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RESUMES, COVER LETTERS AND JOB INTERVIEWS
In
order to enter the Canadian job market, it is necessary to learn the job search
process in detail, as well s the correct way of writing application documents
(cover letter, resumes) used in this country.
When
there may be a job position available in a company, applicants usually have to
send their job profile, experience, abilities, education, expectations, etc.,
written in two documents: a resume and a cover letter. This
chapter, describes thoroughly how these essential documents should be written
and laid out in Canada and in North America thoroughly.
The
Canadian job market is highly competitive and many people apply for a position,
especially if it is for qualified people and with a good salary. Since there may
be hundreds of resumes and cover letters that arrive at a company for just one
position, those documents must be written with a great deal of attention and
good technique to reach the initial aim of being called to an interview.
What happens, in general terms, in most companies is that the person in charge
must chooses among lost of candidates, sometimes among 100 – 500 and choose the
8 or 12 he /she envisages as the most suitable applicants for the post. Under
those circumstances the person in charge may go through every resume for 10 or
15 seconds and cover letter to decide whether they will be kept in the selection
process or are rejected. It is most probable that he /she keeps just those that,
because of their layout and content, result in a way as outstanding in the pile
of received papers.
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RECOMMENDATION
A
RESUME is the basic necessary tool in a job search and its analysis
deserves all the extra time you might require to learn to write it
correctly.
Apart
from counting on what you did in that past, a good resume is that
where you show what you can offer the employer for him / her to hire
you for a specific job position.
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WHAT IS A RESUME?
A
resume is a brief written summary containing important basic
information about your skills, abilities,
education, work experience and other important aspects about you.
This is the first impression that a possible employer will have of you, of what
you have done in your different jobs and what position you are looking for.
A
good resume won’t get you a good job by itself, but a poor resume will stop
you from getting an interview, and you won’t have the opportunity to get a
job without them.
The
information in your resumes must be exact and true, but every resume you write
should be different and highlight the important specific aspects of your job
profile, according to the characteristics of every vacant. What you are looking
for, for example for a position as quality control engineer, may not be of
interest for an employer who is seeking a product or design engineer. That is
the reason why it is all vital that, for every job position you apply and
want to be called to an interview, your resume must be
written with the orientation and the terms the possible employers are looking
for.
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IMPORTANT
Don’t
confuse a RESUME with a Curriculum Vitae (C.V). The
latter is a longer version of you life and your whole job and
academic history. The CV is used by those with a suitable academic,
scientific, and search education and experience to apply for
positions accordingly. The CV is written based on the educational
and teaching experience, along with the mentions obtained, prizes,
recognition, publications, affiliations, etc.. |
The functions of a RESUME are the following:
● Call the reader’s attention (possible employer) and open you
the door to the company
● Help you to get an interview
● Organise your ideas and thoughts, and give a clear path to you
career at the same time
● Introduce your transferable job skills in a clear and accurate
way
● Help you “sell” your image in the job market.
● Be the suitable means to achieve the goal of being introduced
to employers and advertised by a recruiting agency
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RECOMMENDATION
Your
RESUME must say right to the point
what your specific aim is and what
are the skills or qualifications you
have to achieve it.
Writing
a long general resume telling all you have
done and describing all the abilities you have is a very
common mistake. Those types of
resumes fail to aim all that
information at a specific goal.
Don’t leave the task
of deciding what the suitable job for you would be or what you would
like to do to your possible employer.
Your
RESUME must give the best impression possible of who you are, and
that is the key to the door to the interviews you are looking for. |
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PARTS OF A RESUME
A.
JOB
OBJECTIVE
The
first and most important element of your resume is to express your job objective
or the type of job you are looking for. When you have a clear aim, you can focus
your resume on the path that will lead you to that goal.
Examples:
●
“Looking for a position as Mould Designer in an
automotive company”
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”Looking for a Software Engineering position with
Computer Apple Group”
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”Seeking an Administrative position within the medical
field”.
