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Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

  • 1.  Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-07-2021 06:43 PM

    Want to turn those job applications into job interviews? The ASCE Resume Workshop can help!

    The workshop has two threads. This one is for public sector job resumes, with experts to answer your specific public sector questions.  The other is for general resume review.  Submit your resume here, in the general review thread, or both.

    All submitted resumes will be reviewed by coaches and receive a response by November 15 in the thread it was posted in.

    We are accepting resumes only - please do not post a CV. We also ask that you only submit in a PDF format.

    Please note all resumes submitted will be reviewed before they are published on the thread.  If you are interested in a specific public agency level (local, county/regional, state, or federal), please note that in your post.

    *** You must be an ASCE Member for your resume to be reviewed.

    Learn more about the ASCE Resume Coaches

    Find more information on finding a job in the public sector!



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    Becky Waldrup P.E., M.ASCE
    Senior Manager, Professional Activities
    American Society of Civil Engineers
    Reston VA
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  • 2.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-08-2021 07:22 AM
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    Greetings 
    I'm Gian Chand, Civil engineering student from Pakistan. I'm attaching my resume below. Kindly review it.
    Thanks

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    Gian Chand S.M.ASCE
    Civil Engineer
    Hyderabad
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  • 3.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-08-2021 11:06 AM
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    Hello, thank you for this service. I'm Mohamed a Ph.D. student at Lawrence Technological University. I have attached my resume for review. Thank you

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    [Mohamed] [E. Mohamed] [P.E]
    [PhD canditate]
    [Civil Engineering Department, Lawrence Technological University]
    [Southfield] [MI]
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  • 4.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-11-2021 04:36 PM
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    Good afternoon Mohamed,

    Your resume has some good "guts" to it! Your experience and education will put you on the short list for structural engineering positions, especially those focusing on highway bridges. I've attached a copy of your resume with my detailed comments included.

    Keep in mind that managers, human resources specialists, and people outside academia may not have as much "in-depth" knowledge as you've acquired. Avoid jargon unless it is critical to the specific job posting.

    A final note: Be aware that a resume for a federal position should follow a prescribed format. You can start learning more about that here: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.

    Best of luck with the job market as you transition from your PhD studies!

    Respectfully,

    Bruce King, P.E., M.ASCE
    Project Manager
    Rail & Aviation Bureau
    Vermont Agency of Transportation

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    Bruce King P.E., M.ASCE
    Project Manager
    Waterbury Center VT
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  • 5.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-13-2021 08:43 PM
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    Hi Gian,

    Thanks for submitting your resume for review. Your resume has several positive features.
    Please see attached revised version that includes my comments and suggested edits. I hope this could help you to further enhance your resume.

    Good luck,
    Hossein Ajideh

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    Hossein Ajideh Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
    City of Carlsbad
    Carlsbad CA
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  • 6.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-08-2021 11:04 AM
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    Good morning,  I've attached my college resume (it includes only work relevant to my course of study and prioritizes the education section first). Any suggestions welcome, 

    Thank you

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    Sakira Del Rosario S.M.ASCE
    White Plains NY
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    Resume_SDR_2021_forEdits.pdf   134 KB 1 version


  • 7.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-09-2021 01:51 PM
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    Sakira,
    I have reviewed your resume, and you have a concise and professional resume. I like the way your resume laid out, and it makes it easy to follow. Attached are some comments that I think will make your resume even stronger.

    Please let me know if you have nay questions on my comments.

    Thanks.

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    Doug Cantrell P.E., M.ASCE
    Professional Engineer
    Durham NC
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  • 8.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-08-2021 11:21 AM
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    Hello all,

    Thank you for hosting this service! Attached is my resume.

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    Gehan Mendis, S.M.ASCE
    Purdue University
    West Lafayette, IN
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    Attachment(s)

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    Gehan Mendis Resume.pdf   106 KB 1 version


  • 9.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-11-2021 04:38 PM
    Gehan:

    OVERALL IMPRESSION -- I like your resume and would hire you immediately.  Navigation is great and upholds my interest.  WoW -- International Experience!!  Five Stars -- Community Outreach!!  However, I do have some feedback and NOT to be difficult.    

    Your concentration is in Construction --- Accounting??  Building??  Claims Avoidance / Litigation??  Codes / Policy??  Commissioning??  Construction Management??  Documentation / Record-Keeping??  Innovation??Partnering??   Proposals??  QA / QC??  Safety??  Scheduling??  Sub-Contracting??  Stakeholder Outreach??  Value Management??  Huge Field and need to be much sharper especially at the beginning of your resume!!

    ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE -- How did you ADD VALUE??  What was the stakeholder feedback??  What was the end result of your specific involvement??  Go beyond simply learning!!      

    KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES -- Can you expand on Revit Experience?  IE Three-D Modeling such as BIM?  Can you teach others???  Professional Certification -- Do you have an EIT?  Are you seeking an EIT?  Project Experience -- Purdue U -- What was the value of your contribution?  IE Utilize the same format as noted in Shadow Intern.  Talk about any awards?!  Volunteer -- Note Value such as Customer Satisfaction.  Any Innovative (Unique) contribution?  Are you into management?  Do you seek a field activity or office activity or a mix? 

    WORKSHOPS -- List them to demonstrate continuous learning!!   

    INDUSTRY REFERENCES  -- List the Dean if willing to accept your request. 

    RELOCATION -- Are you willing to relocate?? 

    PROOF READ YOUR RESUME (AGAIN) -- I did NOT observe ANY spelling error and the communication is crisp and sharp.  Please keep the resume current and update often.  Do NOT fear going to two pages (or greater) if you can fill them with your excellent achievements.  Great Job!!

    KNOWLEDGE READING --  Please read these two paperback books, if you have the time.

    Writing Excellence by Lee Clark Jones (Pathway Excellence Series) Thomson Delmar Learning 2006.
    { I had the opportunity to meet Lee.  Lee inspired me. }

    Principle Centered Leadership by Stephen Covey (Franklin Covey Company) 1991.
    { Leadership Guru. }

    Remember that your resume is ever developing and growing.  NOT static!!  Keep updating and sustain your vision.

