b"Resumes\n\nfor Engineers\n\nWhat is a resume?\nA resume is a marketing brochure about you. It describes your skills, experience (paid and/or unpaid), and your\neducation. The purpose of an effective resume is to get you an interview.\nIs one resume good for all jobs?\nYour job search materials should be customized for each position. If your search is focused on one type of\nposition, a single version of your resume may be fine, along with a cover letter that is tailored to your\nemployment target. If you\xe2\x80\x99re applying to a wider range of positions, you may need to revise your resume in\naddition to creating a new cover letter. This customization is essential to your marketing and requires research\nabout the organization and industry.\nWhat is a chronological resume?\nThe chronological resume is a commonly used format for undergraduate students. The experience section of a\nchronological resume includes your positions, listed in reverse chronological order (beginning with your most\nrecent position and working backwards). Essential data includes: name of organization, location, your title, and\ndates of employment/involvement. This is followed by several bullets, describing your skills and achievements.\nHow is an engineering resume different than a liberal arts resume?\nAn engineering resume may include specialized section headings such as:\nTechnical Skills\nEngineering Experience\n\nLab Experience\nAcademic Experience\n\nLab Skills\nResearch\n\nRelevant Courses\nProjects or Design Projects\n\nAn engineer often includes academic work including a list of courses and relevant project work. This academic\nexperience might be listed before work experience, if they have not yet interned or worked in an engineering\nenvironment. Technical skills may also be listed at the top of the resume if required by the position.\nWhat else do I need to know about resumes?\n\xe2\x97\x8f Survive the human scan. Resumes get less than 30 seconds of an employer's time.\n\xe2\x97\x8f Survive the electronic scan. Make sure you have used appropriate jargon and keywords for your field.\n\xe2\x97\x8f Capture your reader\xe2\x80\x99s attention by keeping your resume to a single, easily \xe2\x80\x98skimmable\xe2\x80\x99 page. Check\nwith a Career Advisor about exceptions to the one-page rule.\n\xe2\x97\x8f Use good quality paper in colors such as white, off-white or neutral if submitting hard copy.\n\xe2\x97\x8f Check for typos, spelling errors, and grammar usage.\n\xe2\x97\x8f Include a customized cover letter that demonstrates how you match the employer\xe2\x80\x99s requirements.\nHow do I email my resume?\n\xe2\x97\x8f Email your resume and cover letter as one attachment (PDF format with your cover letter as page 1\nand resume as page 2).\n\xe2\x97\x8f When emailing your documents to employers, include your first initial and last name in the title of the\ndocument. When creating an appropriate subject line for your email, use your name and the position\nto which you\xe2\x80\x99re applying. For example: Civil engineering intern application from J. Barnum.\n\xc2\xb7 Include a short note in your email message to briefly introduce yourself, list the position to which you are\napplying, and indicate that you have attached your application to the email and look forward to\nconnecting with the employer to discuss your skills and experiences.\n\n~Please use Resume Checklist on following page to prepare your document~\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n\x0cTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n\x0cRESUME CHECKLIST\nFORMATTING & MECHANICS\nr\nr\nr\nr\nr\nr\nr\nr\n\nDocument fits on one page without overcrowding. Check with a career advisor for rare exceptions.\nFont size is 10-12 point and is professional and uniform throughout resume.\nResume is visually appealing.\nDates are uniformly formatted, NOT placed in the left-hand margin\nJudicious use of bold, italics, and underlines enhances appearance and readability.\nThere are no errors in capitalization, spelling, word usage, grammar, and punctuation.\nMargins are no smaller than .5 inches.\nEntries are listed in reverse chronological order (current to oldest) in each section.\n\nCONTACT INFORMATION\n\nr Includes 1 address, 1 phone number, and 1 professional email address.\nr If applicable, contact information may include links to a professional portfolio, website, or LinkedIn page.\n\nEDUCATION\n\nEducation is first section on resume, below contact info. Include honors/awards here (e.g., Dean\xe2\x80\x99s List).\nEach educational institution (high school/college) includes name and location (City, State).\nJunior/Seniors\xe2\x80\x99 resumes usually omit High School. Check with a career advisor for exceptions.\nStudy abroad is listed (institution, country, and dates of study), if applicable.