Resumes & CVs For Industry

Presenter: Darren Kaltved

WHAT IS A ?
A personal summary of your academic and professional experience and qualifications. Includes your education, work experience, activities, honors, skills Tailored to the position, employer or industry of interest Marketing tool to gain an interview

GENERAL GUIDELINES
Length: One page for bachelors level; Two for Masters or Ph.D. O.5 1.0 margins (recommend 0.5 on all 4 sides) Font: 10-12 point font (Times New Roman, Ariel, Garamond) Dont use resume templates, tables, columns or other graphics Single Spacing 100% factual dont lie Proofread!

GETTING STARTED
Write down all experiences work, volunteer, leadership, internship, extra-curricular, projects, awards, etc. (MASTER RESUME) Organize resume into categories Define target audience (job, internship, graduate school, etc.) and write down related skills/qualifications. For Examples: Career & Job Search Guide, Resume Binder in CCSE

COMMON RESUME SECTIONS

Name and Contact Information Objective Education Professional Experience Research Experience Teaching Experience Activities Skills/Certifications Honors and Awards Volunteer Experience Leadership Experience Professional Memberships Projects Publications Presentations Patents

OBJECTIVES
What type of position are you seeking and in what field? Be concise What skills can you bring to the position? Example: To obtain a summer internship in the field of Financial Mathematics, utilizing my _______________ (skills in the description that you possess). Objectives are used only whenotherwise use a cover letter

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Mathematics Expected May 2011 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, College of Science and Engineering, Minneapolis, MN Emphasis: Numerical Analysis GPA: 3.750 Relevant Coursework: Fundamental Structures of Algebra; Introduction to Numerical Analysis; Introduction to Analysis I, II; Combinatorics A (in progress) Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Expected May 2012 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, College of Science and Engineering, Minneapolis, MN Minor: Management GPA: 3.981 High school information (1st and 2nd Year students only) Study abroad Honors/Awards (or separate heading if more than 2)

EXPERIENCE
Title Experience headings based on industry of interest
Research Experience, Industry Experience, Laboratory Experience, Analysis Experience

Include: company name and location, job title, dates, and duties, responsibilities (contributions) and accomplishments. Make this section easy to read by using indents and bullets Use action verbs to highlight your experience (do not use personal pronouns (i.e. I, My, We) List your Experiences in reverse chronological order most recent first

3M Co., Maplewood, Minnesota Tech Aide May 2009 Sept. 2009 Detailed description of your specific duties and responsibilities, as well as the skills used to accomplish these tasks (how you contributed)

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTIONS
So, you're experienced? Before you advertise this in your rsum, be sure you can prove it.
Avoid loading your resume with vague statements Insteaduse brief, specific examples to demonstrate your skills Use a variety of Action Verbs to describe your experience Use the proper tense depending on when experience was completed Use field terminology where appropriate

Instead of... "Experience working in fast-paced environment Try... "Registered 120+ third-shift emergency patients per night Instead of... "Excellent written communication skills Try... "Wrote jargon-free User Guide for 11,000 users Instead of... "Team player with cross-functional awareness Try... "Collaborated with clients, A/R and Sales to increase speed of receivables and prevent interruption of service to clients.

PROJECTS
Include Project Title Include Dates Involved Provide a detailed description of the project, what your roles were and the technical skills used

Robotics Project (ME 2011) Fall 2009 Detailed description of your project, what your roles were, and the skills used to accomplish these tasks

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING CREATIVITY LEADERSHIP SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ORGANIZATION/PLANNING TECHNICAL TEAMWORK

SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

Skills section with technical/lab skills/field specific skills
Technical: C, C++, Java, Mathematica, MS Excel Applied Mathematics: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis

Activities demonstrate your leadership ability, communication skills, and time management ability Focus on structured activities rather than hobbies (extracurricular activities, leadership, etc.) Include your title if appropriate Include dates of involvement
Active Member, Mathematical Association of America Member, Intramural Soccer, Softball and Ultimate Frisbee 2008-Present 2009-Present

Lies & Exaggerations: Employers typically conduct background checks, so everything on your resume is fair game for discussion in an interview; Do not lie about or round your GPA. The UofM posts GPAs to three decimal places (Ex. 3.128) Personal Information: Age, gender, political affiliation, race, marital status, sexual orientation, ID number, test scores, course grades, pictures Supervisor Contact Information Contact information related to experiences may be included on a reference sheet, and only after asking permission Salary History/Requests Disclosing this information may make salary negotiation more difficult and may rule you out of the candidate pool; More appropriate to discuss during an interview Hobbies/Interests Keep everything on your resume professional hobbies are personal information However, if it is unique or related, it may come in handy. Ex. Mechanical engineering student listing auto repair Personal Pronouns Example: I, Im, My, Our, We, etc.; Begin statements with power verbs and do not write sentences References Available Upon Request Use a separate page for references provided during an interview. Employers assume you have them