    Wishing you and your family excellent health over the holidays!!  

    All the best,

    David

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    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
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  • 10.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-08-2021 11:49 AM
    Hello,

    I would greatly appreciate a resume review! I am recent grad (May 2018) who is wanting to move to the private sector as a environmental or water resources engineering consultant. I have spent the last few years for a stormwater treatment manufacturer, as seen on the resume! Let me know how you think it looks as is, and if you have any revisions that would help me land an interview and job offer :)

    Thanks,
    Daniel

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    Daniel Smith A.M.ASCE
    Regional Sales Manager
    West Sacramento CA
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  • 11.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 05:13 PM

    Hi Daniel,

     

    Your resume is very professional and clearly formatted, making it easy to see your knowledge, skills and abilities.  This is important, since you want to make sure that your resume is clear and understandable to recruiters, HR departments and hiring managers. 

     

    I had a few suggested edits for your consideration:

     

    • Consider adding a section to the top of your resume that clearly indicates your career objective.  That way companies will be able to "connect" with you as a person and a potential match for the job.  For example, from your post, it sounds like you are interested in consulting, so one idea might be "Environmental engineering graduate with X years of experience seeking a position with an environmental or water resources engineering consultant"
    • In the section about your education and coursework, suggest retitling as "Relevant Coursework" and then reordering the list to lead with the most relevant classes.  For example: Environmental Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Hydrologic Design, Assessment/Diagnosis of Impaired Waters,  Environmental Remediation Technologies, Pollutant Fate and Transport, Hydraulic Structures… and then list the other civil engineering courses and finally the more general engineering and science coursework.  Depending on the specific job, you could also fine tune the order.  For example, the job is in water treatment design, lead with that, followed by the other courses in the order that seems to best match what the employer is looking for.
    • For your experience, when listing your experience with each employer, start off with the bullets that describe your technical experience and then your project management experience.  For any sales experience, think of how to describe what you did in terms of what is typically done in a consulting firm. Hiring managers in consulting need to be able to clearly see how your sales experience maps to the work that they do.  I have some specific ideas, which I will send to you separately.
    • For your student research, if the particular job that you are applying for is not in the area of pavement, try and reword this section to more closely show how your research and lab experience matches what is needed for your potential job.  I have some ideas on how to describe your work more in the abstract, which I will send separately.
    • Very impressive awards, activities and academic achievements!  You might consider consolidating some of the bullets in the first section to save some space, in case you need more room to more fully describe your work experience.

     

     

     

    Best wishes in your career!

     

    - Elizabeth

    Elizabeth Z. Bialek, PE.  M. ASCE




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    Elizabeth Bialek P.E., M.ASCE
    Engineering Manager
    East Bay Municipal Utility District
    Oakland CA
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  • 12.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-08-2021 12:23 PM
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    Good day, 
    My resume is attached, thank you for your service.

    Thank you,
    Shazoi Hall
    Ignite Presidential Fellow
    BS Civil Engineering '24
    Clarkson University
    Email: halls@...


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    Shazoi Hall S.M.ASCE
    Potsdam NY
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    Shazoi Hall Resume.pdf   68 KB 1 version


  • 13.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 04:02 PM
    Shazoi,

    I have reviewed your resume and it is laid out well and easy to follow.  Attached are come comments that will help to improve and make your resume stronger.  

    Please let me know if you have nay questions on my comments.


    Thanks.

    Mike Pniewski, P.E., P.S. , F. ASCE
    Lucas County Engineer


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    Michael Pniewski P.E., P.S., F.ASCE
    University of Toledo
    Toledo OH
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  • 14.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-08-2021 12:50 PM
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    Dear Rebecca Waldrup,

    Greetings,
    Herewith I have attached my resume, please find it in the attachments.

    Kind Regards,
    Alamirew Mulugeta Tola

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    Alamirew Mulugeta Tola S.M.ASCE
    PhD student
    Rostock
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    Resume_AMT.pdf   273 KB 1 version


  • 15.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 11:44 AM
    Hello,

    I very much like your resume, it is neat, and very well organized.  I would, however, remove the PERSONAL INFORMATION section.  Especially for public positions, you are given a separate application page that asks that specific information and meets current legal requirements.  In its place you might want to insert 2 or 3 sentences that outline your career objective or target position.

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    Dennis Randolph P.E., M.ASCE
    Director of Public Works
    Kalamazoo MI
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  • 16.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-08-2021 03:10 PM
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    Hello,  I'm Dinesh Gundavaram a Ph.D. student. I have attached my resume for review. Thank you

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    Dinesh Gundavaram S.M.ASCE
    Research Scholar
    Patna
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    Dinesh_resume.pdf   215 KB 1 version


  • 17.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 03:22 PM
    Hello Dinesh,

    Wow, it looks like you have achieved a lot during your academic career!  Great job!

    Here are a few of my recommendations to strengthen your resume if applying for a federal public sector position:
    • Remove your photograph and declaration.  I don't think that the declaration is necessary and USAJobs recommends against including photos on your resume (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-leave-out/).
    • Add an "Objective" section where you identify the specific position that you are seeking.
    • Possibly combine "Subjects Taught" and "Dissertation and Thesis" into a Professional or Work Experiences section.
      • Within that Professional or Work Experiences section, you could list those Teaching Positions and Thesis/Dissertations.  I would read and analyze the job announcement you are applying to.  I would then add bullets under the Teaching Positions and Thesis/Dissertations and explain the skills and duties that are relevant to the job announcement.  Things to consider when outlining your Professional or Work Experience - What did you do as a Teaching Assistant that is relevant to the position you are applying?  Which parts of the content and/or preparation of your Dissertations/Thesis are relevant to the position you are applying?  You'll really want to highlight those.
    Finally, pay particular attention to the resume and application requirements outlined on USAjobs.  Here are a couple of references to assist:
    • https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
    • https://collaborate.asce.org/careerbydesign/member-voices

    Good luck and wishing you the best!

