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RESUME AND CV
GUIDE
Make your first impression SPECTACULAR
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Table of Contents
What is a Resume and a Curriculum Vitae? ............................................ 2
Layout and Formatting ............................................................................ 2
Section Headings..................................................................................... 3
Contact Information................................................................................ 3
Education ................................................................................................ 4
Experiences ............................................................................................. 5
Leadership Experiences........................................................................... 6
Research, Presentations, and Publications ............................................. 7
Honors and Awards ................................................................................. 8
Volunteer Work ...................................................................................... 8
Professional Memberships and Associations .......................................... 9
Skills ........................................................................................................ 9
Certifications ......................................................................................... 10
What NOT to Include on Your Resume or CV ........................................ 11
Types of Resumes ................................................................................. 11
Resume/CV Checklist ............................................................................ 12
Appendix A: Branding and Name Guidelines ........................................ 13
Appendix B: Action Verbs...................................................................... 14
Appendix C: Examples ........................................................................... 16
Appendix D: The ATS Acceptable Resume............................................. 24
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What is a Resume and a Curriculum Vitae?
In short, a resume and curriculum vitae (CV) are documents that highlight your education, skills, and
experiences. These documents give potential employers a quick first glimpse of your professional self.
You want to make sure you make a great first impression with a perfect resume/CV.
A resume is a short document that contains only information relevant to the job to which you are
applying. A resume is created for specific job applications. Most nonacademic jobs request a resume in
the United States. One job search myth is that a resume must only take up one page; however, for
graduate students it is acceptable to have a two-page resume. You should try not to exceed 2 pages. You
should also avoid adding irrelevant information or artificially expanding your experiences to fill up two
pages.
A CV is a much longer document. It is primarily used in academic settings and for jobs outside the United
States. It is basically a complete record or your professional and academic work and should include
everything all of your achievements relevant to your field. It does not need to be tailored to a specific
job and can be an unlimited number of pages. A CV is more likely to include research and presentations,
particularly those in an academic setting.
Resumes CVs Both
1-2 pages max Unlimited pages Clean and neat format
Directed toward specific job Culmination of life’s work Proofread
Used in the United States Used abroad Use correct dates
Commonly used in industry Commonly used in academia Be consistent with formatting
Layout and Formatting
Carefully consider the layout and formatting of your resume or CV. Most hiring managers spend only an
average of 30 seconds reviewing a resume, so the format is the first thing that they will notice.
Information must be presented neatly and must be easy to read.
Resumes should be 1-2 pages.
Make sure that the formatting stays consistent throughout the entire document.
Leave a minimum of .5 margins on the side, preferably 1 inch. Do not exceed 1 inch margins.
Use a standard font, such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri. The entire resume should be in
the same font. Do not mix fonts throughout the document.
Ideally, font size should be 11 points, with headings slightly larger and bolded so they stand out.
Avoid using color in a resume or CV. Keep everything in black and white or greyscale.
Public health graduates should use a conservative format.
Don’t add pictures or graphics.
A template can be a good tool, if used correctly. Remember that it is just a tool: it is not meant
to be followed exactly and can be altered. It is possible to create your own format without
templates, but it is important to make sure that the columns, rows, and bullet points line up.
Do not use “I” in a resume or CV.
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It is also a good idea to maintain an unformatted version of your document. This will allow you to easily
input the information in online applications without having to regularly reformat each electronic
application you complete.
Be sure to follow the employer’s directions on the job posting. Some organizations will prefer to have
the document submitted in Word formats, while others as a .pdf.
Section Headings
Both the CV and the resume should be divided into sections. These include, but are not limited to, the
following sections:
Contact information
Education
Experience
Leadership Experience
Research
Publications
Presentations
Honors and Awards
Volunteer Experience
Professional Memberships
Skills
Certifications
With the exception of your contact information (always at the top of the first page), these sections do
not have to follow the order shown above. It is a good idea to feature your most marketable
accomplishments first. For instance, if you are a recent graduate with little work experience, list your
education before your work experiences.
Contact Information
Center header and make Use your local Texas
name the largest font. address or the
address of your new
house or apartment.
Jane Doe
1548 UT Health Lane | Houston, TX 77054
(713) 500-9032 | Jane.Doe@uth.tmc.edu | www.linkedin.com/janedoe
Remove hyperlink. Add your LinkedIn
page. Be sure to
create a custom URL.
