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Resume
A summary of your experiences and skills most
pertinent to the advertised position
Style and content are equally important. Poor
layout and attention to detail is a liability
One page
CV
A full list of your educational/ academic history
Style matters, but content is most important
More than one page. Length is less important




Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Academic Fellowships
Research positions
Graduate school applications

Resume
For job applications outside of
academia and research science

Academic distinction: your accomplishments,
awards, independent research and intellectual
curiosity and passion
A global perspective: whether languages,
music or dance; study or research abroad,
international course work or internships. If
you have a domestic profile, you can show
enthusiasm for gaining a global perspective
in your discipline in your essays

Leadership skills and experiences
It might involve creating a new
initiative that improves your campus
or community in a meaningful way,
has a tangible impact, and is likely
to be sustained after you move.
It might involve revitalizing an
organization, solving a problem,
or addressing a particular need.
What makes you distinctive?


Some applications, such as for the Rhodes Scholarship,
require that a separate CV be submitted. Developing a
cv is helpful for other fellowships. For example, the
Marshall and Fulbright applications ask you about your
awards and honors or leadership activities. You can cut
and paste sections of your CV into these application
sections.

It is recommended that students applying to any
fellowship give those agreeing to write
recommendation letter a copy of an updated CV.

Translate Princeton terms like JP, Pace
Center, etc. to terms accessible to a
non-Princeton audience
Your application should be forward-looking.
Do not list high school accomplishments or
SAT Scores
Exception: if you have ongoing participation in
something at your high school
(for example, a high school
mentoring program)
Focus on college achievements
Contact Information
Education- Include independent research
(thesis)
Scholarships/Honors/Awards
Research Experience
Leadership Experience
Work experience & Service Work
Presentations/Papers/ Publications
Languages


APR Formula
Action + Problem/Project + Result
Example
Action Verb Coordinated
Project three fundraising events for local shelters
Result which raised over $8,000 (20% over goal)
and greatly improved community awareness.

Coordinated three fundraising events for local
shelters, which raised over $8,000 (20% over goal)
and greatly improved community awareness.

#1
Gabii Project Field School, Gabii, Italy Summer 2010
Student
Excavated in the University of Michigans field school at Gabii, a
city-state in ancient Latium. Participated in fieldwork Monday-
Friday for 6 weeks and attended lectures on history &
methodology, including ancient economy, topology & osteology.
#2
Directors Summer Program, National Security Agency July 2010
Intern
Collaborative effort to develop probabilistic and statistical tools to
attack cryptologic system of national defense interest. Obtained Top
Secret clearance.



#1
Engineers Without Borders, Project Manager 2007-2008
Proposed school initiative to construct a library in Ashalam, Ghana
Led team of 15 students to design library and fundraise $40,000.
Managed construction in collaboration with professional
engineers.

#2
Butler College Council, Member (2007-2011), Co-Chair (2008-2009)
Co-hosted college events with sister college, leading to
economics of scale and improving the student experience.
Represented students on Alcohol Coalition Committee, conducted
survey and recommended new policies on behavior.
Be consistent

Dates need to be included but not highlighted

Double check for spelling/grammar/typos

List your name and page number on each page

Prepare a draft CV

Have it reviewed by a counselor in your career
services office

Make an appointment to meet with Dr.
Deirdre Moloney and discuss fellowship
options






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