Resume

and

Cover Letter
Writing
Jihan S. Comeros
Assistant Professor II
 Resume
 or
 CV?
Resume

It is a formal document that a job applicant

creates to itemize their qualifications for a
position. A resume is usually accompanied
by a customized cover letter in which the
applicant expresses an interest in a specific
job or company and draws attention to the
most relevant specifics on the resume.
 Curriculum Vitae
It refers to a summary of
qualifications and education
that is usually more than one
page and is used when
applying to academic/faculty or
research-related positions.
Salient Parts of the Resume

Contact
 Information: Put your contact information at the
top of your resume. Inclusions: name, address and phone
or mobile number and email address

Objective:
 For most college students seeking internships or
entering the professional job market, stating an objective
on your resume is not necessary. Instead, bring out your
interests in a cover letter that is customized for the specific
job.
Education: List your degrees
in reverse chronological order,
with the most recent degree
first as well as all study related
experiences Include relevant
coursework to highlight your
specific skills and knowledge
Experience: List your most
recent experience first and do
not overlook internships,
volunteer positions, and part-
time employment. Use action
verbs to highlight
accomplishments and skills.
Leadership and Activities:
List leadership positions in
university or community
organizations. Highlight
activities including community
service, athletics (which could
be a separate heading), or
volunteer experience
Academic Projects: If you
have specific academic
projects that qualify you for
the position, include them in
their own section with details
on what you accomplished
Additional Information:This section
may stand alone under the “Additional
Information” heading and highlight
relevant information that may include
computer skills, language skills,
professional associations, university
and community activities (including
any offices held), and interests.
Other Headings:

Choosing to highlight information such as

interests and professional associations as
separate headings is acceptable if
relevant to the position. Personal
information (e.g., religious and political
affiliations) should be omitted unless
relevant to the job.
References: Do not list your
references on your resume.
Bring a hard copy (or
multiple copies, if needed) of
your resume and references
with you to the interview.
 The Resume Checklist

12
Important aspects to consider
 1. No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
2. Makes clear, concise, and positive impression in 30

seconds or less
3. One page (more if writing a curriculum vitae/CV for an

academic or research position)
4. Organized, easy to read, and has a balance between

content and white space
5. Uses standard fonts including Times New Roman, Arial,

Century, Helvetica, or Verdana in sizes 10, 11, or 12; do not
use a font size smaller than size 10.
6. Highlights skills and accomplishments that match

keywords found in the job description
7. Quantifies accomplishments, if possible (e.g., how
much money raised, # of people served and % of time
saved)
8. Utilizes accomplishment statements
9. Action verb stating what you did and How you did it
Result (quantify when possible)
10. Cites relevant publications and presentations using
the bibliographic style of your field
11. Do not use graphics, tables, or columns in your
resume; Applicant Tracking Systems cannot read them
12. NO GENERIC RESUMES!
SAMPLE
RESUME
Envelope
Online Resume Apps

https://www.resume.com/
resumegenius.com
SAMPLE COVER LETTER
References or Sources