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ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

  • 1.  ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-11-2024 03:03 PM
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    Want to turn those job applications into job interviews? The ASCE Resume Workshop can help! 

    You can submit your resume from November 11th to November 15th. The thread will close on the 15th. Resumes submitted after that date will not be posted. All submitted resumes will be reviewed by coaches and receive a response by Monday, November 18th in Career by Design. 

    Worried where to start? Check out ASCE's Resume Rubric as a guide (attached below). 

    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.

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

    Learn more about the ASCE Resume Coaches

    Find more information on crafting a civil engineering resume



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    Tirza Austin
    Senior Manager, Online Community
    American Society of Civil Engineers
    1801 Alexander Bell Drive
    Reston, VA 20191
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    ASCE Resume Rubric.pdf   83 KB 1 version


  • 2.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-11-2024 05:40 PM
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    Here is mine. So excited to improve my resume!



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    Alexis Nackos S.M.ASCE
    Payson UT
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  • 3.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 12:26 PM

    Alexis:

    I observe a multitude of accomplishments; however, difficult to find them without greater detail.  

    Please enumerate upon your activities with specific detail.  Here are a few ideas --->>     

    Resume suggests that you worked at both RB&G and Peterson in May 2022?  Please realign. 

    What type of surveying did you acquire skills?  Building, Land, Utility?  Expand upon the equipment utilized.  Mention unique skills such as Registry of Deeds if you supported this activity. 

    Leverage report writing (and presentations) as a communication skill.  Leverage code compliance as a critical skill.    

    Note participation in ASCE.  What engineering activities?  Community activities and / or Volunteer activities?  

    All the best,

    David 



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    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager, Senior (Structural) Engineer
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
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  • 4.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 04:09 PM
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    David,

    Thank you for taking the time to help me build my resume! I took your feedback and adjusted my resume. If you have some spare time to go over it again I would deeply appreciate it.

    Thanks again,

    Alexis



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    Alexis Nackos S.M.ASCE
    Payson UT
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  • 5.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 10:29 AM

    Alexis:

    Great selling points and I am pleased.  Now, a few more details will round out your accomplishments.

    What was the property feature (such as ledge, water, wetland) property size (if greater than an acre, then mention)?  Structures were multi-level?  Historic? Topography was simple or complex?

    List the professional reports you supported.

    Aspiring EIT?!  <--- This will certainly demonstrate a vision.        

    David   



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    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager, Senior (Structural) Engineer
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
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  • 6.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 04:05 PM
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    I updated my resume.



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    Alexis Nackos S.M.ASCE
    Payson UT
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  • 7.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-13-2024 04:33 PM
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    Hi, this is Mitchell Kirby! Thank you for taking the time to review my resume! I look forward to hearing your feedback and hopefully keeping in touch. All the best, Mitch



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    Mitchell Kirby S.M.ASCE
    Scranton PA
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  • 8.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 10:29 AM

    Mitchell:

    Certainly all the ingredients for a successful career.  Practice selling these points as interviewing can be difficult.    

    David

    David



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    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager, Senior (Structural) Engineer
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
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  • 9.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-11-2024 10:27 PM
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    What a great opportunity! 



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    Jacqueline Rohrbacher S.M.ASCE
    Undergrad at Cornell University
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    ASCE Workshop Resume.pdf   144 KB 1 version


  • 10.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 12:26 PM

    Jacqueline:

    One missing item -->>  Career Objective.  What are you seeking?  Otherwise, I believe you are fine.    

    All the best,

    David



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    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager, Senior (Structural) Engineer
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
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  • 11.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-11-2024 10:27 PM
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    Hello ASCE Career Coaches!

    I'm thrilled to submit my resume for review as part of the ASCE Resume Workshop! As a motivated and enthusiastic civil engineering student, I'm eager to leverage my skills and experience to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

    With a strong passion for sustainable infrastructure development and community engagement, I've gained valuable experience through internships, research projects, and leadership roles in organizations like
     Wave Women Empowerment, Indian Space Conclave.

