This is a guide to searching for a job. It’s intended for people seeking an engineering job, and assumes some experience, although it may be useful in other cases.
The Resume
This is the primary document that an employer is going to read. It defines your education and experience. It must be clear and logical, get right to the point, and use a standard format. Employers have a limited amount of time, so don’t waste words with irrelevant stuff. Every word should be about your engineering skills, not sports, church, hobbies, or anything else that isn’t relevant to an engineering job.
Your resume should start with your experience in reverse chronological order, followed by education. Some