The Career Center’s Graduate Student Career Services team is here to assist in your job search and application documents. We are specialists in helping masters and doctoral students identify and conduct a successful job search strategy to land their next professional position. Whether you are seeking a position in industry, non-profit, government, or academia, we can be partners in your job search journey.
For resume, CV and statement reviews attend our virtual drop-in sessions.
Need help with your job search?
For resume, CV and statement reviews attend our virtual drop-in sessions.
Need help with your job search?
Explore the following resources for step by step guidance:
Differences Between a Resume & CV
When applying to positions, you want to decide whether to submit a resume or a curriculum vitae (CV). Generally, a resume should be submitted for industry, non-profit, and public sector positions. A CV is used for academic or research-intensive positions.
Resume | CV |
|---|---|
Masters = 1-2 pages Doctorate = 1-3 pages | As long as needed to convey relevant information or 1 page CV if requested |
Concise overview of information relevant to position to which you’re applying; may use “Selected” for categories, such as Publications, and show most relevant or recent experiences. Resume is a snapshot of your skills and experiences not a comprehensive list. | Comprehensive listing of academic and professional work experiences |
Usually does not include names of advisors, primary investigators, or committee chairs | Often includes names of advisors or primary investigators and emphasizes your institutional or laboratory affiliations |
Emphasis placed on skills and impact in individual roles | Emphasis placed on academic scholarship, teaching, and service |
If position is calling for specifically educational requirements (e.g., master’s or doctorate), place education further toward top; if you have strong relevant experience or specific educational requirements are less important for specific role, may place lower on document | Education section always near top of document |
References kept on separate document; R&D resumes may include references on resume | References can be included at end of document |