    Ashley

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    Ashley Rose-Nalin P.E., L.S., M.ASCE
    SABER Program Manager
    Tullahoma TN
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  • 18.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-08-2021 10:32 PM
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    My name is Danielle Miller, and I am a senior civil engineering student at Saint Louis University. My resume is attached thank you!

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    Danielle Miller S.M.ASCE
    Student
    River Falls WI
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    Danielle Miller.pdf   5.81 MB 1 version


  • 19.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 07:49 AM
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    Danielle,

    Excellent resume.  I really thought the formatting was unique and different.  I have made some minor editorial comments to hopefully assist you. 

    Congratulations on passing the FE and as you gain experience, my recommendation is to get your PE asap - you have worked this hard to become an Engineer, why not become a "professional" one. 

    Good luck to you in the future.

    Mike

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    Michael Wallace P.E., M.ASCE
    Senior Engineer of Construction
    Port Auth Of NY & NJ
    Jersey City NJ
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  • 20.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 12:19 PM
    Hello Danielle,

    You have a very nice resume and a good start on your career.  One little item you might think about... As a local government engineer (and an adjunct professor for over 20 years), I tend not to look at GPA's (and you have a nice one).  I know the Federal Government, and probably some state governments look at GPA's and transcripts, but down in the trenches where I have spent my life, just the fact that you graduated was all the initiation I needed an  engineer to have and a willingness to do some of the neat things you have already done.  So depending on the position you are going after you may want to keep or not.

    Dennis Randolph

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    Dennis Randolph P.E., M.ASCE
    Director of Public Works
    Kalamazoo MI
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  • 21.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-09-2021 08:11 AM
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    Good morning,

    My name is Mike Olson.  I am an Civil/Env. Engineer looking for a fresh look at a resume with lots of experience - both engineering and work outside of engineering.  Thank you for your time in reviewing my resume.

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    Michael Olson EIT, A.M.ASCE
    Civil/Environmental Engineer
    Queensbury NY
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  • 22.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-14-2021 10:26 PM
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    Michael,

    You have done a great job on your resumes already! I have attached my comments on your resume. You have a very diverse background and skill set that would do well in almost any civil engineering career.  If you plan to look for a career in the federal workforce, take a look at the tips that we put together here:
    Resume Tips For Government Job Seekers

    If the agency that you are seeking employment with has a native resume system, similar to USAJOBS, I would recommend you use that over a PDF or scanned in version of your resume. You can usually expand greatly on your experiences on these systems and they have have backside tools that are used by Human Resources that search and grade your resume. USAJOBS will allow you to have multiple resumes and searches looking for positions in different civil engineering disciplines. With the diverse background you have, tailoring your resume with key words to the position you are applying for would be helpful.

    Best of Luck in your search!
    ______________________________________________________
    Joe Woliver, P.E., M. ASCE
    Chief Geotechnical Engineer
    Naval Facilities Engineering Command 
    ______________________________________________________


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    Joseph Woliver P.E., M.ASCE
    Chief Geotechnical Engineer
    Naval Facilities Eng. Cmd. (NAVFAC)
    Virginia Beach VA
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  • 23.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-09-2021 09:16 AM
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    Hii Becky,
    Thanks for running this workshop,
    Kindly find my resume in the attachment.
    Regards,
    Ravish Mohmmed

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    Ravish Mohmmed S.M.ASCE
    Brantford ON
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  • 24.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-11-2021 04:37 PM
    Ravish:

    OVERALL FIRST IMPRESSION -- I would hire you to work on our Land Port of Entry Projects!!  Our Agency has many Northern Sites!!  It seems that field activity in lieu of office actively is your vision. 

    KANGARO --

    "Projects Completed" is shown in bold font.  This seems to be a distraction from the logical flow and theme of your resume.  Perhaps realign your thoughts to be a little more consistent?!

    Please be "more specific" with reference to collaboration.  For Example -- Follow-Up??  Estimate??  Negotiate??  Validate??  Verify??

    What was the extent of your analysis?  What was the task order magnitude?  Were any assignments completed under tight time lines and / or under emergency response action?  Did you report directly to the Chief Officer?

    What specific tasks involved scheduling?  Critical Path??  Look-Ahead??  Schedule of Values??

    Please name the "Clients" and / or get those references!!  Simply being vague will disable reviewer faith in your credentials.

    What kind of documenting was conducted on your behalf?  Did you write QA / QC reports??

    What involvement did you have around meetings?  Did you establish the Agenda??  Did you monitor and follow-through on the action items with a direct report to the Chief Officer??

    Talk about supply chain.  For Example -- Ordering of Material.

    No abbreviations!!  For Example -- "BOQ"  should be spelled out.

    SR CONSTRUCTION --

    What kind of reports??  Engineering??  Financial??  

    QA / QC was conducted around what specific code / standard??  ASTM??  ISO 9000??  Safety Standard??

    PUBLIC WORKS --

    Please be specific with reference to Administration Work Activity.  For Example -- Accounting??

    Please specify material type(s) such as Steel, Concrete, Wood, Plastics and other.  This will demonstrate your knowledge-base is beyond the average candidate.  This will leverage your ability.

    TECHNICAL SKILLS -- Please provide the member number in lieu of "member."  This will enable the reviewer to witness that membership is active and / or current.  For Example -- You did NOT let them expire!!

    LOGISTICS -- Please repeat your name, address, telephone number and e-mail on each page.  Also, list the job announcement!!     

    KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES -- Progressive Experience / Knowledge / Skill is shown.  I recommend expanding upon BIG CONSTRUCTION ($10M, $100M...?), TEAMS (Diverse?? Size??), TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING (IE Pavement Management, Security, Scheduling, Traffic), RISK MANAGEMENT (Talk about Type IE Monte Carlo, Probability, Strategic), SCHEDULING (IE Time Lines -- Was this critical path analysis??), ESTIMATING (IE Take-Offs). 

