Engineering curriculum vitae and cover letter
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Writing a Curriculum Vitae The University of Mississippi Writing Center Why a CV Instead of a Resume?
- A Resume summarizes qualifications, education, work experiences, skills and abilities that include community and other non-academic pursuits.
- Focuses attention on an individual's strongest qualifications for a job opportunity.
- One or two pages in length.
- Like a resume but more detailed and formal.
- Universities, colleges and research institutions expect a curriculum vitae.
- Usually two pages or more, if you are highly experienced.
- Detailed listing that usually includes publications, presentations, professional activities, honors, and additional information.
- " It is vitae because "life" in the phrase "course of life" (or "a life's course") is in the genitive singular. “
- Eric Daniels, Latin Scholar
- be tailored to maximize an individual's qualifications for a specific position.
- Read the job advertisement carefully and consider the possible audience for your CV.
- It is critical that the information is accurate and current.
- Contact Information
- Education - include dissertation title and advisor
- Related Professional Experience
- Teaching Experience
- Grants and Fellowships
- Professional Affiliations
- Awards, honors and patents
- Publications
- Presentations
- Research
- Community Involvements
- References
- For each position held, consider responsibilities and achievements and where possible substantiate with figures (e.g.: cost saving, efficiency, targets, deadlines).
- Qualifications attained
- Training Courses
- Software Proficiencies
- Languages
- Keywords for Engineering (useful to database searches)
- Customize your key selling points and place them in the objective or profile area of the resume.
- Tailor your selling points to suit the job description.
- Pay careful attention to the organization of your document so the reader does not perceive you as careless and lacking attention to details.
- Be consistent
- Do not exaggerate
- Always use reverse chronological order in all headings - list present first; then proceed with earlier items
- Use only phrases with little punctuation.
- Do not include photos
- Documents should be word processed on white paper
- Grammar,
- spelling
- and typing
- should be flawless.
- Faux letters of introduction claiming that a mutual acquaintance recommends that the recipient review your resume with extra care.
- Resume broadcasting via email with multiple recipients in the "to:", "cc:" or "bcc:" fields.
- Resumes emailed from a computer with its date set in the future.
- Resumes that do not show dates of employment may pass a ten second scan but cannot withstand a more thorough review.
- Name and page number on each page
- Font size 10-12
- Margins must be 1" to 1 1/2"
- Date your vita was written or updated on the first page instead of the page number
- A cover letter is NOT an autobiography.
- Demonstrate that you
- meet or exceed the requirements listed are interested in the position
- and that you are available.
- Avoid negatives
- Do not explain why you left or are leaving an employer.
- Avoid providing a salary history.
- If the job ad requests a salary history, give a historical salary range and state that your salary requirements are flexible.
- Make your letter easy on the eyes.
- Don't repeat your resume.
- Don't repeat worn platitudes and clichés
- "excellent written and verbal communication skills“
- "think outside the box“
- "juggle multiple tasks"
- Offer a solution to their problem
- Be solution-centric; not "I" centered.
- Keep "I would like" stuff to a minimum.
- Personalize your cover letter if possible
- Letters should be addressed to a specific person whenever information is available.
- Form letters are offensive.
- Conduct basic research and customize the cover letter to suit the position and the company.
- Tell the reader that you are interested in the company and the position, and why.
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