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Transcript of SBES General &Professional Meeting #2 October 30 th, 2013.
SBES General &ProfessionalMeeting #2
October 30th , 2013
SBESSociety of Black Engineers and Scientists Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Whose House!?
MISSION STATEMENT
“ To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel
academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”
SBESSociety of Black Engineers and Scientists Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
MISSION STATEMENT
“ To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel
academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”
SBESSociety of Black Engineers and Scientists Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
GUEST SPEAKER
Tiffani Teachey Former: Region 2 Alumni Ex Chair,
Current: PG&E Diablo Canyon Engineer
SBESSociety of Black Engineers and Scientists Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
by Tiffani Teachey Region II NSBE Professionals Chair EmeritusOctober 30, 2013
Society of Black Engineers& Scientists
Overview
• Workplace Success– Dressing for Work – Top 6 Rules for Using Cell Phones
at Work– Email Etiquette– Top 9 Ways to Make a Good
Impression at Work• Resume Critique• Question• Good/Bad Resume Example
Dressing for Work
• Clothes Make the Man (or Woman)– Clothes should be neat and clean – Keep your shoes in good
condition. – Your hair should be neatly styled. – For women: makeup should be
subtle. – Nails should be clean & neat and
of reasonable length. – Dress for the job you want. If you
aspire to be a manager, dress like managers in your company do.
• Rules for Casual Dress at Work– Casual doesn't mean sloppy.
Your clothing should still be neat and clean.
– You can't go wrong with khakis & a sport shirt or a nice sweater.
– If you are going to a meeting or making a presentation, professional attire may be in order.
Reference: http://careerplanning.about.com/od/dressingforwork/Dressing_for_Work.htm
Dressing for Work
• Dressing for a Job Interview– Adhere to the employer's dress
code• Formal (suit and tie) or Casual
– Dress slightly better than you would if you were an employee.
– Cover up tattoos and remove body jewelry until you know whether they are acceptable
Top 6 Rules for Using Cell Phones at Work
1. Turn Your Cell Phone Ringer Off 2. Use Your Cell Phone Only for
Important Calls 3. Let Your Cell Phone Calls Go to
Voice Mail 4. Find a Private Place to Make Cell
Phone Calls 5. Don't Bring Your Cell Phone Into the
Restroom ... Ever 6. Don't Bring Your Cell Phone to
Meetings
Reference: http://careerplanning.about.com/od/workplacesurvival/tp/cell_phone.htm
Email Etiquette: Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Hit Send
• What does my email address say about me?
• Are the name and email address in the "TO:" field correct?
• Have I properly addressed the recipient?
• Have I used the appropriate tone? • Is my email too wordy (or is it not
wordy enough)? • Have I attached unsolicited
attachments? • Have I proof-read my message?
Reference: http://careerplanning.about.com/od/communication/a/email_questions.htm
9 Ways to Make a Good Impression at Work
1. Use Proper Office Etiquette
2. Face Up To Your Mistakes
3. Know When To Call In Sick To Work
4. Come Through In Crisis
5. Know What Topics To Avoid Discussing
6. Manage Your Time Effectively
7. Dress Appropriately
8. Avoid Offending Co-workers
9. Represent Your Company Well At Business Meetings
Reference: http://careerplanning.about.com/od/workplacesurvival/tp/good_impression.htm
Resume Critique
Switch your resume with a partner and get something to mark with
Write down one word in the top left that describes your first impression of this resume
Write down one word on the top right that describes your first impression of this person based on their resume
As we go through the questions, write down the coinciding score on the back and we will add up in the end
BE HONEST!
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Resume CritiqueVISUAL APPEAL: Pages: 1 page is good for most, 2 is fine for more experienced professionals/many
publications (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Paper: Is it fairly wrinkle-free, unscented, and pleasing to the touch? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
White space: too little, just enough or too much? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Margins, headers, & bullet alignment: all words, bullet spacing, section header alignment are uniform and organized and the document is easy to follow? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Font: Is it legible, appropriate size? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Bold words: Do the bolded words highlight information that is pertinent? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Bullet Punctuation: Is there any punctuation after the bullets? There should NOT be any punctuation after a bullet i.e. a period – cross those off (No punctuation after bullets = 3, All bullets with punctuation = 2, A few bullets with and a few without punctuation = 1) 14
Resume Critique
CONTENT: Read the resume Leading Headers: Does the resume order begin with appropriate sections that align with
the person’s stage of professional life (i.e. recent grads lead with education vs. experienced who lead with job qualifications)? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Keywords: Do you see any keywords that would appeal to an employer hiring for this person’s skill-set i.e. six sigma, customer service, client, teamwork, CAD, design, analysis, forecasting (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Action Words: Does each bullet in the work experience section begin with a powerful action verb? Is it in past tense for completed work and present tense for ongoing work? Are the bullets concise and unique? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Accomplishments vs. Duties: Does the candidate highlight what their accomplishments are/were and what value they brought to a company, teammates, customers or merely the job description/responsibilities? (i.e. Responsible to manage a team of 3 OR Recruited, hired, trained and supervised a diverse team of 3 Senior Engineers) (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Extracurriculars: Does the person do anything other than work, work, work? Are extracurricular activities, volunteer, professional organizations listed? (Excellent = 3, Good = 2, Needs Improvement = 1)
Any Typos at all, not even one??? (None at all = 5, I found at least one = minus 5) Is SBES/NSBE on the resume? :O (Yes = +5, No = minus 5)
Would you hire this person? (Yes = +5, Maybe = +3, No = +1)15
Resume Building
Your resume is your MARKETING tool
Make sure you include an OBJECTIVE
Highlight your ACCOMPLISHMENTS, not responsibilities What VALUE do you bring to the company, employees, customers? Include keywords in your content for employer keyword searches i.e. six sigma $$$ stand out
Lead with your STRENGTHS Recent grads – education, projects, volunteer experience
Short term jobs? – list Spring 2006 instead of 2/06 thru 5/06
More experienced – work accomplishments Same employer for 20 years? List different roles in that company
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Resume Building cont.
Max 1 page for less experienced, max 2 pages for more experienced
Make bullets concise, recruiters don’t want to read paragraphs
No punctuation after bullets/fragments
Begin each bullet with action verb (past tense for completed work, present tense for current work)
Ensure resume is emailable/scanable
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Questions
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Resume Example Good Example
Appropriate detail, easy to read, nice layoutSource: http://www.bestsampleresume.com/sample-engineering-resume/sample-engineering-resume-2.html
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Resume Example Bad Example
Not enough detail, too much white space that can be levearged
Source: www.bryangardner.com/Resume/ResumeFiles/ResumeApr05.ppt
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cal Poly Black Alumni Association BBQ: November 9th at 3PM
University of California Riverside, GEM Grad Lab on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Bourns College of Engineering
November 14: (TH) Southern CA Edison @ 6:00pm in Bonderson (Bldg 197), Room 104. “What you should be doing NOW to be a top candidate for great companies”
Food will be provided !
SBESSociety of Black Engineers and Scientists Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Habit Fundraiser
When: November 6th
Time: 4-9pm
Come join us for delicious food, fun and games
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join DCAB(SBES, SHPE, SWE) as they host the Around the World Potluck on Nov 22nd @ the ATL
Bring a dish and come have a swell time!!!
SBESSociety of Black Engineers and Scientists Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo