CAREER CENTER RESUME/COVER LETTER WORKSHOP

RESUMES Tailoring to the job posting How to format the resume Developing strong content

SJSU Washington Square  Text COMPANY IBM Corporation POSITION Software Engineer – Cloud & Application Architect Design applications required to automate business processes, and meet business needs. You'll use your expertise in application development to evaluate and select development methods, processes, best practices and tools. Qualifications & Responsibilities Java, J2EE and other technologies Proven record for application and integration architect Lead building automation and continuous delivery for services and applications COMPANY IBM Corporation POSITION Software Engineer – Cloud & Application Architect Design applications required to automate business processes, and meet business needs. You'll use your expertise in application development to evaluate and select development methods, processes, best practices and tools. Qualifications & Responsibilities Java, J2EE and other technologies Proven record for application and integration architect Lead building automation and continuous delivery for services and applications REVIEW JOB POSTING

SJSU Washington Square Contact Information Objective or Summary Education Courses Skills Academic Projects Experience Activities Certifications RESUME STRUCTURE

SJSU Washington Square IMA SPARTAN San Jose, CA (408) linkedin.com/in/imaspartan CONTACT INFROMATION

SJSU Washington Square OBJECTIVE OR SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Seeking Software Engineering Internship with Cisco. SUMMARY Completed 4+ projects utilizing Java and C GPA, concentration in application design

SJSU Washington Square EDUCATION San Jose State University Expected 5/16 M.S., Software Engineering – GPA 3.4 San Jose State University 5/14 B.S., Computer Science– GPA 3.5

SJSU Washington Square COURSES Relevant Coursework: Linear Analysis and Differential Equations, Fundamentals of Computer Science I, II, III, Physics I, II, III, Modern Physics, Computer Networking Technology

SJSU Washington Square SKILLS Programming Languages: Java, J2EE, HTML5, CSS3 Database: MySQL Operating Systems: Linux, Windows 7/Vista/XP Other: Scrum Methodology

SJSU Washington Square ACADEMIC PROJECTS Online Shopping Application (SJSU) 11/2013 Stored up to 10,000 customer records using MySQL. Improved application performance using SQL tuning. Scored an A grade and increased teamwork skills. Technologies used: JSP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Java, JAX-WS, JMS (as a middle ware), MVC, jBoss

SJSU Washington Square BETTER EXAMPLE EXPERIENCE Testing Technology Intern 5/2014 – 8/2014 Matryx, San Jose, CA Expanded limited framework for automated test execution Involved in unit testing and independently responsible for reporting problems to the development team Prepared unit test plans providing successful debugging efforts Technologies used: Python, Java, XM

SJSU Washington Square ACTIVITIES Computer Engineers Club, SJSU 8/2015 – Present Publicity Team Lead, Technology Club 5/2015

SJSU Washington Square CERTIFICATIONS “Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCJP)” by Oracle (2013)

SJSU Washington Square IMA SPARTAN San Jose, CA / (408) / / linkedin.com/in/janemichaels SUMMARY Completed 4+ projects utilizing Java and C GPA, concentration in application design EDUCATION San Jose State University Expected 5/16 M.S., Software Engineering – GPA 3.4 San Jose State University 5/14 B.S., Computer Science– GPA 3.5 Relevant Coursework: Linear Analysis and Differential Equations, Fundamentals of Computer Science I, II, III, Physics I, II, III, Modern Physics, Computer Networking Technology SKILLS Programming Languages: Java, J2EE, HTML5, CSS3 Database: MySQL Operating Systems: Linux, Windows 7/Vista/XP SAMPLE RESUME (TOP)

SJSU Washington Square ACADEMIC PROJECTS Online Shopping Application (SJSU) 11/2013 Stored up to 10,000 customer records using MySQL. Improved application performance using SQL tuning. Scored an A grade and increased teamwork skills. Technologies used: JSP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Java, JAX-WS, JMS (as a middle ware) EXPERIENCE Testing Technology Intern 5/2014 – 8/2014 Matryx, San Jose, CA Expanded limited framework for automated test execution Involved in unit testing and reporting problems to the development team Tested in various environments: Python, Java, XM Prepared unit test plans providing successful debugging efforts ACTIVITIES Computer Engineers Club, SJSU 8/2015 – Present Publicity Team Lead, Technology Club 5/2015 CERTIFICATIONS “Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCJP)” by Oracle (2013) SAMPLE RESUME (BOTTOM)

SJSU Washington Square AVERAGE EXAMPLE ACADEMIC PROJECTS Online Shopping Application (SJSU) 11/2013 I stored records using MySQL Developed application that allows people to shop online

SJSU Washington Square BETTER EXAMPLE ACADEMIC PROJECTS Online Shopping Application (SJSU) 11/2013 Stored up to 10,000 customer records using MySQL. Successfully developed online shopping application. Improved application performance using SQL tuning. Scored an A grade and increased teamwork skills. Technologies used: JSP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Java, JAX-WS, JMS (as a middle ware), MVC, jBoss

Successfully… Achieved… Led to… Solved… Created… Contributed to… … resulting in… Strengthened… Developed the first… Recognized for… Established… Redeveloped… Utilized strong skills in… Collaborated with… STRONG ACTION VERBS/PHRASES

COVER LETTERS What is a cover letter Why is it needed Crafting your letter

What is a cover letter? Why do you need to send one? When do you send a cover letter? 86% of executives said cover letters are important when evaluating job candidates. -National Assoc. of workforce Development Professionals COVER LETTERS

Paragraph 1: Statement of Intent Explain job you are seeking and where you learned of it Express interest in the organization and fit with career goals Paragraphs 2/3: Summary of Qualifications Explain why you are a fit for the organization. Mention one or two key qualifications, cite specific examples Final Paragraph: Request for Action Reiterate interest Request an interview Thank the reader for taking the time to consider you COVER LETTERS

Use business letter format Address it to an individual at the company OR Dear Hiring Manager OR Dear Search committee COVER LETTER FORMAT

Header, Date Address, Greeting Paragraph 1 Paragraphs 2/3 Final Paragraph Closing, Signature COVER LETTERS

Some Tips from the Muse Don’t regurgitate your resume Think not what a company can do for you Focus on your Skills, less on your education Don’t apologize for skills you don’t have Highlight the right experiences Tell a story Use a few numbers Cut the formality Think custom, not canned Be real, and normal Cut the fluff (no “team player” “hard worker”) Write in the company’s voice Keep it short and sweet COVER LETTERS

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