Service Professional
Resume:
Introduction
Introduction
to
CVs and Resumes
no rules, just right
Emily L. Bardeen, MA
Director
UHR Faculty & Staff Career Services
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Agenda
Agenda
Context for CV and Resume Preparation
Anatomy of a CV
Anatomy of a Resume
Weblinks and Books
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The Purpose of a CV or Resume
in a Job Search
is to
SECURE AN INTERVIEW
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There is only ONE job:
PROBLEM-SOLVER
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Job Searcher Tip:
Research Potential Employers
to Identify Their Top Problems
Where?
Organization website
Professional associations/conferences
Competitors
Colleagues/Mentors
Publications
Grant agencies
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Demonstrate Your
Problem-Solving Ability Through:
Experience
research, teaching, grants, publications,
Skills
Education
Personality Traits
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Personality Traits Employers Seek
Personality
Common Sense
Communication
Imagination
Hard Work/Energy
Flexibility
Intelligence
Interpersonal Skills
Self-confidence
Handles conflict/stress
Accepts responsibility
Self knowledge/focused
Initiative
Accomplishments
Leadership
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Levels of Proof in a Job Search
I can DO the job
can DO
I can PROVE I can do the job
can PROVE
I can do the job the WAY YOU
can WAY
WANT IT DONE
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YOUR GOAL:
To demonstrate
that you can Similar Different
solve: problem problem
x x
Similar problems
Similar
in Similar Similar
You must be able to clearly demonstrate your ability
to solve the employer s problems
[the way they want them solved].
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Be Strategic!
The Most Successful Job Searchers
TAILOR
their CVs or Resumes
for
EACH JOB OPPORTUNITY
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CV Overview
Academic version of a resume.
Use when scholarship is relevant to position
or for academic audience.
Emphasizes academic achievement.
academic
Format to highlight your academic strengths.
Favor completeness over brevity.
Use content to strategically position for
interview.
Always keep it current.
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CV Guidelines
Be 100% accurate.
Maximum impact, minimum words.
Take employer s point of view.
List sections in order of your strengths.
Heading/sub-headings should guide
reader.
Include teaching and research
experience in detail.
Do not include personal information.
Check with colleagues/mentors for
conventions within your discipline.
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EXAMPLE OF A CV FORMAT
Contact information
Summary (optional)
Education
Honors and Awards
Postdoctoral/Fellowship experiences
Professional and Relevant Experience
Subheadings could include: Teaching Experience,
Research Experience, Employment
Publications and presentations
If > 3 presentations, may be separate section
Grants and Awards
Academic or Research Interests
Additional Options: Licenses/certifications, Community
Service, Professional Affiliations, Educational Travel,
Foreign Language Abilities
Citizenship/Work Visa Status
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Contact Information CV
Name
Name must match credentials
Addresses
Home, Work
Phone Number
Cell, Home, Work
Professional, easy to understand
UVA email ok
Website
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Summary or Profile CV
Optional
Synopsized preview of what follows.
Focuses reader on what to expect.
Your opportunity to frame how you want to be
viewed.
Like opening remarks in a jury trial, make
sure rest of document supports your case.
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Education CV
Degrees/Schools
List in reverse chronological order start with
most recent
Related coursework if desired
Detail on dissertation/research could go here
Honors and awards could go here
Could put fellowships here
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Experience - CV
Title, organization, location, dates of experience (reverse
chronological order)
Decide CV organization/headers based on employer
problems and interests
Use sub-headers to highlight your strengths
Describe substantive detail based on importance to employer
Mention key mentors when they add to your argument
Be SMART:
Succinct
Measurable results
Action verbs
Reliable information
Times/dates
Publications/presentations are part of academic experience
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Additional Categories CVs
-include based on relevancy-
Scholarships, honors & awards
Affiliations (social, honorary & professional)
Professional Service
International travel
Presentations and Publications
Language abilities
Skills (computer, scientific equipment, etc.)
Citizenship, Visa/Work status
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Go to Examples
of
Teaching and Research CVs
(examples from University of Pennsylvania Career Services)
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Resume Overview
Non-academic version of a CV.
Use when scholarly achievement is not the primary or
sole criterion.
Emphasizes ability to meet organizational needs.
Format to highlight selected, problem-solving expertise.
Emphasize readability over detail.
Use content to strategically position for interview
Always keep it current.
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Resume Guidelines
Be 100% accurate.
