Presented by Andrés Rodríguez, Ph.D. Graduate Writing Specialist November 8, 2016

1. Writing A PRACTICAL APPROACH Presented by Andrés Rodríguez, Ph.D. Graduate Writing Specialist November 8, 2016

2. 3 MOST COMMON FORMS • Chronological • Most common • Easy to read • Functional/Skills • Non-sequential • Skills appear stronger • Good for recent graduates • Combined

5. [Your Name] • [Street Address], [City, ST Zip Code] • [Phone] [E-Mail] • [Website] • Professional Profile [Briefly describe your professional background and education relevant to this position.] • [Relevant skill] • [Relevant skill] • [Relevant skill] • Professional Accomplishments [Field or Area of Accomplishment] • [Achievement] • [Achievement] • [Achievement] • [Achievement] • Work History • [Job Title] • [Dates of employment], [Company Name], [City, ST] • [Job Title] • [Dates of employment], [Company Name], [City, ST] • [Job Title] • [Dates of employment], [Company Name], [City, ST] • Education • [Degree] • [School Name] • [City, ST] • [Date of graduation] • References • [References are available upon request.]

6. STEP 1 List all skills to generate content: • Assessment • Interviewing • Charting/Compiling • Troubleshooting • Etc.

7. STEP 1 cont. List action words and check off those that apply: • Assist • Educate • Perform • Position • Record • Verify

8. STEP 2 Now create sections and think about arrangement. A 2-level system organizes material well. Level 1 = headings Level 2 = details L1 Work Experience L2 Job Title • List details in bullets

9. STEP 3 Organize sections in a distinct order: • “Objective Statement” or “Career Summary” • “Education” • “Work Experience” or “Employment” • “Honors and Activities” The type of resume often determines the order.

10. STEP 3 cont. Consider many other headings: • Community Service • Internships • Language Proficiency • Memberships in Organizations • Presentations • Publications • Specialization • Technical Training • Volunteer Work

11. MUST DO’s • Make each word count • Use “gapping” style: no pronouns & articles • Research: align experience to position • Focus on accomplishments • Format counts, but don’t get fancy • Two pages max. • Proofread carefully

12. The Basics of CVs

13. Differences • Resumes intended for nonacademic employer or group • Usually read by hiring manager • Represent experience & skills specific to position • Length 1-2 pages • Usually no references • CVs intended for academic audience • Usually read by dept. chair or committee • Demonstrate scholar potential (teaching, research, publishing) • Length “as needed” • Include references

14. Definition: Latin, curriculum vitae “course of life” An elaborate statement on education, research, publications, teaching, other achievements.

15. Purpose • Show career progress • Living document • Updated frequently • Articulate topics for interview • Screen applicants and narrow list of candidates

16. Step 1: Collect Data • Contact info • Relevant experience • Qualifications/Skills • Relevant classes/project • Honors & awards • Research, publications, presentations • Service, academic/com. • Complete & up-to-date • Title/org/dates/achievs • Lab/tech/method/lang • Skillset/knowledge • Scholarships/grants • List in citation format, numbered or not • Org/office held/dates

17. Add a LinkedIn acct. You can add GPA and dean’s list Not necessary to list years, only grad date Consider “Research Interests”

18. Combine activities with service or volun-teering if you have only 1 ac-complish- ment in each area More important than hobbies is references, at least 2, esp. people who know you and will sing your praises

19. Uses: • Grad School • Academic Jobs • Teaching • Research • Grants & Fellowships

20. Finally… • Ask advisor/faculty for feedback • Ask recent grads/department for samples • Consult websites/reference books for templates