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The heading will include your name, address (preferably local), email (UT Health, alumni, or
appropriate gmail/Yahoo account), Phone number (including area code), and LinkedIn or
personal job website.
o If you are not using a school email, be sure that your email address is appropriate (for
instance, soccer4lyfe889@yahoo.com is not professional). Ideally, your e-mail should
contain all or part of your name without numbers.
The heading should be the same on all career documents- resume, cover letter, references, etc.
The heading will be the only portion of the document that should be center aligned. Your name
should be the largest, with the rest of the heading in a smaller font.
Education
Bold the degree.
Doctor of Public Health Expected May 2020
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health in Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Major: Epidemiology; Concentration: Global Health
Use the full name of the institution the
Thesis: “The Effects of Hot Showers on Mind Control” first time it is listed. You may use the
GPA: 3.78/4.0 abbreviation for subsequent mentions.
Master of Public Health Graduated 2015
UTHealth School of Public Health
Houston, Texas
Major: Epidemiology; Concentration: Leadership Studies
Thesis: “Mind Control is taking over the World”
This can be included in one or two lines. In
GPA: 3.71/4.0
this case it was put in one line to save space.
Bachelor of Science Graduated 2010
University of California Los Angeles Do not align everything to one side.
Los Angeles, California
Majors: Psychology and Biology
GPA: 3.97/4.0
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Make sure everything is aligned correctly.
For new graduates, this section should be at the beginning at the resume and the most recent
education should be listed first. Most likely this degree is your Master of Public Health, Master
of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, or Doctor of Public Health.
o Note the proper way to write your graduate degree (no “s” behind Master).
This is followed by any additional degrees or certificates you may hold.
Use the full, legal name for each university, college or school. Most applicant tracking software
require the full name to accurately trace the school.
o The correct way to identify our university and school is: The University of Texas Health
Science Center at Houston (UT Health) School of Public Health.
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o If you are located at one of the regional campuses, list the campus as: The University of
Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health in
Dallas/Brownsville/etc.
o After the first reference to our university, you may refer to the school as: UTHealth
School of Public Health. For regional campuses, use UTHealth School of Public Health in
Austin/Dallas/etc. Do not use UTSPH, UTHSPH, SPH or other shortened versions. See the
branding guidelines located at the end the document for more information.
You can list your master’s thesis and/or doctoral thesis in this section under the institution’s
name.
Include your majors, minors, and concentrations.
You may list your GPA here as well.
o If you include your GPA, do not round to a whole number.
o If you list your GPA for one institution, list it for all.
Always list the city and state of the school.
Include your graduation date or expected graduation date.
Scholarships or awards can be listed under this section or in a separate section.
o It is not necessary to list sources of financial aid; however, we do recommend listing any
scholarship or award that was partially or wholly based on merit.
Do not list your high school education, but you can list community college courses, particularly if
you took them in preparation or as refreshers for graduate school.
Experiences
This section will make up the bulk of your resume or CV. The resume is much more concise and offers a
snapshot of your relevant experiences. The CV shows everything you have done over your lifetime. If
you are unsure of what to use, you can ask someone in the Office of Public Health Service and Career
Services.
Company/organization Include your position title Dates of experience.
and location. followed by the department.
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Bioinformatics September 2014-July 2016
Rice University, Houston, TX
Accurately performed de novo assembly of two microbial genomes with next generation
sequencing data
Skillfully analyzed and designed two whole-genome tiling microarrays based on the assembled
genomes
Devised and performed microarray experiments and real-time quantitative PCR to validate the
results
Conducted numerical and statistical analyses on the microarray data and the real-time qPCR data
Predicted non-coding regulatory RNAs in prokaryotes and their associated target genes
Start each bullet with a strong action verb, followed
by brief description of roles/responsibilities.
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In the resume…
Include only relevant experiences—these can be paid and unpaid experiences.
List your correct title, name of the company, work location (not headquarters), and start-end
month and year.
List experiences in reverse chronological order, beginning with the most recent.
For each experience, include a bulleted list of your responsibilities and achievements. Begin
each bullet point with an action verb (refer to reference below).
o Use the proper verb tense. Use the present tense for ongoing experiences and past
tense for previous experiences.
Whenever possible, quantify your achievements: amount saved, number of employees
supervised, lab size, award amount, or of time saved.
If you have over a decade of work history, include the most relevant and recent jobs dating to
the past 10-15 years.
Dedicate more space for recent positions and/or positions more closely related to the position.
Your experiences section can be separated into different subsections that describe the type of
experience. For example, you may include a subsection for Public Health Experience to describe
positions or activities directly related to public health and a subsection for Other Work
Experience to highlight transferrable skills relevant to this position.
