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CV Sample
CV vs. Resume: Understanding the Differences
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is an extensive document covering your entire academic and
professional history, often used in academic, educational, scientific, or research positions. It
includes publications, awards, presentations, and more detailed descriptions of research or
projects. As you apply to graduate school, you may not have experience in all these sections –
that is ok! Fill in as much as you can based on the experiences you do have.
A resume, conversely, is a concise summary of your skills, experiences, and education, tailored
for a specific job, usually limited to one or two pages.
This CV format allows undergraduate students to effectively showcase their academic
background, research and internship experiences, leadership roles, and technical skills,
making a strong case for their candidacy in graduate programs.
First Name Last Name
Firstname.lastname@email.com |435-555-5555 | linkedin.com/in/firstnamelastname
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, [insert major title]
Minor, [insert minor title or other credentials you’re working towards]
Utah State University, Logan, UT
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Class name 1
Class name 4
Class name 2
Class name 5
Class name 3
Class name 6
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Interest 1
Interest 2
Interest 3
[insert grad month year]
[insert GPA]
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Job Title
Month year - Present
Organization/Company Name
City, ST
• [success statements using Action Verb + Your Responsibility + Relevant Tools + Result]
•
•
Job Title
Month year - Present
Organization/Company Name
City, ST
• [success statements using Action Verb + Your Responsibility + Relevant Tools + Result]
•
INTERNSHIPS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Job Title
Month year - Present
Organization/Company Name
City, ST
• [success statements using Action Verb + Your Responsibility + Relevant Tools + Result]
•
•
Job Title
Month year - Present
Organization/Company Name
City, ST
• [success statements using Action Verb + Your Responsibility + Relevant Tools + Result]
•
•
Job Title
Month year - Present
Organization/Company
Name
City, ST
CVs have a few
extra
• [success statements using Action Verb + Your Responsibility + Relevant Tools + Result]
Your success statements
sections than a• traditional
should highlight your
Resume. Incorporate
the
•
sections where you have
experience.
Some of these additional
sections may include:
• research interests
• research experience
• professional development
• publications
• conference presentations
• grants and scholarships
accomplishments and
transferrable skills. These will
help the reader understand
your abilities to be successful
in the position/program you
are applying to.
Many of the principles of
a CV are the same as a
resume. Refer back to the
resume section of the Career
Guide for tips on formatting.
Some typical sections you
may include are:
• education
• relevant coursework
• relevant projects
• relevant jobs and
internships
• volunteer and leadership
• honors and awards
• technical skills
If you have publications,
be sure to list them in the
writing style most widely
used in your field such as
APA or MLA. Then, bold
your name so it pops off
the page a bit more.
First Name Last Name, page #
PUBLICATIONS
[insert citation using APA or MLA format. Bold your name]
[insert citation using APA or MLA format. Bold your name]
LEADERSHIP AND CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Title
Month year - Present
Organization/Company Name
City, ST
• [success statements using Action Verb + Your Responsibility + Relevant Tools + Result]
•
•
Title
Month year - Present
Organization/Company Name
City, ST
• [success statements using Action Verb + Your Responsibility + Relevant Tools + Result]
•
•
Title
Month year - Present
Organization/Company Name
City, ST
• [success statements using Action Verb + Your Responsibility + Relevant Tools + Result]
•
SKILLS
• Technical: [insert computer programs and other technical skills related to your field]
• Languages: Spanish (Intermediate)
When you’re writing
Month Year Received
success statements
about
Month Year Received
experiences
that contain
Month Year Received
transferrable skills,
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
focus on the skills you
Poster Presenter, [title of presentation]
developed thatMonth
will year
carry
Undergraduate Research Symposium, Utah State University, Logan, UT
For tips on writing strong
into the new opportunity.
success statements, check out
Presenter, [title of presentation]
Highlight skills such
Career Tutorials.
Conference Name, Organization, City, ST
Month year
as communication,
teamwork, problem
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Student Member, Association name
Month year - Present
solving, organization,
time management, etc.
A CV is typically 2 or more pages. The lastADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY
Job Title, Company, City, ST
Month year – Month year
page should be full. A way to effectively Job
Title, Company, City, ST
Month year – Month year
fill the last page is to add more success Job Title, Company, City, ST
Month year – Month year
statements/bullet points through your
experiences. This will allow you to articulate
more of your skills and accomplishments.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Recipient, Title of Award, Organization
Recipient, Title of Award, Organization
Recipient, Title of Award, Organization
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