Employment
Permanent Employment Cinereus Systems is unlikely to be offering any full time employment before June 2000. Occasionally we may become aware of employment opportunities, In this case we can forward resumes (see below) on to potential employers.
Casual, Contact and Piece-rate work Occasionally work becomes available assembling circuits boards or assemblies; or in updating documentation. If you have experience in electronics assembly, and have minimal tools then you may able to this work at home, typically payment would be made per completed assembly.
Student, Work experience and Hobbyist As part of our commitment to providing electronics eduction to budding engineers, we can occasionally provide assistance to students, radio amateurs, hobbyists etc. This assistance might typically be the provision of components, pcbs, kits etc for minimal cost (or free in exchange for assembly labour).
RESUME
A good resume is an essential tool for a potential employer to assess the suitability of a canditate for a vacant position. The resume should be well structured to enable a quick overview of your skills (An employer has no time to weed out the details from pages of random blurb!).
The covering letter should be brief, and show that you done some basic research on the employer. You should indicate your aspirations. You should declare your personality type, e.g "extremely creative", "infective personality".
The following should be included in the resume.
Education experience:
- Years at high school + TER score.
- Trade courses + certificates.
- Tertiary education.
- Other courses (First Aid, Pilots licence etc.)
Work experience:
- Include appropriate experience, with more detail of "engineering" activities.
- Do not claim "Amway distributor" or "Kentucky Fried Chicken" as "Extensive management skills"!!.
Skills:
- Computer Languages proficient, e.g. C, Basic, Assembly language for XXX processor, micro-controller.
- Computer literacy: Able to use Windows, "Word" or equiv, "Excel" or equiv, Internet browser.
- Network literacy: TCPIP skills, Web authoring, setting up networks.
- Engineering design software: e.g. Circuit simulator, PCB layout, Drawing (e.g. Autocad, Autosketch)
- Mechanical skills; can work Milling machine, Lathe, Drill, Welder etc. And basic metalworking amd electrical tools.
- Equipment and significant tools you own should be indicated as it indicates the level of committment you have to your areer path.
Mobility / availability
- Own motor vehicle? / access to motor vehicle
- Locations you are prepared to work
- Dates / days / months you can work (or other committments)
- Times you can work (i.e. overtime / shift work)
Interests / hobbies/memberships.
- Do not neglect these! It is important to have a broad range of interests.
- What you own and the positions you hold indicate the level of your committment. e.g. Commandant of xyz sailing club. Built 1:24 replica of the Titanic etc.
- First aid certificates etc, if not mentioned otherwise.
- Professional associations eg IEEE, IREE, ASIA, ICEX
Attachments:
- A photocopy of just the last years education results (Photocopies of every report card from kindergarten will add volume but no substance!)
- Where subjects scored a fail, an explanatory footnote will prevent your resume being consigned directly to the bin.
- Letters of reference, for positions where you have worked for 4 weeks or more in an engineering related position; and to carry any credence, should be written by a suitably qualified supervisor on a company letterhead.
