Title: Develop a professional résumé.
Course: Engineering Practicum IV (21047) > Section: Examining Employability Skills

Completed résumé should accompany a cover letter and include the following components:

- Educational background
- Work history
- Honors and awards
- Membership in club(s), professional or community associations
- Certification(s) obtained
- Leadership positions held
- Community service performed

In addition, students should identify the reasons for keeping a résumé current to reflect experience and education credentials even if they are not currently involved in a job search.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the primary function of a résumé ?
- What are some basic résumé design and formatting requirements? What should you avoid?
- What can you do to strengthen your résumé?
- Why is it important to keep a résumé current to reflect experience and education credentials, even if you are not currently involved in a job search?