Resume & CV Presentation

Jayesh C S Pai Career Specialist Min of Defence
What is a resume or CV?

o Which is best for you?
What is included in a resume What is included in a CV Writing effective skills phrases

o Give it a try!
Questions?
Ana Eliason Strommen Career & Internship Center Augsburg College 612.330.1148 eliason@augsburg.edu
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
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
Curriculum Vitae (CV)

o At least 2 pages (no page limit) o Includes detailed synopsis of education, teaching, research
experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations o Complete bio sheet of life
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)
Use a resume when:

o Applying for positions in business, industry, governmental, and
non-profit jobs.
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.
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
Curriculum Vitae
Resume
Includes general information

o Name
o Phone Number Check your voicemail & ringtone o Address o Email Address - MAKE SURE IT IS APPROPRIATE
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
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
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
May include experiences in separate sections or combined

o Relevant or Related Experience
o Research Experience o Teaching Experience o Internship Experience
o Volunteer or Community Service Experience

o Additional Experience
Basic information to include:

o Your title
o Name of company or organization, city & state o Dates employed/involeved o Responsibilities/duties/skills demonstrated
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.
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
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
Leadership experience & offices held

o Student organizations o Include dates & titles
Honors & Scholarships Clubs & Organizations Professional memberships & conferences attended Special Skills
o Languages, technical skills
Computer Skills
o List hardware, software, & platforms
International Experience
List on a separate page of same paper Include

o Name & title of person o Company or organization o Address
o City, state, zip code

o Phone number o Email address
Use formatting to make important information stand out Make absolutely sure there are no mistakes
o Spell check is not enough
Structure content to be applicable for specific positions

o Refer to the job/internship/research description to ensure your
resume or CV is appropriate
Final tips from professionals
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

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Jayesh C S Pai Career Specialist Min of Defence

What is a resume or CV?

What is included in a resume What is included in a CV Writing effective skills phrases

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Use a resume when:

Includes general information

May include experiences in separate sections or combined

o Volunteer or Community Service Experience

Basic information to include:

Leadership experience & offices held

List on a separate page of same paper Include

o City, state, zip code

Structure content to be applicable for specific positions

Final tips from professionals

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