Hey Ben,
It's unfortunate, I had gotten an research position for the summer but once
meeting the PI he ended up wanting me to do biology for his engineering
teams rather than me doing engineering. Since he wasn't going to have me do
any engineering, I ended up rescinding my acceptance for the summer.
I'll have to gather my CAD files and put a portfolio together, thanks for
the tip!
Alex
On March 28, 2021 6:18:35 AM Ben Brockert <wikkit@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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