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Elements of a Winning Resume

• Jeffrey H. Greenfield, Ph.D., P.E.

• Broward County Water & Wastewater Services

• Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida International University

• FEE Track

• 2019 FES/ACEC-FL Annual Conference

• July 25, 2019

• The Vinoy, St. Petersburg

Resume Writing

FIU CAREER AND TALENT DEVELOPMENTCAREER.FIU.EDU

Learning Objectives

• Purpose and intention of a resume

• Appearance, style and formats in writing a resume/cover letter

• Components

2341 ABD Drive, Miami, FL 55555 *(555) 555-5555

Fredi Gator [email protected]

EDUCATION

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL December 2018 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING GPA 3.35

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Wall of Wind (WOW) EF– IHRC, Extreme Events Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL Sept 2016 to Present Research Assistant and Engineers on Wheels Leader

• Create lesson plans, and activities to present to k-12 students to encourage them in STEM careers

• Present engineering concepts related to Extreme Events, hurricane safety, and resilience in classroom

• Perform wind test demonstrations highlighting the importance of an infrastructure plan for the future Hazen & Sawyer, Coral Gables, FL May – August 2017 Technician/Summer Internship

• Supported the company in a variety of water and wastewater projects related to Sea Level Rise

• Researched for available data and created tables and maps for projects’ analysis

• Assisted and prepared documents for submissions and communication with staff in/off company LEADERSHIP & COMPETITION EXPERIENCE

Engineers without Borders Florida International University Chapter (EWB FIU) March 2017 to Present President (Former Vice President of External Affairs)

• Oversee development of our project in Jinotega, Nicaragua to provide safe and clean water to the community where our main goal is to help the village to become sustainable throughout infrastructures projects

• Fundraise over twice the budget needed for the assessment trip organized and done during spring break Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) South Chapter May 2017 to Present Student Chapters Coordinator

• Create an effective flow of communication between the professional Chapter and student’s organizations

• Support in the planning and completion of professional and social events hosted by the organization Extreme Events Institute & Foundation Relations Department December 2017 Selected to represent the College of Engineering and The Wall of Wind Research Facility

• Presented for CEO of Bill & Melinda Gates Sue Desmond-Hellmann the Engineers on Wheels program American Society of Civil Engineers/ 2017 ASCE Southeastern Conference, hosted by FAU March 2017 Environmental team member, First place

• Researched, designed, and performed a water filtrations system to remove methylene blue from a water sample American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES & WEF) Aug 2016 to May 2017 Engineering Center Liaison

• Acted as a link between all student organizations, and assisted and coordinated events on/off campus COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Miami Dade County Public Schools 2011 to Present Volunteer Assistant Teacher

• Organize materials for classroom projects for about 20 students and supervising events and activities Sponsor-A-Scholar Foundation Non-Profit Organization 2014 to Present Science Team Leader

• Mentor about 7 ESOL adult students who are interested in science and engineering careers entering universities MEMBERSHIPS & HONORS

-EWB - ASCE -FWEA South Chapter -The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi -SWE - WEF -Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) -Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society -AAEES - PTA/PTSA -Golden Key International Honor Society -The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

AWARDS

American Academy of Civil Engineers Miami-Dade Branch Spring 2018 Scholarship April 2018 Cuban-American Association of Civil Engineers 2018 (CAACE) Premio Jose A. Vila Scholarship March 2018 Society of Women Engineers (SWE) 2017 Elizabeth McLean Memorial Scholarship September 2017 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2017 John Lenard Civil Engineering Scholarship June 2017 Student Government Association (SGA) Undergraduate Excellence Award April 2017 Student Government Association (SGA) STEM Scholarship November 2016 Google STEM Scholarship Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) August 2016

FIU Dean’s list Spring 2016

What is a Resume ?

…A brief written account of

personal, educational, and

professional qualifications and

experience



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AWARDS



Purpose✓ To be used as a professional “marketing tool”

✓ To prove you are qualified for the job

✓ To demonstrate your communication skills

✓ To prove you understand the working world

✓ To demonstrate your knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, and passions

✓ To secure an interview



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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE




















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On average, how long does an employer read over a resume?

