{"id":7726,"date":"2024-08-12T11:43:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T18:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/?page_id=7726"},"modified":"2024-08-29T16:00:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T23:00:38","slug":"sample-electrical-engineering-resume","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/internships-careers\/resources\/sample-electrical-engineering-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Sample Electrical Engineering R\u00e9sum\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is a document that captures who you are, your experiences, your skills, and your education. It is your brand, and you will use it to market yourself for internships, jobs, scholarships, and professional memberships to name just a few. Your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is always a work in progress. As you add new education, experiences, and skills to your r\u00e9sum\u00e9, you will also remove items that are no longer relevant. As your marketing tool, it is not a record of everything you\u2019ve ever done, but is a customized document that tells the reader why you are a perfect fit for the opportunity. The best r\u00e9sum\u00e9s, and the ones that get an interview, are never generic.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-note wsu-note--border-pacificsky wsu-spacing-before--xmedium wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"wsu-note__icon wsu-icon wsu-i-light-bulb\" aria-label=\"Icon label\"><\/i>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-note__title\">\n\t\t\tR\u00e9sum\u00e9 Review\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\n<p>Once you have created your r\u00e9sum\u00e9, drop in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/internships-careers\/\">Internships and Career Services office<\/a> so that we can review your r\u00e9sum\u00e9. Once your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is final, upload it to Handshake, complete your Handshake profile, and make your profile viewable by employers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-callout wsu-border--color-pacificsky\" >\r\n    <h2 class=\"wsu-callout__title\">\r\n        Resources    <\/h2>    \n\n<p>The VCEA Internships and Career Services office offers a variety of resources for students on building r\u00e9sum\u00e9s, writing cover letters, searching for jobs, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/internships-careers\/resources\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBrowse Resources\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full\"  >\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-section__inner wsu-width--content\">    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample R\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-max-width--xlarge wsu-color-background--white wsu-spacing-padding-left--xmedium wsu-spacing-padding-right--xmedium wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>your phone number | first.last@wsu.edu | linkedin.com\/first-last<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-gray wp-block-heading\">Summary of Qualifications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Solid understanding of electrical engineering, semiconductor devices, and renewable energy principles<\/li><li>IEEE, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, student member<\/li><li>Tireless work ethic, maintaining a 3.7 GPA while working as much as 30 hours a week<\/li><li>Proven track record of responsibility and leadership demonstrated in civilian positions and the US Air Force<\/li><li>Over 6 years of experience communicating effectively in teams in the work place<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-gray wp-block-heading\">Education <\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h5 class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none wp-block-heading\">Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\">Washington State University, Pullman, WA<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Expected May 2019,<br>GPA: 3.7<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Relevant Coursework: Digital Systems Design, Silicon Integrated Circuit Design Technology, Nanotechnology for Semiconductor and Renewable Energy Applications<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h5 class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none wp-block-heading\">United States Air Force Academy, Electrical Engineering<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\">Academically ranked 12th out of 1000 cadets at time of honorable discharge<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">June 2019,<br>GPA: 3.8<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Relevant Coursework: Differential Equations with Circuit Applications I, Electronics I, Fundamentals of Mechanics, and Electrical Circuits and Systems with Differential Equations and Linear Algebra<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-gray wp-block-heading\">Skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Java, C\/C++, Xilinx, Microsoft Visio, MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite, Assembly, Wolfram Mathematica, PSPICE, LogiSim<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-gray wp-block-heading\">Engineering Projects <\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaporative Cooler, Washington State University<\/h5>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\">Spring 2016<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Designed, built and tested an evaporative cooler using xyz techniques<\/li><li>Add another bullet or two about skills used in the project and results<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">[Put your second project here], Washington State University<\/h5>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\">Fall 2015<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Make sure to use details of the project \u2013 if it is a team project focus on what you accomplished as a team member<\/li><li>If you presented work to the class or as part of a poster fair make sure to add this information<\/li><li>State detail as \u201cProduced X to do Y resulting in Z\u201d where you begin the statement with an Action Verb.