Differences Between Resumes and CVs Resume Primary objective is employment Skills and accomplishments from work experience Focused on marketing one’s ability to effectively collaborate with others and perform specific tasks CV Multiple objectives such as scholarships, grants and entrance into graduate school Skills and accomplishments from academic achievements Focused on conveying one’s ability to pursue research projects and potentially contribute to scholarly output

Resume Writing Use strong verbs in conveying accomplishments (for example, “organized, “collaborated,” “led,” “analyzed”) and strong descriptive adjectives (“significant,” “innovative,” “experimental,”) Illuminate how your employment history demonstrates specific skills that are unique and marketable Be concise in your job responsibilities and accomplishments, but descriptive (make all your words count!)

Resume Writing, Continued Understand your audience and write in an accessible way Prioritize clarity over jargon Avoid Tangents, stay focused Proofread, proofread, proofread

Sample Resume Paul Jones 6 Pine Street Arlington, VA (home) (cell) Experience Key Holder, Montblanc April Present Opened new specialty boutique Place orders to restock merchandise and handled receiving of products Manage payroll, scheduling, reports, , inventory, and maintain clientele book and records Integrated new register functions Extensive work with visual standards and merchandising high-ticket items Sales Associate, Nordstrom - Collectors and Couture Departments July April 2009 Merchandised designer women's wear Set-up trunk shows and attended clinics for new incoming fashion lines Worked with tailors and seamstresses for fittings Scheduled private shopping appointments with high-end customers Bartender, Jigg's Corner February July 2007 Provided customer service in fast-paced bar atmosphere Maintained and restocked inventory Administrative responsibilities included processing hour and tip information for payroll and closing register Education Bachelor of Arts, Ramapo College, Arlington, VA Computer Skills Experience with social media and internet research Resume taken from

CV Writing Describe your skills and accomplishments through specific academic activities( GPA, honor roll, clubs and organizations, conference attendance, language skills, volunteering and community service) Make everything relevant work to your advantage Don’t tell, show (simplicity is key)

CV Writing, Continued Modify your emphasis according to the specific goal and know your audience (scholarship v. graduate school entrance) Proofread, proofread, proofread

Sample CV Sample Curriculum Vitae - Academic John Smith Street, City, State, Zip Phone: Cell: Education: Ph.D., Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2006 Concentrations: Psychology, Community Psychology Dissertation: A Study of Learning Disabled Children in a Low Income Community M.A., Psychology, University at Albany, 2003 Concentrations: Psychology, Special Education Thesis: Communication Skills of Learning Disabled Children B.A, Psychology, California State University, Long Beach, CA, 2000 Experience: Instructor, University of Minnesota Course: Psychology in the Classroom Teaching Assistant, University at Albany Courses: Special Education, Learning Disabilities Research Skills: Extensive knowledge of SPSSX and SAS statistical programs. Presentations: Smith John (2006). The behavior of learning disabled adolescents in the classrooms. Paper presented at the Psychology Conference at the University of Minnesota. Publications: Smith, John (2005). The behavior of learning disabled adolescents in the classroom. Journal of Educational Psychology,

Sample CV, Continued Grants and Fellowships: RDB Grant (University of Minnesota Research Grant, 2005), $2000 Workshop Grant (for ASPA meeting in New York, 2004), $1500 Awards and Honors: Treldar Scholar, 2005 Academic Excellent Award, 2003 Skills and Qualifications: Microsoft Office, Internet Programming ability in C++ and PHP Fluent in German, French and Spanish References: Excellent references available upon request. CV taken from