\nDegree, month, and year of graduation are identified (i.e. \xe2\x80\x9cBachelor of Arts, May 2017\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cBachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree,\nMay 2017,\xe2\x80\x9d if undeclared)\nr Major(s) and minor(s), if declared, are listed.\nr Including coursework is optional and can be a separate section. List selected courses relevant to\njob/internship.\nr GPA is listed if 3.0 or higher. Include 2 decimal places. Do not round up.\n\nr\nr\nr\nr\nr\n\nEXPERIENCE (CAN BE MORE THAN 1 SECTION WITH TAILORED HEADINGS)\n\nr Include paid, volunteer, intern, and extracurricular activities.\nr Include 4 items: employer/organization name, location (City, State), dates, and title/role.\nr\nr\nr\nr\n\nUse a round or square, solid bullet ( \xc2\xbe, \xcb\x9c) to list your accomplishments and skills.\nStart descriptions with strong skill-based verbs ( see the next page). Use present tense for ongoing work.\nPhrases are concise and provide useful information. To convey maximum impact, ask yourself, \xe2\x80\x9cSo what?\xe2\x80\x9d\nUse quantitative information, when possible, to prove your results and effectiveness.\n\nSKILLS\nr\nr\nr\nr\n\nSkills can be listed in a separate category.\nSkills are identified by type, including computer, language, technical, and laboratory skills.\nProficiency level is included for languages (native, fluent, proficient, conversant).\nDo not include personal attributes or soft skills (e.g., teamwork, communication).\n\nADDITIONAL\nr\nr\nr\nr\n\nInclude dates of participation for activities. A category of interests is optional.\nIf publication section is included, it is appropriately formatted.\nDocument does not include use of personal pronouns (I, me, we) or articles (a, the).\nList of references is not included. Do not use the phrase, \xe2\x80\x9cReferences available upon request .\xe2\x80\x9d\nTufts Career Center, Dowling Hall, Suite 740, Medford, MA 02155\n617.627.3299 \xe2\x80\xa2 http://careers.tufts.edu\n\n\x0cAdministrative Skills\napproved\narranged\ncatalogued\nclassified\n\nACTION VERBS\ncollected\ncompiled\ndispatched\nexecuted\n\ngenerated\nimplemented\ninspected\nmonitored\n\noperated\norganized\nprepared\nprocessed\n\npurchased\nrecorded\nretrieved\nscreened\n\nspecified\nsystematized\ntabulated\nvalidated\n\nCommunication Skills\naddressed\ndeveloped\narbitrated\ndirected\narranged\ndrafted\nedited\nauthored\nenlisted\ncorresponded\n\nformulated\ninfluenced\ninterpreted\nlectured\nmediated\n\nmoderated\nmotivated\nnegotiated\npersuaded\npromoted\n\npublicized\nreconciled\nrecruited\nspoke\n\ntranslated\nwrote\n\nCreative Skills\nacted\nconceptualized\ncreated\ndesigned\n\ndeveloped\ndirected\nestablished\nfounded\n\nillustrated\ninnovated\ninstituted\nintegrated\n\nintroduced\ninvented\noriginated\nperformed\n\nplanned\nrevitalized\nshaped\n\nFinancial Skills\nadministered\nallocated\nanalyzed\n\nappraised\naudited\nbalanced\n\nbudgeted\ncalculated\ncomputed\n\ndeveloped\nforecasted\nmanaged\n\nmarketed\nplanned\n\nHelping Skills\nassessed\nclarified\ncoached\n\ncounseled\ndemonstrated\ndiagnosed\n\neducated\nexpedited\nfacilitated\n\nfamiliarized\nguided\nreferred\n\nrehabilitated\nrepresented\n\nManagement Skills\nadministered\nanalyzed\nassigned\nattained\nchaired\n\nconducted\nconsolidated\ncontracted\ncoordinated\ndelegated\n\ndeveloped\ndirected\nevaluated\nexecuted\nimproved\n\nincreased\norganized\noversaw\nplanned\nprioritized\n\nproduced\nrecommended\nreviewed\n\nscheduled\nstrengthened\nsupervised\n\nResearch Skills\nclarified\ncollected\ncritiqued\n\ndiagnosed\nevaluated\nexamined\n\nextracted\nidentified\ninspected\n\ninterpreted\ninterviewed\ninvestigated\n\norganized\nreviewed\nsummarized\n\nsurveyed\nsystematized\n\nTeaching Skills\nadapted\nadvised\nclarified\ncoached\n\ncommunicated\ncoordinated\ndeveloped\nenabled\n\nencouraged\nevaluated\nexplained\nfacilitated\n\nguided\ninformed\ninitiated\ninstructed\n\npersuaded\nset goals\nstimulated\n\nTechnical Skills\nassembled\nbuilt\ncalculated\n\ncomputed\ndesigned\ndevised\n\nengineered\nfabricated\nmaintained\n\noperated\noverhauled\nprogrammed\n\nremodeled\nrepaired\nsolved\n\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\nprojected\nresearched\n\nupgraded\ntrained\n\n\x0cHOW TO DESCRIBE PART-TIME JOBS, SUMMER EMPLOYMENT & MORE\nYou\xe2\x80\x99ve probably held part-time and summer jobs that provide income yet may not be aligned with your\ncareer goals. This work has a legitimate place on your resume. It gives prospective employers an\nimportant message about your \xe2\x80\x9csoft skills,\xe2\x80\x9d personality traits and talents such as work ethic, attitude,\nand teamwork. Never underestimate the value of what you may think of as \xe2\x80\x9conly a part-time job.\xe2\x80\x9d\nHere are examples of phrases that describe the types of work done by many students. Please review all\nthe sections to get ideas about language that you can adapt for \xe2\x80\x98bullet points\xe2\x80\x99 on your own resume.