ENGG 100 A1 & A2. Cori Foged & Stacey Sayler Employment Coordinators Engineering Employment Centre E2 050

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1 ENGG 100 A1 & A2 Cori Foged & Stacey Sayler Employment Coordinators Engineering Employment Centre E

2 Agenda Resumes & Cover Letters Engineering Employment Centre Resumes Purpose Content Structure Cover Letters PlacePro Canada

3 Engineering Employment Centre Who? Employment Coordinators o Cori Foged o Stacey Sayler Recruitment Assistant o Emily Barnett Where? 2 nd Floor, ETLC, E2-050 By the pedway from ETLC to Chem/Mat Website:

4 What is the purpose of a resume? A marketing tool to secure an interview Highlights relevant experiences and skills for the position Highlights your qualifications and accomplishments

5 What the Employer Wants To Know About You! Can you do the job? Will you do the job? Will you fit in?

6 Before you write your resume THINK Identify, through research and the job posting key competencies recruiters are looking for Assess your skills, abilities and knowledge Analyze your experiences from previous jobs to determine relevant skills Match competencies and your skills

7 Creating a professional image Resume maximum 1 to 2 pages Clear, concise and correct no gimmicks Fluid document, tailor to each application Use standard format & font white space Use proper tense (i.e., active, past) Edit carefully!.even 1 error can eliminate your application!

8 Overview of a Combination Resume Contact information Education Technical Experience Richard Anderson 123 Campus Lane RAnderson@ualberta.ca Edmonton, Alberta Telephone: T6G 1Y3 Cellular: PROFILE Mechanical Engineering graduate with proven communication and problem solving abilities seeking a challenging EIT opportunity with ABC Company to apply my technical skills in mechanical design and project management. EDUCATION Mechanical Engineering, BSc. University of Alberta, Faculty of Engineering, Edmonton, AB WORK EXPERIENCE May August 2009 Mechanical Student Engineer RVI Industries Ltd., Edmonton, AB Applied successfully for Truck and Trailer National Safety Mark Derived new parts naming system Created drawing formats and parts tag for production use Performed an on-site visit to survey area for product design Wrote installation guides and manuals for products Performed strength calculations for structural members Trained co-workers in Pro Engineer modeling Created presentations for products for RVI national conference Installed Transporter decks onto a Peterbilt truck May August 2008 Mechanical Student Engineer XYZ Industries Ltd., Edmonton, AB Managed parts and assemblies within Interlink Designed posters and wellhead quote drawings for clients using Drawingboard and Pro Engineer Wildfire 1.0 Created and modified wellhead components to meet American Petroleum Institute specifications with Pro Engineer Wildfire 1.0 Performed thermal testing on new wellhead equipment COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, MATLAB, Pro Engineer Wildfire 1.0 and Interlink Familiar with Mastercam and BobCAD Proficient with Microsoft Operating Systems Able to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Streamline and QuarkXpress ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Scholarships and Awards: University of Alberta Academic Excellence University of Alberta Faculty of Engineering Academic Excellence Rutherford Scholarship (High school average over 80%) Possess a Class 5 driver s license with clean driver s abstract Active volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club of Edmonton, 2004 present Team member of an Edmonton (EVA) Recreational Volleyball team, 2002 present Enjoy reading, playing sports and building models Profile / Highlights Work Experience Additional Information References References available upon request Page 1 of 1 Page Number

9 Contact Information Name Address (passive contact) Telephone (active contact) Richard Anderson 123 Campus Lane Edmonton, Alberta Tel: (780) T6G 1Y3 Cell: (780)

10 Objective / Profile Summarize your objective, who you are, what you re looking for and what your key offerings are Highlight your engineering related qualifications / transferrable skills / industry experience Typically in sentence/paragraph format Do not use I or my on your resume OBJECTIVE Mechanical Engineering graduate with proven communication and problem solving abilities seeking a Engineer-in-training position with ABC Industries Inc., that will utilize my strong technical skills in mechanical design.

