3 RD SEMESTER MANDATORY ADVISING: HOW TO BUILD YOUR C.V. Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center

Since Last Semester….

Agenda  Why are we here…again?  What is a curriculum vitae (C.V.)?  How is it different from a résumé?  What criteria do you use when creating one?

After you leave this Workshop:  Distinguish between a C.V. and a résumé  Learn which situations would call for a C.V. or a résumé  Learn how to create your own C.V. and résumé  Learn how to maintain your C.V. and résumé

What is a C.V. and how does it differ from a résumé? What is a résumé?

 French meaning “summary”  Concise summary of your recent, significant, pertinent qualifications tailor-made for a specific purpose  Its purpose is to apply to something specific  Ranges from 1-2 pages  Think carefully about the style; must be appropriate to the position you’re applying for  Latin meaning “course of life”  A comprehensive database of your education, academic background, and extra- curricular activities  Its purpose is to keep track of everything you have done  As long as it needs to be  Style is whatever works for you RésuméCurriculum Vitae Your résumé comes from pulling experiences from your C.V..

Why is it important?  Applications to professional school  Personal statement  Jobs  Careers  Fellowships  Scholarships  Grants  Keep track of everything

What I Would List in My Curriculum Vitae Academics/Research University of Hawai’i at M ā noa ServiceLeadership Career DevelopmentIntercultural Awareness Awards and RecognitionPersonal Wellness Roosevelt High School Fluent in French Basketball Piano Lessons

What I Would List in My Curriculum Vitae Academics/Research University of Hawai’i at M ā noa ServiceLeadership Career DevelopmentIntercultural Awareness Awards and RecognitionPersonal Wellness Roosevelt High School Fluent in French Basketball Piano Lessons Major: Food Science & Human Nutrition Meals on Wheels French Culture Club Basketball Intramurals

What I Would List in My Curriculum Vitae Academics/Research University of Hawai’i at M ā noa ServiceLeadership Career DevelopmentIntercultural Awareness Awards and RecognitionPersonal Wellness Roosevelt High School Fluent in French Basketball Piano Lessons Major: Food Science & Human Nutrition Meals on Wheels French Culture Club Basketball Intramurals GPA: 3.7 Dean’s List Treasurer (Pre-Dental Association) Pre-Dental Association 5K Run (Pre-Dental Associaton)

Now you try

7 Categories in our C.V.  Academic/Research  Schools attended, research completed, etc.  Recognition & Awards  Scholarships, awards, honors, grants, etc.  Career Development  Jobs held, experience gained in field, etc.  Service  Any volunteer work completed, community activities, etc.

7 Categories in our C.V. cont’d.  Leadership  Club positions held, job positions, etc.  Intercultural Awareness  Study abroad experience, foreign languages, cultural clubs/activities, etc.  Personal Wellness  Hobbies, sports teams, leisure classes, etc.

Keep in mind…  Title  Sections  Location/Date/Year/Average Hours per Week  Supervisor’s Name and Contact Information  Descriptions  Length  It is a living document.  Using one event for multiple sections…  The presentation of a C.V. is geared to your own taste  There are many variations in how to present information

Sample C.V. vs Résumé Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) Everything You’ve Done Résumé Targeted

Questions?

Additional Resources  PAC Website  M ā noa Career Center (MCC)  Résumé and C.V. workshop, review services  Student Support Services  College Opportunities Program  Your individual advisors  Professionals in the field

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