Creating Your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Your resume or CV should be something you’re proud of, but getting started can feel overwhelming. We have examples and frequently asked questions, along with knowledgeable staff and useful AI tools, to help you incorporate your experiences and accomplishments into a resume perfectly suited for your next steps. Resume FAQs and examples can be found below and in the resource section.
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Resume FAQs
A resume is a concise document that summarizes your background, and is tailored to your purpose, which could be to seek an internship, a post-graduation job, admission to graduate school, etc. It is the most commonly preferred document in business and industry positions. A curriculum vitae (CV) is a document that gives much more detail about your academic and professional accomplishments. It is most often used for academic or research positions.
Yes! We have both general examples on how to incorporate skills and experiences into your resume, and topic specific resumes (i.e. curriculum vitae (CV), federal, teaching, international, and many more).
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) can be used by a company to screen and rank job applicants, determining whether or not to pass your resume to a real person. Appropriate formatting and document type will help you present effective content and help your resume to be read correctly. To learn more about ATS and how to make your resume standout, there are additional articles you can read below.
We have put together resources to help utilize action verbs, as well as write stronger descriptions to include on your resume. You can click the box below to view or print for future use.
Some are too complicated in layout, have excessive shading, or other formatting features that are not recommended. A risk with a template is choosing one with categories and headings that do not suit your background or best present your qualifications for the positions you are seeking.
