OITE CAREER SERVICES

Guide toRésumés& Curricula
Vitae

DISCLAIMER
This guide is to be used as a general overview and cannot take each reader’s own
unique experiences into account. It is intended to be used as a starting point for morein-depth discussions with mentors, career counselors, and others in your network.
Please bear in mind that, in actuality, there are very few rules and many different
opinions regarding CVs and résumés.

2Guide to Résumés & Curricula Vitae | OITE CAREER SERVICES | Office of Intramural Training & Education | National Institutes of HealthWhat’s the Difference
Between a Curriculum Vitae(CV) and a Résumé?
In the United States, a résumé is asnapshot of what you have to offer
an organization or company; incontrast, a CV is a document thatdetails your entire academic andwork history.
Both are used as the first step inobtaining an interview.
PURPOSEA resume is a targeted marketing
tool specific to the job for which
you are applying. It is generally
more compact and focused on work
experience.
A CV is an on-going academic andwork history used if you are seeking
employment within the academic or
research communities.

Overall Look
Your résumé and CV should highlight the skills, talents, and experience that makeyou an excellent fit for the position to which you are applying. On average, employers
spend 30 seconds or less reviewing a résumé. Therefore, it is essential that all of yourdocuments have a clean, readable, and easy to follow format.

LengthRésumé: In general, you can have a longer résumé—as long as the content issubstantive. (If you have a multiple-page résumé, you need to put your name and“Page 2” or “Page Two” on the second and subsequent pages). As a general ruleof thumb, you may add a second page to your résumé for every seven years ofexperience.
CV: Virtually unlimited, but should remain focused.

FormatCV & Résumé: Your CV & résumé should have a clean, balanced, consistent, andprofessional look. Do not feel limited to the margins a computer program gives you,the résumé you used to have, or the layout that other people use. Because yourbackground/experience is unique, your documents can be too. That said, a traditional
reverse chronological format, where you account for each year of work, is preferred for
résumés. CVs may be listed in either chronological or reverse chronological order.
A few key points of consideration:

CONTENTA resume should be succinct andrelevant to a specific reader orposition.

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Be consistent!

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Templates: In general, avoid using templates. Work to create a format that best
displays your individual accomplishments, skills, and experiences.

A CV is a continually evolving
document; it may include awide variety of experiences andaccomplishments»»

Margins: Should never be less than 0.5 inches or greater than 1 inch.

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Font: Use professional typefaces (fonts) such as Times New Roman, Palatino,
Cambria, Helvetica, Arial, or Calibri. Use recommended font point sizes: 10-12 forbody text, 10-14 points for headers, and 18-21 points for your name, which shouldbe the largest text on the page.

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Paper: Use 8.5 x 11 inch white or off-white paper, and only print on the front side.

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Hyperlinks: Do NOT hyperlink anything on your résumé, including your e-mailaddress.

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Graphics: Do NOT include any graphics, borders, tables, or shading.
(Exception if you are applying to graphic design/arts/marketing positions.)

LENGTHA resume should always be one
to two pages, while a CV’s lengthis virtually unlimited (although it
should remain focused).
USE
Use a CV when applying to: faculty
and/or research-intensive positions,and for fellowships, grants orawards.
Use a resume for everything else,
unless specifically noted.

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Guide to Résumés & Curricula Vitae | OITE CAREER SERVICES | Office of Intramural Training & Education | National Institutes of HealthOrder Your Sections
According to Your AudienceFor both your CV and your résumé,
it is critical that you consider theaudience for each document andorder your sections accordingly.
For example, if you are applying fora faculty position at a small college,
you will want to list your teachingexperience first and your researchexperience second.
The reverse would be true if you
were applying to a researchintensive university. Try to leadwith your strongest attributes foreach role.

Categories and Content
Remember, your résumé is a marketing tool used for a specific position. Many people
have more than one résumé depending on the types of positions they are seeking. You
can target your résumé in many ways, such as using different categories and changing
some of the entries, especially in the categories outside of the work/professional
section. If you have gaps in your work history, you cannot change that. However, you
don’t want to take entries out that will create major gaps. you use different résumés.
You should maintain a comprehensive “Master Résumé” of all your experiences foryour own records, which can double as your CV.