\nAdministrative Positions & Campus Employment\n\xc2\xb7 Manage administrative tasks from data entry to appointment scheduling\n\xc2\xb7 Greet clients, manage phone system, and order office supplies\n\xc2\xb7 Compile and process detailed patient information for busy health care practice\n\xc2\xb7 Review email communication, prioritize time-sensitive issues, and direct inquiries to staff\n\xc2\xb7 Reduced time for order fulfillment by recommending and initiating new inventory system\n\xc2\xb7 Monitor library and respond to student inquiries about online and print resources\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\nWait Staff, Bartender & Tufts Dining Services\nManage dinner operations which serve more than 600 customers nightly\nSupervise and train staff; manage scheduling for two shifts\nOversee closing procedures including transferring all cash to safe\nGenerate positive feedback from customers, resulting in favorable reviews by management\nPromoted from Bar Back to Bartender based on performance and dependability\nCollaborate with team of servers for catered events involving up to 500 guests\nSales & Customer Service\nIncreased sales by analyzing customer preferences and recommending merchandise\nRecognized as \xe2\x80\x98Employee of the Week\xe2\x80\x99 in commission-based environment\nManage cash transactions, process sales returns, and restock inventory\nTrain new employees, track inventory, and respond to customer inquiries\nCamp Counseling, Classroom Assistance & Childcare\n\n\xc2\xb7 Planned and led educational, social, and athletic activities for children\n\n\xc2\xb7 Supervised pre-school children, organized group activities, communicated with parents\n\xc2\xb7 Create calendars, charts, bulletin boards, and other classroom visuals\n\xc2\xb7 Coach child with special needs to develop math, English, and social skills\n\nResident Assistant (RA)\n\xc2\xb7 Manage dormitory residence of 30 freshmen; counsel students and resolve conflicts\n\xc2\xb7 Design and implement programming for up to 250 students\n\xc2\xb7 Lead weekly meetings and community-building activities\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\nSmall Business & Entrepreneurial Ventures\nConceived and established organization to promote green initiatives on campus\nLaunched t-shirt company and built sales using social media and special events\nExpand business by generating referrals from existing clients\nAdvise management on use of social media to target new markets\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n\x0cSample A\n\nName\n\nCurrent Address \xe2\x80\xa2 Phone number\nHome Address \xe2\x80\xa2 Tufts email\n\nEDUCATION\nTufts University, Medford, MA\nBachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, expected May xxxx\nGPA: 3.67, Dean\xe2\x80\x99s List\n\nRELEVANT COURSES\nBiomechanics and Materials in Medicine, Gourmet Engineering, Chemistry/Physical Chemistry, Biology,\nMaterials Science, Thermodynamics and Process Calculations, Health Care in America\n\nRESEARCH EXPERIENCE\nVillanova Summer Research Institute, Villanova, PA\nResearcher, June xxxx- August xxxx\n\xc2\xb7 Performed epidemiological and population biology research on HIV and Malaria co-infection\n\xc2\xb7 Gained extensive experience in computer visualization and data analysis\n\xc2\xb7 Created PowerPoint presentations to convey research results and presented to laboratory managers\n\nWORK EXPERIENCE\nAlexander\xe2\x80\x99s Twin Pharmacy, Cambridge, MA\nPharmacy Technician and Graphic Designer, June xxxx-August xxxx\n\xc2\xb7 Developed website for infertility medication information\n\xc2\xb7 Designed specialty sales brochures and created labels for compounded medications\n\xc2\xb7 Filled prescriptions and compounded medications\nOffice of New Jersey State Representative Gary Guear, Hamilton, NJ\nIntern and Speech Writer, February-April xxxx\n\xc2\xb7 Researched and wrote speeches for Representative Guear to give on House floor and at press conferences\n\xc2\xb7 Organized and managed Cell Phones for Seniors Program\n\nACTIVITIES\nMassachusetts Water Watch, Volunteer, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Educate community about Mystic Valley River System\xe2\x80\x99s water problems; test water for pollutants\nInternational Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers, Class Representative, Dates\nAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE), Member, Dates\nTufts Dance Collective, Member, Dates\n\nSKILLS\nComputer: CAD, AutoCAD, VBA, JMP In (statistical analysis program), Microsoft Office\nLaboratory: Mass Spectroscopy, SDS-PAGE, Gas Chromatography, Cell Culture, HPLC, Gene Cloning\n\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n\x0cSample B\n\nName\nAddress\nPhone number | Tufts email\n\nEDUCATION\nTufts University, Medford, MA\nBachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and Mathematics, May xxxx\nGPA: 3.2 | Dean\xe2\x80\x99s List 5/8 semesters\n\nRELEVANT