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CVs, COVER LETTERS & REFERENCES
Curriculum vitaes (or CVs, as they are usually
called) are simply a type of résumé. They differ from
traditional resumes because they also include a listing of a student's
academic focus and college coursework. The term curriculum
vitae is Latin for "the course of one's life." CVs are often used
in the United States when applying to graduate schools and for
professional positions.
The CV is a written summary of academic and employment background
and other qualifications. It introduces you to employers during a
job or internship search and is a marketing tool.
Action
Verbs for Powerful Resumes
Make ample use of verbs in your curriculum vitae to illustrate your skills, abilities, experiences
and achievements to employers, internship providers, or graduate school admission
committees.
Personal
Characteristics
Sample CV & Resume
Formats
Sample
1
This is the traditional curriculum vitae format.
Sample
2
Sample
3
Samples of New College Students' CVs
Sample
1 (Political
Science/Economics concentration)
Sample
2 (Biology concentration)
Sample
3
(Biology concentration)
Sample 4
(Biochemistry
concentration)
Cover Letters &
References
Writing
Cover Letters
Cover letters are sent
along with CVs to potential employers. Their purpose is to increase your
chances of getting a job interview.
Sample
Cover Letter
Sample
List of References
Don't provide references on your CV...they are usually
requested by employers later, and should be on a separate piece of paper.
When
references are finally requested, select professionals who will
be able to comment on your professional, academic, and employment
background. Do not use friends or relatives unless personal
character references are asked for. When
using professors or other college staff, request their permission first and
then provide each person with a copy of your CV.
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