Resumes and Cover Letters

Christine
Crumbley

The PostDoc Search

After gathering pieces of advice from various people over the last several weeks, I’ve finally started emailing faculty members. I updated my CV, and then wrote a two-page summary of my research experience that explains my contributions to the publications listed on my CV. I also checked with seve...


Thomas Patrick
Chuna

As a matter of fact, one size does NOT fit all

Hello everyone!One of my recruiter friends sent me the following cover letter she received with a recent CV submission. Knowing my approach to such things, she thought I would like to have it as a teaching tool... Here it is, in its entirety: Dear Sir or Madam:At this time, I am seeking a chall...


Thomas Patrick
Chuna

How to handle gaps in your employment history”

Hi everyone!A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to answer this question in the Bio Careers discussion forum on LinkedIn. I thought the subject would be a good blog topic.By the way, if you haven’t joined the groups on Linkedin and Facebook, please do so. They are a great resource for you.


Thomas Patrick
Chuna

Nothing personal - The best way to handle rejection

Hi Everyone! A frequent question I get from job seekers is this – “how should I handle rejection?” I thought it would make a worthy blog topic, so here is my take on the subject…let’s first talk about what NOT to do – “DON’T TAKE IT PERSONALLY” Ok, easier said than d...


Peggy
McKee

Steve Jobs’ Lesson for Your Job Search: No Fear

If you’re in the job search, fear very likely looms large in your consciousness.  And I don’t mean the obvious financial fears of losing your house or your retirement.  I mean the smaller, quieter fears that fewer people talk about, but that can affect you just as much:  the fear ...


Peggy
McKee

Resume Format Tip: Functional vs. Chronological

The first big resume writing hurdle is usually this one:   Should you use a functional format or a reverse chronological one? It’s not as big a problem as you might think, because one of those is always going to be better than the other one.  In the video below, I’ll tell you which on...


Peggy
McKee

Resume Search Optimization (RSO): A Power Boost for Your Resume

Do you know about Resume Search Optimization?  It sounds complicated, but it’s really a simple concept:  write your resume using the words that will attract the attention you want.  It’s simple, but if you overlook it, you might as well throw your resume in the trash, because that...


Thomas Patrick
Chuna

Objectionable Objective Statements Can Cause Objections To Your Candidacy!

This time around, we are going to discuss objective statements on your CV. Depending on who you listen to, you either need them, or you don’t need them, and everyone has a differing opinion with facts and figures to validate their opinions. I happen to like objective statements, and I se...


Reshma
Parmar

Crafting your Resume for Immigration Purposes

When potential clients contact me to find out if an EB1, NIW or OR case is a viable option, right away I request a resume.  The resume is the first place I start to evaluate the merits of a case and provide an initial evaluation.


Mandy
Kendrick

Resume or CV?

Postdoc positions within the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, like many other jobs, have taken a hit with the latest budget news.  The option to extend USDA postdocs past their two-year appointments is no longer available—at least for now.  So, as I draw near the end of my second year, I have ...