Resume vs.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume is a precise document that showcases the applicant’s best skills, achievements and work
experience. It is typical one page long and could include an objective and a summary career
statement. Resumes should be tailored according to the job position you are applying to and
emphasizing the key skills and abilities that your employer could value the most.

Before starting writing a resume, take time to reflect on your professional experiences and
achievements such: internships, summer jobs, part-time jobs, volunteer work, course projects,
leadership positions, and extracurricular activities. These would help you identify your strengths
and skills you have to offer to your internship provider or employer. It is important to keep in mind
to mention skills and experiences that are relevant to the position you are applying to. Don’t be
afraid if you don’t have professional experience. Try to focus on the coursework, skills you have
mastered throughout you studies, skills you gained in activities you have participated that are
relevant to the industry, and/or any events you have organized or been in charge of. Remember to
not exaggerate the information you put in the resume. Rather try to write a honest and accurate
resume that reflects your experiences and achievements.

What to include in a resume:

• Your full name

• Your contact information (phone number, e-mail address, LinkedIn profile)
• Resume Objective
• Relevant Work Experience
• Education
• Skills
• Languages
• References

Curriculum Vitae (CV) is lengthier than resumes and very in-depth documents mostly used in the
academia world. CVs include all your professional achievements, publications you have published,
recent certifications, conferences attended, grants and many achievements you are proud of.

What to include in a CV:

• Your full name

• Your contact information (phone number, e-mail address, LinkedIn profile)

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 • Professional Title
• Education
• Publications Published (within 10 years)
• Relevant Work Experience
• Conferences, Trainings, Courses
• Skills (Technical, Soft)
• Certifications
• Languages
• References

Tips on Writing a Successful Resume

Here are some tips you should keep in mind while writing your resume:

1. Use bold, italic, and underlining to emphasize your skills.

2. Try to be as specific as possible and avoid generalizations.
3. Write to express and present your best skills.
4. Articulate and choose your words carefully.
5. Don’t use slang.
6. Add keywords that makes it easier for recruiters to scan your resumes.
7. Research the job requirements and add skills you think are needed in the job.
8. Avoid personal pronouns.
9. Check your resume for spelling and grammar errors.
10. Don’t forget to include your contact information.
11. Try to keep it organized and concise.
12. Keep it short!
13. Use Action words!
14. Use the same format throughout the whole document.
15. List Headings to emphasize work experiences you consider relevant.
16. List information in chronological order.
17. Show specific numbers for results you have achieved in your previous jobs that
showcases your abilities and can make you a great asset.
18. Be Unique!
19. Remain Professional.
20. Remove irrelevant work experience.
21. Include your LinkedIn link.
22. Mention volunteer/campus experiences.
23. Mention knowledge/ skill you earned through the courses and how you think those can
help.
24. Mention skills and honors achieved during your university years.

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