    I'm excited to receive your expert feedback and insights on how to showcase my strengths and achievements effectively. Thank you for your time and guidance!

    Best regards,
    Cadet Sam Rana
    B.Tech 1st year student
    Delhi Technological University,Delhi,India


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    Sam Rana S.M.ASCE
    Student
    New Delhi
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    RESUME.pdf   162 KB 1 version


  • 12.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 12:26 PM

    Sam:

    Nice marketing of your achievements.  

    Please distinguish professional references and character references. 

    What is your availability?  Are you willing to relocate?     

    All the best,

    David



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    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager, Senior (Structural) Engineer
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
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  • 13.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-13-2024 10:12 AM
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    Dear David,
     
    Thank you for your prompt review and valuable feedback! I appreciate your suggestions.
    Professional References vs. Character References:
    I understand the importance of distinguishing between professional and character references. In my resume, I'll ensure that:
    - Professional references include supervisors, mentors, or colleagues who can attest to my technical skills and work experience (e.g., internship supervisors).
    - Character references highlight personal qualities, such as teamwork, leadership, or community engagement (e.g., volunteer coordinators).
     
    Availability:
    I'm available immediately and willing to start as soon as possible.
     
    Relocation:
    Yes, I'm open to relocation for the right opportunity, particularly in regions with significant sustainable infrastructure development projects.
     
    Additional information:
    - I'm willing to consider internships, co-op positions, or full-time roles.
    - I'm eager to discuss how my skills align with your organization's needs.
     
    Thank you again for your guidance, David. I look forward to further discussion.
    Best regards,
    Sam Rana
    B.Tech 1st year student
    Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
    +91 97111 53911
    Attachments:
    I would be grateful if you could take the time to examine an alternative format of the resume I have developed. Your feedback and guidance on this version would be invaluable, as I am eager to enhance its effectiveness and overall presentation.


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    Sam Rana S.M.ASCE
    Student
    New Delhi
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    Sam Rana Resume.pdf   175 KB 1 version


  • 14.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 10:30 AM

    Sam:

    Something to consider --->>  This format seems to be successful if a multitude of specific points are posted often matching the announcement.  Typically utilized in seeking public sector work.  However, this format has lost its livelihood because reviewers can pull apart the resume via a "key word" search. Stylistic formats are more favorable and can easily leverage your accomplishments.  I would focus on marketing your accomplishments IE content and detail.       

    David



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    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager, Senior (Structural) Engineer
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
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  • 15.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-15-2024 10:29 AM

    Dear David,

    Thank you for your insightful feedback and suggestions! I really appreciate your expertise and guidance.

    I completely understand your point about the format I used, and how it may not be as effective in today's digital age. I agree that a more stylistic format that highlights my accomplishments and skills would be more favorable.

    I will definitely take your advice into consideration and focus on marketing my accomplishments, content, and detail. I will work on creating a more modern and effective format that showcases my skills and experiences.

    Thank you again for your feedback and guidance. I really appreciate your willingness to help me improve.

    Best regards,

    Sam Rana



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    Sam Rana S.M.ASCE
    Student
    New Delhi
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  • 16.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-11-2024 10:28 PM
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     I am eager to receive any feedback or suggestions for improvement of my resume

    Best Regards,

    Kavini Bharathimohan,

    Northeastern University.



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    Kavini Bharathimohan S.M.ASCE
    Student
    Boston MA
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    Resume_2024.pdf   221 KB 1 version


  • 17.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 12:27 PM

    Kavini:

    Your accomplishments are clear, concise and understood.

    WoW, a dual masters degree.  How will you transition to the work force?  What skills do you want to leverage?  I am glad that volunteer activities are listed.      

