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Looking for a paid STEM internship this summer?
Application deadlines are COMING UP!
Your résumé is your friend
• It reminds you of what you’ve done, when, where, and documents your various skills
• It is often a REQUIRED part of your application
So what is a résumé?
• Personal summary of your professional history and qualifications
• A résumé (also spelled “resume”) includes anything a person wants to express about:
• Career goals• Education• Experience• Activities• Honors
It is your chance to impress a potential employer in 15 seconds or less
Do you have to be a ?
Do you have to be an ?
Be honest
Be powerful
Be concise
General Guidelines: KISS
• One page in length
• Simple font: Arial or Times New Roman (10-12 pt)
• Simple, clean paper: – Use 8 1/2” x 11” (letter) paper– White, light cream, or gray
Basic Sections
KEY: Keep it positive and to the point. There is flexibility in the structure
Source: http://owl.english.purdue.edu
Contact Information
Include:• Name• Address• Phone numbers• Email address
Robert Wilcox839 King St Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
home: (808) 538-1000 cel: (808) 227-3000rwilcox@hawaii.edu
Contact Information
Include:• Name• Address• Phone numbers• Email address
iambeyonce@yahoo.com
Robert Wilcox839 King St Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
home: (808) 538-1000 cel: (808) 227-3000rwilcox@hawaii.edu
Objective Statement (optional)Brief and to the point
Write this first for yourself, so that you know your own career objective.
Then for your resume, modify it to be a concise
statement of what you’re looking to do.
ObjectiveGain experience toward a degree in electrical engineering
Education: reverse chronological = most recent first
Include:• University attended•Major/Minors• GPA (if 3.0 or above)• Date of program completion
EducationKapiolani Community College Fall 2011-presentASNS Life Science Degree, GPA 3.5June 2013 projected graduation date
Experience: reverse chronological
Include: • Educational – summer bridge, etc•Work – peer mentor, etc• Volunteer – Lyon Arboretum unpaid
internship
Be creative with this section by describing and emphasizing your experiences in the most relevant way possible. Highlight TRANSFERABLE skills.
Experience: use ACTION verbs!
Action verbs help highlight your transferable skills and experiences.
Example:– Before: worked at Papa John’s– After: coordinated pizza orders and delivery;
responsible for timely service
See action verb handout
Try it out!
Write down the description for one experience:• Company or organization• Location• Dates• Job title• Description
Experience Kapiolani Community College STEM Program (Honolulu, HI) August 2011- Present Peer Mentor Assisted students ages 16-40 with one-on-one help on assignments in math from algebra to calculus III, physics, and summer research experience (REU) applications.
Activities: KCC Ecology Club member Holy Trinity Church choir member Honolulu Marathon 2013 volunteer
Activities, Honors, Skills
Skills:Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint),
familiar with Matlab, ArcGIS, proficient in C++Lab: PCR, good sterile techniqueField: ecological surveying experience, plant identification skills
Honors: KCC Math and Science Achievement Award (Fall 2012)KCC STEM START-UP Scholarship (Spring 2012)
Reminders
• Ultimate goal is to get an interview• Utilize white space (don’t cram)• Employer will only take 15 seconds to
glance at a résumé
For More Information
• Look at samples and websites online• http://owl.english.purdue.edu
• Ask teachers and staff for help• Find professional mentors in your field and ask them for
feedback
KCC STEM CenterKokio 202
Aurora Kagawa (kagawa@hawaii.edu)