3RD SEMESTER MANDATORY ADVISING:
HOW TO BUILD YOUR C.V.
Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center
Since Last Semester….
Agenda
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Why are we here…again?
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What is a curriculum vitae (C.V.)?
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How is it different from a résumé?
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What criteria do you use when creating one?
After you leave this Workshop:
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Distinguish between a C.V. and a résumé
Learn which situations would call for a C.V. or a
résumé
Learn how to create your own C.V. and résumé
Learn how to maintain your C.V. and résumé
What is a résumé?
What is a C.V. and
how does it differ from a résumé?
Résumé
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Curriculum Vitae
French meaning “summary”
Concise summary of your
recent, significant, pertinent
qualifications tailor-made for
a specific purpose
Its purpose is to apply to
something specific
Ranges from 1-2 pages
Think carefully about the
style; must be appropriate to
the position you’re applying
for
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Latin meaning “course of
life”
A comprehensive database of
your education, academic
background, and extracurricular activities
Its purpose is to keep track of
everything you have done
As long as it needs to be
Style is whatever works for
you
Your résumé comes from pulling
experiences from your C.V..
Why is it important?
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Applications to professional school
Personal statement
Jobs
Careers
Fellowships
Scholarships
Grants
Keep track of everything
What I Would List in My Curriculum Vitae
Academics/Research
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Service
Roosevelt High School
Career Development
Leadership
Intercultural Awareness
Fluent in French
Awards and Recognition
Personal Wellness
Basketball
Piano Lessons
What I Would List in My Curriculum Vitae
Academics/Research
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Major: Food Science & Human Nutrition
Roosevelt High School
Service
Leadership
Meals on Wheels
Career Development
Intercultural Awareness
Fluent in French
French Culture Club
Awards and Recognition
Personal Wellness
Basketball
Piano Lessons
Basketball Intramurals
What I Would List in My Curriculum Vitae
Academics/Research
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Major: Food Science & Human Nutrition
GPA: 3.7
Roosevelt High School
Service
Leadership
Meals on Wheels
5K Run (Pre-Dental Associaton)
Treasurer (Pre-Dental Association)
Career Development
Intercultural Awareness
Pre-Dental Association
Fluent in French
French Culture Club
Awards and Recognition
Personal Wellness
Dean’s List
Basketball
Piano Lessons
Basketball Intramurals
Now you try 
7 Categories in our C.V.
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Academic/Research
 Schools
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attended, research completed, etc.
Recognition & Awards
 Scholarships,
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Career Development
 Jobs
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awards, honors, grants, etc.
held, experience gained in field, etc.
Service
 Any
volunteer work completed, community activities, etc.
7 Categories in our C.V. cont’d.
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Leadership
 Club
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positions held, job positions, etc.
Intercultural Awareness
 Study
abroad experience, foreign languages, cultural
clubs/activities, etc.
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Personal Wellness
 Hobbies,
sports teams, leisure classes, etc.
Keep in mind…
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Title
Sections
Location/Date/Year/Average Hours per Week
Supervisor’s Name and Contact Information
Descriptions
Length
It is a living document.
Using one event for multiple sections…
The presentation of a C.V. is geared to your own taste
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There are many variations in how to present information
Sample C.V. vs Résumé
Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
Résumé
Everything You’ve
Done
Targeted
Questions?
Additional Resources
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PAC Website http://manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/pac/health/curriculum-vitae/
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Mānoa Career Center (MCC)
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Résumé and C.V. workshop, review services
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Student Support Services
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College Opportunities Program
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Your individual advisors
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Professionals in the field
Thank You!
Contact Us
The Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising
Center (PAC)
Sinclair Library, Room 108
Phone: (808) 956-8646
General & Health Email: uhpac@hawaii.edu
Law Email: prelaw@hawaii.edu
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