    "PROOF READ" YOUR ENTIRE RESUME -- Spell out RCC!!  Reinforced Concrete??  NO abbreviations and / slang language!!  Check capitalization throughout your resume as it is inconsistent (do NOT capitalize to over emphasize), rather, consider utilization of consistent color font (blue tint in bold) at each major heading and sub-heading (red rust in bold).  Check "Iden" and Identity (seems like a run-on sentence / incomplete thought).  Check learnt (do you mean to say I learned??).  Perhaps have a friend proof read each others and blend ideas?!  

    UNIQUE SKILLS -- Did you contribute in proposal negotiation?  (IE enabling a successful award of contract).  Do you have an EIT, PE, PMP??  The PMP actually has PMP-in-Training (check it out).  Be certain to talk about your specific skills as these skills relate to the job announcement.  For Example -- NOT everything on the resume!!  However, threads of connectivity.      

    WORD TO THE WISE -- Please, NO LINKS such as your e-mail unless you are prepared to maintain ALL of the content.  My thinking is that if the link does NOT open, then you lost the interview.  

    INDUSTRY REFERENCES -- Please list three professional references in lieu of "available upon request." 

    JOB ANNOUNCEMENT -- Are you able to relocate?  Research the company of choice prior (your vision) to a formal job announcement.  Network with their people and show an interest that could develop into an interview and job.

    PROFILE STATEMENT -- This summarizes yourself (in brief) and talks about your vision.  Typically, this statement follows the OBJECTIVE.     

    TO DO -- Rework your resume a little more before going to market and you will be fine.  Good job!!  Additionally, please "Post" a professional self-photograph on the Career by Design.  This opens the door of collaboration for you.

    SUGGESTED READING --  If you have time, then please read the following.

    Writing Excellence by Lee Clark Johns (Pathway Excellence Series) Thomson Del Mar Learning 2006.
    { I had the opportunity to meet Lee.  Lee inspired me!! }

    Principle Centered Leadership by Stephen Covey (Franklin Covey Company) 1991.
    { Hopefully, this will leverage you vision. }

    Wishing you and your family excellent health over the holidays!! 

    All the best,

    David

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    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
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  • 25.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-09-2021 11:30 AM
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    Hello, I am Amit Rao.
    Thank you for holding this workshop.
    I am currently in my last semester of MEng Civil Engineering and will be looking for jobs very soon. 
    This workshop will provide me with good feedback and, I will learn a lot about resumes.
    Thank you once again,
    Warm Regards
    Amit Rao

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    Amit Rao S.M.ASCE
    Brampton ON
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    AMIT RAO1.docx   21 KB 1 version


  • 26.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-17-2021 07:52 AM
    Hi Amit,

    I reviewed your resume and have the following suggestions:

    You have a good summary of your skills at the top of the resume and you also list software skills there; then at the bottom you list certifications, some of which are for software, and some of which overlap with your skills summary. I would suggest combining skills and certifications so there is less overlap and redundancy- you could list your skills at the top along with relevant certifications, then your software skills at the bottom, along with relevant certifications.

    Your resume lists valuable internship experience and I would suggest expanding on what you did during those internships- for example, state specific things you accomplished while working closely with Project Managers so that prospective employers will know the types of things you can do.

    The relevant coursework part of your resume is very good and I would not recommend any changes there. 

    I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any questions. 



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    Ramzi Awwad P.E., M.ASCE
    Torrance CA
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  • 27.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-17-2021 07:30 PM
    Thanks sir for your feedback.

    On Wed, Nov 17, 2021, 5:51 PM Ramzi Awwad via ASCE Collaborate <Mail@...> wrote:
    Hi Amit, I reviewed your resume and have the following suggestions: You have a good summary of your skills at the top of the resume and you also... -posted to the "Career By Design" community
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    Hi Amit,

    I reviewed your resume and have the following suggestions:

    You have a good summary of your skills at the top of the resume and you also list software skills there; then at the bottom you list certifications, some of which are for software, and some of which overlap with your skills summary. I would suggest combining skills and certifications so there is less overlap and redundancy- you could list your skills at the top along with relevant certifications, then your software skills at the bottom, along with relevant certifications.

    Your resume lists valuable internship experience and I would suggest expanding on what you did during those internships- for example, state specific things you accomplished while working closely with Project Managers so that prospective employers will know the types of things you can do.

    The relevant coursework part of your resume is very good and I would not recommend any changes there. 

    I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any questions. 



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    Ramzi Awwad P.E., M.ASCE
    Torrance CA
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    Sent: 11/16/2021 8:45:00 PM
    From: Ramzi Awwad
    Subject: RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Hi Amit,

    I reviewed your resume and have the following suggestions:

    You have a good summary of your skills at the top of the resume and you also list software skills there; then at the bottom you list certifications, some of which are for software, and some of which overlap with your skills summary. I would suggest combining skills and certifications so there is less overlap and redundancy- you could list your skills at the top along with relevant certifications, then your software skills at the bottom, along with relevant certifications.

    Your resume lists valuable internship experience and I would suggest expanding on what you did during those internships- for example, state specific things you accomplished while working closely with Project Managers so that prospective employers will know the types of things you can do.

    The relevant coursework part of your resume is very good and I would not recommend any changes there. 

    I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any questions. 



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    Ramzi Awwad P.E., M.ASCE
    Torrance CA
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 11-09-2021 11:27 AM
    From: Amit Rao
    Subject: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Hello, I am Amit Rao.
    Thank you for holding this workshop.
    I am currently in my last semester of MEng Civil Engineering and will be looking for jobs very soon.
    This workshop will provide me with good feedback and, I will learn a lot about resumes.
    Thank you once again,
    Warm Regards
    Amit Rao

    ------------------------------
    Amit Rao S.M.ASCE
    Brampton ON


  • 28.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-09-2021 12:02 PM
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    Hi Rebecca,

    Thanks for this opportunity.

    Kindly find attached my resume for review purposes.

    Regards,

    Daniel.

    ------------------------------
    Daniel Adeleke S.M.ASCE
    Doctoral Researcher
    Upper Darby PA
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    pdf
    Daniel Adeleke - CV.pdf   208 KB 1 version


  • 29.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-13-2021 08:42 PM
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    Hi Daniel,

    Thanks for the opportunity to review your resume. Your resume has several positive features. I have provided my comments that can further enhance your resume.