Sections of a Résumé
You don’t have to include everything you’ve ever done on each résumé. However, now
is not the time to be modest. In addition to the required Education and Professional
Experience/Work Experience categories, you can include other sections. Volunteer andother unpaid experiences can be just as important to include as paid jobs. Use the best
approach for you based on your experience and the position you want.
In addition to “Contact Information,” “Education”, and “Professional/Work Experience,”
you should consider naming sections to be responsive to the job description, e.g.,
Project Management Experience, Community Service, etc. Include some of these
optional sections if space allows:
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Qualifications Summary/Professional Profile
Industry-Specific Information
Service/Leadership Activities
Professional Affiliations/Associations
Honors and Awards

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Volunteer Activities
Skills (Language and Technical)
Training and Certifications
Select Publications/Patents
Select Presentations

Each section on your résumé, will have short phrases and descriptors to highlight yourwork and accomplishments under your job titles, such as Postbac, Graduate Student,
Postdoc, Visiting Fellow, etc.

Sections of a CV
In addition to “Contact Information,” “Education”, and “Research Experience,” you
could include an exhaustive list of relevant sections. Here are some commonly usedsections of a CV:
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Grants Funded
Clinical Certifications
Teaching/Mentoring Positions
Service/Leadership Activities
Assistantships/Fellowships

»»
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Professional Affiliations/Associations
Invited Presentations/Seminars
Poster Presentations
Patents
Complete List of Publications

Many academic search committees may solely focus on your institution and youradvisor, so it is often not necessary to create detailed bullets for each section on
your CV.

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Guide to Résumés & Curricula Vitae | OITE CAREER SERVICES | Office of Intramural Training & Education | National Institutes of HealthUtilize the "PAR" Framework
to Form Bullet Points
PROBLEMS
What problems did I encounter in
my job?

Developing Effective Bullets for a Résumé
In general, you should include a description under each position listed on your résumé
(especially in your “Experience” section) to describe your specific responsibilities andaccomplishments. The guidance below focuses on developing effective bullets for yourexperience section, but these principles can also be applied to additional sections ofyour résumé.

ACTIONS
What actions did I take to solve
the problem (that will demonstrate
the functional skills or industry
knowledge the employer wants)?

Make your accomplishments relevant to your audience.

RESULTS
What were the quantifiable resultsfrom those actions which benefited
the research group, department or
institution?

Begin bullets with strong action verbs.

Examples:• Generated $300,000 in additional
grant funding for organization’s
research efforts• Improved the overall yieldfrom 5% to 33% by telescoping
steps and improving the final
crystallization• Reduced costs of expression by
40% through implementing new
protocolsYour “Experience” section needs to be focused on illustrating to the employer thatyou have the specific functional skills and expertise to help them solve their needs oraccomplish their mission.

Bullets should be designed for maximum impact on the reader and should beconsistent in focus. If you are currently doing such activities, you should use present
tense verbs. Verbs should be in the past tense for anything done in the past or any
fully completed tasks at a current job. For a list of strong verbs, please see page 7.
Emphasize accomplishments rather than efforts/Thus "identified" is better than"investigated".

Avoid any descriptions beginning with generic statements such as“Responsible for” or “Duties included.”Think about the skills required at the job that you want. Indicate (honestly) where you
have demonstrated these skills throughout your experiences. Be concise; always think
about what is relevant and what message each item is communicating.

Quantify whenever possible if it will enhance the description.
Doing so can provide a context and scope for the skill involved. The quantifiable
effect you had on the company or organization will differentiate you from others
who may have held the same type of job. Think….can you provide context for youraccomplishments by using amounts (e.g., budget size, number of pages/reports
written/articles published), numbers of people, levels of people (e.g., corporate
executives, board members, military leaders, interdepartmental teams, or how
often you did something? Provide tangible examples which your audience can easily
understand. Use as much quantitative information as possible to support yourachievements.

Be specific.
Avoid simply reporting, “Assisted in program evaluations for the organization.” Instead,use a quantifiable amount, such as “Completed nine program evaluations as a memberof team with senior staff.” Be sure to spell out all numbers smaller than ten.
While quantitative information is essential in the résumé, you must still succinctly
and carefully describe what activities transpired.

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Guide to Résumés & Curricula Vitae | OITE CAREER SERVICES | Office of Intramural Training & Education | National Institutes of HealthAccomplishment Memory Joggers
If you have trouble developing content for your bullet points, use the following memory joggers
to help you recall your accomplishments:
Did you identify any problems orchallenges? Did you resolve or minimize
any problems?

Did you reduce liability for an
organization by suggesting safety
improvement, improved security, etc.?

Did you introduce a technical innovationthat was adopted?

Did you develop or design a newprogram, plan, service, product, process,project, system method, strategy, etc.?

Did you create any original works:
reports, brochures, newsletters, guides,
manuals, proposals, contracts, etc.?
Did you target a need for a product,
service, plan, program, system, method,
procedure, technique?
Did you produce results or reports whose
recommendations were well received
by management or your PI, and whosesuggestions were incorporated into their
future planning?

