b'Mechanical Engineering R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9: Good Example\nEDUCATION SECTION:\nThis section should typically go first\nbecause it is a student\xe2\x80\x99s (or fresh\ngraduate\xe2\x80\x99s) best selling point.\nGPA: Include it if your GPA is 3.5 or\nhigher. If it is between 3.0-3.5,\nincluding it will depend on the\ncompany requirements. Do not\ninclude your GPA if it is lower than\n3.0.\nDates: Write dates in terms of\nanticipated graduation, rather than\nyour start and finish dates, especially\nif you are applying for an internship.\nRelevant Coursework: Instead of just\nlisting the classes you took, describe\nthe skills and experience you gained\nfrom the class(es).\n\nGENERAL NOTES:\nGet involved NOW in career-relevant organizations, projects, and gain other\nprofessional experience so that you have relevant experience to include on your\nr\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9.\nFORMAT GUIDELINES:\nMechanical Engineering r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9s should not be over a page, even if the engineer has\nbeen in the industry for 10-15 years.\nR\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9s are typically read by Human Resources and by department managers. Human\nresources will typically take 30 seconds to make their \xe2\x80\x9cgo\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cno-go\xe2\x80\x9d decision.\nDepartment managers will typically take 5 minutes to compare your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 with other\ntop candidates. Make sure that your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 accommodates both levels.\nNOTE: Although references are important, they should be included on a separate page\nwith professional references listed first.\n\nExtra-curricular involvement:\nYou can also include awards, honors,\nand other extra-curricular\ninvolvement in this section and/or in\na section of its own, depending on\nwhat would be most appealing and\nrelevant to your audience. If you put\nprojects or classes in this section or\nthe professional experience section,\nmake it clear that it was unpaid work\nand/or part of a class.\nQUALIFCATIONS SECTIONS:\nProfessional Experience:\nWhen describing your job duties,\nskills, and accomplishments, don\xe2\x80\x99t\nforget the \xe2\x80\x9cmeat & potatoes\xe2\x80\x9d (i.e.,\nindustry-relevant experience, specific\nexamples, etc.). Avoid using \xe2\x80\x98twinkies\xe2\x80\x99\n(i.e., flowery language or irrelevant\nexperience). Provide concise,\npowerful examples in each of your\nbullet points. If you are short on\nrelevant experience, do your best to\nmake it relevant.\nMissionary Experience:\nDescribe your mission in terms of\ntransferrable skills and experiences\nthat will benefit the potential\nemployer (i.e., problem-solving,\nleadership, foreign language,\nteaching, public speaking, etc.). Avoid\nusing church lingo like \xe2\x80\x98taught gospel\xe2\x80\x99\nor \xe2\x80\x98zone leader\xe2\x80\x99.\n\nR\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 guidelines come from Aaron Schellenberg, BYU-Idaho Mechanical Engineering Department'