Military experience can go under this section or under the Skills section. It depends on the type
of experience you have and/or the skills you gained from your experience. It can also be its own
section (Military Experience).
Do not simply cut-and-paste text from your current or past job descriptions that someone else
has written. Describe your responsibilities in your own words.
In the CV…
As with the resume, list your experiences in reverse chronological order.
For the CV, list ALL of your professional experiences, including paid and unpaid positions.
o As you gain more experience, you may remove undergraduate experiences, but retain
graduate school experiences.
Include your title, name of company, location, and dates.
Provide a short description of the position beginning with a strong action verb.
Leadership Experiences
The Leadership Experiences section should be formatted the same way as the Experiences section. This
is where you want to highlight some of the leadership positions you have taken over the years. This
section can be on both resumes and CVs.
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Make sure this row is lined up.
Alpha Kappa Alpha September 2012- December 2014
Membership Chair
Increased membership by 4% through the recruitment process
Developed programs to welcome new initiates and to foster sisterhood bonds
Coordinated and led community service projects for 150 member pledge class
Company or organization where you worked or volunteered.
This section is not required and the material can go under several other sections.
Remember leadership doesn’t necessarily need to be a position of authority.
Research, Presentations, and Publications
If you are an author on publications, include a publications section. You may also include poster
presentations, abstracts, and papers accepted for publication here.
In the Research section of your CV, briefly discuss your research interest. If you participated in any
research projects, list each project in a “Research Experience” subsection: succinctly describe the aims,
goals, or objectives of the research. Include your role on the project, the principal investigator’s or
project director’s name, the funding source, and the start and end dates of the project.
Bold your name. Title of research.
Frost, J., Kringle, C., Doe, J., & Mouse, M. (2016). Mind Control and the Power Over People: Can We Save
the World? New England Journal of Medicine. 46: 44-56.
Name of publication.
Use the same citation style for all publications.
Bold your name in the list of authors.
If you submitted your thesis for publication, then you can add it here.
This section can be found on both a CV and resume, if applicable.
Most industry jobs do not care for research sections. This is more for academic positions.
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Honors and Awards
In the Honors and Awards section, include honors or awards relevant to your career track.
Dates left aligned.
Name of the award/honor.
Big Mack Jack Thesis Award, University of Texas School of Public Health 2016
Bedhead Scholarship, School of Public Health Scholarship 2015, 2016
Psi Chi Honor Society, University of California Los Angeles 2007-2010
Name of the company or
Bold the name of the award. organization that issued the award.
Include financial aid, only if the funding was at least partially based on merit.
o This information can also go under the Education section.
Add scholarships, awards from organizations, awards from schools (both undergraduate and
graduate), and honor societies.
If you were awarded anything for a community activity, it can go in this section.
If the award isn’t well known, you may briefly describe it.
List in reverse chronological order and include award dates.
Volunteer Work
Volunteer work may be listed under Experiences. However, if you have had a significant role in
community service work, you may want to highlight this in a separate section. Volunteer experiences are
uncompensated.
Bold the organization, just like in
Girls on the Run the experience section. 2014
Community Organizer, Los Angeles, CA
-OR-
Girls on the Run 2014
Community Organizer, Los Angeles, CA
Assisted in an elementary school with elementary age girls, grades 4-6
Met twice per week for health and nutritional lessons and regularly competed in 5K races
Developed a ten week curriculum and running schedule for the girls, suitable for their age and skill
level
Better fits a CV or a resume where
you have some additional space.
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Include any positions held within your volunteer experience.
Include dates.
Be wary of adding one day volunteer events. What will you say about it if it’s asked about in an
interview?
Depending on the amount of space available and which document you are creating, you can
simply list the experience with dates, or list it with the date and a few bullet points describing
what you did and your role in the organization.
Format it the same way you did the experience section.
Professional Memberships and Associations
List professional memberships relevant to your career track of field of study. Some examples include:
Public Health: American Public Health Association; Society of Public Health Education;
Association of Public Health Nurses; World Public Health Nutritional Association; Texas Public
Health Association
Oil and gas: The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers
Non-profits: National Council of Nonprofits; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Society for
Nonprofits
Dates during which you were a member.
American Public Health Association, Member 2016-Current
Professional association name.
Include membership dates.
Include any leadership positions you held within the organization.
Skills
Hiring managers often scan resumes for specific skills that may be important to the position. Therefore,
this section should be included in a resume and CV.
