Career ServicesCareer Services
YOUR ResourceYOUR Resource
Julie Way
Career Advisor

Develop Your CareerDevelop Your Career
Choose to Use Your Career ServicesChoose to Use Your Career Services
Michigan Tech Career Services…
◦ We’re on your team
◦ We talk to companies and recruiters
◦ We educate ourselves
◦ We educate, mentor, and guide students
◦ We plan and organize 2 valuable career fairs
◦ We host numerous recruiters for interviews
almost daily
◦ We strive to help as many students as possible
attain their dream job during and after their
education experience

CAREER SERVICESCAREER SERVICES
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CAREER SERVICESCAREER SERVICES
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Career ServicesCareer Services
 Provides numerous campus-wide services:
 Educational Seminars
 Job Search
 Resumes
 Interviews
 Plant trip visits
 Career Fair Prep
 Networking
 Business and Dining Etiquette Dinners
 Interview Skills Week
 Resume Blitz
 MUB - Fall and Spring Semester
 Residence Halls - Spring Semester
 Interview Skills Week

Career ServicesCareer Services
 Provides one on one help with all your
career development needs:
“My Plan” A personal assessment tool
Resume and cover letter writing
Interview coaching and practicing
Job Search Strategies including our on-line
recruiting software – NACElink
Career Fair Prep
On-campus interview scheduling
Offer negotiation and benefits evaluation
Business etiquette advice
Networking Skills

The ResumeThe Resume
Create an Outstanding and Effective ResumeCreate an Outstanding and Effective Resume
 The first and perhaps the most vital step in preparing
yourself for a successful job search is to create a
powerful resume that will open doors and generate
interviews.
 And you’ll want a powerfully effective and attractive
resume because:
“On average, most recruiters spend
about 30 seconds scanning a resume
and cover letter before sending it to
the “yes” or “no” pile.”

What do employers want from me?What do employers want from me?
Employers are looking for people with these Top 10 skillsEmployers are looking for people with these Top 10 skills
and experiences:and experiences:
 Co-op and/or Internship Experience
 Teamwork and interpersonal skills
 Communication skills (both written and oral)
 Leadership experience
 Strong work ethic
 Computer Skills & Technical skills
 Motivation & Initiative (can you think outside the box?)
 Problem solving/Analytical skills
 Flexibility/adaptability
 Accomplishments/Achievements
 Confidence
Your resume should provide EVIDENCE that you possess
many of these skills

EvidenceEvidence
Use your resume to provide evidence of
the skills companies are looking for.
Provide detailed examples.
If you don’t have many of those skills,
start developing them NOW!

At the Top:At the Top:
CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION
Make it easy for recruiter to find you
Include name, permanent and/or school
address, telephone number, e-mail address
Avoid information that is about to expire
E-mail address should be business-like
URL of personal webpage may be included,
if only professional information and images

How do I create a resume?How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categories:
Objective - what you want to do, who you want to work for
Education - schools, locations, degrees, dates, GPAs
Co-Op and/or Internship Experience – who you worked
for and what you did
Project Experiences - Enterprise, Senior Design, Coursework,
Extra-Curricular
Leadership Experience - project manager, campus involvement,
university athletics
Work Experience - paid, unpaid, volunteer
Skills - Computer, Technical, Language
Accomplishments - don’t be shy
Activities – Hobbies, personal interests, music , (Broomball)

EDUCATIONEDUCATION
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
B.S. Electrical Engineering Expected May 2009
Minor:
Concentration:
Focus:
GPA 3.1

CO-OP/INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCECO-OP/INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Caterpillar, Inc. Peoria, IL
Manufacturing Co-op Engineer 2008
 Researched
 Designed
 Processed
 Fabricated
 Tested
 Identified
 Programmed
 Assembled
 Repaired
 Upgraded

ENTERPRISE/SENIORENTERPRISE/SENIOR
DESIGN/PROJECT EXPERIENCEDESIGN/PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Michigan Tech University Enterprise Program – SAE Formula One
Project: Fuel Systems Team
Objective: to design and build a small formula style race car that will
compete in a national competition against 100+ technical universities
and colleges
Methods:
 Working on a team of 10
 Researching and analyzing fuel injection systems
 Identifying optimal systems for use in car
 Designing and tuning engine systems using GTPower
 Fabricated efficient fuel system and installed in race car
Results: successfully built race car that beat the pants off of all our
competition

