SOME TIPS ON RESUMES AND SOME TIPS ON RESUMES AND FIRST IMPRESSIONSKen SaulHP Senior Product EngineergOSU Campus ManagerContact info & objectiveContact info & objectiveMake sure your contact info is uptodate Use Make sure your contact info is up‐to‐date. Use your preferred email and phone number and give alternates –be accessible! Give a brief statement of your work objective (don’t make it too narrow):z Objective: To begin my professional career in a full‐time computer programming/analyst position that utilizes my skills in data mining and that utilizes my skills in data mining and programming.Ken Saul2EducationEducation State your Educationz Year in school, Degree/Major, expected graduation date GPA is important to many employers – don’t be embarrassed!  Work Authorization / Citizenship / Permanent Residentz This is optional but appreciated. You will have to state k h h l lyour work authorization when you apply online.Ken Saul3Skill matchSkill matchEducationEducation:z State what your focus is and what your major classes have been if there are several options in pyour major Example: BSCS with special emphasis on data visualization. Strongest programming skill is in C++, but I am proficient in g pg g , pJava and C#.z Employers are looking for a skill match.zDon’t inflate your skills hoping for a keyword zDon’t inflate your skills, hoping for a keyword match. You have to be able to back up any skill you mention.Ken Saul4ExperienceExperiencez Be brief but state any applicable experiencez Even student jobs are worth listing… talk them up a bit:Blockbuster Video Customer Service Representative Checked out and Blockbuster Video, Customer Service Representative. Checked out and stocked videos for two years. Helped customers find a great movie when they did not know what to look for. Best Buy, Floor Sales Representative. Worked two summers selling y, p ghigh tech hardware and software to consumers. Attended sales training classes by company representatives. Met or exceeded sales quotas. Awarded “Best Sales Rep” for top sales rate of promotional merchandise Worked closely with customers to understand their merchandise. Worked closely with customers to understand their needs and to supply a total solution. Oregon State University, Math Tutor. Tutored students in calculus, algebra, trig, etc. Able to work comfortably with a diverse group of algebra, trig, etc. Able to work comfortably with a diverse group of students.Ken Saul5OtherOtherflh dh Professional honors, Leadership, Service Activities, HobbieszList any scholarships, professional affiliations, honor roll, List any scholarships, professional affiliations, honor roll, awards, etc.z List leadership positions in student organizationszList your hobbies and other interests (optional)zList your hobbies and other interests (optional) “References available upon request”  No need to list references on the resume.Ken Saul6One page please Try to keep it all on one page. If two pages are needed, printy ppgpg , pthem single‐sided. Please…no mini‐CD’s or copies of your thesis / senior project.Ch k lli d fll! Ak l Check your spelling and grammar carefully! Ask someone else to proofread it, especially if English is not your first language.While you are at it, clean up your facebook, personal web While you are at it, clean up your facebook, personal web pages, etc. Employers will sometimes look you up on Google, so do see what they might find. Gi i h (h ld hi k?)Give it the “Mom” test (what would Mom think?). See what pops up on facebook if you are not logged into your account (public profile). Set appropriate security settings to p p pp p y grestrict information.Ken Saul7THOSE FIRST IMPRESSIONSSome best practices for career fairsThe secret recruiter rating scaleRecruiters may make notes on your resume or inRecruiters may make notes on your resume or in their notebook for future reference.Typically, students are divided into three groups:Typically, students are divided into three groups: + Top candidates who left a great first impression, have excellent qualifications, and are likely a good company matchmatch.9 Good candidates who could do the job but were hard to distinguish from the crowd.− Weak candidates who do not have the qualifications or who would not fit into the company at all.Ken Saul9Making a good first impression(What are you?)(What are you?) Dress is “business casual.” No shorts or shirts with holes please.  Take a shower and brush your teeth!y It is ok to look your best even if you know the company dress code is very casual.py y Smile, relax, be yourself.Ken Saul10The “Elevator Speech” (Who are you and what do you know?)( y y ) You have only a few short moments to tell who you are and what you are good at… make the most of it. Practice this with a friend!y gfz A firm, but not crushing handshake.z State your name, major, and year in school clearly.zTell what you are primarily interested in doing.Tell what you are primarily interested in doing.z Talk about a technical project you did alone or with a group. It is good to bring a diagram or other brief visual summary (on one page). Don’t make it too overly technical!z Know why you are interested in that particular company… do some research prior to the event and know how your skills and interests are a good match for what the company will need. Tailor your speech for the particular employer as necessarynecessary.Ken Saul11First Impressions: A Few Last TipsA Few Last Tips Remember that every time you meet a company representative you are being interviewed! you are being interviewed!  Act mature, responsible, and friendlyz Attend info sessions, career fairs, panel discussions, guest lectures, sponsored dinners, etc. Have your current résumé handy.sponsored dinners, etc. Have your current résumé handy. Speak loud and clear enough to be heard over the high background noise if necessary. Don’t take too much of the recruiter’s time Watch for cues that Don t take too much of the recruiter s time. Watch for cues that the recruiter is drifting…then finish up before you wreck your first impression!Follow‐up with a thank‐you email attaching your résuméFollow‐up with a thank‐you email, attaching your résumé.Ken Saul12Ken Saul13Many more to come!!!!Ch k HP’ jb d