Topics. General advice Managing applications Curriculum Vitae

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2 Topics General advice Managing applications Curriculum Vitae

3 General Advice Apply to schools that match your interests and abilities. Be honest, be positive, but don t exaggerate.

4 Managing Applications Organize your application materials by schools/programs Create physical and/or electronic folders Keep versions of your resume and/or curriculum vitae Have a physical and electronic copy of all your basic application material (transcripts, basic information, etc.) Create a tracking system of due dates and materials to be submitted. (ex. Transcripts and letters of recommendation)

5 Resume or Curriculum Vitae? Professional Identity vs. Scholarly Identity Resume (for jobs) emphasis on your knowledge, skills and activities that will make you a great employee. Vita or CV (for graduate school) emphasis on your knowledge, skills, and activities that will make you a great researcher, teacher and/or clinician. Most of the content of a resume or CV is the same, the difference is in how you describe these accomplishments and experiences.

6 Information to have Ready Full name Previous or maiden names Citizenship status Semester of entrance Reliable address Current mailing address Permanent home address Educational history Degree Sought Field of study Relevant Courses taken Standardized Exam Scores & Dates taken Transcripts of each college you attended

7 Information to have Ready, con t. Grade point averages (cumulative, major, junior/senior years) Academic honors (Dean s list, awards, merit-based scholarships, James scholar, etc. ) Clinical/applied experience Special skills/qualifications Employment history Teaching Experience Research experience Career objectives References Writing sample

8 Curriculum Vitae (CV) Gather and check all necessary information Match your experience and skills with a program s interests Highlight details that demonstrate your capabilities Organize the vitae Choosing the best words

9 Basic Sections Contact information Education Honors & Awards Research Experience Publications & Presentations Teaching Experience Leadership Experience Helping/Counseling Skills/Experiences Advanced Computer Skills Other applicable skills/experiences Professional Organization Memberships

10 Word choices Verbs accomplish; achieve; analyze; adapt; balance; collaborate; coordinate; communicate; compile; conduct; contribute; complete; create; delegate direct; establish; expand; improve; implement; invent; increase; initiate; instruct; lead; organize; participate; perform; present; propose; reorganize; research; set up; supervise; support; train; travel; work (effectively, with others) Choose ADJECTIVES and NOUNS that describe yourself positively and accurately: able to; administrative; analytical; (fluently) bilingual; broad scope; capable; communication skills; collaboration; collaborative; consistent; competent; complete; creative; dedicated; diversified; effective; experienced; efficient; extensive; exceptional; flexible; global; handle stress; imaginative; intensive; in-depth; innovative; integrated; able to listen; motivated; multilingual; multi-disciplinary; a negotiator; other cultures; reliable; responsible; a supervisor; teamwork; well- traveled; work well with. From:

11 Resources Some of these are more focused on jobs and some on graduate programs Basics of Resume Writing Resume Guide U of Illinois Career Center Overview of Resumes and Vitas-- Purdue Resume Workshop-- Purdue Curriculum Vitae Guide-- Purdue

12 Samples