Are you applying to graduate school?

CVs, rec

letters, and

other misc.

stuff

What do you need for your application

1. Completed application2. GRE scores3. Transcript4. Personal statement5. Recommendation letters (3)6. Curriculum Vita7. Writing samples / essays (depends on

school)

What you need for your application

0This differs by school 0Keep a well organized list of schools

with deadlines and application requirements

Recommendation letters

0Need 2-4 depending on school0Who to ask??0Research supervisor0Professor0Academic advisor

0Someone who 0knows you well0has worked with you0Has a positive opinion of you and your abilities

Recommendation Letters0Cultivate personal relationships early on0Ask them “Can you write me a strong letter?”0NOT “Can you write a letter?”

0Should they address weaknesses?0Depends….

0Give your writers plenty of time (3-4) weeks0Always waive your rights to view the letter0Not waiving conveys distrust / something to hide

Recommendation letters

0Now that you have three letter writers – what should you give them to prepare?0HANDOUT

0Gentle reminder 10 days before it is due0Thank you note

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Origin is Latin-“course of one’s life”0Note “vitae”(vee-tie or vee-te) is the plural form;

“vita”(vee-tuh) is singular

0There is not really a “right” way to do a CV.0However, there are some things that make the

viewing easier, make you look more professional, and include things reviewers want to see.0Your CV may be different than someone else.0What’s important is that you keep one up to date.

Resume vs. CV

0Resume0Length: Short0Content: All-inclusive

summary of skills, experiences, and education

0Purpose: get employment (or interview)

0Curriculum Vitae0Length: As long as it

needs to be0Content: Area-specific

listing of education and academic background

0Purpose: Detail background and qualifications

Don’t forget, a CV needs to be…

0Clear: Well-organized and logical0Concise: Relevant and necessary0Complete: Includes everything you

need0Consistent: Don’t mix styles or fonts0Consistent structure / wording0Gapping (shortened sentences)

0Current: Up-to-date

CV -what to include?

0Gear it toward position you are applying for0i.e. teaching vs. research position

0Not one standard format0But – be consistent, concise and not showy

0Look for examples on professors pages

0HANDOUT0My CV

Professionalism

0Professional email 0Not Cutiepic33@yahoo.com0Use your full name or your DePaul address0Be professional in your message

0Proofread, double check you included everything

Misc. info

0Interview questions handout0Information posted on Psi Chi webpage0Binder of handouts in peer advising office

Evaluation

0 Thank you and GOOD LUCK!!

Any questions?

0Come talk to me!! 0Smarkuna@depaul.edu0773-325-46230Byrne Hall 518