Job Searching and Application Documents
The Career Center’s graduate student career advisors are 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? Meet with a career advisor!
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 your education, experience, and skills that are recent and relevant to the role you are applying for. | Comprehensive listing of academic and professional work experiences |
| Only includes names of advisors, primary investigators and committee chairs if the person is nationally recognized and the recruiter or hiring manager would recognize them. | 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 |
| Education section is always near the top of the page if you are a new college graduate. If you have more than 5 years of experience, then you may choose to place your education at the top of bottom of the resume based on the job you are applying for. | 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 |