Resumes & CV’sFor 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 bachelor’s 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)

• Don’t use resume templates, tables, columns or other graphics

• Single Spacing

• 100% factual – don’t 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 when…otherwise use a cover letter

EDUCATIONMaster of Science in Mathematics Expected May 2011University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, College of Science and Engineering, Minneapolis,

MNEmphasis: Numerical AnalysisGPA: 3.750Relevant 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: ManagementGPA: 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, MinnesotaTech 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 résumé, be sure you can prove it.

• Avoid loading your resume with vague statements• Instead…use 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 (extra-curricular activities, leadership, etc.)

• Include your title if appropriate

• Include dates of involvement– Active Member, Mathematical Association of America

2009-Present– Member, Intramural Soccer, Softball and Ultimate Frisbee

2008-Present

What NOT to Include on a ResumeLies & 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, picturesSupervisor Contact Information• Contact information related to experiences may be included on a reference sheet, and only after

asking permissionSalary 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 interviewHobbies/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 repairPersonal Pronouns• Example: I, I’m, 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

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 don’t 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 INFODarren S. Kaltved

207 Church St. SEMinneapolis, MN 55455

(612) 624-4090dkaltved@umn.edu

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Darren S. Kaltved207 Church St. SE (612) 624-

4090Minneapolis, MN 55455

dkaltved@umn.edu_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Darren S. Kaltved, Ph.D.Department of Mathematics

University of Minnesota207 Church St. SE

Minneapolis, MN 55455Office: (612) 624-4090

dkaltved@umn.edu

EDUCATIONPh.D. Candidate, Financial Mathematics Expected May 2011University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

B.S., Mathematics May 2006Georgetown University, Washington, DC___________________________________________________________________________________Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (May 2011)Dissertation: The study of numerical analysis models use in the banking industryAdvisor: Dr. Albert Einstein

M.S., Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (May 2007)Thesis: A study of why residents of Wisconsin drink so muchAdvisor: Professor Brett Favre

B.S., Philosophy, University of Nowhere (June 2005)

TEACHING EXPERIENCEDepartment of Mathematics, University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesTeaching 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 MathematicsLecturer: “Color Theory” Spring 2008 – PresentInstructor: 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 EXPERIENCEGraduate Research Fellow Fall 2009

– Present Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesAdvisor: 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-PresentUniversity of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Center for Hardwood EcologyProject: European earthworms and deer in Midwestern hardwood

forestsSupervisor: 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 EinsteinProfessor, Mathematics

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities207 Church ST. SE

Minneapolis, MN 55455Phone: (612) 624-4090

E-mail: aeinstein@umn.edu(Advisor for two years)

CONVERTING CV’SCurriculum Vitae Resume

Audience Fellow academics and researchers in your field

Non-academic employers

Length Flexible 1-2 pages

Focus Full history of your academic credentials

Experience related to the position

References 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-4:30pmQuick Stop Counseling: Monday-Friday, 11:30-1:00

612-624-4090www.ccse.umn.edu

ccse@umn.edu