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
