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Curriculum Vitae/Resume Writing Career Services Student Union, Suite 411 621-2588 www.career.arizona.edu CV/Resume Writing Overview: • Purpose of each document • Steps • General guidelines • Components • References • Cover letters • Resources CV/Resume Writing Purpose of a resume: • To interest the employer • Your marketing piece • A snapshot of what you have to offer • An on-going process • Used in business, industry, government, nonprofit sectors for non-research positions CV/Resume Writing Purpose of a CV: • To provide in-depth information and details about your history and qualifications • Very detailed document • An on-going process • Used for academic, scientific, research or medical positions; submitting manuscripts for publication; tenure review and applying for grants or fellowships CV/Resume Writing Steps: • Know yourself • Look at past successes in school/work • Know what you are going for • Determine which document to use • Know your audience • Emphasize skills and accomplishments • Get feedback CV/Resume Writing General Guidelines: • 1-3 pages for a resume; unlimited pages for a CV • Neutral paper • Use bolding, italics and underlining to make things stand out • Avoid personal pronouns • Use active verbs • Have consistent format • Strongest selling points at the top CV/Resume Writing Key resume components: • Heading • Objective • Education • Experience • Skills • Other headings/categories CV/Resume Writing Key CV components: • Heading • Objective, profile, summary of qualifications • Education • Special training, fellowships, post-docs • Certification, licensure, endorsements • Grants • Awards, honors, distinctions, professional recognition CV/Resume Writing Key CV components: • Experience by categories such as: Research Experience, Teaching Experience, Clinical Experience, Administrative Experience • Publications, abstracts, papers submitted for publication • Presentations at conferences and meetings • Special skills CV/Resume Writing Key CV components: • Inventions and patents • Professional association memberships/affiliations, advisory boards • Community service • References, credentials, portfolio, dossier CV/Resume Writing Heading: • Name - large and bold • Mailing address - current and permanent • CV could have office address and phone • Phone number - with area code and professional sounding voicemail message • E-mail address – professional • Website – if relevant Sample headings: Mike Jones 1 University Way Tucson, Arizona 85721 (520) 555-1234 [email protected] Susan Williams [email protected] www.swilliamsart.edu Current Address 1 University Way Tucson, AZ 85721 (520) 555-3357 Permanent Address 55 Sycamore Drive Miami, FL 36829 (305) 555-4429 CHRIS SMITH 83 Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85721 (520) 555-8975 [email protected] CV/Resume Writing Objective: • To use or not to use – “that is the question” • Concise • Targeted • Type of position desired Sample objectives: • Management internship in a community service agency • Program development position working with geriatric clients • Tax professional with national accounting firm • Faculty position in an Engineering program, at a public research institution, utilizing my research skills and teaching experience • Medically related research position in a laboratory setting • Seeking a postdoctoral position focused on thermal sciences and fluid mechanics CV/Resume Writing Education category for a resume: • Educational institutions or specialized training programs you have attended • Major, minor and area of concentration • Name of institution • Graduation or anticipated graduation date • GPA – if 3.5 or higher; never round up • Relevant coursework and/or thesis • Certifications and/or licensure, if related • Scholarships; financing of education Sample education for resume: EDUCATION Master of Arts Degree in History University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado Expected graduation: May 20xx Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, May 200x University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Major GPA; 3.8/4.0 University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Bachelor of Science with Honors, May, 200x Major: Microbiology; Minor: Classics Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut General education coursework, 200x – 200x Financed 100% of college education through scholarships and part-time employment University of Arizona – Tucson, Arizona (5th ranked program nationally) Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences – May 200x Current GPA: 3.9/4.0 University of Washington – Seattle, Washington (2nd ranked program nationally) Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences – June 200x GPA: 3.5/4.0 CV/Resume Writing Education category for a CV: • Educational institutions or specialized training programs you have attended • All college degrees with major, minor and area of concentration • Name of institution • Graduation or anticipated graduation date • Dissertation title/description • Name of professors or faculty advisors during dissertation Sample education for CV: EDUCATION Ph.D., Civil Engineering, December 200x The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Dissertation: Finite Element Dynamic Analysis of Nonlinear Porous Media with Applications to Piles in Saturated Clays. Advisor: Nathaniel Perkins, PhD M.S., Civil Engineering, May 200x University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Thesis: Settlement of Strip Footings on Layered Soils. Thesis Advisor: Rebecca Garcia, PhD B.S., Civil Engineering, September 199x University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka CV/Resume Writing Experience: • Related employment: fulltime or part-time • Internships • Summer jobs • Volunteer/service learning • Class projects or academic research • Student clubs, activities or organizations, especially