COURSEWORK\nBiotechnology Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Intro to Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry/Physical Chemistry, Cells &\nOrganisms, Structure & Strength of Materials, Applications of Mathematics & Software to Chemical Engineering (MATLAB),\nFluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics & Process Calculations, Computer Engineering/Graphics, Quantum Mechanics, Real Analysis,\nCalculus-Based Physics, Intro to Electrical Systems, Linear Algebra, Calculus/Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations\n\nWORK EXPERIENCE\nTufts University Math Department | Medford, MA | Date-Present\n\xc2\xb7 Prepare assignments for professors of numerous calculus classes, and grade homework\nGibbons Middle School | Westborough, MA | Dates\nSubstitute Teacher for science, English, ESL, Spanish, and music classes\n\xc2\xb7 Translated science and English study material for Spanish/Portuguese students still learning the English language\nLincoln-Sudbury Regional and Westborough Public Schools | Boston Area, MA | Dates\nMath Tutor for AB/BC Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Algebra II, Algebra I, Pre-Algebra, SAT I/IC/IIC, and ACT\nTufts Student Resources | Medford, MA | Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Supervised operations of \xe2\x80\x9cThe Rez,\xe2\x80\x9d non-profit, student-run organization on Tufts University campus\n\xc2\xb7 Trained new workers in using equipment and interacting with customers\nAlpha Omicron Pi Leader\xe2\x80\x99s Council | Medford, MA | Dates\nVice President of Education and Chapter Relations Representative\n\xc2\xb7 Managed educational sessions, forums, and events for AOII members to attend at Tufts University and around Boston Area\n\xc2\xb7 Organized calendar of events for AOII National Board\nNatick Mall | Framingham, MA | Dates\nExpress Sales Associate, Lead all sales associates in opening credit card accounts\n\nCOMMUNITY SERVICE\nFundraising America | Medford, MA | Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Organized and headed tribute fundraising event to help raise over $7,000, enabling participation of 100 students in the\n\xe2\x80\x9cAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention\xe2\x80\x99s Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk\xe2\x80\x9d in New York City\nTufts University Pre-Medical Society | Medford, MA | Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Edited application essays for students of Tufts University applying to medical school\nChildren\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital Boston \xe2\x80\x93 Miles for Miracles | Boston, MA | Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Ran 2006 Boston Marathon, raising over $500 for Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital in Boston\nTowns of Washington and Quincy | Quincy, MA | Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Sang in Community Sing with other community adults and Washington-Quincy Regional High School Concert Choir\n\nACTIVITIES\nTufts Math Society | Represent Tufts University in the 200X PUTNAM Competition, nation-wide math competition\nSociety of Women Engineers (SWE) | Active in advertising and building community among the engineering women at Tufts\nTufts Burlesque Troupe (TBT) & Tufts Dance Collective (TDC) | Leading Soloist & Choreographer\nAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) | Member\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n7\n\n\x0cSample C\nName\nTufts email\nAddress, Phone number\nwww.YourNamePortfolio.com\nEducation\n\nTufts University, Medford, MA\nBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, May xxxx\nMinor: Philosophy\nGPA 3.75, Dean\xe2\x80\x99s List all semesters\n\nSkills\n\nSoftware: MS Office, AutoCAD 14, Sigma Plot\nProgramming Languages: C, C++, Basic, HTML, JavaScript, Perl, Motif, CGI\nLanguages: Proficient in Spanish\n\nRelevant\nCoursework\n\nData Structures in C++\nMultimedia Programming in HTML, JavaScript, Perl. and CGI\nObject Oriented Programming in C++ and Motif\nDifferential Equations\n\nExperience\n\nTufts University EECS Department, Medford, MA\nTeaching Assistant, September xxxx -Present\n\xc2\xb7 Grade homework for Introduction to C Programming\n\xc2\xb7 Teach computer laboratories for beginning programming students\n\xc2\xb7 Provide individual assistance with class projects during open office hours\nNZ Applied Technology, Woburn, MA\nLaboratory Research Assistant, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Grew thin ferroelectric films of varying composition on crystal substrates\n\xc2\xb7 Tested materials for electro-optic properties using a 632.8nm He-Ne laser\n\xc2\xb7 Processed and analyzed information and prepared report for publication\n\xc2\xb7 Programmed Visual BASIC modules for data analysis\nCircuit City, Framingham, MA\nCustomer Service Associate, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Handled complaints as an intermediary between