11 Profile / Highlight of Qualifications SUMMARY OF SKILLS Eight months experience as a Water Resource Management (WRM) Intern Knowledgeable of the fundamentals of hydrology and hydraulics as they relate to municipal water and waste water systems Strong theoretical understanding of structural analysis and design related to municipal infrastructure and building construction Experience conducting impact assessments and site selections for 21 WRM projects Ability to conduct land surveys and create accurate 2D and 3D engineering drawings (using freehand and AutoCAD 2008)

12 Education If you have not yet graduated: EDUCATION BSc. in Engineering, First Year* Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta *Expected completion: April Present Once you graduate: EDUCATION Mechanical Engineering, BSc University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

13 Professional Experience Reverse chronological order most recent first Position held, dates, company name, location Start each bullet point with an action verb Key accomplishments as well as duties and responsibilities Quantify your achievements Use relevant experiences to highlight your transferable skills PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mechanical Student Engineer May August 2005 XYZ Industries Ltd., Edmonton, AB Created and modified wellhead components with Pro Engineer Wildfire 1.0 resulting in compliance with American Petroleum Institute specifications

14 Keep it real keep it you

15 Skill Statements Formula for creating Skill Statements Action verb + Details + Outcome = Skill Statement

16 Skill Statement Sample Action verb Details + Outcome + = Skill Statement Modeled and simulated Northern Alberta s gas distribution systems to manage short and long term growth requirements

17 Skill Statement Sample Action verb + Details + Outcome = Skill Statement Developed effective time management skills by balancing a hour work week with full time university studies

18 Optional Sections Academic Projects Computer / Technical Skills Specialized Training Volunteer Activities Interests and Additional Skills

19 Samples of Optional Sections COMPUTER SKILLS Advanced competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, MATLAB, Pro Engineer Wildfire 1.0 and Interlink Experienced using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Streamline and QuarkXpress Proficient with Microsoft Operating Systems VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY Current As President of the ABC club, increased membership by 24% due to effective marketing and networking initiatives Founding member and leader in a youth group INTERESTS AND ADDITIONAL SKILLS Class 5 driver s license with a clean driver s abstract Enjoy reading, recreational sports and building models

20 A comment on references References available upon request Have professional references available for the interview

21 Keep it relevant & professional

22 Purpose of the Covering Letter GOAL IS TO GET THE INTERVIEW One page introduction, not a duplication, of your resume Tailored to a specific position Highlights why you are interested and suitable for the job

23 Cover Letter Essentials Company contact details specific name is preferable Align cover letter with needs of employer Avoid WIIFM Be business professional not gimmicky Clear concise correct SIGN IT (for hard copy)

24 Constructing the Cover Letter Contact info Date Company Address Attention & Subject Signature Enclosure Richard Anderson 123 Campus Lane Edmonton, Alberta Tel: T6G 1Y3 Cell: October 16, 2007 Human Resources Sample Company Engineering Inc Street Edmonton AB T5J 0N3 Attention: Mr. John Smith Re: Junior Engineer opportunity Dear Mr. Smith: Please accept this letter, the enclosed resume and transcript as my application for the summer position of Junior Engineer with Sample Company Engineering Inc. that is posted with the Engineering Employment Centre at the University of Alberta. As a fourth year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Alberta, I feel this is an excellent opportunity to launch my career with a progressive organization that provides quality training and hands-on experience. In return I offer a strong work ethic and well developed interpersonal and problem solving skills. My involvement with challenging academic project work has taught me how to analyze available information and how to formulate appropriate technical solutions within a team environment. Additionally my dedication to high standards is supported by the achievement of a 3.8 GPA. I will be available to commence employment in May 2011, but I am available to meet with you immediately and can be reached at to schedule an interview. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my application. I look forward to further discussing how I can make a positive contribution to Sample Company. Sincerely, Richard Anderson Enclosure (2) Opening Body Closing

25 Most Importantly! PROOFREAD THE COVER LETTER

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