1. SBES General &Professional
Meeting #2
October 30th , 2013

2. Whose House!? SBES Society of Black Engineers and Scientists
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

3. mission statement
“ To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”
SBES
Society of Black Engineers and Scientists
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

4. mission statement
“ To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”
SBES
Society of Black Engineers and Scientists
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

5. Former: Region 2 Alumni Ex Chair,
GUEST SPEAKER
Tiffani Teachey
Former: Region 2 Alumni Ex Chair,
Current: PG&E Diablo Canyon Engineer
SBES
Society of Black Engineers and Scientists
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

6. Society of Black Engineers & Scientists
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
by Tiffani Teachey Region II NSBE Professionals Chair Emeritus
October 30, 2013

7. Overview Workplace Success Resume Critique Question
Dressing for Work
Top 6 Rules for Using Cell Phones at Work
Etiquette
Top 9 Ways to Make a Good Impression at Work
Resume Critique
Question
Good/Bad Resume Example

8. Dressing for Work Clothes Make the Man (or Woman)
Clothes should be neat and clean
Keep your shoes in good condition.
Your hair should be neatly styled.
For women: makeup should be subtle.
Nails should be clean & neat and of reasonable length.
Dress for the job you want. If you aspire to be a manager, dress like managers in your company do.
Rules for Casual Dress at Work
Casual doesn't mean sloppy. Your clothing should still be neat and clean.
You can't go wrong with khakis & a sport shirt or a nice sweater.
If you are going to a meeting or making a presentation, professional attire may be in order.
Reference:

9. Dressing for Work Dressing for a Job Interview
Adhere to the employer's dress code
Formal (suit and tie) or Casual
Dress slightly better than you would if you were an employee.
Cover up tattoos and remove body jewelry until you know whether they are acceptable

10. Top 6 Rules for Using Cell Phones at Work
Turn Your Cell Phone Ringer Off
Use Your Cell Phone Only for Important Calls
Let Your Cell Phone Calls Go to Voice Mail
Find a Private Place to Make Cell Phone Calls
Don't Bring Your Cell Phone Into the Restroom ... Ever
Don't Bring Your Cell Phone to Meetings
Reference:

11. Email Etiquette: Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Hit Send
What does my address say about me?
Are the name and address in the "TO:" field correct?
Have I properly addressed the recipient?
Have I used the appropriate tone?
Is my too wordy (or is it not wordy enough)?
Have I attached unsolicited attachments?
Have I proof-read my message?
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12. 9 Ways to Make a Good Impression at Work
Use Proper Office Etiquette
Face Up To Your Mistakes
Know When To Call In Sick To Work
Come Through In Crisis
Know What Topics To Avoid Discussing
Manage Your Time Effectively
Dress Appropriately
Avoid Offending Co-workers
Represent Your Company Well At Business Meetings
Reference:

13. Resume Critique
Switch your resume with a partner and get something to mark with
Write down one word in the top left that describes your first impression of this resume
Write down one word on the top right that describes your first impression of this person based on their resume
As we go through the questions, write down the coinciding score on the back and we will add up in the end
BE HONEST!

14. Resume Critique VISUAL APPEAL:
Pages: 1 page is good for most, 2 is fine for more experienced professionals/many publications (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Paper: Is it fairly wrinkle-free, unscented, and pleasing to the touch? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
White space: too little, just enough or too much? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Margins, headers, & bullet alignment: all words, bullet spacing, section header alignment are uniform and organized and the document is easy to follow? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Font: Is it legible, appropriate size? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Bold words: Do the bolded words highlight information that is pertinent? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Bullet Punctuation: Is there any punctuation after the bullets? There should NOT be any punctuation after a bullet i.e. a period – cross those off (No punctuation after bullets = 3, All bullets with punctuation = 2, A few bullets with and a few without punctuation = 1)

15. Resume Critique CONTENT: Read the resume
Leading Headers: Does the resume order begin with appropriate sections that align with the person’s stage of professional life (i.e. recent grads lead with education vs. experienced who lead with job qualifications)? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Keywords: Do you see any keywords that would appeal to an employer hiring for this person’s skill-set i.e. six sigma, customer service, client, teamwork, CAD, design, analysis, forecasting (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Action Words: Does each bullet in the work experience section begin with a powerful action verb? Is it in past tense for completed work and present tense for ongoing work? Are the bullets concise and unique? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Accomplishments vs. Duties: Does the candidate highlight what their accomplishments are/were and what value they brought to a company, teammates, customers or merely the job description/responsibilities? (i.e. Responsible to manage a team of 3 OR Recruited, hired, trained and supervised a diverse team of 3 Senior Engineers) (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Extracurriculars: Does the person do anything other than work, work, work? Are extracurricular activities, volunteer, professional organizations listed? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Any Typos at all, not even one??? (None at all = 5, I found at least one = minus 5)
Is SBES/NSBE on the resume? :O (Yes = +5, No = minus 5)
Would you hire this person? (Yes = +5, Maybe = +3, No = +1)

16. Resume Building Your resume is your MARKETING tool
Make sure you include an OBJECTIVE
Highlight your ACCOMPLISHMENTS, not responsibilities
What VALUE do you bring to the company, employees, customers?
Include keywords in your content for employer keyword searches i.e. six sigma
$$$ stand out
Lead with your STRENGTHS
Recent grads – education, projects, volunteer experience
Short term jobs? – list Spring 2006 instead of 2/06 thru 5/06
More experienced – work accomplishments
Same employer for 20 years? List different roles in that company

17. Resume Building cont.
Max 1 page for less experienced, max 2 pages for more experienced
Make bullets concise, recruiters don’t want to read paragraphs
No punctuation after bullets/fragments
Begin each bullet with action verb (past tense for completed work, present tense for current work)
Ensure resume is able/scanable

18. Questions
Focus this year : Relationship Building

19. Resume Example Good Example
Appropriate detail, easy to read, nice layout
Source:
Focus this year : Relationship Building

20. Resume Example Bad Example
Not enough detail, too much white space that can be levearged
Source:
Focus this year : Relationship Building

21. announcements
Cal Poly Black Alumni Association BBQ: November 9th at 3PM
University of California Riverside, GEM Grad Lab on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Bourns College of Engineering
November 14: (TH) Southern CA 6:00pm in Bonderson (Bldg 197), Room 104. “What you should be doing NOW to be a top candidate for great companies”
Food will be provided !
SBES
Society of Black Engineers and Scientists
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

22. Upcoming Events Habit Fundraiser When: November 6th Time: 4-9pm
Come join us for delicious food, fun and games

23. upcoming events
Join DCAB(SBES, SHPE, SWE) as they host the Around the World Potluck on Nov the ATL
Bring a dish and come have a swell time!!!
SBES
Society of Black Engineers and Scientists
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo