Resume and CV Guide

Resume Guide

Resume advice from Peter Fiske

Ancient Myths of The Resume

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cruiter Dave Jensen. "Let's blow some dust out of the corners of the job hunting shelf at the local library. Do you think that the wisdom of the ages might still hold truths for us in today's job market -- and in the tumultuous industry that we belong to? I doubt it. Just as surely, I know that these words that I write today will look ridiculous in the internet archives of the year 2000."

Analyzing the American Resume and the European CV

"Many biotechnologists are considering jobs on the “other side of the pond.” Whether you are in the USA considering a stint with a hot European startup, or a Euro scientist considering a move to an established US biotech firm, you realize that your skills are in demand on either side of the Atlantic. But what differences there are in the way that applicants present themselves to companies in these markets! Writing a resume is difficult enough, but have you considered what type of materials to present if you are considering a job overseas? Because today’s marketplace is less bound by borders, the prospective job seeker needs to know the standards of other countries and expectations of what the hiring manager will be looking for from prospective candidates."

CVs and Resumes compared

"Although a CV essentially serves the same purpose as a resume, there are significant differences between the two documents. In general, if you are applying for employment in the United States, the resume format is preferred, whereas the CV is the document of choice in the UK."

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