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BUILDING YOUR RESUME OR CV FOR SCIENCE MAJORS
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What is a Resume?
is a document to market your skills, experience, education and accomplishments to employers
is meant to get your an interview
is NOT your life history
is very concise and easy to scan for information
What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
is a document that presents your qualifications for academic employment or graduate school
addresses your education, research, teaching, publications, presentations, professional development, and academic accomplishments
is rather lengthy and detailed is a guide to where you have been
academically and professionally
Basic Guidelines
use consistency in your presentation utilize a 10 to 12 point, plain font organize your information to make it
easy to read use your white space effectively start all of your descriptive states with
past tense action verbs Proofread to check for spelling and
grammar errors
Basic Guidelines
do not use high school information place your most relevant information
towards the top include industry related keywords target it to the career field you are
entering keep your margins even
Categories
Both Resume and CV Education, Honors, Internships, Research,
Related Experience, Additional Involvement, Volunteer/Community Service, Skills, Other Experience/Employment, Related Coursework
Resume Objective, Profile/Summary, Activities
CV Publications, Presentations, Professional
Development/Conferences, Teaching Experience
Resume Statements
use past tense action verbs to describe what you did in each position or experience
be descriptive and specific – who, what, where, when, how, results action verb + details + results = strong resume
statement
For Help: look at job postings to get ideas practice telling someone else what you did
in each position or how you demonstrated each skill
Personal Information
ALAINA AUGGIE2211 Riverside Avenue, Box 115, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612.330.0000, auggie@augsburg.edu
Introduction
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an internship position that will utilize my scientific knowledge as well as my
research and laboratory skills.
OR
SUMMARY
• Strong scientific research, laboratory, and technical skills
• Excellent analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator and enthusiastic team player.
• Committed to providing quality customer service.
Education
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (May 20XX)
Major: Biochemistry
GPA: 3.75
Honors: Honors Program, Dean’s List, Augsburg Academic Scholarship
RELATED COURSEWORK
Organic Chemistry I and II General Chemistry I and II
Biochemistry Introduction to Cellular Biology
Introductory Biology Natural Science I and II
Skills
LABORATORY SKILLS
Gel Electrophoresis Scanning Electron Microscopy
Flow Cytometry NMR Spectroscopy
Column Chromatography DNA Isolation and Purification
Research
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Biology Research Assistant, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (Fall 2008)
• Explored DNA modifications in E. Coli and Salmonella and separated DNA fragments with pulsed gel electrophoresis.
• Advanced the understanding of activation of the DNA repair system.
• Collected significant data and interpreted the information in a written report.
Related Experience
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Chemistry Tutor, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (September 20XX – Present)
• Helped general chemistry students gain a better understanding of their class by explaining class lectures.
• Assisted students with their chemistry homework and preparing for class exams.
Publications and Presentations
PUBLICATIONS
Auggie, A.A. (20XX). “DNA modifications in E. Coli and Salmonella.” Journal of Bioscience, 53(17), 945-957.
PRESENTATIONS
Auggie, A.A. (20XX). “Exploring DNA modifications in E. Coli and Salmonella.” A breakout session presented at the AFWS conference, Minneapolis,
MN: May 4, 20XX.
Professional Development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Association for Women in Science
Activities
ACTIVITIES
Augsburg Biology Club
Augsburg Student Senate
Other Experience
EMPLOYMENT
Campus Admissions, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (September 20XX – Present)
• Promoted the college to prospective students by providing campus tours and giving college information.
• Performed administrative tasks including office mailings, filing, and data entry.
Community Service/Volunteer
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Minneapolis, MN (Jan. 20XX – Aug. 20XX)
Sunday School Teacher, St. Edwards, Bloomington, MN (Oct. 20XX – April 20XX)
Final Tips
have to reviewed by a career specialist
print on good quality paper
look at sample resumes and CV’s to get help
always send a cover letter with your resume
Questions?