Did you improve (redesign, streamline
or reorganize), administer or implement
any projects, plans, programs, processes,
services, products, etc.?
Did you improve employee relations or
boost morale?
Did you facilitate or improve
communication among employees, withclients, or with the community?
Did you train, present or impartknowledge to management, staff,
mentees, undergrads, postbacs?
Did you reduce costs, waste, time oreffort?

Did you collaborate/liaise with others?
Were you a contributing team member?
Did you formulate or participate informulating any management decisions,policies, goals, etc.?
Did you make any recommendations thatsaved money, made money, increased
efficiency or productivity?
Did you open or establish a new office,department branch, facility?
Did you improve quality or standards forhiring, products, services?
Did you utilize your communication skills
with various audiences during poster
presentations?
Did you successfully collaborate on agroup project?

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Final DOsand DON’Ts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q:

An employer requested a CV within a job ad, but it is not a faculty opening.
Should I send a résumé or a CV?

A:

Résumé. The term “CV” is sometimes generically used to refer to any kind of
qualifications document. When in doubt, check with the hiring manger or OITE.

Q:

Should I list my current advisor as a reference if we don’t have a very good
relationship?

A:

DO ask your mentor for advice on
your CV as each discipline has its
own standards for content, style andformat.

No; however, be prepared that a prospective employer still may contact that
person. NOTE: Not listing your current advisor could be problematic for youracademic job search.

Q:

DO use keywords from the position
description within your résumé.

Should I list presentations I’ve given in lab meetings? What about departmental
presentations?

A:

Lab meeting presentations: no; department-wide, Institute-wide: yes. Note: For
résumés, only list talks of relevance.

In the United States, DO NOT include
the following on your résumé or CV:

Q:

Where should I list my postdoctoral experience? Under “Education,” “ResearchExperience,” or both?

A:

You should not be redundant on either a CV or a résumé, so only list it once under
your “Research Experience” section.

Q:

I am on an H1-B. Should I list my visa status on my résumé?

A:This is a personal decision; however, it is probably wise to wait until the interview
stage to disclose your status, simply because it gives the employer an opportunity
to review your credentials without considering sponsorship requirements.

Q:

Is an objective statement required on a résumé?

A:

No. A Qualifications Summary can be a good alternative to help demonstrate
focus and specific skills/experiences, but make sure this is concise and tailoredfor each position. A qualifications summary is a concise, bulleted list of your skills,
abilities, competencies, education and training relevant to the position you are
applying to; this is often found as the first section on a résumé.

Q:

Should I list organizations I’ve been involved with that would reveal my religious
affiliation or political affiliation?

A:

This is a personal decision—but be aware that it may introduce bias, dependingon the point of view of the reader. Generally speaking, it is best not to include
such information, unless you would not be interested in working in a place thatwould discriminate against a particular value, belief or orientation you hold.

DO have at least one other detailoriented person review yourrésumé or CV. And remember, these
documents are intended to help you
get an interview, which is the vehicle
for getting a job.

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Photo
Marital Status
Parental Status
City/Country of Birth
Salary Requirements
Social Security Number
Height/Weight/
Physical Description
Birth dateReasons for Leaving
Previous Employers
References (or even state:“References Available Upon
Request”)
Personal Pronouns like“I” or “my”
Citizenship**Note: Work Authorization(Green Card, Permanent Resident,etc.) can be useful

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Guide to Résumés & Curricula Vitae | OITE CAREER SERVICES | Office of Intramural Training & Education | National Institutes of HealthSample Action Verb List

MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP SKILLSTECHNICAL SKILLS
AdaptedAppliedAssembled
Built
Calculated
ComparedConserved
Constructed
Converted
Debugged
Designed
Determined
Developed
Engineered
FabricatedFortified
Installed
Maintained
Operated
Overhauled
Printed
Programmed
Rectified
Regulated
Remodeled
Repaired
Replaced
Restored
SolvedSpecializedStandardized
StudiedUpgraded
Utilized

Experiment-ed
Explored
Extracted
Formulated
Gathered
Identified
Inspected
Interviewed
Invented
Investigated
LocatedMeasuredOrganized
Researched
Reviewed
Searched
SolvedSummarized
Surveyed
Systematized
TestedCritiqued
Developed
EnabledEncouraged
Evaluated
FacilitatedFocusedGuidedIndividualized
Instilled
Stimulated
TrainedRESEARCH SKILLS
Analyzed
Clarified
Collected
Compared
Conducted
Critiqued
Detected
Determined
Diagnosed
Evaluated
Examined
TEACHING SKILLS
AdaptedAdvisedClarifiedCoachedConducted
CoordinatedAdministered
Analyzed
Appointed
Approved
Assigned
Attained
Authorized
ChairedConsidered
Consolidated
Contracted
Controlled
Converted
CoordinatedDecidedEliminatedEmphasized
Enforced
Enhanced
Established
Executed

