1 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Milwaukee Electric Tool What Makes Us Different UW-Madison Student Professional Development Conference March 29, 2014 Austin Kazda Sr. Design Engineer Accessories Engineering Tim Bartlett Design Engineer Electronics Engineering

2 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Innovative World Class Products

3 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Brand Recognition

4 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Media Recognition

5 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Resources

6 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Culture

7 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Corporate Pride

8 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC UW-Madison Student Professional Development Conference March 2014 Resume Building, Interviewing, and Transitioning to Industry

9 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Resume Building Where To Start –Keep it Simple Trim the Fat Highlight Key Areas Don’t Over Format Concise Information –Parallel Formatting Strong Verbs Most Recent to Oldest Know Your Audience –Customize Each Resume for the Specific Job/Employer Proofread! –Misteaks will be scene! Objective – Know What Your Applying For School, Major, Emphasis, GPA Relevant Coursework Relevant Work or Other Experience Relevant Skills Outside of Engineering Coursework Relevant Activities or Hobbies Academic or Engineering Awards

10 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Resume Building Poor GPA? –Major GPA vs. Overall GPA –Commitments Outside of School –Experience Trumps GPA Get Involved! –Student Orgs Be Active and Contribute Expand Your Knowledge Leadership Positions –Independent Projects Design Projects Outside of Course Work Independent Study Research Positions 10 Student Competition Teams 15 Discipline/Professional Organizations 12 Special Interest Groups Many More! Including Honors, Frat/Sorority, & Service Groups What Does UW-Madison CoE Have to Offer?

11 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Resume Building Breakout into groups of 3-5 with a mix of campuses Exchange resumes and give each other feedback Brainstorm objectives ~10 min

12 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Interviewing Preparation –Know the Company –Understand the Job –Practice, Practice, Practice! Technical Questions Behavioral Questions Anecdotes Before the Interview –Personal Hygiene –Dress The Part –Arrive Early

13 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Interviewing During the Interview –Organize Your Thoughts –Provide Specific Examples –Answering Questions 1.Problem 2.Solution 3.What You Learned 4.Translate to the Company –Asking Questions Company/Employee Culture Next Steps/Timeline Travel Avoid Salary/Benefits Follow Up –Thank-You is Appreciated –Timeline Delays? Tip: Carry a tissue or handkerchief in your pocket for sweaty hands and/or forehead perspiration. Tip: Bring a bottle of water and sip as needed to avoid dry mouth.

14 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Interviewing Breakout into groups of 3-5 with a mix of campuses Share past interviewing experiences Brainstorm questions to ask interviewers ~10 min

15 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Transition from College to Industry Teamwork –Your Performance Affects Others –Responsibility and Accountability –Multi-Disciplinary Interaction Keep Learning –Find a Mentor –Learn from Others –Conferences & Tradeshows –Continuing Education/Training TEAM Engineering (You) Marketing Manufacturing Quality/Reliability Finance Engineering Support Suppliers

16 3/29/2014 UW-Madison ASME SPDC Transition from College to Industry Communication is Key –Confidence, Not Arrogance –Facts Trump Opinion –Self-Awareness –Don’t Be a Yes-Man Work/Life Balance –Financial Planning –Don’t Get Burned Out “I THINK, therefore I DO NOT KNOW…” “I KNOW because THE FACTS are…”

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