Chapter 15, Additional Exercise 3: Evaluating a Résumé

The following résumé was submitted in response to an ad describing these duties: "Research and develop key technology and system concepts for spectrally efficient digital radio frequency data networks such as digital cellular mobile radio telephones, public safety trunked digital radio systems, and satellite communications." In a brief memo to your instructor, describe how effective the résumé is. What are some of its problems?

Rajiv Siharath

2319 Fifth Avenue

Waverly, CT 01603

Phone: 611-3356

Personal Data:

22 Years old

Height 5'11"

Weight 176 lbs.

Education:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering University of Connecticut, June, 2007

Experience:

6/15-9/15 Falcon Electronics

Examined panels for good wiring. Also, I revised several schematics.

6/14-9/14 MacDonalds Electrical Supply Co.

Worked parts counter.

6/13-9/13 Happy Burger

Made hamburgers, fries, shakes, fish sandwiches, and fried chicken.

6/12-9/12 Town of Waverly

Outdoor maintenance. In charge of cleaning up McHenry Park and Municipal Pool picnic grounds. Did repairs on some electrical equipment.

Backround:

Born and raised in Waverly.

Third baseman, Fisherman's Rest softball team.

Hobbies:

jogging, salvaging and repairing appliances, reading magazines, politics.

References:

Will be furnished upon request.