Generated
HandledHeadedHired
HostedImproved
Incorporated
Increased
Initiated
Inspected
Instituted
Led
ManagedMergedMotivated
Navigated
Organized
OriginatedOverhauled
Oversaw
PlannedPresidedPrioritized
Produced
Recommended
Reorganized
Replaced
Restored
Reviewed
Scheduled
Secured
Selected
Streamlined
Strengthened
Supervised
Terminated

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLSApproved
Arranged
Cataloged
Categorized
ChartedClassified
Coded
Collected
Corrected
Corresponded
Distributed
Executed
Filed
Generated
Implemented

Incorporated
Inspected
LoggedMaintained
Monitored
Obtained
Operated
OrderedOrganized
Prepared
Processed
Provided
Purchased
Recorded
RegisteredReserved
Responded
Reviewed
RoutedScheduled
Screened
Set UpSubmitted
SuppliedStandardized
Systematized
UpdatedValidated
Verified(continued)

8Guide to Résumés & Curricula Vitae | OITE CAREER SERVICES | Office of Intramural Training & Education | National Institutes of HealthSample Action Verb ListHELPING SKILLSCOMMUNICATION/PEOPLE SKILLS
Accounted
Addresses
Advertised
AdvisedArbitrated
Articulated
Assisted
Authored
ClarifiedCoachedCollaborated
CommunicatedComposed
Condensed
Conferred
Consulted
Contacted
Conveyed
Convinced
Corresponded
Counseled

DebatedDefinedDemonstrated
Described
Developed
Directed
Disciplined
Incorporated
Influenced
Interacted
Interpreted
Interviewed
Involved
JoinedJudgedLectured
Listened
MarketedMediated
Moderated
NegotiatedObserved
Outlined
Participated
Persuaded
Presented
Promoted
Proposed
Publicized
Reconciled
Recruited
Referred
Reinforced
Reported
Resolved
Responded

Computed
Conserved
Consolidated
Corrected
Determined
Developed
EnteredEstimated
Filed
Financed
Forecasted
LoggedManagedMarketed
Measured
NettedDemonstrated
Diagnosed
Educated
Encouraged
EnsuredExpedited
FacilitatedFamiliarized
Furthered
GuidedHelpedInsuredIntervened
Motivated

Prevented
ProvidedReferred
Rehabilitated
Represented
Resolved
Simplified
Supplied
Supported
Volunteered

Drew
Entertained
EstablishedFashioned
FormulatedFoundedIllustrated
Initiated
Instituted
Integrated
Introduced
Invented
ModeledOriginated
Performed
Photographed
Planned
Revised
Revitalized
ShapedSolvedCREATIVE SKILLSDATA/FINANCIAL SKILLS
Accounted
Administered
Adjusted
Allocated
Analyzed
Appraised
Articulated
Assessed
Audited
Authorized
Balanced
Budgeted
Calculated
CharteredClassified
Compared

Adapted
Advocated
Aided
Answered
Arranged
Assessed
Assisted
Cared forClarifiedCoachedCollaborated
Contributed
Cooperated
Counseled

PlannedPrepared
Programmed
Projected
Published
Qualified
Reconciled
ReducedResearched
Retrieved
Summarized
Tabulated
Transmitted
Typed

Acted
AdaptedBegan
Combined
ComposedConceptualized
Condensed
CreatedCustomized
Designed
Developed
Directed
Displayed

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Résumé Sample: Postdoc Applying to Industry
content notes
Remove hyperlinks!

PAT RYLEE

Run spellcheck to avoid
spelling errors!

This is a common
section for resumes,
especially those
geared for positionsin industry

Relevant Coursework
is an optional section,
which it is not often
used for higher level
positions

For each entry
under “Experience,”
include the nameof the organization,
position title, location,
dates, and describe
responsibilities andaccomplishments
Always start bullets
with strong verbs

List computer
programs and/or
technical skills thatyou possess
You may also
list professional
development activities
and relevant trainings
you have attended