    Please see attached revised version that includes my suggested edits and comments.

    Good luck,
    Hossein Ajideh

    ------------------------------
    Hossein Ajideh Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
    City of Carlsbad
    Carlsbad CA
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    pdf
    Daniel Adeleke - CV_HA.pdf   235 KB 1 version


  • 30.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-10-2021 06:13 PM
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    Hi, 

    I'm a senior studying civil engineering with a focus on Structural engineering. I also have an interest in the sustainability and construction fields. Thank you in advance for taking the time to review my resume!


    Sincerely, 

    Amir Louaibi



    ------------------------------
    Amir Louaibi
    Student
    Rolling Meadows IL
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)



  • 31.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 03:46 PM
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    Good afternoon Amir,

    Your involvement in ASCE, internship & work experience, and academic research will open many possibilities for your future!

    Please note that federal public sector applications require a prescribed format. Other coaches have provided more details on this. If working for the federal government is in your sights, be sure to read their comments and do some more research on your own.

    More detailed comments related to your resume are outlined in the attachment. Best of luck in the new year!

    Sincerely,

    Bruce King, PE, M.ASCE
    Project Manager
    Rail & Aviation Bureau
    Vermont Agency of Transportation

    ------------------------------
    Bruce King P.E., M.ASCE
    Project Manager
    Waterbury Center VT
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)



  • 32.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-10-2021 08:39 PM
      |   view attached
    Hello, 
    I am a graduate student at University of Louisiana. I am looking for an internship and would really appreciate if you'll look into my resume and help me to make it better.

    Thanks!
    Muhammad R. Sadiq

    ------------------------------
    Muhammad Rehan Sadiq S.M.ASCE
    Lafayette LA
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    pdf
    Rehan Resume.pdf   166 KB 1 version


  • 33.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-14-2021 04:33 PM
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    Muhammad,

    Congratulations on your working on a Master's Degree.  I have posted your resume with my comments on them.  Your resume tends to read more like an Academic CV.  A resume for Professional Employment needs to sell your skills and experience to a potential employer.  Spend some time to think about how your experience needs to be communicated in a way that gets the employer to want to learn more about you in an interview.  Less a listing of items, and more of a statement of who you are, what you know, and how that will bring value to the employer.  

    Best of luck in your future employment.

    Mike Pniewski, P.E., P.S., F. ASCE
    Lucas County Engineer

    ------------------------------
    Michael Pniewski P.E., P.S., F.ASCE
    University of Toledo
    Toledo OH
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)



  • 34.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-10-2021 08:40 PM
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    Hello, 

    I am a Graduate Student finishing my M.S. in Civil Engineering.  I have past work and research experience and would like some recommendations on how to improve my resume.  Here is my Resume.

    ------------------------------
    Julio Constantino A.M.ASCE
    Mission TX
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)



  • 35.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-14-2021 10:26 PM
      |   view attached
    Hey Julio,

    Thanks for submitting your resume. I have reviewed it and attached my comments. If you a considering a career in public service, read through our tips on applying for those postions here:
    Resume Tips for Government Job Seekers

    Congratulations on finishing your studies this year and best of luck transitioning into your career!

    _____________________________________________________
    Joe Woliver, P.E., M. ASCE
    Chief Geotechnical Engineer
    Naval Facilities Engineering Command
    _______________________________________________________

    ------------------------------
    Joseph Woliver P.E., M.ASCE
    Chief Geotechnical Engineer
    Naval Facilities Eng. Cmd. (NAVFAC)
    Virginia Beach VA
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)



  • 36.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-11-2021 10:15 AM
      |   view attached
    Hello, I'm Mosaddek from Bangladesh! I would be immensely happy if you take a look at my resume and give any feedback. Thank you for your time.

    ------------------------------
    Md. Mosaddek Hameem S.M.ASCE
    Undergraduate Student
    Chittagong
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)



  • 37.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 11:45 AM
    Hello,
    I like the layout and organization of your resume, it is eye-catching, but not soo different that it would be set aside.  The weakness I see is that there is no real civil engineering work that I can see, which if you are looking for an engineering position is a problem.  As a public engineer, I would look at your resume and think that you might fit well in a planning position rather than straight engineering.  If the public sector is your target then auditing or general administration would be the place, and to might want to mention that in your opening paragraph..

    Otherwise I would leave as is, except if you did go to a more general type of job, deemphasize the ACI items, leaving just a title.

    Dennis Randolph

    ------------------------------
    Dennis Randolph P.E., M.ASCE
    Director of Public Works
    Kalamazoo MI
    ------------------------------



  • 38.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-11-2021 12:36 PM
      |   view attached
    Hello! My name is Jacob Morgan and I am a junior at Rice University seeking to get a summer internship as a town engineer intern. I would greatly appreciate any feedback and any professional opinions you have on my resume.

    Thank you very much!


    ------------------------------
    Jacob Morgan S.M.ASCE
    Argyle TX
    ------------------------------



  • 39.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-13-2021 08:42 PM
      |   view attached
    Hi Jacob,

    Thanks for submitting your resume, it looks good. 
    Please see attached revised version that includes my comments and suggested edits. I hope this would help you to further enhance your resume.

    Good luck,
    Hossein Ajideh

    ------------------------------
    Hossein Ajideh Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
    City of Carlsbad
    Carlsbad CA
    ------------------------------



  • 40.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 07:45 PM
    Thank you for your time and feedback, Dr. Ajideh! I will implement the changes you suggested.

    Best, 
    Jacob Morgan

    ------------------------------
    Jacob Morgan S.M.ASCE
    Argyle TX
    ------------------------------



  • 41.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 12:19 PM
    Jacob,

    I think you have a very nice resume, lots of good entries and information.  Only one comment (especially since it might open the document up and give you some more "white" space, is that I might elimiate the section Relevant Coursework.  It is pretty standard stuff and would be an expected part of a degree program.  On the other hand you have some nice unique information and the added space would let them shine.

