Successful Resume And CV Writing For Scientists and Engineers

1. Successful Resume And CV Writing For Scientists and Engineers Heather C. Sevener Associate Director for Graduate Services Career Advising and Planning Services (CAPS) The University of Chicago Argonne National Laboratory February 17, 2010

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3. Resume Vs. CV February 2010 Argonne National Laboratory

4. The CV/Resume Blend February 2010 Argonne National Laboratory

5. When To Use A CV • Academic positions • Tenure Track & Non-tenure Track Faculty • Research Associate/Postdoc February 2010 Argonne National Laboratory

6. When To Use A Resume • Employer is not science-related • Management Consulting Firm • Hedge Fund • Job does not involve or require science expertise • Higher Ed Administration • Pharmaceutical Sales • Job does not require academic research experience • High School Science Teacher • Museum Educator • Grants Administrator February 2010 Argonne National Laboratory

7. When To Use a CV/Resume Blend • Job usually requires academic science research experience • Almost All Positions In Industry • Technology Transfer • Patent Agent • Science Policy • Regulatory Affairs • Science Writing February 2010 Argonne National Laboratory

8. Getting Started • Create a “storage” document with detailed information about everything • Jobs, Volunteering, Activities • Supervisors, Addresses • Start and End Dates • The Basics • Education • Experience • Skills February 2010 Argonne National Laboratory

9. Let’s look at some samples February 2010 Argonne National Laboratory

10. General Advice • Pay close attention to what the employer is looking for • Use their terms when you can • Summary/Objective/Profile statements not recommended • Do not include personal information (birth date, marital status, country of origin, etc.) • Think of creating a “new” resume or CV for every job you apply to February 2010 Argonne National Laboratory

11. Final Caveats • Employers will use these terms interchangeably • Jobs outside of the US will have different expectations and requirements- do your research! • Federal government has its own “rules” • Never let a “rule” get in the way of what the employer wants • When in doubt, ask CAPS February 2010 Argonne National Laboratory

12. Thank you! Heather Sevener hsevener@uchicago.edu For appointments call (773)702-7040 and speak with reception staff February 2010 Argonne National Laboratory