Update Resume or CV Each Semester
Spend ten minutes at the end of each semester updating your resume or CV and it will save you time when you need a current one to apply for a scholarship, fellowship, or request a letter of...
View ArticleMake it Easier to Craft Your Resume or CV in the Time it Takes to Drink a Latte
—from the PI’s DeskThere is nothing exciting about crafting a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). Each year, I update several copies of my CV and I never look forward to doing it. So I understand the...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Name? Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
A student asked us to help her understand the difference between a resume and a CV. She had read “a bunch of stuff online” and was confused what she should name her document. She said, “ I’m a bio...
View ArticleThe Quality of Your Resume Matters. Even for a Volunteer Position.
A few years ago, I interviewed a student who didn't put much effort into making his resume look like a professional document. As he was only a second-year student, I didn’t expect his resume to be...
View ArticleI'm Published. Now What?
—from the PI's deskWe received an inquiry from an undergrad about how to use their co-authorship on applications (edited here for brevity and to maintain anonymity): I have been working on research...
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