customers and management\n\xc2\xb7 Processed credit applications\n\nActivities\n\nTau Beta Pi, Vice-President, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Organized technical writing seminar for 35 members\nTufts University, Unix Systems Administrator, Dates\nInstitution of Industrial Electronics Engineering, Member\n\nPublication\n\nStructural and Electro- Optic Properties in Lead Magnesium Niobate\nTitanate Thin Films, submitted for publication to the Journal of Applied\nPhysics in December xxxx\n\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n\x0cSample D\n\nName\n\nAddress \xe2\x80\xa2 Phone number \xe2\x80\xa2 Tufts email\n\nObjective\n\nAn internship working in development, design, implementation or monitoring of\nalternative stormwater and/or wastewater treatment projects.\n\nEducation\n\nTufts University, Medford, MA\nBachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, May xxxx\nGPA: 3.2\nRelevant coursework: Environment and Technology; Applied Mechanics-Statics;\nCalculus; Chemical Principles\nRidgedale High School, Ridgedale, NJ, June xxxx\nNational Honor Society, President\n\nExperience\n\nEarthwatch, Medford, MA, Jan.-May xxxx\nCampus Ambassador\n\xc2\xb7 Coordinated logistics for campus environmental awareness events\n\xc2\xb7 Videotaped campus speakers for use on website\nWBZ-TV Boston, Boston, MA, May-Aug. xxxx\nAssistant\n\xc2\xb7 Contributed to project entitled, \xe2\x80\x9cSuper Construction/Reengineering\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xc2\xb7 Observed newsroom activities, including the writing and editing of stories\n\xc2\xb7 Reviewed page layout under supervision of head engineer\nSouth Shore Music Circus, Quincy, MA, Dates\nSecretary, Waiter\n\xc2\xb7 Provided telephone and administrative support to staff and consumers\n\xc2\xb7 Organized orders to ensure fast delivery; provided excellent customer service\nJoe\xe2\x80\x99s Restaurant, Ridgedale, NJ, Dates\nServer\n\xc2\xb7 Adapted to individual personalities to assure customer satisfaction\n\xc2\xb7 Interacted with owner and staff to produce quality team work\n\nComputer Skills\n\nMicrosoft Office; C++\n\nActivities\n\nEngineers Without Borders, Sept. XXXX -Present\nRidgedale High School, Yearbook Committee, Dates\nRidgedale High School Math Society, Competitive Member, Dates\nRidgedale Community Services, Volunteer, Dates\n\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n9\n\n\x0cSample E\nName\n\nAddress \xc2\xb7 Phone number \xc2\xb7 Tufts email\n\nEDUCATION\nTufts University, Medford, MA\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering expected May xxxx\nMinor: English Literature\nGPA: 3.2/4.0, Dean\xe2\x80\x99s List, Henry J. Leir Memorial Scholarship\nUniversity College London, London, England\nConcentration: Electrical Engineering, Dates\nSKILLS\nProgramming Languages: Assembly, C++, Visual Basic, Avenue\nSoftware: Matlab, AutoCAD, Arcview\nRELEVANT COURSEWORK\nMicroprocessors, Data Structures, Feedback Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing,\nFields and Waves, Communication Systems\nPROJECTS\nHybrid Racecar Low Voltage Electronics, Sept.XXXX - present\n\xc2\xb7 Scope viability of 3 different electrical designs to assess most effective implementation\nRobotics Academy- Search and Rescue Robots, Sept. XXXX \xe2\x80\x93May XXXX\n\xc2\xb7 Developed microprocessor controls for robots working together to find location\n\xc2\xb7 Collaborated with child development and mechanical engineering students to create robots to\nuse as teaching materials for K-12 engineering education\nEXPERIENCE\nMinimax Corporation, St. Paul, MN\n\nIntern- ScadaCam Development Department, Dates\n\xc2\xb7\n\n\xc2\xb7\n\nConverted microprocessor controls from prototype version to completed set of controls which\nwill be installed in Arizona and Brazil next year\nUpdated embedded 6811 code driving a remotely controlled camera by adding resting pulse\nwidth modulation and slow speed positional smoothing interrupts, position query, stop\ncommand, temperature averaging, and communications protocol\n\nJumpstart, Boston, MA\nAmericorps Member, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Led classroom activities and curriculum planning meetings with team of ten peers\n\xc2\xb7 Developed innovative ways to communicate with Cantonese and Spanish speaking children\nMaier Engineering Inc., St. Paul, MN\n\nIntern \xe2\x80\x93 Geographic Information Systems Department, Dates\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\n\xc2\xb7\n\nPrepared GIS maps for electric utility clients using Arcview\nReorganized server filing system by streamlining folder naming conventions for greater ease\nin project management\nRedesigned CAD spec sheets fixing errors caused by multiple authorship\n\nACTIVITIES\nIEEE, Jan. XXXX \xe2\x80\x93 Present, SWE, Sept. XXXX- Present, Tufts Corale, Jan XXXX - Present\nFormula Hybrid Team, Jan. XXXX \xe2\x80\x93 May XXXX, math tutor, Sept