●
”Seeking employment as Process Engineer in the field
of chemical engineering where I can put my education to practical use for the
benefit of Petro-Canada”
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“Looking for a position as van owner delivery person”
●
”To obtain a position with a wholesale, storage or
warehousing organisation that would involve the supervision workers activities,
shipping and receiving, scheduling, etc.”
B.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS)
This
part is a kind of mini-resume that must contain your most outstanding
experiences and achievements. IN a few words, you send here the message that you
are qualified and talented
It
is your opportunity to do your ”self-market” or sell your own personal image. In
this part you should include:
i
Years of relevant experience in the specific job
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Your education or training and diploma in that field
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Some of your achievements or job success in that field, describe in a short
paragraph.
i
Your abilities, talents or key skills related to the job position
i
A reference to your personal way of working, values, or ways of dealing with
your responsibilities. Something like what a good friend of yours would say to
describe your job profile before a possible employer
Examples:
●
“Over
5 years experience working in mechanical design and development of injection
moulds and plastic parts, in CAD/CAM environments”
● ”Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering with over 8 years experience
working in design of plastic products”
● ”Excellent knowledge of engineering plastics materials, specifications,
machining processes, stamping, plastic injection, metrology, GD&T, blue print
reading and mechanical design”
● “Ability to assume technical responsibility for assigned jobs, to supply
technical support to manufactureng
and handle several tasks to completion”
● “ Enthusiastic and committed to professional excellence”
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RECOMMENDATION
Very often newcomer professionals in Canada have
several years of job experience. When in a job the employer asks for
a specific amount of years of experience, use the same number for
them not to reject you for having too much experience. For example:
ADVERTISEMENT: “Looking for
Mechanical Engineer, 3 year experience in Quality Control automotive
parts”.
Although you may have a 12-year experience working in
this same position, you should reply to the advertisement by using
the same terms in it:
“Mechanical Engineer with
over 3 years experience working with Quality Control standards in
automotive parts companies” |
C.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
This
is the core part of your resume, where you must place the abilities, knowledge
and experience required by the available position. Write here your best
abilities or skills related to that vacancy. Bare in mind the following factors
to write this part
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State your 3 or 4 best skills and abilities related to the job
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Make a separate list with every of these abilities and think and write
several achievements in your job history to illustrate them.
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Describe every ability and achievement with persuading words, if possible,
in a paragraph where you emphasise the way how your results benefited your
previous employer
Examples:
● ”Great
spatial capacity in visualising finished products and converting ideas or
samples onto engineered drawings”
i“Technical
expertise solving production problems related with design, plastics, sheet metal
forming, specifications, engineering materials and manufacturing process”.
i“Extensive
experience preparing specifications, components and general assembly drawings
generation for manufacturing in industries such as automotive parts, household
appliances and metal machining products”.
AutoCAD2007, Cimatron, Mechanical Desktop, Excel and MSO2000.
D.
WORK
HISTORY/EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
You
should include a list of your previous jobs in this part, in a maximum term of
10 years. Write your experience in descendant order, from the most recent to the
older. Don’t forget to write the name and address of the company, the period
worked, the position you had, and some of the main activities you performed.
Have in mind the following:
i
Don’t write about an experience longer than 10 years (15 years just if you have
a vast specialised experience, in connection with the available job or aim)
i
Include and highlight the jobs related to the job available
i
Don’t write months or short periods. Just express your working periods in years,
for example: 2001-2005. This way, you will cover the normal months of
unemployment you may have.
iIf
your history is short, include academic practices, technical training
internships, and volunteer jobs that will help you highlight the fact that you
are trained and experienced for the vacancy.
i
Actions should be described in past tense
i
Write your abilities and experiences in a way that communicates positive
feeling of achievement, success and satisfaction.
Examples:
2002-2006 COMMERCIAL SPRING & TOOLS Ltd. 555 Whitline,
Mississauga, On
* POSITION: MECHANICAL DESIGNER.
