Resumes and CV Presentation

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Resumes & CVs

For IndustryPresenter:

Darren Kaltved


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WHAT IS A?

Apersonalsummary of your academic and professionalexperience and qualifications.

Includes your education, work experience, activities,honors, skills

Tailored to the position, employer or industry of

interest

Marketing tool to gain an interview


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GENERAL GUIDELINES

Length: One page for bachelors level; Two for Masters or Ph.D.

O.5 1.0 margins (recommend 0.5 on all 4 sides)

Font: 10-12 point font (Times New Roman, Ariel, Garamond)

Dont use resume templates, tables, columns or other graphics

Single Spacing

100% factual dont lie

Proofread!


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GETTING STARTED

Write down all experiences work, volunteer,leadership, internship, extra-curricular, projects,awards, etc. (MASTER RESUME)

Organize resume into categories

Define target audience (job, internship, graduateschool, etc.) and write down relatedskills/qualifications.

For Examples: Career & Job Search Guide, ResumeBinder in CCSE


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COMMON RESUMESECTIONS

Name and ContactInformation

Objective

Education

Professional Experience Research Experience

Teaching Experience

Activities

Skills/Certifications

Honors and Awards

Volunteer Experience

Leadership Experience

Professional

Memberships Projects

Publications

Presentations

Patents


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OBJECTIVES

What type of position are you seeking and in what field?

Be concise

What skills can you bring to the position?

Example: To obtain a summer internship in the field of FinancialMathematics, utilizing my _______________ (skills in thedescription that you possess).

Objectives are used only whenotherwise use a cover letter


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EDUCATIONMaster of Science in Mathematics Expected May 2011

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, College of Science and Engineering, Minneapolis, MNEmphasis: Numerical Analysis

GPA: 3.750

Relevant Coursework: Fundamental Structures of Algebra; Introduction to Numerical Analysis;Introduction to Analysis I, II; Combinatorics A (in progress)

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Expected May 2012

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, College of Science and Engineering, Minneapolis, MNMinor: Management

GPA: 3.981

High school information (1st and 2nd Year students only)

Study abroad

Honors/Awards (or separate heading if more than 2)


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EXPERIENCE Title Experience headings based on industry of interest

Research Experience, Industry Experience, Laboratory Experience, Analysis Experience

Include: company name and location, job title, dates, and duties, responsibilities(contributions) and accomplishments.

Make this section easy to read by using indents and bullets

Use action verbs to highlight your experience (do not use personal pronouns (i.e.I, My, We)

List your Experiences in reverse chronological order most recent first

3M Co., Maplewood, Minnesota

Tech Aide May 2009 Sept. 2009

Detailed description of your specific duties and responsibilities, as well as the skills used toaccomplish these tasks (how you contributed)


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EXPERIENCEDESCRIPTIONS

So, you're experienced? Before you advertise this in your rsum, be sure you canprove it.

Avoid loading your resume with vague statements

Insteaduse brief, specific examples to demonstrate your skills

Use a variety of Action Verbs to describe your experience

Use the proper tense depending on when experience was completed

Use field terminology where appropriate

Instead of... "Experience working in fast-paced environment

Try... "Registered 120+ third-shift emergency patients per night

Instead of... "Excellent written communication skills

Try... "Wrote jargon-free User Guide for 11,000 users

Instead of... "Team player with cross-functional awareness

Try... "Collaborated with clients, A/R and Sales to increase speed of receivables and prevent interruption ofservice to clients.


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PROJECTS

Include Project Title

Include Dates Involved

Provide a detailed description of the project, what yourroles were and the technical skills used

Robotics Project (ME 2011) Fall

2009 Detailed description of your project, what your roles were, and the skills used to

accomplish these tasks


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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

COMMUNICATION

PROBLEM SOLVING

CREATIVITY

LEADERSHIP

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE

ORGANIZATION/PLANNING

TECHNICAL

TEAMWORK


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SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

Skills section with technical/lab skills/field specific skills Technical: C, C++, Java, Mathematica, MS Excel Applied Mathematics: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis

Activities demonstrate your leadership ability,communication skills, and time management ability

Focus on structured activities rather than hobbies (extra-curricular activities, leadership, etc.)

Include your title if appropriate

Include dates of involvement Active Member, Mathematical Association of America 2009-Present Member, Intramural Soccer, Softball and Ultimate Frisbee

2008-Present


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What NOT to Include on aResumeLies & Exaggerations:

Employers typically conduct background checks, so everything on your resume is fair game for

discussion in an interview; Do not lie about or round your GPA. The UofM posts GPAs to three decimalplaces (Ex. 3.128)

Personal Information:

Age, gender, political affiliation, race, marital status, sexual orientation, ID number, test scores,course grades, pictures

Supervisor Contact Information

Contact information related to experiences may be included on a reference sheet, and only afterasking permission

Salary History/Requests

Disclosing this information may make salary negotiation more difficult and may rule you out of thecandidate pool; More appropriate to discuss during an interview

Hobbies/Interests

Keep everything on your resume professional hobbies are personal information

However, if it is unique or related, it may come in handy. Ex. Mechanical engineering student listingauto repair

Personal Pronouns Example: I, Im, My, Our, We, etc.; Begin statements with power verbs and do not write sentences

References Available Upon Request

Use a separate page for references provided during an interview. Employers assume you have them


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VISUAL APPEAL

Headings should stand out and be different from other text Ex. Bold, ALL CAPS

The most important information should be toward the top You dont have to include everything

Balance of text and white space on page Easy to read, professional, focused

Clean, consistent format and punctuation

Print resume on resume-based paper (stay conservative with

color choice)


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WHAT IS A?

