How To Write a Resume recruiters love in 3 Steps

This article focuses on how to write a Resume recruiters love in three steps. Deborah Loizou has extensive experience recruiting many roles across different sectors and has recently been working for Sartorius.

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How to Craft the Perfect Engineering Resume

Introduction

Creating a standout engineering resume is essential for showcasing your skills and experience to potential employers. Here are some key strategies to ensure your resume stands out.

1. Tips for Highlighting Technical Skills and Project Experience

List Relevant Skills

Start with a dedicated skills section that highlights your proficiency in programming languages, software, tools, and technologies relevant to the job.

Showcase Projects

Include a section detailing significant projects you’ve worked on. Focus on your role, the technologies used, and the impact of the project. Quantify achievements with metrics, like increased efficiency or reduced costs, to provide tangible evidence of your contributions.

Use Keywords

Tailor your resume using keywords from the job description to pass through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and catch the recruiterโ€™s eye.

2. Importance of Showcasing Soft Skills and Teamwork

Highlight Collaboration

Engineering projects often require teamwork. Describe your role in team projects and how you contributed to achieving common goals.

Include Communication Skills

Employers value engineers who can effectively communicate complex ideas. Mention any experience in presenting, writing reports, or liaising with non-technical stakeholders.

3. Tailoring Your Resume for Different Engineering Specialisations

Customise for Each Role

Tailor your resume for each job application. Focus on relevant skills and experiences that match the specific engineering discipline, whether it’s civil, mechanical, software, or another field.

Emphasise Certifications

Highlight any certifications or licenses that are particularly relevant to the specialisation, such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license for civil engineers or certifications in specific software for software engineers.

About the author

Deborah Loizou with her 17 year old son, Nathaniel who is a senior at Archbishop Molloy School
Deborah Loizou with her 17 year old son, Nathaniel who is a senior at Archbishop Molloy School

Deborah D. Loizou is an accomplished Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in recruiting and human resources. Over her career, she has demonstrated expertise in identifying top talent and implementing innovative recruitment strategies across various industries.

Deborah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Human Development from SUNY Empire State College and a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations from the New York Institute of Technology. She is proficient in various HR software and is actively involved in professional organisations such as SHRM.

Professional Experience Highlights

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sartorius Corporation (2022 โ€“ 2024)
Successfully recruited for diverse roles within the Scientific Lab Services, Bioprocessing Divisions, and corporate functions. Led initiatives to refine recruitment processes and ensure a diverse slate of candidates.
Human Resource Manager at Silverseal Security (2019 โ€“ 2022)
Managed recruitment and training for a large security team, implemented a COVID-19 tracking system, and significantly enhanced employee referral programmes.
Human Resource Manager โ€“ Recruitment at Summit Security Services Inc. (2017 โ€“ 2019)
Optimised recruitment processes, reducing time-to-fill, and directed the HR department in recruiting over three hundred officers.
Senior Recruitment Manager at Birch Family Services (2016 โ€“ 2017)
Led new hire orientation sessions, created training modules, and ensured regulatory compliance.

Further Reading

The value of diversity in field engineering teams
The positivity of the rise of women in engineering

The Field Engineer Community – message from Tim Robertson

I founded The Field Engineer community and launched the The Field Engineer community website in November 2021.
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