Resume or Curriculum Vitae: How to Create Them and When to Use Them
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Campus Location
Office/Remote Location
Description
Resumes and curriculum vitaes (CV’s) both must provide a persuasive account of your specific skills and experiences related to the job you are applying for, but there are significant differences between the two. By participating in this workshop you will:
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Review the difference between a resume and curriculum vitae (CV)
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Identify resume sections and their respective content, including how to translate material from your CV to your resume
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Identify CV sections and their respective content
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Learn what should not be in a CV and resume
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See example CV and resume templates
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Workshop your own CV and/or resume
Please note, the first 20 minutes will be a workshop on resumes and CVs, followed by a panel with professional experts.
Professional Development Academy Program: Post-Graduate Career Pathways Program
Professional Development Academy Pillars: Career Prep
Learning Experience: Lecture & Panel
Time Commitment: < 2 hours
Lifecycle Stage: Mid, Late Master’s & Mid, Late Doctoral
Facilitator/Panelists:
- Justin Gomez, Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development, UNLV Career Services
- Dr. Bobbie Barnes, Assistant Professor in Residence, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality
- Teresa Sulit, Human Resources Business Partner West Coast, Acadia Healthcare
Admission Information
This workshop is open to UNLV graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Please RSVP at least 24 hours in advance for the workshop.
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External Sponsor
UNLV Graduate College