How to Get Your First Engineering Job Part 1: Making a High-Quality CV
How do you signal to employers that you're the best engineer for the job? In an ever-competitive market, what can you do to stand out? Learn from two engineering leaders who know have plenty of experience on both sides of the hiring table.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Speaker introductions: Mike Beckage and Kelly Sigmon
5:04 - Topics we'll be covering
6:40 - Public image
9:45 - Know what you want
12:30 - Researching companies
14:24 - Researching the position
16:21 - Researching the hiring manager
18:05 - Do's and Dont's of a CV
21:43 - Do's and Don'ts of a CV in detail
Q&A Below
29:59 - How do I create a CV if I don't have technical experience?
33:20 - Should I include high school awards in my CV?
34:20 - What should the font size of my CV be?
35:27 - How can I explain gaps in my CV?
37:19 - I have experience in management but not in a technical field. How can I stick out compared to a candidate with technical experience?
38:41 - How do I explain a title/responsibility downgrade in my CV?
39:53 - Should I add class projects (not senior design projects) in my CV?
40:47 - How much experience should I have with engineering software before including it in my CV?
42:49 - How do I explain a low GPA if asked for?
45:22 - Should I include club projects/contributions in my CV?
47:06 - I worked in sales in a non-engineering field and then took time off. How do I explain this gap?
49:59 - Job hunting in a recession: Best actions to take?
53:03 - Should I include a cover letter even if it isn't required?