1. Upcoming Events Thursday, Sept 4, 5:15-6:15 pm B25 Warren Hall Interviewing Skills for International Students and Postdocs Friday, Sept 12, 5-7 pm Clark Atrium, Phys. Sci. Bldg. Mingling and Working the Room Tuesday, Sept 9, noon-1 pm 700 Clark Hall Preparing for the Career Fair: Approaches for Grad Students & Postdocs Sept 16 and 17, 10 am-3 pm Barton Hall University-Wide Career Fair Days Wednesday, Oct 1, noon-1 pm 102 Mann Envisioning Yourself Outside of Academia: First Steps for Grad Students & Postdocs Wednesday, Oct 8, noon-1 pm 102 Mann Cornell’s Non-Academic Career Resources

2. CV to Resume Christine Holmes Director of Post-Doctoral Studies, Caldwell Hall ch18@cornell.edu Anne Poduska, PhD Graduate & International Student Career Advisor Cornell Career Services (Barnes Hall) ap284@cornell.edu

3. Where Can You Go For Help With Your Career? Workshops and Events Graduate School Program Chart CCS Event Calendar CCNet Websites Cornell Career Services College career office Career Offices

4. Career Services: Research Master’s and PhD students Agriculture and Life Sciences: 140 Roberts Engineering: 201 Carpenter Hotel: 180 Statler ILR: 201 Ives University-wide: 103 Barnes Professional master’s students: Contact your program’s office

5. Career Services: Postdocs Graduate Students Interested in a Postdoc Christine Holmes Director of Post-Doctoral Studies Caldwell Hall ch18@cornell.edu

6. PhD Comic, Piled Higher and Deeper by Jorge Cham, phdcomics.com

7. Describe previous experiences Used by employers to decide whether to interview you Used during interviews to formulate questions Purpose of CV and Resume CV History, education, accomplishments Resume Skills and abilities

8. CV History, education, accomplishments Resume Skills and abilities Academia: Job title (Professor) Subjects (American history) Outside of Academia What you’ve done and could do (transferable skills) Redefining Yourself

9. Not all jobs outside of academia require a resume. Some require a CV. Caveat

10. CVResume WhereAcademia Employers outside of the US US employment: private sector, government, and non profit ExceptionsUS federal Government (PhD. Level) International Organization in US Development consulting firms Think Tank ContentFull list of qualificationsSummary of Qualifications LengthAs long as you need1-2 pages StyleNot importantVery important

11. Check with the employer Confirm with others in the field Create a CV that details your skills; include a full or partial publication list If a US employer asks for a CV…

12. CV to Resume: Conceptual Shift My degree and publications are the main reasons why I’ll get a job The skills I acquired while I got my graduate degree will help me get a job My activities that are unrelated to teaching, research, and publishing are unimportant Outside activities are valuable because they demonstrate skills and interests There’s one way to view myself—as a PhD in X field—and my CV represents that one view. There are many ways to view myself and my abilities, depending on the type of job I’d like.

13. 1.Resumes have different structure than CVs 2.There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume 3.You need to break down your CV’s job titles and accomplishments into action verbs 4.You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume 5.You’ll need different resumes for different jobs. Consequences of This Conceptual Shift

14. 1.Resumes have different structure than CVs 2.There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume 3.You need to break down your CV’s job titles and accomplishments into action verbs 4.You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume 5.You’ll need different resumes for different jobs Consequences of This Conceptual Shift

15. Curriculum VitaeResume Content Education Research/Teaching Interests Thesis/Dissertation Grants and Other Awards Research Experience Teaching Experience Practical Experience Employment Consulting Internships Publications Conference Presentations Languages Computer/Technical Skills References Not typically tailored by position Education Summary/Objective Statement (?) Select Grants and Awards Experience Select Publications Select Presentations Languages Computer/Technical Skills Very tailored by position

16. Do you need it? First (and easiest) place to adjust for job ad Seeking a responsible position in an industry lab doing research. Plant Scientist with 5 years of experience managing multiple projects in the following areas: –Automation and high throughput plant handling systems –Supervision of lab personnel –Management of lab budget Summary/Objective Statement

17. 1.Resumes have different structure than CVs 2.There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume 3.You need to break down your CV’s job titles and accomplishments into action verbs 4.You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume 5.You’ll need different resumes for different jobs. Consequences of This Conceptual Shift

18. Chronological Functional Combination How Is a Resume Structured?

19. Format: Most widely used style Information presented in reverse chronological order Uses: Highlights progressive work experience Best for those who have significant experience in the field where they are seeking a job Problems: Less effective if changing careers or have little work experience Older but relevant experience may be overlooked Resume Type: Chronological

