GUIDE TO:

RESUME WRITING
For Graduate Students

University of New Haven Career Development Center

103 Bartels Student Activity Center
203-479-4858
[email protected]
Contents

Purpose of a Resume .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Formatting a Resume .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Heading ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Objective vs. Profile/ Summary of Skills ........................................................................................................................... 4
Education ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Experience ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Additional Sections ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

What NOT to Include on a Resume .......................................................................................................................... 6

Action Words .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Sample Resumes ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) ............................................................................................................................. 19

Curriculum Vitae (CV) Samples....................................................................................................................................... 21

Creating a Reference Page .................................................................................................................................... 25

Reference Page Sample .................................................................................................................................................. 26

Next Steps……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27

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Purpose of a Resume
*The goal of a resume is not to get a job… it is to get an interview. All content should be focused on that goal*
• The resume is your first impression to a prospective employer. Therefore, it needs to be well-written,
factual, and relevant to the position.
• A resume is a marketing tool, designed to sell you to a prospective employer. A resume is designed to
market you for the next job you want, not the last one you had. An employer will only scan your resume for
30-45 seconds – that’s it!

Four points to consider when creating your resume:

1. Character - Who are you? What makes you unique?
2. Purpose - What do you want? Why are you applying for this job?
3. Experience - What have you done? How are you qualified for this position?
4. Potential - What skills do you possess? Can you apply them to the position? Focus on important competencies
such as leadership, communication, resilience, global & cultural awareness, teamwork and critical thinking.

Formatting a Resume
Create a well-organized resume by using bullet points to list information. Use bold
words to emphasize important information and be consistent in placement of the
Organization
information. Be sure that all content is in reverse-chronological order (most recent
position first).
Less is best, so try to keep it to one (1) page, single spaced. If you need more room to
Page Length
showcase your qualifications, then you can have additional pages (no more than 2).
Font Size 10-11 point
Use a professional font such as Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, Georgia, Cambria, etc. Avoid
Font Style using different colors – black text only. Stay away from Times New Roman as it is
considered outdated.
Margins A minimum .5” border all around

Graphics Only use graphics (pictures, designs, etc.) if you are in the graphics industry
Resume Avoid using pre-formatted resume templates typically found in Microsoft Word. The
Templates point of a resume is to differentiate; using a template makes you conform

Heading
The heading section contains your name, phone number and your University or professional email address. Add in your
LinkedIn URL as well if it’s in great shape. Include your LinkedIn profile link and be sure to customize your LinkedIn URL.
For directions on how to do this, please visit this helpful LinkedIn article. Your full address is optional. Your name should
be the largest item on your resume. Avoid using the header function as it does not scan well into applicant tracking
systems that review resumes.

Using a preferred name on your resume: A resume is not a legal document, so it is acceptable to use your preferred
name on the resume. You can handle this by listing a first initial, followed by their preferred name; others identify their
preferred name in quotes, e.g: K. Micah Jones, or Kelsey “Micah” Jones. If application forms specifically request legal
name, you should list your legal name as it may be used for a background check. The issue is complex, depending on
state and local anti-discrimination policies and it may be helpful to consult with additional legal resources. You will need
to use your legal name for purposes of background checks, social security documents, and insurance forms.

HEADING EXAMPLE:

Michael Fisher 3
(203) 876-8954 • [email protected]
http://linkedin.com/in/michaelfisher
Objective vs. Profile/ Summary of Skills
Many recruiters recommend a Profile or Expertise section instead of an Objective statement. This section provides an
overview of your skills and experience in 2-3 sentences or through the use of bullets. Avoid generic statements and try
to use keywords from your industry that reflect your skill set.

EXAMPLES

Skills:
Mechanical Engineering graduate student with team-based experience in the classroom and
workplace. Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS Workbench, MATLAB, Hpermesh, and
Microsoft Office.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Creative marketing professional with experience in retail and advertising
• Ability to construct strategic plans and formulate company goals
• Possess knowledge of buyer behavior, product management and competitive marketing strategies

Profile:
Skilled Human Resources professional who is capable of organizing solid training and development
programs. Proficient in data research and SPSS. Knowledgeable in benefit administration and conflict
resolution.

You only need one of the above-mentioned sections, not all three. Pick the best format for you considering your skills
and experience.
Education
For most college students, your education section is going to be your selling point and should come before your
experience section. As you accumulate experience, your education may fall further down on your resume. You do not
need to list your high school as a graduate student, so be sure to remove all high school information from your resume.

It is essential to include the following:

• Name of your university (University of New Haven) and your undergraduate university
• University location of both (West Haven, CT for the University of New Haven – not New Haven!)
• Both of your degrees (include concentrations). Include additional degrees/certifications as appropriate.
• Graduation date (without using the word “Expected”). The University awards degrees in May, August & January
(not December).
• GPA (if it is a 3.0 or higher), Honors, Scholarships, Awards, etc.
If you attended another University but did not graduate, it is optional to include the name of the school and dates
attended.

