YOUR CAREER
STARTS HERE
Resume Development
MCAA Student Chapter Summit
October 11, 2014
Key
Elements
Personal
Preparation
It’s all
about
YOU
Branding
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 Management
Construction Industry Project Manager
Project 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 & attributes
Areas 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 product
CAD drawings
BIM examples
Project portfolio / photos
Reports
Significant school projects
Capstone / Senior project
References
Personal Branding
Rise above the competition
Exert your distinctiveness
Personal Branding
Personal brand equity
Continuous improvement
Every 6-12 months
Resume 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…
Name
Phone #
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 position
Education and training
Focus on your strengths
Competencies most relevant to the position
Tailor 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
know…
NETWORKING
It’s not who you
know…
It’s who
knows
YOU!
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