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Presented by:
Liz Herrera
Assistant Director University of Illinois at Chicago
SPH Career Services
“Resume VS. CV”
Agenda • Career Services overview
• Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae
• Converting a CV to a resume
• CV Tips
• Resume Tips
• Interfolio
• Final thoughts
SPH Career Services Individual Career Counseling
Resume / CV review (transitioning one document to the other)
Job Search strategies
Networking Tips
Mock Interviews
Workshops
Uiccareers.com
Latin for course of my life
Professional archive of everything one has done related to scholarly work
CV addresses academic preparation, teaching, presentations, publications, research and
service to the profession; academia
Multiple pages in length
CV has multiple functions (job seeking, professional archive, soliciting grants, tenure,
promotion) Required in doctoral degree environments.
Used in higher education (Faculty, Research and administrative posts)
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Summarizes education and experience specifically tailored to your employment objective
Focuses on work experience and skills; industry focused
Brief and concise (bullet points)
1-2 pages in length
The resume would highlight your skills and achievements above all other things
Curriculum Vitae vs. Resume
What is the purpose of your CV?
Highlight teaching experiences
Searching for an academic position
Facing tenure review
Applying for a grant
Seeking a graduate assistantship / funding
Research opportunity
Assess: The Employer Perspective For both CV and Resume
• Read the job description, mission statement
• Review the website
• Research organization or institution
• Prior Professional Experience
• Jobsites to Consider
• http://chronicle.com
• http://higheredjobs.com
• http://simplyhired.com
Common CV Headings • Academic Background
− Institution Name, Program Area, Dissertation and Committee Supervisor,
Dissertation Title or Topic
• Teaching Experience
• Research Experience
• Clinical Experiences
• Fellowships
• Languages
• Publications
• Presentations
• Service
• Special Awards
• Professional Affiliations
Sample Headings
RESEARCH • Research Interests • Publications • Presentations • Grants & Awards • Lab Experience • Submitted Articles • Fellowships • Statistical Software
TEACHING • University Teaching • Teaching Fellowships • Teaching Assistantships • Technology Integration in
Teaching • Lectures • Mentoring
Publications and Presentations
Include academic work
List any paper presentations, conference presentation, speaking
engagements
Use style accepted by your discipline:
APA: psychology, education, and other social sciences.
MLA: literature, arts, and humanities.
AMA: medicine, health, and biological sciences.
It is crucial that the CV represent your experience, accomplishments, expertise, and special
professional qualities in the most positive manner possible. The visual impact of the CV provides
the initial message about your attention to detail and thoroughness.
Is it well designed, organized, and attractive?
Are categories of information clearly labeled?
Is it easy to find certain sections of interest to search committee members?
Has your advisor reviewed and critiqued it?
Have you avoided using acronyms?
Has it been proofread several times to eliminate typos?
Does it thoroughly represent all your qualifications?
Keys to an Excellent CV
Source: http://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/interior.php?pageID=3478#Format
References
• Typical on a CV
• Last section on CV
• List names, titles, affiliations, phone, email
• Include references you trust!
• Include on a separate page for the resume
CV Checklist
Spell check, proof-read, fact-check
Updated contact information
Even margins, visually appealing format
Format consistency (APA style)
Feedback from Mentors and Faculty Advisors
Converting a CV to a Resume Positions outside of academia will most likely ask for a resume
Focus on skills that cater to the specific area: student services, social
services, advising, private industry, “Snap Shot” of your qualifications
Your resume can be “selective”. Trim down or omit Research and
Publications
Keep in mind that your resume must abide by the 30 second rule
Begin with a summary of qualifications – lead off with your strengths at
it relates to the position
Use bullet points, begin with action verbs
Do preliminary research
Find out general information about the company you wish to work for
What are the desired skills and qualities?
Key Values and Words
Assess your skills, qualities, strengths, experience, etc.
Resume Writing
Getting Started…
What do you have to offer?
Build your list of…
work experience
practicum experience
special course projects
activities
clubs
languages
technical skills
volunteer work
academics
Resume Guidelines Be tailored to fit your individual situation and background (customize to the position)
Highlight strengths and relevant points
Quantify (use numbers, percentages, accomplishments) Begin statements with powerful action verbs One to two pages: Detailed, Concise, and Specific Describes qualifications, education, and relevant work experience
Industry “Speak” − Strong Action Verbs − Concrete descriptions − Quantifiable Outcomes − Discuss Impact
Resume Sections • Career Profile, Summary of Qualifications, Career Objective
• Education (Begin with the most current)
• Work History - (Work Experience, Professional Experience, Related Experience,
Additional Experience )
• Volunteer, Internships, Community, Clinical, Grant Writing, Research
• Skills (Include level of proficiency)
In these sections be sure to address your audience, be
brief, be clear and begin with action verbs!
Deliver the goods up front…
Before:
• Responsible for developing a Health Risk Assessment training for IH
technicians.
After:
• Developed Health Risk Assessment protocol training, ensuring IH
technicians were competent in assessing health hazards with chemical,
biological, and physical hazards.
Be concise, but descriptive
• Developed on-site healthcare presentations at a local halfway house for women with
drug-related offenses, educating them on the health effects of addiction.
• Evaluated and made recommendations for proper effectiveness to protect employees
from the hazards of entry into permit-required confined spaces.
• Coordinated ADA- accredited diabetes program, evaluated success, and presented
results to advisory board.
• Trained and supervised health professionals, local health groups, and women’s
programs on perinatal addiction.
Focus on results and quantify:
• Conducted and reviewed over 300 comprehensive industrial hygiene evaluations and
special surveys for various industry settings at several U.S. Air Force installations
worldwide.
Source: Enelow, Wendy S., Kursmark, Louise M.. (2010). Expert Resumes For Health Careers. Indianapolis: Jist Works
Final Resume Tips Prioritize bullet points / Categories
Keep format organized and consistent
Avoid the use of “I” or “my”
Stick with two fonts at most
Use action verbs
Quantify and use field terminology
Avoid using templates
Keep it to 1-2 pages
References go on a separate page
Avoid underlining in most instances
Have enough white space
Edit and proofread for possible errors
Interfolio.com Manage your applications and promote your career
• Ph.D.s & Graduate Students: build a dossier and academic portfolio for
search committees, tenure reviews or post-doc applications
• Pre-Health Applicants: submit letters of recommendation and secondary
materials to medical schools
• Job Seekers: manage application materials and showcase a portfolio of your
work online
• Graduate and Professional School Candidates: send application materials to
admissions offices