1. Presented by Andrés Rodríguez, Ph.D. Graduate Writing Specialist
A PRACTICAL APPROACH
Presented by Andrés Rodríguez, Ph.D.
Graduate Writing Specialist
November 8, 2016

2. 3 MOST COMMON FORMS Chronological Functional/Skills Combined
Easy to read
Functional/Skills
Non-sequential
Skills appear stronger
Good for recent graduates
Combined

5. [Your Name] [Street Address], [City, ST Zip Code] [Phone] [E-Mail]
[Website]
Professional Profile [Briefly describe your professional background and education relevant to this position.]
[Relevant skill]
Professional Accomplishments [Field or Area of Accomplishment]
[Achievement]
Work History
[Job Title]
[Dates of employment], [Company Name], [City, ST]
Education
[Degree]
[School Name]
[City, ST]
[Date of graduation]
References
[References are available upon request.]

6. STEP 1 List all skills to generate content: Assessment Interviewing
Charting/Compiling
Troubleshooting
Etc.

7. STEP 1 cont. Assist Educate Perform Position Record Verify
List action words and check off those that apply:
Assist
Educate
Perform
Position
Record
Verify

8. STEP 2
Now create sections and think about arrangement. A 2-level system organizes material well.
Level 1 = headings
Level 2 = details
L1 Work Experience
L2 Job Title
List details in bullets

9. STEP 3 Organize sections in a distinct order:
“Objective Statement” or “Career Summary”
“Education”
“Work Experience” or “Employment”
“Honors and Activities”
The type of resume often determines the order.

10. STEP 3 cont. Consider many other headings: Community Service
Internships
Language Proficiency
Memberships in Organizations
Presentations
Publications
Specialization
Technical Training
Volunteer Work

11. MUST DO’s Make each word count
Use “gapping” style: no pronouns & articles
Research: align experience to position
Focus on accomplishments
Format counts, but don’t get fancy
Two pages max.
Proofread carefully

12. The Basics of CVs

13. Differences Resumes intended for nonacademic employer or group
Usually read by hiring manager
Represent experience & skills specific to position
Length 1-2 pages
Usually no references
CVs intended for academic audience
Usually read by dept. chair or committee
Demonstrate scholar potential (teaching, research, publishing)
Length “as needed”
Include references

14. Definition: Latin, curriculum vitae “course of life”
An elaborate statement on education, research, publications, teaching, other achievements.

15. Purpose Show career progress Articulate topics for interview
Living document
Updated frequently
Articulate topics for interview
Screen applicants and narrow list of candidates

16. Step 1: Collect Data
Contact info
Relevant experience
Qualifications/Skills
Relevant classes/project
Honors & awards
Research, publications, presentations
Service, academic/com.
Complete & up-to-date
Title/org/dates/achievs
Lab/tech/method/lang
Skillset/knowledge
Scholarships/grants
List in citation format, numbered or not
Org/office held/dates

17. Add a LinkedIn acct.
You can add GPA and dean’s list
Not necessary to list years, only grad date
Consider “Research Interests”

18. Combine activities with service or volun-teering if you have only 1 ac-complish-
ment in each area
More important than hobbies is references, at least 2, esp. people who know you and will sing your praises

19. Uses:
Grad School
Academic Jobs
Teaching
Research
Grants & Fellowships

20. Finally… Ask advisor/faculty for feedback
Ask recent grads/department for samples
Consult websites/reference books for templates