EDUCATION EXAMPLE:

EDUCATION
University of New Haven West Haven, CT
Master of Business Administration May 20xx

Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Science, Psychology May 20xx

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Experience
The best way to begin writing your experience section is to grab several sheets of paper and write one experience at the
top of each page (internship, job, volunteer, etc.) and list everything that you have done during your experience. Once
you have listed all of this information, it will be easier for you to develop this section. Then, incorporate the most
important aspects of your positions into strong, action-oriented statements using our list of action words. If you are not
currently at a specific job, all action words should be in the past tense. List your content in order of importance.

When writing your bulleted statements for positions held, think of where you added value to an organization and
quantify where possible. Did you increase sales? If so, how much did you increase sales? Did you streamline processes?
If you trained or supervised, how many individuals did you lead? Stay away from solely listing your job duties. You will
want your resume to highlight the skills you have obtained from your various experiences. Think of formatting your
statements in this manner:

Action + Result + Outcomes = SKILLS

EXPERIENCE EXAMPLES:

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Case Manager New Haven, CT
Behavioral Health Association, Inc. June 20xx-Present
• Connect families with needed and available community resources to ensure quality of care
• Conduct various needs-based assessments to determine service eligibility for 6 families
• Provide comprehensive case management services through holding weekly status meetings
Substitute Teacher Miller, PA
Miller School District September 20xx-June 20xx
• Created a positive learning environment for children ages 8-12 through providing effective
instruction of lesson plans provided by teacher
• Maintained appropriate records and followed individualized education programs for students as
needed

INTERNSHIP
Danaher Plainville, CT
Electrical Engineer Intern July 20xx-May 20xx
• Designed, built and tested new system that was implemented in future processes
• Wrote effective work instructions that reduced downtime by 20%
• Reviewed agency audits to provide recommendations on how to decrease spending

*NOTE: You can and should have several sections that represent the depth and breadth of your experiences*

Consider a Relevant Experience section to group together part-time, full-time or internship positions you have held that
are directly related to your future career goal. You may also choose to have a Work Experience section, which can host
any other experiences, such as waiter/waitressing positions.

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Additional Sections
If you have been more than just a member or an organization(s) you could incorporate it
Leadership
into a leadership section (e.g. Peer Mentor).

If you have not held any leadership roles on campus but have been involved in different
Extracurricular/Co-
clubs/ organizations and campus activities, you should include it on your resume. The
Curricular Activities
activities section shows that you are involved on campus and are well rounded.

Community/ Volunteer
This section shows that you are motivated, involved and care about the community.
Work

Focus on specific computer skills for the job and/or industry. Leave off MS Office as MS
Office skills are assumed. Include other specialized skill sets such as laboratory
Computer/ Language Skills
equipment. If you also are fluent or have an understanding of other languages you should
specify them in this section.

If you do not have much related experience, this is a great addition. List about 4-8
Related Coursework
relevant courses. Key work is relevant – only list courses related to the job.

This section works well for students that engage in team-based projects in business,
engineering or other disciplines. List the name of your project, the semester it was
Related Projects
completed, as well as project goals and outcomes. Focus on what you did as part of the
project.

Professional Development You could include any conferences you attended in this section.

In this section you could include any papers or research you have presented in at
Paper Presentations
conferences.

Remember: A resume is designed to highlight your personal qualifications. The order of your sections may differ from
someone who has a similar educational background. You can have more than one resume directed towards specific job
positions.

*Please note: This guide provides basic information relevant to all career/industry types. Different resume formats exist
for various career paths. Ex: if you are pursuing a position that is technical in nature, your Computer Skills section will be
up higher on your resume. For science-related positions, Lab Skills will also be placed higher up. Art/design students may
have pictures or graphics to highlight creativity. If you have questions on what type of format is right for you, please
contact the Career Development Center.

What NOT to Include on a Resume

• A picture, your social security number, your birthdate
• Marital status, height and weight
• The words “I,” “my,” or other forms of the first person (e.g. “I was responsible for…”)
• Full sentences or paragraphs – use bullets or sentence fragments instead
• “Responsibilities included…” Your resume should be more than a listing of tasks
• References or a line stating that “references are available upon request”

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Action Words
The following pages contain a series of action words that could be used on your resume:

Getting Results:
Example: Increased student participation by 25% over 6-month period

Accomplished Completed Enjoyed Gained Instilled Renovated Produced

Added Consolidated Enlisted Generated Introduced Restored Published
Advanced Contributed Ensured Grew Invented Targeted Qualified
Advertised Delivered Excelled Guaranteed Joined Uncovered Realized
Achieved Derived Executed Hastened Launched Orchestrated Received
Attained Demonstrated Exhibited Heightened Lightened Overcame Reduced (losses)
Augmented Diminished Expedited Improved Minimized Performed Rejuvenated
Boosted Earned Extended Increased Modernized Played Reproduced
Built Eliminated Finalized Innovated Obtained Prevailed Staged
Combined Enlarged Fulfilled Integrated Opened Printed Wrote

Problem Solving:
Example: Streamlined ordering through the use of computer technology decreasing wait time from 6-2 days