Resumes should be as long as needed- most do not
need to be more than 2 pages.
Maximum impact, minimum words.
Take employer s point of view.
List sections in order of your strengths.
Heading/sub-headings should guide reader.
Focus on relevant accomplishments and related
information.
Do not include personal information.
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Example of a Resume Format
Contact Information
Profile
Education
Experience
Administration
Research
Teaching
Additional Categories
Grants, travel, professional service, citizenship, etc.
If publications are lengthy, may be a separate
document
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Contact Information Resume
Name
Name must match credentials
Addresses
Home, Work
Phone Number
Cell, Home, Work
Professional, easy to understand
UVA email ok
Website
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Summary or Profile Resume
Synopsized preview of what follows.
Focuses reader on what to expect.
Your opportunity to frame how you want to be
viewed.
Like opening remarks in a jury trial, make
sure rest of document supports your case.
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Education - Resume
Degrees/Schools in reverse chronological order start
with most recent
List selected, related coursework if supports your target
Could put Honors and awards here
Could put fellowships here
Level of detail on dissertation is directly tied to
relevancy to job target
Location of Education in resume is a strategic decision
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Experience - Resume
Title, organization, location, dates of employment (reverse
chronological order)
Describe your accomplishments, experience, skills. Show
how you solved problems relevant to the employer.
how
Be SMART
Succinct
Measurable results
Action verbs
Reliable information
Times/dates
Include what s important to employer you don t have to
include every task.
Create headers/subheaders so you can list items in order of
what s important to employer
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Additional Categories Resume
-include based on relevancy-
Scholarships, honors & awards
Affiliations (social, honorary & professional)
Professional Service
International travel
Presentations and Publications
Language abilities
Skills (computer, scientific equipment, etc.)
Citizenship, Visa/Work status
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Go to Examples
of
Resume
(examples from Chronicle of Higher Education and University of Pennsylvania Career Services)
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References CV and Resume
Do not include references in CV or resume document
itself unless required:
Prepare separate document with same header for
references
List reference name, title, professional relationship to you,
address, fax, telephone, email
Include key, influential and renowned professors, PIs or
other mentors within CV and resume as appropriate
Provide letters of reference as requested provided
writers with copy of job posting and suggestions for
support if appropriate
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CV and Resume Stylistic Notes
Use short phrases; omit needless words.
Select crisp, succinct words; delete first person pronouns
(I, we) and articles (the, a)
Select action verbs; omit helping and being verbs (have,
had, might, is, am, are, were)
Make sure grammar is consistent and correct
Don t include things that don t count or could be used
against you
Take out things that have negative connotations or are
for ego alone
Quantify when possible
Use interesting, powerful words
Include keywords if your CV or resume might be scanned
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CV and Resume Production Notes
Paper: 8 x 11 ; white/off-white.
Margins: 1 x 1 .
Font: 10-12 (11 is often perfect).
Bold is preferable to italics/underlining.
Put name/page number on each page except page one.
Be consistent and sparing in use of multiple typefaces.
Laser printer with black in ONLY (delete hyperlinks).
Do not staple.
NO errors, NO errors, NO errors.
Have at least 3 humans review for typos.
Spell check does NOT count as a human.
Introduction to CVs and Resumes
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CV and Resume Production Notes
Paper: 8 x 11 ; white/off-white.
Margins: 1 x 1 .
Font: 10-12 (11 is often perfect).
Bold is preferable to italics/underlining.
Put name/page number on each page except page one.
Be consistent and sparing in use of multiple typefaces.
Laser printer with black in ONLY (delete hyperlinks)
Do not staple.
NO errors, NO errors, NO errors.
Have at least 3 humans review for typos.
Spell check does NOT count as a human.
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Web links and books
University of Pennsylvania Career Services (sample CVs, resumes)
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/gradstud/samples.html
Re-envisioning the Ph.D.
http://depts.washington.edu/envision/project_resources/phd_career/resumes.html
The Chronicle of Higher Education, Career Network Library (especially CV
Doctor) http://chronicle.com/jobs/
Curriculum Vitae Handbook: How to Present and Promote Your Academic Career
by Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roe, ISBN 0-945213-26-3.
Outside the Ivory Tower: A guide for Academics Considering Alternative Careers
by Margaret Newhouse, ISBN 0-943***-****
To Boldly Go: A Practical Career Guide for Scientists by Peter Fiske
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