Responsibilities:
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Provided manufacturing technical support for new products and existing
product lines.
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Worked closely with industrial engineering team in order to develop and
improve the manufacturing processes and to acquire new equipment.
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Worked in design and development of plastic and metal components parts for
small electric domestic appliances, from the initial concept to the end
product.
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Generated and checked detailed engineering CAD drawings for dimensional
accuracy, tolerances, correct material, specifications and correct drafting
procedures.
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Provided technical support for existing product lines, bill of materials,
mechanical assembly drawings and electric-electronic cable assembly
drawings.
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Designed and developed Plastic Moulds, dies, fixtures, gauges and devices
for assembly lines.
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Provided technical support for existing product lines, bill of materials,
mechanical assembly drawings and electric-electronic cable assembly
drawings.
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Responsible for new moulds and dies for production, contracted to external
suppliers.
OPTIONAL: In some cases it is important to describe briefly the most
outstanding characteristics of the company where you have worked, especially
if it’s not in Canada. That will help the reader to grasp a better
understanding of your past experience.
E.
EDUCATION
/ TRAINING
Under this heading, write your technical or university training courses in
connection with the position available, in descendant order, with its main
diploma, degree or certificate first. You should also include the name of
institution, city, and period or date.
If
necessary, separate EDUCATION from TRAINING. In the former place the information
regarding your university or professional education and, in the latter, the
list of specific technical training courses in the field connected with your job
aims.
F.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE or PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Add
this information, if relevant, to back your resume and emphasise your experience
and qualifications.
G.
ANY
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Write
any other relevant information that may improve your possibilities. For example:
●
Languages. Writing that, apart from speaking English you can speak other
language can be an advantage in some cases.
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Availability to work in night or rotary shifts.
●
Availability to move to other city
(in the province or in Canada).
●
Any special knowledge, affiliation, or experience
(driving license, or to operate certain equipment, fork lifter, etc)
●
Personal Interests,
,hobbies, etc. That may show the type of person you are.
●
Availability to travel abroad
(if required)
H.
REFERENCES
Customary, this phrase is written:
“REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”
However, you should make a list of at least 3 reference people who could testify
about your personality, responsibility, and experience. Tell those people and
,make sure that they know that they are in your reference as references. They
may be your former bosses, co-workers, clients, or people who know you well.
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What
MUST BE
written in a
RESUME
● Personal Information:
name, address, telephone, e-mail
● Job Objective:
position you apply for
● Education and
Courses: Listed in order, the most
recent on top, and specifying diplomas and grades.
● Abilities and Job
Skills: The list of your abilities and
technical transferable job skills with a brief description
explaining every one
● Job Experience:
Listed in chronological order from the
most recent, mentioning the company, your position there, dates,
responsibilities and everyday activities.
WHAT
MUSTN'T
BE WRITTEN IN A RESUME
● Age, height, weight,
marital status
● Social Insurance
Number
● Religious Group or
Political Parties
● Reasons for leaving
the previous job
● Desired Salary
● Overall Physical
Condition
● Nationality of Origin
● Photographs
(unless you apply as an actor /actress or
model)
WHAT IS
OPTIONAL IN
A RESUME
● Volunteer Jobs
● Member of
Professional Associations
● Special prizes and
recognition
● Interests, personal
activities and hobbies.
● Description of
previous companies
● Courses done in
previous jobs
● Languages (if
relevant for the field or organisation)
● Driving licenses (G,
AZ, DZ welding mechanic, etc.) |
- TYPES OF RESUMES
There are three types of general resumes used in companies at
present. Choose the one that suits every case best, depending on the position
available, its requirements, your education, experience and transferable skills.
You will find an example of every type of RESUME in this book, to
illustrate and facilitate their understanding. They have been based on the
author’s experience and published just for being taken as a reference.
There are thousands of different ways of writing every RESUME, with different
designs, layout, terms, etc..
