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Evaluation & Feedback Overview61 Answered the SurveyExpectations Met (59)
Expectations Exceeded (1)
Clear Presentation (60)Useful Material (60)
MSFEs Already Know…Professional Etiquette - Conduct (11)Almost Everything (9) Business Attire (9)Nothing (8)Company Research (5), but (1) did not know the importancePre-Arrival Preparation (4)Interview Process (3)Eye Contact (2)
MSFEs Already Know…Grooming (1) but (1) asked ‘What is grooming?’Introduction (1)Types of Interviews (1)Preparation Time (1)Behavior Questions (1)Handshake (1)Everything (1)A little bit (1)A third (1)
MSFEs Learned…Pre-Work/Research (15)Interview Process (14)POEDiC Structure (8)Conduct (6)Interview Skills (4)What to (not) say & ask (4)Types of interviews (4)Something about classmates (4)Importance of the Three Questions (3)Cultural Differences (US vs. other countries) (2)How did they get my resume? (2)
MSFEs Learned…Stand up for phone interviews (1)How to introduce myself (1)Professional Portfolio (1)Reading Job Descriptions (1)Questions for Interviewers (1)Business Cards (1)“Many things about the interview…” (1)Dynamic & Productive (1)What is a brain teaser (1)Importance of networking (1)
Workshop HighsGetting to Know You Interview Exercise (26)Energy, Enthusiasm, Dynamic (15)POEDiC Model (10)Jokes/Stories/Anecdotes/Examples (10)The Three Important Questions (6)
Workshop Lows
Length (19)Messed up my schedule (1)Hungry (1)Didn’t mind length (2)
Finish the Presentation (10)Room Temperature (5)
MSFE Resume Workshop
Presented By
Ms. Jenny S. Mak
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2007
AgendaUnderstand the purpose of a resumeLearn the US resume formatDevelop resume style Build skills to critique a resumeRecognize a good resume
What is a Resume?Universally Accepted Professional DocumentYOU on a piece of paperMarketing DocumentDocument with a Purpose
Obtain a JobApplications to School, Fellowships, Associations
Summarizes your education, experience, and skills
Short, concrete, results-oriented phrases
Resume StyleOne (1) page documentEach section clearly outlinedFont Style: Times New Roman, Arial, Tahoma, etc. What’s your style?Font Size: Dependent on Style, generally not less than size 10Margins: No less than 0.5” on each sideConsistencyMS WORD vs. PDF
Resume FormatPersonal Contact Information
Name, Address, Phone Number, Email, WebpageEducation
Relevant Coursework (NO COURSE NUMBERS)Honors, Scholarships, Fellowships, etc.
Professional/Research ExperienceChronological vs. Summarized
SkillsForeign Language, Computer, Certifications, etc.
Interests & ActivitiesOther Information
Memberships, affiliations, licensure, accreditations
Resume Best PracticesNo SurprisesProofread – not just spell/grammar check!Format & Style:
Attractive & Professional LayoutCatch the Reader’s Attention in 15 SecondsClarity, Consistency, Organization & EnthusiasmSmart use of paper real-estateResume in a Table
Resume Best Practices (cont’d)Header
Legible NameOne Address: Where to mail correspondence?One Email, Phone, Website
ObjectiveNo “I want to have a career in financial services…”
EducationExplain the courses (no course numbers)Summarize projectsPerformance indicator (honors, awards, etc.)
Resume Best Practices (cont’d)Education & Experiences
Tailor the Resume to the Job or Purpose: Multiple VersionsHonesty and IntegrityQuantify your skills – “Organized a network event for 1000 people …”Highlight AccomplishmentsWord (verb) choice – ACTIONSuccinct, attractive, easy to read, interestingAvoid gaps in dates
Resume Best Practices (cont’d)Activities
Describe transferable skillsLeadership
SkillsLanguageComputingFinanceOther (i.e. certifications, equipment…)
InterestsSelect interesting ones
DO NOT Include…Personal Information (too personal)
Age, citizenship, marital status, number of children…Repetitious use of words
“Responsible for…”“Duties include…”
Your GPA if less than 3.0Use of First Person (I, Me, Us, We…)Long NarrationList of References or “References Available Upon Request”JPEGs, TIFFs, Animation
MSFE Resume PortfolioContains all MSFE resumesDistributed to employers, alumni, professionals, etc.Published and refreshed electronicallyEmployers EXPECT the resume portfolio by mid-September
Action ItemsMake revisions – proofread Get it reviewed by a career counselor, peers, colleagues, classmates…Review and reflect on your resume
Will it land you the interview?
Resume Portfolio 2007 DeadlineFRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2006MS Word (US Version) only
Remember…
Resumes are NOT static.You are never DONE with your resume.It is a living document recording your
experiences and education.