What is difference between a Resume and CV?
Depending on the opportunity you’re applying for, you may be asked to submit a resume or CV. A resume is a targeted summary of your skills and experiences relevant to the application you are submitting whether that be a job/internship, a research opportunity, or a scholarship, where- as a CV is a complete list of ALL academic credentials and experiences. This guide is meant to get you started creating a resume from scratch or updating an outdated one.
Resume Guide 1 (Printable PDF)
Must Haves
- Heading
Your name should stand out. Include your email, phone number and address. - Education
Include the name of institution, city and state, degree, major, expected graduation, and GPA (if above 3.0). - Experience
From most recent to least recent, list the position held, organization, location and dates. Use present tense for current positions and past tense for past gigs. - Leadership, Service or Extracurricular
List student organizations, athletics, regular volunteer gigs or unique programs (like Dean’s Scholars).
| This | Not That |
|---|---|
| Managed the Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, increasing engagement by 300% | Ran the social media |
| Greet customers and take orders accurately and efficiently | Take customer orders |
| Transported patients to in-patient physical therapy appointments safely and on time | Helped patients get to appointments |
Might Haves
No two resumes should look exactly the same! People have different experiences AND apply for different opportunities. Not sure what to add? Talk to a career coach.
Education add-ons
You might include your high school, previous institutions, study abroad or relevant coursework.
Skills Section
Include technical skills like proficiencies in lab techniques, software and languages. See example below for formatting assistance.
Add-On Experience Section
This section might take on different names! Including relevant experience, research experience, healthcare/clinical experience and volunteer experience. Tailor the name for the job.
Publications/Presentations
If you’ve had the opportunity to present or publish your research, help it stand out in your resume by putting it in a separate section. Use the templates below for formatting assistance.
Honors or Awards
Were you on the Dean’s List or awarded a competitive scholarship? Part of the honors program? List them!