Alleviated Corrected Diagnosed Installed Remedied Revamped Theorized

Analyzed Crafted Dissected Investigated Remodeled Reviewed
Apply Created Engineered Inquired Recommended Revitalized
Brainstormed Debugged Evaluated Learned Remedied Revived
Collaborated Decided Foresaw Memorized Repaired Satisfied
Conceived Deciphered Formulated Paired Resolved Solved
Conceptualized Detected Found Persevered Retrieved Synthesized

Quantitative:
Example: Converted files from COBAL to JAVA in order to increase compatibility with current systems

Accounted for Checked Converted Figured Netted Recorded

Appraised Coded Counted Financed Profited Reduced
Approximated Compared Dispensed Grossed Projected Tabulated
Audited Compiled Dispersed Increased Purchased Tested
Balanced Compounded Earned Inventoried Quantified Totaled
Budgeted Computed Enumerated Maximized Rated
Calculated Conserved Estimated Multiplied Reconciled

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Communicating:
Example: Presented to groups of 30+ transfer students on a weekly basis concerning university policies and
procedures

Acted Closed Described Improvised Perceived Sensitized Surveyed

Adapted Communicated Drafted Indicated Persuaded Settle Synthesized
Admitted Composed Dramatized Inferred Presented Shaped Systematized
Addressed Concluded Edited Informed Promoted Simplified Tested
Allowed Confront Education Instructed Publicized Smoothed Taught
Amended Consented Elicited Interacted Queried Socialize Translated
Answered Consulted Empathize Interpreted Questioned Specified Transmitted
Arbitrated Contacted Entertained Intervened Referred Spoke United
Argued Conveyed Explained Interviewed Reinforced Sold Verified
Articulated Convinced Express Justified Related Solicited Welcome
Ascertained Corresponding Extracted Lectured Rendered Submitted Wrote
Attested Critiqued Fabricated Listened Reported Substantiated
Bargained Dedicated Fashioned Marketed Represented Suggested
Briefed Defined Greeted Mediated Responded Summarized
Clarified Deliberated Highlighted Moderated Revealed Supplemented
Cleared up Demonstrated Illustrated Negotiated Sanctioned Supported

Helping:
Example: Provided academic support for 30+ at-risk primary school students through comprehensive after-
school program

Aided Coached Enabled Interceded Promoted Saved Validated

Accommodated Continued Endorsed Listening Provided Served Volunteered
Advised Cooperated Endure Mobilized Protected Serviced
Alleviated Counseled Enhanced Modeled Rehabilitated Sustained
Assisted Dealt Enriched Participated Relieved Tended
Assured Eased Familiarized Polished Rescued Treated
Bolstered Elevated Helped Prescribed Returned Tutored

Planning:
Example: Developed & implemented a training program that resulted in a 45% increase in employee
satisfaction

Administered Determined Experimented Observed Prepared Revised Tailored

Anticipated Developed Forecasted Outline Prioritized Skilled
Applied Devised Formulated Planned Researched Strategize
Commissioned Evaluated Identified Predicted Reserved Studied

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Organizing:
Example: Coordinated weekly office schedules for 8 employees

Acquired Attended Contracted Facilitated Linked Programmed Shared

Activated Authorized Convened Filed Logged Raised Showed
Adjusted Catalogued Coordinated Focused Mapped out Recruited Simplified
Allocated Centralized Customized Gathered Modeled Rectified Sought
Altered Changed Delegated Housed Named Reorganized Straightened
Appointed Charted Designated Implemented Neatened Retrieved Structured
Arranged Classified Designed Incorporated Obtained Routed Suggested
Assembled Collected Dispatched Instituted Ordered Scheduled Tracked
Assessed Committed Displayed Issued Organized Selected
Assigned Constructed Established Insured Procured Secured

Executing:
Example: Handled 20-35+ customer calls per shift regarding coverage changes and billing procedures

Acted Collected Distributed Exhibited Input Operated Proposed

Administered Completed Entered Forwarded Installed Perform Took
Carried out Conducted Executed Gathered Labored Processed
Categorized Displayed Exercised Handled Merchandised Produced

Supervising:
Example: Developed and supervised the implementation of new computer filing system that reduced paper use
by 35%

Adjusted Contracted Discussed Indexed Modified Refined Scrutinized

Analyzed Continued Established Judged Monitored Regulated Supervised
Appraised Controlled Examined Licensed Officiated Reviewed Supplied
Apportioned Corrected Explored Located Overhauled Revised Tightened
Assessed Correlated Focused Maintained Oversaw Screened Trace
Certified Developed Graded Manipulated Policed Searched Updated
Compared Discovered Inspected Measured Prohibited Set

Leading:
Example: Trained 20+ new employees in customer service policies over a 2-year period

Accelerated Changed Employed Functioned Involved Pioneered Strengthened

Appraised Channeled Empowered Guided Led Possessed Strengthened
Appreciated Conducted Encouraged Hired Managed Promoted Succeeded
Assumed Constructed Enlisted Impressed Mentored Raised Supervised
Attended Directed Envisioned Influenced Molded Recognized for Trained
Caused Disproved Exercise Initiated Motivated Set goals Transformed
Chaired Diverted Fostered Inspired Operated Spearheaded Utilized
Challenged Elected Founded Instilled Originated Stimulated Visualize

