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Crafting the PerfectResume and CVfor Graduate SchoolAlejandra Garcia, M.A. and Kimberly KampenCareer Engagement EducatorUCLA Career Center
What is a Resume Vs. CV? WHAT TO INCLUDETODAY’SAGENDA HOW TO INCLUDE IT TAILORING YOUR APPLICATIONMATERIALS
A RESUME Tells your story with your permission. Highlights relevant experiences &WHAT ISARESUME?accomplishments. Summarizes your professional history andqualifications. Can be targeted towards career interest Compelling & persuasive YOUR 1-2 PAGE INTRODUCTION
A CV “Story of One’s Life” Highlights academic achievementsWHAT IS A CV?and scholarly potential (Research,Teaching, Service) Exhaustive list of achievements Length is flexible
RESUMEFORMATTING TIPS FONT TYPE: Easy to read ABBREVIATIONS: Use correct formatting FONT SIZE: 10 – 12 point BOLD/ITALICS/UNDERLINE: Sparingly MARGINS: 0.5 – 1 inch PAPER TYPE: Neutral PAGE LENGTH: 1 full page (2 max) FILE TYPE: PDF Disclose personal data (DOB, SS#, Height, Weight, Picture, etc.) Disclose salary information Include experiences over 10 years old Be cliché or lie
CV FORMATTING TIPS FONT TYPE: Easy to read ABBREVIATIONS: Use correct formatting FONT SIZE: 10 – 12 point BOLD/ITALICS/UNDERLINE: Sparingly MARGINS: 0.5 – 1 inch PAPER TYPE: Neutral PAGE LENGTH: FLEXIBLE FILE TYPE: PDF Disclose personal data (DOB, SS#, Height, Weight, Picture, etc.) Disclose salary information Be cliché or lie
WHAT TO INCLUDE?
ResumeHeaderObjective (Optional)EducationSectionBreakdownCVHeaderNo ObjectiveEducationExperienceHonors and AwardsAdditional Skills andExperiencesResearchFundingTeaching ExperienceServiceDiscipline Sections
RESUME HEADERVS.CV HEADERJ Bruin(Updated Month, date, year)School/Department/LabUniversity Addressjbruin@g.ucla.edu310.555.7777
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Three years successful experience in display advertising sales for major publications A high-energy achiever in advertising sales with great success in reaching key decision makersat executive levels Recipient of four sales awards for outstanding performance in teamwork, innovation, leadershipand productivityRESUMEONLY:SUMMARYorOBJECTIVE Optional For those with significant experience in a givenfield Highlight skills that are not obvious fromProfessional Experience section 3-5 bullet points of notable accomplishments,key skills, personal traits
EDUCATIONList Education in Reverse Chronological orderFull degree type and Major (bold)Minor, Concentration, Emphasis, or OptionGPA (if required)Graduation Date (or Expected Graduation)Relevant Licenses, Credentials, Certificates, Training,etc. Do not list high school information unless you are aFreshman On a CV?Only includecompleteddegrees.
ProfessionalOrganizationsAssociationsStudy AbroadConferences &TrainingsProjects &ResearchPaid/UnpaidJobs nvolvementSports/RecreationalVolunteer/Community Service
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCESThe goal is to provide context,scope, details.Paint a mental picture.They know nothing about youexcept for what you tell them! 1 Responsibility/Task/Skill 1 Bullet PointEach bullet point starts with an Action Verb (Do not repeat)Use key-words related to your industry/field (Refer to the job description!)Highlight specific accomplishments/outcomes (What problem did I solve?)Quantify/Qualify your accomplishments (How many? How much? How often?)
TRANSFERRABLESKILLSPLANNING &PRIORITIZINGCoordinated events twice aweek for up to 100individuals/students, providingtraining and resources thatprepared them to create andsupport inclusive environmentsCOMMUNICATION& LEADERSHIPSERVINGDIVERSEENVIRONMENTS
ADDITIONAL RESUMEHEADERSAwardsScholarshipsProfessional ing your resume headers
Honors and Awards Research CV Headers XSubheaders Funding Teaching Experience Service Discipline Sections
Drop-in Hours:T-TH 10:00am-2:00pm1:1 Resume and CV reviewQuestions or Concerns?Emails welcome agarcia@career.ucla.edukkampen@career.ucla.edu
THANK YOU!!!
UCLA Career Center. TODAY’S AGENDA . Teaching, Service) . Relevant Licenses, Credentials, Certificates, Training, etc. Do not list high school information unless you are a Freshman On a CV? Only include completed degrees.