    All the best,

    David



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    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager, Senior (Structural) Engineer
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
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  • 18.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 04:08 PM

    Hi David,

    Thank you for your feedback and support! I'm excited to begin my career, ideally as a construction manager, and am particularly interested in roles related to Building Information Modeling (BIM). I'd love to leverage my digital modeling and data management skills to improve project efficiencies and team collaboration.

    Best Regards,

    Kavini,

    Northeastern University.



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    Kavini Bharathimohan S.M.ASCE
    Student
    Boston MA
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  • 19.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 10:30 AM

    Kavini:

    There is a high demand for BIM.  Please leverage your BIM skills.     

    David



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    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager, Senior (Structural) Engineer
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
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  • 20.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 10:12 AM
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    Hello, 

    Thank you for taking the time to refine my resume.

    Looking forward to your advices to help me improve it further. 

    Arathy Rengith



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    Arathy Rengith EIT, S.M.ASCE
    Seattle WA
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    Resume_ArathyRengith.pdf   102 KB 1 version


  • 21.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 04:06 PM

    Arathy:

    Accomplishments / achievements are clear, concise and understood.  

    You have acquired an EIT.  What other certifications are you going to pursue?

    What is your availability?  Willing to relocate?   

    Please align the "font" and / or "style" within your resume at the professional affiliations zone and references zone. 

    Suggest that you leverage mentoring activities.  How many interactions?  What was the level of success?    

    All the best,

    David



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    David Drevinsky P.E., M.ASCE
    Program Manager, Senior (Structural) Engineer
    General Services Admin
    Wayland MA
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  • 22.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-15-2024 10:29 AM

    Hello David, 

    Thank you for your valuable insights. 

    Arathy Rengith



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    Arathy Rengith EIT, S.M.ASCE
    Seattle WA
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  • 23.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 04:04 PM
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    Thanks to help!



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    Shyh-Jiun Lin
    Ann Arbor MI
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    Summer Intern.pdf   168 KB 1 version


  • 24.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-15-2024 10:23 AM
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    Shyh-Jiun,

    I have reviewed your resume and think you have a strong starting point. Your resume is very professional, easy to navigate, and has all the key information on it a future employer would be looking for. I feel one piece that is missing is having an Objective or Purpose Statement. I have provided some examples you could use in my attached comments, along with some other minor changes that I think can make your resume even better. See attached. Let me know if you have any questions on my comments. Great job!



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    Doug Cantrell P.E., M.ASCE
    Professional Engineer
    Durham NC
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  • 25.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 04:05 PM
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    It's a great opportunity for me to improve my resume. Please suggest modifications required. 



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    Yogesh R V Ph.D., Aff.M.ASCE
    research scholar
    Roorkee Ut
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    Resume (2).pdf   154 KB 1 version


  • 26.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-15-2024 10:22 AM
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    Yogesh,

    I have reviewed your document, and to me this is more of a CV than a resume. I think having a CV makes sense in your case, but doing in-depth reviews of CV's is outside of the scope of the ASCE Resume Workshop. I provided some comments on ways you can improve your CV and some suggestions on how to make this document more like a resume. See attached. Thanks.



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    Doug Cantrell P.E., M.ASCE
    Professional Engineer
    Durham NC
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    Resume (2)-Yogesh-ASCE.pdf   170 KB 1 version


  • 27.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-12-2024 04:08 PM
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    Hello,

    Thank you for reviewing my resume, looking forward to the feedback.

    Aaliyah



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    Aaliyah Timms S.M.ASCE
    Houston TX
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    asce-review.pdf   187 KB 1 version


  • 28.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-15-2024 12:32 PM
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    Aaliyah,

    I have reviewed your resume, and you have accomplished a lot in your time in academics! Your resume is professional and includes content that highlights your strengths and high performance. I think re-organizing and combining some of your resume sections together will make your resume easier to navigate. I think by adding an Objective or Purpose statement to your resume will help improve your resume even more. See my attached comments for more information. Let me know if you have any questions on my comments. Graduation is almost here! 



