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1 Passport to Your Future Technical Communication: The Resume Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 1

2 Chapter 130.362.9 (TEKS) - The student understands the opportunities and careers in fields related to physical and mechanical systems.  Engineers must possess strong technical communication skills. To interview for an engineering career, the engineer must first create a resume highlighting his/her qualifications.  The resume is the passport to an engineer’s future. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 2

3 The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions CommunicationsA technique for expressing ideas effectively (such as writing or speech). DesignA plan or protocol for carrying out or accomplishing something. Electronic Publishing Publishing in which information is distributed by means of a computer network or is produced in a format for use with a computer. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 3

4 The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions HeadingSomething that forms or serves as a head, especially an inscription, headline, or title standing at the top or beginning (of a resume, letter or chapter). ObjectiveSomething toward which effort is directed: an aim, goal or end of action. EducationA degree, level or kind of schooling. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 4

5 The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions Work ExperienceThe experience that a person has working, or working in a specific field or occupation. Computer SkillsOne's ability to utilize the software (and sometimes hardware) of a computer. HonorsAn award: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 5

6 The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions ActivitiesOrganized student activities connected with school and usually carrying no academic credit, such as sports, clubs, volunteer activities. ReferencesCharacter: a formal recommendation by a teacher or former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 6

7 The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions EmployerA person or firm that employs workers. ExperienceThe accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities. Human RelationsThe social and interpersonal relations between human beings. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 7

8 The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions ManagementThe act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control. QualificationsQualities, accomplishments, etc., that recommend a person for some function, office, or the like. ResearchDiligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 8

9 The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions ResumeIs a piece of paper (or an electronic document) that serves to introduce you to the people who will eventually hire you. SkillsThe ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well. TechnicalOf or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 9

10  A resume is a piece of paper (or an electronic document) that serves to introduce you to the people who will eventually hire you.  A resume is one of the most important technical communication documents you will ever create as an engineer.  A resume is a document that contains a summary of relevant job experience and education. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 10

11 UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 11

12 UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All rights reserved. 12

13  Your resume is the tool you will use to sell your qualifications to a potential engineering employer.  A resume tells the employer what you have done in the past and what you can do for their engineering company now.  A resume provides an advance contact with the employer to generate interest in you so that the employer will want to interview you. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 13

14 There are two types of resumes:  Skills Resume  Experience Resume Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 14

15  The Skills Resume is for people who have not yet completed significant work experience.  It allows the job seeker to present school and extracurricular activities to good effect.  A Skills Resume combines the skills you have from a variety of experiences - paid work, volunteer work, student activities, classroom work, projects, you name it - and groups these skills by categories related to the kind of job you're seeking. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 15

16  The Experience Resume highlights prior work experience related to the job for which a person is applying.  A skills resume will be used by most engineering students in the first two years of study and those who graduate without technical work experience.  However, engineering students with internship and co-op experience in an engineering context would use an Experience Resume. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 16

17  As high school students we will create a Skills Resume because you have not yet completed significant work experience.  You should keep your resume to one page!!!!! Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 17

18 Your Skills Resume should include the following elements:  Heading  Objective  Education  Work Experience (if any)  Computer Skills  Honors/Activities  References Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 18

19 Your Skills Resume should include the following elements:  Heading Your Name (Centered) Address (Street, City, State, Zip code) Permanent Phone Number Email Address Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 19

20 Your Skills Resume should include the following elements:  Objective Write a clear statement. For example, an entry level position in (state field or position sought). Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 20

21 Your Skills Resume should include the following elements:  Education Your degrees Your school Graduation date (or anticipated date) Grade Point Average (e.g., 3.0/4.0) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 21

22 Your Skills Resume should include the following elements:  Work Experience Your job titles (list most recent first) The companies for which you worked Dates during which you worked for those companies Responsibilities in those positions Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 22

23 Your Skills Resume should include the following elements:  Computer Skills List Operating Systems List Software Applications List Languages & Scripts List Hardware List Certifications Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 23

24 Your Skills Resume should include the following elements:  Honors/Activities Meaningful honors you have received Meaningful activities in which you have participated Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 24

25 Your Skills Resume should include the following elements:  References List three (3) individuals who can verify your credentials and all or part of the information you have written in your resume  Current or former teachers  Current or former project managers or supervisors  Other contacts from industry associations Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 25

26  Keep your resume to one page.  List dates in reverse chronological order (your most recent information first).  Use a 12-point font size and typeface such as Times New Roman. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 26

27  Use one-inch margins around the page.  All headings (Heading, Objective, Education, Work Experience, Computer Skills, Honors/Activities, References) should be in bold, in capital letters, and should be the only information on that line of the page.  Your resume should be printed using high- quality laser printer on excellent bond paper (white, off-white or ivory colored paper). Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 27

28 Here are recommended action verbs you may want to use in your Skills Resume, categorized by topic: Human Relations worked withtaughthelpedvolunteered servedassistedinteractedcounseled trainedsponsoreddirectedguided Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 28

29 Here are recommended action verbs you may want to use in your Skills Resume, categorized by topic: Research and Design researchedexperimentedobservedanalyzed testedassessedsolvedverified designeddiscovereddevisedcreated investigatedevaluated Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 29

30 Here are recommended action verbs you may want to use in your Skills Resume, categorized by topic: Communications draftededitedaddresseddesigned revisedinterpretedcomposedprepared lecturedpublishedtaughtconducted presentedinstructedpublished Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 30

31 Here are recommended action verbs you may want to use in your Skills Resume, categorized by topic: Management managedcontractedsavedrated maintainedscheduledevaluatedestablished solddevisednegotiatedverified plannedcontrolledproducedorganized purchasedimprovedcoordinated Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 31

32 Write your Skills Resume using the Microsoft Word resume templateresume template document. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 32

33 Gomez, Oakes, Leone (2006). Engineering Your Future, Second Edition. Wildwood, MO: Great Lakes Press, Inc. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 33

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