Engineering Resume Checklist

Getting Started

Identify purpose of resume, i.e. internship, job, or graduate school
Familiarize yourself with the job description and/or school program. Write down or highlight key words from the qualifications and preferred qualifications sections that match your skills set
Plan on a one-page resume; no smaller than 10- to 11-point font; .5-inch margins

List most recent degree in progress first; bold degree and include emphasis and minor, if applicable
DO NOT include high school (unless you are in your first year of college)
Include cumulative GPA (you can also list your Major GPA. If you have a lower GPA, and your GPA has improved, you can state your GPA, then include a bullet that says: maintained (improved GPA number) for past (# of) semesters
Relevant coursework subsection (optional) – List only courses requested in the position description or courses unique to your major
Certifications can be listed in your education section or listed in its own section

List programming skills: Linux, C++, Matlab, Simulink, Mathematica, VBA, Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, REVIT, EPANET, Java, Python, Flash, ImageJ
Software: PSpice, Electronic Workbench, Verilog
Lab techniques
Machine shop skills: soldering

List unpaid or paid related to desired position, i.e. internships, projects, labs, class projects, research
List project/internship/job title in bold (starting with most recent experience)
List organization name with city, state
Include dates (month/year-month/year)
Create 3-6 bullet points for each experience that illustrate accomplishments (no period recommended)
Bullet formula: action verb + task + result/accomplishment, i.e. Developed Matlab model of enzyme kinetics in the bloodstream, which led to groundbreaking research in studying drug propagation within body

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