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Upcoming Events!
• Thursday, January 29, 6-7 pm!• Location TBA!
Your Guide to a Career in Consulting: A Panel Discussion!
• Tuesday, Feb 3, 9 am – 2 pm!• Barton Hall!
Engineering and Technical Career Fair!
• Wednesday, Feb 4, 12-1:30 pm!• 700 Clark Hall!
Exploring Careers Outside of Academia
• Tuesday, Feb 17!• 10 am – 8 pm!PhD & Master’s Virtual Career Fair!
• Thursday, Feb 26, 1-5 pm!• Ballroom, Statler Hotel!Nonprofit & Government Career Fair!
• Monday, Feb 9, 4:30 pm!• Lewis Aud., Goldwin Smith!
Getting Started with LinkedIn: A Professional Networking Tool!
CV to Resume!
Christine Holmes!Director of Post-Doctoral Studies, Caldwell [email protected]!!Anne Poduska, PhD!Graduate & International Student Career Advisor!Cornell Career Services (Barnes Hall)[email protected]!!!
Where Can You Go For Help With Your Career?!
• Workshops and Events!!Graduate School Program Chart!!CCS Event Calendar!!CCNet!
!• Websites!
!Cornell Career Services!!College career office!
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Career Services: "Research Master’s and PhD students!
• Agriculture and Life Sciences: 140 Roberts!• Engineering: 201 Carpenter!• Hotel: 180 Statler !• ILR: 201 Ives!• University-wide: 103 Barnes
Professional master’s students: Contact your program’s office
Career Services: "Postdocs "
Graduate Students Interested in a Postdoc!
Christine Holmes!Director of Post-Doctoral Studies!
Caldwell [email protected]!
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PhD Comic, Piled Higher and Deeper by Jorge Cham, phdcomics.com!
• Describe previous experiences!• Used by employers to decide whether to interview you!• Used during interviews to formulate questions!
Purpose of CV and Resume!
CV !History, education, accomplishments!
Resume!Skills and abilities!
CV !History, education, accomplishments!
Resume!Skills and abilities!
Academia:!Job title (Professor)!Subjects (American
history)!
Outside of Academia!What you’ve done and
could do !(transferable skills)!
Redefining Yourself!
Not all jobs outside of academia !require a resume.!
!Some require a CV.!
Caveat !
CV! Resume!Where! Academia!
Employers outside of the US!
US employment: private sector, government, and non profit!
Exceptions! US federal Government (PhD. Level)!International Organization in US!Development consulting firms!Think Tank!
Content! Full list of qualifications! Summary of Qualifications!
Length! As long as you need! 1-2 pages!
Style! Not important! Very important!
• Check with the employer !• Confirm with others in the field!• Create a CV that details your skills; include a full or partial
publication list!
If a US employer asks for a CV…!
CV to Resume: Conceptual Shift!
My degree and publications are the main reasons why I’ll get a job!
The skills I acquired while I got my graduate degree will
help me get a job!
My activities that are unrelated to teaching,
research, and publishing are unimportant!
Outside activities are valuable because they demonstrate skills and
interests!
There’s one way to view myself—as a PhD in X
field—and my CV represents that one view.!
There are many ways to view myself and my
abilities, depending on the type of job I’d like.!
1. Resumes have different structure than CVs!2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a
resume!3. You need to break down your CV’s job titles and
accomplishments into action verbs!4. You have to understand what an employer wants when you
make your resume!5. You’ll need different resumes for different jobs.!
Consequences of This Conceptual Shift!
1. Resumes have different structure than CVs!2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a
resume!3. You need to break down your CV’s job titles and
accomplishments into action verbs!4. You have to understand what an employer wants when you
make your resume!5. You’ll need different resumes for different jobs!
Consequences of This Conceptual Shift!