20. See page 55 of Career Guide Resume Type: Chronological

21. Format: Experiences are grouped by skills (e.g. leadership skills, communication skills) The titles and dates of the experiences are listed at the top or bottom of the resume Uses: Good for those changing careers or who have little work experience or gaps in employment Problems: It can be confusing because the relationship between a skill and an experience can be lost Resume Type: Functional

22. See page 47 of Career Guide Resume Type: Functional

23. Format: Experiences are given in reverse chronology but are arranged by type of experience (e.g. communication experience, leadership experience) Uses: Accentuates your skills Draws direct parallels with skills in job ads Helpful if you are applying for a wide range of jobs Problems: Can be difficult to fit one experience into just one category Resume Type: Combination

24. See page 48 of Career Guide Resume Type: Combination

25. 1.Resumes have different structure than CV 2.There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume 3.You need to break down your CV’s job titles and accomplishments into action verbs 4.You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume 5.You’ll need different resumes for different jobs. Consequences of This Conceptual Shift

26. I reviewed 15 PhD applications, wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant, and identified my top 7 choices. I gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen. When 25 prospective students visited campus, I talked to them about Cornell’s academic and social life and answered their questions. Developing Bullet Points from your CV Service and Volunteer Activities PhD Admissions Committee Member2008

27. I reviewed 15 PhD applications, wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant, and identified my top 7 choices. I gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen. When 25 prospective students visited campus, I talked to them about Cornell’s academic and social life and answered their questions. Developing Bullet Points from your CV Service and Volunteer Activities PhD Admissions Committee Member2008

28. Reviewed 15 PhD applications Wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant Identified my top 7 choices Gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen. Talked to 25 prospective students about Cornell’s academic and social life and answered their questions. Developing Bullet Points from your CV

29. Reviewed 15 PhD applications Wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant Identified my top 7 choices Gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen. Talked to 25 prospective students about Cornell’s academic and social life and answered their questions. Developing Bullet Points from your CV How do you decide which bullet points to include or expand upon?

30. 1.Resumes have different structure than CV 2.There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume 3.You need to break down your CV’s job titles and accomplishments into action verbs 4.You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume 5.You’ll need different resumes for different jobs. Consequences of This Conceptual Shift

31. Employers typically desire the following core competencies*: Content knowledge Professionalism and work ethic Oral and written communication Teamwork (including leadership) and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Ethics and social responsibility *Casner-Lotto, J., & Barrington, L. (2006). Are they really ready to work? Employers’ Perspectives on the Basic Knowledge and Applied Skills of New Entrants to the 21 st Century U.S. Workforce. Retrieved from the Partnership for 21 st Century Skills website: http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/FINAL_REPORT_PDF09-29-06.pdf What Skills Do Employers Want?

32. Reviewed 15 PhD applications Wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant Identified my top 7 choices Gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen. Talked to 25 prospective students about Cornell’s academic and social life and answered their questions. Developing Targeted Bullet Points: Critical Thinking Skills

33. Developing Targeted Bullet Points: Critical Thinking Skills Analyzed 15 PhD student application essays and academic records according to admissions criteria and identified top 7 applicants Reviewed 15 PhD applications Identified my top 7 choices

34. Reviewed 15 PhD applications Wrote a one-paragraph summary analysis of each applicant Identified my top 7 choices Gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen. Talked to 25 prospective students about Cornell’s academic and social life and answered their questions. Developing Targeted Bullet Points: Oral Communication Skills

35. Gave a 15-minute presentation to the committee (5 faculty members) on why the 7 should be selected—and all were chosen. Developing Targeted Bullet Points: Oral Communication Skills Persuaded five-member faculty committee in 15- minute oral presentation to accept 7 applicants

36. CV to Resume Service and Volunteer Activities PhD Admissions Committee Member2008 Comparative Literature Dept., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Analyzed 15 PhD student application essays and academic records according to admissions criteria and identified top 7 applicants Persuaded five-member faculty committee in 15-minute oral presentation to accept 7 applicants

37. Resources for Identifying Skills O*Net Google LinkedIn profiles

38. 1.Resumes have different structure than CV 2.There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume 3.You need to break down your CV’s job titles and accomplishments into action verbs 4.You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume 5.You’ll need different resumes for different jobs. Consequences of This Conceptual Shift

39. VersatilePhD Optimal Resume Chronicle of Higher Education: CV DoctorCV Doctor Resume Examples

40. Opinions vary; everyone who looks at your resume is looking for something specific There is no “right way” – just guidelines Have multiple people read it Put most important information on the first page List responsibilities most important to least Use clear, easy-to-understand language Past tense vs. present tense Use at least 11 point font size Final Resume Tips

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