No bolding or special characters needed.
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word (Advanced), PowerPoint, (Advanced), Excel (Advanced), Access
(Intermediate)
Proficient in SPSS (Advanced), STATA (Intermediate), and EPIC (Advanced)
Fluent in French and conversational in Spanish
Budget Development and Management
Grant Writing
Group like subjects together. For example: Office, languages, statistics software, etc.
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Be sure to include any skills highlighted in the job description.
Be careful about adding soft skills to your resume. They are difficult to quantify in the resume
and are better suited for the cover letter where you can provide examples.
o Examples of soft skills are leadership, good work ethic, time-management, etc.
Add computer skills. These may include Microsoft Office, electronic medical record software, or
statistical software.
If you are short on space and there is no mention of Microsoft Office in a job description, you
may omit this from the resume or CV. At the graduate school level, most employers will expect
that you can use Office at least at an intermediate level.
Describe briefly how competent you are in each skill (basic, intermediate, advanced).
List any non-English language skills and your proficiency (example: Fluent in written and spoken
Spanish). If you know sign language, include this as well.
Consider training protocols, budget creation/management, project management, supervision of
others, and other business management tools that you have gained or used.
Add any grant writing, health education programming, community service programming,
communicable disease control, or data analysis skills that you have.
Certifications
Include relevant professional certifications on both your resume and CV, especially if the position
requires licensure or certification. Certifications can be a standalone section, or combined with another
section (such as skills).
CPR certified, American Heart Association, expires 2020 Include the date.
Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology, obtained May 2015
Accrediting body.
Include any certifications applicable to your career track field: for instance, first aid or
laboratory certifications.
If you have taken a certification exam but have not received the results yet, then you may add
the expected [date]. If a specified certification is required for a position, the decision to move
forward with a pending certification will be up to the employer’s human resources department
and/or hiring manager.
Include any Texas/other state registered nurse, physician assistant, physician, radiologist
technician, surgical assistant, or pharmacist’s license numbers if requested on job application.
If you are applying to a government position that requires a security clearance, you would add
your clearance level here.
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What NOT to Include on Your Resume or CV
Age
Marital status
Hobbies
Pictures/photos
Ethnicity or Visa Status
Religion
Objective statement
o Include this information in a cover letter. If you are concerned that you might need an
objective statement, talk to someone in the Career Services Office.
References on the resume itself or the phrase “References available upon request”
o Always have a list of 3-5 professional references ready on a separate sheet of paper. Use
the same heading from your resume/CV.
o Some CVs can include references. If you choose to do so, list references on the last page.
Types of Resumes
Chronological
o This is the most common and is preferred by employers. List your experiences in reverse
chronological order, beginning with the most recent.
Functional
o This format groups your experience by skill. It emphasizes transferable skills, rather than
job history. This is a great option for career changers. It is very different from the typical
online application, so you may need an unformatted chronological resume to assist you
in filling out online applications.
Combination
o This combines the chronological and functional resume styles. It allows the reader to
focus on skills and experience over your work history.
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Resume/CV Checklist
Double check your resume and CV for the following components:
Type: Is this a resume or a CV?
Contact Information: Is your name, address, phone number, email address, LinkedIn URL, and/or
website URL centered and on page 1? Is your name and email address listed on consecutive
pages as a header or footer?
Education: Is your education first? Do you list both your graduate and undergraduate degrees?
Do you list locations? Do you list graduation date or expected graduation date?
Professional Experience: Do you list the organization, position, and location? Do you have strong
active verbs leading each bullet describing what you do or did at the position? For resumes, are
you only listing relevant positions?
Honors/Professional Associations/ Other Awards: Do you have these listed, with dates?
Volunteer Work: List dates and responsibilities, if you have room.
Leadership: If this is its own section, be sure to include dates, organization names.
Visually appealing: Use the zoom out feature in Word or print the document. Is there significant
white space? Is there too little white space? Did you avoid color? Is it more than one page, if
so then be sure to add your last name and page number at the top or bottom of each page
following page 1. Is the text aligned in a visually appealing way?
Consistency: Did you format dates, headings, text consistently?
Specificity: Is your resume tailored to a specific job?
Proofread: Proofread again and have someone else proofread.
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Appendix A: Branding and Name Guidelines
Here is how you should refer to UTHealth School of Public Health:
First reference (“The” is always capitalized):
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health
If referring to a specific campus:
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health in El Paso
(or Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, San Antonio).
