Expert Resumes for Manufacturing Careers: Engineering, Management, Executive, Operations, Production, and Technology

by Enelow, Wendy S.; Kursmark, Louise M.

• ISBN13: 9781563708589
• ISBN10: 1563708582
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

Packed with resume samples targeted at professional-level people who work for manufacturers in engineering, management, product development, quality control, planning, scheduling, operations, materials, supply chain, distribution, logistics, equipment and facilities design, business support, general management, executives, and more.

Table of Contents

About This Book	ix
Introduction	xi
PART I: Resume Writing, Strategy, and Formats	1	(48)
Resume Writing Strategies for Manufacturing Careers	3	(16)
Resume Strategies	4	(6)
Resume Strategy #1: Who Are You and How Do You Want to Be Perceived?	4	(1)
Resume Strategy #2: Sell It to Me...Don't Tell It to Me	5	(1)
Resume Strategy #3: Use Key Words	6	(2)
Resume Strategy #4: Use the ``Big'' and Save the ``Little''	8	(1)
Resume Strategy #5: Make Your Resume ``Interviewable''	8	(1)
Resume Strategy #6: Eliminate Confusion with Structure and Context	9	(1)
Resume Strategy #7: Use Function to Demonstrate Achievement	9	(1)
Resume Strategy #8: Remain in the Realm of Reality	9	(1)
Resume Strategy #9: Be Confident	10	(1)
There Are No Resume Writing Rules	10	(9)
Content Standards	10	(4)
Presentation Standards	14	(3)
Accuracy and Perfection	17	(2)
Writing Your Resume	19	(20)
Step-by-Step: Writing the Perfect Resume	20	(13)
Contact Information	20	(1)
Career Summary	21	(2)
Professional Experience	23	(3)
Education, Credentials, and Certifications	26	(2)
The ``Extras''	28	(5)
Writing Tips, Techniques, and Important Lessons	33	(6)
Get It Down--Then Polish and Perfect It	33	(1)
Write Your Resume from the Bottom Up	33	(1)
Include Notable or Prominent ``Extra'' Stuff in Your Career Summary	34	(1)
Use Resume Samples to Get Ideas for Content, Format, and Organization	34	(1)
Include Dates or Not?	35	(1)
Always Send a Cover Letter When You Forward Your Resume	36	(1)
Never Include Salary History or Salary Requirements on Your Resume	36	(1)
Always Remember That You Are Selling	37	(2)
Printed, Scannable, Electronic, and Web Resumes	39	(10)
The Four Types of Resumes	39	(7)
The Printed Resume	39	(1)
The Scannable Resume	40	(1)
The Electronic Resume	40	(2)
The Web Resume	42	(4)
The Four Resume Types Compared	46	(2)
Are You Ready to Write Your Resume?	48	(1)
PART II: Sample Resumes for Manufacturing Careers	49	(202)
Resumes for Production Personnel and Supervisors	51	(26)
Resumes for Engineering, Product Development, and Quality Professionals	77	(32)
Resumes for Production Planning, Scheduling, and Operations Support Personnel	109	(8)
Resumes for Materials, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Logistics Personnel	117	(26)
Resumes for Equipment and Facilities Design, Construction, and Maintenance Personnel	143	(18)
Resumes for Manufacturing ``Business Support'' Personnel	161	(36)
Resumes for Plant Management and Operations Management Personnel	197	(22)
Resumes for General Management and Executive Management Personnel	219	(32)
Appendix: Internet Resources for Manufacturing Careers	251	(6)
Organizations for Manufacturing Professionals	251	(1)
Dictionaries and Glossaries	252	(1)
Job Search Sites	252	(2)
Company Information	254	(1)
Interviewing Tips and Techniques	255	(1)
Salary and Compensation Information	255	(2)
Geographic Index of Contributors	257	(8)
Index	265