Contact Info Jocelyn.Robbins@lamar.edu (409) 880-8878 Make appointments on HireACardinal.org Engineering employers coming to all major career fair List in handshake Motiva, Scallion Controls, etc.
+ Elevator Speech How-To
+Elevator Speech How-To Generate Their Interest What do you need your audience to know Major and classification Internship or relevant work experience Leadership positions Unique perspective to help you stand out Show Your Interest What do you need to know? I am interested in a full-time position are there any available with your company? Hand them your resume Be ready for questions think of this as a professional conversation, not an interview Segway into further conversation What do you want to know? Ask more detailed questions Solidify interest in company Leave an impression
