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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/. Upcoming Events. How to be Successful in an Interview Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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BUILDING YOUR RESUME OR CV FOR SCIENCE MAJORS
Strommen Career and Internship CenterAnderson Hall, Lower Level, Room [email protected]://cswl.pbworks.com/
Career and Internship Center
How to be Successful in an Interview•Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010•4:45 or 6 p.m.Student and Alumni Networking Event•Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010•5:30 p.m.MN Private College Job and Internship Fair•Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010•Register in our office, $10•Biomedical Science Panels: 10:30 - Clinical Research, 11:30 - Laboratory Science
Upcoming Events
What is a Resume? is a document to market your skills,
experience, education and accomplishments to employers
is meant to get your an interview
is NOT your life history
is very concise and easy to scan for information
What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
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 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 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 Both Resume and CV
Education, Honors, Internships, Research, Related Experience, Additional Involvement, Volunteer/Community Service, Skills, Other Experience/Employment, Related Coursework
Resume Objective, 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 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 AUGGIE2211 Riverside Avenue, Box 115, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612.330.0000, [email protected]
Introduction
OBJECTIVETo obtain an internship position that will utilize my scientific knowledge as well as
myresearch and laboratory skills.
ORSUMMARY• Strong scientific research, laboratory, and technical skills • Excellent analytical problem-solving abilities.• Effective communicator and enthusiastic team player.• Committed to providing quality customer service.
Education
EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (May 20XX)Major: BiochemistryGPA: 3.75Honors: Honors Program, Dean’s List, Augsburg Academic Scholarship
RELATED COURSEWORKOrganic Chemistry I and II General Chemistry I and IIBiochemistry Introduction to Cellular
BiologyIntroductory Biology Natural Science I and II
SkillsLABORATORY SKILLSGel Electrophoresis Scanning Electron MicroscopyFlow Cytometry NMR SpectroscopyColumn Chromatography DNA Isolation and Purification
Research
RESEARCH EXPERIENCEBiology Research Assistant, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (Fall 2008)• Explored DNA modifications in E. Coli and Salmonella and separated DNA
fragments with pulsed gel electrophoresis.• Advanced the understanding of activation of the DNA repair system.• Collected significant data and interpreted the information in a written report.
Related Experience
RELATED EXPERIENCEChemistry Tutor, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (September 20XX – Present)• Helped general chemistry students gain a better understanding of their class by explaining
class lectures.• Assisted students with their chemistry homework and preparing for class exams.
Publications and Presentations
PUBLICATIONSAuggie, A.A. (20XX). “DNA modifications in E. Coli and Salmonella.” Journal of
Bioscience, 53(17), 945-957.
PRESENTATIONSAuggie, 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 DEVELOPMENTAmerican Institute of Biological SciencesAssociation for Women in Science
Activities
ACTIVITIESAugsburg Biology Club Augsburg Student Senate
Other Experience
EMPLOYMENTCampus Admissions, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (September 20XX – Present)• Promoted the college to prospective students by providing campus tours and giving college
information.• Performed administrative tasks including office mailings, filing, and data entry.
Community Service/Volunteer
COMMUNITY SERVICEVolunteer, Meals on Wheels, Minneapolis, MN (Jan. 20XX – Aug. 20XX)Sunday School Teacher, St. Edwards, Bloomington, MN (Oct. 20XX – April 20XX)
Final Tips
have to reviewed by a career specialist
print on good quality paper
look at sample resumes and CV’s to get help
always send a cover letter with your resume
Questions?