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CV and Cover Letter Writing Chemistry Graduate Student Council July 12, 2007 Wendy Perry, Ph.D., Assistant Director for Graduate Arts Sciences Career Services PACKAGING YOURSELF The package = packaging its contents The packaging = your materials CV Cover letter Statements of teaching philosophy, research interests/plan, writing sample, etc. References Contents = you (interview) THE IMPORTANCE OF PACKAGING: Recognize the power of good marketing. Consider your audience! Customize documents to the specific job. Use action verbs/figures when possible. Directly match your strengths with the institution’s needs in your cover letter! What is a CV? Curriculum vitae (“the course of one’s life”). Comprehensive list of academic qualifications and experiences. Usually several pages in length (roughly 2-4 for graduate students). The order in which you choose to present info reflects your focus. Styles and norms vary from field to field. Always have faculty in your discipline review your CV. How does a resume differ from a CV? Shorter in length (usually 1 page). Abridged—only includes info specific to target. Generally speaking, focuses more on practical skills (what you can DO more than what you KNOW). Often includes an objective statement or summary of qualifications. CV Uses other than Job Search Awards, fellowships References Publishing Grant applications Public speaking Consulting Leadership Merit/tenure review General Tips Don’t let a lack of content prevent you from beginning your CV. Get started now; experiment with style, set up your sections. Presentation is key! Be concise. Proofread, proofread, PROOFREAD—there is NO excuse for typographical error. Formatting Use 11- or 12-point font size with 1”- to 1.5”-inch margins. Choose an attractive font. (Students use Times New Roman.) Enlarge/bold name on first page. Include name page number in header/footer on each page after the first. Dates to the right as opposed to first in entries (left). Use reverse