Second reference in the same text (note: do not use “The” beforehand):
UTHealth School of Public Health
If referring to a specific campus:
UTHealth School of Public Health in Dallas
(or Austin, Brownsville, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio).
Third reference:
School of Public Health
(same guideline as second reference for various campuses)
If the logo is prominently displayed in full on the same page of the document, you may skip the first
reference and go straight to the second reference.
Acronyms:
Please avoid using acronyms, especially in external documents of any kind.
(For example, do not use UTSPH, UTHSPH, UTHealthSPH, SPH, UTHSC, UTHSC-H). You may refer to the
university as UTHealth on second reference after first referring to it as The University of Texas Health
Science Center at Houston. Please do not use UTHSC. Please refer to the school as “UTHealth School of
Public Health” as it’s short name.)
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Appendix B: Action Verbs
40. Reconciled 80. Revitalized
You took charge: 41. Reduced 81. Simplified
1. Chaired 42. Yielded 82. Standardized
2. Controlled 83. Streamlined
3. Coordinated You increased revenue or 84. Strengthened
4. Executed satisfaction: 85. Updated
5. Headed 43. Accelerated 86. Upgraded
6. Operated 44. Achieved 87. Transformed
7. Orchestrated 45. Advanced
8. Organized 46. Amplified You managed a team:
9. Oversaw 47. Boosted 88. Aligned
10. Planned 48. Capitalized 89. Cultivated
11. Produced 49. Delivered 90. Directed
12. Programmed 50. Enhanced 91. Enabled
51. Expanded 92. Facilitated
You envisioned a project: 52. Expedited 93. Fostered
13. Administered 53. Furthered 94. Guided
14. Built 54. Gained 95. Hired
15. Charted 55. Generated 96. Inspired
16. Created 56. Improved 97. Mentored
17. Designed 57. Lifted 98. Mobilized
18. Developed 58. Maximized 99. Motivated
19. Devised 59. Outpaced 100. Recruited
20. Founded 60. Stimulated 101. Regulated
21. Engineered 61. Sustained 102. Shaped
22. Established 103. Supervised
23. Formalized You changed or improved 104. Taught
24. Formed something: 105. Trained
25. Formulated 62. Centralized 106. Unified
26. Implemented 63. Clarified 107. United
27. Incorporated 64. Converted
28. Initiated 65. Customized You brought in funding:
29. Instituted 66. Influenced 108. Acquired
30. Introduced 67. Integrated 109. Forged
31. Launched 68. Merged 110. Navigated
32. Pioneered 69. Modified 111. Negotiated
33. Spearheaded 70. Overhauled 112. Partnered
71. Redesigned 113. Secured
You saved the company 72. Refined
money: 73. Refocused You supported customers:
34. Conserved 74. Rehabilitated 114. Advised
35. Consolidated 75. Remodeled 115. Advocated
36. Decreased 76. Reorganized 116. Arbitrated
37. Deducted 77. Replaced 117. Coached
38. Diagnosed 78. Restructured 118. Consulted
39. Lessened 79. Revamped 119. Educated
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120. Fielded 164. Delegated
121. Informed You communicated: 165. Dispatched
122. Resolved 143. Authored 166. Enforced
144. Briefed 167. Ensured
You did research: 145. Campaigned 168. Inspected
123. Analyzed 146. Co-authored 169. Itemized
124. Assembled 147. Composed 170. Monitored
125. Assessed 148. Conveyed 171. Screened
126. Audited 149. Convinced 172. Scrutinized
127. Calculated 150. Corresponded 173. Verified
128. Discovered 151. Counseled
129. Evaluated 152. Critiqued You achieved something:
130. Examined 153. Defined 174. Attained
131. Explored 154. Documented 175. Awarded
132. Forecasted 155. Edited 176. Completed
133. Identified 156. Illustrated 177. Demonstrated
134. Interpreted 157. Lobbied 178. Earned
135. Investigated 158. Persuaded 179. Exceeded
136. Mapped 159. Promoted 180. Outperformed
137. Measured 160. Publicized 181. Reached
138. Qualified 161. Reviewed 182. Showcased
139. Quantified 183. Succeeded
140. Surveyed You oversaw: 184. Surpassed
141. Tested 162. Authorized 185. Targeted
142. Tracked 163. Blocked
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Example 1 1234 PARK AVENUE, ANYW HERE, TX 00000
PHONE 123 456 7899 • E-MAIL SPHCAREERSERVICES@UTH.TMC.EDU
EDWARD S. HEALTHCENTER
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
2017 Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
Austin, TX The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
School of Public Health in Austin
GPA: 3.97
2010 Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Dallas, TX Southern Methodist University
GPA: 3.78
AC ADEM IC ACHIEVEM ENT S
2016 Student Health 101 Health Promotion Award, American College Health Foundation
2016 Colorado Action for Healthy People Achievement Award, Centers for Disease Control
2006-2010 Dean’s List
2012 Student Class President, Southern Methodist University
