confusedgradhopeful Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 hi everyone. I am posting my CV here, please let me know anything y'all think would improve it. I really appreciate it. OBJECTIVE: To apply for a Masters of Arts in Computer Science at San Francisco State University. EDUCATION: Georgia State University, Bachelor of Art in Applied Linguistics Minor in Psychology dean’s list Georgia Perimeter College, Associate of Science in General Studies, dean’s list. RELATED EXPERIENCE: Internship with Tri-net communications inc, August 2008 Worked with the vice-president to configure and order servers for call termination. Also helped to configure the required services. Internship with Anteus Rodas Inc, July 2010 Worked as a technical consultant. Designed and Integrated servers for CAD design. Built a custom network to include various plotters. Was retained as an freelance consultant for the firm. Freelance Computer Technician, May 2007-Present Have worked on an independent, on call basis to resolve IT technical issues. In the past I have personalized computers for Spanish language users. I have also created networks for small businesses and home usage. I have reprogrammed modems and routers for different Internet providers. SPECIAL SKILLS: Fluent in Spanish, Competence in French and American Sign Language, General Class amateur radio operator. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Organizer at JustUs Atl, May 2012-Present Worked with LGBT youth to provide a safe space where anybody is welcome to share his or her experiences without any judgment. I have helped to organize and maintain weekly forums. I am also currently working with them to expand our array of services to increase youth involvement. Georgia State University Alliance for Gender and Sexual diversity. May 2011-Present Presented LGBT topics to the organization. Helped to plan and run educations events. Also served as a liaison between this organization and JustUs ATL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: International learning and living experience. Lived from 2000 to 2006 in Ecuador, where I completed elementary and middle school.
PhDreams Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Remove your objective. Thats for a resume, not a CV. I'm not sure if your field requires research interests, but if it does then include them. Format your CV to include dates. Ex: EDUCATION Georgia State University, September 2001 - May 2005 Applied Linguistics Minor in Psychology, B.A. Atlanta, Georgia HONORS Georgia State 2001 - 2005 Dean's List Include sections like research, honors (a place that also can include scholarships), publications, languages, and presentations. Look for formating examples https://www.google.com/search?q=CV+format&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=osN&tbo=u&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Y73nUNvtJaS00QGfgYHoCw&ved=0CGAQsAQ&biw=1234&bih=549 Good luck!!!!!!!
confusedgradhopeful Posted January 5, 2013 Author Posted January 5, 2013 well i dont really have any research or honors or publications or presentations honestly. Besides my BA most of knowledge comes from practical working and being self taught.
PhDreams Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Dean's list is an honor and you don't have to have all those categories. Just use the categories that fit your purpose. Follow a CV format and you can include any workshops you attended or certificates you have or classes you taught or places where you volunteered, etc.
sr0304 Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 i've only seen special skills included on a resume for actors or musicians. and it looks like your dates are out of order; they should be listed with most recent first. in my cv, i only included whatever is pertinent to my field. so while i've been involved with the YMCA and Habitat for Humanity, my "Service" section only includes committees, a conference I coordinated, etc. i suggest you go by an academic cv from someone in your field. follow that format.
confusedgradhopeful Posted January 5, 2013 Author Posted January 5, 2013 for my first year i went to georgia southern but i didnt receive any degree from there, should i list it on my cv? after all they do ask for those transcripts
damequixote Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) I wouldn't include that. The good news, though, is that lots of professors publish their CVs online. My advice: google some of your favorite scholars in your field and use their CVs as a guide. Edited January 5, 2013 by damequixote
confusedgradhopeful Posted January 5, 2013 Author Posted January 5, 2013 I have further updated my CV i hope i have made some progress. EDUCATION: Georgia State University, August 2009- December 2011 Applied Linguistics Minor in Psychology, B.A Atlanta, Georgia Georgia Perimeter College, August 2007- May 2009 General Studies, A.S Dunwoody, Georgia HONORS: Georgia State Spring 2011 Dean’s List Georgia Perimeter College Fall 2007 Dean’s List RELATED EXPERIENCE: Internship with Anteus Rodas Inc, July 2010 Worked as a technical consultant. Designed and Integrated servers for CAD design. Built a custom network to include various plotters. Was retained as a freelance consultant for the firm. Internship with Tri-net communications Inc, August 2008 Worked with the vice-president to configure and order servers for call termination. Also helped to configure the required services. Freelance Computer Technician, May 2007- Present Have worked on an independent, on call basis to resolve IT technical issues. In the past I have personalized computers for Spanish language users. I have worked with Mac OS x, Linux (various distros) and Windows XP, Vista and 7. I have also created networks for small businesses and home usage. I have reprogrammed modems and routers for different Internet providers. LANGUAGES: Fluent in Spanish, Competence in French and American Sign Language RESEARCH INTERESTS: Artificial intelligence and Natural Language Processing. Voice recognition. Health informatics. User customization. FURTHER EDUCATION: Lynda.com Foundations of Programming: Fundamentals Ruby Essential Training CSS Fundamentals WordPress 3 Essential Training COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Organizer at JustUs Atl, May 2012-Present Worked with LGBT youth to provide a safe space where anybody is welcome to share his or her experiences without any judgment. I have helped to organize and maintain weekly forums. I am also currently working with them to expand our array of services to increase youth involvement. Georgia State University Alliance for Gender and Sexual diversity. May 2011-Present Presented LGBT topics to the organization. Helped to plan and run educations events. Also served as a liaison between this organization and JustUs Atl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: International learning and living experience. Lived from 2000 to 2006 in Ecuador, where I completed elementary and middle school.
fuzzylogician Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 I wouldn't include that. The good news, though, is that lots of professors publish their CVs online. My advice: google some of your favorite scholars in your field and use their CVs as a guide. This is good advice, but instead of professors I'd suggest you google for peers. Look for CVs of graduate students in different stages of their careers. First-years will have more sparse CVs that might resemble yours in terms of content, and will give you an idea of what achievements people normally had before starting grad school. More advanced students will have more professional-looking CVs, and should give you a good idea of what people in those stages have done and also how they tend to format CVs.
confusedgradhopeful Posted January 6, 2013 Author Posted January 6, 2013 i've googled but most of the information i have found has been just regular resumee and some from england which follow an entirely different format.
fuzzylogician Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Instead of just randomly googling, target the programs that you are applying to and others that are relevant. Many will have a "people" page, which usually includes entries for graduate students. Some will give you links to their websites right there, or else you could try googling the names you find.
PhDreams Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Instead of just randomly googling, target the programs that you are applying to and others that are relevant. Many will have a "people" page, which usually includes entries for graduate students. Some will give you links to their websites right there, or else you could try googling the names you find. Fuzzylogician has great advice. One place you can start is to look up those names you find on the school websites at places like Academia.edu if they don't already provide their CV.
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