Curriculum Vitae
Resume
Content
Education Research/Teaching Interests Thesis/Dissertation Grants and Other Awards Research Experience Teaching Experience Practical Experience Employment Consulting Internships Publications Conference Presentations Languages Computer/Technical Skills References Not typically tailored by position
Education Summary/Objective Statement (?) Select Grants and Awards Experience Select Publications Select Presentations Languages Computer/Technical Skills Very tailored by position
Example Education Section!
!Charlotte Laverly
119 Park Place, Ithaca, NY 14850 [email protected] 607-273-6774
SUMMARY
Creative, collaborative PhD researcher seeking to use strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to provide innovative client solutions as a management consultant.
EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Ph.D. Major field: Comparative Literature Minor fields: Asian Studies, History May 2014 University of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco Visiting Researcher Sept 2011-Aug 2012 Yale University, New Haven, CT M.A. Major: English Minor: Asian Studies May 2009
Reed College, Portland, OR B.A. Major: English Minor: History May 2007 Summa cum laude
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Narratives of Personal and National Identities in the Moroccan Diaspora Sept. 2010-Present Graduate Research Assistant, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY • Analyzing 40 novels from the Moroccan diaspora, written in Arabic and French, to identify influences of colonialism on
personal and national identities • Wrote two successful grant proposals, totaling $30,000, to support research and travel to two archives in three countries • Writing, editing, and copyediting a 200-page manuscript • Organized year-long international research trip by researching visa requirements, booking flights and university
accommodations, developing a project schedule, and identifying project goals !
Seeing the Seer: Understanding the (Dis)advantages of Narrative Subjectivity May 2008-May 2009 Master’s Thesis, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Developed thesis topic by conducting literature review with 4 electronic databases, interviewing 6 professors and 2 librarians,
and analyzing over 100 texts • Invented streamlined note-taking and referencing system with Microsoft Excel!• Wrote, edited, and copyedited 16 drafts of 100-page manuscript !• Delivered two invited oral presentations at two premier conferences in the field!• Received fellowship (including full tuition and stipend) based on academic excellence!
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Co-organizer of Annual English Department Conference Jun 2008-May 2009 English Department, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Co-organized conference with one Yale professor by managing conference logistics, including; registration, advertising,
scheduling, and catering • Oversaw a team of 6 Yale graduate students by delegating tasks, creating and enforcing deadlines for tasks, troubleshooting
problems, and negotiating conflicts • Moderated two controversial panel discussions by monitoring the time, summarizing conflicting points of view, and refocusing
the discussion when appropriate
KRRC Radio Station Manager Sept 2005-May 2007 Reed College Radio, Reed College, Portland, NY • Scheduled 45 radio hosts per week based on availability, level of experience, and show personalities • Raised over $10,000 in sponsorship support from 15 local businesses by holding one-on-one meetings and negotiating
advertising rates • Identified three areas to improve course content and created a 10-page handout to address common misconceptions about CPR
• Do you need it?!• First (and easiest) place to adjust for job ad!
Seeking a responsible position in an industry lab doing research.!
!Plant Scientist with 5 years of experience managing multiple projects in the following areas: !
– Automation and high throughput plant handling systems!– Supervision of lab personnel!– Management of lab budget!
Summary/Objective Statement!
1. Resumes have different structure than CVs!2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a
resume!3. You need to break down your CV’s job titles and
accomplishments into action verbs!4. You have to understand what an employer wants when you
make your resume!5. You’ll need different resumes for different jobs.!
Consequences of This Conceptual Shift!
• Chronological!• Functional!• Combination!
How Is a Resume Structured?!
Format:!• Most widely used style!• Information presented in reverse chronological order !
Uses: !• Highlights progressive work experience!• Best for those who have significant experience in the field
where they are seeking a job!
Problems: !• Less effective if changing careers or have little work
experience !• Older but relevant experience may be overlooked!
Resume Type: Chronological!
• See page 55 of Career Guide!
Resume Type: Chronological!
Format: !• Experiences are grouped by skills (e.g. leadership
skills, communication skills) !• The titles and dates of the experiences are listed at the
top or bottom of the resume!