SELECTIVE WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2016 – Current
Manager, Office of Health Promotion
The University of Texas- Austin
Austin, Texas
Conduct annual reviews and manage departmental resources
Recruit, hire, and train a staff of over ten employees
Develop and implement population-based assessments of student health status, needs, and
assets
Conduct environmental assessments of health and wellness needs and resources for campus
community
Manage social media and website for department
August 2015 – May 2017
Graduate Assistant, Wellness Center
The University of Texas
Austin, Texas
Conducted primary research to inform Wellness Office programs and initiatives
Designed and implemented evaluation tools using STATA and SPSS
Engineered an evidence-based program series focused on the dangers of binge drinking, safe
sex, and mental health
Mentored a team of 4-6 undergraduate ambassadors
Enhanced and managed all marketing for the Wellness Center
September 2013 – December 2015
Health Promotions Specialist
Plus One Health Management
Austin, Texas
Evaluated the client’s culture, wellness needs, and objectives,
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Sustained a successful health management program by engaging client satisfaction
Assessed population needs to develop over 30 new programs for the department
Collaborated with various stakeholders to create programs and to produce marketing and social
media productions to enhance turnout at events
CO-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
April 2015 – Current
Volunteer
American Lung Association
Austin, Texas
Correspond with donors to raise funds for the American Lung Association
Assist in organizing events and walks for fundraising efforts
September 2015-May 2017
Secretary, School of Public Health Student Association
UTHealth School of Public Health
Austin, Texas
Recorded minutes and served as a member of the executive board for two years
Collaborated with students and peers from across the state
June 2010- January 2016
Volunteer
Texas Suicide Prevention
Austin and Dallas, Texas
Trained to receive phone calls from individuals in crisis
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Languages:
Spanish (Fluent)
French (Conversational)
Computer:
HTML (Intermediate)
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel (Advanced)
STATA (Intermediate), SPSS (Intermediate)
Certifications:
Certified Health Education Specialist
Certified Basic Life Support (expires 5/2020)
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CV Example 1
Jerry Golden
Any Street, Anywhere, TX 00000 | (555) 555-5555 | Jerry.Golden@uth.tmc.edu
Education
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
School of Public Health — Houston, Texas
Doctor of Philosophy 2016
Major: Behavioral Science
Minors: Biostatics and Epidemiology
Thesis: “The Reality of Dreams: What Do Dreams Teach Us and How They Impact Our Health”
Rice University — Houston, 2010
Master of Science
Major: Psychology
The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, Texas 2004
Bachelor of Science
Major: Sociology
Minor: Anthropology and Biology
Experience
Research Coordinator — UTHealth School of Public Health in Dallas
Behavioral and Brain Sciences Department, Dallas, Texas June 2016-current
Spearhead writing a seven-year $350,000 grant for the project
Conceptualize research problems and analytic solutions
Supervise two graduate research assistants and four undergraduate research assistants
Lead data collection from participants
Behavioral Science Research Assistant — The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Community Based Studies Department, Houston, Texas December 2011-May 2016
Assisted with participant tracking and recruitment over multiple study sites
Oversaw daily data entry and preparation for clients
Formalized organization systems to keep data for dream cessation study data
Behavioral Sciences I & II Teaching Assistant — UTHealth School of Public Health
Behavioral Science Department, Houston, Texas August 2014 - May 2016
Lectured two graduate level courses: Behavioral Sciences I and II
Tutored graduate students in individual settings
Graded midterm exams for students
Answered student questions via email
Helped maintain course Canvas documents
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Publications
Golden, J., Murray, & D.,Frost, R. (June 2015). Comparing the dreams and exercise of twelve to sixteen year
olds. In E. Young (Chair), ABC XYZ. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting for the Society for Health
Research, Los Angeles, CA. 46(9): 44-56.
Golden, J., Murray, & D.,Frost, R. (July 2013). Drug prevention in today’s youth: Exploring sleeping pill
addiction. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, San Francisco, CA.
47(2): 13-25.
