Resume

Curriculum Vita or Resume?

If you're seeking a faculty, research, or leadership position at an academic or scientific organization, you've probably heard the term "Curriculum Vita". Just as some industries (such as engineering, sales and the performing arts) have their own styles and requirements for a resume, so does the professional academic world.

A curriculum vita may should like an intimidating formal document, but relax- there's no need to put on your evening gown or tux to write your CV! You've already learned the principles for creating an effective resume.

    Most CVs are more than two pages long.
    The information on a CV tends to be detailed, providing data such as publications, presentations and academic work.
    Curriculum vitas do not necessarily contain job objective statements, although it's perfectly all right to include one.

    Let's look at each of these exceptions more closely.

    How Long should a CV Be?
    The length of a CV may vary. A CV for a recent Ph.D. graduate would normally may be two or three pages long. For someone with extensive professional experience, it could run as long as seven or eight pages. That's a lot of paper, but the people reading them seem to live by the slogan "more is more". (That's the CV twist on the "more is less" theme I've been espousing all along.

    How Detailed Should a CV Be?
    Your CV audience is more interested in facts than it is in hype (that is, language that sounds exaggerated in order to impress). Data such as reference information, dates and exact titles are important, since they give a means for verifying information. Providing technical descriptions also gives you a chance to show that you know what you're talking about without sounding like a braggart.

    Here is an example of what I mean. Instead of saying:
    Prominent scientist who has been honored at universities around the world for ground-breaking discoveries. It's more appropriate to state:

    Organic chemist who has presented discoveries and research at universities in Russia, Mexico, Canada and the U.S.

    Should I Include a Job Objective Statement?

    Many CV's don't include job objectives, especially if the applicant intends to stay in the same field. Between the college degree and the work history, it's usually obvious what type of position sought. However, if you're planning to change careers (for example, from research to teaching), a job objective statement at the top of the CV is helpful to the reader.

    Give Your CV Some Personality
    Because the CV usually addresses a conservative reader, many assume that it needs to follow a rigid outline. Well, not if I can help it! You can use creativity to present your strengths while respecting the expectations of the academic, scientific or institutional employer. That means you can consider using any one of the five formats I've suggested so far; chronological, functional, achievement, hybrid based on the chronological format or hybrid based on the functional format.

    Curriculum Vita Headings

    Following are some headings you may want to include on your CV. If a Category isn't applicable to you, disregard it or combine it with another heading.

    Education
    This section almost always appears near the top of page one. It should provide information about each degree you have achieved, including major, date received, institution, city, state and the titles of these and dissertations. You can also include course titles if they demonstrated relevant knowledge. Internships may either be placed under this heading, in a section of their own, or under "Experience," depending on which strategy makes the sense for your situation.
           
    Experience

    Assuming that you are staying in the same line of the work, you can use the chronological format for your CV. In that case, your work experience is usually listed in reverse chronology, with descriptive statements and achievements under each heading.

    If you're changing careers or have significant gaps in your employment history, you can use the functional format for your CV. To achieve a traditional look, follow the ideas for constructing a hybrid based on the functional format.


    Publications, Presentations and Workshops
    Articles, monographs, books, chapters in books and research papers that you have authored or co-authored should go under the heading "Publications."

    State the titles of papers you presented, names of conferences, locations and dates in the category termed "Presentations and Workshops." If it adds to your qualifications, elaborate on the roles you played.

    Committees and Appointments, Professional Affiliations

    List your titles, names of committees, locations, dates and if appropriate what results were achieved under "Committees and Appointments."

    In addition, list the associations that you belong to alphabetically or in order of relevance to your profession under " Professional Affiliations." If you hold an office, that should also be noted.


    Additional Headings
    Other headings that might appear on your CV include: "Exhibitions," "Awards and Honors," "Research," Grants," "Symposia," "Lectures," "Teaching," and "Licenses."

sample resume for FARM MANAGER

FARM MANAGER

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Gandhi Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

OBJECTIVE

To acquire a career continuation in farm management including animal husbandry.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

·         Animal Husbandry/Livestock

·         Lambing/Foaling

·         Accounting

·         Crop/Produce

·         Dairy Production

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ayer. MA

1988- Present: La Grange Farms
FARM MANAGER
Responsible for the operation of a livestock and produce farm, its marketing and accounting tasks, selling beef, lamb, and produce to supermarkets, restaurants, and roadside vegetable stands.

Lexington, MA

1975-1988: Corny-Copia Farms

ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER
Handled all livestock, dairy cows and goats, assisted in lambing season checking for newborn foal diseases and malformations. Raised lambs and hens: baled and sold hay.

Brigham. KY

1960-1975: Pleasure Acres Farm

FARMHAND
Grew up on family owned and operated dairy and livestock farm; baled hay, collected eggs from hens, milked cows: assisted in the birth of cows and horses, assisted father and uncle in marketing meat and dairy produce to restaurants, supermarkets and local dairies.

