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1、Comparison of Curriculum Vita and ResumeWhat is it? CV: A full list of your professional and educational history. Usually each experience with detail is included.Resume: A summary of your experience and skills that is most pertinent.A resume is selective about what is highlighted about your backgrou

2、nd and experience depending upon the position being targeted.How long is it?CV: Usually several pagesResume: Usually one page; sometimes two pages with extensive experienceWhen do you use it? CV: Used for academic positions and research positions Resume: Used for every other type of job outside of a

3、cademia and research scienceDo you include your publications?CV: YesResume: No, unless position is research in industry or similar type of positionHow important is style and layout?CV: Although content is most important, and some say that style is not as important, style does matterResume: Style and

4、 content are importantOther information to include?CV: title of your dissertation, overview of your dissertation, titles and description of courses you have taught, all of your awards, your advisor and committee members names, your references, conferences attended and publications.Resume: none of th

5、e above, except some of your most noteworthy awards, and in some cases your thesis titleResume Essentials Action OrientationUse action verbs and phrases to present yourself as a doer. Skills and achievements are best highlighted when active. Using phrases like Duties included: and Responsibilities i

6、ncluded: is passive and should be minimized. If you find it awkward to use action verbs for certain descriptions, then use words with as much impact as possible, As the leader of a five-person project team. Adapted Delegated Fostered Observed ScreenedAdministered DeliveredFoundedOperated SelectedAdv

7、ised DemonstratedGeneratedOrganizedServedAnalyzedDesignedGuidedParticipatedSet upApplied DeterminedHarnessedPerformedSoldArranged DevelopedIllustratedPersuadedSolvedAssisted DirectedImplementedPlannedStreamlinedBalanced EarnedImprovedPreparedStructuredBilled EditedInnovatedPresentedSupervisedBriefed

8、 EliminatedInstructedProducedSupportedCarried OutEnabledIntroducedProgrammedSurpassedCommunicated EnforcedInventedProvidedSurveyedCompiled EnhancedLaunchedPublishedTargetedCompleted EstablishedLedReceivedTaughtComputed EvaluatedMaintainedRecommendedTeamed withConducted ExpandedManagedReducedTestedCo

9、ntrolled ExpeditedMasteredReorganizedTrainedCoordinated FacilitatedMediatedReviewedTripledCreated FiledMonitoredRevisedUtilizedDefined FormedNegotiatedScheduledWroteSkills OrientationIn general, an employer is looking for someone not only with the technical or hard skills to do the job advertised bu

10、t also with certain soft skills as well. These soft skills are transferable from one work environment to another and are often what make an employee an asset to an organization. Soft or transferable skills include: communication skills honesty and integrity self-motivation or initiative problem-solv

11、ing abilities or an analytical mind the ability to work on a team dependability a capacity for leadership strong work ethic interpersonal skills and friendliness the ability to handle stressful situations flexibility and adaptability organizational or time-management abilities LengthAs a graduate st

12、udent, your resume should be one page in length. There are exceptions, however, if you are applying for a research position and include your publications. In those cases the resume should not be longer than two pages. Be sure to place the bulk of your achievements on the first page, to more quickly

13、capture employer interest. Use high-quality resume paper in white or off-white.RelevanceEach item in the resume should highlight some ability. For example, if you are applying for a consulting position, you may want to highlight the skills that consulting firms often seek: analytical skills, researc

14、h ability, strong communication skills, leadership experience, etc. Balance and VarietyAlthough most graduate students do not have time to participate in a great number of volunteer or community service activities, those that you have done (or did as an undergraduate) consider for listing in your re

15、sume. Recruiters and selection committees expect some diversity of academic, extracurricular, and work experiences on your resume. Including more than your academic experience should be a goal.Visual AppealYour resume should have adequate margins (no smaller than .75) and use formatting strategies t