Professional Memberships
American Public Health Association (APHA) – Member 2011-current
Association for the Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education 2011-current
Community Campus Partnerships for Health 2012
Selected Awards
UTHealth School of Public Health, Award for Excellence in Research 2014-2016
Sam Houston State University Summer Research Award 2015
Rice University Sociology Research Award 2010
Manuscript Reviewer
Health Services Research 2016-current
Journal of Sleep Therapy 2015-current
Skills
SPSS (advanced), STATA (advanced), and SAS (beginner)
Microsoft Office: Word (advanced), PowerPoint (advanced), Excel (advanced), Access (intermediate)
Proficient in EPIC and Cerner systems
Bilingual in Spanish and Italian, conversational in Mandarin
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CV Example 2
Jane Doe
1200 Pressler Street | Houston, Texas 77030
713-000-0000 | Jane.Doe@uth.tmc.edu | www.linkedin.com/jdoe1
Education
Expected 2019 Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Management
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
School of Public Health at Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Dissertation: “Using Electronic Health Records to Improve the Care of Diabetic Patients
in a Remote Area of West Texas”
2014 Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Boston University, School of Public Health
Boston, Massachusetts
2012 Bachelor of Science in Biology, Summa Cum Laude
University of Chicago, University of Arts and Sciences
Chicago, Illinois
Research
July 2017-June 2018 Using Electronic Health Records to Improve the Care of Diabetic Patients in a Remote
Area of West Texas
Funded By: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
AHRQ Grants for Health Services Research Dissertation Program (1R36-HS00000)
Goal: The primary aim of this research is to evaluate the benefits and pitfalls of using
electronic health records and personal health records to monitor the treatment of
patients with Type 2 diabetes in a remote area of West Texas.
Award Amount: $40,000
Role: Principal Investigator (Faculty Mentor: Joe Grant, PhD)
Honors and Awards
2016 Best Student Poster Award, American Public Health Association (APHA)
2014 Rising Star Award, Student of the Year
Department of Community Health Sciences
Boston University, School of Public Health
2013-2014 Member, Delta Omega Honor Society, Boston University, School of Public Health
Experience
April 2015-current Research Manager
Internal Medicine Department
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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o Responsible for developing clinical and organizational strategies
o Coordinate day-to-day activities of clinical research protocols
o Maintain clinical records and regulatory documents
o Renew and update protocols in compliance with Institutional Review Board
o Collaborate with multiple principal investigators on NIH funded studies and on-
boarding research staff
o Manage process improvement in project operations
o Create standardized processes to evaluate and maintain specimen collection
o Recruit volunteers and interns to enter data
May-Aug 2015 Summer Research Associate
School of Health Administration and Policy and Department of Economics
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
o Managed and conducted statistical analysis for multiple research projects related
to the community hospitals in the Tempe area
o Conducted statistical analysis and developed summary reports for annual survey of
state-licensed physicians and presented summary to Arizona Council for Graduate
Council of Graduate Medical Education
Jan 2012-May 2014 Behavioral Sciences Graduate Assistant
Department of Community Health
Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
o Assisted with the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of potential students
o Collaborated with various research projects, including recruiting volunteers,
entering and analyzing data
o Met monthly with faculty, staff, and administrators to help prepare for the
upcoming CEPH accreditation
Publications Doe, J, Frost, J., Jack, B., Smith, S. & Fuller, T. (2016). The Effect on Patient Care in Not-
For-Profit Health Systems. Journal of Health Care Finance, 34(1):00-11.
Smith, S., Doe, J, & Frost, T. (2016). Is Patient Care Better in Smaller Settings: An
Analysis. Academic Medicine, 11(1):55-88.
Doe, J, Frost, J., Jack, B., Smith, S. and Fuller, T. (2015). The Future of Healthcare:
Doctors in Training. Medical Care, 47(1):00-23.
Presentations Smith, S. and Jane Doe (2016). Patterns seen in Medical Doctors in Today’s Hospitals: Do
We Need to Worry? Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, Minneapolis. August
2016.
Doe, J. and Jack Frost (2016). “Community Hospital Serving the Underserved.” Oral
Presentation, American College of Healthcare Executives Congress on Healthcare
Leadership, Chicago. March 2016.