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    Doug Cantrell P.E., M.ASCE
    Professional Engineer
    Durham NC
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    asce-review-Aaliyah-ASCE.pdf   185 KB 1 version


  • 29.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-19-2024 10:57 AM
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    Hi Doug, thank you for reviewing my resume! I will update it according to your comments. This has made me a little more confident in a two-page resume coming out of college. I usually submit the one-page resume I've attached.

    Thanks for your insights!

    Aaliyah



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    Aaliyah Timms S.M.ASCE
    Houston TX
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    Timms-A.pdf   153 KB 1 version


  • 30.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-13-2024 10:08 AM
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    Thank you for your help,


    Best,

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    Hector Montilla
    Civil Engineer | Graduate Teaching Assistant | Graduate Assistant
    Civil Engineering M.S. Candidate
    Outreach Chair | EERI Student Chapter - Virginia Tech
    GradSHPE Committee Member | SHPE - Virginia Tech
    (540) 557-8022 | hectormontilla@... | LinkedIn 


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    Hector Rafael Montilla Pena S.M.ASCE
    Student
    Blacksburg VA
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  • 31.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-15-2024 12:32 PM
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    Hector,

    I have reviewed your resume and I really like it. It is professional and includes a lot of great content on a single page. I really like that you have an Objective statement as part of your resume. Good job! I think with some re-organizing of your sections, your resume can be even better. Attached are my comments. Please let me know if you have any questions.



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    Doug Cantrell P.E., M.ASCE
    Professional Engineer
    Durham NC
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  • 32.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-26-2024 12:38 PM

    Doug,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide good feedback. Your advice is very helpful.



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    Hector Rafael Montilla Pena S.M.ASCE
    Student
    Blacksburg VA
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  • 33.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-13-2024 10:09 AM
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    Dear ASCE Resume Workshop Team,

    I am excited to submit my resume for review during the upcoming ASCE Resume Workshop. I appreciate the opportunity to receive personalised feedback from ASCE coaches, and I look forward to any insights that can help strengthen my job applications.

    Per your instructions, I am attaching my resume in PDF format for consideration. I have also referred to ASCE's Resume Rubric to align my document with industry standards.

    Thank you for organising this valuable workshop. I look forward to the feedback on my resume and appreciate the team's effort in providing this guidance.

    Best regards,
    Amjad Khan



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    Amjad Khan R.Eng, S.M.ASCE
    Bannu
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    Amjad Khan Resume.pdf   197 KB 1 version


  • 34.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-15-2024 12:32 PM
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    Amjad,

    I have reviewed your resume and overall it is very good. It is professional, easy to navigate, and I like the subtle formatting touches of color, underlines and font sizes. I like your opening section that describes your experience and what type of engineering position you are looking for. I think with re-organizing some sections and combining some section together, your resume will be stronger. See attached for my comments on this. Let me know if you have any questions on my comments. Great job!



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    Doug Cantrell P.E., M.ASCE
    Professional Engineer
    Durham NC
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    Amjad Khan Resume-ASCE.pdf   220 KB 1 version


  • 35.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-18-2024 10:28 AM

    Dear Mr. Cantrell,

    Thank you for taking the time to review my resume and for your valuable feedback. I truly appreciate your thoughtful comments on its strengths and suggestions for improvement. Your insights will help me make it even more impactful.

    I have reviewed your attached notes and will work on implementing the recommended changes. If I have any questions as I revise, I will be sure to reach out.

    Thank you again for your guidance and encouragement.

    Best regards,
    Amjad Khan



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    Amjad Khan R.Eng, S.M.ASCE
    Bannu
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  • 36.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-13-2024 10:11 AM
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    Please find attached my resume. I'm a mid-career engineering professional. My major problem is to tell a very appealing story to a hiring manager, as I had a very nonlinear career path (worked both in academia and industry and in different countries). I look forward to having your comments. Thank you!



