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Pamela K. Carmines, Ph.D.Professor & Vice Chair for Graduate Education,
Department of Cellular & Integrative PhysiologyAssistant Dean, Graduate Studies
Converting your CV into a Resume
Acknowledgement:
Outline
► CV/Resume purpose
► Difference between a Resume and a CV
► Types of Resumes
► Resume formatting
► Resume pitfalls
Purposes of the CV and Resume
■ The CV and Resume are advertisements or “snapshots” about the applicant and are used to obtain an interview. Neither document will secure a job.
■ These documents provide the employer’s first impression of the applicant. First impressions are lasting impressions.
Curriculum Vitae Resume
vs.
What is a CV?
A CV is a comprehensive document, detailing your education and work history, as well as your achievements, awards, any honors you’ve been conferred and any/all of your publications.
What is a Resume?
A resume is a document used by job seekers to help provide a summary of their skills, abilities and accomplishments.
CV Resume
What? Full professional and educational history
Summary of yourexperience and skills
Length No limit 1-2 pages
Publications Yes (all of them) None or select group
Modified to fit the job? No Yes
Content vs. Style Content over Style Content and Style both matter
CV / Resume Comparison
Key Content Areas
CV► Personal Contact
Information► Academic Background► Professional Licenses &
Certifications► Scholarly Activity► Service► Honors & Awards► Affiliations/Memberships
Resume► Personal Contact
Information► Education► Objective or Summary► Relevant Work
Experience► Skills► Honors & Awards
Resumes Require a Business-focused Approach
► Concise► Targeted► Forward thinking► Highlight expertise / differentiating features► Value proposition
Complete a Self-assessment of Skills and Abilities (with real-life examples)
The resulting information can be easily incorporated throughout the Resume.
Nature Immunology 14: 6–9, 2013
Also, see page 1 of the handout!
Types of Resumes
► Chronological (classic format)o Employment dates listed in reverse
chronological order
► Functionalo Focuses on skills and experiences;
highlights what you know rather thanwhen you did it
► Combinedo Encompasses features from both (difficult)
Types of Resumes
► Chronological (classic format)o Employment dates listed in reverse
chronological order
► Functionalo Focuses on skills and experiences;
highlights what you know rather thanwhen you did it
► Combinedo Encompasses features from both (difficult)
Hundreds of resume templates are available online; however, you should not simply plug
your info into a template. Your resume should be customized to optimally convey information
about YOU that is relevant to the job!
Heat maps of recruiters’ eye movements
Business Insider/TheLadders:http://www.businessinsider.com/
►6 seconds initial “fit or no fit” decision:o nameo current title and companyo current position start/end
dateso previous title and
companyo previous position
start/end dateso education
►The resume on the right was looked at more thoroughly than the one on the left because of its clear and concise format.
Organization is crucial
► The more time required for a potential employer to search through a resume to locate specific information, the more likely it is that they will reject the candidate altogether.
► Information must be logically organized into clearly labeled sections and must be presented in a way that allows easy scanning.
Formatting► One page (two max)► Choose a font – and stick with it!
o San Serif is preferred (but NEVER Comic Sans!)► Font size between 10.5 and 12 pt► Margins between 0.5” and 1.0”► Single spacing► Paper:
o 8.5” x 11”o white, off-white, or light grayo 26 lb
► Laser-jet (preferred) or ink-jet
Header► Full Name► Address► Phone Number► Email► Personal Website or LinkedIn profile (optional)
Do NOT include: ► Photo► The word “Resume”► SSN► DOB► Personal information (marital status, partner’s name, religious
affiliation, etc.) ► Facebook page
Summary (or Qualifications)
A few bulleted items that link your experience to the potential job
Skills and Abilities(Areas of Expertise)
► List only “tailored” skills – those skills that are relevant to the company and position (use keywords from the job posting)
► Include both hard and soft skillso Hard skills: word processing, computer
programming, Spanish fluency, mathematics, molecular biology techniques, functional genomics, in vivo cardiovascular assessment, etc.
o Soft skills: problem solving, collaboration, time management, critical thinking, etc.
Experience
List the jobs you’ve held in reverse chronological order (most recent job first)► Company, job title, dates, and a short bulleted list of
responsibilities/duties► Incorporate specific examples of skills exhibited and
resulting accomplishments► Highlight experiences that most align with the job
posting► Use action verbs (see handout)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Institutes of Health 3/97 – PresentVisiting Fellow, Laboratory of Developmental Neurobiology• Manage a lab of 12 scientists, researchers and support staff.• Presented findings at 3 conferences and 7 workshops to over 500 scientists.• Provide scientific expertise regarding research outcomes to staff and
colleagues at NIH.• Conduct experimental research using basic molecular biological methods
such as DNA sequencing and analysis, DNA/RNA isolation, purification,blotting and hybridization, electrophoretic mobility shift.
• Manage lab budget of $550,000• Wrote 12 research articles on neuroscience, cell biology, pharmacology and
molecular parasitology.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Institutes of Health 3/97 – PresentVisiting Fellow, Laboratory of Developmental Neurobiology• Manage a lab of 12 scientists, researchers and support staff.• Presented findings at 3 conferences and 7 workshops to over 500 scientists.• Provide scientific expertise regarding research outcomes to staff and
colleagues at NIH.• Conduct experimental research using basic molecular biological methods
such as DNA sequencing and analysis, DNA/RNA isolation, purification,blotting and hybridization, electrophoretic mobility shift.
• Manage lab budget of $550,000• Wrote 12 research articles on neuroscience, cell biology, pharmacology and
molecular parasitology.
Action verbsSkills
Quantified results
See pages 2-3 of the handout
Nature Immunology 14: 6–9, 2013
Other examples are provided in the handout
Note: There is no publication list! Publication and presentation
information is incorporated into research experience bullet points
Grammar and Spell Check!
► If your grammar and spelling aren’t perfect, you risk not getting an interview
► Have a colleague proofread the Resume► No abbreviations, slang, or emojis!
Companies are looking for professionals who are careful in all aspects of their work
► TLDR• lengthy job descriptions• irrelevant experience• hobbies • unnecessary, obvious words
Resume Pitfalls
► A less-than-professional email address• [email protected]• [email protected]
► TLDR• lengthy job descriptions• irrelevant experience• hobbies • unnecessary, obvious words
Resume Pitfalls
► Inconsistent formatting
► A less-than-professional email address• [email protected]• [email protected]
► TLDR• lengthy job descriptions• irrelevant experience• hobbies • unnecessary, obvious words
Resume Pitfalls
► Inconsistent formatting► References
Best Practices of Resume Writing
Always:► Be concise► Craft an error-free document► Make headings distinguishable (bold font, underline)► Provide honest and accurate information► Use action verbs► Target the resume to the job posting