123 First Street Alexandria, VA 20000
Tel: (123) 456-7890 Email: pr@email.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICAITONS
Biostatistician with over five years of experience in the field and expertise/skills in:• Leading and managing complex, high-level research projects• Adept at demonstrating proficiency in lab techniques• Maintain Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph (Active)
EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
PhD, Biostatistics, May 2010
Concentration in Epidemiology
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Regression/Program Evaluation Methods, Management, Advanced Statistical
Models, Comparative Biostats Processes
Thesis: Determining High-Risk Candidates for Epidemiological Measures
Lynchburg College, Westover Honors Program, Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations, May 2007
Magna Cum Laude (3.71), AmeriCorps Scholarship Award
Theses: The Impact of Futures Prices on the Net Income of the Exxon Corporation and Hate, Hegemony andHooliganism: The Rise of Far-Right Extremism in Great Britain
EXPERIENCE
National Institutes of Health, National Institute National Cancer Institute ....................................................Frederick, MD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow ................................................................................................................. May 2010-present• Develop methods to identify type IV secretion effectors with the aim of elucidating the role these molecules
play in host-microbe interaction• Conduct an epidemiological survey to determine overall burden and effects of cancer pathogens on population
health, specifically in rural areas• Present result findings at lab and institute-wide meetings to discuss research efforts• Assess compliance and efficacy under primary research aims in conjunction with mentor
Booz Allen Hamilton........................................................................................................................................... McLean, VA
Community of Professional Intelligence Analysts Intern ................................................................... June-August 2009
• Researched and wrote fact sheets on terrorist groups for U.S. Department of Homeland Security, local
government, and public safety groups• Conducted open source research on foreign politicians for Defense Intelligence Agency network analysis project• Assessed current Russian economic capacity and projected likelihood of preemptive action in Arctic for J2 Joint
Staff Intelligence threat assessment project• Briefed clients and corporate partners on Arctic project findings and recommendations
Edward Jones Investments ............................................................................................................................. Alexandria, VA
Financial Advisor............................................................................................................................. July 2007-January 2008•••

Presented investment opportunities to groups of prospective clients
Designed market research plans and specialized local sales strategies
Developed clientele through face-to-face and telephone marketing

SKILLS/TRAININGS
Computer Skills: Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Experience using SAS, Impromptu, Deltek Costpoint
Trainings: OITE Workplace Dynamics & Management Bootcamp Series; August 2013

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Résumé Sample: Postdoc Applying to Industry
design notes
Name is largest text on
the page (20 points)

PAT RYLEE

123 First Street Alexandria, VA 20000
Tel: (123) 456-7890 Email: pr@email.com

Headers, subheads andbody text are the same
point size (10)Header 1 is BOLD ALL
CAPS and subheads
are Bold Uppercaselowercase anditalicized
Typeface (font) is Times
New Roman

Set document pagemargins between
0.8"–1"
Set paragraph inset
margins, or bullet list
margins, between.25"–.5"

Use Tabs, not spaces,
to set precisealignments; in thisexample, the Tab is set
Right Aligned at 6.5"
Consider using Dot
Leaders to connect
tabbed content;
this option is in theMicrosoft Word
Tab menu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICAITONS
Biostatistician with over five years of experience in the field and expertise/skills in:• Leading and managing complex, high-level research projects• Adept at demonstrating proficiency in lab techniques• Maintain Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph (Active)
EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
PhD, Biostatistics, May 2010
Concentration in Epidemiology
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Regression/Program Evaluation Methods, Management, Advanced Statistical
Models, Comparative Biostats Processes
Thesis: Determining High-Risk Candidates for Epidemiological Measures
Lynchburg College, Westover Honors Program, Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations, May 2007
Magna Cum Laude (3.71), AmeriCorps Scholarship Award
Theses: The Impact of Futures Prices on the Net Income of the Exxon Corporation and Hate, Hegemony andHooliganism: The Rise of Far-Right Extremism in Great Britain
EXPERIENCE
National Institutes of Health, National Institute National Cancer Institute ....................................................Frederick, MD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow ................................................................................................................. May 2010-present• Develop methods to identify type IV secretion effectors with the aim of elucidating the role these molecules
play in host-microbe interaction• Conduct an epidemiological survey to determine overall burden and effects of cancer pathogens on population
health, specifically in rural areas• Present result findings at lab and institute-wide meetings to discuss research efforts• Assess compliance and efficacy under primary research aims in conjunction with mentor
Booz Allen Hamilton........................................................................................................................................... McLean, VA
Community of Professional Intelligence Analysts Intern ................................................................... June-August 2009
• Researched and wrote fact sheets on terrorist groups for U.S. Department of Homeland Security, local
government, and public safety groups• Conducted open source research on foreign politicians for Defense Intelligence Agency network analysis project• Assessed current Russian economic capacity and projected likelihood of preemptive action in Arctic for J2 Joint
Staff Intelligence threat assessment project• Briefed clients and corporate partners on Arctic project findings and recommendations
Edward Jones Investments ............................................................................................................................. Alexandria, VA
Financial Advisor............................................................................................................................. July 2007-January 2008•••

