Résumé
Writing
What is a Résumé?
A résumé
is a summary of your past experiences in the workplace and in schooling.
Usually it is no longer than a single page.
Why do
Chemical Engineers
need to know how to write one?
A résumé
is one of the first things your potential employer will see from
you. Therefore, being able to accurately write a résumé
well will help you during your job search. Tailoring a résumé
to a specific job, as well as knowing when to cut out or add
specific information, are also good skills to learn. Also, being
able to write a proper Cover Letter to your résumé
is another vital skill when applying for jobs.
Where
can I get help writing a résumé?
The Campus Career
Network is a good place to start. You can also contact
Kym Whitehead, Associate
Director for Field Experience
College of Engineering
126 Marston Hall
Phone: (413) 577-0419
Fax: (413) 545-0724
kwhitehead@acad.umass.edu
Clark Edwards, Associate
Director for Career Planning
College
of Engineering
119 Marston Hall
Phone: (413) 545-6251
Fax: (413) 545-0724
cse@acad.umass.edu
There are
also several websites with information on writing a good résumé,
such as:
Also, ask
your advisors and professors for help writing a résumé.
Usually they've had experience writing one, or know where to
point you for more help!
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