Depending upon your degree or career goals, you may need to prepare a Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, or both. The information below can help you determine which is more appropriate for you. If you need additional help, schedule an appointment with a career counselor by calling 856-225-6046.
Resume/CV Critique Service
- Drop off your resume, CV and/or cover letter at the center, or email to: careercenter@camden.rutgers.edu
- Resumes/letters will be critiqued within a 24 – 48 hour period.
Sample Resumes
- Federal Government
- MPA
- MBA – Executive
- MBA – Experienced
- MBA – Internship
- MBA – Marketing
- MBA – Technical
Additional Resources
- Writing the Curriculum Vitae: From The OWL (Purdue University Online Writing Lab)
- Go Government – Create Your Federal Resume: Advice and samples from the Partnership for Public Service.
- Difference between a CV and Resume; Information from Rutgers University Career Services.
- Curriculum Vitae: Typically used for the academic or research environment; a thorough list of all your academic achievements. Includes: contact information, education/academic achievements, thesis/project/dissertation(s), certification(s), honors and awards, competencies/skills, experience (teaching, research, work, international), publications, presentations, professional associations/memberships, and references
- Resume: Typically used for the business and nonprofit environment; highlights your most related qualifications. Includes: contact information, objective/summary statement, education, honors, relevant coursework, projects, experience, activities, and professional associations.
| Differences between a Curriculum Vitae and a Resume | ||
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Vitae (CV) | Resume | |
|
Audience |
Fellow academics in your field |
Potential employers seeking to fill a position |
|
Goal |
Present a full history of academic credentials: research, teaching, awards, and service |
Present a brief snapshot of most relevant skills and experiences |
|
Focus |
Academic achievements and scholarly potential |
Skills that prove job success, experiences that demonstrate the requisite skills |
|
Unnecessary |
Activities not related to academic pursuits |
Complete list of publications, awards, presentations, conferences attended, and courses taught |
|
Reference List |
Always include |
Do not include |
|
Length |
Flexible |
One to two pages |