6 – 8 seconds

Create a Winning Resume

• Easy to read and Consistent

• Recommend font/Margins:

• Times New Roman/Calibri

• 10 min. – 12 max

•1 inch - .5 inches

• Action verbs & Keywords

• No personal pronouns (I, me, my, etc…)

• 1 page



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1. Match the Job Description: KeywordsApplicant Tracking Systems

• Skills and experience the employer wants

• Job, profession, and industry-specific skills

• Industry buzzwords and jargon

• Should be throughout the resume

• Example: • Managed customer database, product

updates, and upgrades.

FIU Career And Talent Development career.fiu.edu

2. Career Readiness (Soft Skills) Definition: competences that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition in the workplace.

Competences in Seven Areas

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Oral/Written Communications

• Teamwork/Collaboration

• Information Technology Application

• Leadership

• Professionalism/Work Ethic

• Career Management

Essential Need Rating of Seven Areas1. Critical Thinking/Problem Solving (4.7)2. Professionalism/Work Ethic (4.7)3. Teamwork (4.6)4. Oral/Written Communications (4.4)5. Information Tech Application (3.9)6. Leadership (3.9)7. Career Management (3.6)

In what order do you think employers ranked these

skills?

FIU Career And Talent Development career.fiu.edu

Resume Styles

CHRONOLOGICAL FUNCTIONALReverse chronological order

(recent to least recent)Lists experiences based on skill

headings

Best used when experiences relate directly to prospective job

Skill headings do not need to be in chronological order

Highlights consistency between jobs

Used when breaking into new field, career shift, or gap in

employment

Most popular style Work history is summarized at the bottom of the page

Focuses on skills and not on companies or time

Standard Resume Components

• Personal identification

• Objective / Professional Summary

• Education

• Experience

• Skills

• Additional categories

Let’s Start From the

Top!

Personal Identification

• Name

• Address (optional)

• Preferred Phone Number

• Professional Email

• LinkedIn



Sample IdentificationFREDI GATOR

2341 ABD DRIVE, MIAMI, FL 55555

555-555-5555

[email protected]

OBJECTIVE: FIU student seeking an internship with H&S in order to perform engineering .....

FREDI GATOR2341 ABD DRIVE, MIAMI, FL 55555 555-555-5555 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: FIU student seeking an internship with H&S in order to perform engineering .....

FREDI GATOR2341 ABD DRIVE 555-555-5555MIAMI, FL 55555 [email protected]: FIU student seeking an internship with H&S in order to perform engineering .....

Which One is Best?

“Student seeking a fulltime job to utilize learned skills and education at your company”

Seeking a fulltime opportunity with Engineering, Inc. to learn and practice civil and environmental engineering design.

Versus

Objective

Sample Summary of Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• 3 years experience in AutoCAD • Self-motivated; Team Player

• Certification: F.E. • 2+ years of research experience

• Quantitative & Analytical Skills • Fluent in Spanish

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:• Over two years of design experience in civil engineering• Understanding of computer modeling techniques in civil/environmental engineering• Recognized for working successfully in individual and team dynamic settings

Education

• Institution, city, state• Degree earned or anticipated• Graduation month & year• GPA: 3.0/4.0

Additional items to consider:• Academic achievements• Honors college• Certifications / Licenses• Study Abroad

EDUCATION:

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL December 2018BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING GPA 3.35

I will be able to get a job, even though I don’t have

direct experience

True

True or False?

What should Barista Fredi Highlight?

• Interpersonal & customer service skills• Recognition of sales or attendance• Organizational and multitasking skills

Has bullets

• Position Title

• Company Name

• City and State

• Month and Years of Employment

• What did you do?

• How did you do it? (Skills)

• Results?/Gains? (Quantify)

Additional Categories

Skills:

Languages and Computer

Research/Projects

Activities/Leadership:

Volunteering, On/Off campus involvement, and professional organizations

Honor/Awards

Training and Certifications

International Experience – relevant to professional experience

Study and research abroad

True or False?

