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Resume A summary of your experiences and skills most

pertinent to the advertised position

Style and content are equally important. Poorlayout and attention to detail is a liability

One page

CV A full list of your educational/ academic history

Style matters, but content is most important More than one page. Length is less important

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Curriculum Vitae (CV) Academic Fellowships

Research positions

Graduate school applications

Resume For job applications outside of

academia and research science

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Academic distinction: your accomplishments,awards, independent research and intellectualcuriosity and passion

A global perspective: whether languages,music or dance; study or research abroad,international course work or internships. Ifyou have a domestic profile, you can show

enthusiasm for gaining a global perspectivein your discipline in your essays

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Leadershipskillsand experiences It might involve creating a new

initiative that improves your campusor community in a meaningful way,

has a tangible impact, and is likelyto be sustained after you move.

It might involve revitalizing anorganization, solving a problem,or addressing a particular need.

What makes you distinctive?

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Some applications, such as for the Rhodes Scholarship,require that a separate CV be submitted. Developing acv is helpful for other fellowships. For example, theMarshall and Fulbright applications ask you about yourawards and honors or leadership activities. You can cut

and paste sections of your CV into these applicationsections.

It is recommended that students applying to any

fellowship give those agreeing to writerecommendation letter a copy of an updated CV.

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Translate Princeton terms like JP, PaceCenter, etc. to terms accessible to a

non-Princeton audience

Your application should be forward-looking.

Do not list high school accomplishments orSAT Scores

Exception: if you have ongoing participation insomething at your high school

(for example, a high schoolmentoring program)

Focus on college achievements

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Contact Information Education- Include independent research

(thesis)

Scholarships/Honors/Awards Research Experience

Leadership Experience

Work experience & Service Work

Presentations/Papers/ Publications Languages

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APR FormulaAction + Problem/Project + Result Example

Action Verb Coordinated

Project three fundraising events for local shelters

Result which raised over $8,000 (20% over goal)

and greatly improved community awareness.

Coordinated three fundraising events for localshelters, which raised over $8,000 (20% over goal)

and greatly improved community awareness.

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#1Engineers Without Borders, Project Manager 2007-2008 Proposed school initiative to construct a library in Ashalam, Ghana

Led team of 15 students to design library and fundraise $40,000.Managed construction in collaboration with professional

engineers.

#2Butler College Council, Member (2007-2011), Co-Chair (2008-2009) Co-hosted college events with sister college, leading to

economics of scale and improving the student experience. Represented students on Alcohol Coalition Committee, conducted

survey and recommended new policies on behavior.

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Be consistent

Dates need to be included but not highlighted

Double check for spelling/grammar/typos

List your name and page number on each page

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Prepare a draft CV

Have it reviewed by a counselor in your careerservices office

Make an appointment to meet with Dr.Deirdre Moloney and discuss fellowship

options

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