Hi Alex,
A lot of the deadlines for summer internships have passed at this
point, but it doesn't hurt to look. There is a site
https://www.spaceinterns.org/ that tries to keep a list of
opportunities.
I'm glad to see that you're involved with your SEDS chapter. In your
resume you might want to talk more about hands-on/hardware skills,
rather than just software and coursework. I've also seen a lot of
success from students that do some kind of portfolio. Showing a nozzle
go from CAD to hardware is useful, as are any other projects you've
been involved in.
Good luck!
Ben, a SEDS-USA advisor.
On Sat, Mar 27, 2021 at 11:26 PM Alex <ajastroud@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello everyone,
Hopefully this is allowed, if not I'm very sorry to have spammed everyone.
I saw mentioned in the recent career advice thread about posting your resume
when looking for a job or internship in aerospace. I was hoping to make some
connections and potentially land a summer internship. And if not, I would
like to get some helpful feedback on my resume.
A little about myself:
I was lost when I first started out, I had taken engineering classes in high
school and was channeled into biology by my teachers. I was never passionate
about it like I am space, but I was unsure what to do and wanting to take on
a challenge I went down the path to try and go to medical school. I finished
my biology degree in 2019 just before the pandemic started. I have always
been passionate about space but didn't think I had what it took to actually
do the engineering. The pandemic hit and I took advantage by going back to
school and trying to follow those passions. I picked up Rocket Propulsion
Elements and some other AIAA textbooks and got to work doing research to try
and develop a rocket engine.
I just started this semester as a Junior at the University of Buffalo
pursuing a Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering dual major. I have been doing
well having graduated with my associates with a 3.89 GPA from the local
community college, while working and pursuing my personal research during the
pandemic.
I am passionate about space and rocket propulsion and would like the
opportunity to learn and work in the field. I've attached my resume and a
link to my linkedin. Any suggestions on how to improve my resume would be
greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Alex Stroud
www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-stroud-rocketry