Yejun Na
President of KSEA Angelo State University YG
The Job Preparation Workshop, the second event initiated by the KSEA (Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association) Austin TX Chapter’s YG Group at Angelo State University (ASU), took place on October 2nd, 2024. The event, held in Room 238 of the Vincent Building, primarily focused on resume writing and editing from the perspective of a current expert involved in recruiting employees and reviewing resumes. Approximately 30 students participated and were provided with Korean food for dinner, thanks to a donated budget from the KSEA Austin Chapter. The event lasted from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM and was divided into two sessions. The first was a lecture on writing an effective resume, and the second was an editing session where selected students’ resumes were reviewed. Mr. Joonho Sung was invited once again, continuing from the previous event, to share his expertise and contribute to the students’ success.
In the first session, Mr. Joonho Sung delivered a lecture on how to create not only a compelling but also a practical resume. He explained that a resume is a concise document that presents who you are to potential employers and serves as the first tool to communicate with them. Therefore, a well-crafted resume should motivate employers to invite you for an interview, making it essential to maintain an impressive one. He recommended keeping a resume under one page, citing that employers typically spend an average of 10 seconds reviewing a resume. He shared his personal opinion that if a resume exceeds one page, employers may be discouraged as they have to turn the page.
He then highlighted the importance of resume formatting and offered tips for improving resumes. Mr. Sung emphasized that the content of a resume allows employers to understand your experiences, the roles you’ve held, and the most important aspect: how you brand yourself. While unique resume formatting can showcase your individuality, he advised that simple format is the best. Rather than spending too much time on formatting, he encouraged students to invest time in tailoring their resume for each company to strengthen the content. Finally, he stressed the value of sharing your resume with professionals already working in the field to gain feedback and the importance of cultivating mentors to help refine your resume.
During the second session, Mr. Sung reviewed the resumes of students who had submitted theirs in advance, displaying them on the screen and providing detailed feedback. Four students submitted their resumes, and others in attendance gained ideas for improving their resumes by observing the review process. Mr. Sung offered specific comments on each section of the resumes, offering advice on areas that needed improvement. He encouraged and guided the students toward writing stronger resumes.
This event was extremely beneficial for those preparing for the job market in the U.S., those planning to apply for graduate school, and anyone in need of resume guidance. Students were highly satisfied with the opportunity to hear from a speaker with extensive experience reviewing and hiring for numerous positions at Dell. We are deeply grateful to Mr. Joonho Sung for taking the time to deliver such an insightful lecture and to the KSEA Austin Chapter for facilitating this valuable networking opportunity.
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