Uses: !• Good for those changing careers or who have little
work experience or gaps in employment !
Problems:!• It can be confusing because the relationship between
a skill and an experience can be lost!
Resume Type: Functional!
• See page 47 of Career Guide!
Resume Type: Functional!
Format:!• Experiences are given in reverse chronology but are
arranged by type of experience (e.g. communication experience, leadership experience)!
Uses: !• Accentuates your skills!• Draws direct parallels with skills in job ads!• Helpful if you are applying for a wide range of jobs!
Problems: !• Can be difficult to fit one experience into just one
category!
Resume Type: Combination!
• See page 48 of Career Guide!
Resume Type: Combination!
Course Projects!
Building Airflow Rates: An International Analysis Oct-Nov 2013 Building Design and Analysis Course, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Collaborated with three classmates to analyze airflow rates in three buildings by creating a project timeline, enforcing project deadlines, and writing code in C++
• Built excellent rapport with teammates by scheduling regular meetings, helping others with problems, and giving constructive criticism
• Conducted literature search and interviewed four international experts to identify airflow rates specific to Russian, Ghanaian, and Thai urban environments
Research Projects!
!Charlotte Laverly
119 Park Place, Ithaca, NY 14850 [email protected] 607-273-6774
SUMMARY
Creative, collaborative PhD researcher seeking to use strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to provide innovative client solutions as a management consultant.
EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Ph.D. Major field: Comparative Literature Minor fields: Asian Studies, History May 2014 University of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco Visiting Researcher Sept 2011-Aug 2012 Yale University, New Haven, CT M.A. Major: English Minor: Asian Studies May 2009
Reed College, Portland, OR B.A. Major: English Minor: History May 2007 Summa cum laude
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Narratives of Personal and National Identities in the Moroccan Diaspora Sept. 2010-Present Graduate Research Assistant, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY • Analyzing 40 novels from the Moroccan diaspora, written in Arabic and French, to identify influences of colonialism on
personal and national identities • Wrote two successful grant proposals, totaling $30,000, to support research and travel to two archives in three countries • Writing, editing, and copyediting a 200-page manuscript • Organized year-long international research trip by researching visa requirements, booking flights and university
accommodations, developing a project schedule, and identifying project goals !
Seeing the Seer: Understanding the (Dis)advantages of Narrative Subjectivity May 2008-May 2009 Master’s Thesis, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Developed thesis topic by conducting literature review with 4 electronic databases, interviewing 6 professors and 2 librarians,
and analyzing over 100 texts • Invented streamlined note-taking and referencing system with Microsoft Excel!• Wrote, edited, and copyedited 16 drafts of 100-page manuscript !• Delivered two invited oral presentations at two premier conferences in the field!• Received fellowship (including full tuition and stipend) based on academic excellence!
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Co-organizer of Annual English Department Conference Jun 2008-May 2009 English Department, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Co-organized conference with one Yale professor by managing conference logistics, including; registration, advertising,
scheduling, and catering • Oversaw a team of 6 Yale graduate students by delegating tasks, creating and enforcing deadlines for tasks, troubleshooting
problems, and negotiating conflicts • Moderated two controversial panel discussions by monitoring the time, summarizing conflicting points of view, and refocusing
the discussion when appropriate
KRRC Radio Station Manager Sept 2005-May 2007 Reed College Radio, Reed College, Portland, NY • Scheduled 45 radio hosts per week based on availability, level of experience, and show personalities • Raised over $10,000 in sponsorship support from 15 local businesses by holding one-on-one meetings and negotiating
advertising rates • Identified three areas to improve course content and created a 10-page handout to address common misconceptions about CPR
1. Resumes have different structure than CV!2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a
resume!3. You need to break down your CV’s job titles and
accomplishments into action verbs!4. You have to understand what an employer wants when you
make your resume!5. You’ll need different resumes for different jobs.!
Consequences of This Conceptual Shift!
I reviewed 15 PhD applications, wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant, and identified my top 7 choices. I gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen. When 25 prospective students visited campus, I talked to them about Cornell’s academic and social life and answered their questions. !