There are a number of books and specialised publications on the subject showing
examples of RESUMES for applying for different types of jobs, which you should
read to learn more about it. Consult them in the public libraries and in some
Internet sites.
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
In
this type of resume, the job experience and professional development are sorted
according to your job and position, starting from the most recent job to the
first you had.
This
is the most conventional format, used by professionals and technicians who have
achieved e progressive development in their field, and would like to go on in
the same field occupation. Besides, this is the easiest to understand, as it
allows the reader for following your personal history from your last
achievements and experiences. That is the reason why it is quite advisable when
your previous job (s) or company (es) is (are) really well-known.
On
the other hand, a chronological resume may not be suitable in other
circumstances. Some employers may easily realise some aspects of your job
history that they wouldn’t like, as frequent changes of job, or a lack of
specific experience. The latter is a problem if you are thinking of the
possibility to make a change in the direction of your career.
EXAMPLE
OF CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME (with cover letter)
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SERGIO
MARTÍNEZ
250 Cassandra Blvd, Apt. 234.
North York, ON M3A 1V1
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as
Product Engineer
for a company where I can utilize my skills and work experience.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering with over 8 years
experience working in design and development of products,
plastic, synthetic and metal parts.
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Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering
plastics materials, plastic injection, metal stamping, shop
machines, motors, controls, switches, engineering materials,
parts production, electricity, and UL, IEC and ISO-9000
standards.
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Strong mechanical engineering background with expertise in
mechanical design, testing products, manufacturing processes and
CAD drafting.
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
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Extensive experience preparing specifications, components and
general assembly drawings generation for manufacturing in
industries such as automotive parts, household appliances and
metal machining products.
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Great spatial capacity in visualizing finished products and
converting ideas or samples onto engineered drawings.
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Technical expertise solving production problems related with
design, plastics, sheet metal forming, specifications,
engineering materials and manufacturing process.
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Computer Skills:
AutoCAD2004, Cimatron, Mechanical Desktop, Excel and MSO2000.
Personal Skills: Adaptable, team player, resourceful and dedicated.
WORK HISTORY
1999–2006 GROUPE SEB COLOMBIA.
Bogotá, Colombia
*
PRODUCT ENGINEER.
Responsibilities:
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Worked in design and development of plastic and metal components
parts for small electric domestic appliances, from the initial
concept to the end product.
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Generated and checked detailed engineering CAD drawings for
dimensional accuracy, tolerances, correct material,
specifications and correct drafting procedures.
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Responsible for development of products according with different
international safety and quality standards (UL, CSA, IEC, BS,
ISO, etc) in order to obtain approvals to export.
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Responsible for prototypes, new parts, materials and plastics to
use, design testing, packing, users manuals and for maintaining
existing CAD files in the company.
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Provided technical support for existing product lines, bill of
materials, mechanical assembly drawings and electric-electronic
cable assembly drawings.
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Designed and developed jibs, fixtures, gauges and devices for
assembly lines.
-
Responsible for new moulds and dies for production, contracted
to external suppliers.
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Worked with manufacturing personnel to ensure low cost of
production and product manufacturing ease.
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SERGIO MARTÍNEZ
continued…
The Company:
The Group SEB (www.groupeseb.com)
is a global producer of domestic electrical appliances. It trade
under the international brands Rowenta and Tefal, and under strong
local brands witch are leaders in their local markets in many other
countries (T-Fal in Canada).
The Products:
Small domestic appliances with motor for household (blenders, food
processors, mixers, orange juicers, etc), dryers, fans, coffee
makers, washer machines and irons (made in SEB-Colombia).
1994-1998 INDUMIL – Military Industries of Colombia
Bogota -Colombia
* MECHANICAL DESIGNER.
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the elaboration, actualization and supply of CAD
drawings, technical information, machining parameters and
processes and bill of materials.
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Provided manufacturing technical support for new products and
existing product lines.
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Created and checked all new engineered CAD drawings for
dimensional accuracy, tolerances, correct material
specifications, and correct drafting procedures.
