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jeffj
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 Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 9:19 pm Post subject: Career transition - working towards grad school |
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I'm currently in grad school with about four classes left. I'm making a career move from electrical engineering (production test of radio systems) to electrical engineering (anything along DSP, FPGA, or other design work).
My question is what do I put on my resume. I don't want my previous experience to black ball me in design work. I also don't have real experience in what I'm looking to get into. How can I appear qualified for the position without having been in the field?
Should I just state what I want to do? What I have interest in.
Thanks
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ResumeWriter
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New grads oftentimes face the same dilemma you're seeking help with. The object is to focus more on the position you're targeting and less on your current skill set ... or lack of.
<<My question is what do I put on my resume. I don't want my previous experience to black ball me in design work.>>
My first bit of advice is to list classes relevant to your target position. Were you assigned to any special project as part of class curricula? How about internships? Any related to your target? What portion of your EE degree involved design? Anything transferrable?
<<I also don't have real experience in what I'm looking to get into. How can I appear qualified for the position without having been in the field?>>
My second bit of advice is to write your resume so it "talks" about your target career. You mentioned three different options, so think of writing varying versions of your resume -- if you feel it's necessary. 1) Research ideal positions online before developing your resume and cover letter. 2) Incorporate relevant keyword sections and place a tagline above that states, "Engineering and technical skills will aid with ..."
My last bit of advice is to visit the career department within your college. Locate internships or volunteer spots that will help you gain more hands-on experience. Doing this will also help you expand your network and provide further opportunity when you begin to aggressively search for a job.
Good luck to you, Jeff! |
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