Resume and CV Guide
What's a resume?
A resume is a concise document that summarizes your background, and is tailored to the purpose for which it is being used, whether to seek an internship, a post-graduation job, admission to graduate school, etc. Your resume is just one element in your process of applying for jobs or grad school; it (with your cover letter) is a critical tool as employers screen applicants for interviews.
What's a CV?
A curriculum vitae (definition and singular and plural forms on Merrian-Webster) is a document that gives much more detail (than does a resume) about your academic and professional accomplishments. Also referred to as a CV, it is most often used for academic or research positions, whereas resumes are the preferred documents in business and industry.
Open your laptop, open MS WORD, and get started!
Content
It's the most important thing! It tells your story.
Format
Beware of templates! Some of them are good, and some are horrid!
No! Don't do that!
- Common resume mistakes
- Biggest mistakes seen on resumes, and how to fix them
From a Google executive. - Words to strike from your resume
From Forbes magazine. - Don't pay someone to write your resume
Submitting your resume
There are many ways to convey your resume to prospective employers. Consider the likely journey of your resume as you do your final edits.
Advising and reviews
You are unique. We're here to help you work out the best way to showcase who you are.
- Check yourself first to avoid common resume mistakes
- Resume reviews: advising
- Should I pay someone to write my resume? (Short answer: no)
Career spots resume video