Presented investment opportunities to groups of prospective clients
Designed market research plans and specialized local sales strategies
Developed clientele through face-to-face and telephone marketing

SKILLS/TRAININGS
Computer Skills: Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Experience using SAS, Impromptu, Deltek Costpoint
Trainings: OITE Workplace Dynamics & Management Bootcamp Series; August 2013

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Résumé Sample: Postbac Applying to Graduate School (pg. 1)
content & design notes

Veronica Maciejewski

4321 Dawson Street, Unit 00 • Arlington, VA 22201(123) 456-7890 • vm@email.com

Use dashes consistently
between date ranges.
For example:
2007-2009 (You do notneed to put spaces oneither side of the dash)

Left align body text;
do not full justify
paragraphs

Including involvement
in student
organizations orcommittees can bea great way tohighlight additionaltransferable skills

EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry GPA: 3.5, May 2012
Honors Thesis: Highly XX Silanes to Silanols via XX Nano Technique Conversion
AWARDS AND HONORSNational Dean’s List, 2009-2012
Whittington Scholar, Penn State, 2012
Alumni Association for Scholastic Achievement, 2007-2009
First Place, Physical Science Student Technology Conference, 2011
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Post baccalaureate IRTA Research Fellow, 2012-Present
Supervisor: Fname Lname, Title/Degree• Perform research and synthesis, growth and purification techniques under the supervision of Dr. AB• Assess the synthesis of nano catalysts to demonstrate fabrication of nanoparticles• Conduct seven to ten initial intakes daily for patients to clinical center• Interpret and present data to lab mates and mentors
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Undergraduate Research Scholar, June 2010-June 2012
Supervisor: Fname Lname, Title/Degree• Coordinated and designed research experiments under the supervision of Dr. CD• Streamlined processes to maximize productivity during critical phases of projects• Analyzed data using tools such as Thermogravimetry, Transmission Electron Microscopy• Facilitated safety & health protocols within lab and department by establishing new protocols
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Vice-President, Student Leaders Association June 2010-June 2012
• Oversaw fundraising efforts for school and organization activities and successfully raised $5,400• Spearheaded outreach efforts to other student-run organizations• Liaised with university administrators and coordinated with president on recruitment activities• Communicated with members and effectively presented at monthly meetings
Penn Student Association
Service Chair, September 2009-May 2010
• Elected executive position charged with coordinating community service events for the student body
• Provided administrative support to student organization• Designed and executed new programming initiatives, including: student-run blog, journal club,
trivia night

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Résumé Sample: Postbac Applying to Graduate School (pg. 2)
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Veronica Maciejewski, page 2
COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Presbyterian Hospital, Hospital Unit Clerk, May 2012-Present• Connect healthcare professionals to one another by relaying pertinent patient information• Manage orders for tests and labs concerning patient’s healthcare during the night shift• Maintain orderly records in conjunction with nurses on staff

Try to have at least 2
words per line of text
(try not leave single
words on their own
on a line)

Remember:
your experience,
presentations,publication, etc.
should all be in reverse
chronological order
within each section

The 6th Branch, Volunteer, 2011-Present• Volunteer in the Oliver Neighborhood of Baltimore (the neighborhood used in HBO’s series,“The Wire”) with the aim of fostering a sense of community ownership and pride• Promote community responsibility and accountability• Engage the community in cleanups, community beautification projects, and neighborhoodsponsored events
Susan G. Komen, Community Ambassador, 2010-Present• Chosen as a brand representative and community ambassador for local branch• Volunteer at local events and races by distributing race bibs, handing out water, and aiding registration
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Pennsylvania State University, Service Chair, 2008-2010• Planned service fundraising events; on average ten each academic year
• Oversaw service budget and fiscal activities for entire academic year
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Summer Poster Day, National Institutes of Health, Analysis of Z variant xx-1-proteinase xx accumulated
in the xx, June 2012
Undergraduate Research Fair, University of Maryland, Characterization of fibroxxxctin doe not enhance
infecxxvity in receptor sites, September 2011
International Honor Society, University of Pittsburgh, Association between opioid xx receptor genotypes
and opioid induced section in xx patients, February 2009
PUBLICATIONS
Erika Author, James Author, Veronica Maciejewski. Bacteria-associated with firbonectin does not xx cite
results. Journal (Yr.) 76:4832-48X5.
Charles Author, Harik Author, Lara Author, Lilo Author, Veronica Maciejewski. Highly Efficient xx of
Silanes to Silanols via Water. (Submitted for publication, Month Year).