What NOT to Include on a Resume

VISUAL APPEAL
Headings should stand out and be different from other text
Ex. Bold, ALL CAPS

The most important information should be toward the top

You dont have to include everything

Balance of text and white space on page

Easy to read, professional, focused

Clean, consistent format and punctuation Print resume on resume-based paper (stay conservative with color choice)

WHAT IS A ?
The purpose of a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is for: Academic Settings (i.e. faculty or research positions at a university/college) Ph.D. level candidates applying for industry positions (i.e. research)
See position description for whether a CV would be appropriate or consult with employer

CV STRUCTURE
CV is different from a resume not only by length, but also by content
The average length for a Ph.D. student is 3-6 pages Most important information on the first page

Stay focused by using bullet statements

Make sure employers will understand how they will benefit from you

Include all past experiences

This includes academic and research experiences (i.e. teaching, lab, and industry)

Keep the style plain and simple

Follow same formatting guidelines as the resume

COMMON CV SECTIONS
Name and Contact Information Education Teaching Experience Research Experience Publications Presentations Honors and Awards Grants Volunteer Experience Professional Certifications/Skills Professional Affiliations/Memberships References

NOTE: Different sections should be used depending on your career goals.

NAME & CONTACT INFO

Darren S. Kaltved
207 Church St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612) 624-4090 dkaltved@umn.edu _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Darren S. Kaltved
207 Church St. SE (612) 624-4090 Minneapolis, MN 55455 dkaltved@umn.edu _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Darren S. Kaltved, Ph.D.

Department of Mathematics University of Minnesota 207 Church St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Office: (612) 624-4090 dkaltved@umn.edu

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Candidate, Financial Mathematics University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN Expected May 2011 B.S., Mathematics May 2006 Georgetown University, Washington, DC ___________________________________________________________________________________ Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (May 2011) Dissertation: The study of numerical analysis models use in the banking industry Advisor: Dr. Albert Einstein M.S., Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (May 2007) Thesis: A study of why residents of Wisconsin drink so much Advisor: Professor Brett Favre B.S., Philosophy, University of Nowhere (June 2005)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Department of Mathematics, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Teaching Assistant (Math 4603: Advanced Calculus I) Fall 2009-Present
Detail how many students were in the class and your specific contributions as a teaching assistant (i.e. managing online course materials, teaching labs, proctoring exams, managing office hours, etc.)

__________________________________________________________________________________ University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Department of Mathematics Lecturer: Color Theory Spring 2008 Present Instructor: Math 4603: Advanced Calculus I Fall 2009 Present __________________________________________________________________________________ Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Modern Algebra, University of Minnesota. Fall 2007
Collaborated with visiting faculty on developing curriculum and seminars for 50 students on topics related to modern algebra

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Fellow Fall 2009 Present Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Advisor: Dr. Albert Einstein Investigating the reductive dissolution of iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticles using quinones. Notable techniques: X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, high performance liquid chromatolography.

_________________________________________________________________________ Research Assistant Fall 2009-Present University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Center for Hardwood Ecology Project: European earthworms and deer in Midwestern hardwood forests Supervisor: Dr. John Doe

REFERENCES
List 3-4 Professional and Academic References Include their name, position title, employer (and department), work address, work phone and e-mail Make sure you get prior approval from all references that they would be willing to provide a positive recommendation
Strengths, Accomplishments and Potential

It can also be helpful to briefly describe your relationship with each reference and time known
Dr. Albert Einstein Professor, Mathematics University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 207 Church ST. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: (612) 624-4090 E-mail: aeinstein@umn.edu (Advisor for two years)

CONVERTING CVS
Curriculum Vitae Audience Length Focus References
Fellow academics and researchers in your field Flexible

Resume
Non-academic employers 1-2 pages

Full history of your academic Experience related to the credentials position Included Not included

FINAL TIPS
Design your CV to emphasize your strengths by using appropriate headings and detail No single format will meet the needs of everyone by cautious on using templates Font Size: 10-12pt. Margins: 0.5 1.0 on all four sides Writing a CV is easy, writing a good CV takes time and effort! Have your CV reviewed by mentors, advisors, career counselors and peers

QUESTIONS
Career Center for Science & Engineering
50 Lind Hall Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Quick Stop Counseling: Monday-Friday, 11:30-1:00 612-624-4090 www.ccse.umn.edu ccse@umn.edu