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Worked closely with industrial engineering team in order to
develop and improve the manufacturing processes and to acquire
new equipment.
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Responsible for testing of new product as well as technical
standards and check-lists referent to tools, goods, new
technical parts and products to be acquired from abroad.
The Company:
INDUMIL is a government industrial company associated with the
Colombian military forces, where weapons, metal machining products
and military equipments are manufactured.
1992-1994 Industrias Kapitol
S.A. Bogota –
Colombia.
* PROCESS ENGINEER
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the manufacturing processes of different
automotive parts such as: breaking systems, pistons, cooling
systems and body parts.
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Designed and developed new attachments, gauges and devices for
production.
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Provided manufacturing technical support for new products and
existing product lines.
The Company:
Manufacturer and suplier of assemblies, components and parts for
automotives companies. (Renault, Mazda, Fiat and Chevrolet)
EDUCATION
·
Mechanical Engineer.
Bachelor Degree
1987-1992
National University of Colombia.
Bogota – Colombia
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Mechanical Technician 1987
Instituto Técnico Industrial Centro Don Bosco.
Bogotá – Colombia
Other Courses:
FMEA, ISO-9000, GD&T, Tools Design, Steels and Metallurgy, Plastic
Materials.
Languages:
English, Spanish.
AVAILABLE
IMMEDIATLY
WILLING TO RELOCATE IN ONTARIO
References available upon request
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FUNCTIONAL RESUME
This
type of resume focus on the specific experience or the knowledge in connection
with a particular craft or field. When employers read through a candidate’s
resume, they usually want to find those - knowledge and experience. The lack of
specific experience is easily detected in a customary chronological resume. By a
functional resume you can make your experience appear as applicable in general
terms, and it facilitates changes from an industry to other, or between
different fields in your profession.
A
functional resume can be really effective and it usually helps candidates to get
at least an interview. However, the staff members in charge of hiring personnel
may know that it is easy for applicants to hide some aspects of their job
profile, and they prefer having candidates fill in their own company forms or
write a chronological resume.
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RECOMMENDATION
Use this type of resume when you want to get a
“survival” position as a technician, focusing on persuading the
employer that you know how to perform the specific tasks required
for certain specific qualification. For example, if you are an
engineer but would like to get a well-paid position or in a good
company where you may have the opportunity to work at the beginning
in Quality Control, Production Supervision, design, Metrologist,
Laboratories, Quality Inspection, etc |
EXAMPLE OF
FUNCTIONAL RESUME (with cover letter)
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SERGIO MARTÍNEZ
250 Cassandra Blvd, North York Telephone (416) 222 3344
Mail: sergioma@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking
a position as
Quality Inspector
for a stamping industrial company where I can utilize my skills and
work experience.
EDUCATION
·
Mechanical Engineer / Bachelor Degree -
National University of Colombia.
1990
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Mechanical Technician -
Instituto Técnico Industrial Centro Don Bosco.
Bogota – Colombia -1984
TECHNICAL
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
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Several years experience working in industrial enviroments and
machining industries
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Long experience working with verniers, micrometers, gauges,
optical comparators, operating of CMM and interpreting of their
results.
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Excellent knowledge of tolerances, specifications, machining
processes, stamping, plastic injection, stamping and shop
machines.
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Strong mechanical engineering background with expertise in
mechanical design, metrology, GD&T, blue print reading and
interpretation.
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Long experience testing production parts and new products.
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Technical expertise in the understanding and use of statistical
process control SPC.
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Extensive experience preparing and checking complex part CAD
drawings for components and general assembly drawings for
manufacturing in industrial projects.
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Ability to work with minimum supervision and professional
quality from complex engineering drawings, method sheets, tests
plans and process sheets.
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Computer Skills:
AutoCAD2004, Excel and MSO2000.
Personal Skills: Adaptable, team player, resourceful and dedicated.
WORK
HISTORY
1998 –2006 GROUPE SEB COLOMBIA.
