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  1. Deep Funk
    Deep Funk
    C# a.k.a. C Sharp. Cross platform developing is valuable...
    Oct 19, 2017
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  2. monacelli
    monacelli
    I always found projects to be useful in this respect. They show that not only do you have a particular skill set, but you've actually applied it in a relevant context. Good conversation starters in interviews too
    Oct 19, 2017
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  3. FallingObjects
    FallingObjects
    Any measurable accomplishments or achievements look great. Even if you dont have prior "work" experience. Participationt in competitions, for example. Tailor your resume and letter to each position.
    Oct 19, 2017
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  4. FallingObjects
    FallingObjects
    Also, feel free to message me directly and I'll be happy to take a closer look for you. I've some past experience in HR, and a fair bit of one-on-one learning from lots of university staff and business professors in resume stuff.
    Oct 19, 2017
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  5. jexby
    jexby
    skills to cross disciplines would involved python3, data analytics frameworks and containerization (mandatory). how/where you get initial experience may be self learning but can lead into wide areas for interns. PM me as I'm fostering intern pipelines for a new, alebeit small, startup.
    Oct 19, 2017
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  6. SoupRKnowva
    SoupRKnowva
    you guys are full of good ideas, but i was mostly wondering about how to get skills i am actively developing now, but that havent yet matured, onto my resume. They'll be greatly developed by the end of the school year, more than in time for the internships.
    Oct 19, 2017
  7. SoupRKnowva
    SoupRKnowva
    @FallingObjects thanks! I actually havent ever written a resume before, so this is a first. never had to in the air force, but I really want to get a summer internship for next summer, and now is the time to shine
    Oct 19, 2017
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  8. DigMe
    DigMe
    A good starting point is looking at examples of good resumes online. A lot of websites offer tips in this area.
    Oct 19, 2017
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  9. Elnrik
    Elnrik
    Keep it simple. It's not an essay. Lots of people like bullet points. Me included.
    Oct 19, 2017
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  10. Grahad2
    Grahad2
    (I assume CE/EE given your prior comments)
    -Git/Mercurial knowledge is a boon
    -One page resume, cut out everything that is not relevant. Cut fluff out, concrete results/actions only.
    -Do projects. Small, personal projects also work and shows an ability to transfer skill into application.
    -VHDL projects etc are in demand since FPGAs are the in thing now
    -Did I mention knowing how to do versioning? Yeah, learn Git.
    Oct 20, 2017
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  11. atomicbob
    atomicbob
    Several thoughts. Don't assume the person with which you are communicating knows anything about you. With that in mind, for which hard skills are you looking? EE, ME, SW, SysE, etc.
    Oct 20, 2017
  12. atomicbob
    atomicbob
    Second, research any company to which you send a resume. Know something about them before participating in any interviews. Avoid acronyms unless you know the specific usage at a given company. Context is everything. ASA implies Acoustical Society of America in an audio based firm. ASA implies American Society of Anesthesiologist in a medical device firm, as an example.
    Oct 20, 2017
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  13. atomicbob
    atomicbob
    Work on and document a project that interests you. Include both written and photo documentation if hardware oriented. If EE, design and build an amplifier for example. If SW create an app that does something interesting. These will provide you with more insights than you might think. Especially with learning the steps to make something happen. Will help with talking points later.
    Oct 20, 2017
  14. SoupRKnowva
    SoupRKnowva
    My first couple digital classes at my community college we did all our labs with 7400 series chips, but over the summer i bought my own FPGA and started learning Verilog. Throughout the school year im going to be rapidly developing my skills in both quartus prime and vivado as well as verilog
    Oct 20, 2017
  15. SoupRKnowva
    SoupRKnowva
    I even managed to already get a research position in the VLSI lab, helping with logic analysis and CLI tools development using FPGAs to emulate their asic designs. I just wanted to figured out to get all that stuff on there, since Im not experience with it now but i will be later?
    Oct 20, 2017
  16. SoupRKnowva
    SoupRKnowva
    @Grahad2 git is a really good idea haha i hadnt really thought of that for verilog, ill probably start using that as a store for all my stuffs
    Oct 20, 2017