Robin's Resumes (r)

Adding value to your Career Documentation | Career Coaching

Call or Text Today: 404-875-2688

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Technical Resumes: A Specialty of Robin’s Resumes®

Candidates for technical positions know they can count on Robin’s Resumes® when they are preparing to change or find a job.  I have several qualifications for writing technical resumes.

First, I am a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with a BS in chemical engineering.

Second, for many years I worked as a chemical engineer, process engineer, project manager, and software developer in major corporations.

Third, as a Certified Master Resume Writer and Certified Professional Resume Writer, I have received recognition in my field not only as a writer but as a speaker and mentor for other writers.

Fourth, I understand how to present a technical career so that it will pass safely through electronic Applicant Tracking Systems and then impress both the general Human Resources manager and the specific technical manager who is trying to find the ideal candidate.

Need more reasons? Contact me today and we can discuss your specific challenges.

Highly Technical Resumes

As a resume writer with a degree in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, I have a good handle on technical content. If you are in a highly technical or scientific field, your resume should take the following points into consideration.

First, your resume will likely be read somewhere along the line by someone who does not understand what you do. A resume is not a term paper or a vocabulary test.

It has to be clear enough that a recruiting manager, Human Resources professional, or other nontechnical person can appreciate at least the gist of it.

Second, companies are more interested in results than in a long list of scientific and technical terms. Before you list every bit of research you’ve participated in or every paper you’ve authored, make sure they are relevant to the company, industry, and job you want to enter. Knowing the technology isn’t enough: companies want to see what you accomplished with your knowledge.

Third, you have to define acronyms. You may feel that “everyone” in your field knows the acronyms you are using. Believe me, they don’t. In fact, different departments in the same company may use the exact same acronym to mean two completely different things. Look up any acronym on the Internet and you’ll be astounded by how many meanings it has, even within the same field.

Yes, a degree from MIT has prepared me to understand technical and scientific terms. I still insist on writing resumes with sound English grammar, clarity, and a strong emphasis on results. Those are the resumes that win jobs.

If you’re in a technical or scientific field, please contact Robin’s Resumes® today for help with your resume.