Bogotá, Colombia
*
Design Departament.
The Company:
The Group SEB (www.groupeseb.com)
is the first-ranking world producer of domestic electrical
appliances. It trade under the international brands Rowenta and
Tefal, and under strong local brands witch are leaders in their
local markets in many other countries (T-Fal in Canada).
1994-1998 INDUMIL – Military Industries of Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
* Engineering Division.
The Company:
INDUMIL is a government industrial company associated with the
Colombian military forces, where weapons, metal machining products
and military equipments are manufactured.
Other Courses:
FMEA, ISO-9000, GD&T, Tools Design, Steels and Metallurgy, Plastic
Materials.
Languages:
English, Spanish.
WILLING TO RELOCATE IN CANADA
References available upon request
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LETTER
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SERGIO MARTÍNEZ
250 Cassandra Blvd, North York Telephone (416) 222
3344 Mail: sergioma@hotmail.com
DATE: 01 March 2007
TO:
Spring and Metal Process Inc.
Attn.
Brian Clark
Peterborough, Ontario
SUBJECT : Quality
Inspector Ref: JOB # 1103
Mr. Clark:
With reference to your
advertisement in The Toronto Star,
I would like to offer myself for this position. I am sending you
herewith also my resume with all details related to my education and
working experience.
I have a mechanical and
quality background working in industrial environments. I worked 8
years in Group SEB Colombia, a multinational company manufacturer of
electrical domestic appliances in design and quality control of
plastic and metal products, from the initial concept to the finished
product. I was responsible for detailed CAD drawings for components
and assemblies, prototypes, , dimensional accuracy, tolerances,
technical material, bills of materials, specifications and material
specifications
I worked closely with
quality inspector and metrology equipment related. I have excellent
ability to set-up and read manual checking instruments, laboratory
instrumentation and testing equipment, measuring devices, gauges and
fixtures, accurately and confidently. I have a long experience
making and interpreting complex part drawings, geometric
dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T), final/first off inspection and
internal auditing practices
For my part I wish to put
my skills and experience to work for the benefit of your company. I
am a mechanical inclined person and I possess good decision making
capabilities and experience.
I would like very much to
talk with you about the position. Thanks for taking the time to
consider my aplication. I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Sergio.M..
Sergio Martínez
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COMBINATION RESUME
A
mixed resume uses the most important aspects of both the functional and the
chronological resume, to make the best impression of your job profile and
history. It has a section containing your abridged experience, abilities,
qualifications and special personal characteristics, relevant for the position
you are looking for. The job experience is shown in chronological order or in
the functional way, according to what is more convenient for every particular
case.
EXAMPLE
OF COMBINATION RESUME
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SERGIO MARTÍNEZ
250 Cassandra Blvd, Apt. 234.
North York,
ON M3A 1V1
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as
Mechanical Designer
or
Mould Designer
for a company where I can utilize my skills and work experience.
SUMMARY
OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Over 5 years experience working in mechanical design and
development of injection moulds and plastic parts, in CAD/CAM
environments.
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Excellent knowledge of plastic injection moulds, standard parts,
engineering plastics materials, general tool machines,
engineering materials, electricity, manufacturing processes and
QS-9000 standards.
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Extensive experience preparing specifications, drawings for
components, general assembly drawings and detailing parts for
injection moulds.
-
Ability to assume technical responsibility for assigned jobs, to
supply technical support to manufacturing and handle several
task to completion.
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Strong mechanical background, with expertise in design of
injection moulds, using 2/3D CIMATRON 11 (surfacing,
modeling, solid, drafting and NC programming).
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Great spatial capacity in visualizing finished products and
converting ideas or samples onto engineered drawings.
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Technical expertise solving production problems related with
design, plastics, injection moulds, specifications, engineering
plastic materials, manufacturing process, project planning,
ISO QS 9000 and Quality Control
standards.
Team player, Logical, Resourceful, Problem Solver,
Adaptable and Professional.