16、hat highlight rather than clutter. Use bold type, italics, and capitalization in a consistent manner. Do not use highly unusual fonts or fonts that are too small to be easily read (10-12 point is acceptable). All text should be the same font size with perhaps the exception of your name which can be

17、a couple font sizes larger.Heading (Identification)This section should include your name, current address, telephone number at home or cell phone (can include your school telephone if you wish to be reached at the laboratory, etc.), and email address. You may wish to include your home address, but t

18、his is optional. The URL for a personal homepage is optional, but would be included here.Douglas B. Stevenssanfranprinceton.edu420 Witherspoon Street 609-258-9090 (home)Princeton, New Jersey 08542 609-258-1234 (lab)ObjectiveAn objective statement is optional. It can be helpful if it is clear and foc

19、used, and not broad. Example: Seeking a position as a Financial Analyst utilizing my quantitative, research, and technical skills.For many graduate students, a Summary or Summary of Qualifications is helpful, and is described below.Summary/ Summary of Qualifications/Highlights of AccomplishmentsThis

20、 section enables most graduate students (and alumni with experience) to comment on particular strengths or areas of expertise relevant to the type of position being sought. The goal of this section is to capture immediate employer interest. The process of writing a summary section can be very useful

21、 in thinking about what your key strengths are as they relate to the position, and is a first step toward preparing to talk about yourself in an interview. Those in career transition from the academy to outside of the academy may find this section beneficial.Some examples of Summaries:Experienced pr

22、oblem-solver with demonstrated ability to perform critical analysis and take responsibility for project success. Proven record of pro-active leadership and collaboration. Outstanding technical skills, demonstrated by professional awards and peer-reviewed publications for applied science work in comb

23、ined chemistry/material science graduate program.Meticulous public opinion researcher with experience in project management. Strong interest and background in public health issues. Persuasive public speaker. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Diagnostic and problem-solving skills demonstrated by scie

24、ntific research and Ph.D. in Chemical and Materials Engineering expected in May 1999 Ability to integrate different fields and synthesize new information illustrated by multi-disciplinary research and collaboration as a team with four distinguished areas of expertise Technical competence indicated b

25、y research experience in synthesis of ., computer modeling, and .Skilled analytical researcher with Ph.D. in _expected in May 2000. Excellent communication skills, proven through extensive academic and community leadership experience. Writing and editing skills developed through graduate education,

26、experience as editor, and teaching at Writing Center. Research skills honed through academic and professional research projects, including freelance research for public opinion firm.EducationThis section should include your educational institutions, degrees, and dates. If you have spent semesters at

27、 other universities, include that also. Indicate courses you have taken that demonstrate knowledge in an area, especially if the courses were outside of your discipline area and are useful for the position to which you are applying.EDUCATIONPrinceton University, Princeton, N.J., Ph.D. candidate in R

28、eligion, June 2000National Science Foundation fellowshipSomewhere University, Somewhere, NV, B.A. in English, 1992University Scholars ProgramRelevant coursework includes: Economic Policy, Macroeconomics, Research Principles, Multivariate CalculusPresident, Volunteer SocietyExperienceThis section may

29、 include all of your experiences, paid and unpaid, volunteer or professional. Analyze each experience with regard to the skills, abilities, and accomplishments that you demonstrated. Provide quantification of the statements, where possible, and use action verbs.1. Reverse chronological style for Exp

30、erience This format lists the most recent experience first, and is the typical format used. List your position title, name of the organization, department or division (optional), location (city & state), dates employed (usually do not include months, just years), and your description of skills and a

31、ccomplishments.Example of Reverse chronological style:Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department, USA UniversityLocation, N.J., 1999-2001 Invented a 35% less-expensive computer display material Coordinated a cross-functional research project involving chemistry, materials science, and electrical engin

32、eering researchersProject Engineer, ABC Consulting Engineers, Atlantic City, N.J., 1997-1999 Designed piping systems for chemical and pharmaceutical customers Passed national Engineer-in-Training certification examination2. Functional Format for Experience The functional format is often used by grad

