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This informative session led by Dr. Carolyn R. Fallahi at Central Connecticut State University explores the key differences between a Resume and a Curriculum Vitae (CV). Attendees will learn that a Resume is a concise summary of employment and education tailored for job applications, while a CV provides a comprehensive account of academic and professional history. Key distinctions include formatting, style, length, and usage context. Gain insights on how to effectively present qualifications, accomplishments, and professional experiences in both documents.
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Vita / Resume Writing Carolyn R. Fallahi, Ph. D. Sponsored by the Psychology Club and Psi Chi, Central Connecticut State University
What is the difference between a resume and a curriculum vitae? • A resume is: • summary of employment, education, and skills. • used for applying for a new position. • career and educational summary. • should highlight your skills and experience.
The Curriculum Vitae • The C.V. is a list meant to document every job and degree ever received. • The C.V. includes: • Education and years attended • Work Experience in chronological order (although a professional C.V. is only going to include relevant work experience).
The Curriculum Vitae • The C.V. • Uses paragraph style. • Lists the responsibilities and skills. • Uses a first person perspective “I” and “my” (not done in a professional resume).
The Curriculum Vitae • Resume: • written in the third person. • includes personal information.
The Curriculum Vitae • Resume • begins with a brief summary of qualifications • then Areas of strengths or professional experiences are listed • professional experience is written in chronological order (most recent or present job first and going back from there).
The Curriculum Vitae • The resume then includes responsibilities and accomplishments for each position. • After the work experience, Professional affiliations, computer skills, and education sections should appear. • The best resumes should be one to two pages (one is better).
The Curriculum Vitae • The C. V. is often much longer. • Resumes presents highlights.
The C.V. Vita Personal History: Your Name Birth Date Address Citizenship Phone Number Marital Status
The C.V. Educational History • Post secondary education listed • For each school, list: • major, minor, degree (type and date), honors, titles of research (with the name of the supervisor).
The C.V. • Professional Positions • ordered sequentially. • can be a little creative. • practicum experience, research assistantships; teaching experiences. • list your title and the name and address of the agency.
The C.V. • list the nature of the position, e.g. part-time, full-time, and when it was held. • list your duties and your supervisor. • list all the jobs you did.
The C.V. Membership in Professional Associations • list all of your professional associations (Student or Professional affiliation).
The C.V. Professional Activities • list all the projects you’ve worked on • committee memberships you’ve held • departmental committees • in-service training programs you conducted • important guest lectures that you presented, etc.
The C.V. Papers Presented • list all the papers you presented at professional meetings. • alphabetical order. • colloquia. • papers or talks to nonprofessional audiences (e.g. the PTA, radio talk shows).
The C.V. Publications • organize them by year and by type (articles, chapters in books, books). • list in APA format. • include any papers currently under submission.
The C.V. Projects Underway • manuscripts in preparation • projects that you are working on • experiments in progress Statements of Professional Interests • professional interests. • start off with a general statement and then conclude with a specific listing.
The C.V. Professional References • 3 to 5 professional references who speak very highly of you. • Ask the person b/f you include his/her name as a professional courtesy.
The C.V. • list the number each reference, give their name, title, and address. • “References Available on Request”.
Letters of Recommendation • In general, the best letters of recommendation come from people who: • Have worked with you closely • Have known you long enough to write more than what grade you received in class
Letters of Recommendation • Have relevant expertise. • Are senior and well know. • Have a positive opinion of you and your abilities. • Have a warm and supportive personal style. • You need to have a personal relationship with them. • Should you ask them if they are going to write a strong letter for you? Absolutely!
Letters of Recommendation • Give your writers a well-organized packet of materials. • Include : copy of your academic transcript. • A copy of your academic vita or resume. • A pre-addressed envelope for each letter. • Any forms that are supposed to be submitted with the letter. Type in the recommender’s name, the person’s title, and the contact information. • A cover note briefly listing all important information: e.g. your contact information, the deadline for each letter, information you want emphasized in each letter, any other relevant information.
References Careerbuilder.com (n.d.). Resumes and C.v.s – What’s the difference? Retrieved October 21, 2004, from http://www. careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/CareerBytes/hints0600.htm Plous, S. (2003). Advice on letters of recommendation. Retrieved on October 21, 2004, from http://www.social psychology.org/rectips.htm. Hayes, S. C. & Hayes, L. J. (n.d.). Writing your vita. Retrieved on October 21, 2004, from http://psych.hanover. edu/handbook/vita2.html.
