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