    Dennis Randolph

    ------------------------------
    Dennis Randolph P.E., M.ASCE
    Director of Public Works
    Kalamazoo MI
    ------------------------------



  • 42.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 07:45 PM
    Thank you for your kind words and feedback, Mr. Randolph! I'll make that change.

    Best,
    Jacob Morgan

    ------------------------------
    Jacob Morgan S.M.ASCE
    Argyle TX
    ------------------------------



  • 43.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-11-2021 08:44 PM
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    Please review my resume.  I have been looking for a job for 3 years now.  I have a PE/PMP/MBA/LSSGB everything I can think of to make myself desirable.  Please let me know why nobody wants to touch me.  
    Thank you,
    Greg

    ------------------------------
    Gregory Gunther P.E., M.ASCE
    Unemployed
    Fort Collins CO
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    doc
    Greg-Gunther.doc   68 KB 1 version


  • 44.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 07:50 AM
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    Gregory,

    I have provided comments on your resume.  Overall, your resume has some great experience, but I did offer some tips on formatting and wording to make it more competitive.  It is a highly competitive market out there and I can understand your frustration but keep trying and submitting for positions.  Your work and military experience are excellent and I am sure there is an employer out there for you.  Good luck to you.

    Mike Wallace

    ------------------------------
    Michael Wallace P.E., M.ASCE
    Senior Engineer of Construction
    Port Auth Of NY & NJ
    Jersey City NJ
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)



  • 45.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 01:14 PM
    Hello,

    I think you have a lot of experience, a nice background on a variety of projects.  However, as someone who has spent 50-years in local government, the list of projects seems almost overpowering and I would worry if you would stay around to worry about filling potholes or fixing water mains, as they would be too mundane.  So I would suggest that under each position instead of focusing on specific projects as you have done that you take the essence of your work i.e. - project manager for building restoration, prepared technical specifications for several projects, assisted other project managers in solving problems, etc.  As someone who also served, I find that people don't always care about the details of what we did, but more on how our experiences translate into the civilian world of engineering.  I would compress each  item of experience down to three or 4 general sentences that might include number of people supervised and  number of projects accomplished so that you could show how over time your career and experience increased.  I would also move Education and Professional Development up to the top of the document, I always want to see that first.  Do your best to get away from the long bullet-point lists.

    Dennis Randolph


    ------------------------------
    Dennis Randolph P.E., M.ASCE
    Director of Public Works
    Kalamazoo MI
    ------------------------------



  • 46.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 08:00 AM
      |   view attached
    Hello, I am Matthew Hoffman. I am a second-year engineering student hoping to get my first internship. Thank you!

    ------------------------------
    Matthew Hoffman S.M.ASCE
    Student
    Sandy UT
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    pdf
    MH Resume.pdf   70 KB 1 version


  • 47.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 03:45 PM

    Hello Matthew,

    Good luck on your academic journey at Gonzaga!  Overall I think you have put together a great resume!

    Here are a few of my recommendations to strengthen your resume if applying for a federal public sector position:

    • Add an "Objective" section where you identify the specific position that you are seeking.
    • I would thoroughly review the job announcement you are applying for and then review your experience section.  You may want to revise the descriptions in your bullets to show how your experience provided you with skills directly relevant to the job announcement.  Something to ask yourself when describing your experience for resumes for federal job postings – What specific duties of the job are relevant to the position you are applying?  You'll really want to highlight those.

    Finally, pay particular attention to the resume and application requirements outlined on USAjobs.  Here are a couple of references to assist:


    Good luck and wishing you the best!

    Ashley



    ------------------------------
    Ashley Rose-Nalin P.E., L.S., M.ASCE
    SABER Program Manager
    Tullahoma TN
    ------------------------------



  • 48.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 03:19 PM
      |   view attached
    Hi

    I am an Experience civil engineer and I would appreciate any feedback on improving my resume.

    Best,

    Syed Rashid Ali


    ------------------------------
    Syed Ali A.M.ASCE
    Civil Engineer
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    pdf
    Civil Engineer Resume.pdf   341 KB 1 version


  • 49.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 12:21 PM
    Hello, You have a lot of good information here, but I think it is a bit long and there are some places we could trim for example:
    • eliminate the ASCE graphic at the end.  You can have a simple listing of "Affiliation is enough.
    • Eliminate Personal Vitae - there will be an application form for most jobs to list this info.
    • I would move the Education section up to the top of the document and remove the date.
    • Under the Naresco section you have a list of "Key Deliverables"  I would eliminate this list.  Instead, under each job, just add no more than 1 or 2 sentences that describe the position. (all under Professional Experience)
    • Remove the box entitles Core Competencies  - you can put those items in the descriptions in the Professional Experience area.
    • I like the top sentence (Seeking a challenging...) and would leave it there.  I am not really comfortable with the section Executive Synopsis and would remove it, it seems more like an opinion and I think the resume should state facts.
    • I would organize as follows:
      • Education
      • Training
      • Computer Proficiency
      • Professional Experience
      • Major Projects Handled - (just - Major Projects)
      • Affiliations
    This would get you down to 1 - 2 pages which should be your target.
    Use a bit less text bolding too, if will make the document a bit more friendly.

    I think you have a good start, just needs some reorganization.

    Dennis Randolph


    ------------------------------
    Dennis Randolph P.E., M.ASCE
    Director of Public Works
    Kalamazoo MI
    ------------------------------



  • 50.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 03:20 PM
      |   view attached

    Hello,

    I'm really thankful to ASCE and the Resume Workshop team for investing your precious time in our lives. 

    Really appreciate your help.


    Please find my resume below. (I'm interested in research-oriented roles.)
    Looking forward to your constructive feedback!



