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Resume DevelopmentMCAA Student Chapter Summit

October 11, 2014

Development & Preparation

What is resume used for?

How can yours stand out from others?

Which type of resume should you use?

Development & Preparation

Appearance and phrasing

Worksheet / questions

Strong verbs (administered, evaluated, prepared, collaborated, developed, solved, revitalized, diagnosed, achieved)

Personal Statements

Who you are as a person

Key skills & experience

1st sentence is most important part

Typical “career objective” statements…

A position in Project ManagementConstruction Industry Project ManagerProject Manager for a mechanical contractor

Personal Statements

I am enthusiastic, reliable, organized and hardworking. A self-motivated individual with a spirit of positive energy and commitment who is goal-oriented, adept at prioritizing and completing tasks pursuing a bachelors of science in construction management.

- Currently in school

Personal Statements

I am a dedicated student who has a great deal of ambition seeking an internship that will enhance my mechanical construction knowledge while testing my theoretical skills. I am particularly interested in the area of technology.

- Currently in school

Personal Statements

Recently graduated from Norwich University School of Architecture and Art where I earned a BS in Architecture while working for Shepard Exposition Services and Dartmouth College which has enhanced both my creativity and knowledge of project management. In my current role as a Construction Management graduate assistant, I am creating video tutorials for Autocad, Revit, and Primavera P6 and achieved a working knowledge of industry software.

- Recent graduate

Personal Statements

Acquired skills and knowledge essential for managing key areas of site construction and the problem solving skills needed related to field issues. Through my studies and work experience, I have acquired the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work. Proficient in prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner. A team player who is attentive to detail and able to work in a fast paced environment.

~ Seeking a Field Supervisory Position

Personal Statements

Highly developed skills in problem identification and implementation of effective solutions. Comfortable with analyzing and understanding data, working under time pressure, and presenting myself in a professional manner. A friendly, mature, and flexible individual with an innovative approach towards objectives and tasks.

~ Seeking a Project Management-track Position

Resume Key Elements

Work experience

Key skills & attributesAreas of expertise

Project management, supervision or leadership skills

Technical skills

Personal skills

Resume Key Elements

Education & Training(school projects, competition teams, seminars…)

Certifications & Licenses

“Available upon request…”

Work productCAD drawingsBIM examplesProject portfolio / photosReports

Significant school projects Capstone / Senior projectReferences

Personal Branding

Rise above the competition

Exert your distinctiveness

Personal Branding

Personal brand equityContinuous improvementEvery 6-12 monthsResume enhancement

Branding Example Statements

Skills and knowledge essential for managing site construction.

A self-motivated individual with a spirit of positive energy and commitment.

Business card with branding statement to distribute at networking events…

NamePhone # email

Highly developed skills in problem identification and implementation of effective solutions.

NamePhone # email

Highly developed skills in problem identification and implementation of effective solutions.

So…what are you going to say when you walk up to the table…

Your 30-60 second commercial (“elevator speech”)

Your targeted job positionEducation and trainingFocus on your strengthsCompetencies most relevant to the positionTailor each commercial

Hello, my name is __________ and I am completing a

degree in ___________ at __________. I am interested in a

career in (or position as a) __________. I have been involved

(during college) in __________and developed skills in _______.

I have also had an internship position (employment) as a

___________ and discovered that I really enjoy

__________. Could you tell me more about __________? 

It’s not what you It’s not what you know…know…

It’s not who you It’s not who you know…know…

It’s It’s whowho knows knows YOU!YOU!

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