Computer Skills:
AutoCAD14, Mechanical Desktop, CIMATRON and MSO2000.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
* MOLD DESIGNER
2004 – 2006 RIVERE TOOL & MOLDS.
999 Klele Street, Concord, On
Responsibilities:
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Working in design and development of injection moulds for
plastic parts, using 2/3D CIMATRON 12 surfacing,
modeling, solid, drafting and NC programs.
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Responsible for the detailed CAD drawings, correct tolerances,
standard components, dimensional accuracy, correct material,
specifications and correct drafting procedures.
The Company:
Canadian company specialized in mould for plastic injection for
automotives, appliances, barbeque and cosmetic industries
* QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR
2002-2003 COMMERCIAL SPRING & TOOLS Ltd. 555 Whitline,Mississauga,
On
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Responsible for performing first off inspection to metal
stamping products in the press shop, according to customer’s
requirements, following and interpreting GD&T, general
specifications and according with quality plans.
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Responsible for maintaining and monitoring SPC charts at process
centers to ensure that processes are stable and reaction plans
are followed.
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Identity, record and report nonconformances to supervisory and
production personnel
The Company:
Canadian company ISO9000 certificated specialized in precision sheet
stamping and forming parts for automotives and general industries
(Tier 2).
SERGIO MARTÍNEZ
continued…
* PRODUCT ENGINEER
– PLASTIC PRODUCTS
1998–2002 GROUPE SEB COLOMBIA.
Bogotá, Colombia
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Worked in design and development of plastic parts for small
electric domestic appliances, from the initial concept to the
end product.
-
Generated and checked detailed engineering CAD drawings for
dimensional accuracy, tolerances, correct material,
specifications and correct drafting procedures.
-
Provided technical support for existing product lines, bill of
materials, mechanical assembly drawings and electric-electronic
cable assembly drawings.
-
Responsible for design of new moulds, materials and plastics to
use, design testing, and highly accelerated life testing of
products.
-
Responsible for new moulds and dies for production, contracted
to external suppliers.
-
Responsible for packaging, technical data, modifications and for
maintaining existing CAD files in the company.
-
Designed and developed jibs, fixtures, gauges and devices for
assembly lines.
The Company:
The Group SEB (www.groupeseb.com)
is the first-ranking world producer and trader of domestic
electrical appliances. It trade under the international brands
Rowenta and Tefal, and under strong local brands witch are leaders
in their local markets in many other countries (T-Fal in Canada).
The Products:
Small domestic appliances with motor for household (blenders, food
processors, mixers, orange juicers, etc), dryers, fans, coffee
makers, washer machines and irons (made in SEB-Colombia).
EDUCATION
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Mechanical Engineer.
National University of Colombia.
Bogotá, Colombia
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Mechanical Technician
Instituto Técnico Industrial Centro Don Bosco.
Bogotá, Colombia
INTEREST:
Tennis, Painting, Guitar, Music and fishing
Languages:
Spanish, English.
AVAILABLE
IMMEDIATLY
References available upon request
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SERGIO MARTÍNEZ
250 Cassandra Blvd, Apt. 432.
North York,
ON M3A 1V1
FAX: 905 677 7888
DATE: 28 January 2003
TO:
EXTREMEMOULDS Ltd.
Attn.
DONALD MICHELSEN
SUBJECT: Mould Designer
Mr. Michelsons:
I would like to offer
myself for a possible position as Mold Designer in Extreme Moulds
Ltd. I am sending you herewith also my resume with all details
related to my education and working experience.
I have a background in
mechanical design and mould design in CAD environments. I have
worked in design and detailing of moulds using
CIMATRON-12
(modeling, surfacing, solids and NC). I have experience working as
Designer of injection mould from the initial concept to the finished
product in companies manufacturer of plastic injection moulds and
parts for automotive, cosmetic and other industries. I have been
responsible for the engineering CAD drawings, material technical
specifications and bill of materials. In addition, it was my duty to
make and check CAD engineering drawings for dimensional accuracy,
correct drafting procedures, mould standards and manufacturing
process.
