CV_Resume_Email Writing

An Introduction
 What is a Resume?

• a document to market your skills, experience, education,

and accomplishments to employers

• is meant to get you an interview

• is NOT your life history

• is very concise and easy to scan for information

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 What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?

 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
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 Basic Guidelines
• utilize a 10 to 12 point, plain font

 use consistency in your presentation

 one page is preferred, but two pages are used when you
have enough relevant experience

 the most impressive related experience should be

towards the top of the page

 use action words to start your statements

 include industry related buzz words

 target it to the career field you are entering/job

description you are applying for
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A Resume is NOT a CV
• A CV is used in academic and • A resume is used in business, non-
research-oriented job searches. profit, government and other types
• A CV is of flexible length of job searches.
• A CV is a record of your academic • A resume should be 1 page, 2
accomplishments and credentials. pages max.
• A resume is not all-embracing; it
should be targeted to a particular
job in a particular field.

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Elements of a Resume
• Objective
• A targeted statement that clearly states the type of job you are seeking.
• Good objectives are very specific
• “To work with the design and development of new computer systems with a special
interest in microprocessor application.”
• “Position in public opinion polling or consumer product market research using skills in
survey design and statistical analysis.”
• Objectives are optional.

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Elements of a Resume
• Summary of Qualifications/Skills (Profile)
• A summary of relevant skills, knowledge and
accomplishments.
• Be specific! Tailor this section to the job to which
you’re applying.
• If it is well written, this section can really help a
potential employer to focus on your strengths.
• Think carefully about what you have to offer.

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Elements of a Resume
• Education
• Include degrees, expected date of completion if you
have not finished, relevant coursework, and honors
and awards (placed under the appropriate degree)
• You might also consider placing your “Experience”
section first.

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 Elements of a Resume
• Experience
• Think in terms of experience, not employment or work
history.
• Be sure to include internships and unpaid positions if
they are relevant.
• Be concise in your descriptions of what you did.
• Do not use “Responsibilities included” or “Duties
were.”
• Translate specialized skills and interests into everyday
language.

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Elements of a Resume
• Some additional/optional categories:
• Professional memberships/Leadership
• Community Activities/Leadership
• (Computer) skills
• Publications/Presentations (much briefer than on a
CV)
• Additional Information

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Resume Dos
• DO think of your resume as an ad for your qualifications,
not an autobiography.
• DO begin each bullet point with a verb.
• DO included paid and unpaid experience to demonstrate
the range of what you’ve done.
• DO show the reader why you’re a good match for a
particular job.
• DO make several resumes, with each one targeting a
particular field.
• DO look at other resumes to see how they are written.

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Resume Dos
• DO use reverse chronology (the most recent position is
your first entry) to organize your education and
experience.
• DO format your resume clearly.
• DO proofread many times.
• DO ask others to look at your resume.
• DO a critique.
• DO remember that most employers will only look at your
resume for 15-30 seconds.

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Resume Don’ts
• DON’T make your reader dig for information.
• DON’T tell everything you’ve ever done.
• DON’T use complete sentences
• DON’T include personal information, such as age, race,
marital or health status.
• DON’T make your resume too dense, busy or cute.
• DON’T use a font smaller than 10 point.
• DON’T use fancy fonts that are hard to read.

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Where to Start for Grad Students
• Think of the tangible skills you’ve gained.
• For example: Have you taught? If so, you’ve gained
valuable presentation and management skills.
• Though not necessary, it helps to have fields in mind.
• What skills have you acquired at your institute that
might be of use to you in a given field?
• Carefully consider your extra-curricular activities.

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Writing a Formal Email
• While an informal email can be sent quickly,
writing a formal email takes a bit more thought
and a bit more time. Careful consideration
needs to be given to each email element.

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common elements of a formal email:
1.Subject Line: Brief and concise
2. Salutation:The salutation directly addresses the person you’re
sending the email to.
3. Introduction: If you are sending first time
4. Body:Clear, crisp and important information
5.Closing: your full name, designation etc

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