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CV Writing
CV or Resume
CV
• A curriculum vitae (CV) is a
document that outlines your
entire academic history.
• It is used most often to apply
for:
o Faculty positions at
colleges and universities,
o Research-intensive
positions at national labs or
research institutes,
o Fellowships, grants, or
awards.
Length is less important in a CV than
completeness. Your CV should include
your complete academic history and is not
typically limited by length, as is a resume.
• Contact information (professional)
• Education
• Professional Positions (brief descriptions; optional)
• Honors and Awards
• Grant Funding
• Leadership/Service (Focus on professional life or science outreach)
• Teaching and mentoring
• Invited presentations and/or seminars (national meetings or first author)
• Publications
Resume
• A resume is a summary of your
experiences and skills relevant
to the field of work you are
entering.
• It highlights your
accomplishments to show a
potential employer that you are
qualified for the work you want.
It is not a biography of
everything you have done.
• Summary
• Qualifications
• Experience with
Achievements
• Licenses or
Certifications
• Education
• Professional
Affiliations
• Summary– Speak directly to the position you are
applying for, i.e… Elevator Speech
Engineering Graduate with leadership training and experience with academic
training at the University of Montana. Proven skills in project management,
organization and research with a background in office administration and
organization. Able to provide employers with administrative support and
professional communication skills.
• Qualifications – List several key skills listed in job description. Do
not forget to choose soft skills as well.
Experience - Provide a presentation of where you worked, in what
positions, and for how long.
1. Companies you worked for
2. Locations of your previous employers
3. Employment Dates
4. Your titles/positions
Accomplishments - List accomplishments to show you make
a difference in the workplace. You can include your
accomplishment(s) directly under each position or in a
separate category called Accomplishments, Achievements, or
Contributions.
•What did I do that was above and
beyond my normal job duties?
•How did I stand out among other
employees?
•Was I ever recognized by a
supervisor for a job well done?
When and why?
•Did I win any awards or accolades?
•What new processes did I
implement to improve things?
•What problems did I solve?
•Did I ever consistently meet or
exceed goals or quotas?
•Did I save the company money?
•What made me really great at my
job?
Cv vs Resume Writing Presentation   11-19-2015
Cv vs Resume Writing Presentation   11-19-2015
Cv vs Resume Writing Presentation   11-19-2015
Cv vs Resume Writing Presentation   11-19-2015