Road Design Engineering Assistant Career Training Guide

Question: Does anyone want to edit my resume? Xiao Dong 1477 Sherwood Mills Road Mississauga, Ontario L5V 1R8 Cell: (647) 328 6613 E-mail: xiao_here@hotmail.com ______________________________________… Employment Objective: To seek a challenging position in an environment that would enable me to make a significant contribution by utilizing my skills and training. Skills Inventory: -Effectively communicates in AutoCad and Solid Edge (in 2 and 3 dimensional environments) -Supportive and conscientious team member -Adaptable in multi-disciplinary cognitive and artistic environments -Efficient in Microsoft Word, Office, Excel and Power Point Strengths and Achievements: -Had personal Surrealist Artwork displayed at the Brampton Library, in the Mayfield Newspaper and for Students Against Social Injustice (visual arts political lobbyist group) -Received 8 years of formal training in Mandarin dialect -Enrolled in the enhanced program for gifted children in high school -Practiced Piano at a grade 8 royal conservatory level -As the Chief Editor of the Art’s section, directed, wrote and did legal research for both the SASI and Mayfield Newspaper (example: protested the privatization of MRI clinics) Education: University of Toronto, Mississauga, Ontario September 04, May 07 Majored in Psychology and English Mayfield Secondary School, Brampton September 01 to July 2004 Received College equivalent Diploma in Visual Arts Xiao Dong Professional Experience: Fulton Engineered Specialties, Brampton, Ontario June 2007- September 2008 Engineering Assistant / Office Administrator -Recorded data accurately in both accounts receivable and accounts payable enabling company director to forecast future monetary transactions -Responsible for the interpretation, revision, completion, and translation of mechanical drawings extracted through various mediums and representations -Designed cutting, burning and milling programs for machine operators using employment specific software -Compiled 2-D mathematical design calculations derived from engineering programs Picture Plus Painting Store, Brampton, Ontario September 2004 to June 2007 Retail Assistant -Responsible for assisting manager in setting up store operations, -Accountable for organization and arrangement of paintings -Processed Transactions -Performed translator functions for customers Acupuncture Associates of Chesterfield County, Chester, PA July 2004-August 2004 Clinic Administrator -Responsible for frontline contact via direct and telephone -Arranged for medical appointments -Retrieved money for services rendered at private clinic -Maintained organization and sanitation of facility Volunteer and Leadership Experiences: Accessibility Centre at UTM September 2004 - May 2007 Program Organizer University of Toronto Student Buddies May 2005 – September 2006 Web Page Designer and Advertising Director Ste Louise Brampton Food bank November 2004 – May 2005 Food bank organizer Zonta - Feminist Charity Organization September 2004 to June 2004 Executive Committee Member References Available Upon Request

Answer: I don't think writing "responsible for" or "accountable for" is a good idea as it's not really a verb. Try "Interpreted, revised, completed, and translated mechanical drawings..." instead of "responsible for interpreting..." because the former is actually a verb-based list rather than just a list of words. Do the same for "accountable for." Same with "had artwork displayed at...": do "Displayed Surrealist Artwork at..." because displayed is a much stronger verb than had- "had" as in "I had breakfast this morning"? No, use displayed. Also, all that you've done and are currently doing should still be written in past tense- I think you've done that correctly here but just keep that fact in mind. I've never written "Refrences available upon request" on any of my resumes thus far and I hear it's an outdated thing now, that people don't write that at all now because there are now many more people looking for work than jobs available to them, so take that line off completely. If potential employers need references, they'll tell you. With all dates in the first half, use - not , or to and for most recent graduation can also just say May 2007 and not have to include Sep 2004 on there- but that's up to you. Also, since your professional section says "experience," use the same word in the volunteer section - take the "s" off of "experiences" to keep consistent. Below is an awesome source (website) on this, I've found it very helpful too. Also subscribe to emails from them- no spam, just helpful articles and tips!

Question: Human resources issue! What should I do? What would you change in my Resume? Experienced Management Professional John Doe 200 No Where road No City, NY 00000 Phone: 000-000-0000 Email: taiboy972@aol.com Work Experience United States Army (Correctional Specialist) 8/2004-8/2008 Positions included Correctional Counselor, Correctional Escort, Assistant to Property & Funds, Cell Block Guard, Dinning Facility Guard, Access Booth Operator, Tower Guard, Work Detail Supervisor, Recreation Guard, protection details for dignitaries at public events and, detailed administrative work. During period of service I was selected for positions of increased responsibility and high visibility frequently. Honorable Discharge Sherwood Enterprises (Vice President of Design) 8/2000-7/2004 Accomplishments were sales increased by 252% by improving the product design along with research & development practices and, reducing labor cost by 144%. Main duties were over seeing the research & development department and influencing the development process. Skills and Ability Research & Development Interviewing Managing groups of people Righting Memos Tracking Complaint's and Requests Making Official Purchases Cost cutting Marketing Microsoft Office, Open Office and, Abi Word. Computer Security Physical Security Planning Access Database Multi Line Phones Administration Forms Public Speaking Education Washington University (Masters of planning and urban design) Purdue University (Bachelors of Engineering) Sinclair Community College (Criminal Justice) Military Police School Diploma High School Diploma

Answer: Impressive. I'd change nothing..