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACHIEVEMENTSACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACHIEVEMENTS
LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCELEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 Scholarships
 Awards
 Honors
 Certifications
 4-H
 Honor Society
 Boy Scouts
 Athletic Teams
 Missions
 Church Youth Group
 Martial Arts
 Aviation
 Entrepreneurial Experience

COMPUTER SKILLSCOMPUTER SKILLS
Operating systems: Windows (98, XP) UNIX
Programming: Java,C++, C, Fortran, Assembly
Software: Mathematica, CADKEY, DATACAD,
Matlab, MathCAD, Verilog, UGNX, Microsoft
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Labview, Star Office

WORK EXPERIENCEWORK EXPERIENCE
ABC Electrical Company Anytown,
MI
Electrician Assistant Summers 2006,
2007
 Installed electric service
 Designed circuits from blueprints
 Wired outlets, lights, switches, hot water heater
Country Diner
Anytown, MI
Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Summer
2005

REFERENCESREFERENCES
Name
Title
Department
Company/University/Organization
Address
Address
Phone
email

Facebook – just not a good ideaFacebook – just not a good idea
Do a careful reading and observation of your
web presence.
Ensure your public or social web space is a
positive reflection of you.
◦ What you think is cute and funny, may be
interpreted in a completely different way by
your audience.
Or…seriously consider removing any
personal social networking websites at this
time.

The Interview:The Interview:
“So…tell me about yourself”“So…tell me about yourself”
Is the first question an interviewer asks in the vast
majority of times… Develop and memorize a 60
second infomercial. This is where you set the tone
for the interview.
Make the next half hour a pleasant one for your
interviewer by smiling, and being confident and
enthusiastic.
Tell STORIES about your academic, professional,
and personal background.
Be unique and funny if you can.

Your Turn…Your Turn…
 Be sure to ask intelligent, informed questions of
your interviewer. This shows you know their
company and you’re making an educated
decision to work for them.
 Some Sample Questions:
 Ask about a specific project you know the company is working on.
 What is the company’s biggest challenge at this time.
 Where would the company like to be in 5 years?
 Ask your interviewer about his position and work history with the
company.
 Ask about professional development opportunities
 Ask about advancement opportunities
 Finally – Don’t forget to send an immediate THANK YOU
letter. This is appreciated and expected!

Co-op and Internship EducationCo-op and Internship Education
The single most important qualification
on your resume
Invaluable experiential education for
students
Important recruiting tool for employers
About 85% of Co-op students receive a
full-time job offer from the company they
co-op for

Two Annual Career Fairs:Two Annual Career Fairs:
The 2010 Michigan Tech Career Fair is
February 22, 2011
Hundreds of companies travel to Houghton to
entice, meet, and interview you!
They’ll all be in one place – The SDC
They offer casual, informal pre and post
Career Fair informational sessions
Check out our website for who’s coming
Then…

Prepare and PlanPrepare and Plan
 Identify 5 – 10 target companies
 Do your homework! Research the company
in order to determine what they’re doing
and how you’ll benefit them
 Practice that 60 second “infomercial”
 Let them SEE that you’re serious:
 Suit
 Tie
 Dress shirt
 Good shoes
 Impeccably groomed

NACElinkNACElink

ConnectConnect with companies who want YOU…with companies who want YOU…
with YOUR recruiting software NACElinkwith YOUR recruiting software NACElink
This software will help you manage and publish your
resume, search job postings, and connect with hundreds
of employers from around the world.
Upload your new or renewed resume to NACElink soon!
Go to www.career.mtu.edu

A Lot to Think About…A Lot to Think About…
It’s never too early to start thinking about and
planning for your future.
You’re not alone…we’re here to help you.
Choose to use your Career Services
Resources.

Visit us at Career ServicesVisit us at Career Services
 Located in the Harold Meese Center on Houghton Avenue
 Office Hours: Monday – Friday… 8 am – 5 pm
 Call for an appointment @ 487-2313
 Check out our website – www.career.mtu.edu