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    Rudraprasad Bhattacharyya Ph.D., P.E., C.Eng, ENV SP, F.SEI, M.ASCE
    Finite Element Analyst
    Kolkata
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  • 37.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-15-2024 01:30 PM

    Rudraprasad,

    You have excellent credentials, experience and education but your resume is very cluttered and could use some re-formatting – the key to remember is that the people looking at your resume are looking at many resumes and do not spend much time on each resume so your first few items have to peek their interest.

    Your "Summary" is too long and it appears to be more of a bio (written in the third person by someone else).  This should be your "Objective" area – what type of job are you looking for? "I am looking for........ As you said, you have worked in academia and industry – which one are you looking to move into NOW?  If you are unsure, you may need different objectives depending on the positions you submit for.  The Objective should be fluid to the job you are pursuing. 

    Reading through your resume, it tells your academia story better than your industry story – reformat and write a few sentences about what you did in those positions.  I think the technical expertise section is unnecessary if you better describe your industry and academic positions and the roles and responsibilities. 

    Also, with 15 years of experience, you are not looking for an entry level position so move your education information towards the bottom of page 2 and move your experience to the beginning – front and center. 

    For your experience and years of service, Page 1 is the focus to get a recruiter's attention and Page 2 is the backup to bolster you as the best candidate.

    Good luck to you and I hope these suggestions help you.

    Mike Wallace



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    Michael Wallace P.E., M.ASCE
    Senior Vice President
    The Liro Group
    Edison NJ
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  • 38.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-18-2024 10:27 AM

    Dear Mike,

    Thank you very much for your critique and valuable suggestions to improve my resume.



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    Rudraprasad Bhattacharyya Ph.D., P.E., C.Eng, ENV SP, F.SEI, M.ASCE
    Finite Element Analyst
    Kolkata
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  • 39.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-13-2024 04:30 PM
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    Thank you for this opportunity. I appreciate your time in helping me refine my resume. 



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    Amber Maurer S.M.ASCE
    Cowansville PA
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    Resume-Maurer,Amber.pdf   80 KB 1 version


  • 40.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-13-2024 04:31 PM
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    Here is my resume.  I am excited about this amazing opportunity to improve my resume.



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    Jack Bussiere S.M.ASCE
    Calabasas CA
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    Jack Bussiere Resume.pdf   108 KB 1 version


  • 41.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-13-2024 04:31 PM
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    Thank you for this opportunity. I look forward to reading your feedback.



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    Yonacary Wingard S.M.ASCE
    student
    Davie FL
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  • 42.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 10:28 AM
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    Here's my Resume, I hope to  get a feedback on my resume. Thank you.



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    Imran Mohammed S.M.ASCE
    N/A
    Schaumburg IL
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    IMRAN MOHAMMED CIVIL.pdf   453 KB 1 version


  • 43.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-18-2024 10:28 AM
    Greetings, 
    It seems in 8 Years you advanced very quickly as a Bachelor's Degree in the work field.
    Employers are looking for the Doctorate level at some point in time, the advanced Doctorates will be the instruments of the work.  

    So keep it to one page for this exercise and can you put names on the projects, jobs you developed.
    Points in the timeline are important down the road.


    Sincerely,


    Refugio Rochin, PE

    STRUCTURAL 
    424 Jefferson St. 
    Missouri, 63301

    DOTEC Corp.

    refugior@...

    Office: (636) 724 9872x130

    Direct: (636) 283 6910

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  • 44.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 11:01 AM
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    Hey, I am Saye Matthew Nenyeah, Jr. Thank you for the opportunity to review my resume. I have attached it here, and I am excited to get your feedback. 



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    Saye Matthew Nenyeah S.M.ASCE
    Student
    Mersin Akdeniz
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    MatthewResume.pdf   397 KB 1 version


  • 45.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-17-2024 06:13 PM

    Hi Saye Matthew, 

    Thank you for submitting this! Are you planning to apply for jobs in the US with this resume or outside the US by chance? I don't want to give you US-specific advice if you won't be applying to jobs in the United States which is where all my experience reviewing resumes is from.

