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Leadership Experience
• Highlight leadership positions you held in clubs, honors
societies, and other organizations, using the same
format as your work experience.
• If you don't have any formal work experience, this
section becomes the most important place to showcase
your skills. Just because you weren't getting paid
doesn't mean your experiences aren't relevant to the
job market.
Activities and Volunteer Experience
CV VS. RESUME
Resumes
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Standard for most nonacademic employment in
the U.S.
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A brief synopsis of experience, skills and
• List clubs, activities, and community service
experience.
Honors and Awards
education. Often 1-2 pages depending on
industry and years of experience.
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Goal is to provide a snapshot of professional
• This section can include academic honors like the
Dean's List, scholarships, honors societies, and other
academic and professional awards.
CV
Skills
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• List competencies that are relevant in the workplace for
the specific job, such as software proficiencies, foreign
languages, technical skills, etc.
Other Sections
• Use the headings that relate most to your experiences
and the job you are applying for.
• Relevant Coursework
• Athletics
• Projects
• Certifications
• Military Service
• Teaching Experience
RESUME ASSISTANCE
FROM THE MSU CAREER
CENTER
experience tailored to a specific position.
A detailed, comprehensive overview of work with
no page limit.
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Used in academic, research, and scientific fields.
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Goal is to construct a scholarly identity.
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Common sections include research experience,
publications, conferences/ presentations,
memberships, and awards.
GOVERNMENT
RESUME TIPS
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Government resumes are typically longer than
private-sector
resumes, ranging from 3 to 5
pages, and should include every re9uired skill and
experience from the job description.
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The Career Center offers one-on-one resume assistance
via scheduled appointments or drop-in hours. Visit
careercentermissouristate.edu for more information.
Be specific in documenting how you meet each
qualification listed in the job posting, and include
detailed, chronological dates (month/year) to
help employers calculate your experience.
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Include up-to-date contact information for
former supervisors, as well as details from
volunteering, coursework, or unpaid activities
that count toward your qualifications.
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For more information on creating government
resumes, visit USAjobs.gov .
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