leadership roles • For CV: experience by categories such as: Research Experience, Teaching Experience, Clinical Experience, Administrative Experience Sample experience: RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Robert Smith, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, May 200x-present • Use Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) to characterize separation behavior of charged biosurfactants in an electric field. • Explore the applicability of a specific biosurfactant in Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography (MEKC) applications. • Employ fluorescence quenching techniques, namely steady state fluorescence, time-correlated single photon counting (TCPSC), and fluorescence anisotropy to explore physical parameters of biosurfactant molecules as compared to common synthetic surfactants. • Study aggregation properties of metal oxide nanoparticles in aqueous solutions in presence and absence of biosurfactants using dynamic light scattering (DLS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Sample experience (chronological): EXPERIENCE Clinician, Fall 20xx Cornerstone Hospital, Tucson, Arizona Conducted bedside swallow evaluations, devised management plans, and provided dysphagia treatment for a medically complex caseload, including tracheostomized and ventilator patients. Provided assessment and treatment for a variety of disorders, including aphasia, dementia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication disorders. Facilitated alternative communication, using low tech and high devices. Clinician, August 200x - July 200x Grunewalk-Blitz Clinic for Communication Disorders, University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona Evaluated and provided individualized treatment for children with various communication disorders. Acquired extensive experience with aural rehabilitation for children with cochlear implants. Provided treatment for individuals with AAC devices (DynaMyte, Dynamo, Vanguard, Pathfinder) Clinician, Summer 200x Clinic for Adult Communication Disorders, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Evaluated individuals with ALS, stuttering, aphasia, and cognitive-communication disorder. Provided stuttering and accent reduction treatment. Sample experience (targeted): CLINICAL EXPERIENCE University of Minnesota Mental Health Center, Minneapolis, MN, 200x – 200x Psychology Intern • Researched data on adjustment of National Merit Scholars under the supervision of Dr. Harriet Falk • Performed psychological consultations and evaluations of anorexic clients • Supervised two master’s level interns in counseling practica • Taught counseling methods course University of Michigan Counseling Center, Ann Arbor, MI, 200x – 200x Psychology Intern • Conducted psychotherapy with undergraduate and graduate students • Conducted outreach presentations to academic units • Acted as mental health liaison to College of Music Walk-in Women’s Counseling Center, Tucson, AZ, 199x – 200x Counselor • Provided crisis intervention and short-term counseling to single mothers • Ran new mother’s support group OTHER EXPERIENCE Maricopa Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Phoenix, AZ, May 200x – August 200x Swimming Instructor • Provided swimming and water safety instruction to children, ages 4 to 9. Designed lesson plans and demonstrated excellent communication skills in interactions with children and parents. University of Arizona Department of Nutritional Sciences, Tucson, AZ, May 199x – April 199x Research Assistant • Collected field data for Dept. of Nutritional Sciences research study on elementary school children at risk for obesity. Administered surveys for physical activity and energy expenditure. Performed body composition and dietary intake measurements. Compiled data into reports. Sample experience (CV): RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Associate, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 5/0x - present Conduct research for sponsored projects by applying analytical, numerical, and experimental methods in Geomechanics, emphasizing nonlinear finite element procedures, constitutive modeling and applications of dynamics of porous media. Involved in all phases of a National Science Foundation sponsored research project titled “Dynamic Analysis of Pile Foundations Including Consolidation and Installation Effects.” Participated in field and laboratory experiments. Developed constitutive models for clay. Implemented field and laboratory tests. Worked on developing unified constitutive models for geological materials in general, and developed a new approach to model the strain softening and shear dilation of sands, based on the damage approach, generally used for concrete. Research Assistant, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 2/9x - 5/0x Developed computer programs and analyzed settlement of strip footings on layered soils using nonlinear finite element and finite difference methods. Sample experience (CV): TEACHING EXPERIENCE Teaching Associate, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 9/0x - 5/0x Taught computer-aided drafting and materials testing laboratory to 300 undergraduate students. Teaching Assistant, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 5/9x - 5/0x Taught soil mechanics laboratory to 500 third-year students. Graded examinations for a materials science course for mechanical engineers. Assistant Lecturer, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 9/9x - 2/9x Taught fluid mechanics, structural design, geotechnical design and surveying field classes to over 500 undergraduate students. Sample experience (CV): OTHER EXPERIENCE The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 200x – Spring 200x Maintained the Advanced Constitutive Modeling Laboratory. Performed conventional triaxial and truly triaxial tests and inventory control. Civil Engineering