CV's & Resumes

Resumes

A resume is a document that summarizes your most relevant experiences and qualifications for a job or internship.  A resume should not include everything in your work and academic history, but instead should highlight those experiences most relevant to the position you are seeking.  Graduate students typically use resumes when they are applying for jobs in industry unless the application instructs you otherwise.  For details on how to write a resume, visit the resume section of our web site.

Curriculum Vitae (or CV)

A Curriculum Vitae (or CV) is a type of resume that is most often requested for those applying for positions in academia.  Many of the rules and guidelines for writing a resume apply to a CV with a few exceptions.  To get specific details on how to write a CV, visit the Curriculum Vitae section of our web site.  Graduate students should expect to use a CV when applying for academic jobs, graduate assistantships, fellowships or when a CV is specifically requested by an organization outside of an academic setting.