Does my resume suck
I am having a hell of a time getting an internship for the summer. I have applied to about 100 places and have had a few interviews but no offers. So I am not sure if my resume sucks or if I suck at interviewing. I want to go into IB after graduation and long term go into PE. Any feedback would be appreciated.
I can't post links so I just copied and pasted.
Education
University of Wisconsin – Madison Madison, Wisconsin
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration May 2020
Major: Finance, Investment & Banking
Overall GPA: 3.31/4.00; Major GPA: 3.75/4.00
Dean’s List Spring 2018
Relevant Courses: Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Macro/Microeconomics
Experience
Morey Airplane Company Middleton, WI
Line Services Staff April 2014-August 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2018
• Developed and implemented new aircraft detailing program. Organized ordering of supplies for the new program and the arrangement of appointments with customers. Completed detailing of six aircraft generating about an extra $2500 in revenue for the Company.
• Supported the care of Company-owned aircraft including: fueling aircraft, checking oil levels, cleaning the windows, and other critical aircraft preflight responsibilities.
• Communicated 1:1 and engaged with approximately 10 customers per day to learn what services their aircraft needed and rendered the ordered services.
• Served as lead trainer for three new hire employees.
NORD Gear Corporation Waunakee, WI
Shipping Clerk May 2017-August 2017
• Cleaned and prepared 100 units per hour for painting by removing oil and taping off areas.
• Corresponded with managers to ensure products were completed by the due date.
• Coordinated with co-workers to assure units were packaged according to the customers’ specifications.
Dane Manufacturing Dane, WI
General Laborer June 2012-August 2012
• Ensured the facility was clean and organized to maximize efficiency.
• Worked on summer long project of painting several dozen pieces of equipment.
Activities
Finance and Investment Society
Vice President of Marketing December 2018-May 2019
• Responsible for sending weekly emails to 200 members regarding upcoming meetings, volunteer opportunities and networking events.
• Creating new website to maximize outward presentation of the club as well as increase resources for members including a suggested reading list.
• Launching LinkedIn page to facilitate networking opportunities for members with alumni, speakers and potential employers.
Active Member September 2017-Present
• Interact with fellow members and potential employers during events.
• Discover and learn about career opportunities from various speakers through event participation.
• Attended semester trips to Minneapolis and New York to learn about the finance industry and expand the network of the Wisconsin School of Business.
Mountain Climber 2012-Present
• Hike remote high-altitude mountain peaks in the United States including California and Colorado.
• Demonstrate teamwork, perseverance and adaptability to changing conditions.
Hey mate,
I don't think your resume by any means "sucks," however it could certainly do with a little work.
First of all, I wouldn't consider the experience you've listed as particularly relevant to IBD. While, during the early stages of your career, it is acceptable to list any job experience you've had, I think you need to refine what you've written to make it more IB specific. For your experience with Morey Airplane Company, for example, instead of only saying you served as a "lead trainer," try to also mention how you managed the team as you supported each individual's development. Similarly, there's a lot of quasi-technical detail that a hiring manager in IBD simply won't be interested in (e.g. checking oil levels, cleaning windows, etc) - focus on revenue generation and any project work (especially if it centres on business development) that you undertook.
Secondly, the way you've described your extra-curricular activities is very fluffy. For your Finance & Investment Society involvement, check your tenses (e.g. "launching" vs "launched" - hint, the latter is correct). Also, more generally, remove any phrases that explicitly tell a recruiter what your participation implies (e.g. "teamwork, perseverance, and adaptability to changing conditions" under your mountain climbing section). The mountain climbing segment is interesting and will help differentiate you from other candidates - explaining why it is relevant removes any sheen and makes it seem like you lack confidence.
Finally, shorten your bullet points. Bullet points, in a strict grammatical sense, are not full sentences (hence why you're not supposed to end them with a full-stop, although this is increasingly subjective). Keep them to once sentence in length. What you do well is to start each bullet with an "action" phrase (e.g. developed, supported, communicated) - this is snappy and to-the-point: keep doing this!
As a more general point, consider to what roles you're applying. I know you want to do IBD after uni (and then transition to PE), and this admirable, however, overall, I'd consider your CV a C+/B-. I think you'll therefore struggle to get a foot-in at a BB. My suggestion would be to target smaller, local IBs and to try and build up your reputation from there. Alternatively, consider accountancy or consulting. Both careers will provide you with a step-up to transitioning to larger-scale IB at a later date, and PE thereafter.
If you have any questions, I'd be happy to try and answer them.
I really appreciate the feedback on my post. I have a few question I am wondering if you could help with.
I see what your saying about how the way I've described my extra-curricualrs. How would you suggest I make it less "fluffy"?
What are some things that I could do or add to my resume that would move it from a C+/B- range to more of a B+/A-? GPA wise I am not going to get much improvement. I am a Junior in terms of graduation status but a Senior in terms of credit standing. I spent my first two years in school as a mechanical engineering major and got a C in two 5 credit engineering classes that are dragging my GPA down.
Do you think there is anyway that I can use my engineering experience to improve my resume?
Thanks in advance I really appreciate the help!
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