    Sincerely,

    Dani



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    Danielle Schroeder P.E., M.ASCE (She/her)
    Transportation Engineer
    Jenkintown PA
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  • 46.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-25-2024 11:21 AM

    Hi Saye Matthew, 

    Thank you again for submitting your resume! A few suggestions on ways you can further improve your resume:

    • In your About Me, is there a specific discipline within Civil Engineering that you want apply to jobs in? Structures, Transportation, Water Resources? If so, I would add this into your objective statement.
    • Consider moving your education and training directly under your About Me section. You mention that you are fourth year student, so I would also add an anticipated graduation date (i.e. May 2025) within this section.
    • For the experience section, can you add more quantitative experience? For example, for Tutor role, how many students were you tutoring total? Was it in an individual setting or a group tutoring setting? If you can add numbers to all of your work experience, this will help me understand the scope of your experience better!
    • For the  digital skills section, you could add what version of the program you are most familiar with (i.e. AutoCAD 2020 or Bentley OpenRoads Designer 10.12)

    As Resume Coach Chris mentioned previously in this thread, consider removing your photograph, birthdate, gender, full address,  and nationality from the resume if you are applying to jobs in the USA.

    Hope this helps!

    Sincerely,

    Dani



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    Danielle Schroeder P.E., M.ASCE (She/her)
    Transportation Engineer
    Jenkintown PA
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  • 47.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 11:02 AM
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    Dear ASCE Design Coaches,

    I am excited to submit my resume for the ASCE Fall Resume Workshop. I am a recent Master's graduate in Civil Engineering, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Florida International University with a focus on structural engineering and resilience in flood impact scenarios. My background includes hands-on experience in quality assurance for major infrastructure projects, such as my role on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project with Fluor Corporation, where I ensured adherence to rigorous quality standards.

    I am eager to enhance my resume to better reflect my technical expertise and commitment to advancing infrastructure resilience. I would greatly appreciate any insights and feedback from the ASCE coaches to help me present my qualifications effectively for career opportunities in civil and structural engineering.

    Thank you for this valuable opportunity. I look forward to your feedback.

    Best regards,

    Mostafa



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    Mostafa Sameer S.M.ASCE
    Graduate Assistant
    Miami FL
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    Resume_Mostafa_Sameer.pdf   105 KB 1 version


  • 48.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-17-2024 06:15 PM

    Hi Mostafa, 

    This is overall a great resume! A few suggestions on ways you can further improve your resume:

    • I would recommend only including one email address on your resume. I would pick the one that you check more often.
    • If you are able to fit it, I would include the full LinkedIn URL on your resume like you did with your Google site as there is many times at work I have been given printed resumes to review.
    • For the experience section, I would also right aligned your dates at each organization, similar to your graduation dates in the section above.
    • For the experience section, can you add more quantitative experience? For example, how many reports total did you prepare as part of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project? Where they different types of reports? Estimates are fine. For your TA roles, about how many students were in each class  - 15 or 50?  How many labs sessions and quizzes were included each term? Adding numbers helps me get a better understanding of your experience.  
    • For the skills section, you could add what version of the program (i.e. AutoCAD 2020 or Bentley OpenRoads Designer 10.12)
    • Love seeing ASCE Member on your resume! Can you perhaps add more about your volunteering experiences here with this since it is under the Volunteering header?
    • If you are running out of room with these additions, I would shorten your education portion by removing your Thesis titles from the 2016 and 2019 schooling.

    Good job, and I hope this helps.



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    Danielle Schroeder P.E., M.ASCE (She/her)
    Transportation Engineer
    Jenkintown PA
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  • 49.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 11:03 AM
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    Hello 

    Here is my resume.  I am excited about this amazing opportunity to improve my resume.





