Resumes and CVs
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This document provides information on resumes and CVs, including their purpose, format, content, differences, and dos and don'ts. Resumes are used for industry job searches and highlight work experience, skills, and education. CVs are used for academic/research positions and provide a comprehensive history of one's credentials and qualifications. While resumes can vary in format and length, CVs follow a specific structure and contain details like publications and references. Cover letters and research statements also accompany CVs to support applications for scientific and medical jobs.
Resumes and CVs
- 2. ResumesVS CVs Purpose of a Resume Purpose of a CV Resume Formats & Content CV Formats & Content Differences Between a CV and a Resume Resume/CV Dos and Don’ts Cover Letters Research Statements
- 3. Resumes are required for an Industry Job Search Process Resumes are the written inventory of your work experience and accomplishments, skill set, career and educational highlights CVs are required by environments that demand doctoral degrees – SAM communities CVs are a chronological representation of credentials – “the course of one’s life”
- 4. MarketingTool Key component in the job search process To get you an interview Resumes are as unique and individual as the individuals they represent Tailored to the specific job.
- 5. Important piece of documentation Key component in the search for scientific, academic, or medical positions Usually accompanied by a cover letter and a research statement To highlight your credentials CV follows a specific structure Only one version of a CV is enough.
- 6. Reverse Chronological – Lists your experiences in reverse chronological order, beginning with most recent position. Functional – Promotes and headlines skills and accomplishments, without emphasizing where or when you developed those skills. Combination – Utilizes reverse chronological order as well as organizes experiences in order of importance.
- 7. What opportunity are you seeking? What is your specific background that relates to this opportunity? What are the roles, relevant work experiences and education that provided you with this experience? What are your unique accomplishments?
- 8. Easy to read – Resume should be in a consistent format and the reader should have a clear understanding of who you are. Easy to find out what you are good at – effective formatting, clear articulate language and pertinent information will enable the reader to access what is important. Length of Resume – Keep your resume concise – make every word count – 2 page optimum.
- 9. Contact Information Profile Summary Skill Set vs. Objective Work Experience Education Professional Associations and Membership.
- 10. Avoid use of confusing terms or acronyms Avoid use of long sentences or paragraphs Focus on concise factual statements Emphasize hard skills, e.g. computer software applications Focus on specific action verbs.
- 11. Show a progressive history of success (increased responsibilities, promotions, etc) Address specific accomplishments – PAR statements Identify your unique achievements within organizations Provide metrics that support these accomplishments.
- 12. Project: Recognized a need for an interactive videodisc/computer database for students and faculty Action : Analyzed database and procedural requirements and designed an interactive tool Result : Installed in MIT Libraries Putting it all together : Identified the need for and led the design and delivery of a database project which resulted in easier access of information for faculty, students and staff through MIT Libraries.
- 13. 1.Think about an accomplishment or project that you wish to include in your resume.With a partner, describe the issue or challenges that you addressed 2.Write down the following: (P)What was the issue and subsequent project (A)What actions you took using action verbs (R)The result or impact of the project.
- 14. AcademicCV ExecutiveCV InternationalCV .
- 15. Easy to Read – line item presentation of your credentials and academic history Must have ▪ Professional ▪ Address ▪ Educational ▪ History ▪ Honors and Awards ▪ Publications References Length of CVs – no restrictions; 5 - 10 pages is optimum.
- 16. ▪ Contact Information ▪ Education/Doctoral Dissertation ▪ Medical orAcademic Posts ▪ Research – with mentors and institutions ▪ Publications ▪ Teaching ▪ Presentations ▪ Honors and Awards ▪ Appointments ▪ Committees ▪ Other Activities .
- 17. Not included or required in a Resume – can be an addendum Typically required and listed in a CV – very important piece of information for in academic searches Consistent list between CV and applications for academic positions ▪ Up to 5 reference letters are required in academic searches ▪ Post Doc mentor and Ph. D. mentor come first – most important.
- 18. Category CurriculumVitae Resume Essence A full list of your professional and educational history A summary of your experience and skills that are most pertinent to the job Length Not restricted; 5 - 10 – optimum for a seasoned academic 1 to 2 pages Usage SAM/Science – Academia - Medical positions Every other type of job outside of academia and research science Publications Yes – full list Rarely Style and Format Not important; content matters Very important/Make it easy to read and follow Number of versions One is enough/minor modifications are OK Many version/Tailor to each job of interest References Yes No
- 19. Do not include personal information in resume or academicCV Do not send a photograph Do not embellish your resume/CV with false statements Do not use full sentences or pronouns Do not use abbreviations or acronyms
- 20. Obtain an objective review of your resume/CV Share your resume/CV with a colleague in the specific department that you are targeting for a job Keep updating resume and CV Be true to the facts.
- 21. Cover Letters – Industry Job Search Cover Letter + Resume = Industry Job Search Paragraph 1 – Express interest in opportunity + How you found out about it Paragraph 2 – What you have to offer to the potential employer; specific matches between your qualifications and the job Paragraph 3- follow up and next steps
- 22. Cover Letter + CV = Academic Job Search Paragraph 1 – Express interest in opportunity + funding situation Paragraphs 2/3 –Work/mentors as a Post Doc + work/mentors as a Ph.D. Paragraph 4 – Future research focus Paragraph 5 –follow up andnext steps
- 23. Research Summary Graduate Research (mentor + lab) Post Doctoral Research (mentor + lab) Future Research Plans (may include abstracts) Optimum is 3-5 pages; may be more if abstracts are included Educational Plan/Teaching Plan may also be required