EDUCATION

Bunker Hill Community College, Charlestown, MA

1987

Business Management Certificate

Lexington Community College, Lexington, MA

1979

A.S.. Animal Husbandry

sample resume for FACILITY MANAGER

FACILITY MANAGER

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Gandhi Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

OBJECTIVE

Human Resources Management: Facility Manager.

EXPERIENCE

WOODLAND HALFWAY HOUSES, INC., Suquamish, WA

1992-Present

Facility House Manager

·         Manage upkeep of the facility, assigning weekly maintenance and repair details.

·         Supervise and assign office spaces and monthly collection of rents.

·         Maintain inventory control of supplies, equipment, key control, first aid and hygiene kits.

·         Provide front desk coverage, sign-in and sign-out logs by occupants, and verified incoming calls.

·         Respond to programs involving informal counseling.

1991

Volunteer Night Counselor

·         Responsible for nightly desk coverage.

·         Maintained occupant sign-in/sign-out logs and worked with counselors in crises intervention programs.

CITY OF SEATTLE, Seattle, WA

1989-1992

Contract Administrator

·         Monitored assigned programs by conducting quarterly on-site visitations and reviews.

·         Reviewed monthly invoices and executed quarterly and final analysis of performance standards.

·         Researched budget requirements and advised on budget revision requests.

·         Participated in annual program planning and proposal review process.

1987-1989

Interviewer/Vocational Counselor

·         Provided on-going vocational counseling to C.E.T.A. eligible clients and acted as liaison with program administrators.

·         Clients represented ex-offenders and unemployed.

·         Administered tests and referred applicants to various C.E.T.A. training programs.

·         Responsible for documentaries, reports, and records on progress of programs.

EDUCATION

1987

RANDLE HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Randle, WA
Studies: Human Resources/Criminal Justice/Accounting l/ll

sample resume for FIELD ASSURANCE COORDINATOR

FIELD ASSURANCE COORDINATOR

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Gandhi Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1991 to Present
BRACH HEALTH CORPORATION, Emory, VA
Field Assurance Coordinator

·         Assure compliance of all complaint activity with Division, Corporate, and Regulatory requirements.

·         Provide technical support troubleshooting customer problems.

·         Coordinate recall actions.

·         Participate in relocation efforts of product complaints from Emory, VA to the corporate office in Miami, FL.

·         Maintain corporate product complaint database.

·         Supervise temporary personnel.

·         Interface with hospitals, dealers, and sales representatives in regard to product complaints.

1989 to 1991
T.M. LEARY MEDICAL SUPPLIES, Ferrum, VA
Customer Service/Technical Service Representative

·         Provided product, price, and technical information to customers, dealers, and sales staff.

·         Expedited and coordinated movement of product through repair and upgrade processes.

·         Assisted sales force in developing and maintaining lease and rental programs.

·         Initiated $30,000 in customer sales through sales incentive program.

·         Developed and maintained infusion pump loaner program.

1988 to 1989
GINSBERG DEFENSE, Birdsnest, VA
Inspector Technician

·         Audited processed for the MX missile program.

·         Performed visual inspection in classified areas on cable and subassemblies used in electronic warfare.

·         Instructed productivity program.

1986 to 1988
KERROUAC ASSOCIATES, Lively, VA
Inspector Technician

·         Inspected electro-mechanical and circuit-card assemblies to various military specifications.

EDUCATION

Ferrum College, Ferrum. VA
Associates in Business Administration, 1991

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, DOS, Lotus 1-2-3, Windows

sample resume for FAST FOOD WORKER

FAST FOOD WORKER

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Gandhi Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

A challenging, growth-oriented position in the fast food industry in which academic training, work experience, and a commitment to excellence will have valuable application.

EMPLOYMENT

1993-Present THE PIZZA PALACE, Carson City, NV
Server

·         Participate in opening of new store outlets.

·         Assist with public relations, food service and register control.

·         Resolve conflicts in high pressure environment.

1992-1993 NEVADA TELEPHONE, Las Vegas, NV
Data input/Repetitive Debts Collection/Commercial

·         Responsible for commercial account installation and verification of records/old accounts for new service.

·         Maintained Wang Computer for bill revisions through referrals.

·         Executed customer services, fielded inquiries, and consumer services.

Summers 1989-1992 BLACKTHORN DAY CAMP, Plaston, NH

Recreation Director

·         Planned, programmed, and supervised camp activities for summer outdoor education/camping services for juvenile coeds.

·         Supervised cabin group, counseled, and instructed in aquatics, sports, special events, and parent visitations.

1987-1988 SISYPHUS GROCERY, Manchester, NH

Cashier/Produce Section

·         Maintained produce inventory, cash control, public relations, and in-house advertising for special sales and events.

·         Strong communications and interpersonal skills required.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL, Manchester, NH
Diploma, College Preparatory, 1989
Varsity Sports (4 years), Blue Key Club.