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 Amy Jobs
(555) 973-0100 ● [email protected]
http://linkedin.com/in/amyjobs

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Creative marketing professional with experience in retail and advertising
• Strong ability to construct strategic plans and formulate company goals
• Possess knowledge of buyer behavior, product management and competitive marketing strategies
• Experienced in computer software including QuickBooks and SPSS

EDUCATION
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT May 20xx
Master of Business Administration GPA: 3.93/4.0

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Science, Psychology May 20xx

INTERNSHIP
Franchise Mutual, Inc. Lavalle, WI
Marketing Intern Sept. 20xx-May 20xx
• Assisted promotional campaign from initial concept through completion
• Utilized SPSS for survey data to develop future projections from results
• Designed and a five-year plan and presented to executive management team
• Conducted a marketing audit for a local company which was subsequently utilized within the
organization

WORK HISTORY
Best Buy Mikotown, WI
Sales Associate (part time) July 20xx-May 20xx
• Demonstrated professional work ethic to meet company core values
• Cooperated with colleagues to effectively communicate all promotions and advertisements to customers
• Assisted floor supervisor in merchandising, and display maintenance
• Exhibited a comprehensive knowledge of all electronics and appliances

American Eagle Mikotown, WI

Sales Associate (part time) May 20xx-June 20xx
• Generated sales by providing the customer with an exceptional shopping experience
• Received “Sales Associate of Month” award on two occasions due to strong customer service skills

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
University of New Haven Graduate Student Council September 20xx-Present
SCSU Psychology Club May 20xx-April 20xx

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 Michael Jobs
(555) 973-0100 ● [email protected]
http://linkedin.com/in/michaeljobs

SKILLS
Knowledgeable Healthcare Administration graduate student with experience in researching profit and
loss, confidentiality, and project management. Adaptable individual with ability to maintain quality
standards while completing multiple tasks at a time. Familiar with Electronic Health Care Records.

EDUCATION
University of New Haven West Haven, CT
Master of Healthcare Administration May 20xx
GPA: 3.74/4.0

Alma College Alma, MI

Bachelor of Science, Health Care Administration May 20xx

INTERNSHIP
Molina Healthcare Stamford, CT
Healthcare Administration Intern May 20xx- Present
• Research profit and loss to ensure attainment of projected net gain by analyzing financial
statements
• Completed 6 internal and external projects that increased workflow for the organization
• Shadow health care administrators and attend management meetings

WORK EXPERIENCE
Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT
Administrative Assistant (part time) August 20xx-Present
• Read, monitor and respond to various forms of communication within the hospital
• Organize travel schedules for 3 supervisors
• Plan and manage events that have hosted approximately 300 guests

Uline Corporation Alma, MI

Receptionist (part time) May 20xx-June 20xx
• Directed visitors by maintaining employee and department directories
• Maintained telecommunication system of over 200 phone lines

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Graduate Student Council Sept 20xx-Present
Health Occupations Students of America Sept 20xx-Present

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 Jane Jobs
(555) 973-0100 ● [email protected]
http://linkedin.com/in/janejobs

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Dedicated Computer Science graduate student with experience in software development, web
interfaces, customer service and program management.
• Familiar with Languages: JAVA, C, C++, PHP
• Knowledgeable in Operating Systems: Windows 7, LINUX, UNIX

EDUCATION
University of New Haven West Haven, CT
Master of Science, Computer Science May 20xx
GPA: 3.8/4.0

University of Maryland College Park, MD

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science May 20xx

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Datto Norwalk, CT
Software Development Intern Sept. 20xx-Present
• Code high-volume software and web applications using primarily PHP
• Implement web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Collaborate with program management and quality assurance staff on innovative projects

Apple New Haven, CT

Service Specialist Aug. 20xx- Present
• Help customers obtain quick, efficient support on approximately 20 Apple products
• Provide personal training for new customers and assist with technical issues

Anthem Hartford, CT
Systems Analyst Intern May 20xx- Aug. 20xx
• Created and executed feature test cases and ensured feature testing effectively validated that
the system met the functional and non-functional requirements
• Assisted in the translation of the business requirements into implementation details and
ensured design met performance, usability, reliability and scalability requirements in addition to
functional requirements
• Provided support during integration and acceptance testing phases and implementation

WORK EXPERIENCE
Apple Tree Daycare Annapolis, MD
Teacher’s Aide May 20xx-June 20xx
• Assisted staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives
• Maintained daily open communication with parents and kept records of attendance

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 John Jobs
[email protected]
(203) 123-7777
http://linkedin.com/in/johnjjobs

PROFILE
Skilled Human Resources professional who is capable of organizing solid training and development programs. Proficient
in data research and SPSS. Knowledgeable in benefit administration and workplace conflict resolution.

