Sample Résumé
Your Name
your phone number | first.last@wsu.edu | linkedin.com/first-last
Summary of Qualifications
- Solid understanding of electrical engineering, semiconductor devices, and renewable energy principles
- IEEE, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, student member
- Tireless work ethic, maintaining a 3.7 GPA while working as much as 30 hours a week
- Proven track record of responsibility and leadership demonstrated in civilian positions and the US Air Force
- Over 6 years of experience communicating effectively in teams in the work place
Education
- Relevant Coursework: Digital Systems Design, Silicon Integrated Circuit Design Technology, Nanotechnology for Semiconductor and Renewable Energy Applications
- Relevant Coursework: Differential Equations with Circuit Applications I, Electronics I, Fundamentals of Mechanics, and Electrical Circuits and Systems with Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
Skills
Java, C/C++, Xilinx, Microsoft Visio, MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite, Assembly, Wolfram Mathematica, PSPICE, LogiSim
Engineering Projects
- Designed, built and tested an evaporative cooler using xyz techniques
- Add another bullet or two about skills used in the project and results
- Make sure to use details of the project – if it is a team project focus on what you accomplished as a team member
- If you presented work to the class or as part of a poster fair make sure to add this information
- State detail as “Produced X to do Y resulting in Z” where you begin the statement with an Action Verb.
Leadership
- Collaborated in groups of up to 6 members on real-life scenarios to experiment, analyze, and create solutions to increase understanding of engineering principle applications
- Vice President of the local Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers chapter, and a leader in the Crossfit club
- Underwent over 800 hours of training on small group tactics, interpersonal dynamics in extreme situations, and Air Force regulations
Other Experience
- Developed a solid understanding of design and construction with numerous large and small scale opportunities
- Implemented design elements into construction projects, gaining valuable insight into the implementation phase of projects
- Used problem solving and communication skills to effectively address customer questions and concerns
- Ranked in the top 10% in new service sales and upgrades out of a staff of 65
Community Service
- Served as Big sister for a young teen and participated in various events with the club
Contact the Internships and Career Services Office
- Location: Schweitzer Engineering Hall, Welcome Center/Room 102, 150 SE Spokane St., Pullman, WA 99164
- Phone: 509-335-8726
- E-mail: vcea.internships@wsu.edu
Career Coaching
- By Appointment
- Director: Lisa Hathaway
- Peer Career Guides: Chance Shungu (CS), Samantha Klein (CS), Cheri Heng (ME), and Gavin O’Connor (EE)
- Drop-ins at the SEH Welcome Center, Room 102
- Peer Career Guides:
- Mondays 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm
- Tuesdays 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
- Wednesdays 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
- Thursdays 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
- Fridays 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm
- Peer Career Guides:
Social Media
Mailing Address
Voiland College Internships and Career Services
Washington State University
PO Box 642718
Pullman, WA 99164-2718