    Thank you


    Regards,

    Jyothi



    ------------------------------
    Jyothi Elizabeth V. S.M.ASCE
    Kottayam
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)



  • 51.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-14-2021 10:36 AM

    Hi Jyothi –

     

    Great resume.  It is very clearly presented, which helps make sure that it will catch the attention of potential recruiters, HR Departments and Hiring managers.  With internships it can sometimes be more challenging, so you want to make sure to actively look for opportunities and apply directly.  I had a few comments for your consideration:

     

    • If you are seeking international opportunities and specifically opportunities in the US, suggest translating your GPA to the US system.
    • For your relevant coursework, consider including even more general classes such as other civil engineering classes or other geospatial classes you have taken at the University level.  Also, great that you have added the certifications and webinars at the bottom of your resume)
    • When describing your work experience under your past internships, add a little more specific detail about the exact work you performed to make sure potential employers understand the depth of your skills and abilities.  For example consider expanding "Surveyed the pollution…." to show what work you performed "Developed a sampling plan of pollution outlet points…….    Collected and analyzed samples for xxxxx (contaminants).  Then when describing the report, add more details.  For example "Prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR), which included a description of the project, sampling protocol, engineering evaluation and recommendations for xxxx"
    • Likewise, for your experience with the Irrigation Department, say more about the work you did at the hydro-meteorological stations. 
    • Impressive list of publications, presentations and research projects, as well as your achievements!

     

    Best wishes to you in your career!

     

    - Elizabeth

     



    ------------------------------
    Elizabeth Bialek P.E., M.ASCE
    Engineering Manager
    East Bay Municipal Utility District
    Oakland CA
    ------------------------------



  • 52.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-14-2021 04:31 PM
    Hi Ms. Bialek

    Thank you for your suggestions. I'll make sure to incorporate them. 


    Regards,
    Jyothi

    ------------------------------
    Jyothi Elizabeth V. S.M.ASCE
    Kottayam
    ------------------------------



  • 53.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 03:30 PM
    Dear All,

    This is Marzieh Mirmobini, I recently graduated in Civil & Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley and my emphasis is in Structural Engineering. I am currently applying for a Master of Structural Engineering for the Fall semester; meanwhile, I would like to join a structural engineering firm to gain some knowledge and experience. I attached my resume and I would like to get some feedback on my resume.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzieh-mirmobini/

    Best Regards,
    Marzieh Mirmobini

    ------------------------------
    Marzieh Mirmobini S.M.ASCE
    Pleasant Hill CA
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    pdf
    portfolio1.pdf   3.18 MB 1 version
    pdf
    MarziehMirmobini-Resume2.pdf   152 KB 1 version


  • 54.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 08:48 PM
    Marzieh:

    Very Impressive Resume and I can observe much thought was placed in developing / writing your outstanding achievements.  I was thrilled to find logical variation in font and select utilization of the blue tone color.  I think this adds a personal touch and invite reviewers to spend time with the resume.  As you know, the first impression makes a world of a difference.  You certainly hit the jackpot!!  

    EDUCATION -- Double Major??  If so, then so state.  Additionally, I would add your graduate studies (even though that activity has not yet happened).  This shows that you are progressive and NOT static in nature.  You are forward thinking.  You rock!!  8/2015 to 8/2019 (4 years) + 8/2019 to 8/2020 (1 year) + Add 4 months  = 5.5 years.  I get it (includes internship).  Did you take any advanced graduate courses at this time?  You may want to highlight them.

    WORK EXPERIENCE -- a)  Estimator Skills --  High Demand for them right now!!  b)  Struction Site / Procure -- Virtual Inspection is a hot topic within the Government.  You will fit in well.  Please indicate your risk exposure with reference to ALL work experience activities!!

    RESEARCH -- a)  Caltrans -- Did your research result in a publication?  If so, talk about the success.  b)  Concrete -- Check the second bullet.  Rephrase for clarity.  Additionally, I would imagine that some of your research involved community workshops (outreach / surveys).  Were you involved with acquisition of funding IE research grants?  For Example -- Did you need to manage the funds received?  (This will demonstrate some strength in management.)

    SKILLS -- BIM 360, Check the third bullet.  Rephrase for clarity.  MS Project??  Timberline??  Primavera??

    INDUSTRY REFERENCES -- Two Professors are listed and can serve.  Verify contact information.  Have you checked with the Dean of Engineering and / or Graduate Dean as a reference(s)??  Notice that I mentioned Industry (if you have them.)  Specify the relationship with you.  Do NOT list friends!!

    RELOCATION -- Missing?  However, I think you are seeking an internship while going to graduate school??  Will you extend this research to the PhD level??  Will you start up your own company (part time / full time)??  If so, then you need a certification (EIT, PE, PMP) of some kind and ASCE can guide you.  Check out the small business administration. 

    SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS -- Missing?  ASCE Student Chapter??  Volunteer Activities??

    OBJECTIVE (or better is CAREER OBJECTIVE and a PROFILE STATEMENT)-- Missing??  What is your immediate (and long range) focus??  It is okay to list both if you have them.  It is also okay to pivot /shift / swing if these should change.  However, keep current with the trends and sustain your vision.

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT -- Follow the company of choice and search their web site!!  Network with them if possible prior to any formal announcement.  This shows an interest beyond simply NOT being proactive. 

    RECENT TRAINING --  This demonstrates continuous learning.  A plus that many candidates ignore to list on their resume. 

    TWO PAGES -- No problem at all.  Many "Government" resumes are greater than 10 pages!!  Keeping to one page is bunk!!  For Example -- Old School.  However, be prepared to talk about "anything" and "everything" listed within an interview.  Expressed in your style / words.

    COMMENT PORTFOLIO -- It is terrific!!  However, 3.18MB exceeds the limit of ANY resume.  An Interview is focused and will most likely NOT ask for a portfolio (Entrepreneur, Institution, International, Private, Public).  However, the Government Art and Architecture Program is actively seeking entrepreneurs and  the application will need a portfolio.  You might keep the portfolio for a possible award competition down the road?!  Lastly, REVIT may not be the correct terminology.  I thought REVIT was 2-D?!  Suggest BIM.  I think BIM is 3-D?!