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Susan M. Gravenor, Ph.D
Office of Intramural Training and Education
National Institutes of Health
Building 2, Rm 2W11
2 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892(301) 989-4222
Susan@email.gxv

12 Third Street
Rockville, MD 20892(240) 855-6668
smg00@email.com

EDUCATION
2000

Ph.D., Nutrition, Freie University, Berlin, Germany

1990

B.S., Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2008-Present

Program Director, Division of Cancer Control and Populations
Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD

2006-2008
Research Fellow, Laboratory of XX Center for Cancer Research, National
Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Principal Investigator: Fname Lname, Degree
2004-2006

Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratory of XX, Center of Cancer
Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Principal Investigator: Fname Lname, Degree

2000-2006

Graduate Research Assistant, Division of XX Sciences, Sciences Po University, Paris, France
Principal Investigator: Fname Lname, Degree

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2008-2010

Adjunct Lecturer, Department of XX Management, Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
Course Name, Number of Sections, Number of Students

2006-2008

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Nutrition, Foods, and Hospitality Management, Prince George’s
County Community College, Largo, MD
Course Name, Number of Sections, Number of Students

2001-2006

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Division of XX Sciences, Freie University, Berlin, Germany

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2002-2003

Consultant Clinical XX, Service Department, Elcor Health Services, Brooklyn, NY

1993-1996

Clinical XX, JFK Medical Center, Villages, FL

S. Gravenor, Ph.D.

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GRANTS
2006-2008

National Center on Health Disparities “Compromised Complement System Increases xx
Cancer in xx % of Americans

2000-2004

National Institutes of Health Nutrition Training Grant

HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS2009

National Institutes of Health Awards, Fellows Award for Research Excellence, Carcinoxx Study Section

2007

National Institutes of Health Awards, Fellows Award for Research Excellence, xxgenesis Study Section

2006

Aspen Cancer Conference Fellow, 5th Aspen Cancer Conference

2000

American Association Awards, Public Policy Grassroots Scholarship Workshop

1989-1993

University of Strasbourg Fellowships, Division of Nutritional Sciences
Quillman, Jr Fellowship, Year
Werly Fellowhsip, Year
Prescott Fellowship, Year

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2004-Present

American Association for Cancer Research, Associate Member
AACR—Women in Cancer Research
Molecular xx Group

2004-Present

American XX Association, Member

2004-2006

District of Columbia Metropolitan Area Association

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2005-2010

National Institutes of Health Fellows Committee
FARE Committee, 2008-2010
Basic Science Co-Chair, 2008-2009
Chief Judge, Epidemiology/Biostatistics—Prognosis Study, 2009
Chief Judge, xx Section, Fellows Award for Research Excellence, 2007
Liaison to the NIH Women Scientist Advisors Committee, 2006-2008
Division of Cancer Prevention Representative, 2005-2006

1997-2001

Freie University Graduate and Professional Student Council of Representatives
Secretary, 2000-2001
Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, 1999-2001
Graduate School General Committee, 1999-2001
Division of xx Sciences Representative, 1997-2001

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PRESENTATIONS
Oral Presentations
Molecular epidemiology of xx cancer, Laboratory of Human xx Workshop, National Institutes of Health,Bethesda, MD, 2007
Compromised complement system increases xx cancer susceptibility in xx Americans, Laboratory of Human xx
Research Meeting, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 2006
Does compromised complement system increase xx cancer susceptibility in xx Americans?, Cancer Prevention
Fellows’ Research Meeting, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 2005
Poster Presentations
Variations in MBL2 genetic background increases xx cancer susceptibility in xx American, NIH ResearchFestival (Abstract Selected for Fellows Award for Research Excellence), National Institutes of Health, Bethesda,
MD 2008
Compromised complement system increases xx cancer susceptibility in xx Americans, 5th Aspen Conference,
Aspen, CO 2007
Does compromised complement system increase xx cancer susceptibility in xx Americans?, Cancer Prevention
Fellows’ Award for Research Excellence Ceremony, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 2006
Association between dietary folate xx, alcohol xx and methyleneterahydrofolate reductase C677T and A1298C
polymorphisms and subsequent xx cancer, 4th Annual Cancer Prevention Fellows’ Symposium, National
Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 2005
Cytoplasmic serine hydroxymethyltransferase expression is required for SH-SY5Y differentiation , Folic, Acid,
Vitamin B12, and One-Carbon xx FASEB Summer Research Conference, Snow Mass Village, CO 2000
PUBLICATIONSGravenor S, Author E, Author T. Variations in xx-binding lectin 2 increases xx cancer susceptibility in xx
Americans. 2013
Author EL, Author RB, Gravenor S. Changing Extracellular Matrix xx During Metastasis. The Prostate. 66(3):283-93, 2010
Author AJ, Author S, Author J, Gravenor S. Author, E, Author N, Author C. (2008) MicroRNA expression
profiles associated with prognosis and therapeutic outcome in xx adenocarcinoma. Cancer Research 68(8):1478-98.
Author A, Author H, Author A, Author D, Gravenor S, Author L, Author R, Author B. (2007) Use of xx gene
expression signature in xx adenorcarcinoma and the surrounding tissue as a prognostic classifier. J. Natl. Cancer
Inst. 98(17):1253-69.
Gravenor S, Author P. (2003) Pyridoxal phosphate inhibits dynamic subunit interchange among serinehydroxymethyltranferase tetrmaers. J. Biol. Chem. 289, 342-356.
Author M, Author T, Author J, Gravenor S, Author G, Author P, Author A, Author P, (1998) Molecular cloning,
characterization and alternative splicing of the xx cytoplascmic serine hydroxymethyetranfersase xx. Gene 500,
432-499.
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ALEXA ROSEDALE
123 First Street, Bethesda, MD 20814
123-456-7890 · rose@email.gov