XXXX \xe2\x80\x93 May XXXX\n\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n10\n\n\x0cSample F\n\nName\nAddress, Phone number, Tufts email\n\nEDUCATION\n\nTufts University, Medford, MA\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering, May xxxx\nMinor: English\nGPA 3.53, Dean\xe2\x80\x99s List\n\nCOMPUTER\nSKILLS\n\nSoftware: Microsoft Office XP, AutoCAD (3D modeling and design), MS Excel,\nMS PowerPoint, MS Word, Scanning, Writing/Creating CDs\nProgramming Languages: Visual Basic, C++, Very High Speed Integrated Circuit\nHardware Description Language (VHDL), Register Transfer Language (RTL), Machine\nAssembly Language with the Motorola 68HC11 and 68HC12 Microprocessor Chips\n\nRELEVANT\nCOURSES &\nPROJECTS\n\nElectromagnetic Field and Wave Theory (with lab), Math of Linear Systems,\nMicroprocessor Architecture and Applications (with lab), Introduction to Analog/Digital\nElectronics(with lab), Biomedical Engineering I\nBose Speaker Design Project, First Place Design\n\xc2\xb7 Designed, as part of team, winning speaker based on loudness, clarity and range of\nfrequencies\n\xc2\xb7 Used materials including wood, paper, plastic, rubber, magnets, and copper wire\n\xc2\xb7 Consulted with a professional electrical engineer\nElectronic Musical Instrument\n\xc2\xb7 Designed and built an electronic musical instrument with two other teammates\n\xc2\xb7 Programmed computer to interpret the signals based on colors pressed by musician\n\nEXPERIENCE\n\nStevenson Lumber Co., Stevenson, CT\nDates\nYard Helper/Delivery Truck Driver\n\xc2\xb7 Promoted to delivery truck driver from yard helper after 6 weeks based on performance\nand dependability\nRiver Restaurant, Derby, CT\nDates\nWaiter/Bar Back\n\xc2\xb7 Interacted with wait staff and bartenders to produce quality teamwork and open\ncommunication during peak business hours\n\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated adaptability to high pressure environment with strict time constraints\n\nVOLUNTEER\nACTIVITIES\n\nKid\xe2\x80\x99s Day, Tufts University\nToys for Tots, Tufts University\nBig Brother/Big Sister, Boston, MA\nNo Homer\xe2\x80\x99s Club, Dodge Ball Benefit Game, Tufts University\n\nATHLETICS\n\nTufts University Varsity Football\n\xc2\xb7 Selected to NESCAC All-Academic Team\n\xc2\xb7 Selected to NESCAC First Team Special Teams\n\xc2\xb7 Selected to All NESCAC Second Team Defensive Back\nTufts University Varsity Track\n\nINTERESTS\n\nSpring xxxx\nFall xxxx\nFall xxxx\nSpring xxxx\nDates\n\nDates\n\nSnowboarding, Skiing, Hiking, Basketball, Golf, and Cooking\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n11\n\n\x0cSample G\n\nName\nAddress \xe2\x80\xa2 Phone number \xe2\x80\xa2 Tufts email\nEducation\n\nTufts University, Medford, MA\nBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, expected May xxxx\nMinor in Engineering Management\n\nHonors\n\nJackie Robinson Foundation Scholar\nBalfour Scholar\n\nExperience\n\nGilbane Building Company, New Haven, CT\nEngineering Clerk/Intern, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Prepare graphs, maps, and exhibits to support project engineers and program managers who\nrepresented the City of New Haven during the building of public schools\nTufts University Admissions, Medford, MA\nProgram Coordinator, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Coordinated a large 2\xe2\x80\x933 day program encouraging visiting prospective students to apply and\nenroll at Tufts\nTufts University Development, Medford, MA\nDonations Specialist, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Contacted alumni and friends of Tufts about contributing donations for Telefund project\nUnilever Home and Personal Care-North America, Clinton, CT\nTransportation Administrator, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Arranged the shipping of Unilever products, resolved product transportation issues\n\xc2\xb7 Contributed as an active member of a high performance work team\nVector Marketing Corporation, Hamden, CT\nSales Representative, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Sold $5,000 of cutlery; scheduled sales appointments by networking\n\nProfessional\nAffiliations\n\nAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Student Member, Dates\nNational Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Student Member, Dates\nBoston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES), Student Member, Dates\n\nLeadership\n\nBlack Men\xe2\x80\x99s Group\nPresident, Dates, Senior Class Representative, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Organized first ever meeting with similar groups from 5 other area schools\n\nCommunity\nService\n\nHabitat for Humanity, Dates\n\xc5\xb8 Participated in house building project in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina\n\nComputer\n\nGeneral Programs: Visual Basic Analysis (VBA), AutoCAD and MathCAD\nGeotechnical engineering programs: Stress and BCAF\nStructural engineering