    I would like to share two references with you for future consideration in your career:

    Writing Excellence by Lee Clark Johns (Pathway Excellence Series) Thomson Delmar Learning 2006
    { I had the opportunity to meet Lee Johns.  Lee inspired me!!  }

    Principle Centered Leadership by Stephen R. Covey (Franklin Covey Company) 1991
    { One Leadership Guru that could inspire your career vision?!  }     

    Consider Government -- We need your talent!!  Much continued success to you and your family!!  Wishing everyone excellent health over the holidays!!

    All the best and let us know if we can support you further,

    David       

         


    ------------------------------
    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
    ------------------------------



  • 55.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 03:46 PM
      |   view attached
    Thank you for having this workshop! Here is my resume-

    ------------------------------
    Kalp Pandya S.M.ASCE
    Student
    Mumbai MH
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    pdf
    KalpPandya_Finance.pdf   539 KB 1 version


  • 56.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 04:27 PM
      |   view attached
    Hello,
    I am a graduate student at University of Louisiana. I am really grateful to ASCE for organizing this event. Please review my resume and help me to make it look better.


    Thanks!

    ------------------------------
    Muhammad Rehan Sadiq S.M.ASCE
    Lafayette LA
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    pdf
    Rehan Resume.pdf   166 KB 1 version


  • 57.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-14-2021 10:26 PM
      |   view attached
    Hello Kalp Pandya,

    I've reviewed your resume and have some further comments in the attachment.

    Overall, your resume is well-organized and does not contain significant typographical errors. I would suggest considering expanding to a second page. This would provide you space to elaborate on your accomplishments. For example, what were your responsibilities as the Construction Engineer for Team Technocrats? This is valuable information for a civil engineering resume.

    Please recognize that your paper's style is not that of a typical American resume format. This is not a negative comment, just something to be aware of. It is notable, however, that U.S. federal employment applications require a specific format. You can learn more about that resume format at www.USAJobs.gov, within some of the other coaches' comments in this workshop, and this resource created by two members of the ASCE Government Engineers Council.

    Best Regards,

    Bruce King, PE, M.ASCE
    Vermont Agency of Transportation

    ------------------------------
    Bruce King P.E., M.ASCE
    Project Manager
    Waterbury Center VT
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)



  • 58.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 03:50 PM
      |   view attached
    Hello,
    I have just completed my masters in structural engineering and now looking for opportunities in this field. Kindly help me in shaping my resume. Please find the attachment in pdf.

    Barik Riaz

    ------------------------------
    Barik Riaz S.M.ASCE
    Srinagar
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)



  • 59.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-14-2021 04:33 PM
      |   view attached
    Barik,

    Your resume has a really visually catching style that want to have the reader engage.  In some ways, it tends to read like an academic CV and not like a Professional Resume.  A Professional Resume needs to lists your experiences and skills in a way that wants to get the employer to want to look into you further through a interview.  Highlight your experience and sell your skills in a concrete way.  Employers want to know what you will bring to the table if they hire you.  You need to show them how.   I have included a copy of your resume with my comments.

    Think of the resume as an elevator pitch.   You have about 30 seconds of a prospective employer's time to get them to want to know more about you.  What do you want them to take away?

    I wish you the best in your employment search.

    Mike Pniewski, P.E., P.S., F. ASCE
    Lucas County Engineer

    ------------------------------
    Michael Pniewski P.E., P.S., F.ASCE
    University of Toledo
    Toledo OH
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)



  • 60.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 08:49 PM
      |   view attached
    Hi, 

    Please see my resume attached. I am interested in a city agency level job in NYC. 

    Thank you! 

    Danna

    ------------------------------
    Danna Wu S.M.ASCE
    Staten Island NY
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    pdf
    Wu_Danna_Engineering.pdf   115 KB 1 version


  • 61.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 01:14 PM
    Hello,

    You have a nice start on your resume and your career.  In general, your resume is pretty good, organized well and to the point.  I am having a bit of a problem understanding what might be your engineering "strength" (transportations, water, site development...) and I think that may lead people not to understand your objectives or what you could do for them.  I might add a 2-3 sentence paragraph at the top saying what you career objective is or what kind of position you are interested in, leaving that open (even if you would or could do anything) may cause people to think you are not a fit.  You might also look at grouping honors, and professional activities into a separate category at the bottom, so that the education section is tighter and more concise.  I also tend not to look at GPAs only the Feds and some states care but that is up to you.

    In the experience section you might want to turn the bullet points into 3 or 4 sentences that emphasize bigger ideas such as project management, scheduling, reviewing codes, something that people could see more as a skill you can apply rather than just a task you completed.

    Dennis Randolph

    ------------------------------
    Dennis Randolph P.E., M.ASCE
    Director of Public Works
    Kalamazoo MI
    ------------------------------



  • 62.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 08:49 PM
      |   view attached
    Hi Iam Yoganathan Yasotharathasan and Iam working as an Civil Estimation Engineer. Bsc. Quantity Surveying Student in Kingston University, UK. Moreover, Iam attached my resume please review it.

    ------------------------------
    Y. Yasotharathasan CPEng, S.M.ASCE
    Civil Estimator-II
    Kalmunai
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    pdf
    Resume- Y.pdf   706 KB 1 version


  • 63.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-15-2021 07:50 AM
      |   view attached
    Yoganathan,

    I have reviewed your resume and you have some excellent experience for your field.  As you will see from my comments, your resume needs some formatting changes and editing.  Good luck to you in the future.

    Mike

    ------------------------------
    Michael Wallace P.E., M.ASCE
    Senior Engineer of Construction
    Port Auth Of NY & NJ
    Jersey City NJ
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  • 64.  RE: Fall 2021 ASCE Resume Workshop - Public Sector

    Posted 11-12-2021 08:55 PM
    Thank you to everyone who participated in this thread. The coaches will respond to all resumes by the end of the day on Monday, November 15th. This thread is now closed. Any additional resumes will not be published or reviewed. We hope to have another workshop in the fall so please check back for that and other ASCE virtual events.

    Once you incorporate the feedback, I encourage you to share your resume in ASCE Career Connections.

    I also encourage you to check out other resources here in Career by Design. Find more information on finding a job in the public sector!


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    Tirza Austin
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    American Society of Civil Engineers
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