Ah sorry for late reply.
Alright, let's say you are right, that I don't like programming (which I still disagree, cause I painfully delibrately take a optional programming class even though I could have taken otherelective non-electronic modules). In any case, programming is still a vital skill to learn and to cultivate.

I know I'm still a naive boy, and yes giving excuses to me is like eating candy. But not doing nothing is far worse than doing something I dislike.

few things I need to understand/clarify:

Since I have worked for a year+ after graduating, is my work experience that much important in securing an entry position? I understand that any improvement is a good thing, but do I need to stress on my academic performance since my current work experience has nothing to do with softwares?

Focus on what you can offer to be a programmer. Even there is a small task that you did in the previous job it is something that you can offer as a skill to sell. That was my point. There is no such thing as one industry that fits all.

Even experienced people have to learn new industry and skills as well. It is all down to your ability to learn quickly and apply those skills. That is what the employers are looking for. There is no sweet time learning a skill in a working industry. Learn to break from that mind set and you are highly in demand.

Objective:

Noted.
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Education:

Noted.  Even if I work only for a year my CGPA isn't necessary? okay.

I was just pointing out that you must not show your bad grades when it is not needed. Focus on your selling points. I am sure you dont see a fruit seller showing his moldy stocks to you right?

Work Experience:

Noted. I never noticed the grammar mistakes. Is it the -ed's? Okay I will change that.

Regarding achievements, so I include the achievements after listing out some of the job's responsibility?

Yes. Not only it is a good method of summarizing, it also tells the potential employer what you had learned and which skills you could offer to them that is useful. It is all about selling yourself to the employer.

Personal particular:

Noted.

Skills:

Noted. Previously I followed the jobstreet's format which includes years. Is that better?

It is up to you. But I didnt bother to put the calculations in my resume. Usually I will just round it so it is easier to understand. No one really care if you add or minus a few months just to make things easier to read.

Languages:

Noted. thanks.

Activities:

I used to co-organize blood donation for my college. I think I shall include that?

Noted. I'll add certain interests. I do play ultimate frisbee which improves teamwork and logical thinking.
Scrap that warcraft 3 game thing.

Anything is better than a gaming hobby in a resume.

Academic Projects:

Noted.

References:

Sorry I've only had universities referees. Should I try to find a work referees? I'm afraid if I ask my boss as a referee, he could view me as a quitter and not be much kinder to me.

Here comes a nifty trick, learn to make friends outside work that is neutral or in favor to you. Usually your referees are trusted colleague or your clients. Plan who will be your referee, it is important to do so. Your boss is never a good thing to use as a referee until you finally get the job (when potential employers are already interested in you then bad boss is not an obstacle).

Most of them will bad mouth you in a very drastic manner. If you are in good terms with your boss then it is a good thing to add him. If they did bad mouth you, then play the neutral card. There is a lot of ways to talk your way out of this situation.

I've uploaded the newly edited version, kindly please check it out and give me feedback. Also regarding the work referee, I'm finding it difficult but I'm sure a few of my colleagues are willing to give the support I'm looking for.

I've also checked http://www.rubyresumes.com and it certainly is very helpful.



I understand your meaning. I have to do a little research on the available industries and soul searching. For now I'll temp. look for any jobs around my scope, cause I really want to leave my old job as the bosses and the culture isn't what I'm comfortable with, even after a year.

I've uploaded the newly edited version, kindly please check it out and give me feedback. Also regarding the work referee, I'm finding it difficult but I'm sure a few of my colleagues are willing to give the support I'm looking for.

I've also checked http://www.rubyresumes.com and it certainly is very helpful.



I understand your meaning. I have to do a little research on the available industries and soul searching. For now I'll temp. look for any jobs around my scope, cause I really want to leave my old job as the bosses and the culture isn't what I'm comfortable with, even after a year.
If you're saying  I'm heading down the wrong path, what is your recommendation I should do? If possible kindly be specific, and not too much open ended questions.

brightjoey,

STOP LYING to yourself!!

1) Ask what do you REALLY WANT TO BE in 5 years??

2) What are you willing to DO NOW to get there??

At this moment, you just want to get out of your current job but you DID NOT ASK what you want to be.

<<If possible kindly be specific,>.

How can WE be SPECIFIC when you keep on LYING on what you really want??

Just want to ask you simple questions,
What do you want to become in the future? Maybe next 2-5 years...
Work in engineering? become own boss, open a restaurant? running ecommerce? become lecturer? making movie? or prefer unemployed stay at home?

Just a honest answer..

Seems this time you have some firm answer for us. For design machinery, normally you will exposed to CAD, for example AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS and etc.
During my FYP last time, I did propose and do projects of verifying fatigue life of certain steel using ANSYS via Finite Element Analysis.
I'm only one in the course proposing such computational method and compare with real experiments. Most of the 99% undergrad that time only taking titles given by lecturers/supervisor.
The ANSYS do have programming features if you want to custom run some extra simulations for those not available in the software itself.

Below is only illustration of the software.

Had a quick glance through at your resume and my suggestion would be :-
1. Remove diploma CGPA. It is too low to do you any good and might harm your chances.
2. Remove SPM results. It is not even relevant when you have a degree and diploma.
3. Work experience might be too boring for HR. Suggest you try to make it more interesting? Maybe add in some accomplishment?
4. Remove expected salary. No point to tie down your negotiation power.
5. Remove irrelevant personal particulars i.e. IC number, transportation.
6. Seems like you have leadership and event organising experience. I would suggest you re-phase these to your advantages and park it under skills. For example, list out communication skills and you go on to show how you are the MC for the event. Fully attended by students is too vague. If there are thousands of participants, do not be shy and make sure you quantified it in your resume as a key strength.
7. I would suggest you remove the Warcraft 3 name from your resume. Some interviewers might interpret it as being too childish. Instead, you could maybe list it as an event organising skills. For e.g. organised inter school computer game tournament whereby xxx number of participants attended.
8. Why the heck is FYP included? Is it applicable? If not, remove it.

<<I like to see myself working in engineering, >>

Why??

<< The main thing is to get a job that I love spending time with, and it involves going through different industry and finding out what I love and passionate about. >>

That is a long and wasteful way to find out...  It will be wrong anyhow.

It is VERY SIMPLE.

What are you doing with YOUR FREE TIME now?? What are the stuff that you GLADLY do that without getting pay for??

If you have to get pay (a job) to DO SOMETHING, you do not love and passionate on that thing.

<<In 5 years, I see myself being a leading professional in designing machinery. >>

Why and what is there to stop you now??

http://3d.about.com/od/3d-Electronics/tp/L...eady-To-Use.htm

You can buy a 3D printer for less than USD $1,000.  And, they are dropping to less than USD $500.

You can manufacture almost anything now at home.  What is there to stop you??

I have not tried ANSYS before, but Autocad is pretty much my bread and butter during college days. May I ask what kind of jobs would require me to use ANSYS?
Thanks, I had updated the front page with the latest version

1. Yup, removed.
2. Yup, removed.
3. I added some accomplishments, kindly check if it's interesting to catch HR's eyes.
4. Okay, although without much working experience I'm afraid they might think I'm asking too high when I'm expecting lower.
5. Okay. Will do.
6. Ah, another advice I had was it din't really matter and I should leave it as a one liner.
7. Yup, changed it to cybergames. I suppose that makes it seem less childish and more impactful towards leadership roles.
8. Guides around the most , and especially since I'm thinking of switching path more towards software, I think my FYP shows my skills hard work.