Department, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, September 200x – August 200x Maintained the software and systems for the Geomechanics and Earthquake Computer Laboratory. John von Newman Computer Center (JvNCC), Princeton, New Jersey, June 199x – July 200x Maintained a variety of computer systems and software for 50+ staff. CV/Resume Writing Skills: Should be relevant; gained through: • Coursework • Employment • Internships • Volunteer experience • Student leadership • Computer usage • Foreign languages Sample skills: SKILLS • Strong conceptualization, analytical and interpersonal skills essential for administration of an international corporation • Proven success in motivating colleagues and staff, as well as promoting teamwork • Significant experience and expertise in developing and implementing strategies for international markets • Fluent Spanish and French, Advanced Vietnamese, Intermediate American Sign Language. TECHNICAL SKILLS Blood Preparation and Immunological Assays: Whole blood processing, PBMC isolation and phlebotomy. Flow cytometry and ELISA of antigen-treated leukocytes. DNA Extraction and Analysis: DNA and plasmid isolation, restriction enzyme digestion, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction mapping, DNA sequence analysis. Microbial Techniques: Antigen preparation, identification of bacterial species, alpha complementation, beta-galactosidase assay, gram staining, streak, and pour plating. SKILLS Computers: FORTRAN, MATLAB, LABVIEW, FIELDVIEW, PIV and common software Languages: Fluent Italian, Intermediate Mandarin Chinese, Conversational Japanese. Sample skills: SKILLS Laboratory Equipment: 5890 Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS), SEM digestion microwave, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) Beckman Coulter 5890, Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence Spectroscopy (TIRF), Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP), upright and inverted fluorescence microscopes, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Hitachi 3400, 4500, and 4800, Fluorescence Spectrophotometer (Steady State, TCSPC, Anisotropy), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), HeNe and Ar ion lasers maintenance and alignment. Computer Programs: Origin, Unix, ChemDraw Pro, Endnote, LabView, SciFinder Scholar, WinView, AMBER 6, DeepView, Molecular Dynamics simulations using CHARMM and NAMD, VMD Molecular Graphics, Karat32, FelixGX, Omnisize. Training: Bloodborne Pathogens, Biological Cell Culture, Laser Safety, Laboratory Safety, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy Training Class (SEM and FESEM). CV/Resume Writing Other headings/categories: • Summary of Qualifications • Leadership • Campus Organizations • Professional Memberships • Publications • Presentations • Activities • Community Service • Volunteer Experience • Research • Honors and Scholarships Sample categories: PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling Association, 200x - current National Career Development Association, 200x - current National Academic Advising Association, 200x-200x ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS • IEP Grant for $1,200 to publish The Journal of World Language Poetry and Prose: Original and Translated Literary Works, 200x • Editor of Write Now, Writing Center Newsletter, 200x – 200x • Editor of Speaking of Learning…Teaching and Learning Newsletter, 200x – 200x • Co-editor of Honestly, Writers’ Workshop Publication, 200x – 200x • Nomination for David B. Smith Fellowship, Outstanding Graduate Student, 200x • Mortar Board Award for Academic Achievement, 199x LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES President of Student Government Association, 200x Pledge Coordinator for Sigma Chi Fraternity, 200x Treasurer for UA Chapter of the American Society for Microbiology, 200x Sample categories: QUALIFICATIONS • Four years’ experience in nontraditional language classrooms: developing curricula, lesson plans, and activities for adult ESL classrooms • Two years’ experience in one-on-one ESL tutoring with adult students • Five years’ experience with nonprofit organizations: working in project planning, volunteer management and training, and grassroots community advocacy • Two years’ experience in recruitment and marketing, with coursework in marketing during undergraduate and graduate studies • Two years’ experience in mentoring, counseling, and interviewing prospective applicants • Experience planning, organizing, and executing international service • Experience providing English/ Spanish and Spanish/ English translation services SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Motivated scientist with diverse background in fluorescence spectroscopic techniques, solution characterization of surfactants, nanoparticle synthesis and deposition, HPLC and capillary electrophoresis separations, and lipid surface behavior. Sample categories for CV: RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS Research: International and comparative education; social and historical cognition; natural language analysis of academic, educational, religious, and popular culture artifacts and behaviors. Teaching: Educational anthropology; human relations; educational sociology; comparative and international education; introductory anthropology and sociology; language and culture; knowledge, religion and popular culture; research methods; social and cultural theory; pedagogy. Sample categories for CV: PROFILE Trained researcher • Performed meticulous data analysis for original research. • Work well with colleagues to carry out project goals to completion. • Knowledgeable about the information needs of researchers, advisors, faculty, and students of UA. • Created innovative and original database for National Agricultural Library. • Experienced in retrieving and using information from various databases. Skilled writer and