ResumeLab and Resume Tipswww.ieee.org/resumelab

Rory McCorkle, PhD, MBA: Product Manager, Global Career Resources

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First impressions

First impressions

What makes a Resume successful?

Customize to the position

Keywords Action Verbs

Simple

Think about how you describe your experience…

Ask ‘so what’?

Placement is important

Before you finalize, don’t forget:

Proofread Read and follow the hiring process

Giving employers what they 

want

What is ResumeLab?

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Resumes Letters

Portfolio Assessments

Mock Interviews Video Resumes

Document Center

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Log in with your IEEE.org username/passwordComplete profileDocument center is the home for everything you create

Resumes

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Start with samples (fully completed templates), section sets, or blank template

Resumes

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Easily editable templates and easy to use interfaceSamples, action verbs, and section examples all available to assist with developing a resume/CV

Letters

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Various letters cover the entire employment processSamples, letter types, and starting from scratch

Portfolio

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Store documents related to the employment process– Letters of Recommendation, Reference Lists, Writing SamplesStore documents from one’s experienceAdd files by uploading or link to online sources

Assessments

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Skills InventoryAccomplishment SheetProficiency List

Assessments – Skills Inventory

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Highlight soft skills and leadership capabilities

Assessments – Proficiency List

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Highlight technical skills based upon job family, high growth segment, or STEM discipline

Mock Interviews

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900+ different questions to answerDifferent interview types and multiple interviewers

Mock Interviews

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Record audio, video, or just listenReview personally or share with mentor, professor, etc.

Tool Tips

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Text and video tools tips throughout product

Share Everything

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Share anything created in ResumeLab via a publically available URL or via social mediaCreate a personal website pair together various elements created on ResumeLab

Questions?

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