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    Nour El Houda Bouaziz S.M.ASCE
    Student
    Ariana
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    resume.pdf   249 KB 1 version


  • 50.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-17-2024 06:15 PM

    Hi Nour El Houda, 

    Thank you for submitting this! Are you planning to apply for jobs in the US with this resume or outside the US by chance? I don't want to give you US-specific advice if you won't be applying to jobs in the United States which is where all my experience reviewing resumes is from.

    Sincerely,

    Dani



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    Danielle Schroeder P.E., M.ASCE (She/her)
    Transportation Engineer
    Jenkintown PA
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  • 51.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-25-2024 11:21 AM

    Hi Nour El Houda, 

    Thank you again for submitting your resume! A few suggestions on ways you can further improve your resume:

    • Change the file name of your resume to include your name (i.e. Resume_DSchroeder.pdf). There is many times I am reviewing resumes digitally, so it would be helpful for it to labeled with your name to stand out from the other resumes I am reviewing.
    • In the skills section, I believe "reserach" is meant to be "research".
    • You mentioned outstanding grading in your about me, so I would recommend adding your GPA or equivalent within your education section.
    • I would separate "Education and Professional Development" into just education at Rades so that your degree stands out! I would also add your anticipated graduation date here (i.e. May 2025).
    • The Aspire Leadership Program sounds great and you must have gotten a lot out of it! I would recommend combining this with your Volunteer Experience and label that section "Leadership and Volunteer Experience"
    • For the internship section, can you add more quantitative experience? For example, about how many site visits and inspections did you complete? What kind of technical drawings and reports – were they geotechnical or structural focused?
    • For the current volunteer experience, can you incorporate your skill into this? For example how were you speedy and efficient when it comes to collection of food and clothing to rural areas?
      • In this section, I believe you have a typo that "assiste" should be "assist". Because this is a current volunteer opportunity, I keep this in present tense.

    As Resume Coach Chris mentioned previously in this thread, consider removing your photograph from the resume if you are applying to jobs in the USA.

    Hope this helps!

    Sincerely,

    Dani



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    Danielle Schroeder P.E., M.ASCE (She/her)
    Transportation Engineer
    Jenkintown PA
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  • 52.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 11:04 AM
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    Nice opportunity. Thanks in advance 



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    Akintunde Areo Aff.M.ASCE
    Civil Engineer
    Abeokuta
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    RESUME AREO AKINTUNDE.docx   30 KB 1 version


  • 53.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-17-2024 06:13 PM

    Hi Akintunde, 

    The instructions for this Resume Review as mention in initial post here is as follows: "We are accepting resumes only - please do not post a CV. We also ask that you only submit in a PDF format." Can you please re-upload this file in PDF format? Thank you! 

    ~Dani



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    Danielle Schroeder P.E., M.ASCE (She/her)
    Transportation Engineer
    Jenkintown PA
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  • 54.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-25-2024 11:21 AM

    Hi Akintunde, 

    Thank you for submitting your resume! A few suggestions on ways you can further improve your resume:

    • Considering  consolidating this to one page. Right now in the word document form, it is showing up as 2.25 pages when I open it. As a 2023 graduate, I typically see a one page resume that is a quick summary of you! What I would do to get this done to one page:
      • Remove your Secondary School experience
      • Shorten your Skills and Interest section
      • Shorten the volunteer experience to only include your most impactful volunteer experience
    • For the experience section, can you add more quantitative experience? For example, for the National Youth Service Corp role, how many site visits do you go to and about how many site reports did this result in? Are they for a 2 story residential site or a multi-runway airport? A bit more detail here can help me get a better sense of your past work experience.
    • For your volunteer experience, can you tell me more about how your coordinated attendees? Including total number of attendees at this exhibit might also be helpful.

    Hope this helps!

    Sincerely,

    Dani



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    Danielle Schroeder P.E., M.ASCE (She/her)
    Transportation Engineer
    Jenkintown PA
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  • 55.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 11:06 AM
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    Hello, here is my resume.

