Saturday, November 14, 2009

Resume for Engineer....

In the modern digital age there are names of positions that were once unheard of.

Many of these new types of jobs carry titles that most people still don't know. That is why a resume for a position as a Engineer will require the use of specialized vocabulary unique to the type of work involved. A Engineer position is actually a job for a high-speed electrical engineer who can provide support and contribute in engineering efforts in the design, development, simulation and testing of new and existing High Performance Cable Assembly products. Another aspect of this position will require you to test the assembly of cables, connectors and components using digital oscilloscopes and pulse generators. This is a highly specialized field and therefore you need the highly specialized qualifications that go along with it.

You do have to remember that even though this is a specialized field, you will still have to compete with many others who are also submitting an application for the same position. Your resume should be professional and carefully detail all the skills and training that you have so employers will want to call you for an interview. A part of this interview may require you to demonstrate your skills, so you must be truthful on your resume. Undoubtedly, you will learn more skills on the job, but you do need to have what the employer is looking for when you apply.

When writing your resume for the job of a Engineer, make sure your name and full contact information is front and center on the top of the page. You can write this in bold print if you wish. If you are just finished your training, then list your educational background first. If you have held a position such as the one you are applying for, then start off with your work experience. Provide the details of the duties you performed, but be a brief as possible while still providing the prospective employer with enough information about each one. The headings for the duties should be one word descriptors and in bold print. This way, an employer can easily scan the document to ensure that you have the skills he/she is looking for in an engineer.

To ensure you have everything included in your resume, have the job positing with you when you create your resume. Go through the list of required skills including your training or experience with each. There is usually a primary responsibility listed, so start with that one and then move through the other skills. If you are not sure of how you should phrase some of the duties, search online for sample resumes for this type of position. Then you can have a guide to help you through the resume writing process. It is very likely that you will have to submit your application and resume online, so save it on your computer and then attach it to the cover letters of all the applications you submit...

happy hunting guys....:)

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