Transcript Building your Resume or CV - Augsburg`s Career and Internship

BUILDING YOUR RESUME OR CV
FOR SCIENCE MAJORS
Career and Internship Center
Strommen Career and Internship Center
Anderson Hall, Lower Level, Room 23
612.330.1148
[email protected]
http://cswl.pbworks.com/
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What is a Resume?
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is a document to market your skills, experience,
education and accomplishments to employers
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is meant to get your an interview
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is NOT your life history
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is very concise and easy to scan for information
What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
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is a document that presents your qualifications for
academic employment or graduate school
addresses your education, research, teaching,
publications, presentations, professional
development, and academic accomplishments
is rather lengthy and detailed
is a guide to where you have been academically
and professionally
Basic Guidelines
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use consistency in your presentation
utilize a 10 to 12 point, plain font
organize your information to make it easy to read
use your white space effectively
start all of your descriptive states with past tense
action verbs
Proofread to check for spelling and grammar errors
Basic Guidelines
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do not use high school information
place your most relevant information towards the
top
include industry related keywords
target it to the career field you are entering
keep your margins even
Categories
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Both Resume and CV
 Education,
Honors, Internships, Research, Related
Experience, Additional Involvement,
Volunteer/Community Service, Skills, Other
Experience/Employment, Related Coursework
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Resume
 Objective,
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Profile/Summary, Activities
CV
 Publications,
Presentations, Professional
Development/Conferences, Teaching Experience
Resume Statements
 use
past tense action verbs to describe what you did in
each position or experience
 be descriptive and specific – who, what, where, when,
how, results
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action verb + details + results = strong resume statement
For Help:
 look at job postings to get ideas
 practice telling someone else what you did in each
position or how you demonstrated each skill
Personal Information
ALAINA AUGGIE
2211 Riverside Avenue, Box 115, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612.330.0000, [email protected]
Introduction
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an internship position that will utilize my scientific knowledge as well as my
research and laboratory skills.
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SUMMARY
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Strong scientific research, laboratory, and technical skills
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Excellent analytical problem-solving abilities.
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Effective communicator and enthusiastic team player.
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Committed to providing quality customer service.
Education
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (May 20XX)
Major: Biochemistry
GPA: 3.75
Honors: Honors Program, Dean’s List, Augsburg Academic Scholarship
RELATED COURSEWORK
Organic Chemistry I and II
General Chemistry I and II
Biochemistry
Introduction to Cellular Biology
Introductory Biology
Natural Science I and II
Skills
LABORATORY SKILLS
Gel Electrophoresis
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Flow Cytometry
NMR Spectroscopy
Column Chromatography
DNA Isolation and Purification
Research
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Biology Research Assistant, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (Fall 2008)
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Explored DNA modifications in E. Coli and Salmonella and separated DNA
fragments with pulsed gel electrophoresis.
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Advanced the understanding of activation of the DNA repair system.
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Collected significant data and interpreted the information in a written report.
Related Experience
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Chemistry Tutor, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (September 20XX – Present)
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Helped general chemistry students gain a better understanding of their class by explaining
class lectures.
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Assisted students with their chemistry homework and preparing for class exams.
Publications and Presentations
PUBLICATIONS
Auggie, A.A. (20XX). “DNA modifications in E. Coli and Salmonella.” Journal of
Bioscience, 53(17), 945-957.
PRESENTATIONS
Auggie, A.A. (20XX). “Exploring DNA modifications in E. Coli and Salmonella.”
A breakout session presented at the AFWS conference, Minneapolis, MN:
May 4, 20XX.
Professional Development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Association for Women in Science
Activities
ACTIVITIES
Augsburg Biology Club
Augsburg Student Senate
Other Experience
EMPLOYMENT
Campus Admissions, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (September 20XX – Present)
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Promoted the college to prospective students by providing campus tours and giving college
information.
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Performed administrative tasks including office mailings, filing, and data entry.
Community Service/Volunteer
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Minneapolis, MN (Jan. 20XX – Aug. 20XX)
Sunday School Teacher, St. Edwards, Bloomington, MN (Oct. 20XX – April 20XX)
Final Tips
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have to reviewed by a career specialist
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print on good quality paper
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look at sample resumes and CV’s to get help
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always send a cover letter with your resume
Questions?