    I am excited to get your feedback and improve on my resume.

    Thank you.



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    Muheez Hassan Aff.M.ASCE
    Civil Engineer
    Ifako-Ijaiye LA
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    HASSAN MUHEEZ OLAMIJI.pdf   185 KB 1 version


  • 56.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-17-2024 06:15 PM

    Hi Hassan Muheez Olamiji,

    This is overall a good resume! A few suggestions on ways you can further improve your resume:

    • For the work experience section, can you add more quantitative experience? For example, training in the handling of contract documents -  for how many projects did you do this? Where you balancing multiple projects at the same time? You also talk about site reports in several work experiences – about how many site reports did you prepare at each place?
    • For your leadership experience, especially as Sports Director, can you tell me more about how the HOD's Football tournament was successful? Was it a record number of participants or money raised?
    • For the technical skills section, you could add what version of the program (i.e. AutoCAD 2020 or Bentley OpenRoads Designer 10.12)
    • For the soft skills, could you perhaps show me how you are an effective communicator through your work or volunteering experience above? For example, the Engineering Project Exhibitions – maybe you can talk about how your effectively communicated with stakeholders to prepare the logistics for the event that was attended by XXXX number of attendees or how you assisted presenting to XXXX number of attendees about the projects.

    Good job, and I hope this helps.

    Sincerely,

    Dani



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    Danielle Schroeder P.E., M.ASCE (She/her)
    Transportation Engineer
    Jenkintown PA
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  • 57.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-20-2024 11:42 AM

    Hello Dani,

    Thank you for your time and insights, 

    I will effect the changes observed.



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    Muheez Hassan Aff.M.ASCE
    Civil Engineer
    Ifako-Ijaiye LA
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  • 58.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 11:14 AM
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    I look forward to seeing how I can improve my resume. Thank you for offering this opportunity!

    - Christian Jarvis



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    Christian Jarvis S.M.ASCE
    Student
    Provo UT
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  • 59.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 11:16 AM
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    Hello,

    Thank you for taking the time to review my resume.  Looking forward to improve it in any way I can.

    Cameron Loula



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    Cameron Loula P.E., M.ASCE
    Structural Engineer
    Elizabethtown PA
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    RESUME_cdl.docx   24 KB 1 version


  • 60.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-17-2024 11:00 AM

    Hi Cameron,

    I suggest a minor change to the wording of your Objective with a little more emphasis on what you can lend to an employer, rather than strictly what you hope to gain yourself.

    Your work experience section looks great to me. My background isn't in structures but it appears that you describe your work clearly and are showing your skills without coming off as bragging.

    Maybe I am biased because my own resume is formatted this way, but I honestly think everything else about your resume already looks great too. 

    If we really want to nitpick your formatting, you could try to find a way to re-gain some of the area on the left side of the page so that you didn't need such a small margin on the right side to keep everything on one page – but again I'm nitpicking because I really like everything else you have here. Great job.



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    Christopher Seigel P.E., M.ASCE
    Civil Engineer
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  • 61.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 11:16 AM
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    So thankful for this opportunity! Please find attached my resume, any feedback would be highly appreciated!



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    Juan Luis De Bethencourt Duque S.M.ASCE
    Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
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    Resume Juan Luis.pdf   110 KB 1 version


  • 62.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 11:17 AM
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    Excited to get my resume reviewed for my current job hunting. Thank you for the opportunity!



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    Sara Lucia Lizarazo S.M.ASCE
    Civil and Environmental Engineer
    Berkeley CA
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    Resume_Sara Lizarazo.pdf   453 KB 1 version


  • 63.  RE: ASCE Resume Workshop - Fall 2024

    Posted 11-14-2024 11:17 AM
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    Thank you so much for this opportunity and your help to helping me to improve my resume.  I attached my resume to this email.  

    Thanks again for your help. 



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    Lida Safavi S.M.ASCE
    Quality Manager
    Yardley PA
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