Developing Bullet Points from your CV!
Service and Volunteer Activities!PhD Admissions Committee Member ! !2008!
I reviewed 15 PhD applications, wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant, and identified my top 7 choices. I gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen. When 25 prospective students visited campus, I talked to them about Cornell’s academic and social life and answered their questions. !
Developing Bullet Points from your CV!
Service and Volunteer Activities!PhD Admissions Committee Member ! !2008!
• Reviewed 15 PhD applications!• Wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant!• Identified my top 7 choices!• Gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty
members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen.!• Talked to 25 prospective students about Cornell’s academic and
social life and answered their questions. !
Developing Bullet Points from your CV!
• Reviewed 15 PhD applications!• Wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant!• Identified my top 7 choices!• Gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty
members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen.!• Talked to 25 prospective students about Cornell’s academic and
social life and answered their questions. !
Developing Bullet Points from your CV!
How do you decide which bullet points to include or expand upon?!
1. Resumes have different structure than CV!2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a
resume!3. You need to break down your CV’s job titles and
accomplishments into action verbs!4. You have to understand what an employer wants when
you make your resume!5. You’ll need different resumes for different jobs.!
Consequences of This Conceptual Shift!
Employers typically desire the following core competencies*:!• Content knowledge!• Professionalism and work ethic!• Oral and written communication!• Teamwork (including leadership) and collaboration!• Critical thinking and problem solving!• Ethics and social responsibility!
*Casner-Lotto, J., & Barrington, L. (2006). Are they really ready to work? Employers’ Perspectives on the Basic Knowledge and Applied Skills of New Entrants to the 21stCentury U.S. Workforce. !Retrieved from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills website: http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/FINAL_REPORT_PDF09-29-06.pdf!
What Skills Do Employers Want?!
• Reviewed 15 PhD applications!• Wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant!• Identified my top 7 choices!• Gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty
members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen.!• Talked to 25 prospective students about Cornell’s academic and
social life and answered their questions. !
Developing Targeted Bullet Points:!Critical Thinking Skills!
Developing Targeted Bullet Points:!Critical Thinking Skills!
• Analyzed 15 PhD student application essays and academic records according to admissions criteria and identified top 7 applicants !
• Reviewed 15 PhD applications!• Identified my top 7 choices!
• Reviewed 15 PhD applications!• Wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant!• Identified my top 7 choices!• Gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty
members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen.!• Talked to 25 prospective students about Cornell’s academic and
social life and answered their questions. !
Developing Targeted Bullet Points:!Oral Communication Skills!
• Gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen.!
Developing Targeted Bullet Points:!Oral Communication Skills!
• Persuaded five-member faculty committee in 15-minute oral presentation to accept 7 applicants!
CV to Resume!
Service and Volunteer Activities!PhD Admissions Committee Member ! !2008!
PhD Admissions Committee Member ! !2008!Comparative Literature Dept., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY!• Analyzed 15 PhD student application essays and academic
records according to admissions criteria and identified top 7 applicants !
• Persuaded five-member faculty committee in 15-minute oral presentation to accept 7 applicants!
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Resources for Identifying Skills!
• O*Net!• Google LinkedIn profiles !
1. Resumes have different structure than CV!2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a
resume!3. You need to break down your CV’s job titles and
accomplishments into action verbs!4. You have to understand what an employer wants when you
make your resume!5. You’ll need different resumes for different jobs.!
Consequences of This Conceptual Shift!
• VersatilePhD !• Optimal Resume!• Chronicle of Higher Education: CV Doctor!
Resume Examples!
• Opinions vary; everyone who looks at your resume is looking for something specific!
• There is no “right way” – just guidelines!• Have multiple people read it!• Put most important information on the first page!• List responsibilities most important to least!• Use clear, easy-to-understand language!• Past tense vs. present tense!• Use at least 11 point font size!
Final Resume Tips!
What Are Your Questions?!