I have an excellent
knowledge of different types of injection moulds, molded injection
processes, engineering plastics materials, GD&T (ANSI14.5), gages,
fixtures, jibs, production and metal machining processes. I am very
capable in AutoCAD-14/2000 and CIMATRON
12
(Solids,
Modeling and CN programming)
For my part I wish to put
my skills and experience to work for the benefit of your company.
Thanks for taking the time to consider my aplication. I hope to hear
from you soon.
Sincerely,
Sergio.M..
Sergio Martínez
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GUIDE FOR WRITING A RESUME
It
is advisable to start the resume heading with your name, phone number, and
email. Never write the word “resume”
iDon’t
write personal details such as date of birth, marital status, height, weight,
gender, SIN, etc.
iA
resume should be one or two pages long, maximum. Make good use of the spaces
available in such a way that there are no unnecessary blanks.
iDon’t
include information neither on your previous salary nor on the one you would
like.
iDon’t
include pictures or list of references.
iNever
include photocopies of diplomas, certificates, etc..
iNever
write on the causes why you left a job
iAvoid
mentioning religious, ethnic or political matters.
iDon’t
use exact dates. Years and months, or just years are enough.
iDon’t
write your elementary or high school if you have a university degree of more
then ten years experience.
iAll
you write about must be positive. Avoid negative comments.
iDON’T TELL LIES !!
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RECOMMENDATION
Always check and address your resume for every
position you apply for. Write your job objective according to the
description of the position vacant.
If possible, use the same terms and words they are
looking for, according to your position and experience in the post. |
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VERY IMPORTANT
When you
were looking for a job for the first
time in Canada, it is best trying to get a position
in your own field, in connection with your experience. To achieve
this goal you should write and send a lot of resumes, replying to
newspaper ads, or to specialised Internet sites, offering your
services directly to companies or asking for assistance in
recruitment agencies. You should bare in mind these possibilities to
look for a job in your area:
● AS A
PROFESSIONAL OR SKILLED WORKER.
(Engineers, technologists, architects, etc.). In this case, it is
advisable to write “chronological resumes”. This type of
resume allows for highlighting your educational level, experience
and professional development in your field or specialisation.
Note:
This should be
the first option of a skilled worker. However, in practice, there
may be some obstacles making difficult to get these kinds of jobs
from the beginning, such as your level of English, professional
license, lack of certifications, lack of Canadian experience, etc..
● AS A
TECHNICIAN
(Supervisor, Quality Inspector, Designer, laboratorist, Inspector,
metrologist, Operator, draughtsman, programmer, Engineer Assistant,
Maintenance Technician, etc.)
This may be
an effective way of getting your first job in your area. A “functional”
or a “combination resume” helps you to highlight the specific
experience or the knowledge in connection with a certain craft or
position. In this type of resume you can make your experience and
education appear as applicable in general terms, facilitating your
change from a type of industry to another, or between different
fields in your profession.
A simple
way of writing your resume showing this average profile is thinking
in the positions and functions of the people who worked below you or
in a lower hierarchy in your previous jobs. Most probably, you
sometimes supervised and trained them. You may perform here the
tasks they did in your country, and that would keep you in your
profession or craft. This is the way of, with the passing of time,
getting promoted to a better position or to achieve the goal of
entering the Canadian market in your profession.
Note:
What is
important is to start and stay in jobs related to your craft or
specialisation. To achieve an outstanding technical or professional
job position in the market, it is usually necessary to have certain
Canadian training, specialisation, or enough Canadian experience in
the field.
COMMENT:
In the examples shown in this chapter and the description of
every type of resume (chronological functional, and combination)
it is clearly shown how to aim and handle with the writing of a
resume to look for a job in different positions and job levels.
(Professional, Technical, or supervisor). Those are based on the
personal experience of the author and were “successfully”
tested, achieving the goal in the three cases.
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