EDUCATION
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
Master of Arts, Industrial/Organizational Psychology May 20xx
GPA: 3.6/4.0

Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology May 20xx

WORK EXPERIENCE
SS&C Technologies, Windsor, CT
HR Generalist September 20xx-Present
• Participate in the development, implementation, and administration of organizational development
• Organize training/development, performance management, and compensation programs
• Provide benefit orientations, enrollments, and assist in claims processing of insurance
• Formulate and recommend site HR policy and objectives using established processes

Admissions Office, Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Telecounselor September 20xx-May 20xx
• Contacted prospective students and provided information and answered questions
• Summarized conversations and recorded relevant information in computer database

INTERNSHIPS
Executive Talent Services, Stamford, CT
Human Resources Intern Summer 20xx
• Created induction process for new hires and coordination of employee activities and wellness events
• Maintained and prepared weekly conference with staff for feedback exchange; reviewed weekly performance

Travelers, Hartford, CT
Human Resources Intern Summer 20xx
• Developed and maintained external recruitment sources for exempt and non-exempt positions
• Recruited, interviewed, assessed, and placed 50 applicants to effectively meet company human resources needs
• Designed competitive and cost effective total compensation programs, practices, and solutions that supported
management in leading a high performance culture

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) November 20xx-Present

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 Anita Job
http://linkedin.com/in/anitajob
(555) 973-0100 ● [email protected]

PROFILE

• Strong knowledge base in sports marketing, management and sales

• Able to utilize solid selling techniques to increase sales and profitability
• Capable of creating marketing materials that draw consumers to events and products
• Proficient with event management and organization

EDUCATION
University of New Haven West Haven, CT
Master of Science, Sport Management May 20xx
GPA: 3.9/4.0

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Science, Sport Management May 20xx

INTERNSHIP
Bridgeport Bluefish Bridgeport, CT
Intern May 20xx- Present
• Create and grow relationships with businesses and organizations throughout Fairfield and New Haven
Counties with intention of groups sales
• Increased sales by 20% through effective networking and relationship building
• Planned several large-scale guest appreciation events that hosted over 600 individuals

Hop Meadow Country Club Simsbury, CT

Sports Activity Intern Jan. 20xx- May 20xx
• Assisted the Director of Member Relations and Sales with sports programming
• Created, developed and implemented marketing materials that were utilized in future events

WORK EXPERIENCE
Maloney High School Meriden, CT
Assistant Wrestling Coach August 20xx-Present
• Assist the head wrestling coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and
techniques of the sport
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head
wrestling coach.

Appleby’s Raleigh, NC
Trainer/Wait Staff September 20xx-May 20xx
• Trained approximately 15 wait staff on restaurant procedures and policies
• Provided strong customer service to all guests through utilizing specific selling techniques

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 Jocelyn Jobs
West Haven, CT
(555) 973-0100 ● [email protected]
http://linkedin.com/in/jocelynjobs

PROFILE
Knowledgeable in forensic science investigations, forensic identification, and crime scene processing. Eager individual
who is familiar with the methods of analysis of microscopic and macroscopic evidence.

EDUCATION
University of New Haven West Haven, CT
Master of Science, Forensic Science May 20xx
Concentration: Criminalistics GPA: 3.82/4.0

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science May 20xx

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Forensic Science Laboratory Rocky Hill, CT
Intern May 20xx- Present
• Establish quantitation procedures for controlled substances
• Determine variability in accelerants found in fire debris
• Develop new analytical techniques; evaluate DNA analytical procedures

Kaiser Permanente West Harrison, NY

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (part time) August 20xx-Present
• Verify that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients
• Analyze clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures approved by the
Laboratory Director
• Validate test results through correlation with test parameters

THESIS/RESEARCH
“Bullet Investigation through Comparison and Identification” May 20xx-September 20xx
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Stark
• Placed fired bullets under microscope for examination in order to determine gun of origin
• Used various casting materials to view striations of the bullet
• Determined that silicone casings of fired bullets may be useful in creating a double cast for comparison

WORK EXPERIENCE
Charlotte Housing Authority – Resident Safety Charlotte, NC
Intern January 20xx-March 20xx
• Attended to resident safety issues, spoke to residents on housing safety issues

Dunkin Donuts Charlotte, NC

Crew Member May 20xx-June 20xx

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN INVOLVEMENT

Forensic Science Club September 20xx-Present

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 James Jobs
(555) 973-0100 ● [email protected]
http://linkedin.com/in/jamesjobs
____________________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Language: C, C++, JCL
Tools/Utilities: TSO/ISPF
Design Tools: AutoCAD, Arena Simulation

EDUCATION
University of New Haven West Haven, CT
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering May 20xx
GPA: 3.9/4.0

University of Florida Gainesville, FL

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering May 20xx

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of New Haven West Haven, CT
Power Analysis of Data Center Workloads August 20xx-Present
• Examine the power consumption of different CPUs on common data center workloads
• Collect data on ARM CPUs and Intel CPUs to enable society to understand the power being consumed by
the new cloud services
• Analyze data to provide insight on how hardware/software designers can reduce power consumption

RELEVANT PROJECT
University of New Haven West Haven, CT
“Power Grid Control through PC SCADA” Spring 20xx
• Created control of appliances connected to power grid using PC remotely consisting of RF transmitter, receiver
and microcontroller
• Led team of 3 students to research, plan and implement project

