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Questions?
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How many of you have written a resume or CV before? What is the purpose of a resume or CV?
Understanding the context for your resume or CV is really important in order to craft a successful document
Goal for Today = Provide you the tools to understand how to craft your own resume or CV
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 eliason@augsburg.edu
Primary difference:
o Length, what is included, what each is used for
Resume
o No more than 1-2 pages o Summary of skills, education, and experience o Typically tailored for specifics jobs/positions
experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations o Complete bio sheet of life
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Use a CV when:
o Applying for academic, education, scientific, or research
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positions Applying for fellowships, scholarships, or grants Applying for positions in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia Applying for internships (exceptions apply depending on industry) Applying for graduate school (exceptions apply by program)
non-profit jobs.
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 eliason@augsburg.edu
Start with a listing of all your experience and accomplishments. Determine the audience for your resume or CV you will likely use both types of documents during your career! Consider how much information to include and how to best highlight your skills and accomplishments. Select appropriate section headings to organize your resume.
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Heading Professional Summary / Objective Education Work / Internship Experience Volunteer Experience Leadership / Activities
Relevant Coursework Specific Skills Honor and Awards Research Experience Relevant Experience Presentations / Publications Professional Organizations
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Curriculum Vitae
Resume
Name should be bigger & bolder than the rest Separate from the body using a line or graphic Be conservative with graphics
Optional: May include LinkedIn profile address
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Objective
Professional Summary
Your objective is optional Focuses on YOUR interests and goal If not on resume, it must be in your cover letter Be clear & concise about what you want If you are not specific, list your career interests
Also optional Lists highlights of background relevant to employer Encourages employer to read on Helps highlight skills not evident in work history
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Must include: Institution name and location City & state Degree Date of graduation Major, minor, concentration
Additional Options: GPA (3.0 or higher) Coursework Lab skills Computer skills Scholarships Deans list or honors Study abroad Research
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Research Experience Options: Institution and/or department List faculty mentor or supervisor Project summary or title Use effective skills phrases
Augsburg College - Department of Biology, Minneapolis, MN Summer 20XX Research Associate, Supervisor: Dr. Name Perform genetic analysis of mutations causing hormone-independent signaling of the human luteinizing hormone receptor.
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Skill phrases are action statements that describe your experiences. Components of a skill phrase
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Bullet point (avoid use of personal pronoun) Action verbs in the past-tense Specific skill that was learned or honed Results of your work, or how or why you did the work.
I DID THIS Task/Duty Created a database of company information AND THIS IS WHAT HAPPEND Result Improved Outcome Efficiency
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Presentations List the title of the presentation (in italics) Where presentation was given
o Conference, company, college, etc.
Date of presentation
Publications List the title of the document (in italics) Indicate if published or if currently under review Date published
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Honors & Scholarships Clubs & Organizations Professional memberships & conferences attended Special Skills
o Languages, technical skills
Computer Skills
o List hardware, software, & platforms
International Experience
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 eliason@augsburg.edu
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 eliason@augsburg.edu
Use formatting to make important information stand out Make absolutely sure there are no mistakes
o Spell check is not enough
resume or CV is appropriate
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 eliason@augsburg.edu
Career counselors are available to review your resume or CV and provide feedback
Call the office to schedule an appointment: 612-3301148 To view more resume/CV examples, visit the Strommen Career & Internship Center wiki website:
http://cswl.pbworks.com
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 eliason@augsburg.edu
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 eliason@augsburg.edu