program: Visual Analysis\nProgramming Language: C++\n\nSkills\n\nInterests\n\nBasketball, football, rugby, baseball; music (Hip Hop and R&B); environmental conservation\n\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n12\n\n\x0cSample H\nName\nTufts email\nAddress, Phone number\nEDUCATION\nTufts University Medford, MA\nBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May xxxx\nUniversity of Canterbury, New Zealand\nStudy Abroad Program, Materials Concentration January xxxx \xe2\x80\x93 June xxxx\nRELEVANT COURSES\nEngineering Materials, Applied Mathematics for Engineers, Modern Quality Control, System Dynamics and\nControls, Instruments and Experiments, Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics and Vibrations, Machine Design,\nThermodynamics, Strength of Materials Technical Writing, Entrepreneurial Leadership\nCOMPUTER SKILLS\nKeynote, AutoCAD, Lab View, Microsoft Office, ClarisWorks, iMic\nPROJECTS AND RESEARCH\nTufts University, Microhardness Indentation Testing, Medford, MA\nUndergraduate Researcher, September xxxx-present\n\xc2\xb7 Prepared and performed Knoop and Vickers Test on samples of Epoxy and C. fornicata snail shell\nTufts University Senior Design Competition, Medford, MA\nTesting Technician, December xxxx\n\xc2\xb7 Volunteered to test the senior design project of Senior Mechanical Engineer\n\xc2\xb7 Designed and implemented tests to check quality and usability of litter suspension system\nMechanical Engineering Project Work, Medford, MA\nAssistant, September - December xxxx\n\xc2\xb7 Machined parts for and assembled Air Motor; designed Lab View program to test efficiency of Air Motor\n\xc2\xb7 Designed and constructed a violin\n\xc2\xb7 Constructed Piezo Film and pressure sensors to collect data from African drums\n\xc2\xb7 Created a dummy drum to play multiple parts at once using data and sensors\nEXPERIENCE\nTufts University Center for Engineering Educational Outreach, Medford, MA\nUndergraduate Fellow/LEGO Camp Counselor, May - August xxxx\n\xc2\xb7 Guided individual project construction and Introduction to Engineering Design Process\n\xc2\xb7 Developed curriculum and prototyping for World\xe2\x80\x99s Smallest Steamboat\nB\xe2\x80\x99nai B\xe2\x80\x99rith Beber Camp, Mukwonago, WI\nCamp Counselor, July \xe2\x80\x93 August xxxx\n\xc2\xb7 Organized three day and one day camping trips for 20 campers aged 12-16\n\xc2\xb7 Promoted a safe and enjoyable environment for all campers\nAWARDS AND RECOGNITION\nFIRST Robotics Competition, September xxxx \xe2\x80\x93 June xxxx\n\xc2\xb7 Competed in US National Championships, Epcot Center, Florida\nPatent Application for \xe2\x80\x9cWind-Propelled Skateboard\xe2\x80\x9d, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Co-invented and co-built prototypes\nACTIVITIES\nTufts University Robotics Academy, member, December xxxx - Present\nRace Across Campus, 2nd Place, February xxxx\n\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n13\n\n\x0cSample I\nNAME\nCurrent Address | City, State | Phone number | Email\n\nEDUCATION\nTufts University, Medford, MA\nMaster of Science in Computer Science, anticipated Date\nGPA: 3.87/4.0\nRelated Courses: Advanced Databases, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming, Human Computer\nInteraction, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Biotechnology, Biology, Computational Geometry, Special Topics in\nComputer Science.\nThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel\nBachelor of Science, Computer Science, Date\nGPA: 84/100\n\nACADEMIC PROJECTS\nMicroarray Data Analysis: Classification of Human Lung Cancers, Date - Present\n\xc2\xb7 Research various clustering methods in order to classify human lung carcinomas based on microarray experiments.\nIdentification of Transcription Factors from Primary Sequences, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Implemented a program to identify specific transcription factors from raw sequence data.\nWeb Application, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Designed and implemented auction web site using SQL Server 7, ASP, JavaScript, VBScript on Microsoft InterDev.\n\nCOMPUTER EXPERTISE\nDevelopment:\nPlatforms:\n\nJava, C, C++, Scheme, Lisp, VB, SQL Server 7, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, HTML, VBScript,\nJavaScript, ASP, PHP, XML, Remote Scripting, CSS, ODBC, JDBC, Servlet, JSP.\nMicrosoft Visual Studio 6, IBM VisualAge, Visual Caf\xc3\xa9, JDK, Visual InterDev, Dreamweaver,\nMicrosoft Office.\n\nTECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE\nTufts University, Medford, MA\nWebmaster and Teacher Assistant, Date - Present\n\xc2\xb7 Maintain Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Departments\xe2\x80\x99 websites.\n\xc2\xb7 Teach classes and meet individually with students in Database Systems and Computer Graphics.\n\xc2\xb7 Developed web application for the Tufts Computing and Communications Service.