INTERNSHIPS
Danaher Plainville, CT
Electrical Engineer Intern July 20xx-May 20xx
• Designed, built and tested new system that was implemented in future processes
• Wrote effective work instructions that reduced downtime by 20%
• Reviewed agency audits to provide recommendations on how to decrease spending

3M Meriden, CT
Electronics/Software Intern May 20xx- June 20xx
• Performed software development and testing on 3 new products
• Participated in engineering design teams to assist with the creation of new projects
• Analyzed results of projects and organized the records

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Electrics & Electrical Engineers (IEEE) September 20xx-Present

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 Jack Jobs
(555) 384-3676
[email protected]
http://linkedin.com/in/jackjobs

PROFILE
▪ Experienced case manager with ability to maintain efficiency during high-stress situations
▪ Skilled in interacting with a diverse population of individuals, including adults and elderly populations
▪ Committed to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and proficient in leading and communicating
within teams

EDUCATION
University of New Haven West Haven, CT
Master of Arts, Community Psychology May 20xx
GPA: 3.65/4.0

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology May 20xx

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Case Manager New Haven, CT
Behavioral Health Association, Inc. June 20xx-Present
• Connect families with needed and available community resources to ensure quality of care
• Conduct various needs-based assessments to determine service eligibility for 6 families
• Provide comprehensive case management services through holding weekly status meetings with clients

Substitute Teacher Miller, PA

Miller School District September 20xx-June 20xx
• Created a positive learning environment for children ages 8-12 through providing effective instruction of lesson
plans provided by teacher
• Maintained appropriate records and followed individualized education programs for students as needed

VOLUNTEER WORK
Riding Instructor Naugatuck, CT
Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center September 20xx- Present
• Provide riding lessons to adolescents with special needs ages 13-17
Volunteer Philadelphia, PA
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia September 20xx- May 20xx

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Resident Assistant August 20xx-May 20xx
• Developed and implemented recreational, social and cultural programming for 60 students
• Conducted regular floor meetings with residents to share information and promote community
• Served as the University’s representative and role model in the residence halls and across campus

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES

Society for Community Research and Action Spring 20xx-Present

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 Charlie Jobs
203-123-4567 [email protected]
http://linkedin.com/in/charliejobs

Interpersonal MBA student with strong team-based experience and knowledgeable in the areas of
strategic management and human resources. Technically proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANYSYS
Workbench and MATLAB.

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration May 20xx
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering May 20xx

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

EXPERIENCE
Engineering Supply Company, Meriden, CT
Mechanical Engineering Manager May 20xx-Present
• Supervise 5 Mechanical Engineers in all aspects of job performance
• Conduct yearly performance reviews and provide feedback on areas on improvement
• Support the company strategic plan by devising organizational goals and preferred outcomes
Mechanical Engineer August 20xx-May 20xx
• Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics according to specifications
• Investigated equipment failures and designed methods to decrease downtime. Procedures
implemented resulted in an improved workflow by 30%
• Estimated costs and submitted bids for engineering projects through effective cost
examination structures

VOLUNTEER WORK
All-Town Little League, West Haven, CT May 20xx-Present
• Instruct children from the ages of 8-14 on the fundamentals of baseball
Habitat for Humanity, New Haven, CT May 20xx-Present
• Build houses for families and individuals in need of affordable housing

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management August 20xx-Present
American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) September 20xx-Present
Institution of Mechanical Engineers September 20xx-Present

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 Writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A Curriculum Vitae, often called a CV or vita, is used to provide a more in-depth summary of your experience and skills.
The CV is longer than a resume and is typically used when applying for jobs related to academic/teaching positions,
scientific research, or medical positions. Most other job opportunities will require a resume. As with a resume, you
should try to match your CV to the position you are applying for, therefore, including information about experience you
have in the field is beneficial. Make sure the information is clearly laid out and is logistically ordered.

CV Structure vs. Resume

CVs vs. Resumes

Curriculum vitae (CV) Resume

What is it? A full list of your professional A summary of your experience

and educational history. and skills that are most
pertinent to the advertised
position.

How long is it? Usually many pages; length is Usually one page only. Multiple
not important. pages only for senior-level
positions.

When do you use it? Used for academic positions and Used for every other type of job
research positions in outside of academia and
government and industry. research science.

Do you include your A full list of publications is Even a partial list of publications
publications? essential. is rarely included.

How important is Style doesn't matter that much; Style and content are
style and layout? content is what matters most. important. Bad style is a real
liability.

Should I modify it to CVs do not need much alteration Résumés should be adapted to
match each specific to fit each specific job opening fit each specific job to which
job to which I am you are applying.
applying?

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 When Should a Curriculum Vitae (CV) Be Used?

A CV can be used when you are applying for international*, academic/education, scientific, medical or research positions
or when applying for fellowships or grants.

*If you are applying for a position abroad, be sure to research the type of information needed for your CV. Some
countries like to see personal details such as a picture, age, or marital status while companies in the United States do
not want to see that type of information listed. With the exception of the US, most other countries use the term CV
rather than resume.

Content of a Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Below are the areas of content often included on a CV. They are much more detailed than a resume- remember length is
not an issue with CVs! Depending on the position you are applying for, some of these content areas may not be needed
and can be excluded from your CV.