33、uate students in transition outside of the academy, and by alumni who wish to highlight their skills for particular positions. The names of employers, position titles, and dates are less important than the skills. EXPERIENCEEditorialResearched and prepared draft copy of articles for campus newspaper

34、Editorial assistant assigned to researching adventure vacations for sports magazinePublic RelationsPrepared press releases regarding museum exhibit on Vietnam WarCreated promotional materials for trade show3. Modified Functional Format for ExperienceThis section will combine the highlights of experi

35、ence but adds the additional information of employers, dates, etc.ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLSOrganizer, American History Society, Annual Meeting, 1997 Organized session with 10 speakers from organizations around the country Presented independent research to audience of forty academic professionals Created

36、, compiled and analyzed evaluations of annual meeting attendeesEvent Planner, Grad. Student Conference, Princeton University, 1995 Created theme, selected speakers, and coordinated conference with 100 attendeesVolunteer/Community ExperienceThis section includes extracurricular activities such as inv

37、olvement in student clubs, campus government, athletics, etc. Through your involvement in these activities you may be developing communication, leadership, teamwork, event planning, budgeting, fund raising, and other skills that may be highly valued. These activities can be presented on the resume i

38、n the same format as the experience section, (with title, name of organization, location, dates, accomplishments), or may be simply listed as in the following example.Volunteer ExperienceTreasurer, Graduate Student Government, Princeton University, 2002Fundraiser, Scholar School, Princeton, New Jers

39、ey, 2001-2002Awards and HonorsThis section is optional, but is usually not included on resumes unless there are some very prestigious fellowships or awards that are relevant to the position you are targeting. Some of these may be included under other listings, such as Education.PublicationsThis sect

40、ion is usually not included unless your publications enhance your background for the position for which you are applying. For example, if you are applying for an editorial or writing position and have publications, they might be included. If you are applying for a scientific research position in ind

41、ustry, include them. Inclusion of publications is often included when applying for research and consulting positions.Sometimes this section will be called Publications and Presentations. Again, include presentations if they enhance your qualifications for the position.SkillsThis section can include

42、laboratory skills, foreign language ability, computer skills, and other skills that are important for your search. Here is an example:SkillsLanguage: fluency in French, reading proficiency in RussianComputer: Microsoft office, C+Scannanble Resumes and Electronic SubmissionMany organizations are scan

43、ning resumes and maintaining their own databases from which they can screen applicants. Other firms are using on-line databanks, which store scannable information about job seekers. You may receive notices from various firms on and off the Internet encouraging you to send them your resume. The resum

44、es you send will differ from the traditional resumes you have been using. Because computers scan your resume in as an image, not as text, there are some guidelines you should follow: Use white or light-colored 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper. Be sure to print only on one side. Left-justify the entire documen

45、t. Use a laser or high-quality Inkjet printer. Do not fold or staple the document. Choose a standard 10 - 14 point font type. Use ample white space to separate sections of your resume. Keep name, address, and phone numbers on separate lines to avoid them becoming merged and unreadable. If you are a

46、more experienced candidate who requires two pages, be sure that your name is at the top of the second page to ensure that both pages are viewed as one document. Dont use italics, underlining boxes, shading, graphics, hollow bullets or other design features as computers are unable to read them. Avoid

47、 parentheses, brackets, horizontal or vertical lines - they will not scan properly. You may use ALL CAPS or a boldface type to indicate section headings. If you are sending your resume electronically, send it in ASCII or text with line breaks format instead of regular/formatted text. More and more e

48、mployers are accepting Word attachments. There are many things to consider when sending a web resume; visit The Riley Guide to Internet Resumes for some additional suggestions. Send a cover letter if you are responding to an ad and send a hard-copy of all the documents by mail. Use key words, which is another way