Resume/CV Writing

Presented By

Caitlin Henke, MA

Career Development Facilitator

CV versus Resume

Resume

• Profile of professional qualifications

• One to two pages in length

• Generally more focused on employment history than academic background

CV versus Resume

Curriculum vitae (CV)

• In-depth written account of education, experience, and achievements

• One to several pages in length- Industry = shorter (2-3 p.)- Research/academia = longer (3+ p.)- 1st years = 2 p.

• Used primarily in academiaTeaching, research, administration, consulting

What is the Purpose?

• To get an interview, not a job

• Provides a summary of what you want to discuss in an interview

• Self-promotion document

Effective Resumes/CVs

• Generate interviews

• Are tailored to a specific position within a specific organization

• Your resume should focus on:– Skills and experiences outside of your paid

positions– Targeting your strengths to the employer’s

needs– The most relevant parts of your background

and important assets as they relate to the position

– Include key words, exact matches, minimum qualifications, required skills from posting

Marketing tool

What types of Experiences?

• Coursework• Projects/

Assignments• Conferences/

Workshops• Student Activities• Special

knowledge/Skills

• Full-time work• Part-time work• Volunteer• Community service• Student/ Professional

organizations

LANGUAGE SKILLSFluent in written and spoken Spanish

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCESExtensive travel in Latin America,Summers 2007 and 2008

RELATED ACTIVITIESPerformer, Into the Woods, Musical Theatre Southwest, June 2006

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED“A-B-C and 1-2-3”, New Mexico Student Leader Association, April 2008

Additional Sections (resume)

AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTSLottery Scholarship RecipientDean’s List: 2010 - 2011

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSMember, New Mexico Student Leaders Association, Aug 2008 – present

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENTPresident, ASUNM, May 2009 – May 2010

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTVolunteer, Habitat for Humanity, June 2008 – Aug 2010

CV Sections May Include• Education• Dissertation or Thesis• Honors and Awards• Certification/Licensure/• Endorsements• Courses Taught/Teaching

Experience• Lab Experience• Professional Experience• Relevant Experience• Languages

• Professional Associations/Memberships

• Publications• Presentations• Recent/Current Research• Community Involvement• Educational Travel• Institutional/Academic Service• Qualifications and Skills• References

• Grants Received

Basic Format

• Contact information• Objective/Summary of

Qualifications• Education

• Academic Experience/Projects

• Professional Experience• Related Experience• Additional Sections

Contact Information

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. candidate with five years of teaching experience providing outstanding

academic support in university setting. Extensive knowledge of cell breakage, ELISA, immunoassays and spectroscopy. Proficiency in preparation and identification of nucleic acids, protein isolation and separation by gel filtration and computer analysis of kinetic data.

Profile

• Highly energetic individual with proven ability to motivate children of diverse backgrounds, and engage them in educational activities.

• Effective leadership providing direction and accountability for teams experiencing increased test scores for standardized tests.

Eye catcher

EDUCATIONMaster of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences

The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Anticipated: May 2010

Relevant Course work: Clinical Serology, Advanced Clinical Microbiology, Advanced Immunohematology, Clinical Lab Management

Bachelor of Science in Biology

The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico

May 2007 Graduated magna cum laude

Education

Chronological/Traditional:

• Content listed in reverse order with the most recent information first.

• Preferred among conservative employers

• Best suited those who have a great deal of related experience

Functional/Skills Based:

• Content is categorized by functions, or areas of expertise and skills.

• De-emphasizes dates and concentrates on skills, experience, and

– accomplishments

• Works well for individuals with limited education or employment gaps

• Good for career changers

Format: Chronological vs. Functional

• Draw upon ALL experiences that are related to position

• Look for direct/exact matches• Use the vocabulary of the profession• Use high-impact action words• Quantify your experiences • Control the flow of information through sequencing• Always focus on outcomes, contributions, and

accomplishments• http://online.onetcenter.org

Describing your Experiences

O*Net

• Be consistent• Easy to read (enough white

space)• Appropriate use of

fonts/bullets ( TNR, Arial)• Completely free of errors• Appropriate margins• Consistent use of verb

tense• Suitable length

Resume/CV Checks

• Clip art, scanned images, or borders• Personal information (marital status, date of birth,

health status, photograph)• Use of the first person (ex. I did…)• Salary requirements• Contractions and abbreviations (i.e. Don’t)• Hobbies• Addresses of previous employers• Reason for leaving previous position(s)• Forget to submit a cover letter with the resume

Resume Don'ts

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