• Name and contact info

• Areas of research interests
• Education (do not need to include high school)
• Certifications/Training/Licenses
• Grants, Honors, and Awards
• Publications and Presentations
• Professional Development
• Research Experience
• Work Experience
• Teaching Experience
• Scholarly or Professional Memberships
• Technical/Specialized Skills
• Volunteer Experience
• Language Abilities
• References

Please see the next page few pages to view examples of CVs and how each content section can be formatted.

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Sample CV
Sarah Smith
[email protected] 203-555-5482
linkedin.com/in/sarahsmith2
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
EDUCATION:
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
Master of Science, Environmental Science May 20xx
Bachelor of Science, Biology May 20xx

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Honors Thesis: Do Visitors Affect Alpaca Behaviors in Zoos? October 20xx-May 20xx
Advisor: Dr. James Johnson
• Visited 5 zoos in the New York City metro area to measure alpaca behavior when interacting with handlers and
various crowd levels of zoo patrons
• Developed behavior survey to track data on approximately 10 visits
• Found that anxiety level increased with larger crowds and visitor handling; calming handler behaviors produced
a more relaxed effect
• Shared data with zoos and presented results to approximately 100 faculty, staff and students

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship West Haven, CT

“An Investigation on Plastic Pollution in West Haven Beaches” May 20xx-August 20xx
• Worked under the advisement of Dr. Felice Ford to survey beaches in order to determine if a higher volume of
plastic was found at those with higher levels of human interaction
• Conducted beach surveys at a variety of different beaches in the geographical area and analyzed results
• Attained results that demonstrated beach cleanup processes caused a lower amount of plastic to be found on
beaches that were tourist destinations in the summer
If you are specifically interested in pursuing a position (Teaching Assistant) or higher education related to
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: teaching, be sure to highlight your experiences by implementing a “Teaching Experience” section!
Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Environmental Science August 20xx-Present
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
• Assist professor with classroom instruction, grading exams and record keeping for 40 students
• Lead discussion sessions on weekly lecture topic
• Set up and clean labs for 2 sections per week

INTERNSHIP:
Bioassays Intern May 20xx-August 20xx
Regeneron, New York, NY
• Developed cell-based assays to test the function of a therapeutic target protein based on its mechanism of
action
• Identified strategies to interrogate the molecular mechanism
• Cultivated assays to be used for testing in-vitro function of the protein to identify/characterize potential drugs

PRESENTATIONS:
Smith, S. Do Visitors Affect Alpaca Behaviors in Zoos? Presented at the annual Honors Society Symposium, University of
New Haven, West Haven, CT, May 1, 20xx.

Smith, S. and Lane, D., Genetics and You. Presented at the West Coast Biological Sciences Research Conference, San
Diego, CA, April 3-5 20xx; poster 25.
Smith, S. An Investigation on Plastic Pollution in West Haven Beaches. Presented at the Summer Undergraduate
Research Exposition, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, August 20, 20xx.
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Sarah Smith Page 2 of 2 It is optional to have continuation
note stating your name and page
numbers, as Sarah did here.
AWARDS/HONORS:
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society January 20xx-Present
Be sure to list each
Member of Honors Program August 20xx-Present
experience, award,
Member of Honors Student Council January 20xx-Present
affiliation, etc. in date
• Treasurer January 20xx-Present order (newest first)!
Dean’s List January 20xx-Present

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
West Coast Biological Sciences Research Conference, San Diego, CA April 20xx

AFFILIATIONS:
Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences February 20xx-Present
American Institute of Biological Sciences January 20xx-Present
Society for Conservation Biology November 20xx-Present

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Library Assistant (Seasonal) June 20xx-Present
Smithtown Public Library, Smithtown, NY
• Register patrons and perform general circulation procedures
• Shelve library materials and organize books, magazines and newspapers
• Answer patron questions and provide assistance with mechanical operations
• Create marketing materials for library events and develop various displays

VOLUNTEER WORK:
Habitat for Humanity, New Haven, CT August 20xx-Present
• Assist in building and preparing homes for families in need of housing
Midnight Run, New Haven, CT September 20xx-May 20xx
• Served food and supplied donations to homeless individuals in the city of New Haven

LANGUAGE ABILITIES
Fluent in Spanish
Proficient in French

Within the language abilities section, be sure

to write your level of proficiency.

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Sample CV
Patrice Marchand
203-555-9874 | [email protected]
www.linkedin.com/in/pmarchand

Your CV can also include a summary of skills or profile section, like Patrice did here.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
▪ Interpersonal individual with experience in project management, research, and case management
▪ Experienced communicator with ability to lead groups and conduct presentations
▪ Highly involved in community-based settings with over 5 years of experience in community activism

EDUCATION
University of New Haven West Haven, CT
Master of Arts, Community Psychology May 20xx
GPA: 3.78/4.0

Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT

Bachelor of Science, Psychology May 20xx
GPA: 3.91/4.0 If you want to list your full work experience, but
want to highlight and separate more relevant
RELATED EXPERIENCE: experiences out from your other jobs, create a
related experience section!
Graduate Assistant August 20xx-Present
University of New Haven, Office of Community Service West Haven, CT
▪ Coordinate programs such as Alternative Spring Break and the President’s Public Service Fellowship
▪ Promote civic engagement by offering various community service opportunities to students throughout the year
▪ Create and distribute advertisement for upcoming events
▪ Consult with undergraduate and graduate students regarding volunteering opportunities and provide
recommendations for civic engagement

Case Manager June 20xx-May 20xx

Behavioral Health Association, Inc. New Haven, CT
▪ Connected families with needed and available community resources to ensure quality of care
▪ Conducted various needs-based assessments to determine service eligibility for 6 families
▪ Provided comprehensive case management services through holding weekly status meetings with clients

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Central Connecticut State University, Psychology Department New Britain, CT
Summer Research Intern May 20xx-August 20xx
▪ Participated in 8-week summer research experience that focused on the influences of peer and teacher social
networks on childhood outcomes and intervention dissemination
▪ Researched various data bases and created a research paper and presentation for conference presentation
▪ Attended seminars on various topics related to community psychology and met with a faculty mentor weekly to
discuss future research interests

PRESENTATIONS:
Paper, April 20xx, “Influences of Peer and Teacher Social Networks on Childhood Outcomes”
▪ Behavioral Science Conference, Hartford, CT

Poster, May 20xx, “Body Image Satisfaction and Influence of Parental Relationships”
▪ Psychology Day, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT

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 Unlike the typical resume format, separate your
AWARDS/HONORS:
awards and honors from your education section.
University of New Haven Dean’s List Fall 20xx-Present
Psi Chi National Honors Society of Psychology April 20xx-Present
CCSU Dean’s List All Semesters
CCSU Psychology Scholarship Spring 20xx-Spring 20xx

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Society for Community Research and Action April 20xx-Present

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Office Assistant (Seasonal) June 20xx-Present
Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, MA
▪ Educate clients regarding policies and procedures
▪ Enter client charts and insurance information into database
▪ Answer telephones and manage approximately 200 incoming emails per day
▪ Create flyers and newsletters for upcoming events and distribute throughout medical center
You do not need to include bullets describing what the organization is under each volunteer experience. However,
VOLUNTEER WORK: if you held a leadership role, be sure to include a bullet describing your tasks and importance!
Habitat for Humanity, New Haven, CT April 20xx-Present
New Haven Reads, New Haven, CT March 20xx- Present
Connecticut Foodbank, New Haven, CT September 20xx-Present
West Haven Child Development Center, West Haven, CT August 20xx-Present
Midnight Run, New Haven, CT September 20xx-May 20xx

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 Creating a Reference Page

Typically, references should not be included on your resume. However, when asked to provide a list of references, you
should have a reference page handy. It is important to note that you should contact your referrers and ask them ahead
of time if they would be comfortable being a reference for you, so they are not caught off guard when they receive a
phone call and have time to plan what they want to say. Also, make sure to ask the referrer if there is a certain email or
phone number they would prefer to have listed. Some individuals may not prefer to have their personal extension or
email given out, so be to ask for their preference.

A good rule of thumb is to have a diverse amount of referrers, such as one professor and one work supervisor. Personal
friends may not be accepted as a reference to some employers, and therefore it is important to make positive
connections with your professors and supervisors throughout your academic career!

In regards to formatting, be sure to list each reference in reverse chronological order that corresponds with your resume
(newest first!), and include all relevant information that corresponds to the referrer.

The reference page should state the following:

• Your Contact Information

• Name
• Position Title
• Company
• Company Address
• Phone Number
• Email Address

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 Reference Page Example

Anita Job
(555) 555-5555
[email protected]
www.linkedin.com/anitajob

REFERENCES:

George Smith, Director

University of New Haven, Office of Community Service
300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516
(555) 555-5555
[email protected]

Anita Job, Case Manager Supervisor

Behavioral Health Association, Inc.
123 Main Street, New Haven, CT 06051
(555) 555-5555
[email protected]

Dr. Z Smith, Associate Professor

Department of Psychology
Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06053
(555) 555-5555
[email protected]

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Next Steps:

Once you have a draft of your resume, you can utilize the Career Development Center to have your resume reviewed.
Our staff can provide feedback and recommendations based on current workplace industry standards to ensure that you
market your skills, abilities and knowledge in the best way possible. You have several options available for a review,
depending on your preference.

1. Upload your resume to ChargerLink, our career management system. You can find ChargerLink by going to
myCharger-Student Resources-Career Development Center (in the Directory on the right-hand side). If you
haven’t already, create your profile within ChargerLink and then upload your resume in the upper-right hand
corner of the page in a Word format (we cannot place comments/recommendations on a PDF or other text file
types). Allow for 1-2 business days for review by a staff member. You will be notified of your review within
ChargerLink.

2. Request an appointment for review. Go to our myCharger page and fill out the appointment request form with
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day and time that works for our staff and your schedule. Once your appointment is scheduled, please provide a
copy of your resume prior to your appointment so we can review your content ahead of time in order to make
the best use of your appointment.

Questions? Contact the Career Development Center at [email protected] or 203.479.4858.

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