Resume for Application help

[Anthockey00]

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I'm applying for clinical ph.d and psy.d programs. I would like to know if anyone has done anything drastically different in preparing their resume specifically for applications to these programs.

The reason I ask is because no school's website give guidance for specific reqs. I Googled "ph.d/psy.d application resumes" and found some interesting resumes. However, these resumes had sections for GPA and Personal/Career Goals. My main question is this: will listing GPA and a Goals section be redundant for a resume since these items are included in the transcripts and personal statements/statement of intent as part of the application packet.

I know how picky we can be in the world of psych. with speaking in concise and scientific jargon. Just want to get some advice from anyone who's recently submitted.

Thank you, anthockey00

 

[blindblonde]

I think the best way to approach this is to tailor your CV/resume as if you were applying for the job as a psychologist. Certain jobs have requirements that employers want to spot right away, and organizing your CV/resume should do that. Personally, I included my GPA with my education as a bullet point. Career goals is more of a thing that should be addressed in your personal statement. I kept to the facts on my CV, placing the important stuff first (education, awards, research experience, internships, etc.).

Keep in mind this: CV/resumes can be quite useful during interview times. One of my interviewers admitted that he had not read my file in a while during my interview. I provided him with an updated CV which he was able to skim through and ask me questions about during the interview. A well-organized CV can go a long way. 😎

 

[JockNerd]

When you say resume, do you mean *resume* resume? As in a document seperate from the CV? I ask because I had a few programs request both a resume and a CV.

If you mean CV, Insider's Guide has two nice examples, and I found a ton of others just by looking up "CV" on the net. Profs also all have their CVs on their web sites, so you can see real-life examples from those. CVs are VERY different from resumes (can be much longer, can't contain a circus of lies like a job resume, many other things).

My experience: I didn't put my GPA/GRE/Career Goals on my CV. My understanding was that the CV is more for awards, presentations, workshop facilitation, and research experience. But when you submit online, I guess it really is tough to know what actually goes to the profs--do they get the whole thing, does your GPA head off in another electronic direction...?

 

[RayneeDeigh]

When it came time to write my CV I was pretty lost. Luckily, my advisor anticipated us all being lost so she gave us a copy of her CV and gave us permission to copy the layout. My advise is to ask a prof you're close with, if he/she will let you see their CV. They've had years of experience and know how to organize things effectively.