Job Application Advice

I'm a senior Mechanical Engineering Student and I'm looking for a full time position after graduation in May. I've filled out countless online applications and I went to my schools Career fair. I still haven't gotten a single interview. I send a cover letter with every application. Anyone have any advice on what I can do to make myself more marketable? (Format might not work with copy and paste)

Resume:

Education
Michigan State University
Mechanical Engineering (Major) GPA: 3.88/4.0 Expected Graduation May 2017
Concentration in Energy; Honors College
Experience
T.B. Simon Power Plant
Student Engineering Aide: Sep 2016 – Present
• Update and catalogue electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings from 1970’s to present
• Aiding in integrating 11.6 MW solar PV system into existing natural gas powered combustion turbine power plant
• Working alongside engineers to maintain power plant operations, monitor efficiency, and track electricity and steam output
• Identifying and correcting system inefficiencies to save power and money while protecting expensive equipment

Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
Controls Student Intern May 2016 – Sep 2016
• Aided in the construction of the new, world-class isotope research facility, to be completed in 2022
• Led student team that set up the controls cabling system within testing facility
• Created and updated electrical drawings using AutoCAD software
• Analyzed equipment to determine quality and created/maintained records detailing specifications
• Performed retrofit on testing cabling to remove obsolete equipment

NVH Experts
Product Development Intern May 2015 – May 2016
• Assisted in research on materials and concepts for use in a thermo-chemical cooling invention
• Consulted experts to better understand the specific osmotic principles pertinent to the above invention
• Aided in design and overall concepts of a product
• Demonstrated an accurate description of an invention within the parameters of a patent (pending)

Michigan State University
College Algebra and Trigonometry Teaching Assistant: Aug 2014 – Dec 2014
• Developed and presented lectures in a manner that helped students grasp difficult concepts
• Held seminars outside of class to increase students’ knowledge and understanding
• Evaluated homework and exams to assess underlying comprehension of concepts
• Maintained records of attendance and exam/quiz scores for approximately 30 students

Skills
• Experience using AutoCAD software
• Proficient in Matlab
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experienced with NX modeling software
• Trained in use of Finite Element Analysis

Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 04 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (20) $385
  • Associates (88) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (67) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
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