editor • Adapted scientific literature for use by the public and other non-professionals. • Successful author of funded grants. • Created original, innovative educational materials for science and non-science students. Experienced educator at UA and Pima • Part of team creating a decision-support model at the Office of Arid Lands Studies. • Advocate for women in science and education in over eighteen years of science teaching at the University of Arizona and Pima Community College. • Set an example of leadership, excellence, and passion among students and colleagues. Sample categories for CV: PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Second International Conference on Laws for Engineering Materials and Applications, Tucson, Arizona, January 200x, participant. (230 participants from 21 countries). Participated in all local organizational meetings. Reviewer for the International Journal of Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics and the Journal of Engineering Mechanics (ASCE), (200x – 200x). Associate Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, (199x – 200x). Engineer In Training (EIT) – Arizona, (200x). Vice President, Civil Engineering Society, (300 members) University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (199x). Completed workshops on vector programming and computer graphics, (199x – 200x). CV/Resume Writing Publications: • • • • Chronological order Scholarly books and monographs Chapters in the above Refereed journal articles published or in final form • Electronic peer reviewed publications • For foreign publications, provide English translation Sample categories for CV: PUBLICATIONS Invited Papers (consult APA manual for correct format) • Desai, C.S., Sharma, S.K., Roadbuilder, R.W., and Woo, Z.Z., “Discussion of Factors Which Effect Reliable Computer Implementation of Hierarchical Models,” Invited Theme Paper (Under Preparation), Workshop on Reliability in Computational Mechanics, Austin, Texas, October 1994. • Desai, C.S., Roadbuilder, R.W., and Navayogarajah, N., “Developments in Hierarchical Modeling for Solids and Discontinuities and Applications,” Invited Paper, International Conference on Constitutive Laws for Engineering Materials, Chongqing, China, August 1994. (Translated from Mandarin Chinese) • Desai, C.S., Galagoda, H.M., and Roadbuilder, R.W. “Hierarchical Modeling for Geologic Materials and Discontinuities-Joints, Interfaces,” Invited Paper, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Constitutive Laws for Engineering Materials: Theory and Applications, Tucson, Arizona, January 1992. Desai et al (Eds), Elsevier, New York, Vol. 1, pp. (81-95). Sample categories for CV: PUBLICATIONS Other Refereed Publications (consult APA manual for correct format) • Roadbuilder, R.W., and Woo, Z.Z., Discussion for the paper “Development of Nonassociated Flow Rule for Anisotropic Clays,” by R.N. Yong and A.M.O. Mohamed, To be published in the Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, February 2000. • Roadbuilder, R.W., and Desai, C.S., “An Analysis of Piles in Marine Clay Under Cyclic Loading,” Proceedings of the 21st Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, June 1994, Paper No. OTC6002, Vol. 2, pp. (359-366). • Roadbuilder, R.W., and Desai, C.S., “ ‘Damage’ Based Constitutive Model for Sand,” Proceedings of the 12th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM’94), Ottawa, Canada, May 1994. Sample categories for CV: PUBLICATIONS The Woman Unfolded, Leontes Publishing (forthcoming) heretic house, Leontes Publishing, 200x PandaBoy, Endgame Publishing, 200x Intersections of Space, poems of time and place, Androcles Press, 200x The Lost Gila, University of Arizona Press, 200x Poems have appeared in: Antaeus Poetry Northwest Ploughshares The Georgia Review Colorado Review Prairie Schooner Ironwood South Florida Poetry Review American Poetry Review Gulf Coast CV/Resume Writing References: • Separate page matching resume; CV continues on page • 3-5 individuals who have direct knowledge of your skills and qualifications • Faculty, former employers, supervisors, colleagues, club advisors, internship supervisors, etc. • No personal references • Obtain permission before using Sample references: CHRIS SMITH 83 Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85721 (520) 555-8975 [email protected] REFERENCES Dr. Roberta Smith Chair, Biology Department University of Arizona 4000 University Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85721 (520) 555-0000 [email protected] Dr. Louise Parker Research Coordinator Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 101 Peachtree Center Atlanta, GA 30001 (404) 555-1111 [email protected] Dr. Jonathan Hopkins National President American Society for Microbiology 1000 Dupont Circle Washington, DC 58221 (202) 555-2222 [email protected] CV/Resume Writing Letters of Recommendation: • Ask if individual can give a good recommendation • Give a copy of your resume/CV and job description • Give them information in writing: to whom & what you want them to say • Ask for a copy • Follow up, follow up, follow up CV/Resume Writing Cover letters: • Present your qualifications and experience while demonstrating your writing skills • One page; 3-5 paragraphs: – Why writing – More detail on 1-2 items from resume – Why you want to work for them – How you will follow up • Signed, original letter matching resume paper CV/Resume Writing Resume resources: • Guidelines – web and paper • Resume check events and walk-ins • Books with samples in the Career Information Center • Web links on Career Services website Next Steps • Check out the Resume Guidelines on the Career Services website • Bring your resume or CV to Career Services to get it checked • Have your faculty or professionals in your field check your resume CV/Resume Writing Questions & Answers Lizzie Schloss [email protected]
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