\n\xc2\xb7 Maintained and developed web application under supervision of Vice President Office.\nABC Technologies, Tel Aviv, Israel\nSoftware Engineer, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Developed Web Application involving XML, ASP, VBScript, Jscript, Remote Scripting, and COM objects.\nHebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel\nSoftware Engineer, Office of Dean of Computer Science and Teacher Assistant, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Designed and implemented website database structure for students and faculty use.\n\xc2\xb7 Taught computer languages (Java, C++) to first year students.\nACTIVITIES\nTufts Daily, Contributing Writer, Dates\nTufts University Hillel, Dates\n\n7\n\n\x0cSample J\nName\n\nLocal address \xe2\x88\x99 phone number \xe2\x88\x99 Tufts email\nEDUCATION\nTufts University, Medford, MA\nBachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering anticipated May xxxx\nGPA 3.54\nTufts-in-Talloires, six-week study program in French Alps, MacJannet Scholar, May-June xxxx\nENGINEERING EXPERIENCE\nCharles Stark Draper Laboratory, Cambridge, MA, Undergraduate Engineer, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Designed process to fabricate airway stent out of bioresorbable material\n\xc2\xb7 Studied the degradation properties of the bioresorbable material used to fabricate the airway stent\n\xc2\xb7 Imaged nanopatterns deposited on the bioresorbable material with scanning electron microscope (SEM)\nReactive Innovators, Westfield, MA, Laboratory Assistant, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Researched catalysts for oxygen and ozone production in oxygen concentrator and water disinfection unit\n\xc2\xb7 Constructed parts of a chlorination unit for large scale drinking water disinfection\nRESEARCH\nTufts BioMedical Laboratory, Research Assistant, Dates\n\xc2\xb7 Designed experiments and devices to induce a regenerative response in mammals through the application\nof an external electric field\n\xc2\xb7 Conducted in vitro and in vivo mouse model studies\nEMPLOYMENT\nFire & Ice, Cambridge, MA, Waitress, Dates\nCousens Pool, Tufts University, Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor, Dates\nLakeside Day Camp, Wellesley MA, Waterfront and Arts Counselor, Dates\nSKILLS\nComputer: Proficient in Final Cut Pro; Adobe InDesign, Photoshop; Microsoft Office\nLanguage: Fluent in Spanish, Conversational French\nLaboratory: Tissue culture, histology, microelectrode design, data acquisition systems, in vivo murine studies\nINTERESTS\nDigital photography, songwriting, skiing, travel (18 countries, 3 continents)\n\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n\x0cSAMPLE LIST OF REFERENCES\nNAME\nCurrent/School Address City, State, Zip Phone number Email\nREFERENCES\nMr. George Smith\nSenior Engineer\nABC Company\n540 Lexington St.\nWaltham, MA 02542\n781.555.6117\ngsmith@abc.com\nMr. Smith supervised my employment for two years at ABC Company.\n\nUse the same name/address\nheading that you have on your\nresume for your list of references.\n\nDr. Carla Johnson\nDepartment of Chemical Engineering\nTufts University\nMedford, MA 02155\n617.555.2307\nCarla.Johnson@tufts.edu\nDr. Johnson is my Academic Advisor at Tufts University, where she guides me in making decisions about my major course of\nstudy and projects.\nMs. Gale Mitchell\nAlways list a telephone number as it\nTraining Supervisor\nis most likely that your references\nXYZ Company\nwill want to discuss your previous\n49 Brattle St\nperformance in a phone call.\nCambridge, MA 02138\n617.555.2222\ngmitchell@xyz.com\nMs. Mitchell was my manager at XYZ Company, and she can best describe my program management experience.\n\nWHAT IS A \xe2\x80\x9cLIST OF REFERENCES\xe2\x80\x9d & WHEN WILL I NEED ONE?\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\n\xc2\xb7\n\xc2\xb7\n\nMost employers will ask for \xe2\x80\x9creferences,\xe2\x80\x9d which entail a phone conversation with someone who knows your work. In\nsome instances, employers may require written recommendations and will specify this in their job posting.\nBe ready to offer three references from current or former employers, professors who have taught one or more of your\ncourses, and others who have supervised or worked with you in a professional context. Do not list family members,\nneighbors, friends and other personal contacts unless they have supervised your work in a professional or academic\nsetting.\nCheck with your references before you give their contact info to a prospective employer. Provide them with a copy of\nyour resume, a job description, and the highlights of your work with them that are relevant to the new position.\nUse the same name/address heading as you do on your resume in case it gets separated from your resume and the\nsame color/quality paper for the reference sheet if submitting in hard copy.\n\nTufts Career Center | careers.tufts.edu | 617.627.3299 | Dowling Hall 740\n\n14"