TIPS
TIME INVESTED IN PREPARATION FOR
SUCCESS
Dr. Vida A. Mays
Assessment and Planning
RESUME vs. CURRICULUM VITAE
A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills,
experience and education-brief and concise
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A curriculum vitae is longer (at least two pages) and more
detailed synopsis.
◦ A curriculum vitae includes a summary of your educational
and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research
experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors,
affiliations and other details;
◦ Primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific
or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for
fellowships or grants.
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FIND THE RIGHT TEMPLATE OR FORMAT
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DEVELOP YOUR OBJECTIVE STATEMENT
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DEVELOP A DRAFT OF YOUR RESUME
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PROOF READ IT
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Be prepared to list your education, previous work experience, and any
honors and awards you’ve received.
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Be sure to include your current personal contact information as well. Give
your address, phone number, and email address
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Only display a professional email address: first initial, last name @____;
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Whether you are creating a resume or CV from scratch, using a template,
or plugging your information into a resume/CV builder, you need to double
check all the information! A spelling error or typo on your resume could be
the deal breaker.
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If you can, have someone else look over your resume/CV. It never hurts to
have another set of eyes looking for errors.
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Always include a cover letter and address all of the required
areas in the qualifications section:
◦ For example, review admissions requirements and the degree
requirements of the program for which you applying
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Most programs require acceptable scores on specific Graduate
Entrance or Professional School Entrance Exams before
admission.
You may be required to submit a personal essay, proof of
prerequisite courses, resume, etc. Some programs require
supplemental applications.
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The best statement of purpose you can write will be in your unique voice as a
writer. Don’t try to be someone you’re not.
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When talking about your past in a personal statement, you want to focus on those
events that have led you to this point in your academic and professional career.
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You want to leave your readers with a clear understanding that you’re not just
seeking this degree because it seems kind of interesting or because you can’t think
of anything else to do; they should sincerely believe that you have a plan in mind
and that graduate school figures into that plan.
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GRE: Graduate Record Examination
http://www.exam2jobs.com/gre-test.html
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GMAT: Graduate Management Admissions Tests
http://www.exam2jobs.com/gmattest.html
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MAT: Miller Analogies Test
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LSAT: Law School Admissions Test http://www.exam2jobs.com/lsat-test.html
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MCAT: Medical College Admissions Test
http://www.exam2jobs.com/mcattest.html
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Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT):
http://www.exam2jobs.com/pcat-test.html
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DAT: Dental Admissions Tests
http://www.exam2jobs.com/mat-test.html
http://www.exam2jobs.com/dat-test.html