Applying for RA job?

[danzgymn86]

So I am taking a year off between undergrad and applying for grad. I, ideally, would have an RA position somewhere. I was wondering what I should send when I apply - Resume or CV?
I was thinking CV, but I'm not sure?
Also, how long should it be and what should the categories be on it? Like, do I want to include clubs I have been in in undergrad and such? I'm not sure what is relevant and what is irrelevant.

Would someone be able to look at it for me?

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[psychwanabe]

I am not sure, but assuming you're looking for a paid position I would think a combination of the two would be most appropriate. For example, you would definitely want to include any research classes/experience you've had in UG, but you also want to show that you've held jobs before and provide references for both things.

I guess my $.02 would be to make it more "resume-like" and add in the relevant school stuff. Awards and leadership positions held in clubs/organizations are usually appropriate especially just out of undergrad.

 

[joetro]

Have someone at your school's career center - or your advisor - go over your CV. Mine only has discipline-relevant awards, extracurriculars, etc.