I need to write “References Available Upon Request” at the

bottom of my resume.

FALSE

References• DO NOT write “Reference Available Upon Request”

• Ask for permission!

• List on separate page: 3-5 professional references

• Provide:

• Name & Title• Organization• Phone number• E-mail• Optional: How long you have known reference

What Not to Put on Your Resume

Link to LinkedInTouch of ColorBe careful of Images

Other Ideas to Include

• Hobbies (unless related to specific job)

• Marital status

• Religious and political identity

• Social security number

• Photograph

• Physical characteristics

• Sexual orientation

• Disability

• Previous terminations

SUGGESTIONS FROM A LOCAL HIRING MANAGER

• Use correct spelling

• Use correct grammar

• Be sure to be consistent with dates, especially overlapping or gap in dates.

• Pay close attention to formatting.

• You can download different resume formats.

• If you are proficient with computer programs or models state it. Do not say “know it” or “use it”.

SUGGESTIONS FROM H.R.

STAFF

• Pay attention to detail.

• Use correct grammar.

• Be careful with format and flow - chronological order.

• Write it so your grandmother could understand it. H.R. will not necessarily know what your technical skills/terms mean.

• Tailor your resume to the job.

• Remember, the first wave looking at your resume may be a machine, e.g. Indeed or Monster.

• You cannot lie.

• Do not include picture of yourself.

• Leave hobbies off.

• Add internships.

• Think about how past non-engineering jobs or skills can transfer to engineering jobs.

• If applying for a job online, complete profile and attach resume.

• Add professional societies.

• Before placing information on resume, you must answer “So what?” or “Why include this?”.

SUGGESTIONS FROM A V.P. OF A

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL

ENGINEERING FIRM

• Must be easy to look at, clear.

• Include name, address, and objectives.

• Paper does not matter.

• If using color paper, use a conservative color.

• Use an appropriate font.

• Objective must be short, clear and to the point. It must pertain to actual job that you are seeking.

• Include organizations, school, and only major coursework relevant to the job.

• Experience: ask yourself why to include it. If you cannot answer, do not include.

• Include extracurricular activities e.g. Sports - shows competitiveness.

• Include hobby (if related to field).

• Everything is about relevance. What is relevant to the job?

• Add pronunciation if your name is not a common name. Phonetic spelling or nickname can also be useful. It can be embarrassing if your name is not pronounced correctly.

ADDITIONAL RESUME WRITING TIPS

44 Resume Writing Tips, Daniel Scocco,

dailywritingtips.com/resume-writing-tips/

• Know the purpose of your resume.

• Back up your qualities and strengths.

• Make sure to use the right keywords.

• Use effective titles.

• Proofread your resume twice.

• Use bullet points.

• Where are you going?

• Put the most important information first.

• Pay attention to font. Use 11 to 12 points and Arial or similar are good choices.

• Do not include “no kidding” or “references available upon request”.

ADDITIONAL RESUME

WRITING TIPS 44 Resume Writing Tips,

Daniel Scocco, dailywritingtips.com/resume-

writing-tips/

• Explain the benefits of your skills.

• Avoid negativity.

• Include achievements instead of responsibilities.

• Do not include pictures.

• Use numbers.

• Only have one resume per employer.

• Avoid age discrimination.

• You don't need to list all your work experiences.

• Sell yourself.

• Don't include irrelevant information.

ADDITIONAL RESUME WRITING TIPS

• No lies.

• Get someone else to review your resume.

• Use action verbs, e.g. managed, coached, enforced, planned etc.

• Use a good printer.

• No hobbies (unless they support your candidacy).

• No jargon or slang.

• Be careful with sample resume templates. You don’t want your resume to look just like any other candidate.

• No fancy design details.

• No pronouns – I or me.

• Go with what you have.

• 44 Resume Writing Tips, Daniel Scocco, dailywritingtips.com/resume-writing-tips/

Summary

• Easy-to-read document

• Highlight skills and achievements

• Marketing Piece

• Tailored Resume

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