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-gray wp-block-heading\">Leadership<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cadet, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO<\/h5>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">June 2013 \u2013 July 2015<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>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<\/li><li>Vice President of the local Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers chapter, and a leader in the Crossfit club<\/li><li>Underwent over 800 hours of training on small group tactics, interpersonal dynamics in extreme situations, and Air Force regulations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-gray wp-block-heading\">Other Experience <\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carpenter\/General Laborer, Byrd Construction, Longview WA<\/h5>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">July 2011 \u2013 August 2015<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Developed a solid understanding of design and construction with numerous large and small scale opportunities<\/li><li>Implemented design elements into construction projects, gaining valuable insight into the implementation phase of projects<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer Service Representative, DirecTV, Portland OR<\/h5>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">July 2009 \u2013 August 2010<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Used problem solving and communication skills to effectively address customer questions and concerns<\/li><li>Ranked in the top 10% in new service sales and upgrades out of a staff of 65<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-gray wp-block-heading\">Community Service<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big Brothers\/Big Sisters \u2013 Falcon Club<\/h5>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">September 2009 \u2013 June 2011<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Served as Big sister for a young teen and participated in various events with the club<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-color-background--white wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-spacing-bottom--none wsu-spacing-before--xxmedium\"  >\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-section__inner wsu-width--content\">    \n<div class=\"wsu-decorator  wsu-decorator--style-block-gray-wsu\" style=\"top:0;bottom:0;left:0;height:215px;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-color-background--white wsu-position--relative wsu-zindex--level-4 wsu-border--add-top wsu-spacing-padding-left--xxmedium wsu-spacing-padding-right--xxmedium wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-spacing-bottom--none wsu-border--color-crimson\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact\">Contact the Internships and Career Services Office<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-spacing-after--xxsmall wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wsu-spacing-before--sxxsmall\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dana Hall 140, 305 NE Spokane St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:5093358726\">509-335-8726<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:vcea.internships@wsu.edu\">vcea.internships@wsu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Coaching <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Appointment<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Director: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/VoilandCollegeCareerServices@email.wsu.edu\/s\/z8HObUnNHUCdM4K38rPyAQ2\">Lisa Hathaway<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interns:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/VoilandCollegeCareerServices@email.wsu.edu\/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true\">Anna Nielsen<\/a> (MIS), <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/VoilandCollegeCareerServices@email.wsu.edu\/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/VoilandCollegeCareerServices@email.wsu.edu\/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true\">Ariana Avina<\/a> (ME), <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/VoilandCollegeCareerServices@email.wsu.edu\/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/VoilandCollegeCareerServices@email.wsu.edu\/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true\">Troy Buchanan<\/a> (ME), <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/VoilandCollegeCareerServices@email.wsu.edu\/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/VoilandCollegeCareerServices@email.wsu.edu\/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true\">Chance Shungu<\/a> (CS), and <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/VoilandCollegeCareerServices@email.wsu.edu\/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/VoilandCollegeCareerServices@email.wsu.edu\/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true\">Samantha Klein <\/a>(CS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drop-in<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Interns: <\/strong>3-4 pm, Monday through Friday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-spacing-after--none\">Social Media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wsu-social-icons vcss-custom-social\"><li class=\"wsu-social-icons__twitter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WSUVoilandPPEL\"><span class=\"screen-reader-only\">Go to wsu twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wsu-social-icons__facebook\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WSUVoilandSS\"><span class=\"screen-reader-only\">Go to wsu facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wsu-social-icons__instagram\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BAaVQIMM6mw\/\"><span class=\"screen-reader-only\">Go to wsu instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wsu-social-icons__linkedin\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/14355576\/\"><span class=\"screen-reader-only\">Go to wsu linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-spacing-before--small\">Mailing Address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Voiland College Internships and Career Services<br>Washington State University<br>PO Box 642718<br>Pullman, WA 99164-2718<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wsu-spacing-after--none\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-vcea\/uploads\/sites\/3466\/2019\/07\/wsu_2021_vcea_coll_career_svcs_web_logo_full_color_rgb_4in@144ppi_adobe_express.jpeg\" alt=\"WSU Cougar logo that reads Washington State University, Voiland College Career Services.\" class=\"wp-image-5695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-vcea\/uploads\/sites\/3466\/2019\/07\/wsu_2021_vcea_coll_career_svcs_web_logo_full_color_rgb_4in@144ppi_adobe_express.jpeg 576w, 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