Skills & Certifications
o Computer: Microsoft Suite (Advanced), HTML (Intermediate), EPIC (Advanced)
o Statistical: STATA (Advanced), SPSS (Advanced), R (Intermediate)
o Language Skills: American Sign Language (Intermediate), Spanish (Conversational)
o Certified in Basic Life Support (expires May 2020)
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Example 2
(International)
Nisha Tomorrow
555-555-5555 | N.Tomorrow@uth.tmc.edu | 1234 State Street, Anywhere, Texas 12345
Education
Master of Science in Epidemiology 2016
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
School of Public Health
Houston, Texas
Bachelor of Dental Surgery 2012
Maharashtra University of Health Science
India
Experience
Graduate Research Assistant, Epidemiology Department Oct 2014- May 2016
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Conduct literature reviews and host weekly journal meetings with staff and faculty of nearby universities
Develop study protocols and survey instruments using R and STRATA
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of epidemiologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and
nutritionists
Assist with the creation of study documents, progress reports, and manuscripts
Project Coordinator Sept 2012- July 2014
“Dental Cart” (an e-commerce website for dental products) Mumbai, India
Attended client meetings regarding the launch and communicated project information to the various
teams
Directed, organized, and managed over seven ongoing projects at one time
Trained, supervised, and tracked the progress and quality of work done by the interns
Intern May 2012 - Aug 2012
Indian Dental Association (IDA), Mumbai, India
Assisted in the successful delivery of Federation Dentaire Internationale, an international dental
conference.
Collaborated with registrations team on marketing and registration efforts
Developed a clinical research fellowship course by IDA
Organized various dental camps and other high volume impact community service by partnering with
IDA’s National Health Program’s team
Research Experience
Terna Dental College Department of Public Health Aug 2013-Current
Navi Mumbai, India
Ongoing cross sectional questionnaire based survey on ”Knowledge and Management of Traumatic
Dental Injuries among School Teachers in Mumbai”
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Leadership
Head of Social Committee, Students’ Society of Global Health, UTHealth School of
Public Health 2015-2016
Co-Treasurer, Terna Dental College Student Council 2011-2012
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, Smile Around the World 2014-2014
o Conducted dental screening camps for various schools
Volunteer, Cancer Detection and Oral Detection Camp, World No Tobacco Day March 2014
o Screened nearly 50 patients and conducted tobacco addiction counseling for
chronic users
Volunteer, Equal Streets Movement, World Oral Health Day May 2013
o Performed in a street play on prevention of dental concerns and its ill concerns
o Held free dental checkups and oral hygiene awareness checks for over 70 patients
Skills & Certification
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook (Advanced)
STATA (Intermediate)
R (Intermediate)
Dental and oral hygiene
Hindi (Native)
Spanish (Advanced)
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) (expires 2018)
TeamSTEPPS (achieved April 2017)
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Appendix D: The ATS Acceptable Resume
What is an ATS?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software that allows for the electronic handling of recruitment
needs. It works like an online resume database to help companies streamline their hiring process. Up to
75% of resumes are never seen by a representative. An ATS looks for keywords the employer thinks are
important and may rank those applications higher. A resume created to work with an ATS should be
formatted so the system can recognize the text in the document. Common applicant tracking systems
include iCIMS, Bullhorn and Ascendify. Some systems like Taleo can accept either a DOC or PDF. ATS are
seen in all facets of industry—from for-profit, non-profit, and government entities.
When should I use an ATS resume?
This resume is best utilized when applying for full time positions through an online HR system. You
should have multiple resumes created. Keep a nicely formatted version of your resume to use when
attending job fairs and networking events and when attaching your resume to an application. An ATS
resume should be a simple unformatted version of your resume. Similar to a regular resume, you should
tweak your ATS resume for each position to which you apply.
DO:
Save as a Word 97-2007 DOC, not a PDF or DOCX
Use simple headings
Avoid color and special fonts
Write out everything in reverse chronological order
Include the abbreviations as well as writing out the words, ie. Master of Science (MS)
Match keywords from the job description to which you ARE APPLYING in each resume
o Project manager may not be read the same as program manager, pay attention to
what’s in the description
ALWAYS spellcheck, use proper punctuation and capitalization, and thoroughly edit your
resume. The ATS cannot recognize misspelled words.
Upload the document vs. copy and pasting when given the option
DO NOT:
Underline words within your resume
Put your contact information in a header or footer
Use page numbers
Use templates
o Avoid using tables within the resume
Use a career objective section
o You should have a skills section
Use special characters or accented words- even in your name
Add your degree after your name
If you want to try out your resume, one resource on the web is https://www.jobscan.co/. This has not
been verified by an HR department, but it is a free resource that will allow you to gauge how ATS will
view your resume.
Information gathered from: The Muse, UIC Office of Career Services, Resume Genius, Baylor HR, Jobscan blog, and LinkedIn.
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