Education
Ph.D.

Neuroscience, Brown University-National Institutes of Health ................... April 2012
Graduate Partnership Program
Providence, RI and Bethesda, MD

B.S.

Neuroscience, Harvard University .............................................................. May 2007
Cambridge, MA
Dean’s List, Presidential Academic Scholarship (2003-2007)

Research Experience
NIH Predoctoral Fellow, Laboratory of XX, PhD ..................................................... 2009 to Present
Unit on Neuroplasticity, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, Bethesda, MD
Dissertation Title: “Adult hippocampal xx and the xx antidepressant, xx”• Describe XX alternative splicing and its implications for amyloid β-peptide production and
Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis• Developed an in vitro system for studying stabilization of XX during XX• Mentored a 9th grade student in order to enhance critical thinking and laboratory skills
through hands-on science laboratory activities and encourage the student to pursue a careerin science
Research Assistant, Laboratory of XX, PhD ................................................................2006 to 2008
Department of Neuroscience, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA• Collected and analyzed electroencephalography (EEG) data to study neurophysiology of
movement in human participants.
• Studied the contribution of vasoptressin to social behavior is animal models
Related Experience
Primary Editor, NIH Fellows Editorial Board........................................................ 2012 to Present
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD• Edit scientific manuscripts/grant applications for grammar, form and clarity under deadline• Write critical review of neuroscience and psychology print/digital materials measuring
scientific accuracy, content and suitability for a wide range of audiences
Graduate Partnership Representative
Brown University-NIH Graduate Partnership Program, Bethesda, MD ................................ 2008-2009• Liaised between Brown-NIH graduate students and Graduate Student Council• Facilitated events for interview weekends and planned on-campus events
Selected Oral Presentation (Total #: 15)
Investigating the Relationship between Adult xx and Antidepressant ............................... April 2011
Brown University-NIH Annual Retreat, Woods Hole, MA
Selected Abstract (Total #: 5)
Rosedale AM, Author A, Author B, Acute XX tx increases function maturation of xx. 324.28/A55.
Tucson, AZ: Society for Neuroscience, 2011.
Professional Associations
Society for Neuroscience (2011-Present), Association of Women in Science (2010-Present)

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Drew Wilding
2408 30st Rd N
Arlington, VA 22207(123) 456-7890
DW@email.com
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Research Analyst GS-0099-09, Promotion
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Experience
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, National Science Foundation
January 2012 – Present
Dr. Jan Hoya, Visiting Fellow, (xxx) xxx-xxxx or janhoya@xxxx.org

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SUPPORT the work of Principal Investigator at the National Science Foundation and the empirical
study of xx. RESEARCH reports from other governmental agencies such as xx and xx to determine
radicalization techniques. ANALYZE the results of protocol implemented to identify current rhetorical
trends.
RESULTS: Have produced a substantial literature review of the main theories and narratives thestudy of xx.
RESEARCH DEPARTMENT INTERN, Department of Biology, University of San Diego
June 2007 – August 2007
Research Manager (xxx) xxx-xxxx or Dr. Balek Hinds, bh@xx.org
RESEARCHED and ANALYZED the xx to determine which xx and xx possessed the closest ties.
WROTE daily memos to communicate findings to xx which contributed to a large research report insupport of xx. WROTE research documents on both the xx and xx.
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George Washington University, Washington, DC
January 2012 – May 2014
PhD in Biochemistry
College of William and Mary; Williamsburg, VA
August 2004 – May 2008
Bachelor of Science in Medical Science

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