The purpose of a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is for:

Academic Settings (i.e. faculty or research positions at a

university/college)

Ph.D. level candidates applying for industry positions (i.e.research) See position description for whether a CV would be appropriate or consult

with employer


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CV STRUCTURE

CV is different from a resume not only by length, but also bycontent The average length for a Ph.D. student is 3-6 pages

Most important information on the first page

Stay focused by using bullet statements Make sure employers will understand how they will benefit from you

Include all past experiences This includes academic and research experiences (i.e. teaching, lab, and industry)

Keep the style plain and simple Follow same formatting guidelines as the resume


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COMMON CV SECTIONS Name and Contact Information

Education

Teaching Experience

Research Experience

Publications

Presentations

Honors and Awards Grants

Volunteer Experience

Professional Certifications/Skills

Professional Affiliations/Memberships

References

NOTE: Different sections should be used depending on your careergoals.


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NAME & CONTACT INFODarren S. Kaltved

207 Church St. SE

Minneapolis, MN 55455

(612) 624-4090

[email protected]

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Darren S. Kaltved

207 Church St. SE (612) 624-4090Minneapolis, MN 55455 [email protected]

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Darren S. Kaltved, Ph.D.Department of Mathematics

University of Minnesota

207 Church St. SEMinneapolis, MN 55455

Office: (612) 624-4090

[email protected]


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EDUCATIONPh.D. Candidate, Financial Mathematics Expected May 2011

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

B.S., Mathematics May 2006

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

___________________________________________________________________________________

Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (May 2011)Dissertation: The study of numerical analysis models use in the banking industry

Advisor: Dr. Albert Einstein

M.S., Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (May 2007)

Thesis:A study of why residents of Wisconsin drink so much

Advisor: Professor Brett Favre

B.S., Philosophy, University of Nowhere (June 2005)


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TEACHING EXPERIENCEDepartment of Mathematics, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Teaching Assistant (Math 4603: Advanced Calculus I) Fall 2009-Present

Detail how many students were in the class and your specific contributions as a teaching assistant (i.e. managingonline course materials, teaching labs, proctoring exams, managing office hours, etc.)

__________________________________________________________________________________

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Department of Mathematics

Lecturer: Color Theory Spring 2008 Present

Instructor: Math 4603: Advanced Calculus I Fall 2009 Present

__________________________________________________________________________________

Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Modern Algebra, University of Minnesota. Fall 2007

Collaborated with visiting faculty on developing curriculum and seminars for 50 students on topics related to modernalgebra


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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Fellow Fall 2009 PresentDepartment of Chemistry, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Advisor: Dr. Albert Einstein

Investigating the reductive dissolution of iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticlesusing quinones. Notable techniques: X-ray diffraction, transmission electronmicroscopy, high performance liquid chromatolography.

_________________________________________________________________________Research Assistant Fall 2009-Present

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Center for Hardwood Ecology

Project: European earthworms and deer in Midwestern hardwood forests

Supervisor: Dr. John Doe


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REFERENCES List 3-4 Professional and Academic References

Include their name, position title, employer (and department), workaddress, work phone and e-mail

Make sure you get prior approval from all references that they would bewilling to provide a positive recommendation

Strengths, Accomplishments and Potential

It can also be helpful to briefly describe your relationship with each

reference and time known Dr. Albert EinsteinProfessor, Mathematics

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

207 Church ST. SE

Minneapolis, MN 55455

Phone: (612) 624-4090

E-mail: [email protected]

(Advisor for two years)
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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CONVERTING CVSCurriculum Vitae Resume

Audience Fellow academics andresearchers in your field

Non-academic employers

Length Flexible 1-2 pages

Focus Full history of your academiccredentials

Experience related to theposition

References Included Not included


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FINAL TIPS Design your CV to emphasize your strengths by using

appropriate headings and detail

No single format will meet the needs of everyone bycautious on using templates

Font Size: 10-12pt.

Margins: 0.5 1.0 on all four sides

Writing a CV is easy, writing a good CV takes time and effort!

Have your CV reviewed by mentors, advisors, careercounselors and peers


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QUESTIONS

Career Center for Science &Engineering

50 Lind Hall

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pmQuick Stop Counseling: Monday-Friday, 11:30-1:00

612-624-4090

www.ccse.umn.edu

[email protected]
http://www.ccse.umn.edu/http://www.ccse.umn.edu/

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